Cameron County Jail Information
Direct links to official Cameron County detention resources.
This website is not affiliated with the Cameron County jail, the Sheriff's Office, the courts, or any law enforcement agency. Always verify information with official sources.
Harlingen and county detention resources
Harlingen is located in Cameron County. A person arrested in the area may be processed or detained at a county facility. Locations can change; verify current custody with the responsible agency before arranging a visit or speaking with a licensed provider.
Official Cameron County detention facilities
These facilities are in Brownsville and Olmito, not Harlingen city jails. These are official county contacts, not advertiser assistance numbers. Confirm the current facility before traveling.
Cameron County Jail
954 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville, TX(956) 544-0865Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center
7300 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575(956) 554-6701
Detention location and booking procedures may vary. Contact Cameron County or consult its official resources to verify where an individual is being held. Facility information and procedures can change. The Jail Division lists 7300 Old Alice Road for Carrizales; the contact page lists 7100. Call (956) 554-6701 to confirm the current address and entrance before visiting. This website is not affiliated with the county or any detention facility.
Official resources
- Cameron County inmate searchOfficial online lookup published by Cameron County.
- Cameron County Sheriff's OfficeDetention operations, visitation, and official contact information.
- Cameron County bail bonds pageCounty information about bail bonds.
- Cameron County Bail Bond BoardLicensing and oversight of bail bond sureties in the county.
- Cameron County governmentMain county website for courts, clerks, and offices.
- VINE custody notificationsFree national service for custody status updates.
Booking
During booking, personal information, charges, fingerprints, and a photograph are recorded and property is inventoried. A person may not appear in the online search until booking is complete.
Release
After bail is set and posted, the jail processes the release. Timing depends on the facility and on whether other warrants or holds exist. For current hours, visitation, and procedures, check the Sheriff's Office website.
Official contact information
The facility numbers above belong to Cameron County, not to an advertiser. For a Harlingen-area arrest, confirm the current location, visiting requirements and release procedures directly with the county.
This information is general and educational. It is not legal advice. For advice about a specific case, speak with a licensed Texas attorney.