Inmate Search 🔍 | Lea County Detention Center

Lea County Detention Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Lea, NM. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Lea County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Lea County Detention Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

1401 South Commercial
Lovington, New Mexico 88260

County

Lea County

Phone Number

575-396-8694
575-396-8678

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

432

Website

www.leacounty.net

Fax Number

575-396-5361

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lea County Detention Center?

Lea County Detention Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Lea County Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Lovington police department at 575-396-8694 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lea County Detention Center?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check New Mexico inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in New Mexico.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Lea County Detention Center?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 575-396-8694.

Lea County Detention Center Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.