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.
Detention facilities in Brownsville and Olmito
These are official county contacts, not advertiser assistance numbers. Confirm where the person is currently held before traveling.
Cameron County Jail
954 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville, TX(956) 544-0865Detention Center 1
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville, TX(956) 544-0836Detention Center 2
1145 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville, TX(956) 544-0814Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center
7300 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575(956) 554-6701
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 Brownsville-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.