Cameron County Jail Roster Search | Inmate and Booking List

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Cameron County, Texas · Current inmates + recent seven-day booking window

Check the Cameron County Inmate List Before Calling the Jail

If someone was booked recently in Brownsville or elsewhere in Cameron County, start with the Sheriff’s official inmate list. The roster shows the booking date, defendant, booking number, SO number, charges and a booking picture.

There is one important limitation: this is not a permanent arrest-history database. Cameron County describes it as a current and recent jail list, generally covering people housed now or within the previous seven days who meet the roster criteria. It also specifically excludes federal prisoners and detainees.

Open the official jail roster Person not listed? Check the criminal case
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate booking date Booking number SO number
CAMERON COUNTY ROSTER WINDOW 2-HOUR REFRESH
2 HR
UPDATE
INMATE / BOOKING LIST LIVE WINDOW
NOW -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6
ROSTER WINDOW
7
CURRENT + RECENT DAYS
NOT FULL ARREST HISTORY
FEDERAL / ICE RECORDS → DIFFERENT SYSTEM
Do not treat a roster entry as proof of guilt. The public list reports jail and booking information. A charge is an allegation, and the charge displayed at booking may later be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently in court.
Roster refresh

The official page states that it updates every two hours.

Time window

Current inmates and qualifying people housed within the last seven days.

Federal inmates

Federal prisoners and detainees are excluded from this roster.

Roster fields

Picture, booking date, name, booking number, SO number and charges.

Official review

County procedures checked August 16, 2026.

Start with the situation

What are you trying to confirm?

BOOKED RECENTLY Look for the roster entry

Match the name and booking date, then save the booking number and SO number before you leave the page.

Follow the roster steps
STILL IN JAIL? Confirm the facility

Cameron County operates detention locations in Brownsville and Olmito. Call before visiting when housing is unclear.

See jail contacts
NEED BOND Do not rely on the roster alone

The current roster does not have a dedicated bond column. Confirm all charges, bond orders and holds separately.

Check bond and release
MORE THAN 7 DAYS AGO Move to court or records

A person can disappear from the rolling roster even though the criminal case still exists.

Find an older record
FEDERAL / ICE Use another locator

The Cameron County roster expressly excludes federal prisoners and detainees.

Choose the correct locator
FINAL CASE RESULT Search the court docket

Use the booking information to identify the criminal case, then read the disposition for each count.

Verify the court outcome

Go directly to the Cameron County task

Use the roster first for a recent booking; use the later sections only when your question goes beyond the current jail list.

Roster field decoder

What the Cameron County booking list does—and does not—tell you

Read each field as a clue, not a final legal conclusion
Roster field
What it helps identify
What it does not establish
Best next step
Picture
A booking image associated with the displayed roster record.
Identity by itself or guilt.
Match the name, booking date and identifiers.
BookingDt
When the person entered the displayed Cameron County booking event.
The exact date or time of the alleged offense.
Compare it with the arrest report and court filing.
Defendant
The name used in the county roster.
A match when two people share a similar name.
Confirm with booking number, SO number or DOB.
BookingNumber
The booking event shown in the county jail system.
The final criminal court disposition.
Use it when calling the detention facility.
SONumber
A Sheriff’s Office identifier displayed with the inmate entry.
That every arrest involving the person is represented in the current seven-day list.
Save it with the booking number.
Charges
The allegations currently connected with the jail entry.
Conviction, guilt or the prosecutor’s final charging decision.
Search the Cameron County criminal case.
Identity check: before sending money or relying on the record, match more than the name. Use the booking date plus another identifier such as booking number, SO number, DOB or known arrest circumstances.
No inmate showing

Why someone may be missing from the Cameron County roster

The person is still being processed A new arrest may not appear immediately in the public list.
The booking is outside the seven-day window Move to the criminal court portal or request the older law-enforcement record.
The person was released A released person may leave the rolling list while the court case remains active.
The name appears differently Check middle names, compound surnames, suffixes and alternate spellings.
The person was booked in another county Search the county that physically accepted the person into jail.
The person transferred to TDCJ Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search after a state-prison transfer.
The person is federal or immigration custody The Cameron County roster expressly excludes federal prisoners and detainees.
The record is restricted or not public Some juvenile, sealed, expunged or otherwise confidential information will not appear on a public roster.
What to ask when you call
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The possible booking date is [date]. I have booking number [number] / SO number [number] if helpful. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently housed here, released or transferred?
Do not repeatedly call every county facility at random. Start with the roster identifiers and the most likely detention location below.
Cameron County detention locations

Confirm the correct jail before driving

Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center
7100 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575

Phone: 956-554-6701

Current county contact information lists this address for Carrizales-Rucker.

Old County Jail
954 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone: 956-544-0865

Detention Center 1
1145 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone: 956-544-0836

Detention Center 2
1145 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone: 956-544-0814

Important Olmito address discrepancy: Cameron County’s current Contact Information page lists Carrizales-Rucker at 7100 Old Alice Road, while the current Jail Division landing page displays 7300 Old Alice Road. The Sheriff/Dispatch office is also listed at 7300 Old Alice Road. Call 956-554-6701 before driving to confirm the inmate facility entrance.
Parking: the county pages reviewed do not publish a dependable visitor-parking instruction for every detention site. Rather than guessing where to park, confirm the facility entrance and visitor instructions by phone before leaving.

Sheriff’s Office / Dispatch

7300 Old Alice Road, Olmito, TX 78575
Sheriff Office / Dispatch: 956-554-6700
Bond and release

The roster does not answer the entire bail question

The current public roster displays charges but does not provide a dedicated bond column. If release is the reason you are searching, confirm the booking first and then ask about every charge, every bond amount and every hold.

Verify the inmate and booking number Do not discuss payment until the jail confirms you have the right person.
Ask for every active charge One case can have a bond while another keeps the person in custody.
Ask for the current bond on each charge Court orders can change after initial booking.
Ask whether another hold exists Another county, state, federal, immigration or supervision hold can affect release.
Check the criminal court case Review the docket for magistrate or judge-issued bond orders.
If using a surety bond, verify the licence Cameron County is subject to Texas bail-bond licensing requirements. Use the current licensed information available through the county rather than an unsolicited caller.
Read the written agreement Confirm the premium, collateral, co-signer obligations and conditions before signing.
Do not expect an instant exit Release still requires staff to clear the inmate’s cases and any remaining holds.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [name], booking number [number], SO number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond on each charge, any hold or warrant that prevents release, and the approved way to satisfy the bond.
Scam check: if someone calls or texts demanding immediate payment to “release” an inmate, independently call the jail using the official county number before sending money.
After the booking

Find the Cameron County criminal case and final outcome

A roster row answers “was this person recently housed here?” It does not answer “what happened to the criminal charge?” For that, follow the case into the Cameron County court system.

Save the roster information first Keep the full name, booking date, booking number, SO number and charge.
Open the Cameron County Public Portal Open the county case portal
Search the defendant’s name Narrow the results using case type, filing dates or known charge information when available.
Confirm you have the matching case Compare the defendant, charge, filing timing and other available identifiers.
Read the newest docket activity Look for bond orders, hearings, charging documents, plea activity, dismissal, judgment or sentencing.
Check every count separately Different counts in the same arrest can end differently.
Do not use the roster’s disappearance as a court result Leaving the seven-day jail list does not mean the criminal case was dismissed.
Cameron County District Clerk
974 E. Harrison Street, 3rd Floor
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-544-0838
Do not confuse the County Clerk’s Official Records Search—which is primarily a recording/property-record system—with the criminal court case portal needed to verify a jail booking.

Older criminal index research

Cameron County’s District Clerk historical QuickLink includes criminal index material for older record series, including criminal indexes covering 1953–1987. The index helps identify an older file; contact the District Clerk when the actual document or certified record is required.
Open District Clerk historical indexes
Visiting an inmate

Verify the facility before planning a Cameron County visit

Cameron County’s published visitation plan provides eligible inmates with at least two 20-minute visits per week, including access to an evening or weekend visitation period. The Sheriff can change facility schedules, so the housing location should always be confirmed first.

Confirm the inmate is still housed at the same facility
Adults 18+ should bring official state-issued photo identification
Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an appropriately identified adult
No contact visitation
No electronic devices in the visitation room
Do not attempt to hand property to the inmate
The inmate’s authorised visitor list can contain up to five adults
Visitor-list changes are generally handled at the end of the month

Identification accepted by the county plan

Texas ID

Texas driver licence or Texas DPS-issued identification.

Federal ID

Passport or military identification.

Other listed documents

U.S. immigration visa/border crossing card or Matricula Consular.

Dress and property rules worth checking before leaving home

The county visitation plan prohibits several types of revealing or inappropriate clothing and tells visitors not to bring electronic devices into the visitation room. Because facility enforcement and schedules can change, call the current jail before driving rather than relying on an old visiting-hours listing.
Attorney visits: the county’s published plan provides attorney visitation seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with State Bar identification.
Check the current Jail Division page
Calls, video and messages

Cameron County currently uses NCIC Inmate Communications

Telephone calls

  • Inmates generally cannot receive ordinary incoming telephone calls.
  • Phone access is provided after booking is complete.
  • Phones are available in housing areas.
  • Three-way calls are prohibited.
  • Local and long-distance calls are billed by the minute without a connection fee.

Video visits

Current Cameron County jail information lists NCIC video visits at $0.30 per minute.

Text messages

Current county information lists messages at $0.25 per message.

Picture / video messages

Current county information lists picture and video messages at $0.35 each.

A single NCIC prepaid account can be used to manage supported calls, video visits and messages.
Open NCIC account NCIC en Español
NCIC customer service: 1-800-943-2189
Case discussion warning: ordinary jail calls, video visits and electronic messages are not private attorney-client communications. Avoid discussing evidence, witnesses, passwords, alibis or defence strategy.
Trust account and commissary

How Cameron County handles inmate money

Money in an inmate’s possession during booking is placed into the inmate trust fund. Cameron County identifies FS & More Commissary as its commissary service, with purchases deducted from the inmate’s trust balance.

What family can do
  • Add funds to an inmate’s account through currently approved jail deposit methods.
  • Use the exact inmate name and ID information.
  • Call the facility before using an unfamiliar payment service.
What inmates cannot do
  • Transfer trust funds directly to another inmate.
  • Possess cash, checks or money orders inside the housing area.

Mailing a trust-fund payment

Mail only a money order or certified check—never cash.

CAMERON COUNTY JAIL DIVISION
C/O Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate Name / Inmate ID #
P.O. Box 1539
Olmito, TX 78575
Do not invent an online deposit provider from an old directory. The current county jail page explains trust-fund deposits but does not identify one universal online commissary-deposit provider in the text reviewed. Call the current facility before paying an outside website.
The jail also allows an inmate, with Shift Supervisor approval, to release money to a family member, attorney or bond person.
Personal inmate mail

Address the envelope to the facility where the inmate is housed

Cameron County’s published mail rules require the sender’s name and return address on the envelope. Mail without a proper return address can be returned to the post office. Packages are not accepted through ordinary inmate mail.
Old County Jail
Inmate Full Name + ID #
Pod / Cell
954 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520
Detention Centers 1 / 2
Inmate Full Name + ID #
Pod / Cell
1145 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520
Carrizales-Rucker
Inmate Full Name + ID #
Pod / Cell
7100 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575

Common reasons mail can be rejected

No sender name or return address
Packages
Staples or paper clips
Stickers, labels or Post-it notes
Pens, pencils or other hard objects
Perfume, lipstick or substances on the paper
Oversized cards or pictures
Prohibited or revealing photographs
Before mailing, call the facility and confirm the inmate’s current pod/cell and mailing instructions. Transfers can make a correctly addressed letter obsolete before it arrives.
Property and medical concerns

What family can handle directly with the jail

Picking up inmate clothing

Family may pick up inmate clothing on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Carrizales release property

For Carrizales releases, the jail states that property is provided when release occurs before 5:00 p.m.; otherwise pickup occurs the next business day.

TDCJ transfers

When someone leaves for TDCJ, family has 30 days from release to pick up remaining property during the published weekday property hours.

Medicine

Prescribed medication may be brought to the jail, but it must be approved through the medical department.

Medical privacy: Cameron County states that medical information about an inmate will not be provided to family members for security reasons, and ordinary family calls are not transferred directly to the medical department.
For unusual property arrangements, contact the lieutenant on duty in advance during the county’s published weekday administrative hours.
Court-appointed or private counsel

How an inmate can request a lawyer in Cameron County

Cameron County does not use a simple “call the public defender and sign up” process for every jail case. Its indigent-defense plan routes requests for appointed counsel through the magistration and Cameron County Pre-Trial Services process.

The defendant asks for appointed counsel This can happen during magistration or later in the case.
The request goes to Pre-Trial Services The county plan requires a request made at magistration to be transmitted promptly for eligibility review.
Financial eligibility is reviewed Pre-Trial Services interviews the defendant and gathers the information required by the county plan.
Eligible counsel is appointed Cameron County uses appointment lists and court appointment procedures rather than requiring family to hire the appointed lawyer.
After a case is filed, the District Clerk docket can help family identify the assigned court and any attorney of record.
District Clerk: 956-544-0838
Read Cameron County indigent-defense plan Find private legal help
Family members should avoid discussing case facts over normal jail calls. Ask the lawyer directly how confidential information should be shared.
Beyond the seven-day roster

How to look for an older Cameron County arrest or booking

The public roster is intentionally short-term. If the booking occurred weeks, months or years ago, a “no result” on the current list is expected.

1. Search the criminal case

Use the Cameron County Public Portal for the filed prosecution and disposition.

Open the case portal
2. Search historical indexes

For older District Clerk records, use the historical index service and then request the actual file if needed.

Open historical QuickLink
3. Request the arresting-agency report

If Cameron County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest, request the specific existing Sheriff record. If Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito or another city police agency made the arrest, request the report from that agency instead.

Useful records-request wording
I request the releasable arrest, booking, offense or incident records concerning [full legal name] for the event on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include booking number [number], SO number [number], incident/report number [number] and charge [charge]. Please provide electronic copies when available and advise me of any cost before processing if the amount exceeds $[amount].
Cameron County Sheriff’s Office / Dispatch
7300 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575
956-554-6700
Not in the county roster?

Check state, federal or immigration custody

Texas state prison

Use TDCJ after the person has transferred into Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody.

Search TDCJ

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Use the federal inmate locator for a person in BOP custody.

Search federal inmates

ICE detention

Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System when immigration detention is possible.

Open ICE locator

Texas criminal history

Use Texas DPS when the question is broader than one Cameron County jail stay.

Open Texas DPS search
Why this matters in Cameron County: the official county inmate list specifically warns that federal prisoners and detainees are not included.
Contacts and locations

Cameron County jail and court contacts

Sheriff Office / Dispatch
7300 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575

956-554-6700

Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center
7100 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575

956-554-6701

Old County Jail
954 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

956-544-0865

Detention Center 1
1145 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

956-544-0836

Detention Center 2
1145 E. Harrison Street
Brownsville, TX 78520

956-544-0814

Cameron County District Clerk
974 E. Harrison Street, 3rd Floor
Brownsville, TX 78520

956-544-0838

NCIC Inmate Communications

1-800-943-2189

Calls, supported video visits and inmate messages.

Brownsville jail complex map

Olmito detention campus map

Call before driving to Olmito. Current Cameron County pages display conflicting 7100 and 7300 Old Alice Road references for the detention operation. Confirm the correct entrance with 956-554-6701.
Local shortcuts

Five Cameron County mistakes that are easy to avoid

Do not use the roster as historical search

Its practical window is current custody plus qualifying recent housing within seven days.

Do not assume “missing” means released

The roster itself says it is not comprehensive.

Do not search Cameron County for federal custody

The public inmate list explicitly excludes federal prisoners and detainees.

Save both county identifiers

Booking number and SO number make follow-up calls much easier than a name alone.

Do not guess the Olmito entrance

The county currently publishes conflicting address references. Call first.

Do not confuse release with dismissal

The court case can continue long after the person leaves the jail roster.

10 Cameron County roster questions

Answers people usually need after opening the inmate list

How do I search the Cameron County jail roster?

Open the official Cameron County Sheriff’s Department Inmate’s List. The current roster shows a picture, booking date, defendant name, booking number, SO number and charges. Use the person’s full name and date of birth to confirm the identity, and save the booking and SO numbers before calling the jail or searching the court case.

How often is the Cameron County inmate roster updated?

The official Cameron County inmate-list page states that the roster is updated every two hours. Because booking, release and transfer information can change between updates, call the current detention facility when the person’s immediate custody status matters.

How far back does the Cameron County jail roster go?

The Sheriff’s official notice says the list covers people currently housed and people housed within the previous seven days who meet the roster criteria. It is not a complete historical arrest database. For an older booking, search the Cameron County court portal or request the appropriate law-enforcement record.

Why is someone missing from the Cameron County jail roster?

The official roster is not comprehensive. A person may still be processing, may have been released outside the roster window, may be held by another county, may have transferred to state custody, or may be a federal or immigration detainee excluded from the Cameron County list. Call the relevant Cameron County detention facility when the status is unclear.

Does the Cameron County jail roster include federal or ICE detainees?

No. Cameron County’s official roster specifically states that it does not include federal prisoners or detainees. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal prison custody or the ICE Online Detainee Locator System when immigration detention is possible.

What information appears on the Cameron County jail roster?

The current public table includes a picture, booking date, defendant name, booking number, SO number and charges. The roster should not be treated as proof of conviction, and the charge displayed at booking may differ from the final charge or disposition in court.

How do I find a Cameron County inmate’s bond amount?

The current public roster does not provide a dedicated bond column. Confirm the inmate’s booking number and all charges, then call the facility where the person is housed or review the Cameron County criminal court case for current bond orders. Ask whether any additional charge, warrant or hold prevents release.

How do I visit an inmate in Cameron County Jail?

Confirm the inmate’s current facility first. Cameron County’s visitation plan provides at least two 20-minute visits per week for eligible inmates and requires adult visitors to present official photo identification. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an appropriately identified adult. Facility schedules can change, so call before driving.

How do I send money or call a Cameron County inmate?

Cameron County currently uses NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate calls, video visits and messages. NCIC lists video visits at 30 cents per minute, text messages at 25 cents and picture or video messages at 35 cents each. For commissary trust funds, Cameron County accepts deposits and also accepts money orders or certified checks by mail to the Inmate Trust Fund; cash must not be mailed.

How do I find the court result after a Cameron County booking?

Use the booking information to search the Cameron County Public Portal for the criminal case. Match the defendant, filing information and charge, then read the docket and disposition for each count. For older records, the District Clerk also provides historical criminal index access for certain record years.

Official resources used

Primary Cameron County and Texas sources

Cameron County Sheriff
Court and counsel
Transfer and statewide tools
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational website. It is not Cameron County, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office, Cameron County District Clerk, NCIC, Texas DPS, TDCJ, ICE, the Federal Bureau of Prisons or a law firm.

The Cameron County inmate list is a changing jail roster rather than a permanent arrest-history database. Booking, housing, charges, release, visitation, providers, addresses and court information can change. Confirm important information directly with the responsible agency.

An arrest or booking does not establish guilt. Use multiple identifiers before treating a roster entry as belonging to a specific person, and use the criminal court disposition when the final legal outcome matters.

Last official-source review: August 16, 2026. Current Cameron County jail, roster, contact, visitation, communication, trust-fund, court and indigent-defense materials were reviewed for this page. Where current county pages conflict—particularly the Carrizales-Rucker / Old Alice Road address—the conflict is disclosed rather than silently guessed.

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