The judge will also go over the accused person's rights.

At that time, he or she will tell the person why he was arrested - which specific criminal offense he has allegedly committed - and whether there is an affidavit (a sworn statement) supporting the allegations against him. The judge will meet with the person at the Detention Center. When a person is arrested, he must be seen by a judge, or a magistrate, within 48 hours of his arrest. Any incriminating statements an inmate makes while in custody at the Detention Center will likely be discovered and used against the person facing charges. Video conferences are actively watched, incoming and outgoing mail is opened and read, and all phone calls are recorded. You can also send mail to an inmate at the Detention Center, addressed as follows:įor a fee, an inmate can make a call to someone outside of the Detention Center.Įvery single communication an inmate has with someone other than his attorney is monitored. A person can visit an inmate one time per day in a timed visit that lasts 20 minutes. Visitation is usually open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm, with the last check-in for visitation being 9:00 pm. Visitors can speak with an inmate at the Detention Center over a video conferencing system. You can also call the Detention Center at 80 for inmate information.

Lubbock County has a jail roster that is updated daily.

It is set up in 'clusters,' which are each broken down into 'pods.' The detention center has a capacity of a little over 1,500 beds. When a person gets arrested, law enforcement will usually take him or her to the Lubbock County Detention Center, which is located at 3502 North Holly Avenue.

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