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The El Paso County Jail Annex is located at
12501 E. Montana El Paso, TX 79938. It was opened in late 1997 as part of the Leo Samaniego Law Enforcement Complex. To reduce the likelihood of confrontations between inmates, the facility is designed to minimize inmate movement. Most services are delivered directly to inmates, including: The rated capacity is 1,896, and the security / custody level is rated at a maximum. The Annex is also responsible for the transportation of inmates between facilities, as well as the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) and other correctional facilities within the state. Like the Downtown Jail, the Annex also has an operational design concept to receive unclassified detainees, hold pretrial and convicted detainees, and allow for processing, classifying, and the releasing of detainees at all times. Programs and ServicesThere are a variety of services and programs available to our inmate population to include but not limited to: twenty-four-hour medical services, mental health services, adult educational programs (such as GED and ESL), Religious Programs, and Work Programs. Special Needs Section The Special Needs Section is responsible for managing individuals with serious mental health issues within a correctional setting, ensuring they receive the necessary mental and medical health services. In partnership with UMC and EHN, the El Paso Sheriff's Office offers comprehensive medical and mental health care. Special needs officers must understand how incarceration can exacerbate mental health conditions, learn effective communication strategies for working with individuals who have special needs, and recognize the importance of advocating for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Re-entry Program The El Paso County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the County Criminal Justice Coordination Department, is committed to providing comprehensive re-entry services with a vision of excellence—changing lives, inspiring hope, and building a brighter future. These services include not only information on available resources but also a variety of classes offered at the Jail Annex facility. Made possible through strong community partnerships, these educational programs equip inmates with the knowledge and skills needed to build trust, adapt to an evolving community, and contribute to a safe and healthy quality of life for El Paso County families. Additionally, care management services are provided to veterans, homeless individuals, and those involved in the justice system. The Sheriff's Office strives to help individuals successfully reintegrate into society, with the overarching goal of reducing recidivism. GED Program In collaboration with Ysleta Learning Center, our GED program provides individuals who were unable to complete high school an opportunity to earn an equivalent grade 12 education. This program is designed to help individuals rehabilitate, with the goal of successfully completing and graduating with a GED diploma. Participants can continue services either while incarcerated or after release, ensuring they are supported during their transition back into the community. ESL Program In partnership with Ysleta Learning Center, our ESL (English as a Second Language) program offers coursework aimed at helping incarcerated individuals learn English and become more fluent. By breaking down language concepts and rules, the program enables participants to transition back into the community with the hope of successfully completing the program and receiving an ESL certificate. Other ProgramsPets Advancing Wellness Services (P.A.W.S.) in Detention Vocational Program The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the El Paso Humane Society and the Animal Rescue League of El Paso have created the Pets Advancing Wellness Services (P.A.W.S.) in Detention vocational program. Male detainees rehabilitate second chance dogs (animals that would have otherwise been destined for euthanasia) and gain work skills in kennel management, canine command training, and canine care. This initiative has been proven to reduce recidivism for the trustys through the attainment of new job skills and the nurturing character of working with animals. County Animal Service Kennels The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the El Paso County Animal Services expanded the Pets Advancing Wellness Services (P.A.W.S.) in Detention vocational program. The County Animal Services picks up stray animals throughout the County and temporarily houses them at an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Substation; awaiting the reclaim of its owner. During this period the animal is placed under quarantine and vaccinated. After the seventh (7) day, the animal is then transferred to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Jail Annex Kennels. This is where male detainees continue to rehabilitate second chance dogs (animals that would have otherwise been destined for euthanasia), all while gaining work skills in kennel management, canine command training, and canine care. The dog will be held for an additional 14 days. During this time period, the dog will be taught basic obedience with the goal of rehoming. With the expansion of the P.A.W.S. program, it will further assist trustys in the reduction in recidivism through the attainment of new job skills and the nurturing character of working with animals. VisitationInmate Visitation: The visitation schedule for the Jail Annex Bureau is: Odd Pods Even Pods Visitation Requirements The following items will not be allowed to enter the facility: All visitors must comply with the facility dress code which is: Inmate Telephone Services, Messaging, Video Visitation and Tablet Content:ViaPath: Connect with an inmate utilizing ViaPath Technologies. Just click here to get started. iCare: iCare allows friends and family member to stay connected with their loved one by ordering commissary gift packages. Just click here to get started. The Outside Inside Connection: The Outside Inside Connection is a web-based program that provides an inmate’s friends and family with the ability to purchase a special meal or gift basket for them. This program exemplifies a powerful tool that rewards appropriate behavior and helps reinforce inmate connectivity with friends and family. Just click here to get started. Money Deposits:OffenderConnect: If an individual wishes to deposit money on behalf of an inmate, he may do so by using the services offered through OffenderConnect. Click here to get started What is OffenderConnect? OffenderConnect is an authorized deposit and account management portal for the corrections industry. With several different deposit methods available, OffenderConnect is the quickest and most convenient option to fund your loved ones account. Purchasing money orders, mailing deposits and waiting several business days for the funds to post are now eliminated with OffenderConnect. AdvancePay® Prepaid Telephone Accounts: To accept calls from an inmate at this facility, we recommend you create an AdvancePay® prepaid telephone account. Prepaid calling works by placing money on your phone number so that when your inmate calls you the funds are deducted from the balance on your prepaid account. To set up or fund a prepaid account, you have two options: Additional Resources VINE: • The Texas Statewide VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the Texas Statewide VINE system is 877-894-8463. This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status.. Click here to get started Mail:Inmates may receive money orders, cashiers checks, US Treasury checks and checks from other Penal Institutions. Any cash, foreign checks, payroll checks or personal checks will be returned to sender along with any other contents in the envelope. Frequently Asked Questions: How does the physical mail get delivered electronically? The friend and family will need to send the mail to a new address. At this location the mail is scanned and delivered electronically to the command review queue. Staff will need to go into the review queue and read the scanned pdf and approve or deny. If the scan is not already assigned to the correct inmate, the staff will need to assign to the inmate. After approval the scan is delivered electronically to the inmate as a pdf in the facility msg app that is on the tablet. The inmate can review and read the scan for free in this app. What address do they send to?
Name of facility, State How does a friend and family get support? To report any mail delivery issues, family and friends should contact TextBehind support directly at info@TextBehind.com. Inmates can also remind their family or friends to us this email address for all their support needs. The following will not be accepted: The following will be accepted: Jail Annex Bureau Administrative Information - 856-4802 |
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