San Benito & Cameron County Detention Information
City police and county detention resources, clearly distinguished.
This website is not affiliated with the City of San Benito, its police department, Cameron County, the courts, or any law enforcement agency. Always verify information with official sources.
San Benito Police Department
The San Benito Police Department is the city’s local law enforcement agency. Its published address is not a county jail or detention facility. To confirm which agency has custody of someone, contact the responsible agency directly.
Official police contact
601 North Oscar Williams RoadSan Benito, TX 78586(956) 361-3880Visit the Official San Benito Police Department Website
This is a city government contact, not a bail bond or advertiser number.
When Cameron County resources may be involved
San Benito is located in Cameron County. Depending on the circumstances and responsible agency, a person arrested in the area may be processed or detained at a county facility. The facilities below are in Brownsville and Olmito, not San Benito. The correct location depends on the case; confirm custody directly before traveling or contacting a provider.
Official Cameron County detention facilities
These facilities are in Brownsville and Olmito, not in San Benito. These are official county contacts, not advertiser assistance numbers. Confirm the current facility before traveling.
Cameron County Jail
954 E. Harrison St.
Brownsville, TX(956) 544-0865Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center
7300 Old Alice Road
Olmito, TX 78575(956) 554-6701
Detention location and booking procedures may vary. Contact Cameron County or consult its official resources to verify where an individual is being held. 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 county resources
- Official Cameron County Jail DivisionCounty facility contacts, visitation information, and detention resources.
- Cameron County inmate searchOfficial online lookup published by Cameron County.
- Cameron County Sheriff's OfficeOfficial county law enforcement and detention resource.
- Cameron County Bail Bond BoardCounty information about bail bond oversight and licensing.
- Cameron County governmentMain county website for courts, clerks, and offices.
- VINE custody notificationsFree service for custody status updates where available.
Booking and custody
Booking and detention arrangements depend on the circumstances and responsible agency. Not every arrest follows the same procedure. Someone may not appear in an online search immediately, and a missing result does not establish release.
Bail and release
If a magistrate sets bail and a bond is posted, the facility must complete release processing. Other warrants or holds can affect the outcome. This website does not guarantee booking, bond approval, or release times.
Confirm before traveling from San Benito
The facility numbers above belong to Cameron County, not an advertiser. Confirm the current location, visiting requirements, correct entrance, and procedures directly before traveling from San Benito.
This information is general and educational. It is not legal advice. For advice about a specific case, speak with a licensed Texas attorney.