Luna County Detention Center

Luna County Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 575-544-0191

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Luna County Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 1700 4th St NE Deming, NM which is operated locally by the Luna County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Luna County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Deming Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The LCDC is divided into three departments. Administration, Adult Detention and Juvenile Detention. The facility was built in 2000 and holds 385 inmates. The design of the facility differs from a traditional jail where there are no bars in the LCDC separating officers and inmates. They incorporate walls, with glass partitions which allows officers to maintain direct supervision of all inmates. This ensures that inmates are constantly being observed, and are aware that they are under observation.

visitation Info

Luna County Detention Center – Visitation

Visitation Days:
Saturday:
 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pre-Scheduled Adult Visits
1:00 PM –  4:00 PM Pre-Scheduled Adult Visits
6:00 PM –  7:00 PM Pre-Scheduled Juvenile Visits
Sunday:
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pre-Scheduled Adult Visits
1:00 PM –  4:00 PM Pre-Scheduled Adult Visits
 6:00 PM –  7:00 PM Pre-Scheduled Juvenile Visits

Registration – Visitors can register for and schedule inmate visitations online. Go to the visitation website https://lunacountynm.gtlvisitme.com and click “Register Today” and fill in the required information including a valid email address.If you do not have an email address, there are many webmail providers who offer free email accounts. An email account is required for visitation account creation and for using the online registration tool.
Once you have registered on the visitation website, check your email inbox for an email to finalize your registration. If you do not receive an email, check your spam/junk folder. If you still don’t see an email from the system, call 855-208-7349.
Schedule a Visit – Visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance but cannot be scheduled more than 7 days in advance.
To schedule an inmate visit, log in with the email address you used for registration and the new password you created after logging in with your temporary password. Click “Visitation” in the main menu, add any additional visitors that will attend the visitors that will attend the visit and select the inmate you’d like to visit. Additional visitors must be over 18 and listed or they will not be allowed to attend the visit.
Check In and Visit – Visitors must arrive 15 minutes or more before your visit is scheduled to begin. Your visit will beginat the scheduled time.
Cancellation – To cancel a visit, click “Cancel Visit” on the summary page in your account, or click the “X” next to the visit on the home page. You will then be asked to confirm your cancellation. If visit aren’t canceled at least 24 hours prior to the start of the visit you will be expected to show and deemed a no-show if you fail to attend.
Visit History – To view information about past visits, click the “View Visit History” link under the “My Account” tab.

Rules:
•    Visitors must check in with reception officer 15 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
•    Visitors must be over 18 and must be listed on the pre-scheduled visit. No one under 18 will be allowed in building during visits.
•    Visitors must have a current valid photo ID.
•    A police warrants check will be ran on all visitors.
•    Must comply with facility dress code.
•    No weapons, cell phones, keys will be allowed on individuals during the visits.  Cell phones need to be left in vehicles.
•    Visitors are subject to searches by electromagnetic device.
•    Visits are for 15 minutes.
•    Only one visit per inmate per day.
•    LCDC is a smoke free facility no tobacco products or smoking allowed..
•    Juveniles visits must be immediate family over 18.
•    The facility does not operate visits on a first come first served bases. All visits must be pre-scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
•    Nothing is permitted to pass between visitors and inmates during visitation for any reason. Detention center personnel are not permitted to pass anything to inmates or deliver verbal messages.
 Special Visits:
Out of state visitors may be scheduled for a special visit on a case by case basis. Special visits must be pre-approved by the Inmate Management Officer and will be scheduled by him/her as time allows. Inmate Management can be reached at 575-543-6703.
 Dress Code: 
The reception officer is charged with accepting or denying visitors based on their dress. It is up to the discretion of the reception officer whether or not to allow the visit.
 
•    No hats, no shorts or skirts shorter than three 3 inches above the knee, no bare mid-drifts shirts, no halter tops, no tank tops or sleeveless shirts, no see-through clothing, no low cut necklines, or no swim suits will not be allowed in the facility.
•    No clothing that exhibits excessive wear and tear or rips.
•    No item of clothing with anything considered pornographic/sexually explicit and/or derogatory/inflammatory shall be allowed.
•    Shoes must be closed toe and must be worn at all times. No sandals, flip flops or toe less shoes allowed
Denial or Termination of Visit:
A visit may be denied or terminated and visiting privileges suspended under the following circumstances:
•    Visitor(s) under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•    Visitor(s) currently on Probation and Parole
•    Visitor(s) who are currently victims in the case against person they are visiting.
•    Visitor(s) who have current Protection orders against person they are visiting.
•    Visitor(s) who were previously incarcerated within any correctional facility may not visit within 90 days of their release.
•    Visitor(s) who have left children unattended in vehicles.
•    Insufficient space available.
•    Refusal by a visitor to submit to search procedures.
•    Refusal or failure to produce sufficient identification (ordinarily picture ID) or the falsifying of identification information by a visitor.
•    Violation of facility rules by a visitor or inmate.
•    Inappropriate display of affection or suggestive activity.
•    Inappropriate dress – the following are not allowed, no hats, no shorts or skirts shorter than three 3 inches above the knee, no bare mid-drifts shirts, no halter tops, no tank tops or sleeveless shirts, no see-through clothing, no low cut necklines, no swimsuits, no flip flops, sandals or toeless shoes allowed. Any clothing that exhibits excessive wear and tear or rips. No item of clothing with anything considered pornographic/sexually explicit and/or derogatory/inflammatory.
•    Items not allowed – the following are not allowed, sunglasses, handbags, purses, backpacks, fanny packs, cell phones, cameras, recording devices, electronic music and game devices (I-pod, MP 3 player, etc.), weapons (guns, knives, etc.), tobacco, chew of any kind, food, drinks, or gum.
•    Other conduct or conditions deemed by the Shift Supervisor as disruptive to visiting operations or to the security and good order of the facility.