A free resource for families across the Rio Grande Valley searching for incarcerated loved ones. Links to federal, state, county, and ICE detention databases — all in one place. No cost. No registration. Just help.
Search all federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 to present. Includes name, register number, age, race, sex, and release date.
⟶ Search BOPPublic Access to Court Electronic Records. Search federal criminal case filings, dockets, and court documents.
⟶ Search PACERUSMS prisoner locator for individuals in federal marshal custody awaiting trial or transfer.
⟶ Search USMSOfficial ICE online detainee locator system. Search by full name and country of birth for anyone in ICE civil immigration detention.
⟶ Search ICE LocatorPrimary ICE detention facility serving the Rio Grande Valley area in Pearsall, TX. Contact: (830) 334-3002.
⟶ Facility InfoICE detention facility in Los Fresnos, TX — directly serving the Rio Grande Valley. Contact: (956) 547-7700.
⟶ Facility InfoSouth Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, TX. Primarily holds families with children. Contact: (830) 965-1716.
⟶ Facility InfoCovers all of South Texas including RGV. If someone was picked up locally, this office has jurisdiction. Phone: (713) 961-0974.
⟶ Contact ERO HoustonFree and low-cost immigration legal services in South Texas. If someone is detained and needs legal help — call RAICES first.
⟶ RAICES TexasTexas Department of Criminal Justice — search all state prison inmates. Find location, sentence, projected release, and parole info.
⟶ Search TDCJTexas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Check parole status, hearing dates, and conditions for parolees in Texas.
⟶ BPP TexasDPS public sex offender database. Search by name, city, county, or zip code for registered offenders in Texas.
⟶ Search RegistryEdinburg, TX. Main county jail serving Hidalgo County including McAllen, Weslaco, Edinburg, Mission. Phone: (956) 318-2550.
⟶ Jail RosterBrownsville, TX. Serves Cameron County including Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito. Phone: (956) 544-0864.
⟶ Jail InfoRio Grande City, TX. Serves Starr County. Phone: (956) 487-2552.
⟶ Sheriff OfficeRaymondville, TX. Serves Willacy County. Phone: (956) 689-5581.
⟶ Sheriff OfficeFalfurrias, TX. Serves Brooks County. Phone: (361) 325-5291.
⟶ Sheriff OfficeVictim notification system covering most Texas county jails. Search any Texas county jail by name and get custody status notifications.
⟶ VINELink TexasIf someone was in county jail and shows "released" but you can't find them — check ICE detainee locator first. ICE takes custody directly from county jails and they don't always appear in federal BOP records.
ICE locator requires full legal name and country of birth. Use the exact name on their ID. If no results, call ERO Houston at (713) 961-0974 and ask directly — they can look by name and date of birth.
People often get transferred between facilities. If you can't find them in one county, check neighboring counties and VINELink. VINELink covers most Texas county jails and sends notifications when status changes.
If someone is detained by ICE, contact RAICES Texas immediately at raicestexas.org or call them. They provide free immigration legal services in South Texas and the RGV.
Federal crimes (drug trafficking, immigration, federal charges) → BOP. State crimes (assault, DWI, state charges) → TDCJ. Pre-trial (not convicted yet) → county jail or VINELink.
Call us at (956) 351-0806 — RockoNET and the Second Chances Initiative will help you navigate these systems for free. No one should face this alone. That's what community is for.
RockoNET's Second Chances Initiative offers free assistance navigating these databases for families in the Rio Grande Valley. If you've searched and can't find your loved one — call us. We'll help you figure it out.