INMATE PROGRAMS/SERVICES:

There are a number of programs available to LCDC inmates. Inmates are encouraged to participate in programs in order to improve themselves. The following list does not necessarily reflect all programs ongoing at this time. There are times programs are added, and deleted to accommodate the needs of the inmates and the facility.

• AA Alcoholics Anonymous – weekly meetings held
• White Bison (self help meetings) - weekly meetings held
• New Mexico Workforce Solutions - weekly job training and placement
• Non-denominational church services – Deming Ministerial Fellowship Alliance – weekly services
• Individual Religious Counseling – Private and personal clergy – as needed
• Recidivism Reduction Program (RRP) – must be sentenced to program by judge
• A two phased jail based program. Teaches life and employment stills for the offender to use upon release.
• After the jail portion of the program is complete, the offender often will be placed on supervised probation.
• Inmate trustee program – sentenced inmates only.
• Inmate are given skills and work in the kitchen, and also with the facility maintenance department.
• Women’s health issues
• Visitation – inmates are allowed two 15 minute visits per week from family or friends.
• Professional visits from attorneys, medical or mental health professionals are limited only to need.
• Work release – when approved by the court or as part of the RRP program. Inmates may be released from incarceration so that they may continue to work or obtain work while serving their sentences. Inmates must enter into a contractual understanding with the detention facility. Inmates must return to the facility upon completion. There is a fee of 10 dollars per day for work release program inmates.

FOOD SERVICES:

Inmate food services are provided by Aramark. ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services to institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world.

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Inmates are fed three nutritionally balanced meals a day. The meals are approved by a licensed dietitian, and locally prepared and served.

COMMISSARY:

Inmate commissary services are also provided by Aramark. Inmate with funds on account may select items from an approved list. Orders are filled by Aramark employees, and delivered to inmates twice a week. Family members may also order special items online (www.luna.icaredirect.com) that will be delivered to inmates. ICare orders are delivered once a week. Families may send US Funds to inmates through the mail using money orders. Money orders must come completed, with the inmates LCDC number. There is a limit of $250 for each money order or cashiers check.

BONDING:

Bonding: Enables inmates to be released from custody while waiting for their court date. The LCDC does bonding 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There are four types of bonds.

Cash Bond – the full amount of the bond is paid in cash or money orders made directly to the court. The LCDC acts as an agent for the courts. Cash and money orders may be taken and receipts given. Please call ahead to verify rules for cash bonding.

Surety Bond – (Professional Bondsman) – a licensed bondsman post the bond and charges a fee based on a percentage of the inmates total bond. Detention staff are not allowed to recommend a bondsman or a bonding company. Inmates may obtain a list of bonding agents in the Deming area from the booking officer.

Property Bond – If the inmate, or relative or a friend has sufficient equity in a home, building or real estate, he or she may be allowed to use that property as collateral for a property bond. All property Bonds must go through the court.

Personal Recognizance or Own Recognizance Bond – The inmate promises to appear in court when ordered and the inmates agreement to abide by any special conditions that may be a condition of the bond. The judge may also require that the bond be co-signed by a second person to further insure the inmate’s appearance in court. There are times employees of the LCDC may release an inmate on the Personal Recognizance or Own Recognizance bond. The court has assigned certain officers as court designees.

Bonds are accepted prior to the first court appearance after arrest. A judge may authorize any type of bond. The Detention Center works with the courts during the bonding process. The LCDC charges a $10 dollar bonding fee on all bonds and for each warrant.