Canóvanas Municipio Jail

Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación)

Canóvanas has no county jail; people arrested there are held in facilities run by the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Address: Ave. Teniente César González #34, esq. Calle Juan Calaf, Urb. Industrial Tres Monjitas, Hato Rey, San Juan, PR 00917
Phone: (787) 273-6464
Sheriff / jail site: https://dcr.pr.gov/correccion/

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How to find an inmate

Canóvanas has no county jail or sheriff, so detainees are held by the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) at one of its institutions. Call the DCR central office with the person's full name and date of birth, or check dcr.pr.gov. The DCR holds both pretrial detainees and people serving prison sentences.

Visitation

Visitation is handled by the DCR institution where the inmate is housed, not by the municipio of Canóvanas. Visitors usually must be pre-approved and must bring valid photo ID. Confirm visiting schedules and rules with the DCR or the institution.

Bail and bond

After an arrest by the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, a judge of the Court of First Instance, typically in the Carolina Judicial Region, sets bail (fianza). Bail is posted through the court, and the Pretrial Services Program may set release conditions. Contact the court clerk or the defense attorney to confirm the amount and payment methods.

Mail and money

Mail and funds must follow the rules of the DCR institution holding the inmate. Write the inmate's full name and ID number on everything you send. Ask the DCR or the institution about current deposit methods and allowed items.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a county jail in Canóvanas?

No. Inmates from Canóvanas are held in Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

How do I find out if someone from Canóvanas is in custody?

Call the DCR at (787) 273-6464 with the person's full name and date of birth, or check dcr.pr.gov.

How do I post bail in Canóvanas?

A Court of First Instance judge sets bail, and it is posted through the court. Confirm the details with the court clerk or the defense attorney.

Can I send money to an inmate from Canóvanas?

Yes, through methods approved by the DCR institution holding the person. Confirm the current process with the DCR.