Carolina Municipio Jail
PR
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) facilities
Carolina Municipio has no county jail; people arrested there are held briefly by the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and then transferred to facilities run by the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- Address
- Ave. Teniente César González, 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
Puerto Rico has no county jails, so anyone detained or sentenced after an arrest in Carolina is held in a facility run by the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR). Call DCR headquarters in San Juan with the person's full name and date of birth to learn which facility holds them, or check the official DCR website for a locator service. The same DCR records cover people awaiting trial and people sentenced to prison.
Visitation
Visits are set by the DCR facility where the person is held, not by the municipality of Carolina. Visitors usually must be registered or approved in advance and bring valid photo ID. Confirm the visiting schedule and rules with DCR or the specific facility before you go.
Bail and bond
Bail (fianza) for arrests in Carolina is set by a judge of the Court of First Instance, usually at the Carolina Judicial Center. Puerto Rico's Pretrial Services Office (OSAJ) evaluates defendants and may recommend release conditions. Ask the court clerk or the defendant's attorney how to post the bail that was set.
Mail and money
Mail and money for inmates go through the DCR facility where the person is held. Rules on addressing mail, allowed items, and deposit methods vary by facility. Contact DCR or the facility for current instructions before you send anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a county jail in Carolina, Puerto Rico?
No. Puerto Rico has no county jails, and inmates from Carolina are held in Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.
How do I find out if someone from Carolina is in custody?
Call the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 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 Carolina?
A judge of the Court of First Instance sets bail. The court clerk or the defendant's attorney can explain how to post it.
Can I send money to an inmate from Carolina?
Yes, through the DCR facility where the person is held. Confirm the current deposit method with DCR first.