Vega Alta Municipio Jail
PR
Puerto Rico Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación)
Vega Alta has no county jail; inmates are held in institutions operated by the Puerto Rico Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
- Address
- Avenida Teniente César González, Esq. Calle Juan Calaf, Urb. Industrial Tres Monjitas, Hato Rey, San Juan, PR 00918
- Phone
- (787) 273-6464
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://dcr.pr.gov/correccion/
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How to find an inmate
People arrested in Vega Alta are held by the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and then placed in Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DCR) facilities, because Puerto Rico has no county jails. Call DCR in San Juan with the person's full name and date of birth to find their location. DCR also holds people sentenced to prison.
Visitation
Visits are arranged with the DCR institution that houses the person. Expect a visitor approval process and an ID requirement. Confirm current rules and schedules with the institution before visiting.
Bail and bond
A Court of First Instance judge sets bail (fianza) after arrest in Vega Alta. The court and the Pretrial Services Office handle release conditions. Contact the court on the case for how and where to pay.
Mail and money
Address mail to the person at their DCR institution, with their full name and inmate number. Commissary deposits follow DCR rules. Confirm current methods and limits with DCR or the institution.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vega Alta have a county jail?
No. Inmates from Vega Alta are held in Puerto Rico Department of Correction and Rehabilitation institutions.
How do I find out if someone is in custody?
Call DCR at (787) 273-6464 with the person's full name and date of birth.
How do I post bail in Vega Alta?
Bail is set by a Court of First Instance judge. Contact the court handling the case for payment instructions.
Can I send money to an inmate from Vega Alta?
Yes, through DCR commissary procedures. Confirm the method with the institution holding the person.