Willacy County Regional Detention Facility Approved for Full Operation

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards Occupancy Inspection approved the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility (WCRDF), in Raymondville, South Texas, for full operation under the direction of La Salle Corrections. The facility met all state inspections and obtained all necessary certifications to begin regular operations.

On Saturday, July 27th, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center transferred the first increment of inmates to the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility. A total of 450 inmates are scheduled to be housed at the Willacy facility once the jail has been fully populated.

As the facility begins full operation, officials remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of security. The opening of the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility is a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to reduce jail overcrowding and uphold justice in the community.

For any questions regarding inmates currently being housed at the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility, please call (956) 699-2047.