San Juan County Detainee Inquiry Tool Helps Locate People in Custody

Trying to find out whether someone is being held at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center can be stressful, particularly when time matters. The county has established a clear, official pathway for that search, and knowing which tools are legitimate, and which are not, can save significant confusion.

The Official Detainee Inquiry: Where to Start

The San Juan County Adult Detention Center, located at 871 Andrea Drive in Farmington, makes custody information available through its official Detainee Inquiry system. According to the county, if you need to check whether someone is in custody, or you need booking dates, charges, bond amounts, or basic custody information, the county's official Detainee Inquiry is the primary public resource for that information.

The county is explicit on this point: "The Adult Detention Center Detainee Inquiry is the only place where information is publicly posted by San Juan County." That distinction matters because several third-party websites and social media pages reproduce arrest data and present it as current, without any authorization or quality control from the county.

What the System Shows

The Detainee Inquiry database displays records organized by fields including name, in-custody status, scheduled release date, race, gender, date of birth, whether a person has multiple bookings on file, and the housing facility where they are currently held. A CHJ number, a unique identifier assigned to each person in the system, also appears in records and becomes important if you later need to deposit funds into a detainee account.

A snapshot of the publicly available data illustrates how the system works in practice. Among current entries, Isaac Atcitty (CHJ 1AI2060G, DOB 05/14/2006) is listed as in custody at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center with a scheduled release date of May 29, 2026. Curtivan Begay Badonie (CHJ 1AI249BH, DOB 08/17/1994) is also listed as currently in custody with a scheduled release date of June 17, 2026. Theotis Lee Bedonie (CHJ 1AI276O3, DOB 12/17/1976) shows a scheduled release date of December 30, 2026. Marina Ann Balderrama (CHJ 1AI285ZG, DOB 10/07/1975) and Mario Mike Bahe (CHJ 1AI27QF2, DOB 03/22/1995) are both listed as in custody at the facility without a scheduled release date currently populated. Other records in the system, including those for Brandon Irvin Ashley, Hansen Douglas Ashley, Silas Roy Atcitty, Rodrigo Baeza, Sheldon Lee Bahe, Brandon Ernest Baker, Felecia Mary Bee, Peyton Sonny Bee, Shayne M Bee, Sequorah Corrine Bee-George, and Randy Roque Beeson, appear in the database with some fields left blank, reflecting the system's live nature: not every field is populated for every record at every moment. Johnny John Atcitty (CHJ 1AI27UBG) carries a notation of multiple bookings on file.

This excerpt represents only a portion of the full roster. The complete database should be consulted directly through the official Detainee Inquiry for current, comprehensive information.

When the Online System Is Unavailable

The online lookup is the fastest route, but technical issues can occasionally take it offline or leave it temporarily out of date. In those situations, call the facility directly at 505-566-4500. Staff are available around the clock: the San Juan County Adult Detention Center operates 24 hours a day. When calling, provide the name of the person you are looking for and a birthdate or age if you have it. Those two pieces of information allow staff to narrow the search quickly and confirm whether someone is in custody.

The same phone number, 505-566-4500, also serves as the contact line for the Property Office, handling questions about a detainee's personal belongings held by the facility.

A Warning About Third-Party Sites and Social Media Pages

San Juan County has issued a formal notice about websites and social media accounts that circulate arrest information using data gathered from the official Detainee Inquiry. The county's notice states directly: "The Facebook page 'San Juan County, NM Arrests' and PublicJailRecords.com do not have any affiliation with the County of San Juan or San Juan County Adult Detention Center. The page and website are not condoned, endorsed, or approved by San Juan County. The information posted on the page and website is gathered from public records posted here, and the Adult Detention Center Detainee Inquiry is the only place where information is publicly posted by San Juan County. San Juan County and the ADC assume no responsibility for any images or information posted to any other location, and have no ability to remove the information after it is posted to a location other than the Adult Detention Center Detainee Inquiry database."

The practical consequence: information on those third-party platforms may be outdated, incomplete, or otherwise inaccurate, and the county has no mechanism to correct or remove it once it has been published there. For anything that will inform a decision, whether about bond, legal representation, or a family member's whereabouts, the official Detainee Inquiry or a direct call to 505-566-4500 is the only reliable source.

It is also worth noting that other counties across the country carry the "San Juan County" name, including facilities in Washington state and Utah. Those are entirely separate jurisdictions with no connection to the Farmington facility. When searching online, confirm you are using resources specific to San Juan County, New Mexico, and the 871 Andrea Drive address.

Putting Money Into a Detainee Account

Family members and others who want to deposit funds for a detainee held at the facility have four options, each spelled out in the county's FAQ materials:

For the phone or online deposit option, you will need to supply the detainee's first name, last name, and CHJ number, along with the facility name and address (San Juan County Adult Detention Center, 871 Andrea Drive, Farmington, NM) and the site number, which is #287401.

"Detainee information is only available through the online lookup system," the county notes in its FAQ section addressing the bond-out process, reinforcing that the Detainee Inquiry remains the definitive reference point even when coordinating financial or logistical support for someone in custody.

Religious Services and Detainee Requests

The San Juan County Adult Detention Center maintains connections with numerous religious organizations across the community to serve detainees of many faiths. Detainees who wish to receive a religious visit must submit a request through the Kiosks or Tablets available at the facility. The county describes this access as a resource it considers itself fortunate to provide.

The Facility's Guiding Principles

The Adult Detention Center's mission statement provides context for how the facility approaches its responsibilities: "It shall be the mission of the San Juan County Adult Detention Center, in an effort to protect the community's best interest, to provide care, custody, and control of the detainee population. We will adapt to industry and societal needs thorough proactive strategies and traditional detention methods. In our exercise of authority, we will maintain a high level of integrity, compassion, professionalism, and dedication to services."

For anyone in San Juan County needing to locate a person in custody, the path forward is straightforward: start with the official Detainee Inquiry, and if that system is unavailable, call 505-566-4500 with a name and date of birth in hand. Every other source carries risk of error that the county itself cannot correct.