James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: April 29, 2024
James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit

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James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit - General Information

  • City

    Huntsville

  • Postal Code

    77320

  • State

    Texas

  • Country

    Walker County

  • Official Website

    Website

  • Facility Name

    James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit

  • Facility Type

    State Prison

  • Address

    21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320

  • Phone

    936-295-5768

  • Capacity

    1365

  • Country

    Walker County

  • City

    Huntsville

  • Postal Code

    77320

  • State

    Texas

  • Official Website

    Website

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James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit is a private facility located in Huntsville Walker County, Texas. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit was opened in 1964 and is a minimum to medium-security correctional center. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit houses a maximum of 1555 male offenders.

Inmates incarcerated in the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit enjoy the following programs:

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Program
  • Anger Management Program
  • Pre-release counseling Program
  • Life Skills Classes
  • General Counselling for groups and individuals
  • Basic Adult Education Programs
  • Vocational Training: Computer applications, masonry, woodwork, electrical wiring, and engine repair
  • Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Services

Inmate Search

There are several authorized websites available online that provide information about inmates incarcerated at James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit. You can more conveniently search for information about an inmate on the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit’s website. To get Felony Offender Information (FOI), you can search by:

  • Name by providing their first name, last name, and race.
  • Texas Department of Correction (DOC) ID
  • State ID number (SID)

The facility also has a mobile app, Texas Felony Offender Search Mobile App, which provides essential information on inmates.

Sending a Mail/Package

The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit permits inmates to receive mail from family and friends. Ensure to address your mail or package to the following address:

Inmate Name, ID Number

James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit

21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320

You can contact the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit for inquiries about approved mail and packages at 936-295-5768.

Sending Money

At James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit inmates can receive funds deposited in the Offender Trust Fund Account. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit partners with JPay, which provides various forms of depositing funds into inmates’ trust account. They use the money to buy items from the commissary.

With JPay, you can send money online, over the phone, money orders, or walk-in cash locations. Ensure to send your money order with a deposit slip.

Phone Calls

James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit allows inmates to make calls to family and friends who appear on their approved list. The market can last a maximum of 30 minutes between 7 am and 7:30 pm but sometimes reduced to 10 minutes during rush hours. The receiver meets the cost of the call.

Visitations

Inmates incarcerated in James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit can receive visitors based on the first letter of their last name.

For more guidelines about visitation, contact the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit at 936-295-5768 .

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Visitation Rules

VISITATION HOURS

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
    9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Sunday
    9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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