Preston E. Smith Unit Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: April 19, 2024
Preston E. Smith Unit

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Preston E. Smith Unit - General Information

  • City

    Lamesa

  • Postal Code

    79331-1898

  • State

    Texas

  • Country

    Smith County

  • Official Website

    Website

  • Facility Name

    Preston E. Smith Unit

  • Facility Type

    State Prison

  • Address

    1313 CR 19, Lamesa, TX, 79331-1898

  • Phone

    806-872-6741

  • Capacity

    2234

  • Country

    Smith County

  • City

    Lamesa

  • Postal Code

    79331-1898

  • State

    Texas

  • Official Website

    Website

Use this website for informational purposes only.

Preston E. Smith Unit is a private facility located in Lamesa Smith County, Texas. The Preston E. Smith Unit was opened in 1992 and is a minimum to medium-security correctional center. The Preston E. Smith Unit houses a maximum of 1540 male offenders.

Inmates incarcerated in the Preston E. Smith 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 Preston E. Smith Unit. You can more conveniently search for information about an inmate on the Preston E. Smith 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 Preston E. Smith 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

Preston E. Smith Unit

1313 CR 19, Lamesa, TX, 79331-1898

You can contact the Preston E. Smith Unit for inquiries about approved mail and packages at 806-872-6741.

Sending Money

At Preston E. Smith Unit inmates can receive funds deposited in the Offender Trust Fund Account. The Preston E. Smith 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

Preston E. Smith 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 Preston E. Smith Unit can receive visitors based on the first letter of their last name.

For more guidelines about visitation, contact the Preston E. Smith Unit at 806-872-6741 .

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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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