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James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit, TX Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 20, 2024
James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit

Visitation Hours

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

James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit Basic Information

Facility Name
James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit
Facility Type
State Prison
Authority
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Address
21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320
Phone
936-295-5768
Capacity
1365
Date Established
1964
Employees
282
Offender Gender
Male Offenders
City
Huntsville
Postal Code
77320
State
Texas
County
Walker County
Official Website
Website

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James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit is located at 21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320. You will notice that prisoners who are imprisoned here, usually have a longer sentence. Those who have sentences less than one year or so are housed in a city or county jail. If you’d like to contact the head of the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit’s, you can call 804-834-9967.

Getting Help

Every inmate housed at James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit has the opportunity to get the services they need. Treatment planning is such an important part of being in a state prison, such as this one. That way, upon release, the inmate can re-enter society.

An inmate will work hard to meet their treatment goals. While they’re housed in a state prison in Texas, they will have access to various treatment options. Some of those treatment options include:

  • Substance Abuse Treatment

  • Mental Health Services

  • Life Skills Programs

  • Inmate Work Activities

Each program is designed to help the inmate and overall meet their individual treatment needs.

Those who are serving their sentence in James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit may have a history with substance abuse. In fact, it’s been recorded that 80% of those houses in these state prisons have had some sort of run-in with substance abuse.

You will find different programs in place like:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Narcotics Anonymous

Type of Correctional Facility

You will find that James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit is a high-security prison. Those serving their time here are going to be here for a while. There are single cells and double cells located in this particular prison.

As a visitor, you might notice that the property has a double fence around it. Security is also a high priority, which is why there is extensive video surveillance. Cameras are located everywhere, which is an important part of keeping everyone in the facility safe: including staff, prisoners, and visitors.

How to Search for an Inmate

There may be a time when you find yourself searching for an inmate in a James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit. If so, you are at the right place.

Inmates located in this prison have searchable records. This means, once they are house in a Texas Department of Corrections location, you should be able to search for their information.

Each offender is searchable by first name and last name. Keep in mind that only records of those in a James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit can be found here. Those who are looking for an inmate in a city, county, or police jail must look on that website to do an inmate search.

You can find the Offender Locator here to start your search. Keep in mind that you can also search by the Offender ID. All the information in this system is updated on a regular basis, but info does change rather quickly.

How to Send Mail to an Inmate

Just like other state prisons, the James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit has strict protocol for sending and receiving mail. If you or someone you know would like to send mail, you can do so by sending it to:

Inmate's full name

Inmate's state identification number (7 digits)

James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit

21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320

Make sure this information is correct, so that all mail gets to the inmate. You can read all the rules and regulations for sending mail to a prisoner in James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit here.

Here to Visit with an Inmate

When someone you love is in prison, it’s natural to want to visit and spend time with them. First, keep in mind that there are rules in place to keep you safe! Secondly, you need to be wise and follow all the rules and regulations of visiting with an inmate.

However, keep in mind that each facility is different and you must check with the state prison in which the inmate is houses. When you do visit, keep these things in mind:

  • No cell phones will be allowed

  • If you’re under parole, you will most likely not be allowed to visit

  • You will be subjected to search upon entrance.

How to Call an Inmate

If you’d like to call an inmate in James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit, you will need to know about Offender Connect. This is how everyday civilians get in touch with an inmate.

In order to make a deposit into an inmate’s account, you will need to establish an account with the phone service. You will need to know the offender’s ID number. All the information you’ll need is right here.

How to Send Money an Inmate

Most inmates are eligible to receive money from a loved one when incarcerated at James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit. JPay is the only way you can send money to an inmate in Texas.

You can go to www.jpay.com or send money over the phone at 1-800-574-5729.

Helping an Inmate Buy Items at the Commissary

Inmates are allowed to receive packages through Access Securepak.

You can also deposit money into their accounts through:

With this money, they can buy extra things such as hygiene products and extra items. Remember all inmates have what they need, and this is just extra. You can get more information by visiting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice website.

If you need more information, make sure you contact the actual state prison in Texas in which the inmate is housed.

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