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

Updated on: February 10, 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

  • Phone

    936-295-5768

  • Capacity

    1365

  • Country

    Walker County

  • City

    Huntsville

  • Postal Code

    77320

  • State

    Texas

  • Official Website

    Website

Use this website for informational purposes only.

James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit, established in 1964, is located in Huntsville, Texas. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit houses more than 541 male offenders. The Texas Department of Corrections runs all the correctional facilities in Texas. Inmates at the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit indulge in various tasks in groups, such as providing labors to some government agencies.

The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit also offers the following programs to the inmates:

  • Education Services
  • Religious Services
  • Dental Services
  • A mental health treatment program
  • Alcohol and Drug Dependency Treatment

Inmate Search

There are several approved inmate locater websites available online. You can also search for information about an inmate incarcerated in the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit by visiting its official website (Adult in Custody Look-up System). James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit also provides an inmate list updated frequently.

To search for an inmate on the website, you must provide;

  • Name of the Inmate
  • The Inmate’s ID given upon booking into the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit
  • County of Conviction

Sending a Mail/Package to James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit

Inmates incarcerated in the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit can only receive photos and letters from family and friends directly. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit does not permit packages such as food and games. Magazines, books, and newspapers are sent directly to the inmate from the distributor or publisher.

The mail must include:

  • Inmate’s name as it appears on the Texas Department of Corrections records
  • State Offender Identification Number
  • James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit name and Correct Address
  • A return address

Address mail to:

Inmate Name, ID Number

 James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit

21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320

Sending Money

The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit permits offenders to receive funds deposited into either commissary or phone accounts. Phone account funds bill phone calls, computer tablet services, and electronic messaging and commissary for food and toiletries. You can send the money to an inmate at the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit via JPay, Telmate, and CenturyLink.

Phone Calls

The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit allows an inmate to make a 30-minute call through the CenturyLink (Service provider). Inmates are expected to create an account and validate their numbers to use this entity’s services. Upon validating and funding their numbers, an inmate can even access a voicemail option.

Visitations

Inmates incarcerated at James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit can receive visitors. Visitors must provide their ID and ensure to dress appropriately if you plan to visit an inmate incarcerated in the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit.

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

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