James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit Inmate Search and Prison Information
- 21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320
- Website
- 936-295-5768
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James "Jay" H. Byrd Unit - General Information
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Facility Name
James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit
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Facility Type
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Address
21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320
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Phone
936-295-5768
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Capacity
1365
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Facility Name
James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit
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Facility Type
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Address
21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320
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Phone
936-295-5768
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Capacity
1365
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Country
Walker County
Use this website for informational purposes only.
James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit, located in Huntsville, Texas, is a male medium custody prison. The prison sits beside Walker County and another county line and has three dormitories. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit has 32 segregation cells and a central administration building. James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit has an offender capacity of 828. Offenders indulge in prison tasks that include: prison’s kitchen, clothes house, Department of Transportation, janitorial tasks, and maintenance.
Inmates incarcerated in the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit enjoy the following programs:
- Chaplaincy Services
- Work Programs
- Educational and Vocational Programs
- Transitional Services
- Prisoner Life Programs
- Offender Family Service
Inmate Search
To search for information about an inmate incarcerated in the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit, there are several authorized online sites. Even more convenient, you can search for your inmate on the Texas Department of Public Safety Offender Public Information or James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit websitewebsite.
You need to fill out the following details:
- Offender Status
- First, Last, and Middle Name
- Offender Number
- Age Range
- Gender
- Race
- Ethnic Group
- Birth Date
Sending a Mail/Package
The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit permits inmates to write and receive letters from family and friends. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit checks incoming mail for unauthorized items. The letter must contain the inmate’s prison ID and addressed in this format:
Offender Name and ID Number
James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit
21 FM 247, Huntsville, TX, 77320
Official and legal mail is mandatorily opened before the offenders before getting checked for illegal and authorized items.
The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit provides a pre-approved list of packages on their website, so you directly shop by entering the inmate’s ID number.
Sending Money
The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit works with JPay to provide money sending options to inmates. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit does not process money orders. Money orders are sent to Jpay with a deposit slip.
Here are five forms of sending funds:
- Money orders
- Online
- Jpay Mobile App
- Toll-free phone
- Walk-in Cash
Phone Calls
James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit allows inmates to make and receive calls. The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit works with GTL in billing the calls. Family and friends can deposit money through AdvancePay prepaid option or the offender’s PIN debit phone account, so the inmate makes calls to authorized phone numbers.
Visitations
The James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit permits inmates to receive visitors once per week, not exceeding two hours. They can only receive three approved visitors per session.
For special visits, call the James “Jay” H. Byrd Unit Staff at 936-295-5768. Special visits run between 9 am and 3 pm from Monday to Friday. Security Threat Group (STG) and Segregation inmates have non-contact visitations by appointment.
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Visitation Rules
VISITATION HOURS
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
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