Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail

Do you know someone locked up at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail?  Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail is a state correctional institution in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  This guide gives you all about anything one might want to know about Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail such as the following:  Learn how to locate an inmate.  How to visit Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail inmates.  The address and phone number at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail  How to send mail and money to an inmate at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail.  And more…

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General Prison Information

Official Name: Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail
Year Opened: 1997
Type: Female
State: Texas
County: Coryell
DOC: Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level: J1-J5, G2, Transient
Warden Name: Debra Pelayo

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Contact Information

In this section you will find the mailing address and street address for Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to someone at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail, and make sure to use the physical address if you want to know the physical location of the facility.

Mailing Address

Be sure to check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading below if you are going to send a package or letter to a prisoner so that you correctly address the item, and follow the right protocol for sending a package or letter. If you don’t follow the correct directions, the letter or package could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail
1210 Coryell City Road 
Gatesville TX, 76528

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail
1210 Coryell City Road 
Gatesville TX, 76528

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (254) 865-9398 (**107)
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

Use the street address if you plan to visit an inmate. You should read over the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information below if you are going to go to visit someone in prison.

Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail
1210 Coryell City Road 
Gatesville TX, 76528

Directions

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Phone Number

Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail prisoners don’t have telephones, so you won’t be able to call inmates, however, there are some times when it is helpful to have the telephone number to the prison.
(254) 865-9398 (**107)

Inmates may be able to call out using:

  • Calling Cards
  • Collect Calls
  • Dedicated Phone Line
  • Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you won’t get to fax an inmate, but there might be times when it may be useful to know the fax machine number to Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail.

Email Address

The email address below is the general email for Woodman Unit. You cannot reach inmates using this email. If you want to email a prisoner, go to the Inmate Email section on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates: 900
Total Staff: 276

Inmate Email

In order to send email to an inmate you must use an specific procedure to ensure that the message is received by the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners are not allowed to access the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important procedures that you have to follow when sending mail to a prisoner. If you don’t follow these rules then letter or package might not make it there.

Before you send a package or letter, make sure to read the sections below:

Mail Monitoring

Prison officials open and read and inspect all received general postal correspondence. Received general mail is able to be read as frequently as necessary to keep security and safety or watch a problem regarding a certain inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the format for how you must address a letter or package to a state prisoner at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail
1210 Coryell City Road 
Gatesville TX, 76528

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Inmate Money

Each prison has a Commissary that was created to provide an account for prisoner money and for buying items not issued regularly by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can send funds into these Commissary accounts using Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send inmates funds in postal mail and have to send it to this address and follow the steps given below:

The deposit must be in a money order made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You should use a U.S. Postal Service money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold, during which the inmate will not have access to the money. The Bureau of Prisons will return any funds that do not have correct inmate information if the envelope has an adequate return address. Cash and checks cannot be accepted so don’t send cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

Prisoners are frequently changed to different prisons throughout Texas, so you may have to find the location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click on the link here to find an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit an inmate at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail, be sure that you know this information:

  • Visitation Schedule
  • Visitation Rules
  • Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every Texas prison has their own policies for prison visitation and these policies are changed often. The procedures discussed here might be changed since this was written, so make sure to also read Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail’s official website to get the latest visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The visitation guard will make sure each visitor signs the prisoner visitors log before they enter the correctional facility and upon departure.

Identification Required

Picture identification of visitors will be required. Appropriate forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; although, a state photo ID is OK.

For all of the points shown below, check the actual correctional facility site because this information changes frequently:

  • Visitation Rules
  • Visitation Dress Code
  • Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
  • Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

Section about Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail prison records coming soon.

Such as:

  • Inmate records
  • Health records.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Death Row

Section about Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail death row coming.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Parole

Info about Texas parole procedures to be added later.

For example:

  • Parole hearings.
  • Review boards.
  • Who qualifies for parole.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Release

Details about release procedures for Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail to be added later.

Inmate Programs

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Parenting Seminar, Project RIO
Career and Technology Programs: Business Computer Information Systems I, Custodial Technician, Painting and Decorating
Additional Programs/Services: Adult Education Program (upon availability), The Women’s Story Book Project, HIV Peer Education, Crime Stoppers

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Prison Life

Section about prison life coming soon.

  • Activities.
  • Daily schedule and routine.
  • Recreational facilities available.
  • What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
  • What the food is like.
  • What to expect.
  • Jobs and work release available.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

News

A Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail news section coming.

Photos

A photo section will be posted ASAP.

For example, photos of:

  • Cells at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail
  • The yard.
  • What inmates wear at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail.

If you have any photos of Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Trying to find a correctional facility job? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in the past?

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Website

The official website: Woodman Unit Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

  • Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
  • Victims have the right to notification.
  • Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
  • Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
  • Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
  • Victims have the right to restitution.
  • Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
  • Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

  • Spouses and children of all victims.
  • Parents and guardians of minor victims.
  • Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
  • Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Family Resources

Info about resources for family members of inmates at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail to be added later.

History

A Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail history section to be added later.

Such as:

  • Famous Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail inmates.
  • Escapes and prison breaks.
  • Executions.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons

Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail Links

The official website: Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail Website

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Links

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Website

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Tell Your Story – Write a Review of Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail

Have you ever been incarcerated in Woodman Unit? Do you know someone there? Have you ever been to visit someone at Woodman Unit?

If yes, then we would like you to leave a comment below about it. Write down your prison experience because others can learn what to expect.

What to write in your review:

  • Facility conditions
  • Facility and layout
  • Prison staff and Guards
  • Prison food and commissary
  • Visitation
  • Inmates
  • Safety
  • Prison gangs
  • Prisoner activities and programs

If you are currently incarcerated at Woodman Unit (WM) – Texas State Jail, leave your mailing address if you want to receive letters from people.


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