Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail

Looking for someone at Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail? Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail is a prison in the Texas state prison system. This page tells you all about anything a person needs to know about Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail such as the following: Find out who’s in prison at this facility? Visitation information. The address and phone number at Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail Mailing or sending money to an inmate. And more…

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Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail
Year Opened:	1995
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Fannin
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	J1 – J5, G2, G4, Transient
Warden Name:	Kenneth Dean

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Contact Information

Below is the mailing address and street address for Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to a prisoner there, and make sure to use the street address if you want to know the actual location of Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail.

Mailing Address

You should read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information further down on this page if you are going to send something to someone in prison to learn how to correctly address the package or letter, and use the right procedure for mailing a letter or package. If you don’t use the appropriate directions, the package or letter might not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail
3801 Silo Road
Bonham TX, 75418

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail
3801 Silo Road
Bonham TX, 75418

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (903) 583-1100 (**102)
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are going to visit a prisoner. Be sure to read the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information on this page if you are going to try to visit an inmate at Cole Unit.

Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail
3801 Silo Road
Bonham TX, 75418

Directions

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Phone Number

Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail inmates can’t take phone calls, so you can’t call inmates, but, there are cases when it is helpful to know the telephone number to the facility.

(903) 583-1100 (**102)

Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail prisoners are able to make calls with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Cole Unit prisoners don’t have access to fax machines, so you won’t be able to fax your inmate, but there are times when it might be useful to have the fax machine number to the facility.

Email Address

The email address below is the general email for Cole Unit. You cannot reach individuals using this email. If you need to email a prisoner, check out the Inmate Email information on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	900
Total Staff:	234

Inmate Email

To email a letter to a prisoner at Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail you must follow an specific procedure to make sure that the letter gets to your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Inmates do not have access to the Internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important procedures that are necessary to follow when mailing a package or letter to a prisoner. If you don’t follow the procedures then letter or package might not get delivered.

Before you send anything, you should read the links below:

Mail Monitoring

Correctional facility guards will open and read all incoming general correspondence. Received general postal correspondence can be read as frequently as necessary to maintain safety and security or watch problems regarding any inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Here is the format for how you should address mail to an inmate at Cole Unit:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail
3801 Silo Road
Bonham TX, 75418

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Inmate Money

Every state prison has a Commissary which was created to provide inmates a bank account for inmate money and for buying items not issued regularly by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources may send funds to inmate’s accounts using Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends are able to send inmates funds in the mail and must send funds to this address and do so in accordance with the steps shows below:

The money must be in a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold period, during which the inmate will not have access to the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return money orders that do not have valid inmate info but only if the envelope has a return address. Personal checks and cash cannot be accepted for deposit so do not send checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

Prisoners are from time to time changed to various prisons in the state, so sometimes you might need to look up the location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click the link here to locate a state prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail, be sure that you be aware of the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every state prison has its own policies for prison visits and they get changed often. The procedures listed below may be out of date when you are reading this, so be sure to also go to Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail’s site to get the latest visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The visitation officer will ensure all visitors sign the prison visitors log before they enter the institution and upon exiting.

Identification Required

Picture identification of all visitors is required. Appropriate forms of identification are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state photo I.D. is acceptable.

For everything shown below, read the main prison facility site as this info is changed all the time:

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

Info about Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail records will be posted ASAP.

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

More information about Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail death row will be posted ASAP.

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Parole

Section about Texas parole procedures will be posted ASAP.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Details about release procedures for Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail coming.

Inmate Programs

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Parenting Seminar
Career and Technology Programs: Electrical Trades, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Additional Programs/Services: Adult Education Program (upon availability), Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED), Story Book Project, Project RIO, Chaplaincy Services, Community Tours

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Prison Life

Section about prison life at Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail will be posted ASAP.

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.

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News

Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail news will be posted ASAP.

Photos

Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail photos coming.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail
The yard.
What inmates wear at Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail.

If you have any photos of Cole Unit (CL) – 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

Are you looking for a correctional facility job? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility in the past?

If so, go to: Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail Jobs

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Website

The official website: Cole 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:

You have the right to protection from the accused.
You have the right to notification.
You have the right to attend proceedings.
You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
You have the right to restitution.
You have the right to a speedy trial.
You 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.

Speak Your Mind

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Family Resources

More information about family resources available at Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail will be posted ASAP.

History

A history section coming soon.

Such as:

Famous Cole Unit (CL) – Texas State Jail inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons