Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail

Are you looking for someone in prison at Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail?  Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail is a state correctional institution in the Texas state prison system, which is part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  This site tells you info about anything one might want to know about Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail:  How to locate an inmate.  Visitation information.  The prison’s address and phone number.  Sending money and mail.  And much more…

Official Name:	Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail
Year Opened:	1997
Type:	Co-gender
State:	Texas
County:	Dallas
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	J1 – J5 (male/female offenders), G2, Transient
Warden Name:	Raymond Byrd

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In this section you have the street address and mailing address for Dawson Unit. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to someone there, and use the street address if you want to know the physical location of the prison.

You should read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section further down on this page if you are going to mail a letter or package to a prisoner to make sure that you properly address it, and use the correct procedure for sending a letter or package. If you don’t follow the appropriate protocol, the letter or package could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail
P.O. Box 650051 
Dallas TX, 75265

Use the street address if you are visiting an inmate. You should read the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule headings on this page before you visit an inmate at Dawson Unit.

Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail
P.O. Box 650051 
Dallas TX, 75265

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Prisoners can’t take phone calls, so you can’t call inmates, but, there are some times when it might be necessary to know the phone number to Dawson Unit.

(214) 744-4422

Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail inmates are able to call out using various methods:

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

Inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you won’t get to fax a letter to prisoners, but there are cases when it is helpful to have the fax machine number to the prison.

The email address below is the main email for the facility. You cannot contact individuals at this email. If you want to email an inmate, read the Inmate Email information further down on this page.

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Total Inmates:	1,112 Female 1,104 Male (2,216)
Total Staff:	457

To email a letter to a prisoner you must use an specific procedure to ensure that the message is received by the inmate.

Prison inmates are not allowed to access the Internet.

There are certain rules that you have to follow when sending a letter or package to a inmate. If you don’t then the letters and packages might not get delivered.

Before you proceed, read the links below:

Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail guards will open and inspect and read all incoming general mail. Received general correspondence is read as frequently as necessary to ensure security or monitor a particular problem regarding inmates.

This is the proper format for how you need to address mail to a state prisoner at Dawson Unit:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail
P.O. Box 650051 
Dallas TX, 75265

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Every prison has a Commissary that was created to provide a bank-like account for inmate funds and for purchasing things not issued regularly by the prison.

Anyone can add money to prisoner’s accounts by sending it by Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can choose to send inmates money in the mail and have to send the money to this address and follow the directions shows below:

The deposit must be a money order that is made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a U.S. Postal Service money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be placed on a 15-day hold period, in which the inmate will not have access to the money. The Bureau of Prisons will send back money orders that do not have valid prisoner information provided the envelope you sent it in has an adequate return address. Personal checks and cash cannot be deposited so don’t send checks or cash.

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State prisoners are often changed to various prison facilities throughout the Texas prison system, so you might need to locate where an inmate is located using the inmate locator. Follow the link here to look up an Texas prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search

Before you visit Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail, be sure that you know this info:

• Visitation Schedule
• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Application

Each prison has its own procedures for prison visits and they change often. The policies below might be changed when you are reading this, so make sure to also read Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail’s site to read the most recent rules for visitation.

The entrance guard ensures all visitors sign the prisoner visitors log when entering the correctional facility and upon exiting.

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

For everything listed below, check the actual Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail site because this info changes often:

• 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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Section about Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail prison records coming.

Such as:

• Inmate records
• Health records.

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

Info about Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail death row coming.

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More information about Texas parole process coming.

For example:

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

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More information about release procedures for Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail coming.

Educational Programs: Adult Basic Education, GED, Life Skills
Vocational Programs: Computer Applications, Custodial Technology, Painting and Decorating
Additional Programs/Services: Faith-Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services

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Section about what life is like at Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail 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.

Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail news to be added later.

A Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail photo section to be added later.

For example, photos of:

• Cells at Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail
• The yard.
• What inmates wear at Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail.

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

Are you looking for a correctional facility job? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in your previous job?

If so, go to: Dawson Unit Jobs

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The official website: Dawson Unit Website

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

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.

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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Details about Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail inmate family resources to be added later.

A Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail history section will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

• Famous Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private 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.

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons

Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail Links

The official website: Dawson Unit Website
Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail Jobs

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Links

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Website
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Prison Directory
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Prison Map
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Prison Jobs
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Prison Inmate Search
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Most Wanted

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Victim Services
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Visitation Policies
Sending Money to a Texas State Prison Inmate
JPay Services for Texas State Prison Inmates
Sending Mail to Texas State Prison Inmates
Sending Packages to Texas State Prison Inmates
Texas State Prison Inmate Phone Calls

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Have you ever been an inmate in Dawson Unit (JD) – Texas Private State Jail? Do you have a family member or friend that spent time there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate at this correctional facility?

If yes, then please leave a comment below about it. Tell us about your experience because other people will know what to expect.

Things you can put in your review:

• Prison conditions
• Facility layout and facility
• Guards and staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitation
• Inmates
• Safety
• Gang activity
• Prisoner activities and programs

If you are currently an inmate here, leave your address if you would like people to be able to send you a letter.

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