Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility

Do you know someone at Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility? Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility is a prison in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This page gives you info about everything one might want to know about Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility such as the following: How to locate an inmate. How to visit Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility inmates. The prison’s address and phone number. How to send mail and money to an inmate. And everything else.

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility
Year Opened:	1992
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Angelina
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1, G2, Transient
Warden Name:	Janie Cockrell

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Contact Information

In this section is the mailing address and street address for Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility. Use the mailing address if you are mailing a letter or package to someone at Duncan Unit, and use the physical address if you want to know the physical location of Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer 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 properly address the letter or package, and follow the correct steps for sending a letter or package. If you do not use the appropriate protocol, it could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID NUMBER
Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility
1502 South First Street
Diboll TX, 75941

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility
1502 South First Street
Diboll TX, 75941

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (936) 829-2616 (**063)
Fax Number:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting an inmate. Make sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule sections below before you visit a prisoner.

Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility
1502 South First Street
Diboll TX, 75941

Directions

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Phone Number

Duncan Unit inmates don’t have phones in their cells, so you can’t call prisoners, however, there are some times when it may be helpful to have the phone number to the facility.

(936) 829-2616 (**063)

Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility prisoners may be able to call out with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Inmates don’t have fax machines, so you can’t fax a letter to your inmate, but there might be times when it might be helpful to have the fax number to the facility.

Email Address

This is the general email for the facility. You cannot reach individuals at this email address. If you want to email a prisoner, check out the Inmate Email section further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	606
Total Staff:	142

Inmate Email

To send email to an inmate you must follow an specific procedure to ensure that the letter gets to your inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates can’t access the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important procedures that are necessary to follow when sending postal mail to a state prisoner. If you don’t then the letters and packages might not get delivered.

before you send a letter or package, make sure to read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

Prison officials do open and read and inspect all incoming general mail and packages. Received general packages and mail is able to be read as frequently as is necessary to ensure safety and security or monitor a problem having to do with inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

This is the proper format for how you need to address a package or letter to an inmate at Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility
1502 South First Street
Diboll TX, 75941

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Inmate Money

Every prison has a Commissary that was started to provide inmates a bank account for inmate funds and for buying items not provided by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can send money to these accounts by sending it by Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send prisoners money by way of postal mail and have to send funds to the address below and do so in accordance with the steps listed below:

The money has to be in a money order that is made out to the prisoner’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 holding period, during which the prisoner will not have access to the money. The Bureau of Prisons will send back funds that don’t have appropriate prisoner info provided the envelope it was sent it has a valid return address. Checks and cash can’t be deposited so do not send cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

Inmates are frequently changed to different correctional facilities around the state, so sometimes you might need to look up what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Follow the link below to find an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit an inmate at Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility, be sure that you know the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each correctional facility in Texas has its own rules for prison visits and they get changed regularly. The policies below may be out of date now, so you should also go to Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility’s website to get the most recent visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The visitation guard will ensure all visitors sign the inmate visitors log upon entering the facility and upon leaving.

Identification Required

Photo identification of all visitors will be required. Appropriate forms of id are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state photo id is acceptable.

For everything shown below, check out the actual Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer 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

Details about Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility prison records coming soon.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

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Death Row

Information about Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility death row coming soon.

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Parole

Details about Texas parole coming.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Details about release procedures for Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility will be posted ASAP.

Inmate Programs

Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Life Matters
Additional Programs/Services: Adult Education Program (upon availability), HIV Peer Education, Project RIO, Chaplaincy Services

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Prison Life

Details about prison life at Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility to be added later.

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

Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility news to be added later.

Photos

A Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility photo section to be added later.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility
The yard.
What inmates wear at Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility.

If you have any photos of Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Are you trying to find a job at a correctional facility? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison in your previous job?

If so, click here: Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility Jobs

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Website

The official website: Duncan 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

Information about resources for family members of inmates at Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility coming.

History

Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility history to be added later.

Such as:

Famous Duncan Unit (N6) – Texas Transfer Facility inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons