Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric

Do you know someone locked up in Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric? Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric is a state correctional institution in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. This site will tell you all about anything you might need to know about Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric,such as: Find an inmate at Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric. Visiting an inmate at this prison The address and phone number. How to send mail and money to an inmate. And much more…

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric
Year Opened:	1993
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Fort Bend
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	All levels
Warden Name:	Leonard Echessa

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Contact Information

Below you have the mailing address and street address for Jester IV Unit. Use the mailing address if you are going to send a package or letter to an inmate there, and be sure to use the street address if you want to know the location of Jester IV Unit.

Mailing Address

Be sure to read over the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading on this page before you mail a letter or package to a prisoner to make sure that you properly address it, and follow the correct procedure for sending a package or letter. If you don’t follow the appropriate directions, the package or letter could get sent back.

INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER
Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric
4 Jester Road
Richmond TX, 77406

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric
4 Jester Road
Richmond TX, 77406

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (281) 277-3700 (**033)
Fax:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting a prisoner. You should also read the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information below if you are going to go to visit an inmate here.

Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric
4 Jester Road
Richmond TX, 77406

Directions

Four (4) miles east of Richmond on Hwy 90A in Fort Bend County

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Phone Number

State prison inmates don’t have phones in their cells, so you can’t call the inmate, however, there are cases when it might be necessary to know the phone number to Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric.

(281) 277-3700 (**033)

Jester IV Unit prisoners can sometimes make phone calls using various methods:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Jester IV Unit inmates don’t have faxes, so you won’t be able to fax prisoners, but there are cases when it may be useful to have the fax number to the facility.

Email Address

This is the general email address for the prison. You can’t reach prisoners using this address. If you are going to email an inmate, check out the Inmate Email section below.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	550
Total Staff:	391

Inmate Email

In order to send email to an inmate you must follow an exact procedure to make sure that the email message is received by the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates are not allowed to access the internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

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

Before you send a package or letter, you should read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

Institution employees do open and inspect all received general postal correspondence. Received general postal correspondence is read as frequently as necessary to maintain security or monitor a particular problem having to do with inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

This is the proper format for how you should address a letter to an inmate at Jester IV Unit:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric
4 Jester Road
Richmond TX, 77406

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Inmate Money

Each state prison has a Commissary that was started to provide a bank account for inmate money and for purchasing things not issued by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Anyone may add funds into these Commissary accounts with Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can choose to send inmates money by way of postal mail and must send it to the address below and follow the policies listed below:

The funds must be in the form of 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 post office money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be kept for a 15-day hold, and during this hold period the inmate will not get the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return funds that do not have appropriate inmate information provided the envelope it was sent it has a return address. Cash and checks won’t be accepted so don’t send any cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are frequently moved to different correctional facilities throughout the Texas prison system, so you may have to look up what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Click the link below to locate an Texas 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 Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric, make sure you be aware of this information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each Texas state prison has its own policies for inmate visitation and these rules are changed frequently. The procedures listed here may be out of date now, so you should also go to Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric’s site to find the most recent rules for visitation.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance officer will ensure every visitor signs the prison visitors log before they enter the visitation area and upon leaving.

Identification Required

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

For everything listed below, check out the actual prison site as this info is updated 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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Prison Records

Section about Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric 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

Details about Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric death row coming soon.

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Parole

Info about Texas parole will be posted ASAP.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

More information about release procedures coming.

Inmate Programs

Special Education

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Prison Life

Details about what life is like at Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric 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 section on news at Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric will be posted ASAP.

Photos

A section with photos of Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric will be posted ASAP.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric
The yard.
What inmates wear at Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric.

If you have any photos of Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric 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 correctional facility previously?

If so, go to: Jester IV Unit Jobs

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Website

The official website: Jester IV 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.

Speak Your Mind

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Family Resources

Info about family resources coming.

History

A section with the history of Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric coming.

Such as:

Famous Jester IV Unit (J4) – Texas Psychiatric inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

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Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons