Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail

Know somebody incarcerated at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail? Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail is a correctional facility in the Texas state prison system. This guide will tell you info about everything one might want to know about Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail: How to locate an inmate here. Visitation policies and procedures. The prison’s address and phone number. How to send mail and money to an inmate at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail. And everything else.

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Jobs	Reviews
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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail
Year Opened:	1995
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Jack
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	J1 – J5, G1, G2, Transient
Warden Name:	Cole McKennon

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Contact Information

Here you have the mailing address and street address for Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a letter or package to someone there, and make sure to use the street address if you need to know the actual location of Lindsey Unit.

Mailing Address

You should also read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section on this page before you send a package or letter to a prisoner to make sure that you correctly address the item, and use the appropriate steps for mailing a letter or package. If you don’t use the appropriate protocol, the letter or package might not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME AND REGISTER NUMBER
Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail
1620 FM 3344
Jacksboro TX, 76458

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail
1620 FM 3344
Jacksboro TX, 76458

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (940) 567-2272
Fax:

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you plan to visit a prisoner. You should read over the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule sections further down on this page if you are going to go to visit an inmate at Lindsey Unit.

Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail
1620 FM 3344
Jacksboro TX, 76458

Directions

1.6 miles north of Jacksboro on FM 3344 in Jack County

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Phone Number

Lindsey Unit prisoners don’t have phones in their cells, so you can’t call prisoners, but, there are times when it may be useful to have the phone number to the prison.

(940) 567-2272

Lindsey Unit prisoners may be able to make calls with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Prisoners don’t have faxes, so you won’t get to fax an inmate, but there are cases when it is helpful to have the fax machine number to Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail.

Email Address

This email address is the general email for the prison. You can’t contact prisoners at this address. If you need to send an email to an inmate, read the Inmate Email heading further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	1031
Total Staff:	234

Inmate Email

To send an email message to a prisoner you must use an exact process to make sure that the message is received by the prisoner.

Inmate Internet Access

State prisoners are not allowed to access the Internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are certain rules that you have to follow when mailing mail to a state prisoner. If you don’t follow these rules then the mail might not make it there.

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

Mail Monitoring

Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail employees do open and read all received general postal correspondence. Incoming general mail and packages may be read as frequently as is necessary to keep safety and security or monitor problems having to do with any inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

This is the proper format for how you should address mail to an inmate at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID NUMBER
Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail
1620 FM 3344
Jacksboro TX, 76458

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Inmate Money

Each state correctional institution has a Commissary which serves to provide inmates a bank account for inmate monies and for purchasing things not issued by the correctional facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources may add funds to these accounts using the U.S. Postal Service and Western Union.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can choose to send inmates funds by way of postal mail and will have to send those funds to this address and do so in accordance with the directions shows below:

The deposit must be in the form of a money order made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You should use a postal money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be held for a 15-day hold period, in which the inmate will not get the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return any funds that do not have appropriate prisoner information provided the envelope it was sent it has a return address. Personal checks and cash will not be deposited so do not send any cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are frequently transported to different prisons throughout the Texas prison system, so you may have to locate what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Click on the link below to find an Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Texas state prisons: Texas State Prisons

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you go to visit an inmate at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail, you must be aware of the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each Texas state prison has its own policies for prison visitation and these policies are changed regularly. The procedures listed below might be out of date by the time you are reading this, so you should also read Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail’s website to find the latest rules for visitation.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard will make sure each visitor signs the inmate visitors log when entering the visitation area and upon departure.

Identification Required

Photo identification of visitors is required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state issued picture ID is acceptable.

For all of the points shown below, read the main correctional facility site as this info is changed 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

Information about Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail prison records to be added later.

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

Information about Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail death row will be posted ASAP.

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Parole

More information about Texas parole coming.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Details about getting released from Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail will be posted ASAP.

Inmate Programs

Adult Basic Education, GED, Life Skills, Remedial I
Vocational Programs: Computer Applications, Horticulture, Industrial Cleaning, Electrical. Faith Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services

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Prison Life

Information about what life is like at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private 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

Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail news will be posted ASAP.

Photos

Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail photos coming soon.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail
The yard.
What inmates wear at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail.

If you have any photos of Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private 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 trying to find a job at a correctional facility? Do you have experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility in the past?

If so, check out: Lindsey Unit Jobs

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Website

The official website: Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail 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:

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

Tell Your Story

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Family Resources

More information about family resources available at Lindsey Unit (LN) – Texas Private State Jail to be added later.

History

A history section coming.

Such as:

Famous Lindsey Unit (LN) – 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.

Links

Information About Other Texas State Prisons: Texas State Prisons