Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison

Are you looking for somebody locked up in Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison? Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison is a state correctional facility in the Texas state prison system. This guide tells you information about everything you might want to know about Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison such as the following: How to locate an inmate here. Visiting an inmate here. The prison’s address and phone number. How to send mail and money to an inmate. And much more…

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Family Resources	Victim Resources
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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison
Year Opened:	1908
Type:	Male
State:	Texas
County:	Brazoria
DOC:	Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Security Level:	G1-G3, G5, Administrative Segregation, Outside Trusty
Warden Name:	James Mossbarger

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Contact Information

Below is the street address and mailing address for Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison. Use the mailing address if you are going to send a package or letter to an inmate at Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison, and be sure to use the street address if you need to know the location of Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison.

Mailing Address

You should check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading below if you are going to mail something to an inmate to make sure that you properly write the address, and use the correct procedure for mailing a package or letter. If you do not follow the correct protocol, the package or letter could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison
1100 FM 655
Rosharon TX, 77583

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison
1100 FM 655
Rosharon TX, 77583

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (281) 595-3491 (**017)
Fax:

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you plan to visit an inmate. You should read over the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information below before you visit an inmate at Ramsey Unit.

Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison
1100 FM 655
Rosharon TX, 77583

Directions

Four (4) miles west of FM 521 on FM 655 in Brazoria County

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Phone Number

Prisoners don’t have phones, so you won’t get to call inmates, but, there are cases when it is useful to know the phone number to Ramsey Unit.

(281) 595-3491 (**017)

Inmates are able to call out using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you can’t fax the inmate, but there are times when it might be useful to have the fax machine number to the facility.

Email Address

This is the main email address for the facility. You cannot reach individuals at this address. If you want to send an email to a prisoner, go to the Inmate Email heading further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	Unit: 1,570 Trusty Camp: 321
Total Staff:	455

Inmate Email

In order to send email to a prisoner at Ramsey Unit you must follow an exact process to make sure that the email letter is received by the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners are not allowed to access the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important protocols that you have to follow when sending postal mail to a prisoner. If you do not then the mail might not be received.

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

Mail Monitoring

Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison guards open and inspect all received general postal correspondence. Received general mail and packages is read as frequently as necessary to ensure safety and security or watch problems confronting any inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

This is the correct format for how you must address a letter or package to an inmate at Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison
1100 FM 655
Rosharon TX, 77583

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Inmate Money

Each state correctional institution has a Commissary which was created to provide inmates a bank type account for prisoner money and for purchasing things not issued to inmates by the prison.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can deposit funds into these Commissary accounts using Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send inmates funds through the postal service and will have to send funds to the address below and follow the policies provided below:

The money has to be in the form of a money order that is made out to the inmate’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 kept for a 15-day hold period, and in this time the prisoner will not get the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return money orders that don’t have correct prisoner information if the envelope you sent it in has an adequate return address. Cash and checks won’t be deposited to the inmate’s account so do not send checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prisoners are often changed to different prison facilities in the state, so you might need to find where an inmate is located using the inmate locator. Click on the link below to look up an Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas 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 go to visit an inmate at Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison, make sure you be aware of the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each prison has its own policies for prison visits and these rules get changed often. The rules listed below could be out of date by the time you are reading this, so make sure to also read Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison’s official website to find the most up to date visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard will make sure each visitor signs the prisoner visitors log when they enter the facility and upon departure.

Identification Required

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

For all of the points listed below, check the main prison site because this information is updated 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

Info about Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison prison records to be added later.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

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Death Row

Info about Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison death row coming soon.

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Parole

More information about Texas parole process coming soon.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

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Release

Details about getting released from Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison coming soon.

Inmate Programs

Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention, Life Matters
Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Specialization (Air Conditioning and Brakes); Diversified Career Preparation; Mill and Cabinetmaking
Apprenticeship Programs: Assembly Technician (Cabinetmaker)
Alvin Community College Academic
University of Houston-Clear Lake Academic (Bachelors and Masters programs)
Alvin Community College Vocational: Data Processing, Web Authoring

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Prison Life

Info about prison life at Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison 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 news section to be added later.

Photos

Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison photos to be added later.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison
The yard.
What inmates wear at Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison.

If you have any photos of Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison 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 job at a correctional facility? Do you have experience? Have you worked at a prison before?

If so, check out: Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison Jobs

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Website

The official website: Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison 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.

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Family Resources

Info about resources for family members of inmates at Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison will be posted ASAP.

History

Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison history coming.

Such as:

Famous Ramsey Unit (R1) – Texas State Prison 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