TDCJ - Beauford H. Jester I Unit (J1)

State Prison

Last Updated: April 25, 2020
Address
1 Jester Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
Beds
323
County
Fort Bend
Phone
281-277-3030

Jester I Unit is for State Prison offenders sentenced up to twelve months.

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TDCJ - Beauford H. Jester I Unit (J1) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 281-277-3030

The inmates housed at Jester I Unit located at 1 Jester Rd in Richmond, TX are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

The Beauford H. Jester I Unit (J1) is a Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFPF), a state prison for adult males operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) located in Fort Bend County, Texas. The unit holds about 350 inmates and is situated on about 940 acres (co-located with Carol Vance Unit, Jester III Unit, and Jester IV Unit which lie to the southeast), situated on the Jester State Prison Farm property.

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Maximum Capacity *: 323 Custody Levels Housed: Substance Abuse Offenders Approximate Acreage: 933 (Co-located with Jester III, Jester IV, and Vance) Agricultural Operations: Regional Pest Control; Unit Garden; Jester I, Jester III, and Vance work in cooperation: Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, Swine Finishing Operation, Contract Farming and Grazing, Mechanical Shop, and Combine Shed. Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: None Facility Operations: Unit Maintenance Additional Operations: None Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical, dental, and out-patient mental health services. Digital Medical Services (DMS), electronic specialty clinics, and CPAP accommodating housing available. Managed by UTMB. Special Treatment Programs: Special Needs Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFPF) Educational Programs: Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED) Additional Programs/Services: Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative Community Work Projects: None Volunteer Initiatives: Religious/Faith Based Studies and Activities

Inmate Locator

TDCJ - Beauford H. Jester I Unit (J1) is a facility in the Texas Department of Corrections. The DOC publishes the names of their current inmates and identifies which of their locations the inmate is being held. Your search should start with the first DOC locator to see if your loved one is there. Begin with the first three letters of the offender's first and last name, it does not have to be spelled exactly.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content for the purpose of accessing and utilizing any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your own inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

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Visitation Information

Beauford H. Jester I Unit - Visitation

Saturdays and Sundays - 8 am to 5 pm

Visits are two hours in duration and limited to one visit per weekend. The type of visit will depend on the inmate's internal status, which will determine if they are eligible for contact or non-contact visits. All visitors are encouraged to contact the facility before they visit to ensure visitation has not been canceled and that their inmate is still currently located at the unit.

Any visitor who is traveling over 300 miles to attend visitation may qualify for a special visit. Special visits allow for a longer visiting session to occur. Contact the warden's office for more information and to request a special visit.

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