TDCJ - Memorial Unit Unit (DA)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 09, 2024
Address
59 Darrington Rd, Rosharon, TX 77583
Beds
1610
County
Brazoria
Phone
281-595-3465

Darrington Unit is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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You can support your loved ones at Darrington Unit on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 281-595-3465.

Located at 59 Darrington Rd in Rosharon, TX, Darrington Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Darrington Unit offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The Memorial Unit, exclusively for male inmates, has a unit capacity of 1,610, while the Trusty Camp currently remains idled. Spanning approximately 6,770 acres, the facility engages in diverse agricultural operations, including cow/calf operations, crop cultivation, egg production, and swine finishing, alongside maintaining security animals and storage facilities.

Operational tasks at Memorial Unit primarily revolve around unit maintenance, ensuring the smooth functioning of the facility. Additionally, it houses a tire retreading facility to support manufacturing and logistics operations.

In addition to its core operations, the Memorial Unit hosts the Windham Southern Region Administrative Office and utilizes narcotic canines for enhanced security measures.

Medical services at Memorial encompass ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health care, available round the clock. The facility offers regional digital medical services, electronic specialty clinics, and housing accommodations for CPAP users, with oversight from UTMB.

Educational programs at Memorial focus on literacy, special education, pre-release preparation, and cognitive intervention. Career and technology programs cover areas such as HVAC and automotive specialization, providing inmates with valuable vocational skills.

Supplementary programs and services include an adult education program, chaplaincy services, community tours, a faith-based dormitory, the GO KIDS Initiative, peer education, reentry planning, and The Heart of Texas Foundation College of Ministry, offering a holistic approach to rehabilitation.

Memorial Unit actively participates in community work projects, providing services to local agencies, food banks, Habitat for Humanity, and wildlife conservation efforts.

Volunteer initiatives at Memorial encompass substance abuse education, life skills training, support groups, and religious or faith-based studies and activities, fostering personal growth and development among inmates. Through these initiatives, Memorial Unit strives to contribute positively to both inmate rehabilitation and community welfare.

Inmate Locator

Darrington Unit maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Inmate Visitation

Visitation plays an important role in maintaining the association between inmates and their friends and family as well as strengthening family ties. Visitation Procedure Update (effective December 28, 2023)

Preparing for your visit:

Before you travel to a unit:

  • Confirm the inmate is assigned to the unit you are planning to visit and has visitation privileges.
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  • Confirm the unit visitation schedule and verify that visitation has not been canceled. An eligible inmate cannot receive visitors if visitation has been canceled.

  • Do not bring cash (except coins, not more than $35).

  • No cell phones inside the secure perimeter.

  • Spiritual visits must be coordinated through the warden’s office.

Each inmate is only allowed one visit per weekend. To the extent possible, individuals on an inmate’s Visitors List should coordinate with one another and with the inmate to prevent subsequent visitors from being declined when they arrive at the unit.

General Information Guide for Families of Inmates (English/Español) - PDF
Inmate Rules and Regulations for Visitation (English/Español) - PDF

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