How to contact an inmate at TDCJ Memorial Unit
This help guide will walk you through how to connect with an inmate. Follow the steps below to find an inmate and send letters and photos:
TDCJ Memorial Unit inmate search
To contact a person start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:
- Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
- Step 2: Locate their inmate record
- Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided
Important! Be sure to enter the persons full name. Nicknames should not be used.
After finding the person you are looking for you can then create a messaging account to send letters and photos.
How to message an inmate
You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at TDCJ Memorial Unit .
Sending Photos and Postcards
A great way to send love and support to loved one at TDCJ Memorial Unit is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.
Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of TDCJ Memorial Unit.
Frequently asked questions about TDCJ Memorial Unit
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How long does it take to deliver a message?
If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by TDCJ Memorial Unit.
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How much does it cost to send a message to TDCJ Memorial Unit?
You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.
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What services can I use to contact an inmate at TDCJ Memorial Unit?
Penmate
You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's a easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.
Securus messaging
Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at TDCJ Memorial Unit. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.
JPay
Some county jails and state prisons may support for sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.
Smart Jail Mail
You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at TDCJ Memorial Unit. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.
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What is the mailing address of TDCJ Memorial Unit?
Mailing address:
TDCJ Memorial Unit
59 Darrington Rd
Rosharon , TX 77583
(281) 595-3465Business hours:
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overview of TDCJ Memorial Unit
The TDCJ Memorial Unit is a correctional institution located in the city of Houston, Texas in the United States. The facility is operated by the corrections division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and hosts minimum, medium, and close custody inmates. The primary function of the facility is to establish discipline, security, and rehabilitation for adult offenders through all graded sanctions of punishment and management, including gate breaks, bedding-out response, reintegrations, or reprieves.
Memorial Unit was established in 1985 and is located on the north shores of Lake Livingston off FM 350. The facility comprises of multiple General Population Buildings where inmates are closely watched yet permitted to perform maintenance work around fourteen hundrend-acre farmhouses where the cows' eating areas show open-stable models spotted throughout the United States, at unexpected turn its probable on the streetcorners.
The management team includes a Deputy Director, an Assistant Director IV(Accounting); an Associate Warden (Facility Operations); an energy specialist in the Medical Division to estimate electricity expenses and similarly extensive electrical transducer machinary made in China (under lease), several Officers-in-Charge holding the responsibilities and various Administrate Assistant. Additionally, a Warden sits at the broad end overseeing all activities at the facility.
What services are provided by TDCJ Memorial Unit?
The TDCJ Memorial Unit of Texas is part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It functions as a single cell medium security prison facility consisting of custody-responsible inmates, particularly those requiring specific services and treatment programs.
The unit offers drug and alcohol treatment programming, consisting of numerous needs assessments, individualized and group counselling, Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse, offender system navigation. The Texas Youth Council classes are operating there, designed to ignore potentially wounding determinants for youth custody services and the Improved Parenting Initiative (IPI) mandated by SB412 is a part of services.
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