Jefferson County TX Correctional Facility

Jefferson County TX Correctional Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 409-726-2540

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Jefferson County TX Correctional Facility is a medium-security detention center located at 5030 Hwy 69 S Beaumont, TX which is operated locally by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Jefferson County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Beaumont Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Jefferson Co Jail is a "short-term" facility certified by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards designed to house inmates in a direct supervision atmosphere that is safe and secure. The Corrections Facility intent through education and rehabilitation programs is to interrupt the cycle of criminal activity that results in the recidivism of the persons being incarcerated. Educational programs include Anger Management, GED, Auto Body repair, as well as, other programs offered by the Correctional Facility.

The JCCF provides services to a daily average inmate population of over 800 inmates, all of which must enter or be released through the Intake and Releases Section respectively. Each person brought into the facility is processed in the same manner.

• Searched
• Property taken, logged, bagged
• Processed through the Identification section
• Medically screened for obvious injuries etc.
• Booked-in, advised of charges and means of release if any
• If unable to secure release, dressed in facility uniform and
• Housed in temporary quarters prior to final classification.

After a person has completed the booking process, he/she will be placed into one of several classifications: high risk, medium risk, low-risk, and/or trustee status. These classifications are based on records compiled by this agency and criminal history compiled by the Texas Criminal Information Center and the National Criminal Information Center. Utilizing this information, inmates are classified by current charges, past history, conduct in the facility, and in some cases, mental stability in the least restrictive manner possible. Initial medical screening is conducted by a state-certified paramedic in order to assess any obvious medical conditions. Once classified, medical personnel will attempt to obtain a full medical history for this person, and conduct a physical to determine other medical needs. The procedure includes the creation of a permanent medical chart, a series of medical-related questions, and a basic overall evaluation of the person's health.

Releases – The primary function of the releasing section is to ensure the proper and timely release of all persons from our custody. The most common forms of release are: posting bond; paying one's fines requirements; receiving credit for time served; a refusal from the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office; or a commitment ordering a subject to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system.

Minimum and Medium Risk Facilities – The interiors of these facilities are similarly designed. Both are open bay dormitory-style with a raised area for the officer to observe the entire area. The differences begin with the fact that minimum risk inmates have considerable freedom of movement within the facility, though that movement is controlled, monitored, and records of current location are maintained. Medium risk inmates are continually controlled and any movement outside their living area conducted under escort.

Maximum Risk Facilities – Jefferson County has two maximum-security buildings with 186 beds for persons,

• Classified by offense or history as high risk
• Administratively separated due to an inability to function in the general population
• Separated from the general population for disciplinary infractions for a maximum of 15 to 30 days dependent upon the severity of those infractions
• Separated from the general population for protective reasons, perhaps due to infamous crimes
• Separated from the general population for "special conditions", perhaps mentally ill

Law Library – The Law Library provides adequate and meaningful Access to Courts for every person held in jail. The main library serves Low and Medium security prisoners, while an Auxiliary serves Maximum-security prisoners.

Education – The Education Department conducts or coordinates many programs for the inmates of the facility. These include, but are not limited to G.E.D., Parenting classes, AA meetings, and reading classes.

visitation Info

Jefferson County Correctional Facility – Visitation

Effective August 11, 2019, the following Visitation Schedule will go into effect. All visits must be scheduled the day prior to the visit.

INMATE ARE ALLOWED TWO 50 MINUTE VISITS PER WEEK.

• MONDAY 1:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. M & N (RED)
• TUESDAY 1:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. GENERAL POPULATION (BLUE) ALL FEMALES
• WEDNESDAY 1:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. P & Q (ORANGE)
• THURSDAY 1:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. P & Q (ORANGE) YOUTHFUL INMATES (GREEN)
• FRIDAY 1:30 P.M. – 7:45 P.M. M & N (RED) GENERAL POPULATION (BLUE)
• SATURDAY 7:30 A.M. – 1:45 P.M. ALL FEMALES YOUTHFUL INMATES (GREEN) GENERAL POPULATION (BLUE)
• SUNDAY 7:30 A.M. – 1:45 P.M. P & Q (ORANGE)

HOLIDAY HOURS WILL BE 7:30 A.M. – 1:45 P.M. FOR ALL COUNTY HOLIDAYS.

Visitation will be open Monday – Friday until 8:30 pm and Saturday – Sunday until 2:30 pm for kiosk deposits.

ID, Keys and Cash/Credit Card for the kiosk are the only items allowed in the building.

CELLPHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING

You must remain in the Visitation Building from your time of arrival until your visit is complete or your visit will be terminated.

How to visit an inmate at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility

1. You must call Visitation at (409) 726-2565 the day prior to your visit to set up an appointment time.
2. Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
3. Visits are 50 minutes.
4. Only two visitors at a time per inmate.
5. Everyone must show identification before entering the visitation area. Only government-issued photo ID’s are allowed.
6. You must remain in the Visitation Building from your time of arrival until your visit is complete or your visit will be terminated.
7. The following items are not allowed.
   • Purses
   • Cell Phones
   • Cameras
   • Recording Devices
   • Bags
   • Food or Drinks including baby bottles and sippy cups.
   • Toys
8. Children must be kept quiet and by your side at all times or you will lose your visit.
9. Stay in your assigned booth. You are not allowed to change booths.
10. Pacifiers and blankets can be brought in for babies.
11. The following clothing is not allowed.
    • Tank tops or halter tops
    • Short shorts or short dresses
    • See thru clothing
    • Sleeveless shirts
    • Pants or shorts with holes or tears
12. GTL and Keefe kiosks are in the Visitation Building to add money to an inmate’s commissary or phone account.