Johnson County TX Correctional Facility (ICE) – LaSalle

The Sheriff of Johnson County is responsible for the safe operation and security of the Johnson County Correctional Facility and has contracted with LaSalle Corrections, a private prison company. The Correctional Facility has been expanded three times under this administration starting with 311 beds. In 2000, another 176 were added. In 2006, an additional 288 were made available for a total of 775. In 2010, another 96 beds were added bringing the total beds to 871. In the near future, a fourth expansion will be added totaling a holding capacity of more than 1,000 beds.

The goal for all LaSalle inmate programs is to change lives through the implementation and development of evidence-based and innovative programming solutions. From booking to re-entry, LaSalle offers a variety of programs and services to securely process, house, treat, and return inmates to society. In addition to offering typical activities like outside recreation, telephone communications, and commissary services in our facilities, there are opportunities to pursue continuing education, participate in rehabilitative programs, develop vocational skills, and even earn additional income that is available to inmates.

The Jail Division’s Mission is to build a strong, united, professional team dedicated to serving the citizens of Johnson County by providing a safe, secure, and constitutional detention facility in the most respectful, professional, and fiscally responsible manner with the resources provided. Johnson County entered into a contract with LaSalle Corrections, a private management company to operate the Jail.

Program Categories:

• Accountability Planning – Supervision strategies are devised by a panel of advisors (i.e., law enforcement, community partners, correctional staff, family members, etc.) in order to assure a continuum of care for the offender during incarceration and upon release. This process begins with an initial intake process for the offender in order to assess programming need and then follows with the implementation of an individualized plan aimed at preparing the offender for successful re-entry.
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) – CBT addresses emotional, psychological, and cognitive disorders through behavior modifications. By aiding offenders in recognizing responses to different environments and situations, CBT impacts decision-making. It identifies detrimental patterns of thought and attempts to alter them. It is effective in treating substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders.
• Family Reunification – Children with offender parents are five to six times more likely to be incarcerated than children without offender parents. Family reunification programming focuses on strengthening family support networks. Regular visitation (both face-to-face & video conferencing), family counseling, parenting skills, and services provided for the well being of the child/children, are all utilized resources.
• Victim Awareness – Offenders do not always understand the impact of crime on the community, particularly the victims. Victim awareness programming enhances offenders' comprehension of the cause and effect nature of their actions, especially as it regards to the experience of being victimized. Programming may include any resources that assist the offender in attaining this comprehension, such as panels made up of victims, facilitated group discussion, statistics, audio/visual materials, and more.
• Workforce Development – Work release programs provide a community-based experience for offenders before their release date, and the Workforce Development Program coordinates work release activities with pre-transition educational and vocational training (i.e., GED, technical certification, computer training, etc.) because the synchronization of these processes allows offenders to develop a career path by providing them with marketable skills.

Specific Programs:

• GED, Literacy Training, CDL Computer-based training, Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding, Mechanical Training, Electrical Training, Heavy Equipment Training, Computer Training, Work-Release, Resume Training, Job Application Training, Offender Managed Newsletters, Freedmen Ministry – Accountability Planning & Workforce Development.
• Faith-based Substance Abuse Programs (Celebrate Recovery, Breaking Out: Faith-based Recovery, Drawing Near – Accountability Planning, CBT, Family Reunification, & Victim Awareness.
• Secular Substance Abuse Programs (AA, NA, CA, Blue Walters 90 Substance Abuse Program, STAR 1-year Substance Abuse Program) – Accountability Planning, CBT, Family Reunification, & Victim Awareness.
• Multi-denominational Worship Services, Group and Individual Counseling, Bible Study Sessions, Reading Groups, Offender Choirs, Angel Tree Christmas Gift Ministry, Traveling Sport Teams, Bicycle Repair Program – Accountability Planning, CBT, Family Reunification, & Workforce Development.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Department oversees the duties within the Commissary Division. Lone Star Commissary is the jail's contract commissary service provider for our incarcerated individuals. An inmate may receive funds to be placed on their inmate trust fund account. The inmate trust fund account can be used for commissary purchases or pre-paid phone cards. Cash, debit, and/or credit cards may be used at the GTL kiosk in the main lobby. Debit and/or credit cards may also be used online at: https://www.connectnetwork.com/portal. Our Site ID# 99. Contact GTL customer service at (888)-988-4768 for questions or telephone deposits.

There are two (2) funding options available to family members/friends of the incarcerated individuals.

• Pre-Paid Phone Accounts – Family members/friends may set up a pre-paid account for incarcerated individuals. This option is especially effective if you wish to receive calls on your cell phone or your local telephone service provider does not accept collect calls. This type of account can be set up by telephone at (888) 988-4768 or online at website connectnetwork.com/portal
• Lobby Kiosk –Family members/friends may deposit funds into the account of incarcerated individuals using the kiosk located in the lobby of the jail facility in Cleburne, TX. This kiosk accepts cash, credit cards and debit cards. It is accessible to the public 24 hours a day.

If you need information, or need to leave an urgent message about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (817) 645-2918, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, When leaving an urgent message for a detainee you will need the detainee's full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message. For urgent messages after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays you will need to call (817) 556-6000.