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Dallas County North Tower Jail (Lew Sterrett Jail) - Comprehensive Guide for Inmate Families

Overview of Dallas County North Tower Jail

The Dallas County North Tower Jail, commonly known as Lew Sterrett Jail, is a major correctional facility in Dallas, Texas. This facility serves as the primary detention center for Dallas County and is part of the larger Lew Sterrett Justice Center. It houses both male and female inmates, including those in general population and those with special needs.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in the Dallas County North Tower Jail, you can use the Dallas County Inmate Search online tool. Simply enter the inmate's name or booking number to find their current custody status and housing location.

Visitation Information

Visitation at the Dallas County North Tower Jail is conducted through a video visitation system. Each inmate is allowed one 20-minute visit per week. Visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance.

  • Visitation Hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • To schedule a visit, families need to create an account at Dallas County Video Visitation.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates via the JailFunds platform. Funds can be used by inmates to purchase commissary items and pay for other expenses while incarcerated.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make collect calls from the facility. For enhanced communication options, there is a video calling service available that allows for face-to-face communication between inmates and their loved ones.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs designed to aid in the rehabilitation and education of inmates. These include GED preparation, substance abuse programs, and religious services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What items can I bring during a visit?

Visitors are not allowed to bring any items to the inmates. All necessary items must be purchased by the inmates through the commissary.

News Related to the Facility

New Health and Safety Measures Implemented in Dallas County Jails

In response to recent health concerns, Dallas County North Tower Jail has introduced new sanitation and health measures to ensure the safety of both the staff and the inmates.

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General Stats for Texas

Texas Total Number of Inmates

200,504

Texas Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

334,353

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

443

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

110,437

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

18,462

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

9,249

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.4

121,720

Female

7.6

10,014

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

52.8

1,953

Detained

46.55

1,722

Diverted

0.49

18

Prisons and Jails in Texas