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Guide for Inmate Family Members at Dr. Lane Murray Prison, Texas

Overview of Dr. Lane Murray Prison

Dr. Lane Murray Prison, often referred to as LM Unit, is a correctional facility for female offenders located in Gatesville, Texas. It primarily houses inmates who require special medical or psychiatric care and provides various rehabilitative programs aimed at preparing inmates for reintegration into society.

Contact Information

Address: 1916 N. Hwy 36 Bypass, Gatesville, TX 76596

Phone Number: (254) 865-2000

Website: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/unit_directory/lm.html

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate at Dr. Lane Murray Prison, you can use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s online offender search tool available at TDCJ Offender Search. You need the inmate's TDCJ number or their full name and exact birth date.

Visitation Information

Visitation hours vary by the inmate’s housing assignment. For up-to-date visitation hours at Dr. Lane Murray Prison, call the administration at (254) 865-2000 or check online. All visitors must be approved by the facility in advance and adhere to the dress code and visitation rules set by the prison.

How to Send Money

Family members can send money to an inmate via the eCommDirect system, which can be accessed at eCommDirect. This system also allows the purchase of commissary goods for inmates at Dr. Lane Murray Prison.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at LM Unit can make collect calls to approved phone numbers. The use of Securus Technologies allows for video visitations as well. More information and registration for these services can be accessed on Securus Technologies website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers a variety of programs, including educational courses, vocational training, mental health support, and substance abuse treatment aimed at rehabilitation and successful reentry into society.

Frequently Asked Questions

**What items can I bring to visitation at Dr. Lane Murray Prison?**

Visitors are generally allowed to bring a photo ID and keys, but all other items like mobile phones, bags, or food items are not permitted. Check the facility’s website for detailed information on allowable items.

**How can I apply for visitation rights?**

To apply for visitation rights, you must submit a visitation application form to the administration at Dr. Lane Murray Prison. The form can be found on the Texas Department of Criminal Justice website or obtained directly from the prison.

Security and Management Information

The prison is equipped with advanced security systems and trained personnel to ensure the safety and security of both inmates and staff. The facility operates under the management of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

This informational guide aims to assist family members and friends of inmates at Dr. Lane Murray Prison with navigating the facility’s protocols and services.

What do Former Inmates Think?

In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences within this prison, we present a compilation of ratings and reviews from former/current inmates. These ratings and reviews offer valuable insights into their perceptions of the facility, its programs, and the impact it has had on their lives.

Categories

Inmate Safety

0.67

Inmate Food Quality

1.33

Inmate Privacy

1

Visitation Rights

4

Treatment of Visitors

6

Commissary Items and Prices

4

Phone Availability

2.67

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

4

Cleanliness of Facility

3.67

How Inmates Treat Each Other

3

How Officers Treat Inmates

1

Educational Program Quality

4.67

Recreational Program Choices

1

Warden

1

Library Quality

5

Mental Health Programs

2

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

1

Reviews

I

Former Inmate

They think it's ok to let us die because we committed a crime corrupt feed us sick animals with boils and diseases

I

Former Inmate

they do not do security checks like they are suppose to my friend who was mentally ill took herself off her psych meds heavy psych meds begged for help and noone cared she hung herself and by the time someone could get an officers attention she had been dead for hours rigor had set in if they did there job correctly and did security checks she would be alive today horrible officers and rank there

I

Former Inmate

the officers are all corrupt they through women to the ground this place should be condemmed people need to look into it

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

5

Inmate Food Quality

4

Inmate Privacy

4.2

Visitation Rights

5.4

Treatment of Visitors

6.4

Commissary Items and Prices

4

Phone Availability

3.6

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

3.4

Cleanliness of Facility

2.6

How Inmates Treat Each Other

4.2

How Officers Treat Inmates

2.4

Educational Program Quality

5

Recreational Program Choices

2.6

Warden

3.4

Library Quality

4.2

Mental Health Programs

2.2

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

2

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

Dr. Lane Murray Prison (LM) Inmate Searcher

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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