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Larry Gist State Jail (BJ) Texas - Visitor's Guide

This article provides an in-depth guide for family members and friends of inmates at the Larry Gist State Jail (BJ) in Texas, covering various topics from contact information to visitation rights and frequently asked questions.

Overview of Larry Gist State Jail (BJ)

Larry Gist State Jail, usually referred to as Gist Jail, is a facility in Texas that houses male offenders. It focuses on substance abuse treatment, educational programs, and preparing inmates for reintegration into society upon release.

Contact Information

Address: 3295 FM 3514, Beaumont, TX 77705, United States

Phone Number: (409) 727-8400

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

How to Locate an Inmate

Inmates at Larry Gist State Jail can be located via the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s offender information search on their website. You will require the offender’s TDCJ number or their full name and exact date of birth.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Larry Gist State Jail is allowed based on the inmate's housing assignment. To ensure a visit, it is advised to confirm the schedule a day prior. Each inmate is allowed visitation on weekends generally between 8 AM and 5 PM. Ensure to check the current visiting status as rules may change due to health protocols or security measures.

Sending Money to Inmates

Family and friends can send money to inmates at Larry Gist State Jail through JPay services. It can be done online, via the mobile app, or by visiting designated kiosks. More details can be found on www.jpay.com.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make phone calls but cannot receive them. Video visitation services are available via JPay’s platform, enabling virtual visits which can be scheduled on the JPay website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The jail provides various programs including educational programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services. The aim is to help inmates gain useful skills and improve their wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the visitation requirements at Larry Gist State Jail?

Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list, must present valid ID, and follow the dress code and conduct rules set by the facility.

Q: Can inmates receive mail at the jail?

Yes, inmates can receive mail but it should not contain contraband. All mail is inspected by the staff for security reasons.

Note: Information provided in this guide was correct at the time of writing; however, policies and regulations can change. It’s important to verify with the official website or directly contact Larry Gist State Jail for the most recent updates.

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

1.5

Inmate Food Quality

1.5

Inmate Privacy

1.7

Visitation Rights

1.7

Treatment of Visitors

1.7

Commissary Items and Prices

1.6

Phone Availability

2.3

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

1.7

Cleanliness of Facility

1.6

How Inmates Treat Each Other

1.8

How Officers Treat Inmates

1.6

Educational Program Quality

2.2

Recreational Program Choices

1.9

Warden

2.1

Library Quality

2.2

Mental Health Programs

2.1

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

2.2

Reviews

F

Family Member

I am a family member of an inmate , I do not think this is a well , clean , organized SAFE PLACE . A loved one has talked about good days of him coming home . Towards his release date he claimed he was feeling unwell so they took him to Galveston hospital .They told the family he was there and that they were going to run test . Now we the family are unsure when exactly , he was taken to the hospital. They called the family a few days later to let us know the found liver problems . Nothing makes sense we need answers . They decided to release him back to GIST UNIT and release him home next day April 2nd 2021 was his official release date . When family picked him up he was in poor health we rushed him to hospital near home . Where he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer . AND DIED NEXT DAY APRIL 4 ,2021 My only wish is to have his medical records . And why wasn't they family nor him alerted sooner about his illness where there could of been a chance saving him .!!! FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE !!! Our family was expecting a healthy man coming home , because that's how he was before going to GIST UNIT . And on his initial release date we find him unwell and sick and dies the next day . Why ? why wasn't he told he had cancer ? why wasn't the family notified sooner ? Why ? Why didn't the nurses or doctor fail these observations . From having stage 4 cancer he was skin and bones and yellow of skin and was not eating and couldn't keep anything down before he died , The family was only with him 1 day out of the the 4years and 2 months he was GIST UNIT . We just want answers !

F

Family Member

I found the C/OS to be horrible, rude and only visited once. I believe the inmates safety is at risk, I believe rape by other inmates go unchecked and staff do not care. Its the most corrupt unit I ever visited. Should be shutdown immediately! More harm than good.

F

Family Member

This facility is despicable I wouldn’t want an enemy to go here they do not give inmates serious medication and it is very much race based. It’s the worst prison ever and the warden is a real sick person and cares less about the well being for the inmates there

F

Family Member

first visit unbelivable

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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