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Guide to Marlin Transfer Facility (N1), Texas

An informative resource for families and friends of inmates at Marlin Transfer Facility.

Overview of Marlin Transfer Facility (N1)

The Marlin Transfer Facility (N1), located in Marlin, Texas, is a state prison designed for the transfer of inmates. This facility serves as a reception center for newly sentenced male inmates where they are evaluated before being assigned to a permanent facility.

Contact Information

Address: 2893 State Highway 6, Marlin, TX 76661, United States

Phone Number: +1 254-883-3858

Website: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/unit_directory/n1.html

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Marlin Transfer Facility, visit the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's offender search tool at TDCJ Offender Search. You will need the inmate's TDCJ Number or full legal name to perform a search.

Visitation Information

Visitation hours at Marlin Transfer Facility are generally on the weekends. Due to varying procedures impacted by COVID-19 protocols, it is advised to contact the facility directly to confirm visiting hours and the documentation needed.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates at the Marlin Transfer Facility through three primary means:

  • Electronic funds transfer via JPay or MoneyGram.
  • Money order mailed directly to the facility.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Marlin Transfer Facility does not allow inmates to receive phone calls directly. However, inmates can make collect calls to family and friends. Register with Securus Technologies at SecurusTech to manage and fund accounts for phone and video communication.

Inmate Services and Programs

Marlin Transfer Facility provides various programs designed for the well-being and development of inmates. These include educational programs, vocational training, counseling, and rehabilitation services designed to aid inmates in their future integration into society.

History of the Facility

The Marlin Transfer Facility was opened with a primary mission to process new inmates and assess their needs to facilitate their transfer to permanent locations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Security and Management

The facility is overseen by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and maintains strict security protocols to ensure the safety and security of both inmates and staff.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates newly convicted or transferred from other facilities arrive at Marlin Transfer Facility and undergo booking and initial assessment. Release processes depend on the transfer orders received upon completion of their assigned assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlin Transfer Facility

Q: What items can I bring to an inmate during visitation?

A: Only essential items such as clothing for court appearances can be brought, subject to approval by the facility administrators. All items must be verified during visitation check-in.

Q: How can I find out if an inmate has been transferred from Marlin?

A: Keep track of an inmate’s location by using the TDCJ online database, or by contacting Marlin Transfer Facility directly.

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

10

Inmate Privacy

10

Visitation Rights

5

Treatment of Visitors

5

Commissary Items and Prices

6

Phone Availability

10

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

10

Cleanliness of Facility

10

How Inmates Treat Each Other

9

How Officers Treat Inmates

6

Educational Program Quality

10

Recreational Program Choices

10

Warden

5

Library Quality

3

Mental Health Programs

5

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

2

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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