Carol S. Vance Unit is a G1, G2 security level State Prison located in the city of Richmond, Texas. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Texas state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1885 / Brick Building 1933. The facility has a capacity of 378 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Richmond, TX judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Carol S. Vance Unit
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Carol S. Vance Unit is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Carol S. Vance Unit Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Carol S. Vance Unit inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 281-277-3030 **015 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Carol S. Vance Unit State Prison For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Carol S. Vance Unit inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
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| Mon | — |
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| Wed | — |
| Thu | — |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | 8am to 5pm |
| Sun | 8am to 5pm |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Carol S. Vance Unit.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 281-277-3030 **015.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Carol S. Vance Unit State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
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Inmate Name, TDCJ ID Number Vance Unit 2 Jester Road Richmond, TX 77406 | — | — | — |