Crystal City Correctional Facility Inmate Search and Prison Information
Crystal City Correctional Facility, a private prison in Crystal City, Texas, serves as a transfer facility for offenders first entering the prison system. Most will be transitioned to a permanent facility.
Permanent prisoners who work at Crystal City Correctional Facility are held at maximum security and will be held for a minimum of seven years.
There are a variety of guidelines for loved ones who wish to visit or communicate with an inmate.
Crystal City Correctional Facility Prison Information
| Jail Name | Crystal City Correctional Facility |
| Jail Type | Private Facility |
| Location | 6901 North Highway 83, Crystal City, TX, 78839 |
| Contact Numbers | 830-374-3444 |
| City | Crystal City |
| Postal Code | 78839 |
| State | Texas |
| County | Zavala County |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
Public Records Online Search
Criminal Records and Contact Info aggregated from real law enforcement agencies and government court houses.
Inmate Search
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice website hosts an inmate search database where one can search for an inmate by department number or first/last name. Inmates’ holding facility is displayed in search results.
Sending a Mail
While mail is encouraged to keep inmates connected to loved ones, all incoming mail will be opened and inspected. The following items are prohibited to be mailed to inmates: money, cash, photocopied materials exceeding six pages, money orders, and contraband. In addition, pages should not be glued or taped together.
Rules on sending packages should be obtained from Crystal City Correctional Facility. General Texas Department of Criminal Justice guidelines allow packages to be sent if a return address is included. Weight limits, items that can be included, and frequency of packages should be checked with the institution.
Mail should be sent to the following address:
Inmate’s Name and DIN (department identification number)
6901 North Highway 83, Crystal City, TX, 78839
830-374-3444
Zavala County
Sending Money
Offenders at Crystal City Correctional Facility are not allowed to possess physical money, but funds can be deposited into the offender’s account either by depositing in person at the facility or sending a check or money order. The inmate’s name and DIN should be included. It is important to note that if an offender has outstanding fines or court fees, the funds may be applied to paying those.
Phone Calls
Inmates can make phone calls based on the institution’s specific rules. General Texas Department of Criminal Justice rules allow inmates to make collect calls between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. for a duration of thirty minutes. Calls may be monitored. Those wishing to receive calls should make an account with the phone system.
Visiting Rules
Visitation at Crystal City Correctional Facility is an encouraged privilege, as it can help offenders reintegrate into society better upon release from custody. In order to ensure that visiting is family-friendly and safe, there are rules for visitors and inmates to follow.
Identification
All adult visitors are required to present valid and current identification (driver’s license, non-driver photo ID, government issued photo identification, armed services I.D., employment identification with photo).
Searches
Visitors entering Crystal City Correctional Facility are subject to search, including a substance, strip, or personal item search. Additionally, visitors will pass through a metal detector and should refrain from wearing clothing containing medals (doing so will incur a more detail search).
Apparel
Visitors should seek to wear clothing that enhances the atmosphere. They should be dressed completely with appropriate undergarments. Visitors at Crystal City Correctional Facility cannot be barefoot and should refrain from wearing sheer or see-through garments, plunging necklines, bathing suits, shorts/skirts shorter than thigh length, and attire that depicts obscenities or profane language.
Prohibited items/Contraband
Visitors should not bring weapons, drugs, alcohol, cell phones or memory cards into the facility. No items should be given to an offender (money, medicine, etc) without permission from a staff member.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
