Dawson State Jail
106 West Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75207
214-744-4422
Fax: 214-744-3113
Facility Public Information Officer: Sharrylon Vestal (sharrylon.vestal@correctionscorp.com)
Facility Type: Male & Female, Medium-security, Managed since 2004
Warden: Raymond Byrd
Raymond Byrd was named warden of Dawson State Jail in November 2008. He previously served as warden at Delta Correctional Facility and as assistant warden at CCA's Dawson State Jail. Byrd began his correctional career in 1984 with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a correctional officer. He worked at several facilities as he promoted to the rank of major. In 1999 he was hired by CCA as an assistant warden at the Winn Correctional facility in Winnfield, LA. Byrd also worked at the Correctional Treatment Facility in Washington, D.C. before returning to Texas at the Bartlett State Jail. In December of 2003, he joined the team at the Dawson State Jail in Dallas, Texas.
Total beds: 2216
Customer base:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
ACA Accreditation: Yes
Dawson State Jail is located in the city of Dallas in the heart of northeast Texas. The greater Dallas area covers approximately 380 square miles and has an approximate population of 1,190,000 residents. The city also boasts over 400 parks and numerous museums, galleries, public art, and performance venues.
Community Activities:
North Texas Food Bank and the City of Rockwall, Pick Up and Remove Litter (P.U.R.L.) Project with city of Dallas
Programs Offered:
Volunteer Chaplaincy Programs, Basic Principles of Life Program and other Faith-based Programs;
Substance Abuse Programs: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery; Life Skills; Educational Programs (including General Education Development - GED)
Visitation Schedule:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday or Sunday only
Visitation Rules:
Visitation Rules are posted in the main entrance of the facility. Please contact the facility for more visitation information.
Tour Contact: Jeanette Carter [214-744-4422, ext. 102]
Directions:
DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - International Pky South to TX183 East approximately 11 miles; merge onto I35E South to exit 429B, North Stemmons Fwy toward Commerce Street West; bear onto Commerce Street to West Commerce Street; make a "U" turn at Republic Street onto West Commerce Street.
DALLAS/LOVE FIELD AIRPORT - Harry Hines Boulevard toward TX354 Loop South; continue on Market Center Boulevard; bear onto Industrial Boulevard; turn onto Commerce Street; make a "U" turn at Republic Street onto to West Commerce Street.