Bartlett State Jail
1018 Arnold Drive
Bartlett, Texas 76511, TX 76511-0650
254-527-3300
Fax: 254-527-4489
Facility Public Information Officer: Gina M. Menzies, Asst. Warden (254-527-3300, ext. 2203; Gina.Menzies@correctionscorp.com)
Facility Type: Male, minimum/medium-security, Managed since 1995
Warden: Neill Hodges
Neill Hodges was promoted to warden at Bartlett State Jail in summer 2008. Hodges joined CCA in 2003 as assistant warden at Bradshaw State Jail. He began his career in corrections in 1972 as a correctional officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, advancing through the ranks to major. Hodges also served as assistant warden and warden at various units for TDCJ.
Total beds: 1049
Customer base:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State Jail Division
ACA Accreditation: Yes
Bartlett State Jail is located in the heart of Texas, in the town of Bartlett. Bartlett, which was officially founded in 1881, is a station on the Katy Railroad, State Highway 95, and the border between Williamson and Bell Counties. The current population of the town is estimated at approximately 1,800.
Community Relations:
Bartlett State jail has a Community Relations Board which consists of approximately 20 members of the local community, including the bank president, mayor, county and district judges, and the president of Habitat for Humanity. Once each quarter, the facility hosts a dinner for all Community Relations Board members.
Community Activities:
BSJ supports many community organizations including: Bartlett State Jail Post Trauma Staff Support Team; Granger Lake Park; Adopt-A-Highway; Low-risk Offenders participate in various local projects for the city of Bartlett as well.
Programs Offered:
EDUCATIONAL: Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), Tutor Programs VOCATIONAL: Computer Applications, Horticulture, Construction Carpentry, Building Maintenance, Plumbing Classes, Electrical Trades LIFE SKILLS: Parenting Classes, Adult Living skills such as checkbook financing, interview etiquette and employment application protocol Faith-based programs with designated dorms for both the State Jail and TDCJ-ID offenders
Visitation Schedule:
Saturdays, Sundays - 8:00am to 5:00pm All offenders -- one two-hour visit per weekend, two visitors maximum per visit (not counting children under 16). Available space, visitor's child management abilities dictates number of children allowed. Adult (18 or older) from offender's approved visitors list must accompany children under 16. Different custodies dictate monthly number of contact visits; depends on disciplinary charges, offender's line status. State Jail offenders allowed contact visit after 30 days in unit, disciplinary free. Persons with criminal records not automatically precluded: nature, extent, time proximity of criminal record considered. ID offenders may change approved visitors list once every six months; State Jail offenders, every 60 days. Contact visits -- immediate family, significant others (natural or adoptive) only: (step)mother, (step)father, (step)children/grandchildren, (step)siblings, spouses (ceremonial spouse -- notarized Informal Marriage Declaration and Registration, copy for offender's file required). Non-immediate family, immediate-in-laws (related by marriage), upon Warden approval.
Tour Contact: A/W Gina M. Menzies [254-527-3300, ext. 2203]
Directions:
AUSTIN/BERGSTRUM AIRPORT - I-35-N to Bartlett exit: E Avenue L which becomes FM487; East through Schwertner; turn Right onto CR-301; turn Left onto Arnold Dr.; facility on left. DALLAS - I-35-S to Bartlett exit, FM487 (and follow same as above).