Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Balch Springs Police Jail?
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Balch Springs Police Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Balch Springs Police Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Balch Springs police department at 972-557-6000 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Balch Springs Police Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Texas inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Texas.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Balch Springs Police Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 972-557-6000.
Balch Springs Police Jail Visitation Hours
Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Balch Springs Police Jail
More Information
The Balch Springs Police Jail has been in operating ever since the town was first founded, and has grown considerably since then in regards to the services and approach that it offers to inmates. This growth in services has been especially true in the past few decades, as the jail has continued to focus more and more on reducing the number of inmates who re-offend. While many would assume that the purpose of the prison is to punish those who break the law, this is only one small aspect to what the prison does. After all, when it comes to improving safety and other aspects of the community, reducing the risk of re-offense can be a high priority.
Having said that, while the institution has been known to hold inmates for quite some time, it's generally been known to hold inmates before they're moved to the county jail. Because of that, the jail can best be described as a short-term police jail; on top of this, it also primarily houses low-level or first-time offenders. However, when it comes to lower-risk offenders and short sentences of under a year, the Balch Springs Police Jail offers quite a few different features and amenities. While the majority of these amenities are aimed at ensuring that inmates have a basic standard of living, they also focus on helping to educate the majority of inmates who won't be moved to another facility.
Throughout the past few decades, this has been driven by the philosophy of ensuring a peaceful and safe community in the city, as well as in the greater community. Because of that, working with the inmates to support them as they improve themselves has been something that the majority of staff in the institution focus on. Similar to many other jails and prisons of the same size, these amenities are relatively minor and are aimed at some of the more important aspects of an inmate's life. These include the likes of food, exercise and regular contact with family members. This contact is primarily through visits during certain hours, although there are a few other notable ways that an inmate's family members can get in contact with their loved ones.
Visiting hours are regulated to ensure that inmates still perform any tasks and duties throughout the day, such as cleaning, exercising and more. Chief among the other ways that inmates can have contact with the outside world include the likes of phone calls, although these are strictly monitored and limited. Furthermore, it's not uncommon for many inmates who are staying a certain period to send and receive letters. Similar to phone calls, however, these are also heavily monitored to ensure that no paraphernalia or other inappropriate items make their way in or out of prison.
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