Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Dawson County Jail?
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Dawson County 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 Dawson County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Lamesa police department at 806-872-7560 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Dawson County 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 Dawson County 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 806-872-7560.
Dawson County 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 Dawson County Jail
More Information
The Dawson County Jail has some interesting history to reveal. This jail is located right in Dawson County, Texas. The county name was named after Nicholas Mosby Dawson, an esteemed soldier of the Texas Revolution.
The Dawson County Jail is a medium security jail. It is fully maintained by the sheriffs at Dawson County. Any offenders from the City and Police jails are transferred to this facility until their sentencing is completed or they are acquitted. Some stay at this jail until they are released on bail. The Dawson County jail will house an offender for a short period of time. The inmates, typically, serve less than a year for their sentence. The inmates are convicted for misdemeanors, fights, assaults, thefts and other various crimes. This facility provides the very basics to those serving their time. The basics include a bathroom facility, TV, three general meals a day and some education opportunities. A work release program and other services are also offered to those who are serving time.
The jail had, previously, needed an expansion. The older facility required 50,000 square foot addition. The facility had medium security beds, infirmary, kitchen, medical clinic, laundry and a central booking facility. The expansion project included a relocation of the Sheriff's Operation Center. This project was incorporated into the existing jail. The new design required extra bed space for the existing facility. The Dawson County jail is, now, providing inmates with a cost efficient modular steel wall panel cell construction in order to lower foundation requirements. The expansion allowed the existing jail to reduce utility and site costs. This jail, in Dawson County still has a concentrated justice complex with continued expansion potential. Include security and operational efficiencies within the entire facility.
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