French Robertson Unit
Prisons and penitentiaries – Abilene, Texas, United States
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Prisons and penitentiaries |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| Address | FM 3522 12071, 79601 Abilene |
| City / locality | Abilene |
| Region / state | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/unit_directory/rb.html |
| Coordinates | 32.55669, -99.63330 |
French Robertson Unit: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
French Robertson Unit is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in Abilene, Texas, United States. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The responsible organisation or administration on record is Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of French Robertson Unit is FM 3522 12071, 79601 Abilene, in Abilene (Texas, United States). The approximate coordinates are 32.5567, -99.6333.
Within the directory, Abilene has 3 facilities; Texas has 223 facilities across 127 localities, and United States has 2,738 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from French Robertson Unit, these are the closest facilities in United States listed in the directory:
- John Middleton Transfer Facility — about <1 km away (Abilene)
- Taylor County Detention Center — about 18 km away (Abilene)
- Bluebonnet Detention Facility — about 33 km away (Anson)
- Shackelford County Jail — about 36 km away (Albany)
- Rolling Plains Regional Jail and Detention Center — about 69 km away (Haskell)
Other facilities in Abilene:
More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Texas:
- Nathaniel J. Neal Unit (Amarillo)
- William P. Clements Unit (Amarillo)
- H. H. Coffield Unit (Anderson County)
- H. H. Coffield Unit - P6 Dormitory (Anderson County)
- Mark W. Michael Unit (Anderson County)
What type of facility this is
Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial. They are usually organised into units or regimes with different security levels and include areas for healthcare, education, work and rehabilitation activities.
In the United States, prisons are run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (federal prisons), each state's department of corrections, and county sheriffs' offices and local governments (jails).
Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.
Data on record for this profile
This profile includes: Address, Website, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Capacity, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.
Before visiting or contacting the facility
These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to French Robertson Unit. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.
- Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
- Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
- Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
- Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
- Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
- If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
- If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
- Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.
Services and procedures common in this type of facility
In facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that French Robertson Unit offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about French Robertson Unit
Where is French Robertson Unit?
French Robertson Unit is located in Abilene, Texas, United States. The recorded address is FM 3522 12071, 79601 Abilene.
What type of facility is French Robertson Unit?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries”. Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial.
What is the phone number or website of French Robertson Unit?
The contact details on record are: https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/unit_directory/rb.html.
What is the capacity of French Robertson Unit?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near French Robertson Unit?
The closest facility listed in the directory is John Middleton Transfer Facility, about <1 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit French Robertson Unit?
It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.