Formby State Jail
Local and county jails – Plainview, Texas, United States
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Local and county jails |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| Address | County Road AA 998, 79072 Plainview |
| City / locality | Plainview |
| Region / state | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34.17790, -101.64584 |
Formby State Jail: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
Formby State Jail is listed in this directory under the category “Local and county jails” and is located in Plainview, 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 Formby State Jail is County Road AA 998, 79072 Plainview, in Plainview (Texas, United States). The approximate coordinates are 34.1779, -101.6458.
Within the directory, Plainview 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 Formby State Jail, these are the closest facilities in United States listed in the directory:
- J.B. Wheeler State Jail — about <1 km away (Plainview)
- Hale County Jail — about 6.0 km away (Plainview)
- Lubbock County Detention Center — about 62 km away (Lubbock)
- Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center — about 66 km away (Lubbock)
- John T. Montford Unit — about 75 km away (Lubbock)
Other facilities in Plainview:
More facilities in the category “Local and county jails” in Texas:
- Taylor County Detention Center (Abilene)
- Shackelford County Jail (Albany)
- Randall County Jail (Amarillo)
- Travis County Correctional Facility (Austin)
- Travis County State Jail (Austin)
What type of facility this is
Local jails, county jails and pre-trial detention facilities mainly hold people awaiting trial or serving short sentences, and they usually depend on local or provincial authorities. Because of their function, admissions and releases are more frequent than in a penitentiary and visiting procedures may differ.
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, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Website, 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 Formby State Jail. 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 “Local and county jails” 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 Formby State Jail offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about Formby State Jail
Where is Formby State Jail?
Formby State Jail is located in Plainview, Texas, United States. The recorded address is County Road AA 998, 79072 Plainview.
What type of facility is Formby State Jail?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Local and county jails”. Local jails, county jails and pre-trial detention facilities mainly hold people awaiting trial or serving short sentences, and they usually depend on local or provincial authorities.
What is the phone number or website of Formby State Jail?
The source does not include a phone number, email or website for this facility. Check the official website of the competent prison administration.
What is the capacity of Formby State Jail?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near Formby State Jail?
The closest facility listed in the directory is J.B. Wheeler State Jail, about <1 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit Formby State Jail?
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.