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The Lucile Plane State Jail: A Profile

The Lucile Plane State Jail (often referred to as the Plane Unit) is a key facility within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. Located in Liberty County, Texas, it serves as a prominent correctional center dedicated to the housing and rehabilitation of female offenders.

History and Overview

Established in May 1995, the Lucile Plane State Jail holds the distinction of being the first women's state jail opened in Texas. Located approximately five miles north of Dayton, Texas, on Highway 321, the facility occupies a 394-acre site.

It is strategically co-located with the L.V. Hightower Unit and the Henley State Jail, creating a cluster of correctional resources in the Liberty County area. Since its inception, the unit has played a specific role in the state's efforts to manage and process state jail felons, providing a secure environment tailored to the needs of the female incarcerated population.

 

Who is Housed at the Plane Unit?

The Plane Unit is exclusively a facility for female inmates. It is categorized as a "state jail," a classification designed for offenders sentenced to shorter terms for non-violent offenses, though the population can include a mix of custody levels.

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The facility accommodates various custody levels, including:

  • J1–J4: State jail custody levels.
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  • G1, G2: General population custody levels.
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  • Transient: Individuals temporarily assigned to the unit while in transit between facilities.
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Capacity and Operations

The unit is built to manage a significant number of individuals. With a designed capacity of 2,296, the facility operates as a comprehensive site for housing, education, and medical services.

The day-to-day operations of the unit are supported by a staff of over 400 employees, which includes:

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  • Correctional Officers: The largest portion of the staff, responsible for the security and daily management of the unit.
  • Non-Security Staff: Personnel dedicated to administrative, educational, and support roles.
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  • Medical and Mental Health Professionals: Contracted staff members who ensure the health needs of the incarcerated population are met.
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  • Windham Education Staff: Teachers and administrators who provide vocational and academic programming aimed at rehabilitation and skill-building for re-entry into society.
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Note: For families and visitors, the facility is located at 904 FM 686, Dayton, TX 77535, and can be reached by phone at (936) 258-2476.

 

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Statement of Faith

The people of Kairos are called by God to share the love of Christ with those impacted by incarceration. Kairos encourages believers from a variety of Christian traditions to be volunteers in this Christ-filled ministry.

Kairos programs offer to prison residents, their families, and those who work with them the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ, and to grow in their faith and servant hood in Christian community. We stand on the common ground of the following elements of faith:

We in Kairos believe:

  •  The Bible is God’s authoritative and inspired word for our faith and our lives.
  •  In the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  •  In the deity, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  •  Friendship with God is a free gift, for God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
  •  The love of Jesus Christ motivates His followers to provide food for the hungry, drink to the thirsty, welcome to the stranger, clothes for the naked and visits to the sick and those in prison.
  •  In sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ with all incarcerated individuals, their families and to those who work with them inside and outside the correctional institution.

Agreement

By my signature, as a faithful member on a Kairos Inside team:

  1. I will obtain a current Kairos Inside manual. I will read the manual and I will follow the program as it is presented in the Kairos Inside manual with no unauthorized additions or deletions.
  2. I will make every effort to attend ALL team meetings. I understand that if I miss these team meetings, I could be dismissed from the team.
  3. After becoming familiar with the program, as a Christian I agree to support, in good faith, the Weekend activities, as well as the theological and scriptural content of the Talks/Meditations outlined in the Kairos Inside manual.
  4. I am a Christian and I have read and agree with the Mission Statement, the Vision Statement, the CORE Values, and the Statement of Faith of Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc.