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Ellis County County can be found in the Texas area. Waxahachie – is the county seat. Ellis County has a total population of 173620 and was formed in 1849.

Ellis County County has a total area of 935 square miles. The zip codes in Ellis County County are 75101, 75119, 75120, 75125, 75152, 75154, 75155, 75165, 75167, 75168, 76041, 76064, 76065, 76623, 76651, 76670.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office:

The Ellis County Sheriff, Charles E. Edge, is the head law enforcement officer in the Ellis County county. You can reach him by calling 972-825-4901.

Address: 300 South Jackson Street, Waxahachie, Texas, 75165, 75101, 75119, 75120, 75125, 75152, 75154, 75155, 75165, 75167, 75168, 76041, 76064, 76065, 76623, 76651, 76670.

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Phone: 972-825-4901

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Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility is located in Ellis County County, Texas state. The specific address of the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility is 111 West Franklin Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165. The Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 54,000. The Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 972-825-4934, the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility information line, or fax at or fax972-923-5165.

Jail History and Structure

In 1982, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Waxahachie. The justice center houses the Ellis County county sheriff, Waxahachie police department offices, and the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility. The Ellis County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility. Originally, the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility could house approximately 2230 inmates.

Over the years, the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Ellis County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility has a 138-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility.

The Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility.

The Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility authorities. You can learn more through the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Facility’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

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