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The 1307 Jail
The 1307 Jail is located
at 1307
Baker Street just north of downtown Houston, Texas
and east of the 701 Jail. Originally built as a state jail
for the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice, and is currently leased by
the Sheriff's Office.
Some Quick Facts:
- The 1307 Jail contains 1,070 inmate beds located in two
wings.
- The 1307 Jail is designed as a “Semi-Direct Observation”
facility where staff members continuously monitor the inmates
twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week
in the dorm area. This type of construction provides
for a safer environment for both inmates and staff and is
less labor intensive, saving
 taxpayers
in operating costs.
- The 1307 Jail is also in charge of the Farm Shop. The
Sheriff is required to catch and impound stray cattle, horses,
pigs, sheep and other varmints until either the owner can
claim them or, if after a certain time period has expired,
sell them at auction.
- The 1307 Jail is managed by:
One Lieutenant
Nine Sergeants
- The 1307 Jail is staffed with approximately 112 sheriff's
deputies and detention officers.
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