Marlin Unit

Marlin Transfer Unit, sometimes referred to as Marlin Unit, is a prison located in Falls County Texas that is primarily used for housing transient offenders.  Transient offenders are housed in this location for short periods of time until they are transferred to a permanent facility.  Marlin Transfer Facility is currently a female unit, but has in the past housed males and youth offenders.  Today Marlin Unit has the capacity to house 606 female inmates who range from minimum to unclassified custody levels.

Marlin Unit provides off site medical, dental and mental health services to all offenders who require them.  Adult basic education, literacy and GED courses are available to inmates during their incarceration, however participation may be limited to those who are housed here for longer periods of time.  Marlin Transfer Facility provides pre-release preparation through the CHANGES program which helps inmates create a reentry plan when they get near their discharge date.  Work opportunities at Marlin are limited to facility maintenance positions and working in the units garden.

Visiting Hours at Marlin Transfer Facility:

Inmates housed at Marlin Transfer Facility are allowed visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 5pm.  Ensure your inmate is still located at this facility before you visit, as most inmates are only housed here a short period of time while awaiting placement in a more permanent facility.

Physical Address:

Marlin Transfer Facility
2893 State Hwy 6
Marlin, TX 76661-6588

Telephone:

(254)-883-3858 (**064)

Inmate Mailing Address:

Inmate Name, TDCJ ID Number
​Marlin Transfer Facility
2893 State Hwy 6
Marlin, TX 76661-6588