Find an Inmate at Boyd Unit, TX
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Overview
To look up an inmate at Boyd Unit, start with the Texas statewide offender search, or use the person's TDCJ/SID number if you have it. When entering a SID in state portals and visit schedulers, it must be an 8-digit identifier. Don't have the SID? Use the statewide search (and county rosters when needed) to locate the offender and retrieve their ID. For visits, expect a verification step: when you submit a visitor Relationship Request, it goes to the inmate's unit for staff review. Sometimes the online visitation scheduler shows "Call Unit" instead of a scheduling button—follow that prompt. The scheduler also hides dates during any week the inmate already has a visit scheduled.
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Quick Facts
- A TDCJ/SID number used in state portals must be entered as an 8-digit number.
- If the visitation scheduler displays 'Call Unit' instead of a Schedule Visit button, visitors should call the inmate's unit to arrange a visit.
- When a visitor requests to be added to an inmate's profile, the Relationship Request is sent to the inmate's unit for staff verification.
- The online visitation scheduler will omit dates that fall in a week when the inmate already has a visit scheduled.
- Mail for digital processing must be addressed with the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number to PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400.
Common Questions
How can I find an inmate held at Boyd Unit?
Use the Texas statewide offender search, or enter the inmate’s TDCJ/SID number if you have it. If you don’t know the SID, use the statewide search (and local rosters when needed) to find the offender and pull their ID.
What should I do if the online scheduler for a Boyd Unit inmate shows 'Call Unit'?
Call the inmate’s unit to arrange or confirm the visit. “Call Unit” means you can’t complete scheduling online for that situation.
Can I get alerts when an inmate's custody status changes?
Yes. Register with Texas notification services (IVSS and VINE/SAVNS-type systems) to get custody-status updates and alerts.
How should I address mail for digital processing for an inmate?
Include the inmate’s full name and TDCJ number on your mail, then send it for digital processing to PO Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266-0400.
When are phones available and are there time limits on calls?
Phone service is generally available from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Calls are limited to 30 minutes and include a one-minute warning before disconnect.
Related Guides
How to Register Your Phone Number to Receive Calls from Boyd Unit
Want to receive phone calls from someone at the Boyd Unit? Your phone number needs to be registered first. The process is straightforward, but a few verification details can mean the difference between getting calls and being blocked.
How to Schedule Your First Visit at Boyd Unit Using the TDCJ Online Scheduler
Your first visit at Boyd Unit starts online. Once you know the steps—create your account, complete the background questions, add the incarcerated person, and submit your relationship request—everything else falls into place.
How to Send Mail to an Inmate at Boyd Unit Using TDCJ’s Digital Mail System
Writing to someone at the Boyd Unit? Most personal mail doesn't go directly to the unit anymore. Since September 6, 2023, it routes through TDCJ's digital mail processing center, where staff scan it and deliver it to the inmate's secure tablet.