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Dominguez State Jail visiting hours (official times and what they mean)
Planning a visit gets easier once you know TDCJ's official visiting window — and what can still limit your time even during those hours.
Visitation at Dominguez Unit
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
Dominguez State Jail holds visitation on weekends only—Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Under TDCJ I-218 rules, eligible inmates get one visit per visiting cycle (Monday–Sunday). To schedule, register through the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler: create an account, confirm it with a 7-digit email validation code, and complete the Background Questionnaire. Each inmate can have up to 10 names on their approved Visitors List. In state jail, list changes are typically allowed every 60 days, and removed visitors can appeal within 14 days of notice. Non-attorney visits are electronically monitored. Contact visits allow brief embraces at the start and end. Some inmates have restrictions on visitors under 17 without a Non-Victim Child Affidavit. Only coins (max $35) are allowed inside the secure perimeter.
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Quick Facts
- Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Eligible inmates are normally allowed one visit per visiting cycle (Monday–Sunday).
- An inmate may have up to 10 names on their approved Visitors List.
- Visitors may bring only coins into the secure perimeter and the amount must not exceed $35.
Visitation Guides
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How to add or change names on an inmate's Visitors List (Dominguez guidance)
Want to get added to someone's visitor list at Dominguez State Jail—or swap names around? Two rules control almost everything: the 10-name limit and how often changes are allowed.
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How to register for the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler (step-by-step)
Registering for TDCJ's online visitation scheduler is usually quick—until a small detail like email choice or phone formatting stops you mid-step. Follow along below to create your Visitor account without the common hiccups.
Common Questions
What are Dominguez State Jail visiting hours?
Dominguez State Jail visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visits can still be restricted or canceled for institutional security, lockdowns, or health and safety reasons.
How often can an inmate at Dominguez have visitors?
Eligible inmates are normally allowed one visit per visiting cycle under TDCJ I-218 rules, and the cycle runs Monday through Sunday. For planning, TDCJ scheduling guidance generally treats this as one visit per weekend.
How do I sign up to visit someone at Dominguez State Jail?
You must create your own account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler—staff can't create one for you. Register by entering the 7-digit validation code sent to your email and completing the Background Questionnaire. Follow the portal's formatting rules: phone numbers as XXX XXX XXXX and the inmate's 8-digit TDCJ/SID number. The portal only works for residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Once created, accounts can't be deleted and the email can't be changed.
Other Guides for Dominguez Unit
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How to register your phone (and 5 things to know about calls) for someone at Dominguez State Jail
Want phone calls from someone at Dominguez State Jail? You'll need to register your number with TDCJ first. Here's how that works—plus what to expect with call hours, time limits, and monitoring.
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How to send money and buy commissary items for someone at Dominguez State Jail
Helping someone at Dominguez State Jail with money or commissary takes some planning. You'll need to know who's allowed to send funds, plus the quarterly spending limits and fees for eCommDirect purchases.
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What happens after you request to visit someone at Dominguez State Jail
Submitting a visitor request through the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler doesn't mean you're ready to visit. Your request goes through relationship verification first, and what you see in the scheduler tells you where you stand in that process.
