Find an Inmate at Eastham Unit
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Overview
To receive phone calls from someone at Eastham Unit, register your telephone number online and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID number. Phone service is handled by the vendor, with support typically available during business hours. Don't have the TDCJ ID yet? Use the Texas statewide offender search to look the person up and find a TDCJ/SID or booking number. Most state and county search portals work best with a precise identifier—ID or booking number beats a name-only search. For ongoing updates, register for notification services like IVSS, VINE, or SAVNS. Since rosters and third-party listings can vary, confirm key details—facility, ID number, and status—before making plans.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- You must register your telephone number online to receive calls from a TDCJ inmate at Eastham Unit.
- You need the inmate’s TDCJ ID number to register for phone service or to place calls to a TDCJ inmate.
- The Texas statewide offender search can be used to find a TDCJ/SID or booking number when you don’t already have the TDCJ ID.
- Registering with notification services like IVSS or VINE lets you receive alerts when an inmate’s custody status changes.
Common Questions
How can I receive phone calls from an inmate at Eastham Unit?
Register your telephone number online and enter the inmate’s TDCJ ID number to complete phone registration for Eastham Unit. Calls are managed by the phone vendor, and help is generally available during the vendor’s business hours.
What’s the best way to look up someone at Eastham Unit if I don’t know their TDCJ number?
Use the Texas statewide offender search and run a name search to find the person’s TDCJ/SID or booking number. Once you have an identifier, use it to narrow results and confirm the inmate’s facility and current status.
Can I get automatic alerts when an inmate’s status changes?
Yes—sign up for custody-status notifications through services like IVSS, VINE, or SAVNS. These alerts can update you when someone’s status changes, but they aren’t a substitute for official records.
Related Guides
How to Schedule Your First Visit with an Inmate at Eastham Unit (TDCJ Online Scheduler)
Your first visit at Eastham Unit starts with the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. Here's the basic flow: create your scheduler account, add the inmate to your profile, submit a Relationship Request for unit verification, then schedule your visit once approved. You'll manage everything through the statewide scheduler at https://visitation.tdcj.texas.gov/Visitation/startLoginAction.action.
Setting Up Phone Calls and Securus Video Visits for an Eastham Inmate
Setting up phone calls and remote video visits is mostly about registration and scheduling. Once you have the inmate's TDCJ ID number, you can get everything moving quickly.
Sending Money to Someone at Eastham Unit: Who Can Deposit and How to Do It
You can't deposit money just because you know someone at Eastham Unit. Since September 1, 2020, TDCJ only accepts trust fund deposits from people on the inmate's approved visitor list or Inmate Telephone List. Not on either list? Your deposit will be rejected. Check your status before sending anything.