Video Visits at Formby State Jail: Kiosk (remote) vs. Tablet Visits — How to Schedule and What to Expect
Can't visit Formby State Jail in person? TDCJ offers two video-visit options. The key difference: where the video call happens and how you book it.
Formby State Jail offers two types of video visits: remote video visits (kiosk) and tablet video visits. Remote kiosk visits are live video calls you schedule through the vendor's website. Tablet visits work differently - you book those through the TDCJ visitation portal online.
Quick difference: Kiosk (remote) visits are scheduled through the vendor website. Tablet video visits are scheduled through the TDCJ visitation portal.
To schedule a kiosk (remote) video visit, use the vendor's website to reserve your time slot. These visits are limited - typically once per month, up to 60 minutes. Tablet video visits require the TDCJ visitation portal instead. Double-check you're on the right site before booking.
Heads up: The TDCJ visitation portal is restricted to residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Remote kiosk video visits don't replace in-person visits - they're an extra option for eligible incarcerated people. Under TDCJ rules, kiosk visits may be available once per month for up to 60 minutes.
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- ✓ Use the vendor website to schedule a remote kiosk video visit.
- ✓ Remember the kiosk (remote) limit: once per month for up to 60 minutes.
- ✓ Use the TDCJ visitation portal to schedule a tablet video visit.
- ✓ If you’re outside the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, check portal access early - the system is restricted to those countries.
Tip: If you’ll be scheduling a tablet video visit, confirm you can access the TDCJ portal from where you live before you count on that option.
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