Bringing Kids to Visit at Hardeman County Corrections: Photo, ID, and Guardian Checklist
Bringing a child to visit at Hardeman County Corrections usually goes smoothly when the paperwork lines up with TDOC visiting rules. This guide covers what counts as a child, when a photo is required, what you need for ID and birth certificates, and when notarized consent is necessary if the custodial parent can't attend.
Under TDOC visitation rules, a "child" is anyone under 18. That definition matters because it determines who can bring the child in, what documents need to be on file, and whether a notarized consent form is required.
If your child is age 6 or older, the visitor application must include a photograph of the child (not a photocopy). A missing or unacceptable photo can hold up the application and delay your visit.
TDOC expects children's photos to be updated at specific ages: 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18. On top of that, the CR-2152 visitation application itself must be renewed every 24 months. Think of these as two separate timelines you'll need to track.
Kids under 16 don't need an ID. Instead, a copy of the child's birth certificate must be on file, along with a CR-2152 that includes a recent picture. Since the application has to be renewed every 24 months, double-check that the photo is still current when renewal time comes around.
Any visitor under 18 must come with the right adult. The child can only visit if they're accompanied by their parent, legal guardian, or an approved guardian who is also on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list.
If the custodial parent or legal guardian can't attend the visit, TDOC requires a completed and notarized Parental Consent/Release for Minor's Visitation Form (CR-2152, page 2). The custodial parent or legal guardian fills this out, and it must name the specific person authorized to bring the child.
Heads up: The notarized CR-2152 page 2 is not just permission to accompany the child. It also includes consent for the child to be searched during the visiting process.
TDOC runs an overnight child visitation program at certain facilities. For overnight visits, the application requires an authenticated birth certificate for the visiting child.
The overnight program has a few restrictions. Only one child per offender can participate at a time. Offenders convicted of child abuse or neglect are excluded unless there's a specific recommendation from the Department of Children's Services or a court order.
Before you plan for an overnight visit: Overnight child visitation isn't available at every facility. Confirm whether Hardeman County Corrections participates before you make arrangements.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ A completed CR-2152 visitation application that includes a recent photograph
- ✓ For children age 6 and older, a photograph attached to the child’s visitor application (not a photocopy)
- ✓ For children under 16, a copy of the child’s birth certificate (since ID is not required)
- ✓ If the custodial parent or legal guardian cannot attend, the completed and notarized Parental Consent/Release for Minor’s Visitation Form (CR-2152, page 2) naming the authorized guardian
- ✓ If you are renewing paperwork, remember CR-2152 applications must be updated every 24 months, and children’s photos are updated at ages 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18
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