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5 Things to Know Before Your First Phone Call from Harris County Correctional Institution
That first call can come fast—and it's frustrating to miss it because of account issues or phone restrictions. Here are five things to know before you get a phone call from Harris County Correctional Institution.
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How to Request Inmate Records from Harris County Jail (Georgia): Steps Under State Open-Records Law
Need jail records from Harris County, Georgia? The state's Open Records Law gives you a clear path to get them. Here's how to make a request, what to expect, and what to do if you hit a wall.
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How to Send a Food Package to Someone at Harris County CI (Union Supply)
If your loved one is eligible under Georgia Department of Corrections rules, you can send a food package through Union Supply—by mail, phone, fax, or online.
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Visitation
- Requests for scheduled visits must be submitted via the GDC online visitation form linked on the facility page.
- The first step to become an approved visitor is to complete and submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility where the inmate is incarcerated.
- To add additional people to a scheduled visit, use the 'Add Visitor' link from your scheduled visit.
Communication
- Friends and family can set up a pre-paid collect or direct bill account with Securus via the Securus website or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
- Deposits to pre-paid collect accounts are limited to a maximum of $200.00 per deposit.
- Calling rates list a per-minute rate of $0.06 and show the cost of a 25-minute call as $1.50.
Mail & Letters
- Use the GDC 'Find a Facility' tool to get Harris County C.I.’s mailing address and include the inmate’s full name and GDC number on the envelope.
- Union Supply is the approved vendor for food/item packages and accepts orders from approved family and friends for inmates at GDC facilities.
- You can place Union Supply orders by mail to P.O. Box 619059, Dallas, TX 75261-9059, or by phone/fax at the numbers listed by Union Supply.
Sending Money
- Friends and family can set up a pre-paid collect or direct bill account with Securus via the Securus website or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
- Deposits to pre-paid collect accounts are limited to a maximum of $200.00 per deposit.
- You must be on the recipient’s approved visitor or sender list before you can send money.
Facility Info
- Harris County Correctional Institution has a capacity of 125 and opened in 1936.
- Housing includes four dormitories plus isolation and segregation beds.
- GDC policy generally requires 12 months at an assigned institution and no disciplinary reports during the preceding six months before routine transfers are considered.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
To visit someone at Harris County C.I., you'll need to use the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) online visitation form linked on the facility page. Before booking, submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility and wait for approval. Once approved, you can manage visits online: use the
Communication
Harris County C.I. uses Securus for phone service. Set up a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account through the Securus website or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Pre-paid collect deposits are capped at $200 per deposit. Rates run $0.06 per minute, with a 25-minute call costing $1.50 for local and long-distance categories. Calls can be monitored and recorded, can't be forwarded or made as three-way calls, and only go to numbers on the offender's Call Allow List. Set up and verify your account before you expect calls. If you plan to use any at-home video or messaging options through the vendor, confirm device and connection requirements first.
Read full guideMail & Letters
To send personal mail to someone at Harris County C.I., use the GDC
Sending Money
Add funds for someone at Harris County C.I. by setting up a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account with Securus—either through their website or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Pre-paid collect deposits are limited to $200.00 each, so larger amounts require multiple transactions. Other ways families often add money in Georgia include approved online vendor transfers, lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed money orders with facility vouchers, or commissary vendor orders. What's actually available depends on the facility. Before sending anything, confirm the incarcerated person's details and whether you need to be on their approved visitor or sender list. Also be aware that incoming funds may be applied to outstanding account debts.
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Showing 6 of 15How do I request a scheduled visit at Harris County C.I.?
Request a visit using the GDC online visitation form linked on the Harris County C.I. facility page. First, you'll need approval—submit the Visitation Request Form to the facility where the inmate is housed.
VisitationCan I add or remove visitors after I schedule a visit?
Yes. Use the “Add Visitor” link from your scheduled visit to add people, and use the “Cancel my visit” link to find and cancel an appointment.
VisitationWhat reasons could cause Harris County C.I. to deny or revoke visitation?
Visitation can be refused or revoked for suspected or actual introduction of contraband, deception on visitation forms, repeated warnings, or special security needs. In these situations, the Ombudsman can’t overturn a warden’s decision.
VisitationHow do I set up an account to receive calls from Harris County C.I.?
Create a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account with Securus through their website or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Verify your account before you expect calls so the offender can reach approved numbers.
CommunicationWhat does it cost to receive a phone call from Harris County C.I.?
Published rates show $0.06 per minute and list a 25-minute call as $1.50. Check the vendor’s current rates before you fund an account, since fees can vary by category.
CommunicationAre calls from Harris County C.I. monitored or restricted?
Yes. Calls may be monitored and recorded, and call forwarding and three-way calling aren’t allowed. Calls are limited to numbers on the offender’s Call Allow List and have a maximum length of 25 minutes.
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**Mission:** Harris County Correctional Institution provides housing and labor support for Harris County Government.
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