How to Add or Change Names on an Inmate's Visitor List at Hilltop Unit (and Appeal Removals)
Who can visit at Hilltop Unit depends on the inmate's approved Visitors List. Here's how the list works, how often changes are allowed, and what to do if you're removed and want to appeal.
Each inmate at Hilltop Unit can have up to 10 people on their Visitors List. This isn't just a list of names - it's the facility's official record of approved visitors, including their phone numbers and physical addresses.
How often the list can be changed depends on the inmate's facility status. Institutional inmates can only add or remove names once every six months. State jail, Intermediate Sanction Facility (ISF), and Substance Abuse Felony Punishment (SAFP) inmates can make changes once every 60 days. Timing matters if you're trying to add someone new or swap out a name.
The inmate initiates all Visitors List changes through the unit's standard process. If you want to be added, removed, or have your information corrected, coordinate with your loved one so they can submit the request. Not sure if you're currently approved or if a recent change went through? Call the unit to confirm before making travel plans.
Timing tip: Visitors List additions and deletions can only be requested on a set schedule - once every six months for institutional inmates, or once every 60 days for state jail/ISF/SAFP inmates.
If you've been removed from an inmate's Visitors List, you can appeal in writing to the Director's Review Committee (DRC). Your appeal must be sent within 14 days of the date on your removal notice. Mail it to: Director's Review Committee (DRC), PO Box 99, Huntsville, TX 77342. Keep your letter clear and organized: identify yourself, name the inmate you were visiting, reference the removal notice date, and explain why you believe the decision should be reconsidered.
- Find the removal notice date - use the date on the written notice of removal; your 14-day deadline is counted from that date.
- Write a short, clear appeal letter - include your name and contact information, the inmate’s identifying information, and a straightforward explanation of why you’re appealing.
- Add any supporting paperwork you have - if you have documents that help explain the situation, include copies (not originals).
- Mail your appeal within 14 days - send it to: Director’s Review Committee (DRC), PO Box 99, Huntsville, TX 77342.
Practical Tips Documentation
- ✓ Confirm the inmate is still assigned to Hilltop Unit and has visitation privileges before you travel.
- ✓ Verify the visitation schedule and make sure visitation hasn’t been canceled.
- ✓ Call the unit for final confirmation before traveling.
- ✓ If you’re removed from the Visitors List, keep the written notice and record the date on it (your appeal window is 14 days from that date).
- ✓ Keep copies of anything you mail to the DRC, along with the date you sent it and the address you used.
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