Video Visits at Hutchison State Jail: Remote Kiosk vs. Tablet Options Explained
Hutchison State Jail offers two ways to do video visits, and the scheduling rules depend on which program you use. Here's how the remote kiosk option differs from the tablet option—so you can pick the right path and skip the confusion.
At Hutchison State Jail, "video visit" actually means two separate programs. The first is a remote kiosk video visit through Securus. This runs independently from the state's system - you schedule it directly on the Securus website, not through TDCJ.
The second option is tablet visitation, which goes through TDCJ's online visitation portal. When you log in, you'll choose from visit types like Regular, Contact, or Video/Tablet. What's available depends on the specific inmate and the facility's current setup - so don't be surprised if some options don't appear every time.
Going with the Securus remote kiosk? Know the limits upfront. Each session runs up to 60 minutes and costs $10.00. The catch: inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month. It's a solid choice when you want a longer, scheduled call - just use it strategically since you only get one shot each month.
Planning tip: Remote (Securus) kiosk video visits are capped at one per inmate per month, up to 60 minutes, and they cost $10.00.
Tablet visits work differently. You'll book these through the TDCJ visitation portal at https://visitation.tdcj.texas.gov/Visitation/.
Once you're in the TDCJ scheduler, you'll see visit types that may include Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet. Here's the thing: not every option shows up for every inmate or facility. If Video/Tablet isn't listed, it's likely unavailable for that specific situation right now.
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- ✓ Decide which program you’re trying to use: remote kiosk video visit (Securus) or agency tablet visitation.
- ✓ For remote kiosk visits, schedule through the vendor website (not the TDCJ portal).
- ✓ For tablet visits, schedule through the TDCJ visitation portal at https://visitation.tdcj.texas.gov/Visitation/.
- ✓ Before you lock in plans, check what visit types actually show as available for the inmate/facility in the scheduler.
- ✓ If you choose remote kiosk, remember the limit (one per inmate per month), the session length (up to 60 minutes), and the $10.00 cost.
Note: Don't see Video/Tablet in the TDCJ scheduler? It may not be available for that inmate or at Hutchison at this time. Using the Securus remote kiosk instead? Budget for the $10.00 fee and remember the once-per-month limit.
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