Visitation at Hutchison State Jail

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Hutchison State Jail holds visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visits follow a Monday-through-Sunday cycle, and each inmate typically gets one weekend visit per cycle. Regular visits last two hours—the clock starts once both you and the inmate are present at the unit. When scheduling, you may see options like Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet, though availability varies by inmate and unit. Contact visits allow limited physical contact: one embrace or kiss at the start and end, plus holding hands as long as they stay on top of the table in full view of staff. To schedule, you'll use the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler. Create an account, validate it with the emailed 7-digit code, complete the background questionnaire, and follow unit rules—no cell phones, limited coins.

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Quick Facts

  • Normal visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • A regular visiting period is two hours and begins when the inmate and visitors are present at the unit.
  • Each inmate may have up to 10 people on their Visitors List; list changes are allowed once every six months for institutional inmates and once every 60 days for state jail, ISF, and SAFP inmates.
  • Visitors aged 17 or under may not join a scheduled visit unless a Non‑Victim Child Affidavit is on file.

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Common Questions

What are Hutchison State Jail's visiting hours and how often can an inmate receive visits?

Normal visiting days are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visiting cycles run Monday through the following Sunday, and each inmate is generally allowed one weekend visit per cycle. Regular visits last two hours and start when both you and the inmate are present.

Can children join a scheduled visit at Hutchison State Jail?

Visitors 17 or younger can't join a scheduled visit unless a Non‑Victim Child Affidavit is on file. Check the scheduler and unit requirements before traveling to confirm whether the child can attend.

What visit types are available and what contact is allowed during contact visits?

The Online Visitation Scheduler may show options like Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet—but not every type is available for every inmate or unit. During contact visits, limited physical contact is allowed: one embrace or kiss at the start and end, and holding hands when they remain on top of the table in full view of staff. Except for attorney‑client visits, visits may be electronically monitored.

How do I schedule a visit at Hutchison State Jail?

You’ll need to create your own account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler—staff can’t create one for you. After you register, watch for an email with a 7‑digit validation code and link, then complete the registration by answering all background questionnaire questions. To log in and schedule, use https://visitation.tdcj.texas.gov/Visitation/startLoginAction.action and follow the prompts.

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