How to Add or Update Visitors on an Inmate's Approved List at Hutchins Unit

Trying to visit someone at Hutchins Unit (HJ)? The approved Visitors List is your first hurdle. Here's what you need to know about how many people can be listed, how often names can change, and how to confirm everything before you make the trip.

Each inmate at Hutchins Unit (HJ) can have up to 10 people on their approved Visitors List. If the list is full, adding someone new means removing someone else first. Talk through priorities with your loved one before they request any changes.

Institutional inmates at Hutchins Unit (HJ) can only change their Visitors List once every six months. If your loved one recently updated the list, you may need to wait for the next window before adding or removing anyone.

State jail, ISF, and SAFP inmates at Hutchins Unit (HJ) have a shorter wait - they can update their list once every 60 days. Still limited, but changes can happen sooner.

1. Ask your loved one which change rule applies to them - Institutional inmates are limited to once every six months, while state jail/ISF/SAFP inmates can change the list once every 60 days.
2. Have the inmate initiate the add/remove when they’re eligible - The timing rules control when names can be added or deleted, so you’ll want to align your request with their next allowed change window.
3. Confirm the goal (add, remove, or swap) - If the list is being updated close to the limit, your loved one may need to plan changes carefully so the right people are on the list when the next visit comes up.

Call Hutchins Unit before you travel. Confirm the inmate is assigned there, has visitation privileges, and that visitation hasn't been canceled for the day.

Two things usually shape your timeline: the 10-name limit and the change window. If the list is maxed out, someone has to come off before a new person can be added. And if your loved one recently made changes, they'll need to wait - six months for institutional inmates, 60 days for state jail/ISF/SAFP inmates.

• ✓ Ask the inmate whether they’re planning to add or remove your name
• ✓ Check whether they’re in the once-every-six-months category (institutional) or the once-every-60-days category (state jail/ISF/SAFP)
• ✓ Call the unit before traveling to confirm the inmate is assigned there and that visitation has not been canceled

The rules at Hutchins Unit (HJ) are straightforward: up to 10 names on the Visitors List, with changes allowed once every six months for institutional inmates or once every 60 days for state jail/ISF/SAFP inmates. Once you and your loved one have the timing figured out, call the unit to confirm the inmate is there and visitation is still happening.