How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Before visiting Hutchins Unit, set up your own TDCJ online visitation scheduler account. Unit staff can't create or delete accounts, and the email you register with can't be changed. You'll need the 7-digit validation code sent to your email to finish registration. On-site visitation runs Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Most eligible inmates can have one visit per weekly cycle, and regular in-person visits last up to two hours once both you and the inmate are present. Remote video/tablet visits may also be available once per month for up to 60 minutes—though some options won't appear if a visit is already scheduled that week. Each inmate can have up to ten approved visitors on their Visitors List. Call the unit before traveling to confirm the inmate's assignment and that visitation isn't canceled. Bring a current government-issued photo ID with a current physical address on at least one ID.
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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.
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No. Once a scheduler account is created for an email address, it can’t be deleted and the email address can’t be changed.
If you’re 18 or older, bring a current government-issued photo ID. At least one ID you use must show a current physical address, with limited exceptions for certified victims of family violence.
Video/tablet visits may be scheduled once per month for up to 60 minutes.
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