Johnston Unit, TX
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How to Contact an Inmate at Johnston Unit, TX (TX)
Want to get phone calls from someone at the Johnston Unit? You'll need to register your phone number first. Here's how to do that, plus where to go if you run into problems with phone or other paid communication services.
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How to Send Money to Johnston Unit, TX (TX)
Sending money to an inmate at Johnston Unit is straightforward once you know the accepted payment types. Here's what you need to know.
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Who to Call Before Visiting Johnston Unit (and what to confirm)
Before you make the drive to Johnston Unit, make one quick call. It's the easiest way to avoid showing up for a visit that can't happen.
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Visitation
- Always call Johnston Unit to confirm the inmate is assigned there and has visitation privileges before you travel.
- Each inmate is allowed only one scheduled visit per weekend.
- Cell phones are not allowed inside the secure perimeter during visits.
Communication
- To receive calls you must register your phone number through Friends & Family and provide the inmate's TDCJ ID.
- All inmate calls except those to the attorney of record are monitored and recorded.
- Securus remote video visits at Johnston Unit are 60 minutes long, cost $10.00, and inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month.
Sending Money
- Only senders listed on an inmate’s Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List may deposit funds to inmates at Johnston Unit.
- Cash and personal checks are not accepted for inmate trust fund deposits and will be returned to the sender.
- Single transaction deposits of $500.00 or more and certain types of checks or disbursements are held 14 days before the inmate can access the funds.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Call Johnston Unit before you visit to confirm the inmate is assigned there and has visitation privileges. A wasted trip is the last thing you need. Each inmate gets one scheduled visit per weekend. The TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler hides dates already booked and shows "Not Approved for Visits" if privileges have been removed. Visitors 18 and older need a current government-issued ID, and at least one ID must show a current physical address (exceptions exist for certified family-violence victims). Create your own scheduler account and use the emailed 7-digit validation code to complete setup. Cell phones are prohibited inside the secure perimeter. You can bring coins only, up to $35.
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Staying in touch with someone at Johnston Unit requires some setup. For phone calls, enroll through Friends & Family and register your number using the inmate's TDCJ ID. Assume calls are monitored and recorded (calls to the attorney of record are the exception). Remote video visits run through Securus: 60 minutes, $10.00 per session, limited to one per month. E-messaging works through JPay. You'll need to purchase electronic stamps, and messages are screened before delivery to the inmate's tablet. Tablets include informational, educational, and recreational apps. Some features require extra vendor fees or subscriptions. For vendor complaints, use the ITS Contact Form or reach out to the Inmate Technology Services Contract Manager.
Read full guideSending Money
Sending money to someone at Johnston Unit has strict rules. Only people on the inmate's Approved Visitor List or Inmate Telephone List can make deposits. For mail deposits, use a money order or cashier's check and include the inmate's deposit slip (the inmate can provide this). Cash and personal checks are rejected and returned. Timing matters too: deposits of $500.00 or more, plus certain check types or disbursements, are held 14 days before the inmate can access the funds. Don't send trust fund deposits or personal mail to PO Box 60. For commissary shopping, the price list marks eCommDirect items with an "E," but not every item is available online or at every facility.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I set up a TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account for Johnston Unit?
Create your own account in the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler (staff cannot do this for you). After registering, you'll receive an email with a link and a 7-digit validation code. Enter phone numbers as "XXX XXX XXXX" and use the inmate's 8-digit TDCJ/SID number to add them. The scheduler hides dates already booked and may show "Not Approved for Visits" if privileges have been removed.
VisitationWhat can I bring, and what is prohibited when visiting Johnston Unit?
Leave your cell phone outside the secure perimeter. Cash isn't allowed except coins, and the limit is $35.
VisitationWhat if I'm removed from an inmate's Visitors List at Johnston Unit?
If an inmate loses visitation privileges, the scheduler may show "Not Approved for Visits." If you're removed from an inmate's Visitors List, you can submit a written appeal to the Director's Review Committee at PO Box 99, Huntsville, TX within 14 days of the removal notice. Call Johnston Unit to confirm visitation status before traveling.
VisitationHow do I register my phone to receive calls from an inmate at Johnston Unit?
Register your telephone number through Friends & Family enrollment, using the inmate’s TDCJ ID when prompted.
CommunicationAre inmate phone calls monitored and recorded at Johnston Unit?
Yes. All inmate calls except those to the attorney of record are subject to monitoring and recording.
CommunicationWhat are the cost, length, and limits for remote video visits at Johnston Unit?
Securus remote video visits cost $10.00 for 60 minutes. Inmates are limited to one remote video visit per month. Schedule through the vendor's booking system.
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Did You Know?
Johnston Unit is in Texas. Before you travel, confirm the inmate is assigned to Johnston Unit and that they have visitation privileges. Call the unit for final confirmation before making the trip.
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