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Before You Drive to O'Daniel Unit: A Pre-Visit Checklist
A little prep can save you a long drive and a missed visit. Run through this checklist before heading to O'Daniel Unit.
Visitation at ODaniel Unit, TX
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
O'Daniel Unit uses the TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler, so you'll need to create your own visitor account—TDCJ staff can't do it for you. During setup, you'll receive a 7-digit validation code by email, and you must complete every question in the Background Questionnaire to finish registration. Forgot your password? Use the scheduler's Forgot/Reset Password email process. To add an inmate, enter their 8-digit TDCJ or SID number. Your request goes to the inmate's unit, where staff verify your relationship. Visit types include Regular, Contact, and Video/Tablet (separate from the Securus Video program). Visiting hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and eligible inmates can receive one visit per weekend. Call the unit before you travel to confirm details.
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Quick Facts
- Visitors must create their own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account; TDCJ staff cannot create visitor accounts.
- Once an email address is registered in the scheduler it cannot be deleted and the email address may not be changed.
- Visiting hours normally occur on Saturday and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Each eligible inmate is normally allowed one visit per weekend.
Visitation Guides
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Create and Manage Your TDCJ Visitation Scheduler Account (for O'Daniel Unit visitors)
To request a visit at the O'Daniel Unit, you'll need your own TDCJ Online Visitation Scheduler account with a verified email and completed visitor profile. The process is straightforward once you know where people typically get stuck—email validation, the questionnaire, and adding the inmate correctly.
Common Questions
What are O'Daniel Unit's visiting hours?
Visiting normally occurs on Saturdays and Sundays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Call the unit before you travel, since visitation information is updated and can change.
How many visits can an inmate have at O'Daniel Unit each week?
Normally, each eligible inmate is allowed one visit per visiting cycle—one visit per weekend. Visit frequency can also depend on inmate eligibility and facility rules.
How do I add an inmate to my visitation profile and how is the relationship verified?
In your visitor profile, add the inmate using their 8-digit TDCJ or SID number. Your relationship request is sent to the inmate’s unit, where TDCJ staff verify the visitor/inmate relationship; you’ll also need to answer all Background Questionnaire questions to complete registration.
Other Guides for ODaniel Unit, TX
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How to Register Your Phone Number to Receive Calls from an O'Daniel Unit Inmate
Want to receive phone calls from someone at the O'Daniel Unit? You'll need to register your number first. Once enrolled with TDCJ's phone system, the inmate can place paid calls to you—provided they're eligible and following TDCJ rules.
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How to Send Money to an Inmate at O'Daniel Unit (All accepted methods)
Sending money to someone at a TDCJ facility is straightforward once you know the rules. Here's what you need to know about deposit methods and who's allowed to send funds.
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What Photo ID Do You Need to Visit Someone at O'Daniel Unit?
Visiting the O'Daniel Unit goes much smoother when you bring the right ID. Here's what TDCJ requires—and what to do if your documents don't fit the standard checklist.
