How the 10-Person Visitor List Works at Wayne Scott Unit — Adding Names and Appealing Removals

At Wayne Scott Unit, each inmate can have up to 10 names on their approved Visitors List. That limit matters because being on the list is what allows you to be approved to visit - so families often have to make tough choices about who gets included. If the list is already full, someone usually has to be removed before a new person can be added.

The inmate manages their own Visitors List - they're the one who requests additions and deletions. But list changes aren't unlimited. TDCJ rules include timing restrictions on how often changes can be made, so even when your loved one wants to add you, it may not happen right away. If you're planning a visit around a new addition, build in extra time and hold off on non-refundable travel plans until you're confirmed.

Before you travel to Wayne Scott Unit, confirm two things: that your loved one is currently assigned there, and that they have visitation privileges. The visitation info on the TDCJ site updates once daily on weekdays and multiple times per day on visitation days - but still call the unit for final confirmation before you hit the road. This is especially true if you're traveling a long distance or visiting around a schedule change.

If you've been removed from an inmate's Visitors List, that decision isn't necessarily final. TDCJ allows individuals who were removed to submit a written appeal to the Director's Review Committee (DRC) at PO Box 99, Huntsville, TX 77342.

Use the date on the written notice as your starting point and move quickly. Your appeal must be in writing, sent to the DRC at PO Box 99, Huntsville, TX 77342, and submitted within 14 days of the notice date. If you're close to the deadline, prioritize getting a clear, complete letter out the door rather than waiting to perfect it.

List status also matters if you want to send money. Effective September 1, 2020, only senders who are on an inmate's approved visitor list or on the Inmate Telephone List can deposit money to inmates.

• ✓ Ask your loved one to add you to their Approved Visitation List.
• ✓ Register your phone with Securus so you can be placed on the Approved Phone List.

Verification saves you time and stress. Before traveling, confirm the inmate is assigned to Wayne Scott Unit and has visitation privileges. The TDCJ visitation info updates once daily on weekdays and multiple times per day on visitation days - then call the unit for final confirmation. You don't want to arrive on a day when visiting has been canceled or privileges aren't active.