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A little prep before you leave can save you a wasted trip to Christina Melton Crain Unit. Use this checklist to confirm the basics, bring the right ID, leave prohibited items behind, and plan around the one-visit-per-weekend limit.
When an in-person visit isn't possible, remote video visits offer a practical way to stay connected. Here's how Securus remote visitation works at the Christina Melton Crain Unit ā including cost, visit length, monthly limits, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Bring a valid photo identification. The unit also provides a list of acceptable IDsācheck that list before you travel.
No. Cell phones are not allowed inside the secure perimeter during visitation.
The payee line matters. Make your money order or cashier's check payable exactly to:
Setting up phone calls is usually quick, but a few rules can trip you up during enrollment. Here's how to register your number so you can receive calls from someone at the Christina Melton Crain Unit.
Money you send to someone at the Christina Melton Crain Unit goes into their TDCJ Inmate Trust Fund account. Here's how to deposit fundsāincluding free and paid optionsāand what details to include so your money arrives without delays.
