How to Get on (and Manage) a Loved One’s Visitors List at Clemens Unit
Getting on a loved one's Visitors List at Clemens Unit comes down to two things: a strict 10-person cap and limited windows for changes. Here's how it works, what to expect, and what to do if you're removed.
Each inmate at Clemens Unit can have a maximum of 10 names on their Visitors List. That's the total - if your loved one already has 10 people listed, someone has to come off before anyone new can be added. For families, this often means coordinating who gets a slot, especially when multiple relatives want to visit.
Tip: Before you plan a long drive, confirm that your name is actually on your loved one’s Visitors List. The 10-person limit can catch families off guard.
Clemens is an institutional facility, and inmates at institutional units can only request Visitors List changes once every six months. That means your loved one can't quickly fix a missing name or swap someone out. Once a change is submitted, you may be waiting until the next window opens for any additions or removals.
Plan ahead: List changes are limited to once every six months. Think in seasons, not days, when deciding who should be on the list.
- Have your loved one choose the visitors - They can list up to 10 people total on the Clemens Unit Visitors List.
- Make sure there’s room for you - If the list is already at 10 names, your loved one will need to delete someone before adding anyone new.
- Time the request around the change limit - Because institutional inmates can request Visitors List changes only once every six months, your loved one may need to wait for the next allowed change window to add you (or swap names).
Before you travel: Call the Clemens Unit for final confirmation. Visitation information is updated daily (and multiple times on visitation days), so a quick call can prevent a wasted trip.
If you're removed from an inmate's Visitors List, you can appeal - but you'll need to do it in writing, and you'll need to move fast. Send your appeal to the Director's Review Committee (DRC) at PO Box 99, Huntsville, TX 77342. The deadline is 14 days from the date on your written removal notice. Factor in mailing time and get it out as soon as possible.
Don’t miss the window: The 14-day deadline runs from the date on the removal notice. Keep copies of the notice and everything you send with your appeal.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Coordinate as a family so the 10 available slots go to the people who can realistically visit (and rotate others in during the next allowed change window).
- ✓ If someone needs to be swapped in, ask your loved one to plan the add/remove around the once-every-six-months change limit.
- ✓ Call the Clemens Unit shortly before you travel to confirm visitation details and that your loved one still has visitation privileges; the posted information can update daily and multiple times on visitation days.
Quick reality check: Visitation info can update multiple times on visitation days. A quick call to the unit before you leave can save you hours of driving and disappointment.
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