Dallas County Jail

Visitor Policy

Interview with Charles, m ray, Leon, Jean, Accountant, Lil Will, Cam and big boi


JM: How often could you receive visitors?
Charles: daily, depending on the jail, the times were different. All vitiation times are in the evening except Sunday, they are in the morning.
m ray: i think twice a week
Leon: Twice per week I think but I never received any visitors.
Jean: Visiting hours were every night, I think. First of all, they have to be on your visitor's list. They have to have a physical address and a driver's license. Everything has to check before they can come visit you. Don't be saying your address is 1222 Pensacola Way, and show up with a driver's license that says Buckingham Place. It has to be the same. It has to match.
Accountant: N/A But while in Irving jail, I released my personal items to a relative, and before she could pick up my things, they did a background check on her. So I advise you that if anyone comes to visit or pick up your personal items, please make sure that their background is clear.
Lil Will: Every day
Cam: Only 2 visitors week. From the hours of 7p.m. to 9 p.m.
big boi: everyday

JM: Was the check-in process lengthy for those who came to see you?
Charles: Check in isnt bad, you must have the inmates name, date of birth and bookin number if possible. The visitor must be on the inmates visitor list. You may choose 5 people who may see you once a week. Or 1 person who may see you twice a week. The visitor must show ID when they visit.
m ray: yes my grilfriend would have to wait for hrs and then get turned away cause visiting hrs were over
Leon: 1 to 3 hours I think.
Jean: Yes, it was. You could have two at a time every night of the week, I believe. I never had visitors except on the weekend because everybody worked. Of course, my boyfriend would come up there a couple of nights a week, but the problem with the whole visiting situation is that your visitor would show up, and it might take them an hour and 30 minutes to get through the line to visit you. By the time they run their credentials, and make sure you're who you say you are, and you're visiting who you say you are, it's just not really worth the hassle for your friends.
Accountant: N/A The booking process takes forever, and you can't post bond until this process is taken care of.
Lil Will: give it 2 hours
Cam: In some cases yes and some not..
big boi: about 10-20 min

JM: What was the visiting environment like?
Charles: None are contact visits, Decker is close, but you have a open screen in front of you. In Sterrett you are separated by glass and talk by intercom phone. At George Allen the visitors actually come up too the tank and visit you through a small glass window made in the wall placed in the day room.
m ray: a little cell with a window and a phone to talk in
Leon: Not sure I never received any visits.
Jean: I think it lasted an hour. No contact. There's a glass window with phones, but half the time, the phones don't work, so it's really hardly worth the visit.
Accountant: N/A
Lil Will: no contact visits
Cam: you sit in a cemented room about 5 feet wide and 5 feet long with a bulletproof window and a phone and round metal stool that was cemented to the floor..the door had a small window about a foot and and 6 inches wide so that the officers could walk by and look into your room if they felt like it..
big boi: not so good a small window and sometimes the phones didnt work so you just had to look at your vistors...

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how do i find out about which tower he is in he was booked in today will i be able to visit tomorrow? also how do i find out where to send his mail. johnny coffey

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staci
Friday, July 30, 2010

Make sure to get there early, 30 min-1 hour before visiting hours actually begin. Bring antibacterial wipes and keep in mind that anything that could keep you from visiting, will keep you from visiting. be prepared!

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Alexandra Keith
Saturday, June 26, 2010

In most parts of the jail there is NO VISITOR LIST

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Rachel
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The visiting rules have recently changed its now:
Monday and Thursday= Inmates with the last names A-L. (No children under age of 17 allowed)
Tuesday and Friday=Inmates with the last names M-Z (No children under age of 17 allowed)

Saturday and Sunday are open visitation all children may visit.

Visiting hours at all jail facilities is as follows:

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Christina
Friday, May 21, 2010

Thanks for info on visiting hrs. It helped me alot.

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Elana
Thursday, July 8, 2010

how do i leave money for inmate.

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fay wilburn
Monday, April 12, 2010

I found the cheapest and fast way to send money was www.accesscorrections.com

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celeste
Saturday, May 1, 2010

How can I find out if my son is in lockdown? I am visiting tomorrow, but I don't want to drive a hour and him not be able to visit.

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Theresa
Thursday, March 11, 2010

How long do I have to wait to visit somebody in Lewsterrett if I just got out in December?

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mercedes
Monday, February 22, 2010

You have to wait six months.

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Theresa
Friday, March 12, 2010

can inmate change their visitor name and how long does it takes ?

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tiffanny
Tuesday, June 30, 2009

My bf said they can change their visitors names every month.I am not sure how long it takes to go into effect though.If you are the only on on the visitor list you can visit twice a week.If there are more visitors on the list than just yourself you can only visit once a calendar week.

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Ayse
Friday, July 17, 2009

I have been up to see my brother at kays building and they took him a visitors slip to put me on the list i saw the man take it up to get him to fill out and i have been there twice and they say im not on it and that cant be true they are saying there is no visitors list at all, what can i do to make sure i get too see him this is his first time in jail and im all he has.

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tazz
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Umm thats not right because kays tower dosent have a visitor list. they let anyone in

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chan
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

are there special visiting hours for inmates who are hospitalized ?

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