What are the Visitation Rules at Bartlett State Jail, Texas?
my boyfriend accepted a plea deal of 8 months state jail and 4 years tdc. he will be at c in bartlett texas. i dont know what unit he will be in but his probation was revoked for theft and tampering with evidence. what unit do you think he will be at, and since im his girlfriend (we also have a child together) will i be able to get contact visits?
Bartlett State Jail is operated by CoreCivic, the private prison management company formerly known as CCA. They run their facilities by the book and follow TDCJ rules closely. That means the same visitation framework that applies across Texas state jails applies here.
Whether contact is permitted depends on his custody level once he is assessed and assigned. Visitation at most Texas state jails is allowed, but the contact involved is limited. The standard is a brief hug and kiss when the visit starts and another when it ends. There is no extended physical contact during the visit itself. It is not a traditional contact visit in the way people sometimes picture it.
As his girlfriend and the mother of his child, you can apply to be on his approved visitor list. Being in a relationship and having a child together does not automatically get you approved, but it is a strong basis for approval. You will need to submit a visitor application, go through a background check, and wait for clearance before your first visit.
On the unit question, that assignment will not be determined until he arrives and goes through intake and classification. Call Bartlett State Jail after he has been processed and they can tell you which unit he is in and provide the specific visitation schedule for that unit.
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