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Can inmates at Segovia use their tablet make video calls?
At the Segovia Unit, inmates are permitted one remote video visit per month at no cost.…
At the Segovia Unit, inmates are permitted one remote video visit per month at no cost. These visits must be scheduled in advance through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Online Visitation Portal.
Key Video Call Rules
Monthly Limit: Inmates are restricted to one 60-minute video visit per month.
Cost: Tablet-based video visits at Segovia are free of charge. While some other Texas units use the paid Securus platform ($10.00 per visit), Segovia typically utilizes the free TDCJ portal system.
Scheduling: Visits must be scheduled through the Online Visitation Portal. Slots often...
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How long does it take to get approved for visitation?
It could take up to a week or so to gain approval.…
It could take up to a week or so to gain approval. The facility normally does not notify you when you are approved. It is your inmate's responsibility to let you know. There are a couple of different types of visitation for inmates:
Video visitation is becoming more common and in some instances can be done from the comfort of your own home. Video visitation works similar to the way you would use Facetime or Skype.
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