Here is a link to the AL DOC Family Handbook (page 14): http://www.doc.state.al.us/docs/PublicMaleInmateHandbook.pdf
You are most likely going to have to request a "special visit" where they give provisional time extensions because of the travel. You may address the "immediate family" issue at that time.
https://www.inmateaid.com/ask-the-inmate/do-u-have-to-be-immediate-family-to-visit-an-inmate-at-alabama-therapeutic-educational-program-if-your-coming-from-3-4hours-away#answer
Accepted Answer Date Created: May 05,2015