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Q: When I mail a letter or a postcard, when does the inmate get it?

2-3 business days to arrive - then it is up to the mail room staff to inspect it before they hand it out to your inmate at mail call Read More

Q: This wishlist thing, what kind of items are you talking about? Sorry but I am confused on this.

Think of it like a wedding registry. The wish list gives others an idea of what they might get for someone they care about - it makes it easier to ... Read More

Q: Where can I find I list of commissary for Plane Jail in Dayton, Texas? I just love this website!

Thank you for loving this site! You can go to [eComm Direct](tdcj.state.tx.us/php/ecommdirect/index.php) and review the items on their website. Read More

Q: My daughter just arrived at Plane Jail in Dayton and is in the intake part how long before I can visit?

She will have to go through an Admissions and Orientation program before visits and phone calls are permitted Read More

Q: I have sent several letters and postcards to my daughter but have not heard anything yet! I know that she is in what they call intake (and I know she has money on her books because I put it there) When will I get to hear from her to know she is ok? She received a 3 years sentence when she left the county jail here she had like 190 days to take with her how does it count?

The state intake process is a bit lengthy as they go through several staff interviews that range from medical, psychological to educational assessm... Read More

Q: I want to set up the discount phone service, would you please send me all the info I need to do so? My Inmate is in Plane State TDC side in Dayton, Texas

You would login to your My Account area. Click on Discount Telephone, then click on Add Local line. Then include the State, Facility, Your Telephon... Read More

Q: If my inmate is in parole review status but hasn't seen anyone yet what is going on? My inmate was eligible for parole before she left the county and now at a DOC unit and through with intake and still nothing? She got a 3 years sentence on possession of CS and took with 4 months flat at trustee status!

You might try calling the facility and speak with her counselor - find out what the facts of the case and sentencing were. A criminal offender b... Read More

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