: It is a common point of confusion during the TDCJ Inmate Search process, as it may appear on an inmate's profile while they are in between more permanent classifications like G1, G2, or G3 . Offender Orientation Handbook (English)
: Many family members confuse "transient status" with being "in transit" (actually on a bus or traveling between units). In transit, inmates generally cannot receive visits, whereas in transient status , they often can. tdcj-transient-status
: Transient wings are often described as "lockup" or temporary cells where inmates stay for a few weeks (sometimes up to 45 days) until a bunk opens in the general population. : It is a common point of confusion
: Inmates placed in temporary housing while prison administration investigates an Offender Protection Investigation (OPI) or safety threat. : Transient wings are often described as "lockup"
: Inmates in transient status generally do not have access to the Offender Telephone System (OTS).
Transient status typically applies to inmates in the following situations:
Living conditions for those in transient status differ slightly from the general population: