In the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), is a specific classification for inmates who are temporarily housed at a unit but not yet assigned to its permanent general population. Definition and Purpose
Living conditions for those in transient status differ slightly from the general population: tdcj-transient-status
: Inmates in transient status generally do not have access to the Offender Telephone System (OTS). In the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ),
: Temporary placement while waiting for a disciplinary hearing or seeing a captain. Key Rules and Privileges Key Rules and Privileges : Newly arrived inmates
: Newly arrived inmates who have not yet been classified by the Unit Classification Committee (UCC) to receive a permanent housing assignment.
: 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)
: Inmates returning from "medical chain" (specialized medical appointments) or awaiting transfer to a specific program who are held in a transient wing because a permanent bunk is not immediately available.