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.

Yes you can write him. There is a waiting period at these Diagnostic facilities as they put the inmates through a thorough testing period and there are some periods of segregation from the outside.

There are many reasons that inmates are moved. Most of the time it is nothing to be concerned with. There are changes in the inmate population which require movement and aligning certain inmates with the same classification type based upon the criminal history, violence associated with their crime and length of sentence. Many times, the inmate gets their custody level changed for the better - calling "working your way down" as in the type of housing and security.

Depending on where he is, there is usually a period of Admission & Orientation which integrates the inmate into the system. They learn the rules and expectations. Once the go through this period of "education", they will be allowed to receive visitors.

What is their name and the state you think they are in, we will try and help locate them?

Inmates that have money on their inmate trust accounts can purchase stamps and envelopes at the weekly commissary. If they do not have money on their books, the prison will provide indigent inmates with all the materials necessary to send out mail to their loved ones. If your inmate writes to you directly, using your address, the cost of the mailing is a 49 cent stamp. Many of our members use the Inmate Response Mail service through InmateAid. Your inmate

Inmates are often able to get cellphones smuggled into prison. This is extremely risky and not worth the penalty that comes with getting caught. This administration has made a cellphone possession in a penal facility a felony and will add more years to an inmate's sentence. In some situations, the facility can classify possession of a cellphone aiding in an escape or continuing a criminal enterprise. The inmate that gets caught will likely get 6 months to a year in

Yes, the prison medical facilities are staffed with registered medical personnel with special training dealing with incarcerated patients. The only time the treatment becomes restrictive is if the inmate themselves become unruly. Remember that the prison units in general want to keep their record free from incidents that would negatively affect their funding. Training, empathy, caring and general well-being are a part of the process that inmates get "most of the time" from prison staff members.  The bad eggs exist

You will need to let them know. If you need a coupon to use our letter system, please email us a request and we will be happy to help you.

The letter and photo service from InmateAid is straightforward. You type up a letter and upload photos where applicable - proceed to the Pay Now page and complete the transaction. The letter order flows through our Admin area to the Processing Department. Letters are processed immediately upon entry unless it is after 6pm on Saturday, then the letters do not go through the process until Monday morning. You may check in your My Account area to see the status of