Reviewed on: February 26,2019
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are inmates allowed to bring anything w them when transferring to this jail from another

Yes, when inmates are getting transferred, they are told to "pack out".
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✓ Verified answer February 24,2019 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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Yes, when inmates are getting transferred, they are told to "pack out". This entails getting all of your property in one box and "packed" for shipping to the new locale. Most of what may be packed are letters, photos, reading material and some items bought at the commissary

Accepted Answer Date Created: February 24,2019
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