Are inmates housed in their home state, and if so how far from their home county?
Alex Alspach
There is no guarantee about where an inmate will be placed.
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There is no guarantee about where an inmate will be placed. In most cases, if there is a same-security facility that fits the offender's custody status they try to keep them closer to home where more visitations are possible.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: June 09,2018
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Last reviewed August 2018.