Can an inmate and marry while he is incarcerated waiting to go to prison?
Can an innate and their girlfriend marry while he is incarcerated waiting to go to prison?
Jennifer Madden
It depends upon where the inmate is incarcerated and how long they have on their sentence.
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It depends upon where the inmate is incarcerated and how long they have on their sentence. If he is awaiting transfer, the county jail will not perform a marriage but the chaplain at the state or federal facility might.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 31,2016
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This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice.
Last reviewed May 2016.