Reviewed on: October 07,2015
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Does it cost the inmate money to respond to my letter here

InmateAid has a service where the inmate can respond to your letter.  We receive many letters to our members who have kept their address private.  We scan the
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer May 06,2013 · Send Inmate Mail
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InmateAid has a service where the inmate can respond to your letter.  We receive many letters to our members who have kept their address private.  We scan the inmate letter and upload it into your account.  We charge $1.49 to retrieve the letter.  It has created a "pen pal"-like community - you can write somewhat anonymously and the inmate has a way to stay in touch, however you control the situation with InmateAid being in-between.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 06,2013
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About this answer: 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 October 2015.