How do you find out why someone is in jail or Prison?
Kelly Deal
You can contact the Clerk of the Court to get the transcripts of the case and the sentencing where they were adjudicated
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You can contact the Clerk of the Court to get the transcripts of the case and the sentencing where they were adjudicated
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Accepted Answer Date Created: July 16,2019
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