How long does it take for an inmate to be transferred?
How long does it take for an inmate to be transferred? Once he is transferred, how long do I have to retrieve his belongings?
Quetrina Thurlow-Martinez
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it all depends on what stage of the process they are in; they might send the belongings home.
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it all depends on what stage of the process they are in; they might send the belongings home. there are three kinds of transfers, one - a request by the inmate, two - an administrative transfer as a step-down in custody level and the third - punitive where there is an increase in the custody level. whatever the conditions are in this case, they will NEVER disclose when the transfer is to take place for security precautions.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 14,2015
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