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How soon after you are incarcerated can an inmate write someone

My friend is at the RGC Jackson Mi he has been there one week today. How long before he can call/write me? we made plans on him calling as soon as he could.

Inmates can get letter writing materials almost immediately upon incarceration.
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✓ Verified answer January 11,2017 · Send Inmate Mail
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Inmates can get letter writing materials almost immediately upon incarceration. Writing loved ones is encouraged by the institutions and even provide the postage to indigent inmates.

Accepted Answer Date Created: January 11,2017
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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 January 2017.