If the inmate has money on books when they get out do they get it back?
If the inmate has money on books when they get out do they get it or does it just sit in there till next time
Viviana Nunez
Once an inmate is released, any funds that are on their books are distributed back to that person.
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Once an inmate is released, any funds that are on their books are distributed back to that person. Some facilities give the inmate their funds on a "prepaid" Visa card that is loaded with the amount they are due.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: May 22,2016
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