Subject: Inmate phone calls
Inmates can call collect as long as it is to a land line that has a billing arrangement with the carrier. Generally what has happened to this feature is that with so many cell phones in use, there is no way for the carrier to bill you after-the-fact, which is why this option is not as popular as it was before
Subject: Inmate search
What is your inmate's name, their DOB and the state they are in? We will see what we can find.
Subject: Release questions
some places do not post them online - try calling the facility
Subject: Money transfer
Western Union probablemente no es el método aceptado en esa instalación. Muchas cárceles y centros de detención tienen su propio sistema para recibir depósitos, y no todas aceptan Western Union directamente.
Lo mejor que puedes hacer es llamar a la instalación directamente al 870-942-5512 y preguntarles cuál es el método aprobado para enviar dinero. Ellos te pueden decir qué servicio usan, si necesitas el número de identificación de tu esposo, y cómo completar el proceso correctamente. El número de identificación del...
Read moreSubject: Commissary
Inmates are permitted to shop at the commissary once a week. Inmates either order off of a commissary list and have the items brought to their cell or they line up with their list and purchase the items at the commissary window
Subject: Survive prison
Being locked up is pretty boring. One of the reasons inmateAID was founded was to give loved ones an organized and reliable way to help their inmate's time go by more smoothly. Reading is a great escape - we recommend sending lots of magazines, newspapers and books if you are able. Send them letters and photos to keep connected to the outside world.
Some cells have phones, some do not. TVs are located in the common areas in the general population...
Read moreSubject: Parole, probation & supervised release
They will extradite him to New Jersey for the parole violation either before or after he answers these new charges. The courts in the two states will work out an agreement to satisfy them both. More than likely, he will have time to finish in New Jersey for the violation and serve another sentence "down south" on these very serious charges. We are dubious that he will be free for a while. The multiple new felony charges will make him...
Read moreSubject: General prison questions-terminology
Not unless they have a work detail off-complex; otherwise inmates are not allowed to leave for the night.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
Valdosta State Prison uses GlobalTel*Link (connectnetwork.com) as they carrier. You have to set up an account with them to receive calls. There is a distinct price difference between the cost of a long distance call and the cost of a local call. We can get you a Valdosta GA number and save $4.35 per call. If you would like an honest assessment of your situation, please email us your telephone number and we will let you know if this would...
Read moreSubject: Send inmate mail
It takes 1-3 business days but once it is received in the mail room at the jail, it is up to the mail room staff to hand the mail out to the inmates. It's hard to pinpoint an exact time for that reason
