Subject: Visitation
This is something that is not allowed in most facilities, therefore you should call the facility and speak to a counselor to find out the specific rules at their institution before you arrive.
Subject: Marriage in prison
Yes you can in some cases, it depends where they are incarcerated and how much time they have remaining on their sentence. You should read some of the other questions/answers we have posted in "Ask the Inmate" within this category. If you have a question that was not covered, we will be happy to answer it for you.
Subject: Inmate transfer
We are not sure what your inmate was transferred for, the circumstances of his privileges are unknown. It could range from absolutely no delays as his "state" information all remains the same, to no access at all until whatever criteria is met upon transfer... or anything in between. You could try to reach the counselor at the new facility to see what information they can provide.
Subject: Relationship issues
Anything is possible but it would be very rare if ever happens. Inmates are not permitted to communicate with other inmates (by telephone, email or mail) regardless of relation, without permission from the warden.
Subject: Money transfer
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.
Subject: Relationship issues
The inmate's visitation list, their phone calls, their commissary money (who supplies it) or incoming mail are all covered under the Privacy Act. This information is not available.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
In most cases, inmates may call cellphones. The rules are created for the and by the prison phone companies, they have a government contract making them the only service you may use. As you'd expect, the rates are pretty expensive. InmateAid has a discount telephone service that can save 90% off some inmate calls. Send us the name of the facility and we will give you an honest estimate whether we can help save you money, too.
Subject: Release questions
Not necessarily. The majority of CEC detainees are there for far longer than 45 days.
Subject: Parole, probation & supervised release
Funds can be deposited in your inmate's commissary account for the Kenosha County Jail WI 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.govpaynow.com.
The real issue is the probation violation. We think your unknown court date might have some relation to the VOP. that a probation violation hearing has different standards and process than an underlying criminal charge.
Probation cannot be revoked for receiving a new charge, the violation process begins after the new charge. Ther will be...
Read moreSubject: Relationship issues
This depends on the strength of your relationship before he went in. How long will is the sentence? How was he treating you one year before the crime?
