Inmates can write as often as they like. There is no limit on outgoing mail at any facility. As long as they have what they need to send a letter, they can write daily if they want to. The supplies they need, stamps, envelopes, and paper, are available through the commissary. Stamps cost the same as they do on the outside, around $0.68 at current rates, and the paper and envelopes are priced affordably. All of it comes out
Read moreInmates can only write to another inmate if both have approval from their respective institutions. This happens in cases where the two are related, it is unlikely to be approved if there is no family connection
Read moreYou can file for and receive a divorce from an inmate, as long as the presiding judge does not hold it up - for reasons that might have to do with the incarceration. The inmate is NOT provided an attorney but will have to respond to the documents that are served to him in the prison. He can hire an outside attorney to file for him or do it himself (sometimes with the assistance of a paralegal inmate that helps
Read moreYou can send your inmate one pair of prescription glasses. There are no guidelines for the type of frames allowed, we would advise something that is durable. If he breaks them, you can send another pair.
Read moreYes, the pending revocation in another county can absolutely affect whether she paroles home. Right now she has: A 30 month sentence from one revocation Another open or pending revocation somewhere else That second case is the issue. What usually happens in this situation: 1. The other county can place a hold (detainer) When she gets close to release or parole She may not go home She can be transferred to that county to deal with the other
Read moreYes, finding out what fines, fees, or restitution an inmate owes is possible and paying them on behalf of your loved one is something families do regularly. The Clerk of Court The fastest and most direct source is the Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction where the case was heard and the sentence was imposed. Call them directly and ask for the outstanding balance on the case. You will need the case number if you have it, or
Read moreYou can contact GTL and ask them to swap the number you have for the number we provide. In almost every case nationwide with GTL, there is a $4.00 per call savings with our numbers. You might also let them know on their last call to your old number about the change - most inmates already know about the service and probably alerted you to contact us. Regardless, we offer a coupon for a free letter or postcard with
Read moreYou can send letters and photos, magazines and books also care packages (they must be bought and delivered to the facility by an approved vendor). InmateAid can do most of that for you, don't do it yourself, it is likely to be returned or discarded.
Read moreUsing only the information you've given us, our opinion (and we are NOT lawyers) is that the bond is set at arraignment not during the warrant phase. Our instincts tell us that they owe money to the courts for child support or some fine that has triggered the warrant. You can call the Clerk of the Court and find out how the warrant was written. Your answers are in that document.
Read moreThe prisons do not keep inmates beyond their release date unless there is something like a detainer or that the inmate caught a new charge. You can contact the judge's office who originally sentenced him and see what the actual sentence was. And then the clerk of the court to see if there is anything pending in that jurisdiction.
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