A debit card works just fine. InmateAid accepts debit cards the same way it accepts credit cards, so nothing is stopping you from placing your order right now. Head to InmateAid.com, set up your account, add your mom's facility information, and use your debit card at checkout the same way you would on any other website. The transaction processes normally and your letter goes out the same day if you order before 5 pm Eastern time. Sending your
Read moreFear is a big part of how every inmate deals with their time. Fear of losing support is real and it makes many inmates anxious as it is often tied to finanacial support. The anxiety leads to paranoia and before you know it, there are accusations and fights on the phone that will make both of you miserable. Since communication is limited, it's hard to keep the intimacy and feelings going strong without significant effort. The isolation that the
Read moreit depends what type of person you are and how much time you are facing. is it months or is it years? where is it going to be served? resubmit your question with some more details about your situation.
Read moreYou will be notified by email that your inmate has sent a letter
Read moreYou can try, but there are rules that allow the staff to reject letters missing all of the identification information, like the ID number.
Read moreRecovery academies and therapeutic programs within correctional settings often have their own rules about personal property that differ from standard incarceration guidelines. What is allowed at a general population facility may not be permitted in a structured recovery program, and the reverse can also be true in some cases. The only reliable way to get an accurate answer for NM Women's Recovery Academy specifically is to call the facility directly and ask. Ask to speak with a counselor, case
Read moreParole is an option if the judge has provided language in the Judgement and Commitment order. This is for state offenders only as federal sentencing no longer offers parole.
Read moreAll inmates start with good time credits regardless of the sentence. It is a built-in incentive to behave.
Read moreThey can either reply to your address, or to the address of InmateAid. We receive thousands of Inmate Response letters on behalf of the Members of the site, it provides a way for people to communicate with an inmate without using their actual address.
Read moreNo, there are no monthly plans from the carrier at the jail/prison. The service is contracted by government bid to about 30 prison phone carriers (GlobalTel*Link, SecurusTech, PayTel, ICSolutions, CityTeleCoin, NCIC, Reliance, Telmate, Encartele, Legacy, Correct Solutions Group to name a few). Only one wins the contract and by definition, they are a monopoly. You now pay their rates whatever they are. Some calls are over $20.00 for 15 minutes. There are other plans similar to our Discount Phone Plan.
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