All of the facilities do things differently. To be certain, you might call them to ask what their procedures are. Typically, you will need to go through an NCIC background screening process to gain approval. Felons or co-defendants are usually not allowed for visitation. Unless you are a close family member with a criminal record, you might gain approval by petitioning the warden for a special exemption. The approval process sometimes requires the inmate sending you a form
Read moreThat would be up to the original and most recent judge presiding over the case. Most parole/probation violations are sent back to complete the original sentence. The offender was given some leniency and had time taken off their sentence. Going in front of the judge that gave him a second chance does not turn out well in most cases.
Read moreDepending on the prison system that your inmate is in, the typical offender serves 85% of the time imposed. This 15% represents "good time" credited when the sentence begins. Assuming that the inmate has all of their good time intact, 85% of 480 months is 408 months of which 360 have been served. That leaves 48 months or exactly four years left to be served.
Read moreThe rules for most of the state systems are that books may be sent in by the publisher only. Things might be slightly different as the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center is a stopping point before the inmate's designation. We would recommend calling 573-592-4040 to make certain they can receive books. [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?node=283155&tag=inmatecom-20&camp=15329&creative=394453&linkCode=ur1&adid=0MR9VSY8CPXZCYB2CC5T&&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inmateaid.com%2Fshop%2Fbooks) is an approved publisher as it must be in the form of a paperback book and it must be new from Amazon and not one of their resellers.
Read moreProbably a week or more. You should try our [letter service](https://www.inmateaid.com/letters), it'll be cheaper and a lot faster than international mail. Email us at Aid@InmateAid.com and request a coupon to try the service the first time for free.
Read moreYes, we have a very convenient and effective way to communicate with your inmate. Inmates do not have access to the Internet. The letter and photo service from InmateAid is straightforward. You type up a letter and upload photos where applicable - proceed to the Pay Now page and complete the transaction. The letter order flows through our Admin area to the Processing Department. Letters are processed immediately upon entry unless it is after 6pm on Saturday, then the letters
Read moreThe fastest and most reliable way to get this information is through the court system where your inmate was arrested or charged. Start by contacting the Clerk of Court in that county. They handle all case records and can tell you: The exact charges filed Upcoming court dates, including arraignment Bail amount and conditions, if it has been set This is public information, and they can usually look it up quickly if you have the
Read moreThe inmate housing is sometimes found on the state DOC website - but it's not standard. If you are concerned about your inmate's mail reaching them, it is our experience that if you have the correct mailing address and their ID Number, the mail will reach them without the housing information. But, if you would feel better knowing it, you might try calling the facility and ask to speak with the case manager, counselor or unit team secretary to get
Read moreVisiting an inmate at Ware State Prison, especially in a high security setting, comes with stricter rules than general population, so it is good you are asking ahead of time. Visitation form On your visitation application, list your full legal name exactly as it appears on your ID. Your relationship can be listed as “friend” or “girlfriend” if the form allows it. Some facilities are more comfortable with “friend” for non-family visitors, but either way is usually fine as
Read moreIn most cases, writing a letter in Spanish will not slow down delivery. Mail to inmates is opened and inspected by staff before it is handed out. This is standard at every facility. If the staff can easily understand the language, the process usually moves along at the normal pace, which is typically a few days plus whatever internal mailroom delay the facility has. The only time a delay might happen is if the mailroom staff cannot understand
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