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Subject: Inmate phone calls

How often are County inmates allowed to call

county jail phones are almost all day and evening. they are on at about 8:00 am and are cut off at about 9:00 pm.

Subject: Residential drug abuse program (rdap)

Are there 12 step programs or programs for domestic violence anger management or Alcohol Anonymous in them

Yes, there are some really good programs available to inmates in every type of detainment. It's up to the offender to take advantage of these skilled people who can help guarantee a smooth re-entry when released.

Subject: Relationship issues

How do you know your inmate husband cheating in county jail

You would know your husband better than we do. But, it's not easy to cheat from jail. If you suspect something, your instincts are usually right. Only time will tell.

Subject: Relationship issues

Do they still have congigal visits and are visits allowed now I'm trying to find out info on some one there can you help me

Conjugal visits are rare these days and there are still a few state prisons that have them. Currently, only California, Connecticut, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, and Washington allow conjugal visits.

Subject: Send inmate mail

What size are these postcards?

4" x 6"

Subject: Arrest record search

How can I look up an inmates arrest records and approximate date to which they will be out

click here - SEARCH

Subject: Survive prison

My husband has never been to prison before , what can he expect at the camp when he goes in and can I go in with him when he first gets there .

Camp is the easiest time to do, but make no mistake it is still a federal prison. But, there are no cells, no bars, no fences to speak of. The inmates live in barracks-type dormitories where there are rows of bunk beds each separated by lockers. In Miami camp (where I was for over 5 years), there are four buildings that hold 100 inmates in each building. All inmates must have a job. It's not backbreaking work, but mainly support service

Subject: Prison discipline

Why would an inmate be switched to 3 diff facility's with in two weeks.. why would one go like to adc-ouachota river unit then randall l williams correctional facility then maybe a week later go to pine bluff unit?

this sounds like "diesel therapy". it is a form of punishment where inmates are shackled and then bused for days from one destination to another. It has been alleged that some inmates are deliberately sent to incorrect destinations as an exercise of diesel therapy.

Subject: Sentencing questions

What does it mean when the judge says sentenced 45 days prior to ten days served

It means that they have already served 10 days of a 45-day sentence.

Subject: Send books and magazines

I have a friend who is in the shu at Thomson USP. Is he allowed to receive a magazine prescription?

Yes, inmates in the federal shu get mail 6 days a week