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Subject: Prison discipline
What is administrative segregation

Administrative segregation refers to both a classification and a type of unit. There are at least three distinct types of segregation: administrative segregation, disciplinary segregation, and protective … Any of these types of segregation might involve a regimen of solitary (or near solitary) confinement. Administrative segregation (ad seg) is when an inmate is housed separately from the main prison population. In most prisons, ad seg is another term for solitary confinement. Typically, inmates get "put in the hole" if they violate

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Subject: Website function questions
I just wanted to thank all who operate this site it is by far the coolest thing about this whole unfortunate event that's has taken place in my gf and my life. So thank you very much

thank you for the kind words!

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Subject: Parole & probation
My loved one has life in prison is there any hope in the future of him getting out, am I have to try and deal with this whole situation.

yes, IF he has the possibility of parole there is the hope of seeing him again

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Subject: Prison discipline
Is the USP Pollock on lockdown?

Yes, and all visiting at this facility has been suspended until further notice. Check this link for updates - https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/pol/

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Subject: Send inmate mail
I would like to send him photos but he wants sexy ones, what's the limit would it be ok to send photos wearing panties and bra or just have to be fully covered

panties and bra are ok as long as your private parts remain tastefully covered

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Subject: Money transfer
I am self-reporting. Can my family send money to my account before I self report?

If you have an inmate ID number, they can. You might be able to bring cash or money order with you when you report, they will deposit it into your account for you. We would certainly call them first to be 100% sure.

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Subject: Inmate transfer
Who transports the inmate to the jail with the warrant and what happens if that jail doesnt come get them

The sheriff deputies from the county that issued the warrant will come to pick the inmate up. They do not and will not say when they are coming (for obvious reasons) and there is zero chance they will forget to pick him up.

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Subject: Prison discipline
If my husband is in the hole in Bent county correctional facility can he still call me and how often

Telephone calls from the SHU are limited to one 15-minute phone per week, unless he was caught with a cellphone, then there would be no calls until he was back in general population

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Subject: Prison discipline
My bf is in the work release program at Somerset county jail in PA. He got caught with tobacco and was sent to the hole. Will he lose his work privileges and about how long will he be in the hole?

He will probably lose his work privileges and spend a few days or weeks in the SHU (the hole). There are no set time limits for punitive stays, it's up to the lieutenant that wrote him up. 

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Subject: Relationship issues
How do you keep a healthy marriage going while husband is in jail? How to you keep communication going with young kids when dad is not there

you have to be creative and willing to go the extra effort to make sure it stays healthy. You can write sexy letters and talk about the future. You can talk to the kids and make your husband's incarceration a journey with some excitement then they get to visit him. it's not going to be easy, it is easy to quit altogether but it sounds like you want to keep things together... we wish you the best

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