If your inmate got a 24-month sentence in state prison, there is a likelihood that they were granted "good time" credits before the sentence started. The norm is 15%. If that is correct, then the inmate serves 85% of 24 months or 20.4 months. If they have already served 11 months, there are less than 10 months remaining.
Read moreThe federal immigration hold means that there is a warrant for some reason. The hold notifies the facility to not release the person, but instead to transfer them to federal custody at the end of the jail term. An immigration hold may be placed after either a random check by ICE officers (who sometimes visit jails and interview inmates or after being notified by the law enforcement agency detaining the person. When DHS places a hold, state law enforcement agencies are
Read moreInmates can get commissary once per week provided they have money on their account. Sometimes, the order is filled same-day, others it 1-2 day from submittal of the order form. Once the inmate goes through orientation, they can make a phone list and begin calling (again, they'll need money on their books).
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Read moreThere is no limit to the number of photos that may be sent into most facilities, but since we don't know where your inmate is incarcerated, we would recommend calling the institution first and find out if there are any limits
Read moreWe are focused on the sentence, "the bail people said it wouldn't be worth it". Depending on the conditions for the bail as set by the magistrate at the arraignment, the bail bondsman's reply sounds like they are weighing their risk. The bonding company must guarantee the court that your fiance will appear for all court dates. If the amount is too high, or the court thinks the offender is a flight risk, either they feel he might flee or they know something (not
Read moreThe only way to find out is by asking your fiance. The inmate's privacy is protected. There is no disclosing how much money is on their books, how much phone time they've used, who is putting money on their books, who they are talking to, or who are visiting.
Read moreYes, inmates may receive Christmas cards, however, the store-bought versions are becoming disallowed as the fancy artwork often includes sparkles and raised lettering that the prisons will NOT allow. InmateAid has made sending Greeting Cards into federal, state and county facilities easy and legit. Go to the holiday selection page and for only $0.99 each, your inmate will have a beautiful card that they will receive at mail-call with your loving message.
Read moreIf the case is still pending, and the warrant is currently in effect you will definitely be detained.
Read moreNO, there is no internet access for any inmate in any prison or jail. The only way they can get it is by having a smuggled smartphone, which if caught carries server penalties including the possibility of more prison time.
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