A budget cut like that usually affects day to day prison operations in several ways. Corrections systems run on tight resources to begin with, so when funding is reduced, the impact tends to show up quickly. Here is where you are most likely to see changes: Staffing levels Fewer corrections officers and staff can mean longer lockdowns, slower movement, and reduced access to programs. Safety can also become a concern if units are short staffed. Programs and
Read moreGeorgia does have provisions that allow certain nonviolent offenders to serve a fraction of their sentence before being released to probation or supervision, and 10 percent is a figure that gets referenced in those conversations. However, it is not a blanket automatic rule that applies to every nonviolent case. Eligibility depends on the specific charge, the sentencing structure, the judge's order, and the discretion of the Department of Corrections. If her attorney told her she is looking at roughly
Read moreNo, but if they have money they are responsible for buying stamps and letter writing materials. If they have no money, indigent inmates are provided writing material and stamps by the institution.
Read moreThe only way an inmate can gain a transfer is by having 6 - 18 months of perfect behavior. Each facility is different, have your inmate sit down with his counselor and set up some criteria to follow in order to get the transfer.
Read moreYes, they can call anytime as long as they have money on their books or you have a prepaid account set-up and funded through the carrier at the facility
Read moreAll of the inmate information on InmateAid is user-generated content. We do not monitor, update or verify this information. You can create a profile or "follow" someone else's inmate. This happens with some of the more well-known inmates that people write to often. We are happy to do this for you if you give us the information. Once it is active, we will notify you by email. The only information that is strongly suggested is the inmate's ID number
Read moreYou should be able to use any debit or prepaid card through our portal. If there is an issue, we are able to take the order over the phone and manually charge the card. Please call us at 866-966-7100 or email at aid@imateaid.com
Read moreRealignment AB 109 transfers responsibility for supervising certain kinds of felony offenders and state prison parolees from state prisons and state parole agents to county jails and probation officers. Realignment is a process of significant change in the California criminal justice system. The belief is that low-level offenders can be best rehabilitated through local, community-oriented and evidence-based practices instead of state prison. An offender that gets a BIG sentencing break, and decides to run, does not
Read moreYes, all state prisons have a law library within their education department. Most facilities have computers with the information stored which makes searching for specific laws and cases easier. There are some incredibly bright and clever inmates that work in this department. These inmates have great insight into how best to approach their legal quandary - some even charge several bags of tuna for their help.
Read moreWhat is your inmate's name and DOB? What state are they inmate incarcerated in? This will help us locate them and create a profile for you to keep in contact with. Email the information to aid@inmateaid.com and we will notify you when it is set up
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