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Subject: Inmate phone calls

Reception Diagnostic Center (RDC) is a temporary maximum-security prison due to the wide range of custody and security levels of the inmates who go through this facility for classification.  The RDC is usually the first stop for inmates where they will be evaluated, given a physical and psychological exam.  Because it is a temporary facility inmates' programs are limited, so are the perks like visits and phone calls. Therefore your inmate might not get phone privileges until they are designated to a more permanent

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

Your account is not disabled, only the telephone service transaction is canceled. If we cannot save you money from your current situation then we automatically refund the transaction fee. You can still use our greeting card, postcard, photo and magazine Services. But for the phone calls, your current number is the best option.

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Subject: Sentencing questions

8 1/2 years unless they have the option of parole in their Sentencing Memorandum

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Subject: Sentencing questions

You can estimate that they will serve 85% of their sentence. If you want a more definite date, contact the Clerk of the Court where they were sentenced.

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Subject: Send books and magazines

Yes, magazine subscriptions follow the inmate regardless of where they are transferred within the system. You do not need to cancel and reorder or take any action when a transfer happens. The subscription stays active and issues continue to be delivered to whatever facility your inmate is currently housed at. This is one of the advantages of ordering through a service like InmateAid rather than directly through a publisher. The address on file updates as your inmate moves through

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Subject: Website function questions

Yes, the Service is $1.49 per mail piece. We scan the letter and place it in a .pdf for you to download. Many people like to keep their home addresses private. INmateAID gives you a layer of security if needed.

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Subject: Website function questions

No. InmateAid collects inmate data from all of the public inmate locator websites.

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

Our Phone Service uses an algorithm to determine the best rate for you based on your location, the inmate's location and the carrier the facility uses. If we can't save you money, we do not issue a line. If we issue a line and the calls are not cheaper, we offer you a refund. It works perfectly in about 70% of the cases

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Subject: Relationship issues

Do you know what you want to hear to make contacting him worthwhile? He might use this opportunity to make you feel worse. I think there is more to this story, if you want to share, I'll be happy to listen and help where I can.

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