Subject: Inmate phone calls
The phone prices are different at every facility. Without knowing the facility, we cannot guess. What you should do is email us (aid@inmateaid.com) your telephone number and the inmate's location. We will give you an honest estimate of the best way to set up your phone account. We can save money in about 75% of the cases. Check with us before you sign up.
Subject: Law & court questions - legal terms
Not a good idea. More than likely, the person with a warrant will be held and picked up by the jurisdiction where the warrant was issued.
Subject: Bail & bond questions
You should contact the Clerk of the Court. They have all of the information, this is where lawyers go to get the pertinent documents.
Subject: Family services
We are not 100% sure, but we know many other BOP facilities have the tent structure for ceremonies. You can call the unit team secretary to speak to someone to get confirmation that FCI Beckley has one, too. The administration number is 304-252-9758.
Subject: Relationship issues
Condoms are not on the Commissary List. But, condoms are somehow smuggled in and are available for purchase, but we have no idea what they might cost.
Subject: Send inmate mail
This happens from time-to-time as inmates get moved and people make mistakes. The jail staff most likely will not forward the mail, they will send it back. If this happens simply contact our customer service reps (aid@inmateaid.com or 866-966-7100) and they will make the correction for you and resend your entire order at NO CHARGE. You don't need a reason, just let us know what the new location is and we will resend it.
Subject: Sentencing questions
If they say he gets out on 3-23-20, that is less than three years so it appears they've included the good time credits all inmates get at the beginning of their bid.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
Depends on where your inmate is incarcerated. In federal the phones turn on at 6am and off at 9:30. In county, they are available as long as the inmate is not locked in their cell which are normal waking hours. In state, it's almost unlimited as there are phones available in most cells.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
The InmateAid phone line is matched to the lowest tariff at the facility your inmate is housed. You still fund the account as there is only one carrier. A call from your inmate may now cost $6.00 per 15-minutes, if there is a lower rate, we get you a number that will get it. If there are no savings, we do not issue a number. For the tens of thousands that do use it every month, the IA fee is covered...
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(we answered you directly earlier today via email.) this isn't a gimmick, it's just smart. we aren't replacing the phone carrier or suggesting we do. The InmateAid phone line is matched to the lowest tariff where your inmate is incarcerated. You still fund the account as there is only one way to get calls, and it's through a monopoly carrier that set the rates without a competitor. For instance, a call from your inmate may now cost $6.00 per 15-minutes, if there is a...
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