Subject: Visitation
No, they just call the inmate to visitation
Subject: Send inmate mail
Yes, there are guidelines, but they are mostly about safety and security, not normal conversation.
Every facility opens and reads incoming mail, so you should always assume a staff member will see what you write.
What is generally allowed:
Personal updates about your life
Emotional support and encouragement
Romantic or intimate expressions (within reason)
Photos that follow the facility’s rules
Talking about love, missing each other, and even some level of intimacy is usually fine. Just keep it respectful and not explicit.
What to avoid writing about:
Details about the...
Read moreSubject: Sentencing questions
On a 132 month sentence, with good time he's looking at 112.2 months which is nine years four months.
Subject: Marriage in prison
No, no place will allow an inmate to marry with a 60 sentence.
Subject: Sentencing questions
This situation is serious, and the risk of prison time is real.
A DWI 3rd or more is usually charged as a felony in many states. When you add a probation violation on top of that, the court is going to look at it much more harshly because it shows a pattern and failure to follow prior orders.
Here is what is working against him:
Multiple DWI arrests
Being on probation at the time of the new offense
Bond being denied, which suggests the judge sees him as...
Read moreSubject: Visitation
Big Sandy is either a United States Penitentiary with the federal BOP system or Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. The USP is far more strict and a tougher road for an inmate. Visitation might be tough the first time around. You get searched thoroughly and the visits are under heavy supervision. They are non-contact visits. It is highly recommended that prior to an inmate visit you call the jail or penitentiary to confirm that visits have not been cancelled.
Subject: Visitation
In most juvenile facilities, the answer is still no, even if you are pregnant with his child.
Juvenile systems have much stricter visitation rules than adult facilities. They usually limit visits to:
Parents or legal guardians
Immediate family members
Approved individuals with a clear legal or custodial connection
Being pregnant does not automatically qualify you as “family” under their rules.
That said, you do have a small window to try:
Ask the facility directly
Call and speak with:
The case manager
Counselor
Or chaplain
Explain your situation respectfully and ask if there is any...
Read moreSubject: Visitation
You are dealing with something time sensitive, and there are a few ways to handle this without relying only on a visit.
1. Do not wait on visitation alone
Even if you request a special visit, it may not be approved in time. The fastest path is to get the paperwork to him immediately and let the facility process it.
You can:
Mail the forms to him right away
Use InmateAid to send them faster with clear instructions
Include:
A simple note explaining each form
Deadlines and court date
Your contact...
Read moreSubject: General prison questions-terminology
this depends on where they are incarcerated. send us the name of the institution and we will try and get you the information. many facilities offer the essentials, and if they do not allow outside personal affects sent in, there is the commissary which has the extras like personal body products and clothing.
Subject: Inmate search
Try this link [GDC Inmate Locator](http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/OffenderQuery/jsp/OffQryForm.jsp?Institution=)


