Subject: Inmate search
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site. All of the inmate data is entered by the member/user of the site, not InmateAid. We do not monitor, verify or update the information unless requested by the member/user. When we are asked via email we definitely will help.
You can create the profile yourself and attach it to your account. Once the inmate information is set up, it will sync up to all the available services...
Read moreSubject: Parole, probation & supervised release
Regardless of whether he answers the warrant now or later, he will still need to return to Iowa and face the original judge who put him on probation. They call this a detainer, where the current holding facility releases the inmate to the jurisdiction where the warrant was written. The likely outcome will be after he finishes his sentence in Illinois, the sheriff or marshal will be waiting to transport him to Iowa to be heard on the violation, and...
Read moreSubject: Inmate phone calls
Yes, but in most cases you need to set up an account with the carrier that has the contract with the prison/jail. Send us your telephone number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate about a possible discount before you sign-up
Subject: Inmate search
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site. All of the inmate data is entered by the member/user of the site, not InmateAid. We do not monitor, verify or update the information unless requested by the member/user.
You can create the profile yourself and attach it to your account. Once the inmate information is set up, it will sync up to all the available services that you might need to help your inmate get through this...
Read moreSubject: Send inmate mail
No, you must send the inmate money so that they can purchase envelopes and stamps at the commissary. Most facilities already provide envelopes, paper and pen/pencils. The inmates buy the postage.
Subject: Send inmate mail
Inmates that have money on their inmate trust accounts can purchase stamps and envelopes at the weekly commissary. If they do not have money on their books, the prison will provide indigent inmates with all the materials necessary to send out mail to their loved ones.
If your inmate writes to you directly, using your address, the cost of the mailing is a 49 cent stamp. Many of our members use the Inmate Response Mail service through InmateAid. Your inmate would...
Read moreSubject: Inmate search
You can call the Clerk of the Court of the county where he was arrested. They will have all of the arrest information and court documents related to his case.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
The new phone number you've received from InmateAid.com must be relayed to your inmate by you. There are a few ways to accomplish this. You can call the facility and ask one of the staff members, the counselor or case manager if they will give the new number to your inmate. This does not work all of time. You can use once last "expensive call" to convey the number, you can see them in visitation or send a letter. If...
Read moreSubject: Inmate search
What is his name, the facility is he in if you know, and if not what state is he in? We'll set up the account for you and let you know what it is ready to use.
Subject: Send books and magazines
No, the facilities will only accept books that are sent in by the publisher. We have a relationship with [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?node=283155&tag=inmatecom-20&camp=15329&creative=394453&linkCode=ur1&adid=1NK4T3Z8XDKYJ0S12D53&&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inmateaid.com%2Fpages%2Fdetails%2Fsend-books-to-an-inmate-in-prison-or-jail), one of the only ways that may deliver books to inmates.
You have to enter the inmate's name, ID number and the correct address of the facility. You have to buy "new paperback books", the used books are sold by third party affiliates and those books will get rejected. There are no other tricks to it, other than staying away...
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