After your inmate goes before a judge to hear the charges read in open court will the topic of bond come up. If your inmate has a competent attorney, they will make a case to the judge for a reasonable bond amount. But, depending on the charge, if there was violence and the likelihood that the defendant will appear at all their court hearings will be the basis for whether a bond is allowed and how much it will be.
Read moreVisitation Hours: Visits are normally conducted on Saturdays and Sundays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The names of all visitors, 18 years old and older must be on the approved Visitors List, which is limited to ten individuals. Here is a link to the TDCJ Offender Rules and Regulations for Visitation Booklet: http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/documents/cid/Offender_Rules_and_Regulations_for_Visitation_English.pdf
Read moreDeath Row Maximum Security Inmates The cell12 ft. by 7 ft. cell; 86 square feetAll solo cellsBed built into wall (hard surface bed)Blanket and pillowStainless steel toilet and sinkShelving across one side of bed, which could be used as a deskSmall chairPersonal items can be displayed in the cell and there are two small and very thin windowsAllowed to buy a small radio or TVMeals Inmates are fed 19 meals a week, three meals a day Monday through Friday and
Read moreAll inmate calls are outbound from the facility. You cannot call an inmate. The calls are charged by the prison's telephone partner and there are no programs we know of where you can get the service for free. Inmates without funds can get stamps and letter-writing material for free so that they may remain in contact with loved ones - but telephone calls are going to require money.
Read moreThe telephone service at all of the TDCJ Prison facilities is a company called Securus. Securus' rules are often different than the rules at the jail so they can maximize the profit per call. Normally, the cell phone carrier should have nothing to do with the approval process of an inmate's calls. The process is supposed to approve a person, not a telephone type or it's underlying carrier. Some people use InmateAid's service to get a local number for cheaper
Read moreYes, InmateAid’s discount telephone service is different from the GTL pamphlet, but they actually work together, not separately. About Global Tel Link (GTL): GTL is the official phone provider for the facility They handle: Connecting the call Recording and monitoring Billing you You must use GTL to receive inmate calls. There is no way around that. What InmateAid does differently: Provides you with a local phone number Your inmate calls that number instead of your regular number The
Read moreGenerally no. Being written up and sent to the hole does not result in money being taken from an inmate's commissary account as a standard punishment. Disciplinary sanctions typically come in the form of lost privileges, loss of good time credits, or placement in segregation. Random monetary deductions as punishment are not standard practice. That said, there are several legitimate circumstances where a facility can and does deduct from an inmate's account. Restitution. If a court ordered restitution
Read moreWe do not have a running list of the 2.3 million inmates that are incarcerated in over 10,000 locations. The list changes every day with new people going in and other inmates getting released. The inmate locators are updated in the jurisdiction where they're sentenced. The list of Personal Inmate Pages on our site are "user-generated content". Members like yourself create an Inmate Profile for you to use in assisting them during their sentence. If you would like some help
Read moreWhen sending books to your husband, you must use his facility address, not your home address. Here is how to do it correctly: Enter your husband’s name and inmate ID number Use the prison’s mailing address as the shipping address Your name and billing address stay tied to your payment method Important rules to follow: Books must come directly from a publisher or retailer like Amazon Do not send books yourself. They will be rejected Choose new books, not used or third-party
Read moreWhen an inmate is transferred, not everything follows them smoothly. Each category is handled differently: Personal property: Inmates are allowed to pack and transfer their belongings However, items are often lost, delayed, or limited during the move Extra commissary items and clothing do not always make it to the new facility Mail: Mail that is already in transit is usually NOT forwarded It is often returned to the sender You should start using the new facility address immediately
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