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Subject: Inmate transfer

We are not sure what your inmate was transferred for, the circumstances of his privileges are unknown. It could range from absolutely no delays as his "state" information all remains the same, to no access at all until whatever criteria is met upon transfer... or anything in between. You could try to reach the counselor at the new facility to see what information they can provide.

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Subject: Relationship issues

Anything is possible but it would be very rare if ever happens. Inmates are not permitted to communicate with other inmates (by telephone, email or mail) regardless of relation, without permission from the warden.

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Subject: Money transfer

Once an inmate is released, any funds that are on their books are distributed back to that person. Some facilities give the inmate their funds on a "prepaid" Visa card that is loaded with the amount they are due.

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Subject: Relationship issues

The inmate's visitation list, their phone calls, their commissary money (who supplies it) or incoming mail are all covered under the Privacy Act. This information is not available.

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

In most cases, inmates may call cellphones. The rules are created for the and by the prison phone companies, they have a government contract making them the only service you may use. As you'd expect, the rates are pretty expensive. InmateAid has a discount telephone service that can save 90% off some inmate calls. Send us the name of the facility and we will give you an honest estimate whether we can help save you money, too.

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Subject: Release questions

Not necessarily. The majority of CEC detainees are there for far longer than 45 days.

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Subject: Parole, probation & supervised release

Funds can be deposited in your inmate's commissary account for the Kenosha County Jail WI 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.govpaynow.com. The real issue is the probation violation. We think your unknown court date might have some relation to the VOP. that a probation violation hearing has different standards and process than an underlying criminal charge. Probation cannot be revoked for receiving a new charge, the violation process begins after the new

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Subject: Relationship issues

This depends on the strength of your relationship before he went in. How long will is the sentence? How was he treating you one year before the crime?

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Subject: Relationship issues

This will be tough for both of you. The separation causes many relationships to falter after the first year.

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Subject: Relationship issues

This really comes down to personal boundaries and the agreement you have in your relationship, not a rule set by the prison system. Incarceration puts a lot of strain on relationships because one person has very limited control and visibility into what is happening on the outside. That can lead to trust issues, insecurity, and misunderstandings, even in strong relationships. Having friends of the opposite gender is not automatically inappropriate. What matters is: The level of

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