Subject: Sentence reduction
Unfortunately, there are no programs for early release for sex offender in the state of Maine. There are mandatory programs that the inmate must complete but none leads to a shortening of the sentence. Then there is the long probation period following release along with mandatory registration in the Sex Offender Registry that remains on their record forever. Here is a link to the ME DOC pdf that explains their program.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
After setting up your InmateAid phone account, the new local number gets sent directly to your email. Check your inbox, and your spam folder if it does not appear right away, for the notification containing the assigned number. That number is operational immediately once it arrives.
A simple way to confirm everything is working correctly is to dial the new number from a different phone, a friend's cell or a landline, and listen for it ringing through to your current phone....
Read moreSubject: Bail & bond questions
There is no second chance for a bond if you are stupid enough to get arrested while out on a bond. Usually, the judge who was generous and lenient allowing you to remain free while awaiting your trial would laugh at such a request. The whole idea is that you get out on bond and stay out of trouble.
Subject: Inmateaid website questions
Yes. Letters from Inmates is a service that our members enjoy becasue there is an ability to keep your own address private. We charge $1.49 for the service and is used by thousands everyday.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
Leavenworth Detention Center is operated by CoreCivic, formerly known as CCA, and uses IC Solutions as its phone carrier. Knowing the carrier is the starting point for understanding how to reduce your per-minute costs.
IC Solutions charges rates based on the destination number being called. Local numbers, meaning numbers with an area code close to the Leavenworth facility in Kansas, are billed at a lower rate than out-of-state numbers. If your phone number is already local to the Leavenworth area, you...
Read moreSubject: General prison questions-terminology
The fact that you are asking this question at 15 already puts you ahead of where most people are when they finally decide to change. Most people wait until the consequences get bad enough that they have no choice. You are choosing before that happens. That matters.
Here is the most honest thing anyone can tell you: look at who you spend your time with. The phrase that has stayed with me is this, show me your friends and I will...
Read moreSubject: Law & court questions - legal terms
Yes, we have all gone through the process and although we are not lawyers, the system operates in a way where lawyers take advantage of people who don't know what is coming. We have experience from the side of the defendants, seen all the dirty tricks and paid the lawyers to navigate through all phases. We are very confident you will get an insight a real lawyer wouldn't tell you until after you paid them money they'll never refund.
Subject: Law & court questions - legal terms
No, its a step necessary for re-entry. We would caution your inmate to be careful not to violate while there for a short time.
Subject: Bail & bond questions
No such thing, community corrections is already a lienient provision for a low-risk offender. This type facility is the easiest place to do time.
Subject: Release questions
When an inmate has an active detainer or warrant from another state, that state is responsible for taking custody once the current sentence is complete. The process is generally well coordinated because the detaining state has access to the inmate's release date well in advance and plans accordingly.
Once the inmate finishes their required time, they are moved to the Admissions and Orientation area and held there while the transfer is finalized. The other state typically shows up on or around...
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