The retroactive sentencing relief you are referring to is a federal statute tied to changes in how certain offenses, primarily drug-related, are calculated under the federal sentencing guidelines. When Congress or the United States Sentencing Commission revises guidelines retroactively, eligible inmates can petition to have their sentence recalculated under the new, more favorable framework. The specific percentages you mentioned, 50 percent and 35 percent, are not terms we recognize as standard federal sentencing benchmarks, so you may be working
Read moreThe phones at all of the federal prisons are shut off at 9:30 pm. Usually there is a pretty long line at the end of the evening for calls and if you miss their call after 9:00, they would have to get in the back of the line and wait for another turn. That might be a challenge with all of the inmates waiting to get their last call for the day through, too.
Read moreNo, just add money to their commissary. Your stamped envelopes will either be returned or discarded, they will not make it to your inmate.
Read moreThe letter and photo service from InmateAid is straightforward. You type up a letter and upload photos where applicable - proceed to the Pay Now page and complete the transaction. The letter order flows through our Admin area to the Processing Department. Letters are processed immediately upon entry unless it is after 4pm on Saturday, then the letters do not go through the process until Monday morning. You may check in your My Account area to see the status of
Read moreThe "work release program" is designated for inmates who are doing time and have worked their way down custody status levels. Work release is at the very end of the spectrum - right before release giving the inmate some incentive for good behavior and following the programming recommendations of their counselor. As far as family services go, since this is pre-trial, there is little to offer the program directors if there is no disposition. The programs available to the indigient
Read moreIt takes a few weeks before they calculate and post the date
Read moreIf you have not seen or spoken to the inmate in years, it is smart to verify their identity before getting too involved. Best ways to confirm: 1. Use an inmate locator: Search by full name and date of birth if possible This helps confirm: Facility location Age and identifying details 2. Ask for identifying details in your letter: Reference something only the real person would know Ask them to confirm:
Read moreNo, it is at the bond hearing that a magistrate (a special judge that handles arraignments and setting release bonds) will decide the merits of a bond. What is the prosecution suggesting? They have a lot of influence over the amount that is ultimately set. The bond is specific to the charges, criminal history and whether the magistrate (and prosecution) feels the offender is a treat to the community and will they reappear for the court dates.
Read moreA suspended sentence means the judge gave you time, but allowed you to stay out of custody as long as you follow certain conditions. If you complete everything successfully, you never serve that time. If you violate those conditions, the judge can impose some or all of the suspended 360 days. At that point, it becomes real jail or prison time. Whether you can serve less than the full 360 days depends on the facility and how your
Read moreShort answer, no. There is no outside person or service that can get an inmate released from the SHU, also known as the hole. That decision is entirely controlled by the facility and its internal disciplinary process. When an inmate is placed in the SHU, it is usually for one of three reasons: Pending investigation Disciplinary action after a rule violation Administrative reasons, such as safety or separation Even if the inmate says they did
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