Subject: Parole, probation & supervised release
Getting charged with a new offense while on probation and enrolled in drug court is a serious situation, and the outcome depends heavily on the judge, the drug court program's rules, and how the prosecution decides to handle it.
Drug court programs are structured around compliance. A new drug charge while enrolled is typically considered a program violation, and most drug courts have specific protocols for how violations are handled. In some cases the program allows for sanctions short of termination,...
Read moreSubject: Release questions
Most of the times, a "hold" from another jurisdiction is known ahead of time and the inmate's coun selor will go over the new charges and why they are getting referred to the new venue. There are however instances where the hold comes up at the last second but that is rare.
Subject: Pregnant inmates
We are sorry to report that there is absolutely nothing you can do in this situation. The prison officials will make certain she is taken care of during and after delivery and will find the proper family member to care for the baby.
Subject: Law & court questions - legal terms
If there was evidence that was not presented at trial, you can file an appeal. If you plead guilty, there is probably very little you can do.
Subject: Visitation
Probably not right away. But after he has gone through orientation, he will most likely be able to receive visitation form you and his children
Subject: Send inmate mail
Good news. You do not have to limit yourself to postcards. Full letters and photos are accepted at all Arizona State Prison Complex facilities including during the reception phase.
Reception can feel like a communication blackout from the outside because visits and phone access are often restricted while your boyfriend is being processed and classified. But mail continues to move during that period, and a full letter is absolutely something he can receive.
This is actually one of the most important times...
Read moreSubject: Inmateaid website questions
InmateAid does not monitor, verify or update the user generated inmate profile information unless requested. If you would like us to try and locate them, please email us at aid@inmateaid.com.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
If you are sent to a prison to serve out a sentence, there are no free calls. The calls are initiated by the inmate, but they must have money in their account or money on a phone plan on the outside. If you are going to speak with him more than once a week, check with our Discount Telephone Service to see if additional savings can be gotten with a new number.
Subject: Send inmate mail
yes, use the InmateAid Letter service and send some great pictures, too
