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Subject: Parole & probation

He could be looking at doing the remainder of time left on his original sentence. Although that is not great news, it won't be worse than the original sentence.

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Subject: Sentencing questions

Possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram is a state jail felony with a punishment range of 6 months to 2 years state jail (no parole from state jail) and a fine of up to $10,000. Due to the overwhelming number of state jail dope cases, the law requires probation in many cases.

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Subject: Send inmate mail

The reply depends on the inmate

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Subject: Inmate search

it's updated weekly but some of the prisons and jails are not as fast to update their releases and transfers. Email us the inmate's name and the new location and we will update it for you.

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

Correct, they must first go through Admissions and Orientation. Once they have completed that successfully, they will be allowed to make phone calls and have visitation.

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Subject: Inmate transfer

The release date of the current location is the deadline. Any time before that would just be good fortune.

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Subject: Send inmate money

they are given a receipt from their case manager or counselor

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

The Discount Phone line is for one number at a time. You can register multiple lines (multiple lines are discounted) but they must be set up with separate forward-to numbers.

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Subject: Parole & probation

No, restitution debt does not and will not prohibit a release. However, since Alabama is another state, California will have to make arrangements to connect with a parole officer there and make the determination whether the move to Alabama will serve the public interest.

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Subject: Work release

Oh yeah, the CDCR - Antelope Adult Conservation (Fire) Camp #25 in Susanville CA certainly does... and all that death-defying risk for $1.00 per hour...!

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