Subject: Release questions
He definitely knows - the ONE thing for sure is that an inmate knows the exact date they re to be released, there is nothing more important to an inmate than the day they are leaving. If the release date is "unknown", that means there are other forces in the way like potential new/old charges pending which keeps their release in question.
Subject: Send inmate mail
yes, people use the Letters from Inmates service which is especially beneficial when you want your own address kept private. The inmates can use our address, we receive the mail on your behalf and notify you by email that it is there for your review and download.
Subject: Inmateaid website questions
InmateAid is legitimate and has been operating since April 2012. That is over a decade of processing letters, photos, postcards, and other services for families and loved ones of incarcerated people across the country. The platform was built by someone who served 66 months in federal prison and understood firsthand what inmates and their families actually need.
On delivery, the service is reliable. Letters go out the same day if ordered before 5pm Eastern time, and your inmate typically has the...
Read moreSubject: Relationship issues
Follow that instinct. It is the right one.
People who end up incarcerated, even for a short stretch, often find themselves suddenly very alone. Friends pull back, professional relationships go quiet, and the public embarrassment of the situation can make someone feel like the people who admired them must now think less of them. Hearing from someone who genuinely looks up to them during that period carries more weight than you might expect.
Your letter does not need to be complicated or...
Read moreSubject: Inmateaid website questions
If you cannot find your inmate in our database, you can create one yourself. If you are having issues finding where they are or what their inmate ID number is, email us at aid@inmateaid.com. We will try and find them for you - but your message has to be specific for us to help.
Subject: Medical treatment
He will be safe. He will get plenty of medical help and if we know human nature, the other inamtes will make it their business to make sure he is getting better. Inmates make make calls after they have completed the requisite orientation.
Subject: General prison questions-terminology
Inmates are given an id number during their booking and admission into the detention facility
Subject: Release questions
It depends on his charges - the length of the sentence seems pretty short and we doubt it will give him any relief because of it. Prop 57 changes the State Constitution sentencing and court procedures for two kinds of situations. Adults convicted of non-violent felonies would be eligible for parole after serving time for their main crimes. Inmates may also have more opportunities to reduce their sentences through credits for good behavior and approved educational activities.
Subject: Send books and magazines
You might be able to get the bible in there with you, but "no" to your question. All books must come in the mail directly from the publisher (Amazon)
Subject: Money transfer
Yes, you can add just about any amount to your inmate trust account. But, beware that if you owe any restitution, court ordered payments, court costs, child support... anything that can be garnished will be garnished from that account if you place a noticable amount there. if you have nothing to worry about, deposit as much as you can. You will want to spend the max amount for commissary and telephone..
