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Subject: Inmate services & supplies
My inmate has a birthday coming up what can I send him?

InmateAid has all of the offerings that you could possibly send an inmate in a prison or jail. Since inmates have a lot of time, reading is something you should encourage, even if reading wasn't a big part of their life on the outside. Using this time in such a way that improves their chances of successful reentry into society. We recommend "the obvious" birthday card and magazines, books, pictures of things you want him to dream about, like you :). If

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Subject: Bail & bond questions
How long does it take usually to get a bond reduction hearing Fter you file.

There is no standard time frame. If could be a day or it could be several weeks depending on the schedule of the magistrate and the prosecutor who determine the viability

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Subject: Release questions
When you are released from prison on work release, what happens to your gate fee and any commissary funds that are left on your account?

They are returned to you upon full release. Sometimes the many is returned to you on "debit card". Be careful as most of these cards carry hidden fees that charge you every time the card is used. If I were advising the inmate, i would go to a bank and get the entire remaining balance at one time to reduce the number of fee charges to only one time. You could then get a rechargeable debit card at any grocery

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Subject: Visitation
I visit my boyfriend in the Brazos County detention center. I visited him last week on Wednesday and Saturday. When does the new week start

Monday

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Subject: Commissary
Im wondering can you tell me how much a tv cost for a inmate to purchase?

$150 to $200

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Subject: Send inmate money
once i pay the inmates restitution off , am i able to still put money in his books the same day or do i have to wait certain amount of time ?

Once it's paid back, you can immediately add money to their trust account.

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Subject: Release questions
Is there any information about the warrant he has will he be transferred to where his warrant is at

The jurisdiction where he has outstanding warrants will send marshals or sheriff's department officers to transport him to answer the charges of that warrant. This is known as a "detainer", where one jurisdiction holds an offender for law enforcement of another jurisdiction.

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Subject: After prison challenges & services
How can i get a felony removed from my record?

You will have to petition the Court where this case is recorded with your compelling reason for them to expunge the record. You will need some good fortune on your side and it might help if you can locate someone there that can give you some insight as to the right prosecutor and judge to hear your case. This is not an easy thing to accomplish.

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Subject: Send inmate mail
The service offered for letters and can attach a 4x6 image, is that where I can download a selfie that will be go directly to the inmate?

YES! exactly!!

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Subject: Send inmate mail
Are inmates in County Jail allowed to receive by mail a copy of a family picture? Are inmates in County Jail allowed to receive a just because thinking of you Hallmark card from the mail?

Yes, they can receive a family photo. No, they cannot receive a Hallmark card... BUT, the prisons DO accept Greeting Cards from InmateAid that are delivered on a jail-approved postcard. Choose from 100s. 

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