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Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA.

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Subject: Survive prison

What can I do to let him know I love him and we haven't forgot about him.

That is the essence of what InmateAid is all about. The site has everything that you can do for your inmate. We've made it a one-stop-shop for all that you can do. Look for new pricing on phones, magazines, greeting cards, high-quality photos, books, comic books, puzzles, Reader's Digest, etc. You can send your thoughts and feelings to your inmate right from your phone.

Subject: Website function questions

Do the inmates know when someone follows them on their page?

Not unless they have an illegally hidden smartphone inside. The site is not in communication with the inmates.

Subject: Sentencing questions

How can you find out sentencing information

You can find this information from the Clerk of Court in the county where the case was filed. All of the pertinent documents are available, probably for a small fee to print the pages you want.

Subject: Visitation

Does the San Diego custody to community transitional reentry program require visitors to send their criminal history printout with their visiting forms

No, they will do their own background check off of the information provided on the application. If you have a felony conviction, you will need special permission from the supervisor.

Subject: Survive prison

Do they allow smoking in prison or jail

No, smoking has been banned in pretty much at every prison, jail and detention center - for several years. That does not mean there is no smoking. Inmates have somehow figured out a way to get tobacco products inside. There is a huge black market business thriving if you want to smoke and have the wherewithal.

Subject: Relationship issues

I was curious to know what you think the percentage of women at Leath Correctional Institution engage in sexual activity with other inmates......and what percentage you think that the women inmates engage in sexual activity with the staff or guards there???

We would say that 1/3 to 1/2 have engaged in some sex with other inmates, but less than 5% that would have it with the guards (that is a felony where the guard becomes an inmate)

Subject: Visitation

I was in another facility, and wish to visit a friend of mine that is in a different jail than I was, can I visit him?

No, the rules prohibit a former inmate from visiting other inmates. The only time that might be allowed is if you are related, and not a part of the crime that incarcerated your friend. Even then, you will need written permission from the warden.

Subject: Prison jobs

Do the women inmates at Leath Correctional Institution get paid any kind of salary for working while in prison.....like working in the kitchen and if so how much???

Yes, inmates get paid for their work inside. The pay is pennies per hour. The top pay is about 40 cents per hour for the hardest kitchen job.

Subject: Inmate phone calls

Does farmerville detention center get to call anytime?

Pretty much any time as long as there are funds on their account and no one is in line in front of them

Subject: Inmate services & supplies

Can an inmate have something notarized in jail?

Yes, usually there is a notary that comes to the facility once a month. The inmate must request their services in advance of them coming.