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Subject: Inmate transfer

A transfer can go either way, and the reason behind it tells you almost everything about whether it is good news or bad. Inmates get moved for two broad reasons. The first is as a reward for good behavior and program completion. When someone earns a lower custody designation, the system moves them to a facility that matches that lower security level. That kind of transfer means easier daily life, more privileges, more freedom of movement, and generally a

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Subject: Relationship issues

He is probably not done with you. He is just dealing with the fallout of what you told him, and right now that emotion is pointed in your direction because you were the one who delivered the news. That is a common reaction and it is rarely permanent. When someone hears something painful about a person they care about, the initial response is often to push away whoever broke the news rather than sit with what the news actually

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

It depends on which type of service you purchased, and the two main options work differently when it comes to refunds. If you purchased phone minutes or deposited money into a calling account and those funds went unused, most carriers will refund some or all of the remaining balance. The specific refund policy varies by carrier, so contacting them directly with your account information is the fastest way to find out what you are entitled to and how to

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

Three-way calls are dangerous for the inmate. Remember, there is a process to be able to receive a call from an inmate. The "no three-way call" rule is actually a rule worthy of enforcement as it allows for an unapproved call recipient to communicate with the inmate. This is considered dangerous for the staff and for the public at large. The prisons and jails spend a lot of money to stop it from happening. Their is software detection on the

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Subject: Inmateaid website questions

InmateAid was created to help folks like you figure out the prison/jail thing. Most of us have no clue about how it all works until you or someone you love gets locked up. If it's a short time, most people get out without worrying too much. But if it's going to be weeks or months or years, InmateAid will navigate you through the tough times. YES, we have over a million visitors a month people seem to really LOVE InmateAid.

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Subject: Visitation

The good news is that most facilities do not restrict visitation strictly to immediate family. The definition of who can visit is broader than people often assume. As long as you pass the background check and are not a convicted felon or former inmate, there is a strong chance you can get approved as a visitor. Facilities run every applicant through a criminal database check as part of the standard approval process, and a clean record is the primary

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Subject: Visitation

The visits are very comfortable "contact visits". You will be able to hug and hold hands as long as it does not become disrespectful to the other visitors or the guards.

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Subject: Law & court questions - legal terms

Call the Clerk of the Court in the county they are being held. They will have all of the documents pertaining to their case and any and all court filings, including a trial or sentence

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Subject: Work release

Folks on the outside cannot request or make anything happen on the inside. Inmates with a clean conduct record and that show a willingness to follow recommended programming will get asked to join the work release program.

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Subject: Treatment vs.incarceration

The inmate information is not monitored or maintained by the site. We will do so upon request, feel free to share those changes with us via email and we will notify you when it's updated.

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