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Subject: Ice-immigration enforcement

This is a very tough area to get good representation. We do not refer lawyers (most are only experts at taking your money). People with a lot of money cannot seem to get results either, which makes it hard for us to help. Actually, you can start with the Public Defender's Office, they are lawyers getting paid by the government and the only make a name for themselves by winning a hard case. Take your chances with one of them.

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Subject: Send inmate mail

Send mail to wherever the BOP inmate locator currently shows him. That database reflects the most current official record of where an inmate is housed, and it is the most reliable source available to the public. If it shows FCI Pollock, send it to Pollock. If it shows FTC Oklahoma City, send it there. Federal transfer centers are used to handle mail during transitions. If you send mail to the transfer center while he is still physically there, the

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

If you think you are paying too much for the calls, you should definitely look into an InmateAid Discount Line. If we cannot save you money, we refund the fee - no questions asked. Or, email us your phone number and the prison or jail where your loved one is incarcerated and we will give you an honest estimate before you buy. 

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Subject: Inmate search

He probably already has an ID number, go to https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch

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Subject: Website function questions

Only the price of a stamp.

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

Yes, per line for the county, state and ICE facilities ($19.95), and only $5.00 for a federal line (300 minutes)

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Subject: Education & vocational training

Yes, they can speak with their counselor or case manager

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Subject: Website function questions

former inmate, hired by InmateAid to answer these questions

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