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Subject: Relationship issues
Why is it that I hear so much about him and he hears nothing about me . and he's the one locked up. I don't want to feel life this anymore . what do I do..

You know what you need to do. Trust your internal voice. There are plenty of other opportunities for love out there in this big world, you just have to have the courage to go out and see. 

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Subject: Medical treatment
would a pregnant inmate at will county adult detention be allowed an abortion if she wanted one?

not sure, this is a new one on me. it would be best to contact the facility nurse

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Subject: Prison discipline
My son arrived at FCI Terre Haute and has been placed in restrictive housing why and for how long is that normal for them to be placed in. 

The federal intake usually starts with a short bid in the SHU. The reasons they use vary from "missing paperwork", "bed shortage", "custody level adjustment" to name a few. I was designated to a camp and had to sit in the SHU for two weeks until they decided it was time for me to report to the camp. It was not fun and I was very happy when they released me into the gen pop.

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Subject: Money transfer
What is the best money transfer service to use in the state of Georgia? I'm a little leery about all of them yet I want to send money to my inmate.

MoneyGram, Western Union, JPay and JailATM are reputable

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Subject: Inmate phone calls
How many calls are inmates allowed to make per day? In Madison correctional institute

There is no limit, it's up to the amount of money available on the inmate's phone account. 

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Subject: Work release
Can Work Release Inmates Be Transferred Between Facilities?

Yes, work release inmates can be moved between facilities, and it is not necessarily a cause for concern. Work release units operate separately from the general population and are designed to support the final phase of reentry. Administrative transfers between work release centers happen for a variety of routine reasons, including program capacity, geographic proximity to a job, bed availability, or changes in the inmate's job situation. The database showing an old location is almost certainly a lag in

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Subject: Inmate transfer
How long are inmates typically in the classification center? And what do they do there? My son was sent to MD DOC and I have not heard from him and a friend told me that it is because he is in the reception and classification center.

The stay at the classification center could last one week or six months, there is no set time period as there are many factors considered before the final designation.

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Subject: Parole & probation
Can CA make my brother serve his parole or probation in CA, when his family wants him back home to Alabama. All his restitution is paid in full.

Yes, they responsible for his conduct and whereabouts until the supervised release is completed - they decide where he can live and work

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Subject: After prison challenges & services
If I send a card through Inmate Aid, can the inmate respond if I include an address?

Sure. The InmateAid service makes your location anonymous... but, you may add your information in the body of the card.

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Subject: Inmate search
How can I find someone who is locked up in jail but not as a city inmate as a federal inmate?

The federal inmate locator does not have the inmate's location if it is not one of their facilities. The bop.gov website lists all federal inmates, but if they are NOT IN BOP CUSTODY, it means that they are in a county or city jail awaiting a court appearance. Try vinelink.com, they have a very good inmate locator

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