Subject: Prison discipline
Life in the SHU is no fun. There is literally no limit to the amount of time they can hold an inmate in solitary confinement. They can receive mail but might be limited to only one 15-minute phone call per week, limited commissary choices and maybe no visits. It is up to the lieutenant to decide how long.
Subject: Arrest record search
She is in a complicated position involving two separate jurisdictions, and the way it plays out depends on how aggressively Washington pursues the outstanding matter.
First, Missouri will process the current arrest on its own terms. The drug charges in Wright County will move through the Missouri courts, and she will be arraigned, potentially have bail set, and face whatever prosecution follows. The severity of the outcome in Missouri depends on her criminal history, the quantities involved, and how the county...
Read moreSubject: Prison discipline
There is no set amount of time. It could be a couple of weeks to over a year depending on the severity of the offenses and if the inmate was contrite about what they did. When I got to FCI Miami, they put me in the SHU for a week. I did time with a guy that was caught with a cellphone and was already there nine months when i arrived. He was there a few more months and I...
Read moreSubject: Send books and magazines
Anything that will keep their mind occupied for long stretches of time is the best thing you can do for an inmate. You probably have an idea of your inmate's interests and on the magazine page, there is a search function that will narrow down the selection process. Some of the most popular, best sellers include the PUZZLES, WORD FINDERS and every possible COMIC BOOK available.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
The 300 minutes that the inmate gets to use on a per month basis resets the same day every month by the BOP, however, that date is different for each inmate. The Service from InmateAid recharges every 30 days for only $5.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
You can notify them via mail or visitation. Sometimes a staff member will relay the message but they are not supposed to
Subject: Inmate phone calls
You will have to let them know either by mail, by visiting or by speaking to a staff member and politely ask if they will relay the new number to your inmate (this is only 50% effective as they usually decline)
Subject: General prison questions-terminology
There aren't many ways to effectuate change through advocacy for a federal inmate. Unless you have DNA evidence that can attract the attention of a judge that would cause the case to be reopened it's almost impossible to go against the full weight of the United States Department of Justice - the odds are heavily on their side.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
It depends on the facility's phone carrier, their tariffs and what your phone number is. If you email us that information, we will give you an exact price for both numbers.
