Please be mindful that we are not attorneys. It seems like there are a lot of things happening at once that will make guessing at an outcome impossible. You should definitely get with your attorney and ask them these questions
Read moreInmates do not have Internet access. InmateAid is a service that will help you, help your inmate by placing all of the services that you could use, all in one place. Also, information is difficult to come by and sometimes you want to help but just do not know how. InmateAid is set up to link your inmate to you, making it more convenient and organized to get the help to them that you want.
Read moreIt is completely understandable to be worried, especially since this is his first time and communication suddenly stopped. The most important thing to know is that gaps like this are very common in prison, especially early on. It does not automatically mean something is wrong. Common reasons you have not heard from him: Loss of phone privileges due to a minor rule violation Facility lockdown or unit restrictions Transfers within the prison or housing changes Limited phone
Read moreThis is a question we get a lot because inmates have time on their hands and use the telephone and mail to manipulate people into getting them things they think they need. You will have to use your instincts and knowledge of this person's past behavior to really know if there is something real or not. You have to be careful not to try and do too much anyway but let your internal gut feeling guide you.
Read moreAbsolutely. It does not replace any phone carrier that is in place at the county jail, it makes their calls cheaper by making the inmate's outbound call a local call. There is a big price difference between local and long distance pricing dialing out of a county jail. If your number is not local, email us the name of the jail and your phone number. We will run a diagnostic on the computer to see if there is enough of
Read moreWhen someone has been approved for release but gets transferred to a prerelease facility to complete a required program first, the timeline depends entirely on the specific program they have been placed in and how that facility runs it. The FI-6 designation in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system refers to a faith-based prerelease program. These programs are structured and have a defined length, typically running anywhere from six months to a year, depending on the specific curriculum
Read moreInmate jobs in jail and prison fall into two broad categories: facility maintenance work that keeps the institution running, and specialized positions that require more skill or trust. Facility maintenance is where most inmates start. Kitchen work, cleaning common areas and bathrooms, landscaping, laundry, and general upkeep are the jobs that everyone rotates through. They are not glamorous but they provide structure, get inmates out of their cells, and can count toward good behavior records. Specialized positions open
Read moreUsually there is no limit. Depending on where your inmate is, there could be a limitation on the deposit amount. There is a limit on how much they can spend at the commissary each week. I have seen an inmate with a balance in a federal camp of over $20k
Read moreThere is no standard way to order food and have it delivered directly to an inmate, the way you might send a gift basket to someone at home. Most correctional facilities do not accept food packages from outside, and those that do have highly specific rules about approved vendors and items. The most universal option is funding the inmate's commissary account. Commissary is the store inside the facility where inmates can purchase food items, snacks, drinks, and other approved
Read moreCare packages depend entirely on the specific jail’s rules. Not every facility allows them, and if they do, they only accept orders from approved vendors. For Lamar County Jail, here is how to figure it out: 1. Check if they allow care packages Call the jail directly or check their website Ask if they use a vendor like iCare, Access Securepak, or a similar service If they do allow packages, they will tell
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