Yes, drug treatment is available inside correctional facilities and pursuing it aggressively is one of the most important things an inmate dealing with a serious addiction can do, both for their health and for their future. Most federal and state facilities offer some form of substance abuse programming. The quality and depth of that programming varies considerably depending on the facility, the security level, and the resources available, but options exist at virtually every institution in some form.
Read moreCommissary pricing for basic clothing items like socks, boxers, and t-shirts is generally comparable to what you would pay at a store like Walmart or Target. The markup is not dramatic and the commissary is not designed to be a profit center the way a retail store is. It is meant to provide inmates access to necessities at reasonable prices. That said, pricing varies by facility and by the vendor contracted to run the commissary operation. A pair of
Read moreYes, and having a physical limitation does not excuse an inmate from the work assignment system entirely. Correctional facilities do a reasonable job of matching inmates to jobs that fit their physical capabilities rather than simply leaving people with health issues unassigned. For someone who cannot walk properly or has significant mobility limitations, the facility's medical and classification staff document those restrictions and use them to determine appropriate placement. There are plenty of jobs inside that do not require
Read moreOn a 6-month sentence, good time credit is unlikely to make a meaningful difference. Most facilities do have some form of good behavior policy, but the practical reality is that short sentences rarely see significant reductions through that route. The main exceptions would be if he is an absolutely clean record and the facility is dealing with serious overcrowding, which sometimes accelerates releases to free up bed space. Outside of that, plan on him serving most or nearly all of
Read moreYes, definitely in federal prison and many state prison systems allow for it. BOP Handbook states: Inmate marriages will be requested, approved, and conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Eligibility to marry. An inmate’s request to marry shall be approved provided: (a) The inmate is legally eligible to marry; (b) The inmate is mentally competent; (c) The intended spouse has verified, ordinarily in writing, an intention to marry the inmate; and (d) The
Read moreThis is a serious situation and you need to act on multiple fronts simultaneously. Do not wait to see if it resolves on its own. Document everything right now. Write down everything your son told you, the dates, what happened, who was involved if names are known, what injuries occurred, and when. Every conversation you have from this point forward should be documented with dates and the names of people you spoke with. This record becomes the foundation for
Read moreUsually no more that 2-3 weeks on the high side, several days on the low side. Relatives get approved quickly, the thing that takes time is the background check of the applicant. If you have a felony it will delay and probably invalidate your application.
Read moreYou cannot simply mail medical footwear or a brace to the facility and expect it to reach him. Federal prisons do not accept outside packages containing clothing or medical equipment sent directly from family members. That pathway is blocked regardless of the medical need behind it. What can actually help him is working through the prison's medical system. The BOP is required to provide medically necessary equipment to inmates in its custody. If your husband is experiencing genuine pain
Read moreYes, that is no problem. We are able to send "sexy" pictures but none that show ANY private parts. Bikini and lingerie is normally no problem and they get delivered to the inmate just fine.
Read moreOur service is not a replacement for NCIC; we make using them less expensive by getting you a number that is in a better rate category. The phone service at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center is set up through a bid process. NCIC has the only contract for all inmate outbound calling and to tape record the calls. Therefore, you have to use them to receive calls. The choice is whether you pay NCIC for a long-distance call or a
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