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Inmate Care Packages
How to Send Care Packages to an Inmate in Prison?
Sending a care package to someone in prison is not as simple as boxing up items and shipping them from home. Most correctional facilities do not accept...
Send Inmate Money
How to send money to a inmate in Jail or Prison?
Sending money to an inmate is one of the most practical things you can do to support someone on the inside. Money on their books gives them access to...
General Prison Questions-Terminology
"What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jail and prison are two distinct types of correctional facilities that serve different purposes, house different populations, and operate under different...
Inmate Phone Calls
How do I get a phone call from my husband who has just been transported there
When an inmate arrives at a new facility, phone access does not begin immediately. There is an intake and orientation process that typically takes one to two...
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When you are an adult do they move you before your sentence is up?
Inmates get moved for many reasons.…
Inmates get moved for many reasons. Some of the reasons are actually good for the inmate. When an inmate has done a good portion of their sentence with little or no incident reports, they may qualify for a lower custody level which would gve them the option of moving to a less strict facility. This is known "stepping down" your sentence. Once an inmate is stepped down to minimum security status, theya re leigible for work release and very relaxed...
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Is there any type of charge that would not allow you to be in the diversion program?
Yes, diversion is offered in first-time misdemeanor cases all the time.…
Yes, diversion is offered in first-time misdemeanor cases all the time. The further up the "seriousness ladder", the least likely you are to get an easy way out. Diversion is often seen in low quanity marijuana possession where illegal and similar offenses.
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How Can I Get a Message to My Inmate to Call Me?
A letter is the most reliable channel for this.…
A letter is the most reliable channel for this. Write a short note with your phone number clearly at the top and send it through InmateAid or regular mail. It arrives physically, it does not get filtered or lost in a system queue, and once they have it they have your number to reference every time they want to call. If your emails are going through the CorrLinks system, keep in mind there is a delay built in for screening,...
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How can I let my boyfriend know he can call me
“Ask the Inmate” is not a direct communication link to a particular inmate; it is a question and answer forum between you and a former inmate who knows how…
“Ask the Inmate” is not a direct communication link to a particular inmate; it is a question and answer forum between you and a former inmate who knows how things work on the inside. To communicate, you can write letters, postcards or send photos - you will have to go to your My Account area and click on the Inmate Page and then click "Letters". You will be able to communicate with them through there.
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I got denied for all visits, what can I do to get approved?
The only person that can overturn a denial of visitation is the warden.…
The only person that can overturn a denial of visitation is the warden. You will have to petition their office by first calling the secretary. Explain your situation in a respectful and calm manner. There might be a mistake or there might be smething they uncovered that will need some explanation.
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When My Son Goes Before the Parole Board and Can I Help?
With a twenty-year ten-suspended sentence, your son is serving the active portion and will become eligible for parole consideration based on the rules of the…
With a twenty-year ten-suspended sentence, your son is serving the active portion and will become eligible for parole consideration based on the rules of the state he is in. Most states require an inmate to serve a minimum percentage of the active sentence before their first parole hearing, typically somewhere between a third and half of the active time depending on the jurisdiction and the offense. At three plus years in, he may be approaching that window depending on how...
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How do you find out an imates inmate ID number?
You can try vinelink.com for the inmate ID number.…
You can try vinelink.com for the inmate ID number. If the letters do not have the ID, the mail room staff by rule could reject the mail. It depends on whose working at the time, some are nice and let it go, others not so... and play it by the book
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how to bond inmate out
Once your accused has gone before the magistrate, a bail amount is set.…
Once your accused has gone before the magistrate, a bail amount is set. This bail amount becomes part of the record and usually you will have bail bondsmen contact the closest of kin to try and make a deal to bond your inmate out. Depending upon the amount, it is customary for the bail bondsman get a 10% non-refundable fee (of the total amount of the bond). Once you agree on the terms, the bondsman will go to the jail...
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How long does it take for an inmate to get a postcard from InmateAid
We estimate a couple business days for normal mail to make it into the facility.…
We estimate a couple business days for normal mail to make it into the facility. Once it is there, they inspect all parcels and then hand them out to the inmates. There might be a short delay inside the mail room.
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Do you need clothes?
“Ask the Inmate” is not a direct communication link to a particular inmate; it is a question and answer forum between you and a former inmate who knows how…
“Ask the Inmate” is not a direct communication link to a particular inmate; it is a question and answer forum between you and a former inmate who knows how things work on the inside. To communicate, you can write letters, postcards or send photos - you will have to go to your My Account area and click on the Inmate Page and then click "Letters". You will be able to communicate with them through there.
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Can I get my friend out on bail with a fta $2,000.00 secured bond
It depends on the total bail set at the hearing…
It depends on the total bail set at the hearing
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On inmateaid can the inmates send us letters off the computer like we do them?
Yes they can.…
Yes they can. Inmates do not have access to the Internet. They send you the letter through our service - we receive them, scan them and place them in your My Account area for retrieval. This service is beneficial for people who want their home address private.
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Does my visitation application carry to the next prison if he gets transferred?
Getting approved at one facility does not automatically carry over to others unless they are in the same system (state or federal), then you would be approved…
Getting approved at one facility does not automatically carry over to others unless they are in the same system (state or federal), then you would be approved across all locations.
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Is carjacking & robbery consider a violent offense
It depends on the Statements of Fact entered into the plea or the Pre-Sentence Report prior to receiving sentence for a conviction.…
It depends on the Statements of Fact entered into the plea or the Pre-Sentence Report prior to receiving sentence for a conviction.
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How can I send money to my friends from abroad?
As you may or may not be aware, we are not a money transfer company.…
As you may or may not be aware, we are not a money transfer company. We have a simple solution that we offer for our international members. We will arrange to deposit any amount in an inmate account - you decide the method.
We charge a service fee on top of whatever service charge Western Union charges plus the credit card merchant fee. The fees are steep but there are limited places to get money transferred from abroad. You email us what you want to send,...
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