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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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Does an inmate need money to write a letter back ?
No, but if they have money they are responsible for buying stamps and letter writing materials.…
No, but if they have money they are responsible for buying stamps and letter writing materials. If they have no money, indigent inmates are provided writing material and stamps by the institution.
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What are the qualifications to be admitted into the annex facility?
The only way an inmate can gain a transfer is by having 6 - 18 months of perfect behavior.…
The only way an inmate can gain a transfer is by having 6 - 18 months of perfect behavior. Each facility is different, have your inmate sit down with his counselor and set up some criteria to follow in order to get the transfer.
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Can inmates call every day?
Yes, they can call anytime as long as they have money on their books or you have a prepaid account set-up and funded through the carrier at the facility…
Yes, they can call anytime as long as they have money on their books or you have a prepaid account set-up and funded through the carrier at the facility
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How does the inmates' information get added to inmate aid?
All of the inmate information on InmateAid is user-generated content.…
All of the inmate information on InmateAid is user-generated content. We do not monitor, update or verify this information. You can create a profile or "follow" someone else's inmate. This happens with some of the more well-known inmates that people write to often.
We are happy to do this for you if you give us the information. Once it is active, we will notify you by email. The only information that is strongly suggested is the inmate's ID number and of...
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Can a debit card be used to set up the discount services?
You should be able to use any debit or prepaid card through our portal.…
You should be able to use any debit or prepaid card through our portal. If there is an issue, we are able to take the order over the phone and manually charge the card. Please call us at 866-966-7100 or email at aid@imateaid.com
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What is realignment AB 109 in California?
Realignment AB 109 transfers responsibility for supervising certain kinds of felony offenders and state prison parolees from state prisons and state parole…
Realignment AB 109 transfers responsibility for supervising certain kinds of felony offenders and state prison parolees from state prisons and state parole agents to county jails and probation officers. Realignment is a process of significant change in the California criminal justice system.
The belief is that low-level offenders can be best rehabilitated through local, community-oriented and evidence-based practices instead of state prison.
An offender that gets a BIG sentencing break, and decides to run, does not have reverence for the...
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Does TDCJ Boyd unit have an inmate library regarding TX law?
Yes, all state prisons have a law library within their education department.…
Yes, all state prisons have a law library within their education department. Most facilities have computers with the information stored which makes searching for specific laws and cases easier. There are some incredibly bright and clever inmates that work in this department. These inmates have great insight into how best to approach their legal quandary - some even charge several bags of tuna for their help.
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Can someone please tell me how I go about finding out if my niece is an inmate there?
What is your inmate's name and DOB?…
What is your inmate's name and DOB? What state are they inmate incarcerated in? This will help us locate them and create a profile for you to keep in contact with. Email the information to aid@inmateaid.com and we will notify you when it is set up
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How do I know if the inmate received my letter
The only way you will know if they received it is when they respond, unless the letter is returned to us - in that event we will investigate the reason and…
The only way you will know if they received it is when they respond, unless the letter is returned to us - in that event we will investigate the reason and notify you of your options. It's rare but sometimes the facility is wrong or the inmate ID is missing. These are all correctable and we do so at no charge.
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Can I make a free call to my inmate?
Unfortunately, inmates may not receive calls.…
Unfortunately, inmates may not receive calls. Inmates must initiate the call to the user with either a prepaid account or a collect call (the most expensive). If you are thinking about the best way to go about setting something up, please send us the name of the facility where your inmate is incarcerated and your telephone numbner and we will give you an honest estimate of potential savings through our service
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What are my inmate's chances of coming out on parole his first time?
Parole within the first year is from a West Virginia DOC facility would be under the Accelerated Parole Program.…
Parole within the first year is from a West Virginia DOC facility would be under the Accelerated Parole Program. There is no way give you optimism or pessimism whether he will be granted the release.
The Accelerated Parole Program [Policy Directive 454.07](http://www.wvdoc.com/wvdoc/Portals/0/documents/454.07_2015-04-01.pdf) shall be made available to inmates serving a sentence with a parole eligibility date, except sentences of Life with Mercy and Habitual Life. However, this program shall not be available to any inmate to which one or more of...
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Can an inmate write back to me on this site? Does it cost to receive letters?
Inmates that have money on their inmate trust accounts can purchase stamps and envelopes at the weekly commissary.…
Inmates that have money on their inmate trust accounts can purchase stamps and envelopes at the weekly commissary. If they do not have money on their books, the prison will provide indigent inmates with all the materials necessary to send out mail to their loved ones.
If your inmate writes to you directly, using your address, the cost of the mailing is a 49 cent stamp. Many of our members use the Inmate Response Mail service through InmateAid. Your inmate would...
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What do i need to bring when reporting for work release?
Work release programs vary by facility, so the most important first step is calling ahead and asking for their specific allowable items list before you arrive.…
Work release programs vary by facility, so the most important first step is calling ahead and asking for their specific allowable items list before you arrive. Rules differ enough from one location to the next that showing up with the wrong things or missing what you need is a common and avoidable problem.
That said, here is a representative sample of what most work release facilities allow. Clothing should be plain with no lettering or logos, no hooded shirts or sweatshirts,...
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How do I do an inmate search for youth or juvenile offenders?
The search engine for a juvenile offender has yet to exist.…
The search engine for a juvenile offender has yet to exist. Juvenile inmate identities are kept private.
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How do I buy a television for my brother, can they have them in their cells?
Some places allow TVs and even , but they must be bought at the commissary.…
Some places allow TVs and even , but they must be bought at the commissary. They are pricey but if you are able to help we recommend sending about $200 into the inmate's commissary account.
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