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General Prison Questions-Terminology
What is cca?
Corrections Corporation of America - a private prison management company…

Corrections Corporation of America - a private prison management company
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Inmate Transfer
Is your time reduced by moving to a out of state prison from CA to AZ due to overcrowding?
No, there is absolutely no benefit for transferring - they make the decisions where an inmate will be housed.…

No, there is absolutely no benefit for transferring - they make the decisions where an inmate will be housed.
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Send Inmate Mail
When we send mail through inmate aid how fast do you all get it?
It gets there within 2-3 business days at the latest.…

It gets there within 2-3 business days at the latest. The part we cannot control is the delay that sometimes happens at the facility mail room level (for a variety of reasons).
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ICE-Immigration Enforcement
Can an inmate get their green card renewed while in jail?
If you have criminal charges on your record, reapplying for your green card could put your status at risk.…

If you have criminal charges on your record, reapplying for your green card could put your status at risk. Depending on his exact circumstances, he mighty be placed in deportation proceedings once he is released. It does not matter if his card is expired or not, a person who is a legal permanent resident retains that status until it is taken away. Any crime that gets you years in prison would likely be grounds to place someone in deportation proceedings....
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
How can you move out of the area if you are on probation?
You will have to petition the Probation Office and get permission to leave to district.…

You will have to petition the Probation Office and get permission to leave to district. Your best chance to gain approval is to show that there is a job and a residence waiting for you. If you can demonstrate moving is a great benefit, it might get it done.
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
What happens to a probationer that failed drug tests?
The violation is the problem.…

The violation is the problem. And you said he failed several. He will have to go before the original sentencing judge to learn his fate. This does not normally go well, as the judge will be deciding the next phase after they already gave your loved one a break. Our guess is that the classes he completed will have little impact on the new sentence - he will probably have to finish out some or all of the remaining time...
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Visitation
Can I bring in a package for an inmate, if so what's allowed?
This is something that is not allowed in most facilities, therefore you should call the facility and speak to a counselor to find out the specific rules at…

This is something that is not allowed in most facilities, therefore you should call the facility and speak to a counselor to find out the specific rules at their institution before you arrive.
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Marriage in Prison
Can I actually marry a inmate?
Yes you can in some cases, it depends where they are incarcerated and how much time they have remaining on their sentence.…

Yes you can in some cases, it depends where they are incarcerated and how much time they have remaining on their sentence. You should read some of the other questions/answers we have posted in "Ask the Inmate" within this category. If you have a question that was not covered, we will be happy to answer it for you.
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Inmate Transfer
How soon can an inmate call from Robinson Assessment in NJ?
We are not sure what your inmate was transferred for, the circumstances of his privileges are unknown.…

We are not sure what your inmate was transferred for, the circumstances of his privileges are unknown. It could range from absolutely no delays as his "state" information all remains the same, to no access at all until whatever criteria is met upon transfer... or anything in between. You could try to reach the counselor at the new facility to see what information they can provide.
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Relationship Issues
Can female inmates associate with male inmates?
Anything is possible but it would be very rare if ever happens.…

Anything is possible but it would be very rare if ever happens. Inmates are not permitted to communicate with other inmates (by telephone, email or mail) regardless of relation, without permission from the warden.
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Money Transfer
If the inmate has money on books when they get out do they get it back?
Once an inmate is released, any funds that are on their books are distributed back to that person.…

Once an inmate is released, any funds that are on their books are distributed back to that person. Some facilities give the inmate their funds on a "prepaid" Visa card that is loaded with the amount they are due.
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Relationship Issues
How Do I Know Who The Inmate Put On His Visitor List?
The inmate's visitation list, their phone calls, their commissary money (who supplies it) or incoming mail are all covered under the Privacy Act.…

The inmate's visitation list, their phone calls, their commissary money (who supplies it) or incoming mail are all covered under the Privacy Act. This information is not available.
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Inmate Phone Calls
Are inmates allowed to call cellphones?
In most cases, inmates may call cellphones.…

In most cases, inmates may call cellphones. The rules are created for the and by the prison phone companies, they have a government contract making them the only service you may use. As you'd expect, the rates are pretty expensive. InmateAid has a discount telephone service that can save 90% off some inmate calls. Send us the name of the facility and we will give you an honest estimate whether we can help save you money, too.
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Release Questions
My inmate was sent to CEC, will he get out in 45 days?
Not necessarily.…

Not necessarily. The majority of CEC detainees are there for far longer than 45 days.
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
Is a probation violation a separate charge
Funds can be deposited in your inmate's commissary account for the Kenosha County Jail WI 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.govpaynow.com.…

Funds can be deposited in your inmate's commissary account for the Kenosha County Jail WI 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.govpaynow.com. The real issue is the probation violation. We think your unknown court date might have some relation to the VOP. that a probation violation hearing has different standards and process than an underlying criminal charge. Probation cannot be revoked for receiving a new charge, the violation process begins after the new charge. Ther will be...
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