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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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If my boyfriend cant bond out is there a chance he could get out earlier somehow?
He will have to make bail to get a release.…
He will have to make bail to get a release. Unless your boyfriend can file a motion with the court for a bond reduction, he will likely have to wait until the hearing before a release is granted (if then).
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How long will a inmate have to stay in jail if they failed a urine test while on bond?
The failed urine test is a major problem.…
The failed urine test is a major problem. Bond revocations mean that the offender will have to remain in jail until the disposition of the case. There will be no further bond offerings. The sooner they can get the case heard - the sooner the offender will know what their future holds. The options are that they get released or the imposition of a sentence which will include the time they are currently serving awaiting the results.
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¿Cuánto tiempo de prisión por reingreso ilegal?
El caso de reentrada de tu marido es preocupante.…
El caso de reentrada de tu marido es preocupante. Este país ha estado procesando agresivamente los casos de inmigración de personas con antecedentes criminales, no estamos seguros de que su marido tendrá menos de cinco años
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What are the steps an inmate must go through if they are seriously ill?
Inmates have the right to receive health care while in custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons or any other penal system in the United States.…
Inmates have the right to receive health care while in custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons or any other penal system in the United States.
Urgent and emergency medical care is available on-site 24-hours a day and seven days a week. Inmate must contact their unit
officer or detail supervisor if they feel emergency care is necessary. All emergencies or injuries will be given priority for treatment. Appropriate medical care will be provided by institution hospital staff. Medical coverage on...
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How long does it take before and inmate is transferred from county to prison?
There is no set time for an inmate to get transferred from county to state or federal prison.…
There is no set time for an inmate to get transferred from county to state or federal prison. It sometimes has to do with bed space at the designated location, or it could be the transport detail is coordinated for the best budgetary concerns. If it's a few days or a few weeks, one morning, an officer will come to the inmate's cell unannounced and say, "Pack your stuff"... and then you're gone.
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How does one get a restraining order removed?
Restraining orders can only be dissolved by a court order.…
Restraining orders can only be dissolved by a court order. Even if a separated couple reconciles, the restraining order still is enforceable. Moreover, it is not automatic that a court will dissolve a restraining order even if the parties reconcile. It is important to emphasize that the apparent reconciliation between people with a long history of domestic violence seldom marks the end of difficulties. It would be unwise and improper to reconcile if a restraining order is still in force....
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What is the likelihood of getting bail, if there is a no-bail hold?
Unfortunately we do not think they will set a bail if previously the prosecution has asked for no bail.…
Unfortunately we do not think they will set a bail if previously the prosecution has asked for no bail. When a magistrate says, "no bail" there are a couple of reasons. If they think the inmate is a danger to the public or a flight risk. Unless there is something new discovered in the charges, we think there is not much of a chance there will be a bail amount.
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is there a website that i can get an inmates charges and stuff like that for free?
Some of the jurisdiction websites have the information posted and others do not.…
Some of the jurisdiction websites have the information posted and others do not. The websites that charge for the information are getting their data at a cost to them. If it were indeed "free", then the pay sites would not be in business at all.
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Can an inmate make phone calls if they are on restriction?
It depends on what the restriction is for and how the facility structures its disciplinary consequences.…
It depends on what the restriction is for and how the facility structures its disciplinary consequences.
Not all restrictions are the same. An inmate can be restricted from specific privileges while others remain intact. Phone access is often one of the first things pulled when someone receives a disciplinary infraction, but it is not automatic in every case. A minor infraction might result in limited commissary access or loss of recreation time without touching phone privileges at all.
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Can my inmate contact me if they are put in segregation as punishment?
Punitive segregation allows only one 15-minute call per week, however, they may write as many letters that they want.…
Punitive segregation allows only one 15-minute call per week, however, they may write as many letters that they want.
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Do they ever give sentence reductions in federal prisons?
Yes, there is a program called RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program), that if qualified will cut one year (plus a guaranteed 6 months of halfway house) off the…
Yes, there is a program called RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program), that if qualified will cut one year (plus a guaranteed 6 months of halfway house) off the inmate's sentence.
There are other opportunities which require substantial assistance in helping authorities prosecute other crimes. Inmate's reward is a sentence reduction (AKA snitching, but it's effective).
Also, there have been recent changes to the sentencing guidelines for non-violent drug crimes. When an inmate's profile fits the new guideline, there could be...
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Do I have to have money on the GTL account after getting a number from InmateAid?
Remember, InmateAid's Discount Telephone Service is not a replacement for the service at the jail (GTL), but we get you a local telephone number to make their…
Remember, InmateAid's Discount Telephone Service is not a replacement for the service at the jail (GTL), but we get you a local telephone number to make their calls the cheapest they offer. Local calls are about $4.00 less than an in-state long distance call. You still pay the local rate, but the savings of $4.00+ per call justifies the $19.95/month fee in only five calls.
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Can an inmate buy food and personal items from inside jail?
Yes, that is what the commissary is for.…
Yes, that is what the commissary is for.
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How long will it take for my inmate to call me after a transfer?
It might be as soon as a few hours, but it could also take a couple of weeks.…
It might be as soon as a few hours, but it could also take a couple of weeks. There are variables that could make either scenario true, we just don't have enough information. For instance, was the inmate transferred within a similar system? If so, it might be no time at all. If it's a new system, then there is an A & O period that would make it many days before phone lists are able to be updated.
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My boyfriend violated with a gun, if the victim drops the charges, would that make a difference?
The violation of probation for the gun charge will trump any and all withdrawal of charges levied by his ex-girlfriend.…
The violation of probation for the gun charge will trump any and all withdrawal of charges levied by his ex-girlfriend. A probation violation with a gun in a mandatory minimum sentence of five years. He will do the balance of his sentence plus the gun charge.
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