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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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Why cant I pull up an inmates release date??
some places do not post them online - try calling the facility…
some places do not post them online - try calling the facility
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¿Cómo envío dinero al Sheridan City Detention Center?
Western Union probablemente no es el método aceptado en esa instalación.…
Western Union probablemente no es el método aceptado en esa instalación. Muchas cárceles y centros de detención tienen su propio sistema para recibir depósitos, y no todas aceptan Western Union directamente.
Lo mejor que puedes hacer es llamar a la instalación directamente al 870-942-5512 y preguntarles cuál es el método aprobado para enviar dinero. Ellos te pueden decir qué servicio usan, si necesitas el número de identificación de tu esposo, y cómo completar el proceso correctamente. El número de identificación del...
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When can a inmate purchase foods?
Inmates are permitted to shop at the commissary once a week.…
Inmates are permitted to shop at the commissary once a week. Inmates either order off of a commissary list and have the items brought to their cell or they line up with their list and purchase the items at the commissary window
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When an inmate is in a room by himself. Is there anything in there for him to do ?
Being locked up is pretty boring.…
Being locked up is pretty boring. One of the reasons inmateAID was founded was to give loved ones an organized and reliable way to help their inmate's time go by more smoothly. Reading is a great escape - we recommend sending lots of magazines, newspapers and books if you are able. Send them letters and photos to keep connected to the outside world.
Some cells have phones, some do not. TVs are located in the common areas in the general population...
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Parole violator with new charges, where will he do his time?
They will extradite him to New Jersey for the parole violation either before or after he answers these new charges.…
They will extradite him to New Jersey for the parole violation either before or after he answers these new charges. The courts in the two states will work out an agreement to satisfy them both. More than likely, he will have time to finish in New Jersey for the violation and serve another sentence "down south" on these very serious charges. We are dubious that he will be free for a while. The multiple new felony charges will make him...
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Are immates allowed to leave during the day and come back at night?
Not unless they have a work detail off-complex; otherwise inmates are not allowed to leave for the night.…
Not unless they have a work detail off-complex; otherwise inmates are not allowed to leave for the night.
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Is your discount phone service an option at the Valdosta State Prison Annex?
Valdosta State Prison uses GlobalTel*Link (connectnetwork.com) as they carrier.…
Valdosta State Prison uses GlobalTel*Link (connectnetwork.com) as they carrier. You have to set up an account with them to receive calls. There is a distinct price difference between the cost of a long distance call and the cost of a local call. We can get you a Valdosta GA number and save $4.35 per call. If you would like an honest assessment of your situation, please email us your telephone number and we will let you know if this would...
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How long will it take for an inmate to get a postcard?
It takes 1-3 business days but once it is received in the mail room at the jail, it is up to the mail room staff to hand the mail out to the inmates.…
It takes 1-3 business days but once it is received in the mail room at the jail, it is up to the mail room staff to hand the mail out to the inmates. It's hard to pinpoint an exact time for that reason
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Can Inmate Families Get Financial Assistance in Oklahoma?
There are no programs specifically designed for inmate families.…
There are no programs specifically designed for inmate families. However, general indigent assistance programs are available in Oklahoma covering rent, food, utilities, and transportation. Qualifying based on income and medical hardship is likely given the circumstances.
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Will i get paper mail from an inmate if i send a letter through this service?
You will get an email notification that will alert you that there is a letter from your inmate scanned into your account…
You will get an email notification that will alert you that there is a letter from your inmate scanned into your account
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Does this service work for SAFP (Substance Abuse Felony Punishment) facilities?
Our Discount Telephone Service works for almost every facility in the country.…
Our Discount Telephone Service works for almost every facility in the country. If you send us your telephone number and the name of the facility, we will give you an honest estimate before you sign up.
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How much time will my boyfriend get for a probation violation and a bunch of new charges?
When a probation violation is extremely severe which it appears in the case you've detailed in your question, a probation revocation hearing could be scheduled.…
When a probation violation is extremely severe which it appears in the case you've detailed in your question, a probation revocation hearing could be scheduled. There is no set rule as to what happens immediately after a probation violation is reported.
If they are found guilty of probation violation, sentencing will occur shortly after the probation hearing, at which time the court could extend the probation length, impose additional probation terms, order you serve time in jail, or revoke your...
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If you reoffend after release, will you get a long sentence?
Yes, he is looking at a very long sentence.…
Yes, he is looking at a very long sentence. These charges are very serious and the fact that he is a felon with a gun is a minimum of five years. Using it in a robbery is twenty years, assault with intent could bring him several decades of hard time.
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Are inmates allowed shots like tetanus or other vaccines at the prisons?
Tetanus shots and tuberculosis (TB) vaccines are regular inoculations that occur in prison and jail.…
Tetanus shots and tuberculosis (TB) vaccines are regular inoculations that occur in prison and jail. If there was a mouse/rat bite, we are pretty sure the medical staff and any/every facility would make sure the inmate's tenanus shots were recent.
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How long does it take for the parole board to make a decision?
It can take around six months for the whole process to be investigated and for the parole board to make a decision.…
It can take around six months for the whole process to be investigated and for the parole board to make a decision. Once a decision has been made the inmate will usually be told within a few days. The inmate will receive the decision in writing along with the reasons for it.
If the prisoner’s application for parole is granted then they will be released on their Parole Eligibility Date (PED). If their PED has passed because their initial application...
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