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How do I find out my husband's inmate number?
Please send us your inmate's information (name, state, dob, facility name) and we will find their inmate ID number and set it up for you.…

Please send us your inmate's information (name, state, dob, facility name) and we will find their inmate ID number and set it up for you. Once it is completed we will notify you that it is ready for use.
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Sentencing Questions
Can you tell me when my inmate will be released from the rio grande detention center?
We do not have the release dates on some inmates.…

We do not have the release dates on some inmates. You might try calling the facility and ask to speak with the case manager, counselor or unit team secretary to get more information.
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Send Inmate Mail
Can I use profanity in letters I'm writing to an inmate?
Yes, that is no problem :)) We would refrain from speaking about the crime he was convicted of or what you think about law enforcement.…

Yes, that is no problem :)) We would refrain from speaking about the crime he was convicted of or what you think about law enforcement.
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Sex Offenders
I am divorcing my pedophile husband very soon. He has been convicted of predatory sexual assault
We are not sure about the cost of your divorce as it relates to your status as "underprivileged".…

We are not sure about the cost of your divorce as it relates to your status as "underprivileged". But the concept of divorce sounds like a very good idea. As the father, we suspect the best he could hope for would be supervised visits if the children are under 18. If they are over 18 when he is released, they can surely make up their own mind
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Medical Treatment
What can a loved one to do when an inmate is refused mental health services?
When inmates are first brought in, they will go through a series of examinations.…

When inmates are first brought in, they will go through a series of examinations. They will see a nurse and a therapist that will evaluate their inmate's medical requirements. If it is determined that a mental health program is necessary, they will place them in the requisite program. Your having a "signed waiver" does not give you any rights to make determinations on an incarcerated person. The offender is now property of the state and there is not much you...
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Inmate Phone Calls
Does the phone service work for Putnam County jail in Greencastle Indiana?
Yes it does, very well.…

Yes it does, very well. But please be mindful that InmateAid's service is not a replacement for the service at Putnam County Jail, they use Securus. If you live in Indiana, your inmate calls have been $9.00 plus tax per 15-minute call. With a number from InmateAid, we can get the calls down to only $3.15 - you will still be paying Securus for the calls, but the $6.00 per call savings pays our $19.95 fee in less than four...
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Send Inmate Mail
Will the mail get to my inmate if it's addressed to the minimum and he's next door in the maximum?
All of the mail arriving to the MCI -Shirley mail intake is handled by a very competent staff.…

All of the mail arriving to the MCI -Shirley mail intake is handled by a very competent staff. They go through and inspect the mail, then create three destination piles before delivering it into the units. If your inmate ID is correct, the staff will make sure that the inmate and the unit match as there is always movement between the different security levels based on conduct, status changes and length of sentence.
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Relationship Issues
Why do inmates leave their women shortly after release?
The best answer we can give is that men are one of two ways.…

The best answer we can give is that men are one of two ways. They are either loyal and never cheat or they always seek the company of as many women as they can. You already know which type your man is. Whichever type he is, prison is not going to change that. Our answer is NOT meant to make you alter your feelings or tell you what to do. It is however a perspective that you will not get...
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Sentence Reduction
Is my fiance eligible for sentence reduction with a gang enhancement charges and a gun charge?
Any charge including a gun takes the "non-violent" tag off the table.…

Any charge including a gun takes the "non-violent" tag off the table. Offenders with a gang enhancement and a gun charge are not eligible for any new (federal) sentencing guideline. We are not sure what law you are pointing to, there are no "new laws" outside of the change in federal sentencing guidelines for a narrow group of eligible inmates with low level non-violent drug crimes. The offender must serve at least 85% of the sentence (providing that there are...
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Money Transfer
Como puedo ponerle dinero a mi novio que esta preso en Middlesex House of Corrections?
Gracias por su email.…

Gracias por su email. Usted puede enviar dinero mediante nuestra pagina web. El dinero puede ser depositado en la cuenta del recluso de dos maneras: 1) Puede mandar un Money Order a Middlesex Jail and House of Correction, 269 Treble Cove Rd., Billerica a la orden de el recluso 2) los fondos pueden ser depositados en el Kiosko que se encuentra en el centro de visita. O ustede puede poner fondos en accesscorrections.com o llamando a 1-866-345-1884. Por favor si...
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Send Books and Magazines
Can we send coloring books and coloring pencils bought on Amazon to an inmate?
[Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?node=283155&tag=inmatecom-20&camp=15329&creative=394453&linkCode=ur1&adid=1NK4T3Z8XDKYJ0S12D53&&ref-refURL=h…

[Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?node=283155&tag=inmatecom-20&camp=15329&creative=394453&linkCode=ur1&adid=1NK4T3Z8XDKYJ0S12D53&&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inmateaid.com%2Fpages%2Fdetails%2Fsend-books-to-an-inmate-in-prison-or-jail) is one of the only companies that may deliver books to inmates. You have to enter the inmate's name, ID number and the correct address of the facility. You have to buy "new paperback books", the used books are sold by third party affiliates and those books will get rejected. There are no other tricks to it, other than staying away from the other book sellers on the Amazon site that sell used books. We discourage you from trying...
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Inmate Search
How often are the inmate profiles updated in this system?
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site.…

The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site. All of the inmate data is entered by the member/user of the site, not InmateAid. We do not monitor, verify or update the information unless requested by the member/user. When we are asked via email we definitely will help. You can create the profile yourself and attach it to your account. Once the inmate information is set up, it will sync up to all the available services...
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
How does an offender handle a probation violation from another jurisdiction?
Regardless of whether he answers the warrant now or later, he will still need to return to Iowa and face the original judge who put him on probation.…

Regardless of whether he answers the warrant now or later, he will still need to return to Iowa and face the original judge who put him on probation. They call this a detainer, where the current holding facility releases the inmate to the jurisdiction where the warrant was written. The likely outcome will be after he finishes his sentence in Illinois, the sheriff or marshal will be waiting to transport him to Iowa to be heard on the violation, and...
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Inmate Phone Calls
Can an inmate make phone calls?
Yes, but in most cases you need to set up an account with the carrier that has the contract with the prison/jail.…

Yes, but in most cases you need to set up an account with the carrier that has the contract with the prison/jail. Send us your telephone number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate about a possible discount before you sign-up
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Inmate Search
What if the InmateAid Inmate Profile page is wrong?
The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site.…

The inmate pages are created and maintained by the member/users of the site. All of the inmate data is entered by the member/user of the site, not InmateAid. We do not monitor, verify or update the information unless requested by the member/user. You can create the profile yourself and attach it to your account. Once the inmate information is set up, it will sync up to all the available services that you might need to help your inmate get through this...
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