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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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Are the men & women in co-ed jail separated at all times?
There are no segregated penal systems anywhere in this country.…
There are no segregated penal systems anywhere in this country. The men and women are never placed together at any point of their incarceration
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Will an inmate get out early if i pay the restitution?
That might make a compelling argument for early release from halfway house - or at least home confinement.…
That might make a compelling argument for early release from halfway house - or at least home confinement. What we would advise, is to have your inmate get a stipulation from their counselor on a "what if I pay my restitution (by borrowing from a relative, will this get me to the door any sooner". You want to know that it will have some bearing before you pay it.
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Why are the inmate calls not free?
Unfortunately, the inmate's calls are not and never will be free.…
Unfortunately, the inmate's calls are not and never will be free.
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How long does it takes inmates to get a letter or postcard from this site?
Usually 2-3 business days, like most mail through the USPS these days.…
Usually 2-3 business days, like most mail through the USPS these days.
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How will an inmate know they have money on there books if they are newly sent to ASPC?
Their counselor will give them a receipt when money is deposited in their account.…
Their counselor will give them a receipt when money is deposited in their account.
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Do I still have to purchase minutes for the discount calls?
Yes, you still pay for the call to the phone carrier that has the contract at the jail/prison.…
Yes, you still pay for the call to the phone carrier that has the contract at the jail/prison. InmateAid is not a replacement for their service, we just make the calls cheaper with a better number. Our fee covers the phone line rental and the long distance minutes. You are still paying for the local call. In most cases, the local call is 1/4 of the cost of the call, the long distance portion is 3/4 of the cost.
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What happens before my son is released on parole and how will I know when?
You will be visited by someone from the state's Probation Department.…
You will be visited by someone from the state's Probation Department. They will inspect your home and interview you about how you feel about having your son back home, your expectations, etc. The release date will be available in the package of material from probation. There will be some forms you will have to sign prior to them deeming your home suitable for him to stay there.
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When I mail a letter or a postcard, when does the inmate get it?
2-3 business days to arrive - then it is up to the mail room staff to inspect it before they hand it out to your inmate at mail call…
2-3 business days to arrive - then it is up to the mail room staff to inspect it before they hand it out to your inmate at mail call
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How do you receive letters from an inmate using this service?
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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My inmate left the half way house. Will he get charged for escape?
Yes, absolutely - and he will go back to where he was released from.…
Yes, absolutely - and he will go back to where he was released from. He will serve the rest of the time left on his original sentence and might get time more for leaving.
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What steps can we take to get married in prison?
Regulations for marrying a prisoner will vary from prison institution to institution - it is usually only available if the inmate has a long sentence.…
Regulations for marrying a prisoner will vary from prison institution to institution - it is usually only available if the inmate has a long sentence.
The chaplain at the prison will be a good source of information about getting married there.
If your relationship with a prisoner has been only through mail or email correspondence, don't get married!
Before getting married, talk with others who have married prisoners so you have an understanding of how difficult this role may be...
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How does an inmate get protein shakes sent to them?
Inmates may not receive anything like protein shakes or protein powder from the outside.…
Inmates may not receive anything like protein shakes or protein powder from the outside. They are only allowed to buy items off of the commissary list. If protein powder is found in the possession of an inmate, it will be an immediate trip to the SHU and possible loss of good time, loss of commissary, phone and visitation privileges and likely a transfer to a one-level higher facility.
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Can I send my uncle a calling card to make calls to our family?
No, all of the phone calling cards available for use by inmates must be purchased at the commissary from money on their inmate trust account.…
No, all of the phone calling cards available for use by inmates must be purchased at the commissary from money on their inmate trust account. If you are long distance you might look into our Discount Telephone Service. We are able to cut the prices of phone calls for about 80% of the situations. Send us the name of the facility and your phone number, we will assess the situation and give you an honest estimate of call prices with...
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Can you help me figure out how to set up phone calls?
Send us your telephone number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate before you sign-up…
Send us your telephone number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate before you sign-up
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How do you set up a Paytel account for an inmate?
Paytel.com - If the calls are more than $2.00 each, contact us because we have had great success saving up to $12.00 per call when the fees are that high.…
Paytel.com - If the calls are more than $2.00 each, contact us because we have had great success saving up to $12.00 per call when the fees are that high. Send us your telephone number and the facility where your inmate is held and we will give you an honest estimate before you sign up.
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