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Inmate Transfer
How long does it take to get booked in once an inmate has been transferred?
It could be a few hours or a few days.…

It could be a few hours or a few days. This depends on the size of the institution and how many inmates are there to be processed.
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Education & Vocational Training
How can we get verification that my son completed his GED?
Yes, your inmate will get a Certificate of Completion.…

Yes, your inmate will get a Certificate of Completion. He can arrange for this to be copied and mailed to his attorney. If you want to try and expedite the process, call the facility and ask to speak with the C.O. in charge of education. They might send it to you directly.
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Medical Treatment
I'm prescribed methadone by a doctor, will they dose me while I'm in jail?
Yes, they probably will but you might have to remain in solitary until you are no longer in need.…

Yes, they probably will but you might have to remain in solitary until you are no longer in need. This rule is different depending on where you will be doing your time
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Relationship Issues
My husband is a repeat offender and keeps going back, should I stay with him?
We get many of these questions from nice ladies like yourself.…

We get many of these questions from nice ladies like yourself. Our answer is the same, only you know in your heart what you feel. No advice will change that. If he is in for a long stretch of time and you are tired of what he has brought to the relationship in the last four years, then you know what to do. If you are still head-over-heels in love then let that guide you. As long as the relationship...
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Inmate Phone Calls
If inmate is in separation can he still make the discount phone calls and to a prepaid phone?
Yes, but our recommendation is to wait because it is likely there is a restriction on the amount of time the inmate is allowed to use the phone while in…

Yes, but our recommendation is to wait because it is likely there is a restriction on the amount of time the inmate is allowed to use the phone while in segregation. Check back with us when the inmate released back into the general population.
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Send Inmate Mail
What is the mailing address for the Coastal Bend Detention Center?
4909 Farm to Market Road 2826 Robstown, TX 78380…

4909 Farm to Market Road 2826 Robstown, TX 78380
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Sentencing Questions
How much time can a person get on a assault charge that is 10 years old ?
This depends on what kind of assault the person is charged with.…

This depends on what kind of assault the person is charged with. The criminal history of the offender is another major factor the contributes to the amount of time they might get. We think that the statute of limitations might be have expired if it is a simple assault charge. Or, there are some assault charges (especially involving sex or against a minor) that will never expire and could bring a lifetime of imprisonment.
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Visitation
What are the visitation times and rules for Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Facility?
We cannot find any accurate information on the visitation.…

We cannot find any accurate information on the visitation. We recommend calling 318-371-9199 to get the best answer.
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Inmate Search
How can I tell if an inmate is still in federal prison?
check bop.gov…

check bop.gov
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Prison Violence
If an inmate has been in prison for more than 15 years, have they ever slept with a man?
We would not know about all inmates and what they will or won't do while incarcerated.…

We would not know about all inmates and what they will or won't do while incarcerated. But, most inmates are not looking for a sexual relationship with same sex partners. However there are inmates that do - and this is a real relationship. Some sexual relationships start out as a predatory attack and are raped. This leads to a forced relationship where the weaker inmate cannot fight off the attacks and submits to this night after night.
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
Can you look up an inmate to see if they have received a parole hearing?
Antonio White (832443) at Dodge State Prison is currently serving a Life sentence.…

Antonio White (832443) at Dodge State Prison is currently serving a Life sentence. We do not see any active parole hearing scheduled for this inmate. The database states: Tentative Parole Month - Life Some life sentenced inmates become eligible for consideration after fourteen years, (committed offense prior to July 1, 2006), others after thirty years (committed offense after July 1, 2006), and a select few are eligible after seven years (committed offense prior to 1995 or the life sentence was for...
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Send Inmate Mail
What happens if the inmate gets moved while their mail is in transit?
Send us the information of the new location and we will update the facility and re-send any mail that didn't get to them at no charge.…

Send us the information of the new location and we will update the facility and re-send any mail that didn't get to them at no charge. Email the changes to: aid@inmateaid.com
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
My inmate recently saw the Board of Pardons..Does that mean he now has a release date?
Parole is the discretionary decision of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to release a certain offender from confinement after he or she has served an…

Parole is the discretionary decision of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to release a certain offender from confinement after he or she has served an appropriate portion of a prison sentence. Parole allows for an offender to serve a portion of the term of imprisonment under supervision, in the community, rather than in prison. Persons on parole remain under state supervision and control according to conditions which, if violated, allow for re-imprisonment. The Board considers all available information...
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Re-entry & Rehabilitation
what is work release at lake county jail Illinois like
The only items that are permitted in the facility are: Car keys Locker keys Change of socks and underwear Two (2) shirts and two (2) pair of pants for change of…

The only items that are permitted in the facility are: Car keys Locker keys Change of socks and underwear Two (2) shirts and two (2) pair of pants for change of clothing for work Female attire for female work release two (2) pair No more then $20.00 at any time Wedding Ring Prescription medication must be approved by the medical staff School books and training material must be approved by the supervisor Work release inmates are not permitted to deviate from...
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Sentencing Questions
How much time could my friend get for a third DUI?
There are other factors that are to be considered before the sentence is handed down.…

There are other factors that are to be considered before the sentence is handed down. The third DUI is very serious but the other considerations are if there were injuries to others or if there was any property damage. Also, we would need to know more about this person's criminal history and the factors stated above before we would give an estimated guess.
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