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How do i find an inmate in bo robinson assessment?
send us a request via email at Aid@InmateAid.com with the inmate's name and other information that you have.…

send us a request via email at Aid@InmateAid.com with the inmate's name and other information that you have. We will do our best to help
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Commissary
if you put money on their books will they know who its from?
yes, in most cases they get a slip of paper with the last name of the sender…

yes, in most cases they get a slip of paper with the last name of the sender
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Visitation
How to visit a federal inmate?
Yes you must be approved with a background check, but the inmate has to fill it out and mail it to you before you are approved.…

Yes you must be approved with a background check, but the inmate has to fill it out and mail it to you before you are approved.
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Visitation
What can I bring my inmate at visitation?
It depends on the facility.…

It depends on the facility. Some will allow you to bring some generic clothing, you should check with the staff beforehand to be certain. Books will not be allowed unless they are sent through [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?node=283155&tag=inmatecom-20&camp=15329&creative=394453&linkCode=ur1&adid=172T0Q79DKZT0EX7FWYE&&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inmateaid.com%2Fpages%2Fdetails%2Fsend-books-to-an-inmate-in-prison-or-jail)
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Law & Court Questions - Legal Terms
How do I press charges in a domestic dispute
The real question is how did he get released?…

The real question is how did he get released? You can only get redress if you press charges. You cannot expect the legal process to help you if you are not willing to sever the relationship and go after him criminally and civilly. Domestic abuse cases would proceed with vigor if the victims stop protecting their attackers.
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Law & Court Questions - Legal Terms
What is nisi order?
Depending on the state where the nisi order was filed, it generally is a "dismissal for failure to act on default ".…

Depending on the state where the nisi order was filed, it generally is a "dismissal for failure to act on default ". For example, where an action has remained on the docket for eight months without an answer or defensive motion having been filed by any defendant, the Clerk-Magistrate shall enter an Order Nisi for Dismissal advising the plaintiff that a Judgment of Dismissal will be entered 30 days from the date of the Order unless the plaintiff either (1)...
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Send Inmate Mail
How to I mail a letter to an inmate
Find the facility name, include the inmate's name, their ID number and the mailing address of the facility.…

Find the facility name, include the inmate's name, their ID number and the mailing address of the facility. Add a stamp and you are good to go. ORRRRRR, use the [Send a Letter](https://www.inmateaid.com/letters) feature on InmateAid. It's fast, convenient and reliable. You can send a letter with 4" x 6" glossy photos or a [customized postcard](https://www.inmateaid.com/postcards) with up to four photos on the back for only 99 cents!
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Send Inmate Mail
How do I see mail sent from an inmate?
We receive the letters on your behalf, scan them into your My Account section and notify you by email that they are waiting for your review.…

We receive the letters on your behalf, scan them into your My Account section and notify you by email that they are waiting for your review. There is a charge of $1.49 for this service. The people that use this service like the security and privacy it provides them.
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Sentencing Questions
Do i take the plea for something i did not do or risk a trial?
The general rule from the prosecution's position is they are not happy having to try any case, no matter the county or state.…

The general rule from the prosecution's position is they are not happy having to try any case, no matter the county or state. They want you to plead guilty and take what they offer which keeps their docket clean and they may remain lazy. If you want to fight back, they will fight dirty and if you lose they will try and get you the harshest sentence possible. A guilty verdict will most probably come with some state prison time....
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Send Books and Magazines
Why Was a Book I Sent to an Inmate Refused or Returned?
Book deliveries get refused at the mail room for several reasons, and knowing which one applies helps you avoid the same problem on the next order.…

Book deliveries get refused at the mail room for several reasons, and knowing which one applies helps you avoid the same problem on the next order. Third-party seller. This is the most common reason. If you ordered through Amazon but the item shipped from a third-party seller rather than directly from Amazon, the facility rejected it because it did not come from a recognized publisher or approved retailer. The shipment has to originate from Amazon itself or another approved vendor, not...
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General Prison Questions-Terminology
What do inmates wear?
This depends on where you are doing your time.…

This depends on where you are doing your time. You might wear what looks like surgical scrubs in various colors, navy blue, green, white, tan or gray with the name of the jail stenciled on the back. You might wear an orange jump suit. Some county jails still have inmates wearing stripes (Maricopa County has them in horizontal stripes with pink underwear). In federal, you wear light colored khakis or olive green uniforms which define the level of custody you...
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General Prison Questions-Terminology
Can I find out who my inmate is calling?
no, even inmate's privacy is protected.…

no, even inmate's privacy is protected.
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
What will happen to a parolee who caught a charge in another state?
He will face charges in one state and if found guilty be given a harsher penalty than someone not on parole.…

He will face charges in one state and if found guilty be given a harsher penalty than someone not on parole. He will enter this state's prison system with a detainer. Once that is completed he will most likely be picked up by a sheriff from the state where he is on parole. He will be held until meeting with a judge from that jurisdiction. The bureau of prisons will give input as to what they would want in the...
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Inmate Search
How do I find my son I put his I'd number in and they can't find it?
We'll set up the account for you and let you know what it is ready to use - please include their name and ID number - also the facility are they in if you know,…

We'll set up the account for you and let you know what it is ready to use - please include their name and ID number - also the facility are they in if you know, and if not what state they're in?
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
When does the parole board meet?
Depends on the state.…

Depends on the state. Most common is that they meet one designated day in the first week of the month.
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