The inmateAid telephone service works at ALL facilities where it can get a local number. You will still use the service at the jail, but if your telephone number is long distance (area code is not the only determinant), having a local number from the same rate center as the jail will in most cases save considerable money on a per-call cost basis.

Yes, our service will work with almost all facilities. We get a local telephone number that matches the rate center of the detention facility. Your inmate calls the local line but it connects to your phone wherever you are. You will still have to pay for the local call connection fee. The savings are the difference between what they are charging for local vs. long distance. Call or email aid@inmateaid.com if you have more questions.

When the judge says, "time served", that means that whatever time he has accumulated awaiting the sentencing, is applied to the sentence. He should get with his counselor or case manager to make sure that he is getting proper calculation - they should then be able to give him a new "out date".

It takes about an hour to email you the new local number. Quarterly Plan accounts are 1000 long distance minutes per month plus whatever fraction of the month that you signed up in

The federal "hole" is known as the SHU (Special Housing Unit). The length of time for administrative segregation is usually determined by a single staff member called the DHO (Disciplinary Hearing Officer). Your inmate will be allowed to have one BOP staff member "vouch" for your inmate's character. The DHO's decision is final. It can be as little as "time served" or as much as 6-12 months depending on the severity of the offense and the information that the others

Absolutely, inmates awaiting sentencing may make telephone calls. InmateAid has a program to cut the cost of inmate calls by up to 90%, in some cases. Email or call 866-966-7100 for details.

Generally speaking, the prisons WILL allow hard backs (especially federal BOP inmates). But, we would encourage a call to the facility before buying just to be certain. Since you are out of the country, if you'd like us to inquire on your behalf don't hesitate to ask.

You can get the information from the Clerk of the Court in the jurisdiction that holds him. The judge presiding is going to be a little angry and depending how many times your friend has been before the judge on the same issue might, it may create a hardship going forward. If he can demonstrate a willingness to pay what he owes, he might not have to stay in jail long. BUT, child support is a hot issue now and

Inmates do not have access to the Internet and thereforewill not see anything that you do on this website. The website does however have all of the services that you would need to keep in contact. The discount telephone service will allow you to receive calls from your inmate for local rates, the letter/photo service will allow you to send clear crisp 4x6 photos from your smartphone or computer. The ones you keep promising to send. You can send books,

Every situation is unique. We have a large number of members using 1000 minutes a month or more. State and county inmates can usually call as much as they want. Federal inmates get 300 minutes per month and 400 minutes for the months of November & December. The problem is the high cost of the calls. If your inmate is calling you long distance, look into getting a local number from InmateAid Discount Telephone Service and reduce the price by