General Prison Questions-Terminology — Ask the Inmate
The criminal justice system has its own language and navigating it without a guide is disorienting for families encountering it for the first time. This section covers the terminology that appears in court documents, facility communications, and case records, from the difference between jail and prison to what terms like disposition, detainer, adjudication, and supervised release actually mean in plain language. It also covers general questions about how prisons and jails operate, what a typical day looks like inside, how different security levels function, and what the practical differences are between federal, state, county, and private facilities. The answers here are written for people who have no prior experience with the system and need clear accurate explanations without legal jargon. If you encountered a term you did not understand this is the right place to start. See also our sections on Law Questions and Legal Terms, and Sentencing Questions.
The family has the option of picking up the body and making funeral arrangements. If no one comes for the body, there is a process for a burial in a public cemetery.
Read moreThe postcard will get there in a day or two (the mail room staff decides when they will actually hand it out at mail call). The calls are different in every prison/jail. Where is he incarcerated? We will give you an honest estimate if we can help save you money, or not.
Read moreYes, there are. The state prison system has no discriminations against women being guards in a men's facility. In fact, it occurs in all fifty states.
Read moreYes, absolutely. Getting time served at a hearing does not always mean immediate release and there are several reasons your boyfriend could still be in Cache County Jail even after a favorable court outcome. The hold from another state This is the most common reason someone remains in custody after receiving time served or a sentence that should result in release. If another state has an active warrant, detainer, or hold on your boyfriend Cache County Jail is
Read moreFlorida law specifically disqualifies certain categories of offenders from earning gain time, which is the credit that reduces the amount of a sentence that must be served. Sex offenses involving minors are among the most restricted categories in the Florida corrections system. Under Florida statute, inmates convicted of certain sexual offenses, particularly those involving victims under the age of 18, are required to serve 100% of their imposed sentence with no reduction for gain time. This is not a
Read moreE5 is a custody level, the highest. The E5 inmates are housed in high or maximum security prisons.
Read moreNo. Inmates in adult detention facilities do not have access to social media. Internet access is heavily restricted or entirely prohibited in correctional settings. Any social media activity appearing to come from an inmate is being managed by someone on the outside on their behalf.
Read moreThere is no guarantee about where an inmate will be placed. In most cases, if there is a same-security facility that fits the offender's custody status they try to keep them closer to home where more visitations are possible.
Read moreThe jail is rated for 630 inmates/detainees and employs a staff of approximately 120. The local population averages 275-325 inmates/detainees. We do not have a current population number to report.
Read moreYou should call a realtor that lists other homes in your neighborhood. They will help you decide on a price to list it for, since they know the market.
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