If your person has been moved from a Texas state or federal facility to a correctional facility at a military installation, the most likely explanation is that they are active duty military or have a military background that makes them subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice in addition to, or instead of, the civilian criminal system. Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state are on opposite ends of the country, so knowing
Read moreThis happens more times than i can remember. For whatever reason, the ride-or-die girls hang with her inmate and when he gets released, the relationship falls apart. I don't know the statistics, but it seems strangely high for something you might not think would happen. No loyalty from these inmates - be careful how you proceed, however, marriage while incarcerated is not the answer.
Read moreYes, very modest attire is the rule in every prison or jail. Prepare to be pat-searched and (possibly strip-searched although this is highly unlikely) before entering. Read this InmateAid article click Visiting an Inmate - 10 easy steps and things you should know and Visiting day at a prison - Things you should be aware of for more information.
Read moreAlmost certainly nothing serious, and the timing is actually the most likely explanation. Moving from one housing unit or status into general population involves a lot of logistics happening simultaneously. New cell assignment, orientation to the unit's rules and schedules, getting settled with new bunkmates, learning where everything is and how this particular unit operates. Phone access in the first day or two after a move is not always immediate. He may need to update his approved call list
Read moreIt's no picnic. After about 48 hours, you could go crazy from boredom. Not worth getting in trouble.
Read moreYou can either call the booking desk at the intake facility (they may not give you any information, too) or the Clerk of the Court and request all filings with the Court on the specific case you are interested in. There may be a small fee for printing and/or postage.
Read moreWe are very reliable as get our data from the Member created inmate profiles and the public information postings on government websites. Very few of them post the release date and offer it when it's a public record. The Department of Corrections or Bureau of Prisons keeps a record of those. some have the release dates and others don't. Sometimes you have to dig further by contacting the Clerk of the Court or US District Court to get the actual sentencing
Read moreYou will have to file a motion with the Court to request discovery documents. If you do not know how to write a motion, you will need an attorney to do this for you.
Read moreHe needs to get with his counselor or case manager and request a cell change. This carries some potential danger as the "gang members" will see that as a diss. The other option is to ask to be in Ad Sec (Administrative Segregation) which is essentially solitary confinement but no one would be able to get to him there.
Read moreA motion for discovery is a motion made to the court by the party of a criminal proceeding or civil lawsuit to obtain information or evidence regarding the case. As an example, a motion of discovery provides the defendant with notes made by an FBI agent during or shortly after interviewing a potential witness.
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