It is a good sign when an inmate's custody level is reduced. It means that the sentence is getting shorter and the inmate's behavior and programming has been exemplary. The system is saying they trust this person more than when they began their sentence. The inmate gets more freedom in the new setting, more privileges (and in prison, it means a lot). 

Every journey starts with the first step. If you want this to work, start by reaching out. In general, I would say that inmates love getting stuff in the mail - that'll be a way to his heart to get things rolling again. Send a letter and see what happens. If you use InmateAid and don't want to give you address, you can use our Inmate Response service that'll keep your whereabouts anonymous. Good luck!

This depends on the conditions of his release. If there is a parole or probation, then YES he will have to begin his re-entry in the county where he was convicted. He can apply to move - the only way this happens is if the arresting county agrees to the transfer based on JOB, HOUSING and GENERAL ATTITUDE. 

The letter we send for you has the return address of InmateAid. The inmate's response is scanned and uploaded to your account. You are notified that you have mail. There are thousands of facilities that do not have an email service for inmates, this is the only way other than phone or visitation to stay in touch. You can send postcards and holiday greeting cards, too.

They will either tell you with a return letter or a phone call. 

It depends on what type of facility you are visiting. The security level varies, therefore the visitation varies. You might visit through Plexiglas or you might get to visit for hours on a picnic table. Where your inmate is matters.

They are not supposed to. However, it is a not so secret fact that smartphones get smuggled into prison every day. The prisons are trying to crack down, but the guards are usually the transporter so it's not likely to end anytime soon. We also know of services that inmates can pay to post their thoughts, etc for them.

No. if they have access, they are looking for more charges added to their case.

Anything is possible, the problem here is that you are not giving us any information (his charges, his violation, his sentence) to give you a better guess as to the outcome.

Not normally - usually they are bought at the commissary. But since we do not know the prison or jail your inmate is located in, we'd advise you to call the unit secretary at the facility to get their rules on bringing things.