Ask the Inmate | Inmate Phone Calls

Subject: Inmate phone calls

My husband has been in jail for two weeks and hasn't called or anything even though I payed for calls..do they restrict calls?

Sometimes they do, maybe there is a wait period before the calling may begin. Two weeks for a "husband" seems way too long. If this is the case, call the facility and ask to speak to a counselor. Tell them your concern in the most respectful manner and that should get the phone line working for him.

Subject: Survive prison

Do inmates in Livingston Correctional, Groveland, and Attica (all in NY) have access to radios?

Yes, they are sold at the commissary or maybe acquired from another inmate that is leaving, or has more than one. They will barter the radio for commissary items of a specific value. It could be packets of tuna or ramen noodles, everything has a value.

Subject: Inmate transfer

How long does It take for an inmate to be extradited to another jail basically from Missouri to Illinois?

There is no set timetable for transferring inmates. It is all done behind the scenes and then one day, they've moved. Inmate movement is kept very quiet for security reasons. It could be weeks or months. The inmate is getting credit for the time wherever they are sitting so the law is not rushing things unless there is a judge waiting to see him. If that is the case, he'll be transferred before the court date, that's for sure.

Subject: Survive prison

if someone is locked up are they supposed to make calls to someone who has felonies and a warrant in another state?

no, that is a bad idea

Subject: Visitation

What is required. To visit an inmate in Rio Grande detention center in laredo Texas and can you get approved to visit if you have prior felony convictions

Only with pre-approval from the warden

Subject: Website function questions

How can I pay for the services that is offered by instead if I don't have a credit card can I pay with a prepaid card and if so is there a special one I need

You may pay with a prepaid card that you can get at Walmart, Target, drug stores and groceries. They will all work for you.

Subject: Inmate phone calls

I've set up the discount call function, However this facility it uses GTL, it does not use this portal. Can I get a refund?

InmateAid's service is not a replacement (or portal) for GTL or any other prison service, we provide a local number matching the same rate center as the jail. Using the local number through GTL is less expensive by several dollars per call, than a long distance call to any other number. Your number was not local to the jail. We recommend either calling GTL and placing the local line on your AdvancePay account or logging into your GTL account and

Subject: Inmate search

Why can I not locate someone that was transferred from county jail to a pdc?

Maybe becasue you do not have a link to the [Georgia DOC Inmate Locator](http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/OffenderQuery/jsp/OffQryForm.jsp)

Subject: Parole & probation

I HAVE A FRIEND IN MCCF THAT'S SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR SECOND DEGREE MURDER, HE SAID UNDER A BILL CALLED 585. IT STATES THAT 10 YEARS FLATENS A LIFE SENTENCE.

Since we are not certain of the state in question, this seems like a parole provision that he he referring to. The judge would have had to put parole as an option on the Judgement and Committment Order for him to be eligible. With a second degree murder charge, we are dubious. If you have any other information on the case, we would be happy to look into it further.

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