The normal stay in classification is 30 - 90 days before being designated to a permanent facility.

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Yes, this is one of the primary reasons InmateAid was founded, to help the loved ones of the incarcerated send things like books and photos. All of this and much more by creating an Inmate Profile and [accessing the links](https://www.inmateaid.com/shop) to the services you would like to take advantage of.

We are not sure, but most institutions provide "holiday bags" with snacks and candies for the inmates during holiday time. You might try calling the facility and ask to speak with the case manager, counselor or unit team secretary to get more information.

The procedure that determines where the inmate will do their time is based on several factors. The factors range from the length of the sentence, the type of crime, the number of times the inmate has been incarcerated, the criminal history of the offender, was there violence or weapons involved and several others. This process might take as little as 30 days or up to several months to finalize. Sometimes the delay is simply a lack of bed space. If

Yes, all inmates have to submit a calling list for approval

The food in prison is generally not of the gourmet variety. The menus are set by a licensed and registered nutritionist using standardized tables for balanced meals. They provide about 2200 calories per day with a mix of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The main complaint is that the food is bland and lacks seasoning but it will fill them up. Commissary items are used to supplement the food they receive in the chow hall.

Yes, you can receive prepaid calls on your cellphone. You cannot receive collect calls however on your cellphone. If you would like some specific information send us your number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate before you sign-up

Postcards are processed immediately upon entry unless after 6pm on Saturday, those will process Monday morning. We estimate that it takes 2-3 business days to make it to the jail. Once there, the staff reads each piece of incoming mail. Once they decide the mail is fit to be handed out at mail call, your inmate will receive it. Any delay that occurs at the facility is out of our control. We make no guarantees as to how long it

If he has a good post-conviction attorney and the facts bear out as you suggest that might be a strong reason to overturn the denial of motion. Anything is possible but, the statistics are not in the inmate's favor as only about 10% of appeals are successful.