You are actually communicating with "former inmates" who are trained to give accurate, forthright and first hand accounts of all things incarceration-related topics.

Inmates that get transferred almost never get mail forwarded. If you have used our service, let us know the new location and we will resend them for you at no charge.

If you want to stay private, InmateAid’s Response Service is exactly what you are looking for. At facilities like Preston E. Smith Unit, inmates do not have internet access, so they cannot use this site directly. Everything is handled through regular mail. Here is how it works: Your letter is sent with the InmateAid return address, not your home address The inmate writes back to that InmateAid address InmateAid receives the letter, scans it, and uploads it to your account

An inmate can pursue a divorce while incarcerated, but the legal process happens outside the facility. The jail itself is not involved in the divorce proceedings beyond accommodating attorney visits. Your boyfriend will need a divorce attorney to handle the case. The attorney files the divorce petition, arranges to visit the facility to have documents reviewed and signed, and manages the service of process on his spouse. Attorneys are familiar with jail visitation protocols for legal visits and can

Calendars are not accepted at most correctional facilities, and a personalized calendar with photos is likely to be rejected at the mail room regardless of how it is packaged or sent. The reasons facilities restrict calendars vary, but the most common concerns are the binding, the thickness, and the potential for concealment of contraband within the pages or spine. Some facilities also have blanket restrictions on items that could be used to track dates or coordinate activity, though this

The commissary is priced similarly to a normal grocery store. Some items are more expensive, some are less expensive and there are always going to be people that say it's "too expensive". But, every inmate looks forward to their commissary day (one designated day per week).  Depending on where your inmate is, inmates may spend about $200 - $300 per month on the commissary

This depends on where your inmate is incarcerated. Many facilities have the commissary on premises and you just add money to their trust account - they shop for themselves once a week. Let us know the name of the prison or detention center and we will see if there are any other alternatives.

Our service provides a local number to make the calls through the prison telephone service much cheaper than if your inmate is calling you long distance. You can call us and we can help you set this up 866-966-7100. If you are more comfortable doing it online, go to the My Account section and click on Discount Telephone Line. Click the red button "Add a Local Line". Enter the state, facility, inmate name and id number, YOUR telephone number and

Yes. InmateAid sends letters written in any language, including Arabic. The language the letter is written in does not affect how it is processed or mailed on our end. The one consideration is on the facility's side. Mail rooms at correctional facilities inspect all incoming mail, and letters written in a language the staff cannot read may receive additional scrutiny or be held longer while the facility arranges for translation. This is more common at smaller facilities with limited

For Pam Lychner State Jail, the easiest way to send money is through JPay. Sending money: Go to JPay and create an account Enter the inmate’s ID number and facility Use a debit or credit card to deposit funds JPay is widely used in Texas and is usually the fastest and most reliable option. Visitation information: Visitation schedules and rules can change, so it is best to: Call the facility directly to confirm current