Inmates do not have access to the Internet. There are some facilities that now have an email service that is closed from the Internett. However, the emails cost the inmate to read and write. Even though inmates do not have online access, and therefore no Facebook, but we know for certain that inmates get ahold of smartphones and can create and maintain FB accounts. Not smart, but they figure they are in prison anyway, why not break more rules. We

Yes, absolutely! You are credited for every day you are incarcerated against any imposed or pending sentence, no matter the location. If they arraign you, book you, and release you same day, that counts towards one day of incarceration.

No. Santa Cruz is a MEDIUM security facility with 1-2 man cells, and controlled movement. San Carlos is a MINIMUM security facility. The Minimum facilities have an open dormitory style with many inmates in one large area like military barracks and limited supervision. Medium is a much more strict environment than Minimum

Since the time frame is so long, we would advise you to contact the "unit team secretary" and ask what, if anything you need to do prior to visiting so that there are no issues when you arrive.

yes, and we have a great service to deliver the perfect glossy photos. if you would like to try the service for FREE, email us a request to aid@inmateaid.com, and simply ask :)

They do not leave the site when the inmate is released. They are there until the owner of the account decides to deactivate. We are going to send you and email to show you that yours are safely in your account.

The service to the inmate is free for them. The return mail from the inmate does not have a "time period" as we have no control over their actions, if they decide to act.

You have to create an inmate profile on InmateAID and then click on Letters to Inmates and write your letter... or send a photo

We have heard of instances where this has happened, but when you hear about it, the guard has been indicted, arrested or imprisoned themselves. It happens but it's not the smartest idea for them to throw their life away for a quickie.

Only if the charges are capital crimes and of a high profile nature. Trying children as adults is rare, but you know from the news that it has happened on occasion, in murder cases especially.