Ask the Inmate | General Prison/Jail Questions

Subject: General prison/jail questions

The jail is telling me my fiancée is charged with one thing but an officer is telling me something else and he wants me to speak for him at court tomorrow how can I do that when I keep getting different stories and have no idea what's going on?

You can go to the Clerk of the Court (of the county where he is charged) and see the actual filing for yourself.

Subject: Commissary

I put money on my friends commissary account but he was released the same day, but the card they gave him didn't have the money I put on his account. How and when does he get that money that remained on his account?

He has to contact the business office of the facility. Simply call there and ask politely what the procedure is to get the remaining balance left in their commissary account.

Subject: Inmate search

How do I know when an inmate has been transferred to another facility

Usually after the transfer, the facilities keep all inmate movement unpublished for safety reasons. Call the old facility and ask to speak to a counselor or case manager.

Subject: Release questions

After paperwork was signed and inmate has been processing out for last 45 days do you know any explanation why the inmate information on internet was changed five days prior to release reflecting a much later release date that doesn't match paper work or information given to inmate by prison officials?

If the information your inmate has in writing what the release date is, THAT is the release date. Forget what is on the Internet. Not all of the available inmate searches online are timely or accurate. Rely on the paperwork.

Subject: Treatment vs.incarceration

My sister is looking at her 3rd possession charge and is worried about the possibility of getting hit with prior and persistent. Her parole officer Is aware of everything and is telling her she will do a delayed reaction on her parole and is having her turn herself in on the warrant and get bonded out. How do you think this will all play out. She just did 2yr and 9 months for burglary it was her 2nd commit at 40%. can she avoid going back prison since her parole officer is sending her rehab. Will the new drug laws help with lowering her chances of the prior and persistent charge

Having done time, her record is definitely working against her. The judges get tired of seeing people do short sentences and then commit more crimes after their release. The one thing you seem to have in your favor is a PO willing to recommend rehab. Rehab is a great alternative for offenders wanting to avoid jail time, but it's usually reserved for the first-timer, not habitual. The new drug laws are for federal offenses and sentencing guidelines, if this is

Subject: Residential drug abuse program (rdap)

What other early release programs are available other that RDAP for federal inmates

Getting to the camp is what all federal inmates strive for - it's the easiest time to do in the BOP. All federal inmates follow the same guidelines for release. Good time is 15% of the sentence that is granted to the inmate when they report - all they can do is lose good time, they can't gain more good time. Their release date reflects doing 85% of the sentence. RDAP is the only real way to get an earlier

Subject: Bond questions

How can I get the bond money to him from Oregon?

We do not have a list of bailbondsmen to refer. But, when you do select one, it will be them that will determine the method of payment - this too will depend on the charge and the amount of the bail bond - and the percentage they'll require you to put down (non-refundable) to post it on behalf of your defendant. It's all about the bond company's comfort that the person they are guaranteeing will show up for all court

Subject: Offender phone calls

I have a cell phone thats in my mothers name, shes willing to help me set it up so my inmate can call me when he gets to prison and they allow him to call me. How do we set up the cell phone to allow calls?

We would be happy to help you set it up, call 866-966-7100.

Subject: Prison and jail scams

my uncle needs to make a report of fraud on his property , his ex wife forged his signature and refinanced his house without him knowing how can he do this ?

Call the police in the jursidiction where the house is located. Report everything you know about the alleged crime, pretty simple stuff.

Subject: Family services

My husband has been in jail off and on for 6 mo now. There is no money for the phones but I need to tell my husband there has been a death in the family. How do I do that?

call the facility and ask to speak to the chaplain.

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