Restraining orders can only be dissolved by a court order. Even if a separated couple reconciles, the restraining order still is enforceable. Moreover, it is not automatic that a court will dissolve a restraining order even if the parties reconcile. It is important to emphasize that the apparent reconciliation between people with a long history of domestic violence seldom marks the end of difficulties. It would be unwise and improper to reconcile if a restraining order is still in force.

Unfortunately we do not think they will set a bail if previously the prosecution has asked for no bail. When a magistrate says, "no bail" there are a couple of reasons. If they think the inmate is a danger to the public or a flight risk. Unless there is something new discovered in the charges, we think there is not much of a chance there will be a bail amount.

Some of the jurisdiction websites have the information posted and others do not. The websites that charge for the information are getting their data at a cost to them. If it were indeed "free", then the pay sites would not be in business at all.

Punitive segregation allows only one 15-minute call per week, however, they may write as many letters that they want.

Yes, there is a program called RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program), that if qualified will cut one year (plus a guaranteed 6 months of halfway house) off the inmate's sentence. There are other opportunities which require substantial assistance in helping authorities prosecute other crimes. Inmate's reward is a sentence reduction (AKA snitching, but it's effective). Also, there have been recent changes to the sentencing guidelines for non-violent drug crimes. When an inmate's profile fits the new

Remember, InmateAid's Discount Telephone Service is not a replacement for the service at the jail (GTL), but we get you a local telephone number to make their calls the cheapest they offer. Local calls are about $4.00 less than an in-state long distance call. You still pay the local rate, but the savings of $4.00+ per call justifies the $19.95/month fee in only five calls.

Yes, that is what the commissary is for.

It might be as soon as a few hours, but it could also take a couple of weeks. There are variables that could make either scenario true, we just don't have enough information. For instance, was the inmate transferred within a similar system? If so, it might be no time at all. If it's a new system, then there is an A & O period that would make it many days before phone lists are able to be updated.

The violation of probation for the gun charge will trump any and all withdrawal of charges levied by his ex-girlfriend. A probation violation with a gun in a mandatory minimum sentence of five years. He will do the balance of his sentence plus the gun charge.

The Inmate Response Letter Service is $1.49 based upon the letter that is received in it's entirety, to be paid by the recipient. If the inmate mails more than four pages, there is another PDF File created which is a separate charge. As long as the letter is four pages or less, then it's a single charge.