Yes, you can call the facility and speak with the unit secretary, case manager or counselor.
Read moreA custody level increase almost always triggers a facility change, and the reason is straightforward. Facilities are built and staffed to manage inmates at specific security levels. A level 2 inmate and a level 4 inmate have different supervision requirements, different housing needs, and different risk profiles. When someone's classification score moves up two levels, the facility they are in may no longer be appropriate for their new classification. Whether a transfer happens immediately depends on one thing: whether
Read moreOn the commissary question first: InmateAid does not handle commissary or trust account deposits directly. That is a separate service from what InmateAid offers. InmateAid's services cover phone savings, mail, letters, photos, postcards, greeting cards, and magazine subscriptions. For putting money on your inmate's books you will need to use a dedicated deposit service. On JPay versus MoneyGram, both are legitimate and widely used but they work differently and are not available at every facility. JPay is a
Read moreInmates may marry in prison under some very specific guidelines. First, have your inmate talk to someone at the facility and find out if they even allow it there. If they do, then he will need to know what the criteria are and if they qualify.
Read moreAlmost certainly yes, the data exists. Virtually all jail phone calls and video visits are recorded and the recordings are retained. The question is whether and how that data can be accessed by the inmate or their attorney. For inmates requesting copies of their own call or visit recordings, the process typically runs through the jail administration. Your husband would need to submit a formal request through the proper channels at Elkhart County Jail, most likely through his case
Read moreYes, that is the only way an inmate may communicate by phone because they cannot receive an incoming phone call.
Read moreThis is not going to be easy on either of you. He is thinking you are seeing other people because he can't see what you are doing. The mind plays tricks and you feel desperate. Connecting, communicating, visiting, talking on the phone, writing... it's all you can do. Do as much as you can and hope for the best. You might do everything right, never run around and he still might not come around. Good luck!
Read moreThe holidays inside a correctional facility are not what most families picture, but they are handled with more consideration than people often expect, and visitation rules typically expand rather than tighten during that period. On gifts, the direct answer is no. You cannot bring wrapped presents, packages, or items intended for your son into the visiting room. That policy applies year-round and the holidays do not create an exception. Anything coming in as a gift has to go through
Read moreThe following items are not be allowed in visitation: A. Halter or midriff tops B. Leggings, jeggings, or other thin spandex/tight or revealing clothing C. Swim tops or swimsuits D. See-through or revealing clothing such as low cut blouses E. Spaghetti straps or thin straps/shirts that allow bra straps to show
Read moreDepends on where your inmate is. Federal, the approval is instant. State prisons require a little more time. County there is no approval list, the inmate just dials out if they have money on their books.
Read more