Yes, inmates retain civil rights, including the right to seek legal protection from harassment and a no-contact order is available to them even while incarcerated. The process is more complicated than it would be on the outside but it is not impossible. The starting point for an inmate seeking a no-contact order is filing a petition in the civil court of the jurisdiction where the harassment is occurring or where the harassing party is located. This typically means a
Read moreWe do not think that the new state sentencing statutes and/or Sentencing Commission guideline changes pertain to crimes like burglary. It is our understanding that it's aimed at the drug crime sentences and the subsequent mandatory minimum sentences.
Read moreYou will need to contact the chaplain, your inmate's counselor and then finally the warden (who make the final decision). If your depiction of your inmate is exactly as you describe, there is a very good chance that you can coax a furlough out of the warden. The minimum custody level give him the absolute best chance. Just start with the chaplain and they will give you your best path as they know the inner-workings of the facility he works
Read moreParole and probation are figured into the offender's Judgement and Commitment document. If there was no mention of parole or probation, then the sentence of nine years is it. With good time credits there is a chance that he does 91.8 months of 108 months imposed. There is no parole in federal but it is available for state sentences.
Read moreNo cigarettes allowed anywhere on the property. Cigarettes are considered contraband and possessing them subject the inmate to some form of punishment, usually in the form of a loss of privileges. Cigarettes are smuggled into all of the facilities and there is a barter system in place that is pays for it. This is NOT heavily scrutinized by the staff. The mail is handed out by the staff Monday - Friday after they have read and inspected every piece.
Read moreThe information is private and is available regardless of relation without written approval from the inmate to release information.
Read moreThe Projected Release Date is the date used by the justice system that they recognize as the inmate's out-date
Read moreIt is our understanding that the penal system has no problem taking pregnant women into custody. Upon the time for birth, they will transport the inmate to a nearby hospital (medical furlough) for the delivery. Once the baby is delivered, there would be some prearrangement whereby a relative would take care of the newborn.
Read moreNo, you have to send money to their inmate trust account. It is there that they can pay for phone time
Read moreYou can go to the Clerk of the Court and ask for the actual case. This is where the lawyers go to get their documents and unless the judge seals the case, anyone can pay for the printing of and receive the transcripts of trial, the sentencing, everything.
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