Subject: Inmate transfer
It depends on the type of transfer and which systems are involved, and the answer is different for each scenario.
For federal to federal transfers, the approved call list is tied to the inmate's register number and travels with them through the Bureau of Prisons system. There is no formal waiting period, but there is typically a practical gap of a few days to a week while the inmate goes through intake at the new facility, gets assigned to a housing...
Read moreSubject: Visitation
Here is a link to all of the rules, schedules and approval process for the Wasco State Prison
Subject: Visitation
Yes, but you might have to go through a short approval process beforehand, however, they will not deny a spouse visitation regardless of the felony status.
Subject: Parole, probation & supervised release
Yes, probably. He will have to get the Probation Office in the county he wishes to transfer to in Virginia to coordinate the transfer of supervision over to them. It is a very common thing, however, the offender must have a suitable home to live in, a job and the ability to pay back any fees related to the supervision. Not to mention, his conduct record, while incarcerated, will have a large bearing on whether they will consider this.
Subject: General prison questions-terminology
The lights out protocol in a county jail marks the transition from the active portion of the day to overnight operations. At most county facilities this happens at around 9:30pm, though the specific time can vary by institution and sometimes by housing unit within the same facility.
When lights out is called, inmates are expected to return to their cells or assigned sleeping areas. Movement through the facility is restricted, phone access is typically cut off or significantly limited, and the...
Read moreSubject: Inmate search
Jodi Arias is incarcerated in the Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville, Lumpley-Unit, a maximum security prison for women. She has a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Subject: Marriage in prison
No, marriage is not permitted in the Hamilton County River City Correctional Center (RCCC). The average length of stay is less than a year. Marriage in jail is only for long-term commitments. Do your relationship a favor and wait until you can do this in a way that you'll always remember, why do it in jail... just wait you'll be glad you did
Subject: Marriage in prison
No, unfortunately, the county jails do not allow marriages. There is only a short list of prisons that do, and the inmate has to have a long sentence. Inmates are in county jail no longer than 24 months.
Subject: Send books and magazines
The magazine subscription takes 8 weeks at least to get the first issue rolling. Our policy is that you can change the address as many times as necessary. We know inmates get moved all the time and this concession seems to work well for all parties.
Subject: After prison challenges & services
just email the new location and we will make the change for you at the publisher. your inmate will not miss an issue.
