If the amount is "0" and he is still there, there is no bond.

You can, but it's a big mistake.

Yes, IF and only IF there is a parole provision in the offender's Judgement and Commitment Order.

Some do, like federal has a system called CorrLinks which is a closed system which allows you to email an inmate on a two-hour delay. More and more state prison systems are getting similar services.

Inmate transfer can be good or bad. Inmates get moved sometimes as a reward for good behavior. The transfer send them to a lower custody facility where doing time is a bit easier. The transfer that sends them for disciplinary reasons is bad. Usually, they are transferred to punish and restrict their movements.

This is something that you might have a better feel for, since you know him. He will probably get back to you after he straightens out his problems with his girlfriend.

This depends on what the service was. If you bought phone minutes and they were not used, the carrier will refund some if not all of what is on deposit. If you bought a phone number then most likely this is a month-to-month service that has no refund regardless of usage as the line is the commodity, not the minutes.

Three-way calls are dangerous for the inmate. Remember, there is a process to be able to receive a call from an inmate. The "no three-way call" rule is actually a rule worthy of enforcement as it allows for an unapproved call recipient to communicate with the inmate. This is considered dangerous for the staff and for the public at large. The prisons and jails spend a lot of money to stop it from happening. Their is software detection on the

InmateAid was created to help folks like you figure out the prison/jail thing. Most of us have no clue about how it all works until you or someone you love gets locked up. If it's a short time, most people get out without worrying too much. But if it's going to be weeks or months or years, InmateAid will navigate you through the tough times. YES, we have over a million visitors a month people seem to really LOVE InmateAid.

Most facilities will allow people from outside the family to visit, as long as they are not a felon or previous inmate. We would advise you to contact the counselor first to get all of the rules and dates correct.