Subject: Inmate search
Yes, you can still send a letter even if the facility listing looks off or is not showing correctly in the directory.
SCF Sterling, CO refers to Sterling Correctional Facility, which is located in Sterling, Colorado. Logan County is the county where Sterling is located, so both references are pointing to the same prison. That part is just a geographic labeling issue, not a different facility.
Our inmate profiles are created and managed by users, so occasionally a facility name or location...
Read moreSubject: Inmate transfer
Yes, inmates may transfer after 6 - 9 months with no incident reports. The facility that your inmate wants to transfer to must fit the security protocol. Each jail or prison is rated from high security, to medium security, to low security and then minimum security. The inmate's classification must fit the level of the institution to be eligible for transfer there. Sometimes, there is no bed space and with only three years to do, they might never get to...
Read moreSubject: Send inmate mail
Only you know if you should write him. If you are still thinking about him even after you let him down, your only risk is that he doesn't write back. You will never know until you try. You know you want to, go ahead give it a shot - we feel strongly that he will be happy to hear from you. You might also [include a few nice pictures](https://www.inmateaid.com/letters) of yourself - see if the old sparks ignite in him...
Read moreSubject: Inmate search
You need to know the name of the facility where your inmate is incarcerated. Each has their own set of rules and vendors that facilitate the money transfer and phone service. You can write your inmate a [letter with 4" x 6" glossy photos](https://www.inmateaid.com/letters) or send a [postcard with photos](https://www.inmateaid.com/postcards) on the reverse side, you can send them [magazines](https://www.inmateaid.com/shop/magazines). All you will need to do is [Create an Account](https://www.inmateaid.com/join-the-community) and you're good to go.
Subject: Send inmate mail
There is no limit to the number of pictures as far as we know. Normally, if there are limits, the facility will post them. Inmates will receive their mail even during lock-down.
Subject: Send inmate mail
You can absolutely send photos directly through USPS on your own. Nothing is stopping you from printing photos and mailing them yourself as long as they meet the facility's requirements for incoming mail.
The things to watch for when sending on your own are the photo format, paper type, and content restrictions specific to the facility. Most prisons require actual photo stock rather than regular printer paper, standard sizing like 4 inch by 6 inch prints, no nudity or inappropriate content,...
Read moreSubject: Visitation
It sounds like there is more to this story than what is in your question. No-contact means just what it sounds like. Was there any domestic violence issues between the two of you? Are you on probation for any reason? Probation would have the answer to these questions and how it pertains to you. Maybe his dirty test somehow affects your visitation status.
Subject: Money transfer
Fees imposed by county jails vary - but a majority of them charge nothing at all. It could be that he needs to pay a fee, $65 sounds a little high but it's possible. What it could also be is that he wants money for his commissary so that he may shop to buy certain snacks and food stuffs. Either way, it's probably not nefarious and adding a small amount of money on a weekly basis will allow them to...
Read moreSubject: Inmate search
Using the inmate search feature on every facility page on InmateAid is the very best way to search. If you know the inmate's location, getting thier number should be pretty easy. If you try but cannot locate it, send us an email at aid@inmateaid.com along with the inmate's name, state and location and we will get it for you.
Subject: Inmate phone calls
It depends on where the call is coming from and what service provider the institution is contracted with. Send us your telephone number and the facility name - we will give you an honest estimate before you sign-up.
