To see if the person you want to stay in contact with is already on InmateAid, you can use the Search InmateAid Profilesfeature on the site. Just type in their name and check the results. If a profile already exists, you can select it and click “Follow Inmate” to connect. This allows you to send letters, photos, and other services directly to them. If you do not find a matching profile, that just means no one has created one yet. You can easily...

At Kirkland Correctional Institution, there are several common reasons why your boyfriend may have missed a scheduled call, and most of them are routine rather than serious. The most likely possibilities include: No funds or minutes available in his phone account Phone restrictions or limits on how many calls or minutes he can use in a set period Unit lockdowns or schedule changes that temporarily prevent access to phones Equipment issues with the phone system Work assignments or count times conflicting with call hours It is also possible he simply did not get...

At Arizona State Prison Phoenix West, inmates can usually purchase televisions through the commissary system, but the exact options and pricing depend on the facility’s approved vendor list. Typical costs: Small black and white TV: around $100 Small color TV: about $250 to $300 To buy one, your fiancé will need money in his inmate trust or commissary account. You can send funds using approved services like Western Union. Once the funds are available, he places the order through commissary, and it usually takes about a...

If you are receiving calls from an inmate and do not recognize who it is, there is no simple way to identify the caller on your own. Correctional phone systems are set up to protect inmate identity unless they choose to identify themselves during the call. When you get a call, the system usually plays a recorded message stating it is from a correctional facility, but it does not always clearly name the inmate unless they record their name during setup. The...

In most cases, you cannot send clothing to a prison before an inmate arrives, and even after arrival, facilities usually do not allow clothing shipments from family. Prisons issue standard clothing to every inmate, so your son will be provided with what he needs when he gets there. Some facilities also allow inmates to purchase additional items like sweatpants, t-shirts, or shoes through commissary, which are approved for use inside the facility. Sending clothing ahead of time is typically not allowed because: Facilities...

You do not need a coupon code to send a letter through InmateAid. The coupon field is optional and only used when there is a promotion or discount available. You can go ahead and pay with your credit card and send your letter without entering anything in that field. The service will still work normally. If you would like a discount, you can use the Contact Us link on the InmateAid website and request a coupon code. They are often available and...

At Lansing Correctional Facility, it is normal for there to be a delay between when books arrive and when the inmate actually receives them. You do not need special permission before sending books, as long as they are sent directly from an approved vendor like Amazon or a publisher. That part sounds like you did correctly. Once the books arrive at the prison, they go through the mailroom where staff: Open and inspect them for contraband Verify they meet facility rules Process them for delivery Even if they arrived...

At Southern Nevada Detention Center, inmates are typically released in one of a few standard ways when it comes to clothing. If your dad was booked in with his own clothes and the facility kept them in storage, those items are usually returned to him at release so he can wear them home. This is the most common outcome. If his personal clothing is not available, the facility will provide a basic set of release clothes. In some cases, inmates may also have...

A transfer after sentencing usually does not signal anything positive or negative by itself. In most cases, it simply means your husband is being moved from a temporary or intake facility to the prison where he will serve his sentence. After someone is sentenced, the system begins placing them based on factors like custody level, bed space, program availability, and medical or classification needs. Transfers are a normal part of that process and happen to almost everyone at some point. Based on...