Inmate Transfer — Ask the Inmate
An inmate transfer can happen with little or no warning and the period of silence that follows, when families do not know where their loved one is or how to reach them, is one of the most anxious experiences in the entire incarceration journey. This section covers why transfers happen, how the transfer process works in federal and state systems, what diesel therapy is and why it occurs, how long the transit period typically lasts, why an inmate may temporarily disappear from the BOP locator during a transfer, and what families can do to locate their loved one and restore communication as quickly as possible. The guidance here comes from real experience with the transfer process, including what it feels like from inside and how families on the outside can best support someone going through it. See also our sections on Inmate Search, Inmate Phone Calls, and Send Inmate Mail.
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They probably broke rules serious enough that required placing them in a facility where the security level is higher.
Read moreIt means that they are transferred to another facility of similar security level.
Read moreNo one will entertain your request. They do not take suggestions from the outside, or from lawyers for a matter like this.
Read moreThe release date of the current location is the deadline. Any time before that would just be good fortune.
Read moreThe stay at the classification center could last one week or six months, there is no set time period as there are many factors considered before the final designation.
Read moreTransfer decisions are among the most difficult things for families to influence from the outside, and the system offers very little transparency about why a specific request was denied. After 23 years of incarceration and 11 years at the same facility, a denial feels particularly frustrating, but the reality is that these decisions are made internally and the reasoning is rarely shared with the inmate or their family. That said, there are still some steps worth taking. Your
Read more1-2 weeks
Read moreFort Bragg (NC) and Lewis McChord (WA) are different military bases on either side of the country. The transferee is probably Army personnel with a disciplinary issue.
Read moreIt is usually nothing but logistics, the movement always causes anxiety as the rules are not defined, it just sometimes happens. If you're really worried, contact the case manager and simply ask if there is a problem. If you do this humbly, you might get them to pass a message to call you (or write if calling is off for now).
Read moreInmate transfer will not affect the parole hearing. In fact, they might be transferring him to a facility that holds the hearing. They do not tell the inmates about a transfer in advance of that for the safety of the transporting officers.
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