It depends on what type of facility you are visiting. The security level varies, therefore the visitation varies. You might visit through Plexiglas or you might get to visit for hours on a picnic table. Where your inmate is matters.

They are not supposed to. However, it is a not so secret fact that smartphones get smuggled into prison every day. The prisons are trying to crack down, but the guards are usually the transporter so it's not likely to end anytime soon. We also know of services that inmates can pay to post their thoughts, etc for them.

No. if they have access, they are looking for more charges added to their case.

Anything is possible, the problem here is that you are not giving us any information (his charges, his violation, his sentence) to give you a better guess as to the outcome.

Not normally - usually they are bought at the commissary. But since we do not know the prison or jail your inmate is located in, we'd advise you to call the unit secretary at the facility to get their rules on bringing things.

No, they are not allowed access to the internet but that doesnt mean they dont have access.Many inmates get smuggled smartphones into their facility. For a concervation camp, the security is minimal and it is very possible that could aquire access if they have someone help them (like a guard or visitor)

We dont know the facility where your inmate is incarcerated, but MoneyGram is the most trusted and widespread way to get your inmate money.

Your approval or not is reported to your inmate. The facility doesn't notify the visitors, just the inmate. It is the responsibility of the inmate to notify you that you are on the list for approved visitation.

yes, once per week as long as there is money in their account

Yes, you can always rekindle old friendships with a little humility and willingness to let the past go. Try a letter or postcard to get the spark ignited, you never know what will happen, give it a try!