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Inmate Care Packages
How to Send Care Packages to an Inmate in Prison?
Sending a care package to someone in prison is not as simple as boxing up items and shipping them from home. Most correctional facilities do not accept...
Send Inmate Money
How to send money to a inmate in Jail or Prison?
Sending money to an inmate is one of the most practical things you can do to support someone on the inside. Money on their books gives them access to...
General Prison Questions-Terminology
"What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jail and prison are two distinct types of correctional facilities that serve different purposes, house different populations, and operate under different...
Inmate Phone Calls
How do I get a phone call from my husband who has just been transported there
When an inmate arrives at a new facility, phone access does not begin immediately. There is an intake and orientation process that typically takes one to two...
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When Is the Best Time to Visit Gordon County Jail?
Yes, Gordon County Jail allows visitors.…
Yes, Gordon County Jail allows visitors. Early morning is generally the least crowded time to go. The facility has not posted a visitation schedule online, so call them directly at 706-629-1244 for current hours, scheduling requirements, and any recent policy updates before making the trip.
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How Much Time Do You Get for Burglary and Property Damage?
With five counts of first degree burglary and five counts of second degree criminal property damage, the charge volume alone signals serious exposure.…
With five counts of first degree burglary and five counts of second degree criminal property damage, the charge volume alone signals serious exposure. But the actual sentence that results from these charges depends on several variables that cannot be assessed without knowing the specifics of the case.
Criminal history is the first and most significant factor. A defendant with no prior record faces a very different sentencing landscape than one with prior felony convictions. Repeat offenders can face mandatory minimums, habitual...
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If we have an family emergency how can we get a message to the inmate
The best way to get through with an emergency is the inmate's counselor, their case manager or in extreme cases the chaplain.…
The best way to get through with an emergency is the inmate's counselor, their case manager or in extreme cases the chaplain.
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What Magazines Are Allowed in Jail or Prison?
Most correctional facilities maintain a clear policy on what reading material is permitted inside.…
Most correctional facilities maintain a clear policy on what reading material is permitted inside. The three categories that are almost universally prohibited are magazines featuring nudity, firearms or weapons content, and anything associated with gang culture or activity. The reasoning is consistent across facilities; these materials are considered either a security risk or a threat to the order and rehabilitation environment the facility is trying to maintain.
Beyond those restrictions, the range of approved publications is fairly broad. Sports, news, entertainment,...
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Can You Use the Phone in Jail for a Drug Court Sanction?
Yes, inmates serving a short jail sanction through drug court can generally use the phone.…
Yes, inmates serving a short jail sanction through drug court can generally use the phone. The one exception is if the inmate is placed in detox upon arrival, in which case phone access is typically restricted until that period is complete and they are cleared for general population.
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How to Reduce Call Costs From Anchorage Correctional Complex
InmateAid is not currently able to provide local phone numbers in Alaska, so the discount line service is not available for this facility.…
InmateAid is not currently able to provide local phone numbers in Alaska, so the discount line service is not available for this facility. However, the idea you have already been told about is exactly the right approach and worth pursuing carefully.
Getting a prepaid phone with a number in the same rate center as Anchorage Correctional Complex will accomplish the same thing our service does in other states. The key detail that most people miss is that matching the area code...
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Are inmates that are being held before sentencing allowed to receive phone calls?
Absolutely, inmates awaiting sentencing may make telephone calls.…
Absolutely, inmates awaiting sentencing may make telephone calls. InmateAid has a program to cut the cost of inmate calls by up to 90%, in some cases. Email or call 866-966-7100 for details.
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¿Qué Significa Not in BOP Custody en el Localizador Federal?
Esto significa es que el recluso se encuentra detenido en algún lugar, probablemente una cárcel del condado o de un centro de detención de propiedad privada…
Esto significa es que el recluso se encuentra detenido en algún lugar, probablemente una cárcel del condado o de un centro de detención de propiedad privada como CCA o GEO. Si tuviéramos una idea de el Estado en donde se encuentra, quizas podríamos ubicarlo.
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Is Probation Required After Release in Napa County?
There is a common misconception that probation is a mandatory condition of release in Napa County.…
There is a common misconception that probation is a mandatory condition of release in Napa County. That is not the case. Like every county in California, Napa follows the standard sentencing framework in which a judge has full discretion over post-release conditions.
Depending on the nature of the offense, the judge may order formal probation, which typically involves regular check-ins with a probation officer and specific conditions the individual must meet. Alternatively, the judge may order supervised release, which functions similarly...
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How quick do they receive mail??
It depends on the facility and the circumstances that are in place when the mail arrives.…
It depends on the facility and the circumstances that are in place when the mail arrives. We estimate that it takes 2-3 business days to get to the mail room. Once there, the staff opens each piece of mail, usually reads the contents of the message for threats or salacious photos. There can be no inmate-to-inmate correspondence or inference. This process sometimes delays the actual mail call delivery.
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Do Female Correctional Officers Have Sex With Inmates?
It happens but is not commonplace.…
It happens but is not commonplace. Several cases have made national news, including female COs who became pregnant by inmates. Any sexual contact between a CO and inmate is legally considered rape due to the inmate's compromised position, and prosecution almost always results in prison time.
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When Is Visitation at Reno County Juvenile Detention Center?
Specific visitation hours at Reno County Juvenile Detention Center in Kansas are best confirmed by calling the facility directly, as schedules change and vary…
Specific visitation hours at Reno County Juvenile Detention Center in Kansas are best confirmed by calling the facility directly, as schedules change and vary by housing unit and day of the week. The facility can give you the current visiting days and times as well as any specific procedures for checking in.
What is consistent across juvenile detention facilities including Reno County is who is permitted to visit. Juvenile detention visitation is limited to immediate family only. That means parents, siblings,...
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What Does an InmateAid Envelope Look Like to the Inmate?
The envelope displays the sender's name and InmateAid's return address through the window.…
The envelope displays the sender's name and InmateAid's return address through the window. An InmateAid logo appears on the envelope so the inmate knows who it is from. There are no marketing inserts of any kind, only what you write and the photos you upload.
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¿Puede InmateAid Reducir el Costo de Llamadas a Reclusos?
InmateAid ofrece una manera simple y legal para reducir el costo de su llamadas.…
InmateAid ofrece una manera simple y legal para reducir el costo de su llamadas. Ser propietario de un número de teléfono local es perfectamente aceptable y una manera muy legítima de hablar con la persona presa. El recluso marcara un número local como si vivieras una milla de la cárcel. Eso sería una llamada local, también. Las últimas noticias del Gobierno Federal afectará sólo a los presos Federales no violentos que tienen un delito de drogas. Están cambiando las pautas...
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How does the added line work with inmateaid? how will my phone work, will my number change?
InmateAid gets you a telephone number that is local to the jail.…
InmateAid gets you a telephone number that is local to the jail. It will ring on your telephone number, which will remain the same. Local calling prices are as much as 90% less than long distance calls. You will only pay the jail telephone company for the local call, InmateAid provides the long distance at about 6.6 cents per minute.
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