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Subject: Bail & bond questions

Getting bond revoked is a significant setback and the timeline for seeing the judge again is largely out of your hands. When a bond gets revoked, the court is sending a clear message that it no longer trusts the defendant to comply with the conditions of release. That loss of trust does not speed anything up. If anything it slows things down because the court knows he is not going anywhere and there is no urgency on their end

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Subject: Prison discipline

there is no maximum... i knew guys that were in there for their entire bid. it really depends on the infraction and reason for being sent there... for instance, getting caught with a cell phone got one guy 9 months in the SHU another got 18 months in the SHU

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Subject: Prison discipline

This happens when an inmate breaks enough rules or has been involved in fighting or smuggling contraband where the administration will change the inmate's classification requiring them to be housed in a more secure facility with fewer freedoms and privileges. Whatever the reason, it's not a good thing for the inmate.

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Subject: Inmate care packages

Yes, inmates at the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center are allowed to receive care packages, but there are specific guidelines and restrictions you must follow. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Approved Vendors for Care Packages: The Stanislaus County Public Safety Center typically only accepts care packages sent through approved third-party vendors. This ensures that all items are compliant with facility regulations. The most commonly used vendors include: Access Securepak: Access Securepak Union Supply Direct:

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Subject: Release questions

depends, most law enforcement people use a "material witness warrant" to hold someone for as long as they want without officially charging them.

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Subject: Inmate search

the inmate locator for the prison is the easiest way. if they are not in state or federal try vinelink.com

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Subject: Inmate phone calls

they do not roll-over unfortunately

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Subject: Money transfer

Yes. In federal have your inmate ask for a form BP-199, the Request for Withdrawal of Inmate's Personal Funds. In state prison, your inmate can meet with their case manager and then transfer funds home or elsewhere if there are available funds on their books.

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Subject: Parole, probation & supervised release

A denial on the first home plan puts you at the back of the line, and the honest answer is that the process can take months from that point. When a parole home plan gets denied, the parole officer assigned to investigate the proposed address submits their findings and the board makes a determination. A denial typically means something about the proposed residence did not meet the requirements, whether that is the location relative to victims or schools, the

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Subject: Survive prison

If you can survive prison, you will be changed forever. The direction of that change is completely up to the person.  There must be a willingness on their part to make the necessary changes in their habits, their thinking, and what they really want in life. It's an uphill battle for sure, but victory is attainable.

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