Sometimes they happen just like on the outside, but that is definitely not the norm. Most inmates just want to do their time and go home.

No, there must be funds on the account. If you choose to accept a collect-call, the per-minute rate is at the highest allowed by law so we encourage folks to avoid this route.

Transfers rarely happen by request, especially from someone on the outside. In federal, you have to serve 9 months in the current prison before they would even consider a transfer to another. They want a track record of excellent behavior and programming to get "stepped down" in custody levels which leads to work release.

The transfers are done in complete secrecy so you won't have a timetable. They'll usually say, "transferred in the next 30-60 days". There is a safety issue transporting inmates which is why the exact dates are never known to the public. In fact, the inmate doesn't know until 5:00am the morning they are being moved.

No, the inmate sends the mail to the InmateAid address for your behalf. The incoming mail is scanned into your account and you are notified that there is mail. The charge is $1.99 for the service. Many people like the ability to communicate without sharing their home address.

YES, the InmateAid Letter Service sends YOUR actual postage mail and photos to the prisons and jails using OUR return address. It is super-easy to use, convenient and reliable since 2012. Robust packages start at only $8.00.

All you can do is continue writing letters. Some inmates, especially newly incarcerated ones are affected by the harsh disconnection from society. They might be "in their feelings" and are not ready to communicate with people on the outside just yet.  If you are persistent, the letters will eventually make an impact and she will eventually respond.

Inmates will receive a receipt of deposit in their daily mail. 

Parole is offered in the Sentencing Memorandum by the Judge. Are you sure he is eligible? How long has he served? Usually, parole hearings begin at 1/3 of the served time. If you are not certain, you can contact the Clerk of the Court and request his sentencing document signed by the Judge. If he is eligible, it is up to the Warden in his facility as to when a hearing will be scheduled. 

Usually the good time credit is 15%. If he was a model inmate, then the approximate release date would be 85% of 15 months or a little less than 13 months. He should be home in less than 60 days