Reviewed on: November 22,2016
Marriage in Prison

What are the steps to marrying an inmate?

Your inmate has to fit the profile of what the facility will permit in the way of a marriage.
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✓ Verified answer November 20,2016 · Marriage in Prison
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Your inmate has to fit the profile of what the facility will permit in the way of a marriage. We suggest having them contact their counselor and/or chaplain to get the specifics. If they have a long sentence, there is a chance but if it's short they will never allow it.

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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed November 2016.