What if he got a charge on work release, what is he facing?
My son is at North Central Prison in Iowa. He was released on work detail and got another charge, bringing contraband into a correctional facility, weapons. What kind of time is he looking at?
Tammy Clark
He is probably not looking at more time, unless what he brought in is either a weapon or a cellphone.
1
He is probably not looking at more time, unless what he brought in is either a weapon or a cellphone. The more likely outcome is that he will lose his accrued good time, he will be relegated to the SHU for several weeks or more. He will lose most privileges like phone, visitation and commissary. And finally, he is very likely going to be shipped to a higher security prison to finish out his sentence.
https://www.inmateaid.com/ask-the-inmate/what-if-he-got-a-charge-on-work-release-what-is-he-facing#answer
Accepted Answer Date Created: September 27,2016
InmateAid
Was this helpful?
My situation is different — ask your own question.
Our advisors answer within 24 hours. Free, always. Former federal and state inmates with direct experience.
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 April 2026.