Reviewed on: March 23,2016
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What is the procedure an inmate must use to send money home to his family?

What is the procedure an inmate must use to send money home to his family.

Your inmate may go to their counselor and fill out a form that would deduct money from their commissary/trust account and designate whom the recipient is.
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✓ Verified answer March 19,2016 · Inmate Transfer
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Your inmate may go to their counselor and fill out a form that would deduct money from their commissary/trust account and designate whom the recipient is. The facility will then sent that person a facility check.
Accepted Answer Date Created: March 19,2016
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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 March 2016.