Reviewed on: July 04,2018
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When an inmate responds to an inmate-aid letter, do they have to pay to use the service?

No they do not, the recipient however pays a fee of $1.49 to retrieve the letter that the inmate sent to you, through InmateAid.
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✓ Verified answer July 04,2018 · Send Inmate Mail
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No they do not, the recipient however pays a fee of $1.49 to retrieve the letter that the inmate sent to you, through InmateAid.

Accepted Answer Date Created: July 04,2018
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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 July 2018.