Reviewed on: January 20,2016
Inmate Transfer

why do inmates get transferred

If the immates have to do 3 years do they transfer to a different jail

Yes, inmates may transfer after 6 - 9 months with no incident reports.
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✓ Verified answer January 18,2016 · Inmate Transfer
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Yes, inmates may transfer after 6 - 9 months with no incident reports. The facility that your inmate wants to transfer to must fit the security protocol. Each jail or prison is rated from high security, to medium security, to low security and then minimum security. The inmate's classification must fit the level of the institution to be eligible for transfer there. Sometimes, there is no bed space and with only three years to do, they might never get to transfer.
Accepted Answer Date Created: January 18,2016
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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 January 2016.