Ask The Inmate. Real answers from people who've been there.

The simplest approach is to call the facility directly. Call the main number, which you can find through InmateAid's facility directory or the state department of corrections website, and ask the operator or whoever answers to connect you with the case manager or counselor assigned to your family member's housing unit. Have your family member's full legal name and inmate ID number ready when you call. Most facilities assign case managers by housing unit rather than by individual inmate, so the...

This depends on where you are doing your time. You might wear what looks like surgical scrubs in various colors, navy blue, green, white, tan or gray with the name of the jail stenciled on the back. You might wear an orange jump suit. Some county jails still have inmates wearing stripes (Maricopa County has them in horizontal stripes with pink underwear). In federal, you wear light colored khakis or olive green uniforms which define the level of custody you...

If a lieutenant offered to send your inmate home with a GPS monitoring device, then take it. We have no idea how the other warrants would affect this offer. If all the information that you've stated in your is correct, we cannot see how they would allow him to leave when there is a no bond hold and outstanding warrants. We know that typically, when there are outstanding charges from another jurisdiction, they place a "detainer" on the inmate and do...

Yes, almost certainly. Fingerprints do not lie and they do not forget. When someone is booked into a jail or prison, their fingerprints are run through databases that law enforcement agencies have been building for decades. The two primary systems are the FBI's Next Generation Identification system and state-level AFIS databases, which stands for Automated Fingerprint Identification System. If that person has ever been fingerprinted before, for any reason, including a prior arrest, military service, a government job, or even certain...

First, the 7th violation is going to raise some eyebrows with the court. Someone, somewhere is going to make an example out of her and give her some real time in a real penitentiary. Maybe it is what she needs? Secondly, sneaking drugs into a jail creates a whole new scenario that will be part of the pre-sentence report filed before her ultimate penalty is determined. Introducing contraband is a felony and 30-days in the SHU is not harsh; in fact,...

The fastest and most reliable way to get this information is through the court system where your inmate was arrested or charged. Start by contacting the Clerk of Court in that county. They handle all case records and can tell you: The exact charges filed Upcoming court dates, including arraignment Bail amount and conditions, if it has been set This is public information, and they can usually look it up quickly if you have the inmate’s full name and date of birth. You can also check...

Yes, you can try calling the detention center, but there are limits to what they will tell you. Calling the facility: You can ask to speak with: The case manager The counselor The unit team secretary They may confirm basic information However, they often will not give detailed case updates over the phone Best and most reliable option: Contact the Clerk of Court in the county where he was charged. Why this works better: Court dates and charges are public record The clerk can provide: Upcoming or past court dates Charge details Case status How to do it: Call the courthouse directly Provide his full name and...

There is no simple answer because the outcome depends heavily on his prior record, the specifics of the threat, and how the prosecutor and judge choose to approach it. If this is a first offense with no prior history and the circumstances support framing it as a serious but misguided mistake, there is a real chance he qualifies for a pre-trial intervention or diversion program. That could mean anger management classes, counseling, community service, and possibly a fine, without a conviction...