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Norco is a state prison, part of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation system. It is formally known as the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco. It is not a county jail. That means he is now in the state prison system rather than a local county facility. The reason he was able to call you so quickly this time is likely because his information carried over from his previous placement. When inmates transfer within the same system, things like their approved...

When someone first arrives at a prison like Huntsville, they go through a process called Admissions and Orientation, often referred to as A and O. This is a short intake period where the facility evaluates them, assigns housing, and sets up their file. During this time, access to phones, visits, and even regular mail routines can be limited or delayed. The intake process usually lasts about a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the facility and how busy...

There is a button on the top right of all the Personal Inmate Pages. Once you have logged into your account, can browse the inmate listing and click their name. Once they appear as a single profile page, click on FOLLOW. When you go back to your My Account area, click on the link "Inmates I'm Following" and there will be a list of who you are following. You can now access the services you wish to use in support...

The cost per call will be determined by the prison phone carrier and the distance from the jail to you. There are about 30 prison telephone companies that all have different pricing models. All but one have better rates for a local call than a long distance call. But, their rules change without notice and we can only give an estimate of the cost unless their website publishes the rates. Only Securus and Paytel publish their rates, none of the...

There is no single answer because felony theft sentences vary a lot based on the details of the case and your history. The biggest factors that affect how much time you could face are: Dollar amount of the theft Higher amounts usually mean more serious felony levels and longer potential sentences Your prior record Since you already have two theft charges, that can work against you. Repeat offenses are taken more seriously and can increase penalties Type of charge and how it is filed Some theft cases...