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Inmate Care Packages
How to Send Care Packages to an Inmate in Prison?
Sending a care package to someone in prison is not as simple as boxing up items and shipping them from home. Most correctional facilities do not accept...
Send Inmate Money
How to send money to a inmate in Jail or Prison?
Sending money to an inmate is one of the most practical things you can do to support someone on the inside. Money on their books gives them access to...
General Prison Questions-Terminology
"What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jail and prison are two distinct types of correctional facilities that serve different purposes, house different populations, and operate under different...
Inmate Phone Calls
How do I get a phone call from my husband who has just been transported there
When an inmate arrives at a new facility, phone access does not begin immediately. There is an intake and orientation process that typically takes one to two...
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Why Is My Inmate Not Showing in the BOP Locator After Arriving at Their Facility
If your loved one has arrived at a federal facility but is not appearing in the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator, you are not alone and there are several…
If your loved one has arrived at a federal facility but is not appearing in the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator, you are not alone and there are several legitimate explanations for why this happens.
The transit period
Federal inmates are frequently moved through multiple facilities before reaching their permanent designation. During this transit period an inmate may physically be at a facility for days or even weeks while the system has not yet updated to reflect their current location. The BOP...
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Hello, I am living outside US how can i send my inmate money through the inmateaid. Regards
You can use a credit or debit card through Western Union.…
You can use a credit or debit card through Western Union. Western Union does international transactions with currency conversions which will become good funds for your inmate within minutes. Click on Send Inmate Money, we have step by step instructions in the event that you have any difficulties.
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What happens to work release after a transfer
When an inmate is transferred from a local jail like Henrico County Jail to a state facility such as Dillwyn Correctional Center, their situation can change…
When an inmate is transferred from a local jail like Henrico County Jail to a state facility such as Dillwyn Correctional Center, their situation can change significantly. Work release programs are typically managed at the local or county level, and they do not automatically transfer with the inmate to a state prison.
In most cases, once someone is moved to a state correctional center, their previous work release status ends. State facilities have their own classification process, and eligibility for any...
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How to contact a warden about inmate photos
Photo processing and approval inside a prison can take longer than expected, especially when retakes are involved.…
Photo processing and approval inside a prison can take longer than expected, especially when retakes are involved. It is not unusual for images to sit in a review queue for weeks or even months depending on staffing, volume, and internal procedures. In most facilities, the warden is not personally reviewing individual photos, even if that is how it is being described to inmates. The approval process is usually handled by mailroom staff or a designated department.
Trying to contact the warden...
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What do inmates in solitary confinements appreciate the most from the outside world?
LOVE.…
LOVE. To know they are loved and that there is someone out there to communicate with. An inmate needs to have hope and the ability to see beyond their immediate situation and that they can get through it. Letters, books, magazines and newspapers will help them deal with the solitude, to stay connected with the outside world. I am hoping your inmate can get back in general population soon.
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What is the worst thing about prison?
That is a very broad question that has many answers, but for me separation from my family was the worst, and mostly because you feel like you've died and are…
That is a very broad question that has many answers, but for me separation from my family was the worst, and mostly because you feel like you've died and are forced to watch the world go on without you. It's an impossible position that only time will change, the time left in your sentence.
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What happens if you get sick in prison?
The federal system has "sick call" in the early morning where you see a nurse or PA.…
The federal system has "sick call" in the early morning where you see a nurse or PA. They do the absolute minimum for routine illness. If something major happens they take you to a nearby hospital. Depending upon your custody level, you are probably going there shackled. Don't get sick.
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How much money is spent by an inmate for telephone calls?
The telephone is a big profit center for prisons and jails and the services that run them.…
The telephone is a big profit center for prisons and jails and the services that run them. Local calls run about SIX cents per minute, long distance starts at 23 cent per minute and may exceed $1.00 per minute or more. The only way around these ridiculous rates is to use a Discount Service that specializes in prison phone calls. InmateAid has partnered with some credible ones, any that you choose will be cheaper than NOT using...
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