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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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Are local numbers cheaper for inmate calls
If you change your cell number to a 913 area code, which is local to Leavenworth Detention Center, the calls are typically treated as local rather than long…
If you change your cell number to a 913 area code, which is local to Leavenworth Detention Center, the calls are typically treated as local rather than long distance. That can make a noticeable difference in the cost per call, depending on the phone provider used by the facility.
In most correctional systems, call pricing is based on whether the number being dialed is local or long distance. Having a local number can reduce the per-minute rate and help stretch the available...
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I want to order my son things on his commissary
We are working with Western Union to have ALL the prisons and jails available.…
We are working with Western Union to have ALL the prisons and jails available. Today, Talbot County only takes money orders mailed into their system but with this request and others, we will endeavor to get this rectified. You can still send books, newspapers and magazines through InmateAid and believe me, he will LOVE the reading materials you send him from the outside.
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Do they have kosher meals in prison?
Most prisons DO have kosher meals, especially at the federal level and if they don't you can contact the Aleph Institute in Miami Beach to arrange for them to…
Most prisons DO have kosher meals, especially at the federal level and if they don't you can contact the Aleph Institute in Miami Beach to arrange for them to get them set up. For the commissary food items, there are limitations to what a "kosher registered inmate" may select from.
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What items are available in the commissary? How often can you shop?
There are items that span from clothing and shoes, to food and drink, to over-the-counter medical supplies and personal hygiene items.…
There are items that span from clothing and shoes, to food and drink, to over-the-counter medical supplies and personal hygiene items. Typically there is one day designated for shopping. Remember that the commissary is a privilege and inmates may be subject to revocation for incident reports. For a more complete list, go to InmateAid's Commissary Information page.
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What do they have to eat in visitation?
Most prisons and jails have an array of vending machines.…
Most prisons and jails have an array of vending machines. Make sure that you bring plenty of change and one dollar bills. Don't let the inmate handle the money, the guards may cancel your visit.
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How much can an inmate spend at commissary?
Commissary spending limits exist at every level of the correctional system and are enforced regardless of how much money is sitting in the inmate's trust…
Commissary spending limits exist at every level of the correctional system and are enforced regardless of how much money is sitting in the inmate's trust account. Having a fully funded account does not mean unlimited spending. The caps are in place to manage inventory, reduce conflict over goods, and prevent any single inmate from accumulating disproportionate amounts of commissary items that could be used for bartering or pressure.
In the federal system, the Bureau of Prisons sets a monthly spending limit...
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