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Inmate Phone Calls
Can I call the facility and speak directly to an inmate if I have their ID number.
No, inmates cannot receive incoming calls.…

No, inmates cannot receive incoming calls. You can only receive calls from the inmate. Depending on your telephone number, InmateAid might be able to substantially reduce that incoming call. Email us for an honest estimate.
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InmateAid Website questions
How do i find out my sons inmate number
First, check the locator on the prison page - the link sends you to the actual locator from the facility.…

First, check the locator on the prison page - the link sends you to the actual locator from the facility. If they are not providing it, go to vinelink.com, they might have it. If they fail, send us the inmate's name and facility and we'll search for you.
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InmateAid Website questions
Where Does InmateAid Get Its Inmate Profile Information From
Inmate profiles on InmateAid come from two sources working together.…

Inmate profiles on InmateAid come from two sources working together. The first is users themselves. When someone signs up to send letters, photos, or use any of InmateAid's services, they create a profile for their inmate as part of the setup process. That user-generated information is the foundation of many profiles in the system. The second is a data service that InmateAid uses to pull daily updates on inmate designations from correctional systems across the country. That data covers current facility assignments,...
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Pending Criminal Charges
How can I find out my daughter charges
You have to call the Clerk of the Court where the charges were filed.…

You have to call the Clerk of the Court where the charges were filed. This is public information, this is where attorneys go to get the facts of the indictment, nature of the charges, etc.
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Commissary
Can you get a long sleeved shirt if you are cold?
Inmates can buy longjohns-type shirts or sweatshirts at the commissary.…

Inmates can buy longjohns-type shirts or sweatshirts at the commissary.
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Survive Prison
Can inmates get an extra blanket if they are cold?
Inmates are supplied with the essentials which include bedding and one blanket.…

Inmates are supplied with the essentials which include bedding and one blanket. This is not a hotel, this is a prison. They cannot call housekeeping and get another pillow or blanket. The only way is to barter for one with another inmate - there is always an inmate in every facility that is very plugged in and somehow has access to all kinds of contraband (for a fee). This scenario is a real possibility. My first week in federal prison, I was forced to...
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InmateAid Website questions
I set up an account for a discount phone line, but it didn't give me a new number.
The new phone number is posted in your account and is emailed to you (check the spam folder, too).…

The new phone number is posted in your account and is emailed to you (check the spam folder, too). When you go to your My Account area, click on Discount Phone calls and the new number is displayed along with the forward-to number, the inmate's prison, next billing date, and even a cancel the recurring charges button, too.
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Send Inmate Mail
Can I send pictures to Cheyenne Mountain reentry Center through this site
Yes!…

Yes! and they are great quality. Prison-approved 4"x6" glossy photos printed to the edge of the paper. There isnt anything like this service in the industry, the others are a very cheap imitation, 1/2 white border, really poor reproduction. Go with Inmateaid on this, the price right.
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Release Questions
How can I look up the inmate's release date?
Release dates are not provided to the general public at all facilities.…

Release dates are not provided to the general public at all facilities. You can check Vinelink, or call the institution and speak with your inmate's counselor. They surely know the out-dates
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Sex Offenders
Do inmates with child abuse charges stay in general population?
Inmates that are found to have committed sex crimes by other inmates will not last long.…

Inmates that are found to have committed sex crimes by other inmates will not last long. They are usually placed in Protective Custody (PC) which is a segregated area of cells also known as the Special Housing Unit (SHU), unless they are at a facility where all inmates are convicted of sex crimes. Even then, the child molester (Cho-Mo) is placed in some segregated area for their own protection. 
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InmateAid Website questions
Is it only for Florida State or does it work for California
InmateAid is for all 50 states, federal, state, county and ICE…

InmateAid is for all 50 states, federal, state, county and ICE
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Send Inmate Mail
So how does my loved one know that I have sent pics and letters?
if you have selected the correct facility, they will get it very shortly and then you'll know for sure!…

if you have selected the correct facility, they will get it very shortly and then you'll know for sure!
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Inmate Phone Calls
Marshall County Jail, Alabama is there a cheaper way to talk
Yes there is, but the savings are only $0.60 per call.…

Yes there is, but the savings are only $0.60 per call. Marshall County Jail uses Telmate. The calls are either $3.75 or $3.15 depending on your phone number. Let us know if you would like our help getting the calls for $3.15.
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Send Books and Magazines
What's are the best magazines allowed in jail?
The best, in my opinion, is the puzzle magazine.…

The best, in my opinion, is the puzzle magazine. They have hundreds of puzzles in each and come every month - it is with a doubt the inmate's favorite too.
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Survive Prison
what is it like in a prison on a daily basis
It is like the movie "Goundhog Day".…

It is like the movie "Goundhog Day". Every day is the same, there is nothing to distinguish one from another. It is boring and lonely, BUT you have to figure out a way to get into some sort of routine. For me, i am a creature of habit, i got myself into a routine that included working out, running, reading, playing poker (that was great for the evenings). I did 66 months in federal, so i made it out the other side. ...
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