n state and federal prisons there is generally no set limit on how many books an inmate can receive or possess at one time, provided the books come through an approved channel such as Amazon or a recognized publisher. Books are considered educational and rehabilitative, and prison systems typically encourage reading rather than restricting it. The practical limiting factor in a prison setting is storage space. An inmate's personal property is confined to what fits in their locker or
Read moreYou know this question could be answered either way. "Yes, he might be", or "no he really cares". Let's assume he likes talking with you and seeing you at the visitation. He likes that you are showing him attention. There is a chance that this relationship can grow beyond where it would have if he was out. Maybe you get to know each other better and he becomes more into you. Life is too short, you have to let this play
Read moreFirst, we are deeply sorry you are facing this. No one should have to navigate a terminal diagnosis while also separated from the person they love most. On early release, the honest answer is that there are no formal parole provisions in the federal or most state systems that allow early release based on a family member's health. The compassionate release and medical hardship provisions that exist are tied to the inmate's own medical condition, not a loved one's.
Read moreThe InmateAid discount phone service replaces the high per-minute rate with a flat rate of $0.21 per minute. There is no separate connection fee under that structure. Your inmate still places the call through Securus using the InmateAid forwarding number, and the funds still come from his Securus account, but the rate he is charged is dramatically lower. Here is what the math looks like on a 15-minute call at your current rate: $1.85 connection plus $0.88 per minute
Read moreInmateAid does not touch your inmate's call card balance directly. The way it works is that InmateAid reduces what Securus charges for each call, so less money comes out of the account per call rather than InmateAid drawing from it separately. Here is the math on your specific situation. Right now you are paying $1.36 to connect plus $0.66 per minute. On a 15-minute call that works out to roughly $11.26 per call. With an InmateAid number, Securus charges
Read moreThe honest answer is that it depends on how strictly Crawford County Jail runs its background checks, and the only way to know for certain is to call them directly before you show up. When you arrive at a facility for visitation, most jails run your identification through the NCIC database, which is the national criminal information system. That check will surface your probation status regardless of which county it is in. Crawford County having stricter rules than your
Read moreYes, and the reasoning behind it is worth understanding clearly so the situation makes sense even if it does not feel fair. Probation was the court's act of generosity. Rather than sending your daughter directly to jail or prison to serve her sentence, the judge gave her the opportunity to complete that time in the community under supervision. That is the deal probation represents, serve your sentence without being incarcerated as long as you follow the conditions. When
Read moreEvery prison and jail has a commissary. It is the facility's internal store where inmates can purchase food, hygiene items, clothing basics, and other approved products using funds in their trust account. Think of it as a small convenience store with a limited and often overpriced selection, but one that makes a meaningful difference in daily quality of life. Keeping money on your person's books so they can shop the commissary is one of the most practical ways to support
Read moreYou can, however, the prison mailroom staff might not allow the inmate to receive it. The best way (by the rules) is to have it come in through Attorney Mail (legal mail). The staff cannot deny the inmate their legal documents.
Read morePrison is a ONE, the very worse. There is no better way to spin it. Some days are better than others, but at the end of the day when you put your head on that crappy thin pillow (if you even get one), you are locked up and have no control over your life.
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