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Protective custody is where the inmate is perceived to be in some danger in the general population of inmates. The area where PC takes place is the SHU... in administrative segregation in isolation and completed cut of from other inmates. Many administrators believe the level of violence, or the underlying threat of violence within prisons or jails, is the main factor causing the need for these units. Inmates have the opportunity to request protective custody if they get the impression that the...

Being a trustee is a privilege and a sign of trust from the facility, but it does not automatically translate into good time credit in most county jail systems. Good time is calculated based on the policies of the specific jurisdiction, and county jails vary significantly in how they handle it. Some counties do award additional credits for trustee status as an incentive for good behavior and reliable work. Others treat it purely as a housing and work classification with no...

The specific release date should be printed on the parole papers your husband received. That document is the most reliable source for the exact timeline, so the first thing to do is look there for a date. Beyond what the papers say, there is typically a processing lag between when parole is approved and when the inmate actually walks out. That window generally runs somewhere between 60 and 120 days from the time the notice is received. The variation depends on...

In most facilities located in colder climates, the institution issues winter clothing directly to inmates rather than requiring them to purchase it through commissary. Coats, thermals, and cold weather gear are considered necessary items and are typically provided as part of standard issue in regions where temperatures require it. If the facility does sell jackets through commissary, the price generally falls somewhere in the range of $20 to $50 depending on the quality, the vendor the facility contracts with, and whether...

A writ of habeas corpus is a court order to a person or agency holding someone in custody (such as a warden) to deliver the imprisoned individual to the court issuing the order and to show a valid reason for that person's detention. If it is taking too long to get your case heard, you can use a motion the writ of habeas corpus, which in Latin literally means "we command that you produce the body", to get brought before the judge. This writ has been an instrument...

The timing and factors involved in the removal process depend on personal choices Whether he has been ordered removed before.  ICE/immigration authorities can simply act on that previous order of removal and send him back to their country of origin immediately. How long have they been in the United States.  If they recently came to the U.S., they might be subject to “expedited removal,” meaning that they can be deported very quickly without a hearing before an immigration judge. If, on the other hand,...

When someone is either caught in the U.S. with no documents, or is alleged to have violated the terms of a visa or green card, the U.S. government will ordinarily initiate deportation (removal) proceedings. These may lead to the person being cleared of the charges (maybe even gaining an immigration benefit), agreeing to leave voluntarily, or receiving an order of removal. The deportation process officially begins when you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) from immigration authorities. This may be preceded by a...

Inmates are going to receive mail from whomever wants to take the time to write. I was married and yet an old girlfriend or two who I'd not spoken to in years reached out. I told my wife about it. I'm sure she didn't think it was innocent, but I was thrilled that they sent me magazines and books. It was kindness on their part, and it didn't lead to anything, I'm still happily married to my wife. If an ex is...