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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...
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"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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Can an Inmate Request a Transfer to a Closer Facility?
Being placed four hours away when health issues make travel difficult is a genuinely hard situation, and the distance can feel insurmountable when in-person…
Being placed four hours away when health issues make travel difficult is a genuinely hard situation, and the distance can feel insurmountable when in-person visits are not realistic. The good news is that proximity to family is a recognized and legitimate basis for requesting a transfer, and the Illinois Department of Corrections does process those requests.
The standard waiting period before an inmate can submit a formal transfer request is six months from initial placement. That window exists to allow the...
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Do you need approval to send inmate mail
At Leavenworth Detention Center, you do not need to be on an approved list to send mail to an inmate.…
At Leavenworth Detention Center, you do not need to be on an approved list to send mail to an inmate. Friends, family, and even general correspondence can be sent as long as it follows the facility’s mail rules.
Approval lists typically apply only to visitation and phone calls, not regular mail. That means you can send letters, photos, and approved items without going through a pre-approval process.
Keep in mind that all incoming mail is opened and inspected by staff before it is delivered....
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