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Medical Treatment
Can an inmate in the jail hospital get mail and visits?
Mail yes, visits probably not but depending on the severity of the illness or injury there might be exceptions made.…

Mail yes, visits probably not but depending on the severity of the illness or injury there might be exceptions made. Contact the counselor or chaplain for details of what might be allowed.
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Sentencing Questions
Sentenced to 33 months, what will happened?
No problem, questions like yours are why we are here.…

No problem, questions like yours are why we are here. The FMC Lexington is a medical facility which basically can handle long term care inmates. If you are designated for the FMC and there are no medical issues, you are probably headed for the satellite camp. Either place, 85% of the 33 month sentence must be served. The halfway house and home confinement privileges are not factored in the beginning of your commitment. We are estimating that you will have...
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Relationship Issues
What would you do if your lady walked out on you in visitation?
You have all the control because you "can" walk out.…

You have all the control because you "can" walk out. He can't. You showed him that you could and his natural reaction is to try and gain some measure of dignity back by having his mom message you with his show of control. Three years is a long time together, if you want to work things out, you will need to send some love letters which talk about the issue and take some blame and apologize. If you want someone...
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Commissary
What is the commissary list at Davidson Co. TN Correctional?
The commissary list for the Davidson County Male Correctional Center is not posted on their website.…

The commissary list for the Davidson County Male Correctional Center is not posted on their website. Here is a link to a federal facility commissary list to get an idea of some of the items available: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/lex/LEX_CommList.pdf
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Inmate Phone Calls
Can i start receiving calls right after I pay?
yes, the line is 100% operational from when you receive it via email…

yes, the line is 100% operational from when you receive it via email
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Prison Discipline
If an inmate is in ''protective custody'' why are all of his privileges taken away ?
The area called the SHU or Special Housing Unit is a high security area within a prison used for inmates who may pose a danger to others or be at risk if left…

The area called the SHU or Special Housing Unit is a high security area within a prison used for inmates who may pose a danger to others or be at risk if left in the general population. There is either Administrative Segregation or Disciplinary Segregation. Unfortunately the rules are the same for all inmates in the unit whether you're there awaiting a bed in the satellite camp, for your protection or if you got caught with a cellphone. All of...
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Education & Vocational Training
Can an inmate go to school on the Internet?
Not on the Internet, but there are programs that are coming in through the electronic tablets that are available through commissary.…

Not on the Internet, but there are programs that are coming in through the electronic tablets that are available through commissary. This is not wide-spread but it is very clever and we would like to see it available in more facilities. Inmates may download courses on their tablet that they purchase from an accredited university. The course is overseen by the education department who forwards the results back to the college for credits earned towards a degree.
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Send Inmate Mail
Will my letter be forwarded after inmate transfer
Please send us the new location (aid@inmateid.com) and we will make the change to your inmate's profile and resend the letter at no charge.…

Please send us the new location (aid@inmateid.com) and we will make the change to your inmate's profile and resend the letter at no charge.
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
Are there home plans available to parole violators with a short sentence?
It is possible, it might be similar to a house arrest-type arrangement, too.…

It is possible, it might be similar to a house arrest-type arrangement, too. Whatever the case, 60 days is a bearable sentence in light of this being a parole violation. By the short sentence imposed, it would appear that the PO had a little more sensibility with a positive THC test than if another drug found. Your girlfriend needs to think before smoking until her parole time is over. Then next violation is going to be a lot longer. It...
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Visitation
Will I be able to give my boyfriend a hug at visitation?
There are several possible visitation experiences - each experience is related to the custody level of the inmate and institution.…

There are several possible visitation experiences - each experience is related to the custody level of the inmate and institution. The minimum and low will allow for hugs and hand holding. It varies in strictness when you get to medium and high security facilities. Since we do not know where the inmate is, we would encourage you to call them to get the details.
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Visitation
Can I still visit my boyfriend if I'm on probation, but NO pending charges?
The probation part is more the issue than a pending charge would be.…

The probation part is more the issue than a pending charge would be. Depending on the visitation approval process, we strongly urge you to check with the staff at the facility to make sure. If they run your information through NCIC, you will not be allowed visitation. You would then have to petition the warden for special permission. If that is going to be the end result, we would advise you to go straight to the warden before the screening....
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Send Inmate Mail
Can the inmate that you send postcards to, send one back to me though inmateaid?
Yes, they can write you back through InmateAid.…

Yes, they can write you back through InmateAid. They would use our return address. Upon receiving a letter from your inmate, we scan it into youy account and notify you that it is there for your review.
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Send Inmate Mail
Are sexual explicit letters considered as contraband?
No.…

No. Sexually explicit letters are not contraband nor forbidden. Sexually explicit pictures are. Sexy pictures where the private parts are covered are acceptable, exposed private parts are not.
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Sentence Reduction
What are the prerequisites for selection of inmate to get released early due to overcrowding?
The considerations include the type of offense, how much time remaining on the sentence, restitution or fines must be paid and a perfect behavior record.…

The considerations include the type of offense, how much time remaining on the sentence, restitution or fines must be paid and a perfect behavior record.
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Send Inmate Mail
Can a female inmate write to a male inmate?
No, unless they are related and are granted permission.…

No, unless they are related and are granted permission.
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