Parole and probation are figured into the offender's Judgement and Commitment document. If there was no mention of parole or probation, then the sentence of nine years is it. With good time credits there is a chance that he does 91.8 months of 108 months imposed. There is no parole in federal but it is available for state sentences.

No cigarettes allowed anywhere on the property. Cigarettes are considered contraband and possessing them subject the inmate to some form of punishment, usually in the form of a loss of privileges. Cigarettes are smuggled into all of the facilities and there is a barter system in place that is pays for it. This is NOT heavily scrutinized by the staff. The mail is handed out by the staff Monday - Friday after they have read and inspected every piece.

The information is private and is available regardless of relation without written approval from the inmate to release information.

The Projected Release Date is the date used by the justice system that they recognize as the inmate's out-date

It is our understanding that the penal system has no problem taking pregnant women into custody. Upon the time for birth, they will transport the inmate to a nearby hospital (medical furlough) for the delivery. Once the baby is delivered, there would be some prearrangement whereby a relative would take care of the newborn.

No, you have to send money to their inmate trust account. It is there that they can pay for phone time

You can go to the Clerk of the Court and ask for the actual case. This is where the lawyers go to get their documents and unless the judge seals the case, anyone can pay for the printing of and receive the transcripts of trial, the sentencing, everything.

Most juvenile facilities allow (paperback) books but we recommend calling the counselor and ask before sending them.

Here is the [Tom Green County Jail Inmate Information](http://odysseypa.co.tom-green.tx.us/default.aspx) link

If it's within the same state prison system, there is little to no downtime for phone calls. If you were on his previous visitation list, you might have little downtime there too.