He should meet with his counselor or unit team manager to request the form to send earned or accrued inmate trust account money home. Depending upon the facility he may get his balance in cash or on a debit card upon release, too. Every prison system is different, have him find out the rules.

Please contact us directly through aid@inmateaid.com with the specific program you are looking to use. Some of what we have designed are not fully posted yet but we have the resources to send your inmate in the right direction.

Inmates are tested for tuberculosis every year but are NOT tested for sexually transmitted diseases. There are provisions of disclosure where the admittance staff will interview the inmate and ask if they have HIV or hepatitis so as to know if the inmate will need special medical treatment.

Friends and family members can follow an inmate to stay connected via posts by the manager of the account. Visitation updates, pictures and wish list items are posted for the benefit of the people who wish to help the inmate they follow.

Inmates are nosy and will try to find out anything they can to exploit other inmates. Predatory inmates look for weaknesses in other inmates, especially new ones. DO NOT offer any information about your case and NEVER let another inmate know you co-operated, being called a snitch is the worst thing an inmate can be labeled; and yes it is dangerous to do so.

InmateAid letters are sent the same day they are created by you via US Mail. The letters/photos are delivered to the inmate at mail call a day or two after posting. Please be mindful that the staff inside the prison opens every letter for contraband which may delay the actual delivery.

Release dates are sometimes available on VineLink but always are on the federal inmate locator. If it's in the county or state system, the reporting of release dates are not standardized and therefore may vary. Release dates are public information and can be found. If you have a more specific request regarding any particular inmate, you may Ask the Inmate in private.

Inmates cannot receive calls in ANY prison or jail. Writing a letter is the only way for you to initiate contact, the telephone call MUST be initiated by the inmate from the prison.

Click on our Western Union Link or Send Inmate Money for the step-by-step instructions. The following may address your concerns - In the account number, there is no space between the offender number and offender last name. Account Number Example: 123456Smith

Most inmates will check their account from time to time, but unless you send a letter, there is no other way to communicate with them - the staff inside the prison "might" pass along a message but you should send a letter to be sure.