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Hi. What do they do for inmates on methadone? Thank you.
Jails do not offer access to methadone and buprenorphine, instead, they require inmates to go through forced withdrawal.…

Jails do not offer access to methadone and buprenorphine, instead, they require inmates to go through forced withdrawal. Although rare, there are jails and prisons around the country that offer methadone and buprenorphine. The state of Rhode Island has offered both medications to inmates since 2016. For inmates that have opioid use disorder (OUD) there is evidence that suggests that methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) during incarceration can reduce inmates’ risks of overdose and other short-term adverse outcomes after release, but few jails and prisons offer it.  Prisoners who received methadone maintenance...
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
Can You Go Back to Jail for Unpaid Probation Fees in Texas?
The situation is serious but not as dire as it might feel right now, and understanding the legal framework helps clarify what she is actually facing.…

The situation is serious but not as dire as it might feel right now, and understanding the legal framework helps clarify what she is actually facing. Courts cannot technically violate probation solely for failure to pay fines and fees if the person genuinely lacked the financial means to pay. The Supreme Court has addressed this, and incarcerating someone purely because they could not afford to pay is constitutionally problematic. However, the distinction between cannot pay and chose not to pay is...
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InmateAid Website questions
Is this legitimate are you still incarcerated still while your answering these question
"Ex-inmates" answer these questions - we are released and have a great job working for InmateAid.…

"Ex-inmates" answer these questions - we are released and have a great job working for InmateAid. of course it is legitimate, there are over one million people on this site every month - saving money on inmate calls, and communicating in the only ways possible (postcards, letters, photos, greeting cards).
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Prison Discipline
Are people as mean as everyone says in prison?
Inmates are frustrated and most lack any hope for the future, so they frown a lot.…

Inmates are frustrated and most lack any hope for the future, so they frown a lot. It doesn't mean that they are inherently angry, they're just in a tough situation and if you have to do time with them, you just need to know who are the ones to stay away from.
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Medical Treatment
Would an inmate with a pacemaker be allowed to go to prison?
Who "told him this"?…

Who "told him this"? For instance, having a pacemaker would not prohibit you from going to federal prison, because they have medical facilities, but we are not sure about SRCCC, but we would doubt that he doesn't have to go in. If it is possible, this would depend on the severity of the crime, the possible danger to the community, and the length of the sentence.
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Prison Violence
How do i help my son who is getting beaten up in jail?
Has he been sentenced and assigned to a federal prison or is he still in the county jail?…

Has he been sentenced and assigned to a federal prison or is he still in the county jail? County jail is actually worse than federal prison. If he is getting beaten up often, he needs to check himself into PC, protective custody. He will be in isolation, it is lonely and boring but no one will bother him there.
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
if you violate probation, how much more time do you have to serve?
This depends on the Probation Officer's statement to the Court and the Judge's decision on the violation.…

This depends on the Probation Officer's statement to the Court and the Judge's decision on the violation. The worse case is that the entire original sentence is served, no good time.
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After Prison Challenges & Services
How is the staff at FCI Miami Camp?
A federal inmate may request a transfer after 18 months at their current location.…

A federal inmate may request a transfer after 18 months at their current location. I was incarcerated at FCI Miami Camp (from 2006 through 2011) and I can attest first-hand that the staff there was very helpful. I would throw that question back at you and ask, "is your inmate the type to go over and above the norm to improve himself and buy into the programming they recommend?" If the answer is "yes", then the counselors like Mr Cabrera will...
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Inmate Search
Are Federal Inmate Mugshots Available to the Public?
You cannot find it online.…

You cannot find it online. Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities do not make inmate booking photos publicly available. The BOP inmate locator provides basic information like name, register number, release date, and facility, but photos are not part of the public record for federal inmates. Mugshots that appear on third-party websites almost always come from county jail bookings, which are public record in most states, or from state DOC systems that make photos part of their public offender database. Federal inmates...
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Commissary
Is federal prison phone time contribution different than money to the commissary?
For all federal inmates, it is the same and interchangeable.…

For all federal inmates, it is the same and interchangeable. The phone time is paid for through Trulincs system. The inmate receives money on this account and they can move that money over to their phone time, they can use it for commissary, they can use it for email (Corrlinks) and for paying for medical visits if necessary.
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Halfway House
How much halfway house time do you get and is it part of the sentence?
Depending on your sentence and the time your case manager thinks you'll need for reentry, halfway house time can be as little as a month or two to as much as…

Depending on your sentence and the time your case manager thinks you'll need for reentry, halfway house time can be as little as a month or two to as much as one full year. When you are sent to the halfway house you are still under the supervision of the federal government and time there is part of your sentence. You can click here and review all of the federal halfway house locations with their phone number
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Send Inmate Mail
How many pictures can I send to my inmate in the mail at a time?
Most facilities do not have a limit.…

Most facilities do not have a limit. Our software knows the limits and will only allow you to send as many as they do.
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Inmate Phone Calls
Why is ir saying restricted number why my inmate tries to call me
MIght be Securus blocking your line to prohibit you from saving money.…

MIght be Securus blocking your line to prohibit you from saving money. Here is what the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has to say about their illegal tactics:  Commission Ruling Opens Doors For Low-Cost Call Routing Service For Inmates And Their Families  https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-323495A1.pdf Petition for Declaratory Ruling of Securus Technologies, Inc - EDOCS https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-1990A1.pdf
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Relationship Issues
Are female inmates allowed to interact with the male inmates?
Absolutely not, there is zero interaction.…

Absolutely not, there is zero interaction.
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Release Questions
Who Qualified for Early Release Under the First Step Act?
The First Step Act is one of the most significant federal criminal justice reform laws in decades, and its impact is real and ongoing.…

The First Step Act is one of the most significant federal criminal justice reform laws in decades, and its impact is real and ongoing. Understanding who it affects and how to find out if your person qualifies is worth knowing in detail. The law operates on several tracks simultaneously. The most immediate impact came through retroactive application of the 2010 Fair Sentencing Act, which addressed the longstanding disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine sentencing. Under previous law, it took 100...
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