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Visitation
can a spouse visit their husband if they have a felony?
Yes, but you might have to go through a short approval process beforehand, however, they will not deny a spouse visitation regardless of the felony status.…

Yes, but you might have to go through a short approval process beforehand, however, they will not deny a spouse visitation regardless of the felony status.
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Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
Can a released inmate transfer to a county closer to home?
Yes, probably.…

Yes, probably. He will have to get the Probation Office in the county he wishes to transfer to in Virginia to coordinate the transfer of supervision over to them. It is a very common thing, however, the offender must have a suitable home to live in, a job and the ability to pay back any fees related to the supervision. Not to mention, his conduct record, while incarcerated, will have a large bearing on whether they will consider this.
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General Prison Questions-Terminology
What Time Is Lights Out in a County Jail?
The lights out protocol in a county jail marks the transition from the active portion of the day to overnight operations.…

The lights out protocol in a county jail marks the transition from the active portion of the day to overnight operations. At most county facilities this happens at around 9:30pm, though the specific time can vary by institution and sometimes by housing unit within the same facility. When lights out is called, inmates are expected to return to their cells or assigned sleeping areas. Movement through the facility is restricted, phone access is typically cut off or significantly limited, and the...
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Inmate Search
Where Is Jodi Arias now?
Jodi Arias is incarcerated in the Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville, Lumpley-Unit, a maximum security prison for women.…

Jodi Arias is incarcerated in the Arizona State Prison Complex - Perryville, Lumpley-Unit, a maximum security prison for women. She has a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
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Marriage in Prison
My sweet fiance is in river city, is marriage possible while he's in there?
No, marriage is not permitted in the Hamilton County River City Correctional Center (RCCC).…

No, marriage is not permitted in the Hamilton County River City Correctional Center (RCCC). The average length of stay is less than a year. Marriage in jail is only for long-term commitments. Do your relationship a favor and wait until you can do this in a way that you'll always remember, why do it in jail... just wait you'll be glad you did
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Marriage in Prison
Can I marry an inmate in Craig county jail
No, unfortunately, the county jails do not allow marriages.…

No, unfortunately, the county jails do not allow marriages. There is only a short list of prisons that do, and the inmate has to have a long sentence. Inmates are in county jail no longer than 24 months.
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Send Books and Magazines
Can i change the address on the magazine subscription if the inmate gets moved?
The magazine subscription takes 8 weeks at least to get the first issue rolling.…

The magazine subscription takes 8 weeks at least to get the first issue rolling. Our policy is that you can change the address as many times as necessary. We know inmates get moved all the time and this concession seems to work well for all parties.
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After Prison Challenges & Services
how do I forward a magazine subscription to another prison?
just email the new location and we will make the change for you at the publisher.…

just email the new location and we will make the change for you at the publisher. your inmate will not miss an issue.
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Emergencies - Natural Disasters
Can you contact prison in emergency to get prisoner to call sick parent
Yes, you can call the facility and speak with the unit secretary, case manager or counselor.…

Yes, you can call the facility and speak with the unit secretary, case manager or counselor.
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Inmate Transfer
Does Higher Security Classification Mean a Prison Transfer?
A custody level increase almost always triggers a facility change, and the reason is straightforward.…

A custody level increase almost always triggers a facility change, and the reason is straightforward. Facilities are built and staffed to manage inmates at specific security levels. A level 2 inmate and a level 4 inmate have different supervision requirements, different housing needs, and different risk profiles. When someone's classification score moves up two levels, the facility they are in may no longer be appropriate for their new classification. Whether a transfer happens immediately depends on one thing: whether Charles Center...
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Send Inmate Money
Is JPay or MoneyGram Better for Inmate Commissary Deposits?
On the commissary question first: InmateAid does not handle commissary or trust account deposits directly.…

On the commissary question first: InmateAid does not handle commissary or trust account deposits directly. That is a separate service from what InmateAid offers. InmateAid's services cover phone savings, mail, letters, photos, postcards, greeting cards, and magazine subscriptions. For putting money on your inmate's books you will need to use a dedicated deposit service. On JPay versus MoneyGram, both are legitimate and widely used but they work differently and are not available at every facility. JPay is a platform specifically built for...
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Marriage in Prison
CAN INMATES MARRY IN PRISON OR JAIL?
Inmates may marry in prison under some very specific guidelines.…

Inmates may marry in prison under some very specific guidelines. First, have your inmate talk to someone at the facility and find out if they even allow it there. If they do, then he will need to know what the criteria are and if they qualify.
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General Prison Questions-Terminology
Can an Inmate Get Copies of Their Phone and Video Visits?
Almost certainly yes, the data exists.…

Almost certainly yes, the data exists. Virtually all jail phone calls and video visits are recorded and the recordings are retained. The question is whether and how that data can be accessed by the inmate or their attorney. For inmates requesting copies of their own call or visit recordings, the process typically runs through the jail administration. Your husband would need to submit a formal request through the proper channels at Elkhart County Jail, most likely through his case manager, the...
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Inmate Phone Calls
Can inmates in la Paz county jail initiate a phone call to somebody outside the jail?
Yes, that is the only way an inmate may communicate by phone because they cannot receive an incoming phone call.…

Yes, that is the only way an inmate may communicate by phone because they cannot receive an incoming phone call.
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Relationship Issues
The love of my life is thinking I'm not going to stick around - how can i make him believe me?
This is not going to be easy on either of you.…

This is not going to be easy on either of you. He is thinking you are seeing other people because he can't see what you are doing. The mind plays tricks and you feel desperate. Connecting, communicating, visiting, talking on the phone, writing... it's all you can do. Do as much as you can and hope for the best. You might do everything right, never run around and he still might not come around. Good luck!
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