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Inmate Care Packages
How to Send Care Packages to an Inmate in Prison?
Sending a care package to someone in prison is not as simple as boxing up items and shipping them from home. Most correctional facilities do not accept...
Send Inmate Money
How to send money to a inmate in Jail or Prison?
Sending money to an inmate is one of the most practical things you can do to support someone on the inside. Money on their books gives them access to...
General Prison Questions-Terminology
"What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jail and prison are two distinct types of correctional facilities that serve different purposes, house different populations, and operate under different...
Inmate Phone Calls
How do I get a phone call from my husband who has just been transported there
When an inmate arrives at a new facility, phone access does not begin immediately. There is an intake and orientation process that typically takes one to two...
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No Calls After Moving to General Population: What Happened?
Almost certainly nothing serious, and the timing is actually the most likely explanation.…
Almost certainly nothing serious, and the timing is actually the most likely explanation.
Moving from one housing unit or status into general population involves a lot of logistics happening simultaneously. New cell assignment, orientation to the unit's rules and schedules, getting settled with new bunkmates, learning where everything is and how this particular unit operates. Phone access in the first day or two after a move is not always immediate. He may need to update his approved call list at the...
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How Long Do Prison Lockdowns Last?
It depends entirely on what triggered the lockdown and how quickly the situation gets resolved.…
It depends entirely on what triggered the lockdown and how quickly the situation gets resolved. There is no standard duration and lockdowns can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks or even longer in extreme cases.
Short lockdowns lasting a few hours are the most common. These get called for routine reasons like a facility-wide count that comes up short, a minor incident in one housing unit, a medical emergency, or a security sweep. Once the situation is resolved...
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