Posted 7/3/2014 by Mark Miclette
Due to HIPPA laws, most nurses will refuse to discuss your inmate’s medical condition with you unless the inmate provides prior written permission. It will be up to the inmate to work the system from inside. These steps will guide both the inmate and... Read more
Posted 6/26/2014 by Mark Miclette
Visitation looks simple on the surface, but keep in mind these details when planning to see your inmate: Commissary: For most inmates, the week revolves around visits and commissary deliveries. If possible plan your visits for the days that commis... Read more
Posted 7/3/2014 by Mark Miclette
Jails and prisons can be violent environments, but there are things you can do to minimize your chances of confrontation and trouble. 1. Show no fear – This doesn’t mean bullying. It means showing a quiet confidence. Always remain aware of your s... Read more
Posted 6/13/2014 by Mark Miclette
Children think in very literal terms. Rules are to be obeyed and if you don’t obey them you are being bad. When a parent goes to jail, the child not only has to accept the fact that the parent made a really bad choice, but they also have to comprehen... Read more
Posted 6/13/2014 by Mark Miclette
You are about to take the deal and it comes with jail or prison time. If you have allergies to food, plants, fabric or other environmental things, it is important that the administrators are made aware. Having an allergic reaction while incarcerat... Read more
Posted 6/11/2014 by Mark Miclette
Most inmates in county jail have the chance to shave some time off of their time. Different counties have different rules, but here are some of the ways that it can happen. Two for Ones: Many jails have programs that give certain inmates two days ... Read more
Posted 6/11/2014 by Mark Miclette
There is a very thin line between alerting a prison or jail to an inmate’s problems and directly causing the inmate problems. In most cases, drawing attention to the inmate creates a bad situation for him. But in some cases, there really isn’t any ch... Read more
Posted 6/11/2014 by Mark Miclette
The hole in county jail is not actually a hole, but a cell that is isolated from the rest of the jail population. Jails typically set aside a POD or area of the jail to house inmates who have been sentenced to solitary, a.k.a. the hole. Reasons fo... Read more
