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Inmate Visitation Rules: Who can an inmate add to their visiting list?

Outside of federal prison, your husband had lots of friends and family members to socialize with, but now that he has become a federal inmate, the government severely limits who he can and cannot have visit him. The rules are pretty strict and knowin... Read more

Marrying an Inmate

In a perfect world, two people love each other, go to the courthouse and become husband and wife. When he is incarcerated, it becomes more complicated. Four steps to getting married to an inmate. Visit in person. It is important to spend time ... Read more

Inmate Visitation: 4 Things Not To Do During a Prison Visit

You finally get to visit your husband who is in prison. It is lots of nerves and preparation but well worth the trouble. Avoid the following four things so that you don’t get yourself or your husband in trouble. Bringing in contraband. Not only d... Read more

Prison Marriages: How can I keep my relationship strong while I’m in prison?

You are going to prison. Your wife has promised to hold the family together, but you are worried that she might forget you while you are serving your time. Your love for your wife is solid, but if you want to do your part in keeping the marriage stro... Read more

Prison Visits: How can I make visiting my husband in prison less expensive?

Visiting prison is leaving you broke. Between the cost of gas to get there and back, the motel so you can see him on both days, food, snacks while visiting and time off from work to go, you aren’t sure you can keep it up. Have you tried these methods... Read more

Inmate Visitation: If I get to the jail visit late, can I still see my boyfriend?

Things happen: traffic, overtime at work, problems at home, and now you are late to the jail visit to see your inmate. Depending on the mood of the guard and the rules of the jail, the following things might happen: Turned away: if the guard is in... Read more

Prison Visit: I’m Scared-What Should I Expect?

With shows like Lockdown broadcasting from prisons in every state, you can get a good idea what your boyfriend’s life is like in prison, but what’s it like for visitors? There are very few accurate television depictions of visiting a prison. This lea... Read more

Can Hospitalized Inmates Have Visitors?

An inmate who is housed with your boyfriend in jail just called, telling you that your boyfriend has been rushed to the hospital. County jails don't usually notify family members when an inmate is furloughed out to a hospital, but another inmate migh... Read more