Posted 4/16/2014 by Mark Miclette
Many people believe that America’s decades long, “war on drugs” has created overcrowded prison populations throughout the nation. A recent move by the U.S. Sentencing Commission might be the first step in alleviating that problem for federal prison p... Read more
Posted 4/14/2014 by Mark Miclette
It is very hard to get to the prison for a scheduled visit only to be told, they have taken his visits away. You will not be able to see him. These are some of the reasons this can happen: He got into trouble: They don’t typically stop visits for... Read more
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
It might feel like your husband’s calls from jail are just between the two of you, but that is not always the case. All calls are recorded. Many facilities then use a computer program to “listen” to the calls and identify those that contain certain w... Read more
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
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
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
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
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
Jails and prisons are legally responsible for feeding inmates. This doesn’t mean the food tastes good or that there is enough to keep the inmate from getting hungry between meals. Four good reasons exist for putting money on an inmate’s books. Hu... Read more
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
With the Affordable Care Act opening the doors of coverage for single, childless men and women, prisons and jails nationwide are racing to sign inmates up for it. Here are five interesting facts about the ACA and inmates. A majority of inmates are... Read more
Posted 4/10/2014 by Mark Miclette
Anyone who does not have insurance at work or sign up for a plan under the Affordable Care Act will pay a fine through the IRS. There are exemptions from having to sign up and one of those exemptions is being an inmate for any part of the year. F... Read more
