Tag: Communication
I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Who Works in a Prison and What Do They Do?
When you’re going to prison, it’s important to know who you will interact with during your time there. While you will be spending time with other incarcerated people, you will also be interacting with different members of the staff. Who is in charge in prison? What does each person do?
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“JPay Sucks.” Here’s Why You’re Not the Only Person Who Thinks So.
If you’re visiting How to Justice, you’ve probably already said it: “JPay sucks.” You’re not alone, but it’s a hard problem to fix.
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Who Can You Contact at Your Loved One’s Prison with Questions?
Prisons almost always have general phone numbers on their websites you can call for general questions. When you do not have you loved one’s status or current location, there is still a way to locate them through prisoner lookup tools.
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How Can You Look up a Prisoner If You Haven’t Heard from Them?
If your loved one is in prison, you need to find out exactly where they are being held in order to keep track of their status as a prisoner. You should know if they are in a federal or state prison, or a state, county or city jail in order to use the correct search for a prisoner lookup.
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What Can You Do If Prison Officials Block Prison Family Visits or Phone Calls?
Prison staff can sometimes block family visits or phone calls.
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Do Prisons Provide Health Status Updates on an Incarcerated Person?
Prisons usually won’t update you on the health status of a prisoner, except in specific circumstances.
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Can You Be Notified When Your Loved One Is Released?
No. The only exception is if you are a victim of or a witness to the crime that put them in prison.
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How Do You Check on the Status of Your Loved One in Prison?
You have a number of ways to check on the status of your loved one in prison.
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Can You Talk to Your Loved One’s Lawyer About Their Status in Prison?
Yes. But they can only tell you things if your loved one gave them permission to say them.
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Can Your Prison Phone Calls Be Used Against You?
Yes. Phone calls in prison may feel private, but they’re not. And the prosecutor can use anything you say during a call against you. When the police arrest someone, they read them their “Miranda” rights. You might recognize the first part of those rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can […]
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