2006-10-17 18:00:03 · 8 answers · asked by Aioria De Leo 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The inmate does the deciding.
2006-10-17 18:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Me 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you make application to visit, the application is cleared by the authority at the facility, but it goes to the inmate for the OK, and it's actually the inmate who will tell you to come visit, not the facility.
You'll be photographed and a digital handprint will be taken, then you'll get your "PIN" number on a card which you present each time you then visit.
Usually, as you come into the area you must go into an adjoining room to the entrance turnstile to be patted down and take your shoes off for inspection.
You may only be able to bring so much money with you, and no keys or communication devices, let alone any contraban or weapons.
They will photo you as you enter, and then they generate a paper with your photo, the inmate's photo, and any other visitors accompanying you, as well as other info.
Then you go in and give this to an attendant, the attendant then will set in motion a contact with the inmate, who will just show up in the visiting area after a few minutes, if they feel like it at the time.
They aren't required to visit just because you came to visit, though they probably will, because it's always a nice break from the cell or yard.
Then you may be able to buy things like hamburgers and pizza and sodas for the inmate.
The inmate may also have "money" in the form of vouchers relating to an account they may be maintaining, their "bank."
Upon leaving, your photos will be compared before you are allowed to leave the visiting area, you will (usually) have to put your hand into the digital print machine for identification, then they unlock the door electronically and let so many people at a time into an interim area, then the second door unlocks and out you go.
But if you can, go visit. They will certainly almost always appreciate it.
2006-10-17 18:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on the state where the inmate is incarcerated. Most places, the inmate is limited to how many visitor names they can have on the visitation list. But they can usually change this at the first of every month or every three months. Best bet is to talk to the person in jail and see what's up. Or get the jail's number off the internet and call them and ask them what is their policy and what's up with your inmate.
2006-10-17 18:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by greenbug728 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand the inmate has a list of who they will allow to see them, and if you are not on the list you will NOT see the inmate, they are able to change the names but I think they are allowed about 6 people on the list at one time. You can call the jail and they will give you the full details.
2006-10-17 18:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by whattheheck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to contact the institution directly and get an adress to write to. You will need to have an inmate is number. It may be possible to talk to a counselor but it may take some time. In order to have them write back to you, they will need $ to buy paper and pencil and postage. It is not free. Sometimes, long-term inmates get institutionalized and become unable to relate to what is going on outside. So, if your loved one is not communicating, begin a letter blitz and don't go easy on them. They often need a wake up call and a blitz works pretty good. In any case, don't stop writing and sending things like news clippings and other interesting stuff. Because of the privacy act, the counselor can't tell you if there is something out of normal going on with the person. So, keep writing and hope that they eventually will write back. If this person is not supposed to contact you or is threatening you, you can report them.
2016-05-21 22:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably the family members.
You see, when someone gets in jail, there is a lot of paperwork done, and details of such matters are handed over to the family members.
Once the family has the correct contacts, they can determine whether they wanna visit by calling up the proper authorities who can arrange the visitation.
The inmate usually has no say
2006-10-17 18:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mark T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the county jail level, generally, anyone can visit the jailed inmate--if that inmate wants to see them. However, on the prison level, inmates choose their visitors--all who must clear criteria standards before they can visit the inmate.
If they don't pass the prison's visit criteria: visit ain't gonna happen.
2006-10-17 18:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Inmate has some choice in it, but the Court and Jail have ultimate say.
2006-10-17 18:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋