He only has a week and a half left but will they let him go to the funeral its in puerto rico. His grandfather and grand mother raised him most of his life when his mom died when he was 9 he is in jail for a probation violation for reckless driving (speeding)
2007-01-21 00:59:20 · 16 answers · asked by Rocky's Girl 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Usually, if the funeral is "local" inmates are allowed to attend funerals. I doubt very much if the state he is incarcerated in is going to pay for his transportation along with 2 corrections or police officers to accompany him to Puerto Rico
2007-01-21 02:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by Officer Baz Says... 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have done many funerals in my day, it has been my experience that an incarcerated person must petition to attend. If he is granted he will be escorted in cuffs to the funeral then taken back to jail. Funerals that prisoners can go to are usually for immediate family, it is up to the Warden and a judge to make the call. Have him petition quickly because these things take time. Sorry for your loss
2007-01-21 01:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by dcforensics51 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would apply to the court for permission to go to the funeral under extenuating cirmcumstances. Since it is out of the country, you may have a very difficult time. Ask your lawyer to make this request. If you do not have a lawyer, get one. If you still cannot get one, speak to the court clerk about requesting a hearing on the matter.
2007-01-21 01:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by mrstockwatcherguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't have Warden's in jail. You may be able to see if they can reduce the sentence to time served, since he only has a week to go. Since the crime was not a felony you would not contact the District Attorney, but instead contact your local solicitor's office to see if they can let him out with time served. If it were in state you could pay for an escort.
2007-01-21 07:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by lyquidskye 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your husband will need to talk to a judge. Since the funeral is in Puerto Rico (I assume you live in the Continental U.S.), the chances of him being allowed to attend are slim.
2007-01-21 01:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by lj1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can call and check, but I'm sure there would be a fee if they even allow it. he would have to be escorted by a guard ( not cheap ) Other wise postpone the funeral until he is released. That would be the easiest.
2007-01-21 01:13:14 · answer #6 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He would have to apply to the governor of the prison ,if yes then he would be accompanied by a prison officer.If no ,could they delay the funeral till he returns home.?
2007-01-21 01:07:05 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsay Jane 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not hes in jail for a reason and they don't get off for birthdays Christmas, new years, or family picnics do your time
2007-01-22 06:51:55 · answer #8 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, he has to go to the Warden and ask,
It's unlikely they'll let him out early - but they might.
Without being disrespectful - may I suggest putting Grandpa "on ice" until your husband is free to go? I'm sure other members of his family will be glad to see him, too.
2007-01-21 01:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not but you never know , especially under the circumstances. His lawyer will probably have to petition the court and jail.
2007-01-21 01:10:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋