It varies by location and their policies, but usually the inmate will be able to set up their telephone list within 1-2 weeks if your are immediate family, a little longer if not. Letters may be sent as soon as the inmate has money on the commissary to buy stamps.

Sólo hay dos maneras de comunicarse con el recluso, una es a través del servicio de envío de cartas y la otra es a través del teléfono. Los reclusos deben iniciar las llamadas, no se puede llamar a la instalación. Si la llamada son de larga distancia, se puede obtener un número local que hará que las llamadas le cuesten aproximadamente el 90% menos. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros si necesita cualquier tipo de asistencia con estos servicios.

FDC Miami is a tall maximum security facility in downtown Miami. The email system is called TruLinks and can be accessed by logging onto Corrlinks.com.

He should meet with his counselor or unit team manager to request the form to send earned or accrued inmate trust account money home. Depending upon the facility he may get his balance in cash or on a debit card upon release, too. Every prison system is different, have him find out the rules.

Most inmates will check their account from time to time, but unless you send a letter, there is no other way to communicate with them - the staff inside the prison "might" pass along a message but you should send a letter to be sure.