InmateAID Rule Number One: don't get sick in prison. The hardest part to get used to is that we consider to be appropriate and what they deem to be appropriate. Medical attention in prison is not great. You can certainly become an advocate by contacting the lower chains to see if you can get some empathy from a counselor or case manager. The next level would be the chaplain and then up to the Assistant Warden and then Warden. The problem with

Yes, the medical records are the property of the inmate and are allowed a copy. Have him fill out a "cop out" request for them.

Whomever is standing for him in court needs to make the judge aware of his mental state - this is one of his defenses. The judge should order a mental health evaluation if properly noticed. The results will give the judge some idea of how to proceed. If he was indeed involved in a serious crime the better alternative to incarceration for him would be in a mental health facility to help treat his illness.

Normally, the inmates that are under a doctor's care and have a legitimate prescription will get their medicine. There are usually a number of inmates requiring continuation of their meds - and there are provisions for the distribution three times per day.

The inmates have the same privacy rights as they relate to medical issues as anyone. You will not be able to get any information released to you without a Power of Attorney or a release form signed by the patient.

You should call the counselor immediately. IF you cannot get anywhere, ask for a case manager or unit team secretary. If nowhere then try the chaplain. If all else fails call the warden directly. As his monther, you will get the information.

Inmates are able to seek medical attention for any ailment. If it is serious enough to impede their ability to walk, they are given permission to miss their work assignments and are seen by a specialist (available once per month or once per quarter).

Inmates must submit to DNA testing at the request of the corrections officer. In the prison setting, all inmate's DNA is taken and placed in the national database.

Yes, he will most likely have visitation but you may check their website's inmate locator to see for certain. We have no idea what the terms of his new incarceration to give you an idea of his release date. The prison infirmary will distribute his meds as approved.

Mail yes, visits probably not but depending on the severity of the illness or injury there might be exceptions made. Contact the counselor or chaplain for details of what might be allowed.