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Q: if my inmate has 60 days for release, as of nov 1 2016 what is his day that he would be released? He is in DVI, Tracy, Ca.

60 days, really ?? Read More

Q: IS THERE REALLY AN "EARLY RELEASE PROGRAM"? FOR SECOND STRIKERS/NON-VIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES?? IF SO, WHEN DOES THIS GO INTO EFFECT

Is this a state or federal sentence? Normally, there are no "early release programs" anywhere unless you are in a drug treatment program that offer... Read More

Q: ON THE DISCOUNT PHONE LINES..THE AREA WHERE THEY ASK FOR THE" NEW NUMBER IS TO BE SENT TO", IS THAT NUMBER THE RECIEVING NUMBER? THE NUMBER THE INMATE IS GONNA CALL?

It is asking for your number (the number that the inmate's call will forward-to). The number we provide is then used by the inmate to make the call... Read More

Q: I USED YOUR POSTCARD SERVICE, THE ADDRESSS YOU HAVE FOR THE INMATES LOCATION IS FOR THE LOCATION OF THE INSTITUTION ONLY. THERE IS A MAILING ADDRESS FOR INMATES AT THIS INSTITUTION USING A DIFFERENT P.O.BOX NUMBER, ALSO YOU DID NOT USE IS HOUSING NUMBER OR CELL NUMBER. SO HOW DO I GIVE YOUR SERVICE THIS INFO??

what is the name of the institution and we will look into it for you? Read More

Q: Hi, my husband is in Dueul Vocational Institute in Tracy,Ca now there is a bill that's might pass on November 2016 called the Public Safety (its an enhancement for the second strikers non violent offenders) when this law goes thru how long will it be before the inmate gets to see this in effect? My husband was sentenced to sixteen months- doubled on second striker law, he went in on june 16 to county jail, then to DVI on Aug 11 2016 where do they start the time from? county or state? and the double time could be dropped leaving 8 months which is ???? also state time from Aug to Sept (so far) is 1 day served = 2 day credit which is?? hes already served his time then, so when is it that will release him legally?

Let's pretend that the Bill passes. It will not go into effect until late next year if it is not held up politically. Then the State will produce a... Read More

Q: WHEN THE LAW PASSES ON PROP 57 WHEN IS IT LEGALLY, THESE INMATES ARE TO BE RELEASED OR HAVE THEIR RELEASE DATE CHANGED? NOV. 9 2016? DAY AFTER THE ELECTION? OR IS THERE A SET DATE AND WHAT DATE IS THAT?

A "yes" vote supports increasing parole and good behavior opportunities for felons convicted of nonviolent crimes and allowing ... Read More

Q: COULD I ASK YOU TO UPDATE THE RELEASE DATE ON PRISONER? 

The CDCR website does not provide that information. You can call the facility and ask to speak to his counselor.  BTW, your inmate definitely ... Read More

Articles

Trump commutes sentences/pardons 11 including Michael Milken, Rod Blagojevich, Bernie Kerik and Eddie DeBartolo

February 18, 2020  President Donald Trump issued a spree of clemency decisions Tuesday ... Read now

Nowhere to go: Some inmates freed because of coronavirus are ‘scared to leave’

The Maricopa County Estrella Jail location is shown on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Phoenix. Due ... Read now

Judge Rules Florida Can't Stop Ex-Felons From Voting Because Of Outstanding Fines And Fees

AFTER AMENDMENT 4 WAS PASSED, FLORIDA'S GOP-CONTROLLED LEGISLATURE PUSHED THROUGH A BILL CLASSIFY... Read now