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Q: My fiance was just moved to Arizona State Prison Phoenix West and wants to buy a TV. How much does this cost and how does he or myself go about doing that. Does that count against his maximum spending for the week?

You have to put money on his commissary account through Western Union and it gets ordered - which takes a week or so.  Black and white is about $10... Read More

Q: How do I obtain a recent copy of the ADC (Arizona) commissary list and prices. I've been to their webpage and they have a list of commissary items and the number of items each inmate can have by Phase. However, I would like a current price list. I would like to have this information to help me budget. I'm currently sending him $100 per month. I realize he had some "up front" expenses with just being moved to his facility, but I would like to know the costs of such items so I can help set aside funds as necessary.

We do not have a current copy of the ADC commissary list. There are some current commissary lists that we have listed for the federal prisons whic... Read More

Q: My fiance was sentenced to 4 months for his second DUI (last was an aggravated DUI). I'm trying to prepare him for what awaits him upon his release. He seems to think he's going to be able to "have a few" brews when he gets out and I'm trying to patiently prepare him for the reality of his situation. Any programs or assistance you can provide on release assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Two DUIs is enough proof that his drinking is way beyond troubling. If a former inmate does ANYTHING after release, the sentence is harsher, the cu... Read More

Articles

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

February 18, 2020
 
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Judge Rules Florida Can't Stop Ex-Felons From Voting Because Of Outstanding Fines And Fees

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