There are a couple of reliable ways to locate your loved one. On the internet, you can search for “inmate locator” for county or state. You can also call the facility if you know where your loved one is to find out their unit and location inside. 

Yes, when you access the inmate locator online, the charges will appear next to your loved one’s name, date of arrest and DOB. All charges will be written in code which you then will have to look up. Type the code into a Google search using the specific code shown and the definition should come up.

The best way to contact the facility is to make a direct call unless you need general information which you can find online. Prepare specific questions for the operator i.e. Medical, Inmate Services, etc because they will direct you based on your question.

There are many bail bond services and it’s important to become educated and not make emotional decisions.

Yes, unless he/she is undergoing medical treatment or out of the facility. Visiting rights vary according to the inmate classification of your loved one.  There are contact and non-contact visits and the options are growing including video conferencing and video calls. 

Yes, every inmate has the right to religious services. Most facilities employ chaplains who are under the inmate services department. There are also volunteers who rendering services to inmates upon request.

Inmates can be contacted by U.S. mail, and they may make collect calls from the facility. You can also set up a prepaid telephone account. Global Tel is a company you can utilize to set up a prepaid account. Here is a link to their site. 

There are strict guidelines provided by every facility for what may be mailed to inmates. NOTHING can be hand-carried into county, state, or federal facilities. Any violation will jeopardize your loved one.

A place to start, before any contact is made with your loved one is forgiveness. It is important to get support for yourself before you can give support to your loved one. From there open communication is the most helpful.

One of the most difficult obstacles that Christians have is finding someone to trust with our vulnerability, anger, disappointment, and feeling overwhelmed. Ideally, it is helpful to speak to someone who has been through this experience and has stability in the Lord. If you do not know anyone like that please contact us.