Why do they move inmates to different county jails?

Sometimes people are moved from a prison they know to a busy prison where they feel less safe. The most common reasons for transfer are because someone’s security category has changed or for sentence progression. Prison service policy says that people must be held in the lowest possible security category.

How do they decide what prison you go to?

In summary, the initial assignment (designator) of an inmate to a particular institution is based primarily on two things: The level of security and supervision the inmate requires. The level of security and staff supervision the institution is able to provide combined with the inmate’s program needs.

Does your prison number stay the same?

You will be given a prison number when you first come to prison. The number will stay the same if you move to another prison. The number helps prison staff keep track of you and your things. Your prison record is information the prison keeps about you on paper and on the computer.

What does housed out of county mean?

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What does it mean when an inmate is moved closer to home?

Nearer Release Federal Prison Transfer A Nearer Release Transfer is a transfer for the purpose of placing an inmate closer to his family. These transfers move the inmate closer to his legal residence where his family lives or if his family has moved, closer to their new residence.

Who decides where prisoners go?

Federal Bureau of Prisons Upon sentencing in Federal District Court, the Bureau of Prisons has the sole responsibility in determining where an offender will be designated for service of his/her sentence in accordance with Program Statement 5100.08, Inmate Security and Custody Classification manual.

Why would an inmate be moved from one jail to another?

A certain jail may not have the personal to provide proper security. An inmate may be moved because their court appearance is coming up and the powers that be need them closer to a courthouse. Federal inmates are often moved around for security reasons. Many conspiracy cases indict hundreds of co-conspirators.

How do I get a transfer from one prison to another?

The request has to be approved by the judge first and then by the prison facility where you want to get transferred. Safety reasons: You have a likely chance of transfer if you are being constantly threatened by fellow prisoners.

Why can’t I find any information on an inmate being transported?

Especially when it comes time to transport the inmate…usually you can’t find any information on the inmate being transported, because it’s a security risk, that the inmate might escape. I like to call this time period being “lost in the system”.

What happens to a person arrested in one county and not another?

Person was arrested in 1 county and their charges are in another county. They will be moved to the county that has jurisdiction. The county has a pre trial jail. Once they are convicted, or it is determined they will be incarcerated for a long time prior to trial, they are moved to another jail that is better served for extended periods.