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    Default What to Expect When Someone Goes to Prison

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California.

    A loved one has been sentenced to prison. The actual days to be served is 356. Can someone please give me some insight as what to expect. Said person is in county jail awaiting the next step. Info about putting money on books and is it true that the state prison takes a percentage of that. If we put money on the persons account now while he is in jail will that go with this person to prison and will they take a portion of that. Can they earn more credit while in there to reduce their time? Info about visiting and what we can send would be helpful. I have so many questions I don't know where to begin! Just unclear of what happens from here....the beginning.
    Thank you to anyone that wants to help me!

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    Default Re: Loved One Going to Prison. Soooo Many Questions

    These questions are best answered by the individual facility where your loved one will be serving his/her time.

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    Default Re: Loved One Going to Prison. Soooo Many Questions

    If he has been sentenced to LESS than a year (you said 356 days), then he is not going to state prison ... unless, of course, this is part of a parole violation. And, if he is going to state prison and NOT on a parole violation, then his is a rather serious offense as AB 109 allows for most so-called non-violent offenders to serve state prison time in county jails now.

    If he knows what facility he will be assigned to, then you can contact that facility to inquire about how to put money on his books. Also, depending on the nature of his offense, he might be sent to one facility for assessment and then transferred to another for long term housing.

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