ASP 2012 Newbie Q & A Thread

[mrs.grumps]

Please use this for any general questions you may have that do not fit in any of the other Q&A threads!

Please try to stay on topic & leave all chit chat in the monthly chat thread.



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[LindiLLou]

I would greatly appreciate it if someone can decipher the Avenal housing information for me.

x-xxx-x-xx
Alphabet letter - three digit number - one digit number - one digit number and one alphabet letter.

Thanks

[J'z Wife]

Alphabet letter( the yard) - three digit number(the building number) - one digit number(the tier either 1 or 2) - one digit number(the dorm number) and one alphabet letter.(U for upper bunk or L for lower bunk)

Originally Posted by LindiLLou

I would greatly appreciate it if someone can decipher the Avenal housing information for me.

x-xxx-x-xx
Alphabet letter - three digit number - one digit number - one digit number and one alphabet letter.

Thanks

[Merisuze]

I'm new to Avenal. My fiance just transferred from Mule Creek and we are planning on getting married soon. Can anyone give me any info on what the procedure is for setting up the wedding, how many guests, does the officiant count as a visitor, do they take place in the visiting room or in the chapel? Any info is appreciated.

[lovelymenhim]

Originally Posted by Merisuze

I'm new to Avenal. My fiance just transferred from Mule Creek and we are planning on getting married soon. Can anyone give me any info on what the procedure is for setting up the wedding, how many guests, does the officiant count as a visitor, do they take place in the visiting room or in the chapel? Any info is appreciated.

Your fiancee will have to request a marriage package from his counselor and then send it to you. Avenal has changed their procedure a little so from what I was told, the money is now taken out of the inmate's trust account (out of his books) this is information that was given to me on 4/21/12. Complete the packet and return to the address on the envelope. You are allowed 10 guest including yourself. The clergyman is not included. The marriages take place inside the visiting room and last anywhere from 5-7 minutes. Make sure anyone listed to attend your wedding has been preapproved or can get approval to attend the wedding. That's pretty much it, unless you have additional questions. Hope this helps!

[jeffsgirl333]

I have submitted all of our paperwork for the marriage about a month ago now...do you know how long it usually takes for them to process the paperwork. I live in Idaho and he is in Avenal so its a little more planning than if I was near the prison. Do you know if they give you a couple weeks notice? Any info will help!

God Bless!

[marcellosmama]

Hi All;

I know that you have most likely answered this 1,000 times for this I apologize. I need to know how to set up phone calls for an inmate at Avenal, my loved one just transferred from Mule Creek. Thanks in advance,
Best
Pat

[PandaLove]

Originally Posted by marcellosmama

Hi All;

I know that you have most likely answered this 1,000 times for this I apologize. I need to know how to set up phone calls for an inmate at Avenal, my loved one just transferred from Mule Creek. Thanks in advance,
Best
Pat

The following link will give you instructions how to set up a GTL Account.

http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Visitors/docs/GTL_Notices/GTL_English_Notices/GTL_Notice_to_Inmate_Family-Friends_re_Cell_Phone-English_12-2009.pdf

[wersoulmates]

My husband and I are looking into possible places he might be transferred to in June and he heard that Avenal doesn't allow inmates to have electronics such as tv, cd player, radio, hotpot etc? Is this true or just a rumor?

Thanks!

[Miss Cornbread]

Hello My husband has, TV, CD Player, and radio and more so I believe that is a rumor. I order all through special package and he got with no problem

Originally Posted by wersoulmates

My husband and I are looking into possible places he might be transferred to in June and he heard that Avenal doesn't allow inmates to have electronics such as tv, cd player, radio, hotpot etc? Is this true or just a rumor?

Thanks!

[Will'sCharlie]

Originally Posted by Miss Cornbread

Hello My husband has, TV, CD Player, and radio and more so I believe that is a rumor. I order all through special package and he got with no problem

Most of the buildings do NOT allow electronic devices that need to be plugged in (not battery operated)--there are a couple of buildings that are exceptions and allow those appliances. Inmates are also not allowed rechargeable batteries.

If you go on the CDCR site and look at the area regarding prisoner property, you'll find the exception granted Avenal allowing them to prohibit tvs, hot pots, etc. because they don't have the electric infrastructure to support them.

My hubby has his radio still but has to run it off of batteries that I send him in his QP. His tv, rechargeable batteries, and hot pot were taken from him when he arrived at Avenal from his transfer. There are some guys who have tv's that are run off of batteries (seems very expensive to me).

[wersoulmates]

Wow, well Ill tell him not to put Avenal as one of his suggestions LOL. Thats crazy! They allow us to buy them these things but then dont give them a way to use them. Yup, sounds like CDCR!

[Will'sCharlie]

Originally Posted by wersoulmates

Wow, well Ill tell him not to put Avenal as one of his suggestions LOL. Thats crazy! They allow us to buy them these things but then dont give them a way to use them. Yup, sounds like CDCR!

Before you completely squash the idea of Avenal, I have to tell you that of all the institutions we've been at, Avenal has been the very best for visits and the most prompt in getting the inmates their mail and packages. Despite not having a tv, hubby and I are very thankful that he was transferred to Avenal.

[wersoulmates]

Yeah but what is my husband going to do for the rest of the week. 2 days will be good but then what will he do LOL.

[Miss Cornbread]

True everything has been running by batteries however it has been working for my husband he just purchase batteries at store and seems to be fine been doing for 3 years

Originally Posted by Will'sCharlie

Most of the buildings do NOT allow electronic devices that need to be plugged in (not battery operated)--there are a couple of buildings that are exceptions and allow those appliances. Inmates are also not allowed rechargeable batteries.

If you go on the CDCR site and look at the area regarding prisoner property, you'll find the exception granted Avenal allowing them to prohibit tvs, hot pots, etc. because they don't have the electric infrastructure to support them.

My hubby has his radio still but has to run it off of batteries that I send him in his QP. His tv, rechargeable batteries, and hot pot were taken from him when he arrived at Avenal from his transfer. There are some guys who have tv's that are run off of batteries (seems very expensive to me).

[mrs.soto]

does anybody know if avenal has a level 4 sny?

[DADDIDZYFY]

no the whole prison is level 2