Graham R&C

[Mommato3lilLadies]

How long is it currently taking? Anyone know?

[Coxy girl]

Hi!  My LO was in R&C for 4 weeks.  It was very hard for us to not have any communication, except one letter from him and I mailed him letters every day.  Being able to see and touch him now during visits makes everything much better.  But it was a long 4 weeks, however I was told if I thought it was hard for me it was ten times worse for him.  Let me know if you have any other Graham questions and I will try to help.
Coxy girl

[Mommato3lilLadies]

How long ago was he in R&C, was this recently?

[Carriexo]

Grrrrr, I'm going on 45 days!  This is BULL!

[Mommato3lilLadies]

6 weeks tomorrow for my LO!!!! WTF seriously!

[lightning]

can we send money to them during rc there?

[lvanrs2]

Most people wait until they are transferred to their parent institution to send money but Graham does let them shop commissary.  I sent money to my husband while in Graham but just enough for personal products and envelopes because when they transfer to their parent place it will take IDOC weeks to get their money caught up with them after they move.

[free2beeme39]

Lightning...
The next commissary day for Graham receiving is January 8th, they only have commissary once a month.. my L/O is also there in receiving he has been there for 6 weeks...they can spend 15.00 for personal items & whiteouts...they can also buy some warmer clothes (long johns).. my L/O said it is really cold...and he also said if they see the dentist or the nurse they have a $2 copay. Hang in there receiving has really been hard for me I haven't been able to see or talk to my L/O for 7 weeks, this site has been wonderful and everyone is always willing to help with any questions you may have. They say it gets easier after receiving.. I can only pray it does.
God Bless,
Terri

[jenplus2]

I am somewhat confused, sorry for the questions. My l/o is in Graham R&C. I have tried to read as much as possible on here but I am only confusing myself more, there is so much to learn. Here's my question (I am sure there will be more to come): Are the inmates in Graham Receiving allowed to purchase write-outs (meaning should I go ahead and put a small amount of money on his books) or is he only allowed the one write-out while he is in there? Are they allowed to write us while in there or do they have to wait to get to their parent institution? Again, I am sorry if this is posted clearly somewhere but I keep seeing different posts and I am not sure which one is correct.

[lvanrs2]

While in Graham they are allowed 1 commissary shop a month to buy write outs and personal items.  They can write while there but I would suggest only putting a small amount of money on his books while in Graham because when he moves it could take weeks for that money to catch up to him. 

I sent my husband $40.00 while in Graham and when he moved I sent him what he would need so that money could be put on his books at his parent institution.  It took 3 weeks for his money to be moved from his account at Graham to Lawrence when he was moved.  It took about the same amount of time for it to be moved again when he transferred to Big Muddy.

[jenplus2]

lvanrs2, you are a God-send! Thank you so much for clearing that up... sometimes I don't know whether I am coming or going with all this, it's still so new. I will put a small amount on there then, thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[lvanrs2]

I have been there more times than I care to mention.  Things will get more bearable and less confusing down the road.

[jamiemike1]

I have a friend that was transported to Graham on 1/22 and he is still classified as in reception.  My boyfriend was also transported on 1/22 and he is classified as in custody......does this mean he is in population???

[Marks_guy]

I would assume Graham is your bf's parent facility, which is why he is listed as "In Custody," while your friend must have been sent to Graham's R&C and is awaiting transfer to his parent facility.

[jenplus2]

Is Graham R & C still taking 3 to 6 weeks? Does anyone know? I am going crazy and it's only been 12 days! I guess it being Valentine's Day with the weather cold and gloomy, I am missing my fiance more than ever... the end seems sooooo far away 

[Carriexo]

My guy was in R&C at Graham from October 16th-Dec22.  Be prepared for a long wait... I'm not trying to scare you because it may be faster now...  This was the case for another member as well.  :( It stinks.  But write him EVERYDAY and he will be able to write you as well.  You can also send greeting cards and paperback books.  :)  Hang in there, it will get easier, trust me.

[Marks_guy]

The length of time in receiving depends on what facility they are being assigned to. If there is an empty bed, they'll be transferred much faster.

[lightning]

my son was in rc what ever you call it for six weeks before general population
still waiting to see if he gets 6 months good time like the da promise him if he took plea bargin
but i know god still in control no matter what happens but it is hard to visit and leave him there hes only 18

[bbuddy]

I visited Graham weekly for almost six months.  R&C is certainly the most difficult because everything is an unknown, but it does get better.  If your loved one stays at Graham,  you will at least be treated respectfully when you visit and it is among the better facilities.  We have been home for two years now, but the knots I get in my stomach are still the same when I think of what he and I have been through.  You are in my prayers and be confident that time does pass more quickly once you get to visit for the first time.

[free2beeme39]

 The Recieving at Graham has been a lengthy process... the mail to them is very slow.... they get big mail faster than letters...you can send up to 5 paperback books/magazines & or puzzle books I also enclosed a letter when i sent him books. They get those in about 3-5 days compared to up to 3 weeks on a letter. Welcome to IPT

Terri   

[jenplus2]

I have yet another question regarding Graham R&C. D went to R&C on the morning of February 3rd. I wasn't able to place money on his account until the 12th. I have not heard from him since his one write out that I received on the 6th. Is there anyone I can call to make sure he got the money (I posted about my fiasco with Western Union), also to find out when his commissary is/was and to generally make sure he is okay? I know this sounds silly, but I have been really worried (the mind plays terrible tricks). I have seen posts about calling their counselors and what not, but am I jumping the gun? Should I call someone or just sit tight and stop letting my mind get the best of me? I fell like I am being a big baby Any opinion/advice would really be nice.

[samsgirl1]

jenplus2 - My boyfriend is also in Graham R&C.  He has been there since January 4.  He will be starting his 8th week as of tomorrow.  I have never sent money as of yet by Western Union to him.  He took money to the county jail where he turned himself in to be transported to Graham.  It took a few days for it to get to him.  It is my understanding from what my boyfriend has wrote me is that they are only allowed to go to commissary once a month while in R&C.  It could be that he has not been able to go as of yet.  They are only allowed to purchase fifteen stamped envelopes when they go.  The last letter I received from my boyfiend he told me that he was sending his last envelope so if I did not hear from him for awhile that was why.  He was suppose to go to commissary the Friday before last but since it was a holiday he was unable to go and he did not know when they would be allowing him to go.  The one letter that you received from him was the free on that they give them when they arrive.  I am sure that there is nothing to worry about.  As far as asking questions, I have called to Graham before to ask about what type of books, etc. that I could send.  When they answered the phone I just told them what I was needing and if they could connect me to the office that could help me.  I believe that I was transferred to the records department and the woman why helped me was very nice.  If you call I would just tell them that you sent money and you were wanting to make sure that it made it.  If the money has been received I believe that the reason that you have not heard from him is just because he has be unable to go to commissary yet.  Hang in there. 

[jenplus2]

Thank you samsgirl1, and I am so sorry your l/o has been stuck in there for so long. This long sit in R&C is crazy. I would love (and I am sure you would too) to have this move forward already. We have accepted fate so lets get it going already. Please keep me posted as to when your l/o gets moved.  I have been trying to see what the average there is and it seems to get longer and longer. I hope all goes well with your l/o and he gets transferred soon. Thank you again for the information, it is very helpful.

[samsgirl1]

jenplus2 - Thank you and I will let you know.  I hope that it is soon.  I can tell from his letters that he is getting depressed.  Also, he is 50 years old and he has a young celly that I think is driving him crazy.  Always yelling out the door, etc.  I'm sure my boyfriend tells him to sit down and shut up.  I believe he will be going to a minimum security parent institution but he has told me that there have been other inmates that have not been there as long as him that is getting sent to minimum facilities.  I don't know if they have forgot that he is there in one of the cells or what.  He is not one to make a fuss.  What is depressing for me is when he has told me in a few of his letters that when they come around with the brown sacks (that is what they give them to put their belongings in when they are being transferred out to another facility) that they just pass by his cell.  I am sure for him it is like, oh here they come.  I wonder if I'm going to get one of those bags this time.  I know it is depressing for him and it breaks my heart to hear him tell me this.  I will keep you informed and let you know when or if he ever gets out of receiving. 

[jenplus2]

It truly makes you wonder if they flaunt the brown bags in front of our l/o's to punish/break them?? I can't imagine the depression they must go through being stuck in there... it's worse than city jail and didn't think there could be worse. I wish you all the luck, and we'll keep each other posted.

[jenplus2]

I know I sound like a broken record on here, but does anyone at all know when commissary is/was??

[jenplus2]

I finally got a letter from D today... I posted my excitement in another post, . I did find out from him that they had commissary on the 19th so mail isn't running too bad at the moment (that was just Friday). I was unaware that they could only spend $15 while in R&C. Once they buy their toiletries, that doesn't leave much for write-outs and what nots. He says other than the boredom of staring at a brick wall 22 hours a day, 7 days a week... things aren't bad. He was in high spirits which really gave me a lot of relief. Just wanted to let everyone here know that I finally heard from him... I shouldn't be bugging ya guys with "as many" questions... . Thank you for all the support, you guys are great.

[jenplus2]

Just filling ya guys in... D's letters are quick to get to me (now that he started writing) but too him they are slow and very spread out. He wrote me on the 19th, and I got it the 23rd (there was a weekend in there). He mailed me again yesterday morning and I already got it today, which completely shocked the sh** out of me!! But in his letter he says he gets mine in spurts, like several days at once. I try and mail letters every to every other day and he goes several days to a week or so to get a lump of them. I guess they don't care what's going out, only what's coming in... I don't know

[Marks_guy]

That's the way it seems to work. M's letters get to me within days of mailing them, but it could take 2 weeks before he gets any of mine.

[jenplus2]

I received a letter from D today. Something in it didn't make sense. He wrote me on March 1st and said "I am leaving R&C. I won't know where I am going till the day I leave and that will be March 3rd." Do they tell them ahead of time like that? Also, I never heard anything at all from Vine and nothing has changed on the IDOC website. Is this common? I am not sure what to think?? Can I call to find out or just sit tight and wait?

[Forevermah]

I received a letter from D today. Something in it didn't make sense. He wrote me on March 1st and said "I am leaving R&C. I won't know where I am going till the day I leave and that will be March 3rd." Do they tell them ahead of time like that? Also, I never heard anything at all from Vine and nothing has changed on the IDOC website. Is this common? I am not sure what to think?? Can I call to find out or just sit tight and wait?

You  will eventually hear from Vine and his picture should be up on the IDOC within 48 hours .. check tonight after 9PM ... Normally they don't tell the guys where they are moving them, for security reasons, but do tell them they might be moved ..  I would not call anyone, just sit tight, you will get all your questions answered soon, as to where he is.

Good Luck
Mah

[jenplus2]

Thank you Forevermah, I wasn't sure what to think. I am trying to learn that thing called patience...  emphasis on "trying".

[free2beeme39]

Jenplus2... Do you have an account set up with consolidated yet? If they are moving him he will be able to call you when he gets there ( depends on the prison but sometimes that day but normally within a day or so)

Terri 

[jenplus2]

free2beeme39, thank you for the information. I am trying to set up the account right now. I just got the call from vine early this morning and he's been transferred.

[Marks_guy]

I'm so glad to hear this part of your IDOC journey is done with. If you don't mind me asking, where was he sent?

[jenplus2]

Marks_guy, thank you. He was sent to Vienna. So much for them telling him level 4.... I was just getting ready to write another post to ask some questions regarding Vienna. I was actually prepared for the 4-level 4 institutes... I know nothing about Vienna. I have research to do, ugh....

[jamiemike1]

My lLO has been sittin in Graham RC since Jan 22, his buddy who got there the same day has been shipped to Shawnee for 2 weeks already.  I called they told me when they get a bed available.  The transfer office is a vague as possible, understandly they don't want people trying to meet the transfer van.  I got tired of the books and magazines stacking up and him obviously thinking I forgot about him so I called and spoke with someone in the counseling office and they told me the transfer list comes out on Saturday and that I could call on Monday or Tuesday ask to speak to them and they would say whether or not he was leaving that week and he is scheduled for Wednesday transfers.  So I just put everything in the mail, and he received that by the 4th and had me a letter returned by the 9th.  I was amused that I got a large envelope back marked contraband I opened it up and I had enclosed some photos one was of my LO and his co-worker and Bam Margara from MTV and wel he was giving the rocker devil horns and they said it was GANG SIGNS.....

I guess to some farm boy in Hillsboro it probably was......:P  This is only the beginning :P

[Marks_guy]

They were telling you the truth about why R&C is taking so long for some people. IDOC is really overcrowded, so they have to wait for a bed to open up at a facility he is cleared for. Look at it like this. Would you rather wait, or have him sent to a worse place?

[free2beeme39]

Jamiemark1... I know this is the hardest part... my L/O sat in Graham's R & C for about 8 weeks till they got a bed open in Centralia...Hang in there & he should be at his parent prison very soon. Make sure you are registered with Vine so they can let you know when he gets moved... Vine notified me before my L/O even knew he was being transferred. Just keep writing to him, they get very bored & sometimes depressed while in  R & C since they have no outside contact.

Terri 

[jim riley]

 :wc62:going in friday how long until i get to population

[Marks_guy]

There is no clear answer to how long it will take to leave R&C. It all depends on your sentance and available bed space at an appropriately leveled facility.

[momsusan]

can anyone tell me if the phone and visit list get approved on R & C or when the get moved to their home facility?????

[Marks_guy]

They are sometimes approved while in R&C, but those inmates are not allowed to have visitors. It is safer to assume it won't happen until they get to their parent facility.

[lv2bowl1966]

Hi!  My LO was in R&C for 4 weeks.  It was very hard for us to not have any communication, except one letter from him and I mailed him letters every day.  Being able to see and touch him now during visits makes everything much better.  But it was a long 4 weeks, however I was told if I thought it was hard for me it was ten times worse for him.  Let me know if you have any other Graham questions and I will try to help.
Coxy girl

Do they get visits if they are in recieving longer than 28days? How long at the next facility do you have to wait to visit?

[cab1224]

No. My lo did not get visits while he was in Graham. When he got transfered to his parent
 prison it only took  about 10 days for his first visit but I think it all depends because I heard it can take up to 30 days but hopefully he will get lucky like my lo did.  Good luck to you and hang in there it gets better when they get to there parent prison.

[lv2bowl1966]

No. My lo did not get visits while he was in Graham. When he got transfered to his parent
 prison it only took  about 10 days for his first visit but I think it all depends because I heard it can take up to 30 days but hopefully he will get lucky like my lo did.  Good luck to you and hang in there it gets better when they get to there parent prison.

Thanks I sure hope so cause it seems to be getting worse instead of better...maybe it's just the holidays.

[tabbylover]

I called Graham was told there up to 8 weeks before an inmate is transfered.  My lo has been there 1 month so far.  He is locked down 23 hours a day and is grateful for the books and puzzle books.

[tabbylover]

Called Springfield today to found out how long my lo would be in receiving it has been over a month now and he is really angry.  I was told there are no beds available to transfer him to.  It seems that if they keep an inmate longer than a month in receiving they should allow them phone calls imo.  I understand there is a problem with getting visitors so give the guy a cell phone to call there family this is inhumane.

[free2beeme39]

tabbylover...just be patient...this is the hardest part, waiting for them to be placed. Just keep writing & make sure you take care of yourself & kids (if you have any), your l/o can buy writ-outs on commissary so he can write as well. My l/o was at Graham a year ago & it took about 6 weeks for him to be sent to his parent prison. Now with all the overcrowding it is taking a bit longer. You don't want them to just send him to any open bed so they have to wait for the correct location to be available. Soon you will be able to talk on the phone & visit. We have all been there & know what you are going thru.
 We are always here if you need a shoulder or just need to vent. 

Terri 

[bmonska]

can anyone tell me if the phone and visit list get approved on R & C or when the get moved to their home facility?????

It can be. My hubby submitted his lists while in Graham R&C and they were approved before he got to Pittsfield. He just has to update them each month.

[bmonska]

Called Springfield today to found out how long my lo would be in receiving it has been over a month now and he is really angry.  I was told there are no beds available to transfer him to.  It seems that if they keep an inmate longer than a month in receiving they should allow them phone calls imo.  I understand there is a problem with getting visitors so give the guy a cell phone to call there family this is inhumane.

tabby,
It took 90 days for my hubby to be transferred from R&C. The CO's aren't even allowed to bring their own cell phones into the prisons. Cell phones are considered contraband. You really just have to be patient. IDOC works on their own time. I didn't get to visit or get a call from my hubby for close to almost 4 months.

[Pamalynn]

tabbylover I know it's really hard not seeing or even hearing from your l/o, but it does get better. I was a mess the whole time my hubby was in R&C, my mind worked overtime imagining the worst. I can only imagine how hard it is for them too. Do write to him as much as you can. I wrote to J almost everday. I think it took a month for the letters to catch up to him, but even getting them late he knew I was always thinking about him. Hang in there, hopefully he'll get transfered soon. Just so you know once he's transfered it still takes a little time before he will be able to call. I think for us it was about a week later. I know how you feel, it's awful. I just saw my honey today & he was bummed out because he still has almost 2 years to go. I told him to think of it as a job (that really sucks) that he has to do. Everyday that goes by there, is a day closer to him coming home. 

[brokenhearted]

I'm very much new to this sight. My son is waiting in the x house at Graham for Bootcamp.Now hes afraid he wont get to go because of his aggravated battery charge.Can anyone tell me if he is qualifies for it or not? Hes been there since Feb 18th any info is greatly appreciated

[holterfield2]

Look thru the ask an admin thread, I'm pretty sure I read some info that would help you in there. Plus you know its accurate because admins always know for sure!!

[Tonysgirl]

Hi. My name is Blake. My fiancee Tony was just sent to receiving this morning and I was wondering how long it would take for them to put his informations on the Illinois Department of Corrections website. He got a 2 year sentence which means he will have to do a years time and I would like to know exactly what date Ill be counting down to. Please get back to me and thanks for answering all my other questions

[Forevermah]

Hi. My name is Blake. My fiancee Tony was just sent to receiving this morning and I was wondering how long it would take for them to put his informations on the Illinois Department of Corrections website. He got a 2 year sentence which means he will have to do a years time and I would like to know exactly what date Ill be counting down to. Please get back to me and thanks for answering all my other questions

Check back tonight after 9PM, they usually update the IDOC website at night, if not tonight, his information should be updated within a couple days.

[Tonysgirl]

thank ya so much!!! I was also wanting to know why some inmates who have the same 2 year sentence as my fiancée are getting out in like 9 months instead of 12 when they went after the mgt was cancelled. I hope this means that my old man could get out in like 9 months instead of a year. I'm not getting my hopes too high though. Thanks for everything!
Blake

[TimeStandsStill]

Maybe the others did county time or maybe they got credit for programs/schooling.

[NeddieB]

They probably did county time and that time is taken off their sentence.  If your lo did any county time it too will probably be taken off as well.  My son's release date was minus the time he did in county. 

[Tonysgirl]

Thanks I figured it out right after I wrote it. 

[Tonysgirl]

Hi I have another question... I was wondering since my boyfriend has went to the nurse a few times and is being prescribed Tylenol and a allergy pill if that may have some effect on how long hes been there so far... this may be a stupid question but Im getting really sick of this receiving and not being able to see him or atleast hear his voice

[scotts baby 08]

hey girl, is should not effect it at all..i dont know what is going on..but i do know, found out today, that everywhere is over crowding big time and faster than ever..and they are moving inmates from here to there and there to here..everything is going haywire, and they are trying to get situated and get alllll the inmates situated asap..i pray yours gets moved very soon..maybe he got his papers today?? just a thought..considering on how fast they are moving them around there now..but i think they are waiting on a bed to open up where he is at and not get moved..but never really know from one second to the next what DOC will do..thats the sucky part..

  to you hun..

[Marks_guy]

I know the waiting is frustrating and stressful, but think of it this way: I'm sure you'd rather wait a couple of extra weeks for him to be sent to someplace like E. Moline than have him transferred quickly to a prison like Pontiac.

[Tonysgirl]

Yeah I get what both u guys are saying... hopefully yesterday was the day he got his transfer slip... I hope he gets sent to taylorville, vandalia, stays at graham, big muddy centralia anywhere thats within a hour to a hour and a half away from here 

[ChrissyMarie]

My boyfriend was moved from county to Graham r&c friday morning 4-29-2011 now his sentence was 4 years with the recommandtion of bootcamp. does anyone know if his time in r&c will be about the same as someone not going to bootcamp or perhaps longer? ive also read that they may only receive one write-out..i would like to start writing him right away, but do not know how to go about getting the address? if someone knows the answers to any of these i would be forevr grateful

[Forevermah]

My boyfriend was moved from county to Graham r&c friday morning 4-29-2011 now his sentence was 4 years with the recommandtion of bootcamp. does anyone know if his time in r&c will be about the same as someone not going to bootcamp or perhaps longer? ive also read that they may only receive one write-out..i would like to start writing him right away, but do not know how to go about getting the address? if someone knows the answers to any of these i would be forevr grateful

His sentence time won't change even when he is in BC.  If he doesn't make it through the BC program, he then would have to serve out whatever time he has left towards that sentence, OR if he gets out and messes up on parole, he will go back to serve out his sentence.  His time in R&C will be determined how quickly a bed opens up at BC.

Go to our Profile page of all the prisons here and look up Graham, the address is there:

http://www.illinoisprisontalk.com/index.php/board,4.0.html

Be sure to include his full name ID# and prison address and your full name and return address, or the letters will be returned.  You can start writing him now, he  also can  receive books/magazines, please continue to read on IPT for the restrictions on those in that topic, but just remember he will only be allowed so much when he goes to BC, so don't send too much, he will only have to give it away.

  I am not sure if Graham supplies them with write-outs, but from memory and maybe someone else can comment here, I think Graham allows them to go to commissary.  Will try to confirm that.  Some R&C's don't allow them to buy anything at commissary.

[matetoo]

They can Have 15 write outs but you have to put a little money on there account they can only spend $15 at a commissary trip. And that van take a couple weeks. They can not buy food only clothes etc. Write outs
 No phone calls.

[ChrissyMarie]

Thank you so much for all the help at the moment im only able to view the website from my phone and it takes forever to load pages so i havent searched through much on here. Also this may seem like a dumb question but im so new to all of this, where do i find his id# at? do i have to include on the evlope that he is in r&c and how to i get money to him ?

[Tonysgirl]

Hi ChrissyMarie! I can answer your questions for you... you can find his idoc number by going to the illinois department of corrections website and going to inmate search and typing in his last name his number will appear before his name when you click on the link that takes you to his picture and sentencing info... as for sending money there are 3 ways you can do it... jpay.com, western union, or money orders... I use jpay... It charges you like $7.95 for anything over $20 to send or $4.75 for anything lower than $20... you have to have a credit card/bank account for this one... I use this one because it takes only a day for tony to receive it (except over the weekends) I usually send tony only like $30 at the beginning of the month because they are only aloud to get writeouts, soap, shampoo... They only get to get stuff once a month and I think the store day is the 13th this month so I would put him some money on his books soon... I dont use money orders because it takes so long for them to get mail but if you do decide to send money orders they cannot exceed 50 at a time and you have to put their Idoc # on the money order...I hope this info helps! This is the hardest part (in my opinion) so be sure to write your inmate often! Once he gets to his parent prison you will be able to visit him and receive phone calls (if your able) This can be in some cases (like mine) a long wait so just be strong!

[TimeStandsStill]

The amount per money order was recently changed from $50 to $200.

[Tonysgirl]

thats for the update tss

[Tonysgirl]

I hope this week is the week Tony will get shipped somewhere so I can get a visit and get a phone call soon... Havent heard his voice or seen him in a month and 1 and a half weeks its really startin to get to me
 

[ChrissyMarie]

Thank you soo much i will send him money today. do you know if the money he had on his books while he was in county will transfer to him while he is in r&c..also when i write him do i include his name and id# on the same line i know its a dumb question i just dont want the letters sent back because i did some wrong this is how i have it written at the moment


His name and id number
P.O. Box 499
Hillsboro, IL 62049

[Tonysgirl]

Thank you soo much i will send him money today. do you know if the money he had on his books while he was in county will transfer to him while he is in r&c..also when i write him do i include his name and id# on the same line i know its a dumb question i just dont want the letters sent back because i did some wrong this is how i have it written at the moment


His name and id number
P.O. Box 499
Hillsboro, IL 62049

it will take a while for his money from county to catch up to him... from what Im told... Tony never told me whether or not his county money was ever put on his books for graham...the way you have it wrote is how I write to Tony and my letters dont get sent back...He can also receive crossword puzzles, magazines, word searches, books...but they cant have staples,be hard backbooks, or have binding. You have to mail them in one of those medium/ big orangish envelopes or just have amazon or someother book store send them... (If you send them in one of those priority mail thingys they might get sent back)I used to kiss the letters with lipstick in county but they will send them back as contraband if you do that at graham... I do spray my letters lightly with perfume though and I have never got a letter back for that  to IPT

[Forevermah]

Thank you soo much i will send him money today. do you know if the money he had on his books while he was in county will transfer to him while he is in r&c..also when i write him do i include his name and id# on the same line i know its a dumb question i just dont want the letters sent back because i did some wrong this is how i have it written at the moment


His name and id number
P.O. Box 499
Hillsboro, IL 62049

If he cannot shop at commissary in R&C, I would not send him any money, it's only going to take time to follow him to his parent prison, IDOC is not real quick about forwarding the money and you will wind up sending more.

[Tonysgirl]

he can only get writeouts, shampoo, and soap on comissary so I would only put a small amount of money on his books once a month while hes in receiving

[ChrissyMarie]

Thank you so much ladies, and espically for letting me know about the lipstick becuase i always kissed his letters that i sent to him in county..ive also been told by tonysgirl that they may recieve commisary in Graham so thats a godsend but thank you for the info forevermah..ive alos read the theres alot of overcrowding at the moment in the prisons would anyone happen to know if its the same sitution with bootcamps? also would anyone happen to know how long after they reach r&c at graham before they have their bootcamp psychial. from what ive read on here graham seems to move their imates through r&c faster than other prisons?

[Forevermah]

He'll be in R&C until a bed opens up at one of the IDOC run BC's.  This could take a matter of weeks or months, it all depends.  He will be given a physical, etc while he waits in R&C before he even goes to the parent prison of the BC.  He will be moved to the parent prison and from there to the BC.

[KorinneButler]

My fiance has been there 6 weeks and this week will be 7. It is truley rediculous!

[rottiemama2003]

First I would like to welcome you to the family. I see you are having the normal reaction, you are ready to see your love one, and hear his voice. If you have read you will see you are not alone, IDOC is so overcrowded there is no time limit on R&C. Bed space is so tight. If you read what the JHA found in Menard you can see there is a real problem, but much reading can help you to understand what is going on. Not that is will take away the pain of heart but it will help you endure. There will be others come along shortly that will add some encouragement for you. Wish  you the best. Mine is in Graham General Population

[mlus2011]

Hang in there and read all you can on here, it is a BIG help. My son got to Graham on July 15th was moved to general population August 30th, and is still waiting for transfer to BC. I do get to visit now that he is in GP. I see him every Sunday, that helps us now. Just remember you are not alone, and we are all here for you. This is the BEST family to have right now!

[jaf]

I've read conflicting and/or confusing posts and info on DOC website about visits in R&C.   I wish the DOC could be more clear on what they publish!  I'm sure the huge majority of us relatives have never had any prior knowledge of their system - and clear, correct information is so very comforting to us out here who are worried sick about our loved ones!
My son has been there for over a month and I was hoping for a phone call or a visit about now - from what it says on the DOC website: "They may not have visits for a month, then two one-hour visits for the next 30-days, then three one-hour visits for the next 30 days.  They are not allowed to make collect phone calls for the first 30-days, may make one 15-minute phone call during the next 30-days, and then three 15-minute phone calls the next 30-days."   But it sounds like you guys are all saying that it means after they are moved?   But many of you say they call BEFORE 30 days after the move.
Oh, and on the Graham DOC web page it says, "Reception & Classification:No visits are allowed for phase I Orientation inmates."  but in the next section it also says, "Segregation and inmates with a non-contact visit restriction:9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, No weekends or holidays
Visitors must arrive by 1:00 p.m. Inmates in C Grade Classification 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday."  So from that I concluded that they might be to C Grade by the end of the first 30 days. . ???

I know from reading through a lot of pages that you experts are going to probably just say "wait".  And I have. . . and I will . . .    (but if you have any insight to share other than that, please do!)

[Forevermah]

Jaf, inmates in R&C are not allowed visits.  Only those that are waiting for bootcamp and have been there for 60 days are allowed visits, all others have to wait to get to their parent prison before visits are allowed.

Sorry you are so confused, please post any other questions you have here and we will try to help you.