my son arrived there 3 days ago, a phone call from him the 1st day, to tell us he was there and safe. we have not heard from him since. is there a waiting period? can i call to check on him? will they send us a 'book of rules' why hasnt he called again? when can we see him? i know i am full of questions. i have read through some of the forums and must tell you all. this is a godsend. thanks for being here, proud mom

Hello and Welcome to PTO! I just moved this to the Texas Forum.. the members there will answer your questions ;)

good luck

mrsd

Mom,

Welcome to PTO. You are lucky that you got a phone from him on the first day. You will not likely have another phone call for a long time. In Texas they are allowed one phone call every 90 days - if approved.

These next few weeks will probably be the hardest for your son. Even though you may not hear from him, keep writing him and encouraging him because knowing that someone cares about them is sometimes the only thing that keeps these guys going

Where is your son that he was allowed a phone call the first day?

What type of unit did he go to? My son called on his second day at Glossbrenner. He did call a second time, because nobody was home the first time. We have received many letters. He told us he would not be able to call often, so we should get use to writing and receiving letters. We were able to see him his first weekend in, since he put us down on his visitors list. Let me know if I can answer anymore questions, just PM .

he is at the brigg in miramar,ca

California? Let me just go get Mrs D again....

Is he in a California prison or a Military prison??? Once we have that information, I"ll move this to the right forum ;)

Proud Mom

Welcome to the PTO Family and to the military forums!

Patti

he is in military prison

i am not sure what is meant by a forum, and where are they. does anyone have experience with the naval brigg at mirimar ca

I don't have experience with the naval brigg at Miramar. As to your question regarding a forum, it a page here on Prision Talk that hooks up people with the same type of questions and from the same area in the the US. I hope you get your answers. Keep strong and know that there are many of us in similar situations.

I was in Miramar myself, relesed in March. You have to have money to put onto your phone account. If you don't have money, you won't be able to use the phone. Phone cards are not authorized. Also, once someone sends you money, it takes a while for the money to get put into your acct (when I was there, they processed money on to the phones only once a week or maybe even longer than that...I hardly had money so I don't recall clearly). Last but not least, he also has to turn in a phone roster, and then they will give him an acct number for his phone use. It takes a few days for the roster to get put thru and for you to get an acct number. The first call on the first day the prisoner makes while being inprocessed so famiies don't worry. Also, if he is considered a suicide risk (I was for the first 24 hours) you don't get to do anything. AND...there are only certain times of the day that the phone can be used and only for a certain amount of minutes...and sometimes there can be a line of prisoners waiting for the phones, especially now that it's getting closer to the holidays. Hope this is helpful.

Welcome and dont' panic. You will find your way around here.

Hey there, I can tell you the little bit I know about Miramar since I am kinda learning as I go as well. My fiance just went in around November and yea basically he has to put you on his call list as well as a mailing list. Any calls they need money sent to them in order to make phone calls. Its like $15.00 a phone call. They can generally only call at night during the week on weekends I am not too sure if there is much of a time restriction. They are allowed visitors but again you have to be on his visitation list. Visits are every Saturday & Sunday from 1-3pm...if you live outside of California they are sometimes good about granting special visitation at night from like 6-8pm. When my fiance was taken into custody he called his mom who then called me,....he took almost a month before he could call me. They are slow when it comes to getting stuff approved and what not. Let me know if you have any questions and I will share with you as much as I have learned over the last 2-3mos.

Take Care.

Jen

my son arrived there 3 days ago, a phone call from him the 1st day, to tell us he was there and safe. we have not heard from him since. is there a waiting period? can i call to check on him? will they send us a 'book of rules' why hasnt he called again? when can we see him? i know i am full of questions. i have read through some of the forums and must tell you all. this is a godsend. thanks for being here, proud mom

In 1989 I faced 297 years, 7 months in a naval prison for drug charges and 2 escapes from the Jacksonville NAS Brig. After court martial I faced 57 years 7 months and did 16 months on that.
I lost my phone calls for 2 weeks for falling asleep during the day in my cell. The system is very harsh and any discipline problems are dealt with severely. Phone calls are used as leverage and they have to be earned and they are easily lost. Civilians don't know how bad it can be in a military prison. It is very harsh and parole doesn't happen. Your son must be a model prisoner or you wont hear much from him. Be strong and be there for him when he gets home. Your son will be a different person than who he was when he went in. Depending on how long he stays there, he may never be the same and jail will never again be a deterent for him to stay out of trouble. The civilians cannot do to a man what the military can and he will leave hardened.
I've been there and walked out. I feel for you both. Good luck to both of you.

I have now been to Mirimar twice to visit him. You have all had right on for advice. he will be in for 3 yrs, [or 2.5] ha ha, he seems to be making it day by day. he was put there out of vengence from a youg woman, we have all true proof it was all not true but none of us who were there and including my son were not allowed to testify. everyone says they had to let him testify, w e l l they didnt. yes our attounys say we have better than average for an apeal, but he still sits in prison, Inocent. MY son, me and my family went into this with the belief in truth and justice would prevail.... Not that nieve anymore. we have contacted our congressmen who look and listen and become outradged that a trial could have taken place this bad and so full of blatent errors, but then all say, well I can't get involved right now on such a sensitive case, because it would be political suiside, I am about to believe there are no answers . anyway. we try to keep him in phone money to call, cause thats all he has with reality right now, please pray for us, and thanks for listening, Proud Mom

Does any one have any information on Fort Lewis Correctional Facilty located in Washington State. That is where my son is and he gets to call once a week, usually on sunday but he does not talk much never has, but every time I ask how are things he ALWAYS says that things are "FINE" no problems. I hope that is true but does anyone have any information about the place. They have a great website but of course they are going to make it look good.

Welcome, I found this link and maybe it will be helpful if you havent already seen this one..
http://www.lewis.army.mil/mpbde/704th_mp_bn/serv11.htm

I think he is probably doing ok, just needs some time to adjust to the lack of freedom, etc.. he wouldnt want to worry you anymore than necessary and since probably not much is going on there for him, he might not have much to tell.

proud Mom--
Im new to this site. But my husband has been in Miramar for 1 year 35 days. He has 1yr 3 months left. When he first went in I was calling raising hell (not exactly the best idea I had)...however...they got me straight to his counselor and he was able to explain SOME things to me. I only speak to my husband 2 amonth because it is so expensive. But we write alll the time. he is able to tell me about his work and some of the shit that they are doing to him. I dont know your sons circumstances but all I can say is if he has to be in a military prison thats the best one to be at. Why do i say this? After speaking to my husbands military attorney, he has told me some of the rules and regulations of the OTHER prisons and Im lucky my husband is where he is.

If you ever want someone to talk to about Miramar Im here...Most people there know me by now...not by choice lol. Im loud and I make my point to them...and my husband hasnt suffered once from it. Hes actually very proud, and his counselor has told him that he wishes other wives were as vocal as I was because Im making sure they are taking care of my husband. My husband is innocent (yes I know its said by alot of people) but we have a polygraph test to PROVE hes innocent....and were working on his appeal right now. He too is in there because of a vindictive woman.

Again if you want someone to talk to feel free to ask ok?

Oh and HELLO Im new here...sorry not much of an intro from me. I just need to find someone else who understands my situation. None of my friends do and Ive become somewhat of a recluse....refusing to associate with jsut about anyone anymore. We have 2 beautiful children who dont understand what is happening. They think that daddy is still at work. Im to afraid to tell them the truth.

Hello and welcome to PTO :)

dose any one know the name of the xo or co at the brig at miramar san diego and mailing address???