Question.... :rolleyes:
My husband has been at the same facility for 3 years, and its a 3.5 hr drive for me. If by chance he doesn't make parole this summer, how do we go about getting him transferred to a facility closer to me, and possibly a facility that has trailer visits?? I don't know if I have any influence on this considering I am his wife. If I do have any say in this...what do I do next? Any input would be great. Thank you in advance! ;) :) :thumbsup:

If I do have any say in this...what do I do next? Any input would be great. Thank you in advance! ;) :) :thumbsup:
You have a couple of ways to approach it. Not sure how helpful his counselor is, but that is a source to look at. I am not sure whether they even consider the frp as a reason to move, so you may want to investiagte the locations with frp's and their programs available. One way to get transferred is through programming or lack of them at the facility where he is. You can also call Classification & Movement in Albany and talk to woman in charge there. (518) 457-6022, I beleive is the phone number. I also saw on here from an old post about hardship, but I do not know anyhting about that.

Writing Letters For Transfers:

you need to write to the following address:

NYS Department of Correctional Services
Building 2
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
Attn: Commissioner Goord

Also make sure that you CC: the facility superintendent and his counselor and also make sure that one is put in his folder for future reference.

Thanks Laflor

:mad: MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN IN GOWANDA FOR 4 YEARS, WE HAVE WRIITEN LETTERS, HAD MEETING WITH HIS COUSELOR! I HAVE EVEN WRITTEN TO ALBANY! HOW THE HELL DO I GET HIM INTO A FACILITY WITH TRAILORS(THE FAMILY REUNION PROGRAM). IS THERE ANYONE THAT CAN HELP ME OR TELL ME HOW TO GO ABOUT IT!

Writing Letters For Transfers:

you need to write to the following address:

NYS Department of Correctional Services
Building 2
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
Attn: Commissioner Goord

Also make sure that you CC: the facility superintendent and his counselor and also make sure that one is put in his folder for future reference.


Common question:
How do we go about getting him transferred to a facility closer to me, and possibly a facility that has trailer visits?

You have a couple of ways to approach it. Not sure how helpful his counselor is, but that is a source to look at. I am not sure whether they even consider the frp as a reason to move, so you may want to investiagte the locations with frp's and their programs available. One way to get transferred is through programming or lack of them at the facility where he is. You can also call Classification & Movement in Albany and talk to woman in charge there. (518) 457-6022.

I didn't even know they HAD a Family Reunion Program...is that anything even remotely close to "conjugal visits"?

Good luck on getting him transferred. I would consider trying for my husband, but he just entered the Sex Offender Programming at Oneida, something we were told he would absolutely NOT get until the last two years of his sentence, which would have meant 2013 at the earliest - even though he has a scheduled parole hearing in Nov. 2007. I'd been told by everyone at the facility that this would simply not happen, it wasn't possible.

I knew without this programming he had absolutely NO chance of making parole, that's why I was bugging everyone you can name. I finally let it go, and just prayed and prayed that Jesus would make this happen in His time. I just got the letter today telling me he'd been moved into the dorm last Thursday, and started classes right away.

THANK YOU JESUS!!

So anyway, I wouldn't dare appeal to anyone to have him transferred.

Good luck, I hope it works out for you.

To be honest, I am not sure if you can request a transfer based on the fact you want trailer visits. I think there has to be a real legit reason to request a transfer. Because I know if you could get transferred because you want a trailer visit, me and my hubby would have been done that, but I have told that that is not a good enough reason for a transfer. I don't know mama..but if you do fine something out let me know.

I didn't realize it was so hard to get transferred. Any time hubby wanted transferred he just put in a request and it normally got approved. I know that you can only request a transfer something like 2 times a year though. This last one his counselor wrote a recommendation letter to be transferred. Maybe he should talk to his counselor..

Hi, just to anwser your question about getting your husband transferred: Collins CF is next door to Gowanda and that facility has conjugal visits. An inmate has to be in his hub for 2 years before he can be transferred, unless there are circumstances that preclude that rule. You say he's been down 4 years so the 2 year rule at this point doesn't matter. He can request a transfer through his counselor, but I can tell you at Gowanda they don't come there on a regular basis and it's hard to make an appointment to see them. My guy is also at Gowanda, he's been down 2 1/2 years but will CR on November 18th of this year and finally come home. Sometimes as they get closer to being released they can get a ride-out closer to home, but you don't see that happening as much as in previous years. It's really all about bed space and numbers as far as transferring inmates, depending on how many new guys are leaving reception, the ratio of "state readies" awaiting reception, how many made their board ( in N.Y. that's not many) there's lots of variables. Remember, all decisions come from Albany and that's including administrative transfers (take-downs etc...) so it's hard to give a sure way to transfer. If an inmates classification is lowered that would be a reason to transfer to a different security level CF. Hope that helps. By the way, do you get to visit your husband? I go every weekend and his D.I.N ends in an odd # so I go on the odd days. I hope you get to see your hubby cause that defintely makes the bid go faster.

they said my son must be in DOCS custody one year and in his present facility for 6 months-so he will be eligible 5/29/2006 when both parameters are met. Then he can REQUEST a transfer. And he must have an "acceptable" disciplinary record.

they do say that he should let his counsellor know that he wants a trasnfer closer to home at his quarterly meetings.

Hello,
I would like to know is there a number I can call to see where my husband is, he was being transferred. I checked inmate lookup but they still had him at the old prison. This is my first time experiencing a transfer and would appeciate any info. How long will it be before he can call home? Just want to know if everything is okay. Thanks for any help you can give.

I know what you're going through. My husband has been transferred more than once. Is your husband being held in state or federal prison? Did he ask for the transfer or was it the prisons idea? If he asked for the transfer then I'm sure he asked them to send him to a certain place and he should have told you where he was trying to go. I don't know how it works where you are but with my husband he couldn't have visits until everything was over and done with. (it took close to a month)He got the chance to make one phone call and he let me know where he was. Maybe you should call the prison where he was and talk to his former counselor and ask him/her what's going on.

call 518-457-5000 after 9 tomorrow--they will tell you if he is still in transit--or where he is. If he is still in transit, they will tell you when to call back and see where he is exactly. Many times they overnight at a facility between the one they leave and the one they are going to--so they can be in transit 2 days.n Have his DIN when you call--they were very nice to me.

Hi,

first of all, don't worry, I am sure he is ok. Once they are transfered they should be able to call you...you can write to him, did you have any idea where he was going? was he in Reception? Let us know, good luck!

also, take a look at this...Welcome :)

I have a transfer q?

if my husband is qualified to transfer to a MAX B...can he go for it and still get denied? and where are these MAX B? He put in for one...and was denied because his counselor, the dork, put him in for Med A, when he knows he cannot get that. he is going to put in a grievance, but just wondering....

My fiance's counselor told him he was up for a transfer at his quarterly meeting. She said he could go anywhere in a different hub. He gave his preference for a certain facility and was told by her that he would have a better chance of getting the transfer if he had his ASAT program first. He has been on the waiting list for the program for months and they have continued to bump him because of how much time he has left.

So he wrote and said, "Seeing that I have been waiting for months for the program and I continue to get bumped to the bottom of the list I would just like to go ahead and take my chances and put in the transfer.

She says today, I have no authority to grant a transfer.

What is the deal? Why did she tell him he was eligible in the first place? Why would she say he would have a better chance at getting moved after the program when she doesn't have the power to get him into program and they're telling him that he can't get in because of how much time he has left? Does anyone know who traditionally is involved in getting a transfer through? Is it Albany? We are getting the run around.

...because they like to do silly stuff like that...who the heck knows?

Is he eligible for a transfer with or without ASAT or what? She or someone needs to tell him something.

If so, he can always request a transfer, but there is no guarentee he will go where he wants to go. And no, she does not grant transfers for him. They (the State, DOCS) put him where they think he needs to go, where he fits, where there is a bed.

Why does he get bumped from ASAT? He should do that before he goes, why does he want a transfer?


Writing Letters For Transfers:

you need to write to the following address:

NYS Department of Correctional Services
Building 2
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
Attn: Commissioner Goord

Also make sure that you CC: the facility superintendent and his counselor and also make sure that one is put in his folder for future reference.


Common question:
How do we go about getting him transferred to a facility closer to me, and possibly a facility that has trailer visits?

You have a couple of ways to approach it. Not sure how helpful his counselor is, but that is a source to look at. I am not sure whether they even consider the frp as a reason to move, so you may want to investiagte the locations with frp's and their programs available. One way to get transferred is through programming or lack of them at the facility where he is. You can also call Classification & Movement in Albany and talk to woman in charge there. (518) 457-6022.


What if he does not want to Transfer?
I am not sure he has a choice where he wants to go, sometimes they just move you if they think it is best to move you, and if they have a bed, and if they need his bed for someone else....

He might be asked which he would prefer to transfer to, but most times, if the status is changed, and they have space for him, he will move. Depending that he is not getting tickets, and is not fighting, or getting box time, this takes away good time and will impact status.
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She told him he was eligible for transfer, she even mentioned that she saw he hadn't had ASAT but that he was still eligible. He has been in this hub for over two years and apparently that's a way that they reward guys who have had no tickets. (THat's just what he told me, I don't know if it's gospel or not) but in any event, she said he is eligible.

He keeps getting bumped because they put guys who have less time left ahead of him. He was in it for a month and they cancelled it so he went back on the waiting list. He wasn't really into a transfer until she said he was eligible and now he's VERY interested in it to be closer to me.

Also, he was told he can apply for other programs in March of 2006 and we're pretty sure that if he is to be successful at all he needs to get a different counselor, so transferring would also get him a different counselor.

Thanks for the address and the number.

You become eligible when your classification changes. I am sure you want to be closer and get a new counselor, wish it were that easy. Has his classification changed? He can always request, but there is no guarentee he will go where he wanst to go. He can find out if there is one close to you, that also has a program he needs and then ask for it, based on that.

There is something called an "area of preference" transfer that inmates are eligible to apply for after 2 years in the hub with good behavior. You can call Movement and Classification in Albany and they should be able to tell you if your husband is eligable for this.

I listed the C&M # above...

What facillity is he in now? Max or Med?

we talk about transferring for programs--but how do you know what programs are where?

There is something called an "area of preference" transfer that inmates are eligible to apply for after 2 years in the hub with good behavior. You can call Movement and Classification in Albany and they should be able to tell you if your husband is eligable for this.
This must be what it is because he insists that she told him he was eligible and it was because of good behavior. I will call them.

I listed the C&M # above...

What facillity is he in now? Max or Med?

He's in Medium.

Anne, I'm not sure how he knows what programs are where. One of his choices though I looked up and it was right in the address of the facility; it listed the facility and had CASAT right after it. I'll ask him how he knows or finds out. Knowing him it's from a dude who knows a dude....LOL. But even through the grapevine he ends up being right.....lol.

we are facing the same problem with being moved here :angry: my friend's classification dropped to minimum a while back and his counselor put his papers in for transfer back in feb of 2005 and until today nothing had happened :eek: i did copy the number and addresses from this post but did anybody else have a similar situation before???

what I want to know is...has anyone ever called and gotten any help or feedback? please share

My husband was recently approved for an area of preference transfer and after he was told of the approval from his counselor, I called Classification & Movement in Albany to confirm the approval. Of course, they wouldn't name the facility, but I was told that he did recieve approval for his "area of preference". I was also told that it takes 6-12 months to be moved when it is an area of preference transfer.

thanks for sharing this...it is rare they get to go where they want, how did you get this done?

my story with his counselor is this (and i did speak to him before and he seemed to be a nice guy!!!) ... i did read the posts on here and decided to give albany a call (classification and movment) to find out what the deal is with the paperwork that has been put in in feb 2005 by the counselor of my loved one! this past weekend @ visit he told me that he has a new counselor that he will meet this months for the first time and so on! now the old counselor told him cleary that his classification dropped to minimum and that the paper work is in for the transfer :rolleyes: yeah sure dont get too excited yet cuz when i called albany come to find out this is all a lie on the part of the counselor :eek: and it got me pretty heated :angry: so the nice guy in albany tells me that my loved one has not been approved to drop the classification yet and his transfer paper work can not be worked on until that happens ... so i think OK at least now we know what is happening! well he also told me that his old counselor DIDNT recommand for my friend to be dropped or moved on the request he submitted in feb 2005 yet he told my loved one different!!! :blah: at that point i am ready to go back to Wyoming CF and curse the counselor out for misleading my friend and basically lying to him about all that all this time!!! :mad: but the guy on the phone stopped me from doing so when he asked me one question regarding his counselor and if i knew why he was getting a new one ... so i told him the story and he said he figured it and that my loved one is not the only case he had problems with!!! :o well didnt make me feel any better cuz i am the one that have to tell my friend about it BUT at least we know now and if it was not for PTO i would have NO CLUE :thumbsup: so once again thank you and if any of you had a similar problem let me know what i could do since we wasted all the time waiting on a "****TY" counselor to do nothing but lie!!!

vins girl?

I added your thread to this thread...ok? :)

Hello,
I would like to know if anyone has info or can direct me where to go. I would like to know if DOC would transfer inmate closer to home if family member has medical issues that make longer distances hard to reach. Thanks for any help.

I wrote Albany (the asst. commissioner and the commissioner after writing richard roy and someone else). I wrote them so many letters yet they told me the same thing in their responses: "he is not eligible for an area of preference transfer until he's completed two years where he is."

I'd respond that this is not a request for area of preference but for hardship transfer. And they'd write me back saying the same thing like a broken record. After writing about 60 letters, I gave up.

I did speak to someone on the phone and was told they get so many hardship transfer request that even if they honored a quarter of them, it would be too many people to move. So, they don't move anyone. I sent them surgery pictures (I had knee surgery) and they said people have sent they x-rays and all kinds of things.

hi! I moved this here:
please read above posts....


You can always put in for a request but there is never a guarentee they will be moved. They move them when they want to and when they see a need and when there is room, or when the classification changes...

This has been posted previously :)

Writing Letters For Transfers:

you need to write to the following address:

NYS Department of Correctional Services
Building 2
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
Attn: Commissioner Goord

Also make sure that you CC: the facility superintendent and his counselor and also make sure that one is put in his folder for future reference.


Common question:
How do we go about getting him transferred to a facility closer to me, and possibly a facility that has trailer visits?

You have a couple of ways to approach it. Not sure how helpful his counselor is, but that is a source to look at. I am not sure whether they even consider the frp as a reason to move, so you may want to investiagte the locations with frp's and their programs available. One way to get transferred is through programming or lack of them at the facility where he is. You can also call Classification & Movement in Albany and talk to woman in charge there. (518) 457-6022.

Hi,
Thank you Bin Waitin and Mrs G the info. It was much appreciated.

Can anyone tell me to whom I would write a letter of hardship for keeping my husband closer to home. Right now he is in downstate correctional facility and is hoping to stay there or closer to home. I have four minor children, and a job that I need that I can't call in sick or will lose my job. He is told since he has a trade, electrician, he may be able to stay there, but we do not know where or to whom to write, any information would be greatly appreciated as soon as possible. thanking you all in advance, Maria

hmmm...there is a woman that goes to the facility where I visit my husband. She just relocated 6 hrs to be closer to her son, and she was able to get something done so that her son doesn't get transferred from that facility after she just moved across state to be closer to him. When I go again, and I see her, I will ask what the process is she did.

Can anyone tell me to whom I would write a letter of hardship for keeping my husband closer to home. Right now he is in downstate correctional facility and is hoping to stay there or closer to home. I have four minor children, and a job that I need that I can't call in sick or will lose my job. He is told since he has a trade, electrician, he may be able to stay there, but we do not know where or to whom to write, any information would be greatly appreciated as soon as possible. thanking you all in advance, Maria

angel, this question has been asked many times, so I moved it here, and you can read above! :)

I have a question about transfer requests procedures in Riverview Correctional Facility. How long does it take to find out if you are approved or not? is there any chance that they will transfer you to a closer to the city facility? is there any chance that they'll send you to a facility that's even further? I hate this. My boyfriend didn't tell me he's putting in for a transfer. I've gotten so use to Riverview that I don't want him to go anywhere else. I'm scared. Someone please help :(

Hey people, I have a quick question about prison transfers. How exactly do that work?

normally need 2 years in the hub before they can get a transfer-

Writing Letters For Transfers:

you need to write to the following address:

NYS Department of Correctional Services
Building 2
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
Attn: Commissioner Goord

Also make sure that you CC: the facility superintendent and his counselor and also make sure that one is put in his folder for future reference.

Thanks Laflor

Common question:
How do we go about getting him transferred to a facility closer to me, and possibly a facility that has trailer visits?

You have a couple of ways to approach it. Not sure how helpful his counselor is, but that is a source to look at. I am not sure whether they even consider the frp as a reason to move, so you may want to investiagte the locations with frp's and their programs available. One way to get transferred is through programming or lack of them at the facility where he is. You can also call Classification & Movement in Albany and talk to woman in charge there. (518) 457-6022.

thanks rywill

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=131359 (http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131359)

What if he does not want to Transfer?
I am not sure he has a choice where he wants to go, sometimes they just move you if they think it is best to move you, and if they have a bed, and if they need his bed for someone else....

He might be asked which he would prefer to transfer to, but most times, if the status is changed, and they have space for him, he will move. Depending that he is not getting tickets, and is not fighting, or getting box time, this takes away good time and will impact status.
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Evil,

your transfer question was moved here. Please please read all of the above! :)

this answer is in the thread for basic rules

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=982903&postcount=5

My husband thinks it'll be a good idea to transfer a little closer but my fear is they're gonna move him further. Is there any way to know what the outcome of the transfer would be besides the obvious notification?

vins girl?

I added your thread to this thread...ok? :)
can a lifer be transfered to another state closer to home?my son is about 13 hrs away from ny,where his family lives.does anyone know anything about state tranfers?

My husband is in the BOX at upstate, he is now in level 3, so he started doing the ASAT program as cell study. He was told by someone at the prison that when his time is up in the BOX they will move him to a facility that offers the program, so my question is what facilities have ASAT?

Can inmates request a transfer to another facility in the same "hub" ? My husband's "counselor" said "no". She is not helpful at all. Every other question my husband asked she didn't know the answer to. Ah, and THIS is what our tax dollars go to!

Thanks!

toni57, beachrose

I move all transfer questions here because they most likely have been answered already, please read everything in this thread...

beachrose, it might seem unfair and a lot of times it is, but they go by certain guidlines when transfering, please read the above.

Mrs G

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=982903&postcount=5

Read this as well.

Josesmamita, I am not sure which have ASAT... but when I get home tonight I will look into it for you...IS he in a med or max?

Mrs G

Is there anyone who has transferred from another state's facility to NY? We are thinking of doing that to be closer to his family and I am wondering about the way that works. We are currently in Florida.

I Moved This Q Here ...

One of my good friends has been down for 12 years and was recently moved from a Max (Auburn) to a medium (Watertown). Does he need to be there for 2 yrs. before he asks for a transfer? He would like to be moved to Collins because it's easier for my best friend (his fiance) to go and see him. I don't understand this whole HUB thing

the dotted lines, circles, squares and rectangles indicate the hubs--if you can't open this it is available on the DOCS web site

How soon after a transfer can an inmate have a visit? This is refering to a transfer from one Medium to another, NOT a transfer from county to state nor recption to facility..... just a regular transfer from one prison to another one. If he arrived at his new prison today (and DOC website shows him there) can he have a visit tomorrow or is there a wait time?

if going on a weekend make sure he is not in a facility that alternates weekend visit days.

You could always call the prison and speak with his counselor -- they'll let you know.

The facility he transfered to has visits on both Saturday and Sunday, not alternating.

Guidance doesn't work on weekends and I'm looking to go tomorrow.

Thanks!

I think part of what makes it so confusing is that our loved ones are talking about the transfer wishes with the counselors, who have the power to TALK to them about it and that's it. The counselor can listen and empathize and reccomend- but the final decision comes from C&M in Albany and the counselor's suggestion is not real high on the priority list? Just a thought; Eric says seems to him that they have no real power over this (or much else)

Cruz: Watertown is in the watertown hub and Auburn is in the Elmira hub. I'm surprised he wasn't sent to Cayuga from Auburn. But anyway he will probably have to wait the two years.

Haswtch, I think the counslers have more power than they let on. I was up for transfer to a minimum three times and I told my counsler I didn't want the transfer and I wasn't moved. Maybe I just lucked out. It's true central makes the final decision. When I was moved to Auburn's infirmary it was on a weekend and the watch commender signed off on it.

Happy New Year! :)

I think the counslers have more power than they let on.

I think so too

Just an update in case someone else needs to know in the future.... There is no wait time for visiting after a transfer of this kind. :D

Just an update in case someone else needs to know in the future.... There is no wait time for visiting after a transfer of this kind. :D

Really?? That's good to know cuz I was under the impression it was like a 90 day wait or some crazy thing like that... but thanks for the accurate info!!!

Happy New Year...
My husband is currently at Downstate Correctional Facility in NY. He has been there for 2 years, and never has gotten into any kind of trouble. However, this past Tuesday an Officer has started some conflict with him, which made him end up in the "Box." In thirty days he will have to see someone of higher authority who is in charge of the officers. My main concern is, would he get transfered? Would they give him another chance? I cannot see myself being away from him 7-9 hours away. I'm already feeling the heat and think ahead of time without proper information to sustain. I'm so worried that it is getting me sick. Now I could imagine and deeply sympathize with what thousands and millions of women such as wifes, Mothers, Sisters, and any other women that suffers with a love one incarcerated. Me being his wife, hearing this news from my Mother-in-law, feels like I have received a beat down.
Finally, I'm trying to reach out to anyone that can help me with this situation. Anything from advice to emotional support.

Thank You!

i don't have any advice for you, but i just wanted to say HANG IN THERE SIS!!!

Like I told you in pm....

Hang in there, we are all there for you and understand!!

;)

Ladies thank you so much for your support. Today I went to visit my Husband, and things are looking a bit brighter for him. I'm just praying and thinking positive that everything will be good.

Thank You Ladies!

My main concern is, would he get transfered?

did you get any answers from him about his possible transfer?

Hello!
Well, I saw him Monday and when I was waiting for him his hearing had started that morning. The lieutenant was very nice and had told him not to worry and to go attend his visit, because they would finish the hearing today. When I had seen my Husband, he had told me that the lieutenant said he would be in the 'Box' for 'Disciplinary Actions.' Also, due to his clean records at the facility and his performace -- that reflects positive for him. However, my Husband has to set an example to the rest of the other inmates not to do what he did. What he did was, that about a week ago he responded back to an officer, and the officer took it as a threat and gave him a ticket. Therefore, he just has to do his 30 days in the box. As for the transfer, now the committee has to review his records and decide if he should stay. So far I have faith that things are starting to slowly look good. I just have to have faith and stay strong.

LaChula, If he got 30 days in the box it was a tier 2 ticket more than likely. I've never seen anyone get moved for a tier 2.. Hope that helps.

Danee Boy -

Thank you for the info. I had informed my Husband about that just this week, because I have done some resaerch and came across the same info from what you just wrote to me. Hopefully, and I'm just praying to God that this does happen where he remains there. If not, then the officers are being jerks about it. Once again, thank you!

Well, I got some answers regarding my Husband transfer. His hearing was conducted this past Tuesday, and they have given him 45 days in the box. Anywhere between those 45 days he could be transfer. If he completes his 45 days in the box and not yet transferred -- then they will leave him in Reception until they find a place for him. I just cannot believe that over a ticket of tier 1 he had gotten 45 days and a transfer. How unfair can that be? They had told my Husband to write to Albany so they reinstate his request for lesser time in the box. I'm so upset and sadden by all of this. Yes, I understand that he is not incarcerated in paradise. Better yet, in a prison and I have to understand the reality of all of this. I just do not know how can they approve of the "Box." The "Box" is such a cruel and inhumane place to have someone. How can they expect an inmate to learn from his actions or behavior when this whole procedure is so horrible. If anything, you make an inmate become more violent and angry. Finally, all I have to do now is pray that at least he can be transferred somewhere not so far away from the city. Like my Mother has always told me: "When one door closes...Another Door Opens." he does need to get out from the facility he is in, because he needs to get some programs before his release. Unfortunately, Downstate does not provide any kind of programs. Therefore, he has no choice but to definitely get transferred so he can get started with his programs. Anyhow, thank you all for the support and help.

Hello all, i have a few questions!
I was hoping my future husband could possibly move closer to me,i reside in Canada, so his facility is way far! my question is, can i find the closest facility for him? who would he contact from his end? and secondly im a canadian citizen, if we were to marry can he transfer here to a candian prison?.
Thank you all in advance to all who reply!
regards Empress:thumbsup:

No sorry v

Hey everyone I have a few Question about transfers.
My husband was suppose to be transferred from Upstate C F on the 17th. and he is still there. Does anyone have any idea what would delay a transfer. I know he hasn't gotten in any trouble or anything, How long does it normally take for a inmate to go from the Box back to population? is it possible that they would put him in reception at another facility until they move him to the facility he is suppose to be at where ever that maybe? And if he does go to reception can he call and can i visit?

thanks for all your help!

Once he is finished with his box time they have to take him out of SHU that day. Is he in population in Upstate?? He could be in transit, beleive me that can take days, even a week. The DOC website will still have him listed as being in upstate until he is at his final destination. If you know he is in reception and in which facility, you can go visit him. I am not 100% sure on him calling you, if he got back that privlidge, he should be able to call.

Thanks starzzmom

He was done with his box time on the 17th. I've called the facility a few times and was told he was still in the box. He didn't get another ticket or anything like that. They just said his transfer was pending. i received a letter from him today, and he said they packed him up on the 21st and were moving him the morning of the 22nd. DOC website still tells me he is at Upstate but i expected that. What bothers me is the fact that i talked to someone at the prison yesterday the 23rd and they said he was still in the box. but his letter said something different. :confused: :confused: :confused:

Josesmamita, I really thought that they cannot keep you in SHU past the day he is finished with it, good to know. Maybe for some reason, they couldn't move him on the 22nd. Or maybe they cannot tell you that he has been taken out of there. I'm not sure. I know it is frustrating not knowing. Be patient.