I decided it was time to introduce myself since I will be around for a while. My name is Nicole. My boyfriend got sentenced to 3.5 years last Friday. He is still in the county jail now awaiting transfer to a DOC facilty, whenever that maybe. Look forward to talking to everyone.

Welcome to PTO and the VA forum. There are lots of great people here and this forum (and PTO as a whole) is full of info to help you through this. Chin UP!

Hello Nicole and welcome!!

Welcome to PTO!

Hi Nicole,

Welcome to PTO... I am sorry you are in this situation...Stay strong. There are a lot of people on this site with a lot of info, advice, etc. I am fairly new too so I don't know too much but I am really learning a lot since I too am awaiting my destiny!:thumbsup:

Take Care

HI everyone, My better half was sentenced in Sept 06 to 3.5 years...He started out in Fairfax...don't ever get arrested in Fairfax for anything, including jaywalking...then he went to Powhatan and now he was transferred to his permanent place which is Haynesville....he's been in 7 mths and we have 2 yrs, 3mths left until he comes home. Of course if they ever pass Senate Bill SB105S1, his time could be cut and I'll have him home sooner.

bcdcamalot - My guy is actually in Fairfax right now. What is the Senate bill you are refering too?

it gives time off for good behavior and reading and getting your GED..you can read about in on the Virginia General Assembly web site....there's been no action since 12/06 but it's in a committee for review and possible amendment....check it out...oh by the way, Fairfax is the worst place....the food, the way the Police want to bes yell and scream in their faces...as if our situation isn't bad enough....I would drive 2 hours one way to see him and every week, different guards, different rules....depends on their moods...

I am really confused how this site works...can anyone help?

I am really confused how this site works...can anyone help?

Are you looking to post? I would check out all the intro posts they have and possibly contact the moderators too.....

If I can help I will.... I am here in VA like you and Nicole.....

The senate bill got merged with another one and then got soundly beaten and never left committee. Hopefully it will be drafted and introduced again next year. In the mean time, we are stuck with the 85% for good time. :(

Welcome to all the new members! If you have any questions, just post them here or PM me. PTO is a wonderous place full of knowledge and support. Browse around, enter in some discussions, play some games, take some quizzes, talk about TV shows, you name it!!

Hi Nicole,
Welcome to PTO! You will find a lot of great info here so if you have questions, just ask!

:) Hello and welcome to PTO :)

Thanks for such a warm welcome everyone!

Welcome Nicole! This site is full of support and information. We all are or have gone through the separation of having a loved one incarcerated. I hope the time flies by for you. My fiance has been gone now for 9 months and he has about 10 more to go so I am counting down the days! :)

Welcome! This website is great. My fiance has been down for a 2yrs, 7 months and I'm not sure when he gets out. He is serving some time under the old law, which basically means his date can change. My fingers are crossed that he's out by the end of 2008.
If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask. There are tons of very knowledgable people out there in the same situation as you.
The prison family is a close one.

Hi Nicole... Welcome...

I am new here also. The information here is great. My betterhalf is in the Albemarle-Charlottesville Reg. Jail. He has 3yrs but has been in since April on a PV. He is waiting on DOC to do his paperwork. It seems like it takes forever. I am praying he is sent to Coffeewood. I live in Fluvanna and it is not that far. He is a level 2.
I know I will meet some great people here.

hello this is my first time i met a man while working as a guard and we fell in love he will be coming up for parole in nov of this year he has been in prison for 16 years and is serving a life sentence for a crime he did not do i was working at the police department when he was arrested and 10 years later i met him i had no ideal who he was. but i knew about the crime.

Welcome to PTO!! You will find lots of information and support here.

Hi nichole, Glad you found this site. It can be a great comfort sometimes, but the people are great. I wonder If I will ever meet any of them when I go to visit my son in Dillwyn and not ever know that they are the person that got me through that day when I wasn't sure I would make it. It does get a little easier but every once in a while the dragon comes in and Pow! you're in another world. These ladies and gents are there and answer questions and that help greatly. Hang in and we are here. Take care becky

welcome

welcome, you will find lots of information and support here.