Im new to this site, so I hope Im doing this right. My friend was sent last week from New River Valley Regional Jail to Powhatan Reception center. I have not heard from him since he was moved. When I first found this site, someone had this very same question posted but I didnt see any replys to it. Does anyone know if there is a reason why they cannot write letters during the classification process? Im very worried as he always writes me 3 letters a week. If they are not allowing him to send letters, do you think they are at least giving him my letters? Another question, how long might they keep him at the Reception Center? Is there anyone who can help me ???

my boyfriend was moved two weeks ago this past tuesday to sussex 1. which he doesnt belong at, but that is an entirely different topic. anyways, i didnt hear from him for over a week. he called once and talked to my mom the day after he got moved but that was it until the following tues he called one of my boss' to let her know that they can only call at certain times during which i am at work. also you may have to set something up with your phone company too. i did but im not sure how powhatan works. i completely understand what you are asking i felt the same way two weeks ago and didnt get any replies either so i hope i am of some help or comfort to you anyway! also the inmates tend to stay at the reception centers anywhere from 4-8 months. this whole situation is going to feel like a nightmare trust me, i havent heard from my boyfriend since sunday and he was supposed to call yesterday and i havent gotten a letter from him either. it just makes you wonder what is going on im sure!!! well i hope i could help and let me know if there is anything else you need. good luck

Hey thanks for your help. Yeah this is a nightmare. From the local jail he wrote me loads of letters. Now that hes moved I got nuthin. I hope they are giving him my letters. He has 36 years to pull. Me, his mom and his brother is all he has staying in contact with him. This is a friend of 23 years. And I really hope he dont think one of the few people who cares has given up on him. Our letters are all he has to look forward to. Calls are few and far between because of the cost, and call times. Thank you again. And good luck with you and your sweetie.

As jail staff are wont to do, it sounds like they are giving you the run-around. To get them to act civilly towards your friend, here is my two-prong recommendation:

First, call the jail administrator, head, sargeant . . . whomever you can get to talk to you.
As soon as you finish the call, send a letter to the person you talked to confirming all that was discussed.

Jail staff HATE this approach because it creates the dreaded paper trail.

When the jail where my husband is at denied him medical treatment, I took this approach. Within about 24 hours, he was placed in the infirmary and provided medical treatment.

When I needed my husband to sign over power of attorney so I could sell our house, they sat on it until I took this two-prong approach. The funny part is they told my husband to tell me, "NO MORE LETTERS!"

Hah!

It works.

Try it.