Lock down at Pelican Bay?

California Sunshine · #1 04-07-2003, 10:58 PM

What does this mean exactly? No mail and calls?
I hadn't heard from my friend in about a week which is odd since I have been getting one to two letters a day and neither had his Mom so she called today and they said he is in lock down for fighting!
What happend to all the mail I have sent? Will he get it when he gets off lock down? Is he able to send mail while on??????

Thanks

Valerie · #2 04-07-2003, 11:06 PM

I'm not sure but when my son was in P.B. He could never make phone calls but he could always write.He was in the SHU so he was always on lock down so to speak.

Cameo · #3 04-07-2003, 11:06 PM

Imarie, I'm not sure about the particulars on what is happening at Pelican Bay, but I just had to post, because the conditions at Pelcian Bay sicken me anyway. Just HOW much more of a lock-down or restrictive can they be?

I hope you'll hear from your friend soon and I'm sure BSS (Barbara) will be a long soon to post any information she has!

Pammie

California Sunshine · #4 04-07-2003, 11:12 PM

Thanks girls...I know nothing about PB really as this is his first time in any prison so I'm not exactly sure what "lock down " means I just knew something had to be going on when I didnt get mail!

Valerie · #5 04-07-2003, 11:20 PM

Imarie, As Pammie said, BSS will be able to tell you more.I hope you hear from him soon.

**Barbara** · #6 04-07-2003, 11:31 PM

Hi Imarie, I have not heard anything about a lock down at the Bay. Your friend must be on the main yard my son is in the SHU that means locked down all the time. Lock down means they put you in a cell by yourself and take away all your privileges, phone, canteen, mail what ever they want to take away. I got a letter from my son yesterday and I know if anything bad was going on in the whole prison he would tell me. They had a riot there a couple of years ago and I went nuts until I heard from him. Check the net and see if there is some news I have missed. Love Barbara

California Sunshine · #7 04-08-2003, 12:08 AM

Thanks BSS It isn't the whole jail just him from what I understand,got in trouble for a fight.I was just wondering if that did mean no mail incoming or outgoing for him and would my mail reach him eventually after he is out of lock down.

**Barbara** · #8 04-08-2003, 12:39 AM

Yes he will get the mail I am sure. He can probably write too but they will slow play his mail. Do we have his birth date? If not just PM me his info and I will put him on the birthday list. If you already have sent it to me don't worry I have been taking a lot of pain killers this week LOL and I am kind of out of it. Love Barbara

California Sunshine · #9 04-11-2003, 09:40 PM

Got my first letter today from the "hole'" FINALLY! He's doing ok but has been bumped from Level 1 to a level 4 and has to go before the "commitee" to determine what actions will be taken I guess.My next letter should tell me the news I believe he was to see them yesterday.

**Barbara** · #10 04-11-2003, 10:36 PM

Hi Imarie, if it is just a fight that he got into he will probably get a short term in the SHU maybe 6 months to a year. It will mean no phone calls and visiting through glass only. Your friend needs to learn that in this prison you can not break the rules because the punishment is very severe. Please let us know what you find out. I will be going up in July and I will find out if my son knows your friend. Love Barbara

California Sunshine · #11 04-12-2003, 01:41 PM

Another letter today,seems he got 90 days but I believe he has to go back before the commitee again.Couldn't really understand what he wrote LOL His writing isn't the best! He is is high spirits,his letter made me laugh and grin so thats good at least!

**Barbara** · #12 04-12-2003, 07:25 PM

Glad to hear he did not get to much time. Are you planning on visiting this summer. I am going in July and so is Linda Davis. Let me know maybe we can meet. Love Barbara

California Sunshine · #13 04-13-2003, 01:50 AM

Hi BSS yes His Mother and I are planning on going in August sometime,looks like we will miss each other by a month! I will PM you with his bday info,I just wanted to ask him if he minded if I posted it beforehand,I'm sure he won't so as soon as I hear back I will let you know.

LucidDream · #14 04-13-2003, 01:52 AM

Imarie,
glad to hear you finally heard from him and that he sounds good.

Hopefully I will be approved to visit Richard (Barb's son) and I can meet you ladies in August.

Cindy

California Sunshine · #15 04-13-2003, 09:58 PM

Thanks Lucid! I'm planning an August trip maybe we could meet up?

BSS,Can they get pictures in the SHU? I wrote asking my guy but I figured I'd get a reply from you faster!