Do they transfer inmates closer to home before release?
My son is in Calhoun Correctional Institution, which is 8-10 hours from our home. He's due to be released sometime in December. We have not seen him due to the distance. He's been there since 2015. I thought they tried to bring them closer to home before departure?
Mary Boeckman
Not likely, transfers happen but with such a short out date, we are doubtful that they will move him.
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Not likely, transfers happen but with such a short out date, we are doubtful that they will move him.
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