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Marriage in Prison

What steps to take to marry an inmate

Me and my boyfriend, fiance we're about to get married right before he was arrested by the u.s. marshals now I would like to know how we would go about getting married while he's locked up. What are the steps we have to take

It sounds like there is a transitional phase ahead for your boyfriend it the US Marshal Service just apprehended him.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer April 16,2017 · Marriage in Prison
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It sounds like there is a transitional phase ahead for your boyfriend it the US Marshal Service just apprehended him. Depending on the charges, he might be able to have a bond and be released. You could marry then. But, if he is held on a warrant that makes that impossible, then he will be in a federal detention facility until the case is heard. Most likely he will be remanded and unable to qualify for a marriage. Marrying an inmate is not a standard practice. It is very seldom approved and usually for long-term inmates with a perfect behavior record. 

Accepted Answer Date Created: April 16,2017
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