I am searching for Ronnie Perkins. Taken to the Federal Institution in Ashland, KY earlier this month. If anyone can help me in contacting him-I would be grateful.

From WAP finding info on inmate:
Kentucky - Kentucky has an automated system, called V.I.N.E. It allows you to place a free and anonymous call, using a touch-tone phone, you can locate and or receive information on an inmate at: 1-800-511-1670
Phone: 502-564-4726

This is from the www.bop.gov website

Inmate Information for RONNIE GAYLE PERKINS
Inmate Register Number : 09701-032
Name : RONNIE GAYLE PERKINS
Age : 58
Race : WHITE
Sex : MALE
Projected Release Date : 3/02/2008
Location : ASHLAND FCI
PO BOX 888
ASHLAND , KY 41105

Phone Number 606)928-6414

This is all the information the the Federal website had. If you need anything more, there are other people on this site who will be able to assist.

Any idea about the rules on writing and sending gifts?

The rules regarding correspondence and packages is outlined in detail by the Bureau of Prisons on their website. It is difficult to locate, so I am providing specific step-by-step instructions on how to reach that area, where you can read the "Program Statement" that applies.

Go to www.bop.gov

Click on "Inmate Information".

Click on "inmate programs and services"

In the list provided, click on "Visiting, Telephones, and Correspondence"

In the next list, click on "Correspondence"

Scroll down to rule # 5265.11 (on the left column) and CLICK on that.

It will pull up a .pdf document (Adobe Acrobat Reader), and you can read the entire policy regarding written correspondence and packages.

You can no longer send packages into the Fed prison with out it coming from the publisher.
You cant send stamps,paper,envelopes either.
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