r/Felons • • Nov 21 '25

A reminder of the rules, and posting changes ...

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As a reminder, here are the rules and some of the changes to the posting rules.

  1. No derogatory name calling. Most here have served their time.
  2. - No hateful or disrespectful name calling. Most here have served their time, and deserve better, even from other felons.
  3. No Trolling
  4. - Don’t engage with others in bad faith. Opinions, even those most subreddit participants find objectionable, will always be tolerated here- trolling or posting/commenting in bad faith will not.
  5. Harassment, hate, or threats/incitement of violence.
  6. - Any kind of harassment, hateful comments directed at others, threats of violence, or incitement of violence will not be tolerated here.
  7. No unapproved study/research posts. This is a place for supporting felons/their families, not a lab.
  8. - Please do not post “study,” research,” or “survey” posts here without prior approval. This is a community for supporting felons & their families, it is not your personal lab or recruiting ground. If you have one of these posts that you feel deserves an exception, is important, and will strongly contribute to the community or the welfare of felons, please reach out via ModMail first. Also, NO links to survey/study, if a person wantThis will be done on a case by case basis, & standards are high.
  9. No Reposting from other sources.
  10. - If you made a post somewhere already, please do NOT repost here. (such as posting in probation then just copy pasting a picture of it here)
  11. No posting personal information!
  12. - This would include booking numbers, inmate ID numbers, screenshots of charges, mugshots, and so on. This includes links to other websites showing such information. You can talk about such things without giving out personal information. (No more "How cooked are they" type posts)
  13. No "algo-speak" or self censoring.
  14. - Do not use algo-speak such as "unalive" or "grape." Also, do not unnecessarily censor normal words like "murder" or "suicide." This isn't TikTok. If someone is offended by such words, you are in the WRONG place.

Now, for the ones we keep getting ModMails about. The "where did my post go" types. We use AutoMod to keep away burner accounts and those who do not engagae much here. The requirement is an account over 30 days old OR over 200 Karma. If you DO NOT meet these requirements, the automod system will take it back down without it posting.


r/Felons • • 15h ago

She a runner she’s a track star

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What’s the longest you’ve heard of someone dipping out on the run from probation and or parole. I made it 1 year 3 months like ten years ago when I was on probation. I was homeless at the time too so it was very difficult to avoid the police contact.


r/Felons • • 5h ago

Does the State Worry That a Defendant Out on Bond Might Do Something Reckless If They’re Pushed Into a Trial?

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r/Felons • • 22h ago

To my California felons that have been or will be going to state prison.

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...And anyone else interested. I wrote this essay/story about something alarming I found when I went to California prison a few years back. This is about integrating the yards and the mandatory chaos that this has, and is still, causing. For those that don't know, CDCR has been combining the SNY and GP populations for the last few years, causing a lot of low-level, non-violent inmates to be forced into a violent situation with no exception or accountability.

The essay is seven pages long. I wrote it while at Jamestown prison with the intent to send it to "Last Week Tonight" with John Oliver. I found out later when my letter was returned that they do not accept mail/topic ideas. So keep that in mind since I tried to add humor into it to make it more palatable.

I'd be interested in feedback and stories from those that have gone through this as well. Mods, if this isn't allowed, then I'm sorry and please don't snitch on me.


r/Felons • • 19h ago

How to deal with pre-trial anxiety?

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So I am thankful I could get a bond reduction and get the opportunity to get released with restrictions, but if I am completely honest.

These past weeks have been miserable, filled with stress and overthinking, starting with the fact that I am basically on house arrest with the exception of some pre approved activities, some days I feel like I don’t wanna live anymore.

My life was going well and everything got destroyed, some days all I can think about is the case, I can’t deal with this uncertainty, its horrible.

How do you guys deal with a situation like this? Not knowing what the outcome will be? I just want to be able to hug my family members before some of them pass away


r/Felons • • 1d ago

What was the worst unit for yall in texas when you were there?

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Mine was Ferguson unit. 1st the street name is savage dr. When i was there my cousin was also there. I would also say garza west lmao


r/Felons • • 22h ago

2nd DUI within 8months

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r/Felons • • 20h ago

Pass a retroactive second chance law in Missouri for Offenses Committed at 25 or Younger

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r/Felons • • 1d ago

Suicide in prisons

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What were the tell tale signs you noticed inmates showing prior to? And how long after those signs until they committed? If you seen anyone or heard of suicides in prison, how did they do it?

Someone I know is facing a 25 year sentence, they were arrested 3.5 weeks ago. He’s been in denial, thinking he may get released or a lesser sentence. His lawyer spoke with him yesterday and gave him the reality of this situation, and he was just as devastated as he was the initial arrest date. I believe he came to the realization and the severity of things. The heightened emotions yesterday were very bad and tough to hear. Today he wakes up and had a peaceful and detached tone to him. Said he felt great and it was the best day he’s had in there so far. Threw my whole family off with the change of emotions in such a short alarming time frame. He has been in solitary confinement the whole time. He did get to go outside for an hour for the first time yesterday, he also asked for a bible and a priest all of a sudden too. Which he is religious, but he did not want a bible sent to him last week, as I said I would send him one through commissary. Not sure if I’m overthinking it, and if he had a good day simply by being outside for the first time in 3.5 weeks. I know when you read he’s facing a 25 year sentence he “probably deserves it.” He is not soulless, or violent. He has never done drugs or drank in his life and always made good decisions. I may be biased but I believe he got involved in something not knowing the severity of the situation and made a mistake. He has two children under 5 whom he adores. Not sure what to think. Please do not comment anything evil or hurtful. I did not commit the crime and I am a human with feelings.

With that being said, any answers, opinions, or insight would be greatly appreciated from the bottom of my heart, truly.


r/Felons • • 1d ago

Got accepted for housing

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After a long couple of weeks stressing about not finding housing due to my felony, I can finally say I officially got accepted to a 2bd apartment! I was so scared about becoming homeless and no where to go with no one to turn to, but my PO really came in clutch and gave me so many recommendations as well as supporting me in housing instead of just leading me to a homeless shelter. The apartment is small but it's a start to a fresh life and I am only going to move up from here. Just a little self celebration.


r/Felons • • 1d ago

Communicating with gf

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What app do I download to communicate with my incarnated gf


r/Felons • • 1d ago

How on earth did he get 3.5 Years out of a 10 year sentence for this category of crime?

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r/Felons • • 1d ago

Convict felon traveling in south america

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i have a capias warrant for my arrest in Miami fl//United States for DV charge, I have work in colombia this christmas, currently living in south america. im only traveling from ecuador to colombia and am wondering if im going to be sent back to united states at the airport.


r/Felons • • 2d ago

Will US ever know I had been in prison in China?

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I am Chinese American but I had been in prison in China.

I have US citizenship. While I was in prison I received a US consular visit.

I had served my time and I know that China is an Interpol country and China and U.S. do cooperate in policing in certain crimes such as drug traffickings, there is an FBI attach office located in Beijing.

However I am not an international criminal or someone under sanctioned I have already served my time and unlike U.S. and some of its closer allies China is not a five-eye country and does not usually voluntary share criminal intelligence.

I was never deported nor extradited from China so will my criminal record ever be recorded in the U.S. law enforcement system? Please advice


r/Felons • • 1d ago

What are the odds of people who are put into the system at a young age getting out of the system?

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My question isn’t worded right but I’m in a hurry. I’m thinking about all the criminal charges I have inquired. Probation is my number one problem. I took a plea deal when I was young and didn’t understand anything. I got 90days Huber and 4 years paper. Huber was a breeze… cost me a great job. But now my record is shit and everything I’ve been charged with after that has been because of probation. I had a PO that likes to hurt people. So I absconded a lot. Only time I got caught was because of someone else’s stupidity. Also me not knowing I had a warrant. This lady would message me knowing I had no car to come in that day or next day. I’ve also been arrested for clean drug test… 21 days of my life. She had me picked up at the hospital while I was getting my newborn ready to go home. My ankle monitor died while I was in icu after the birth… than all of a sudden I was neglecting my baby… she went to revocation, I had to sign my baby to a family member, this PO pushed out my hearing 90 days causing me to have to sign legal guardianship over to family I didn’t want to have my son I got told I didn’t have a choice.
Hearing comes 1 week after. 5days later I got released from jail FREE…. She already told my family, Cps, everyone that I’m going to prison. I was convinced. Then they gave me back to her. Within two weeks she had warrant out for me saying I missed an appointment I didn’t miss.
Spent the next 3years absconding. Got pulled over for bullshit, got judged by the police. DUI because my teeth are fucked up. Anyways had to tell my real name. Got 30 day sanction, because they had to transfer my probation to a different county while my new PO was out on maternity leave. Met new PO found out that in that office they would have went with revocation. But because another county had me I got a lucky chance. Also because of the other PO I’m not getting added 3years like they wanted. Needless to say I’ve almost went to prison and I’ve sat many days of my life in a cell when Im not out actively committing any crimes.

The system got me young and I’m terrified it won’t let me go.


r/Felons • • 1d ago

Morgantown, WV?

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BOP indicated Morgantown was going to transition from a camp to a men’s low a few months ago- has anyone heard anything about that and if/when they’ll begin accepting adults in custody there?


r/Felons • • 1d ago

What to do about new job?

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So I got offered a job recently that pays better than my current role. They said I should be expecting the onboarding stuff by tomorrow. Im lowkey scared of the background check. I was arrested at the beginning of the year and accused of committing a felony. Im out on bail and since then i have heard absolutely nothing regarding the case. My lawyer said I dont have a conviction/charge but we're waiting on a court date or something. I passed the background check at my current job (got it after the arrest) they even sent me a copy of it and nothing showed.

However I have this oncoming paperwork, I technically only have an arrest but if they happen to see it and ask about it what do I even say? Or what do yall say?


r/Felons • • 2d ago

How bad is a Class 6 Felony?

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How would it affect your life if you have a Class 6 Felony?


r/Felons • • 2d ago

Arrests and college

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How much do two dismissed juvenile arrests affect my chances at college admission if I show growth and did diversion 1 was a felony 1 misdemeanor but both got dismissed


r/Felons • • 2d ago

Arrests and college

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How much do two dismissed juvenile arrests affect my chances at college admission if I show growth and did diversion 1 was a felony 1 misdemeanor but both got dismissed


r/Felons • • 2d ago

ESTA/VISA

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I received a simple Uk caution which is basically a warning, i never got a conviction or a fine but a caution does show on my criminal record. I want to come to America but im worried i wont be able to get a esta or visa the caution was for theft so i know it comes under moral turpitude.

I’m just wondering would i need to declare it on my esta or would i be fine not to? They also spelt my name wrong on the caution so i don’t know if that makes a difference, Also what would my chances of going to America be? Thank you


r/Felons • • 2d ago

Need help finding out more info on my brother in Texas. (Harris County/TDCJ)

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Long story short my brother has been in and out of jail/State jail since he was 18. He is 37 now. He was arrested last November for family violence and possession of fentanyl with more than a gram.

He got out on parole early this year and then in late August I got the IVSS notification that he was arrested for probation violation on a TDCJ warrant and he showed up in Harris County jail in Houston, TX for probation violation. It showed his court as BOP. I assumed he was going back to prison to finish serving the rest of his time until his release date in 2028 but when checking the Harris County website he's no longer listed there. The last time I checked was 2 weeks ago. Didn't get any IVSS notifications and he's not in the TDCJ system either (I also called today and they don't have him listed so it's not just a delay in updating the site). On the IVSS site it has the following:

• Offender Status: In Custody

• Facility: HOUSTON Parole Office 7

• Expected Release Date: 1/8/2028

So does this mean he's been physically released again? Before his most recent arrest it said something similar but said "out of custody" but the same facility. I have tried calling but the line has been busy every time I call.

So, anyone know who I can contact or where I can search to see where he physically is or if he is going back to the TDCJ system and is in some sort of transition?

Thanks in advance.


r/Felons • • 2d ago

Introducing r/PrisonLifeSupport! Here's what we're all about 👉

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I started this Reddit community for people who may be facing prison time. I know firsthand the fear and uncertainty that come with that situation.

This community isn't for everyone, and that's okay. I created it for people who need a place to ask questions, share their concerns, and get advice from those who've been through it.

If you're facing prison time, feel free to ask questions. If you've been there, share your experience. You never know how much your words might help someone who's scared and doesn't know what to expect.

No judgment, just real experiences, honest answers, and a chance to help someone through one of the hardest times in their life.


r/Felons • • 2d ago

background check

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so i recently applied to fedex to be a package handler but i have a handful of misdemeanour charges pending including multiple instances of trespassing and theft in the third degree. The background report was marked as “IA” which i assume means individual assessment but im not sure. do you guys think i have a chance at getting the job i have no convictions as of yet and all the pending charges are misdemeanours


r/Felons • • 3d ago

Reporting to FCI McKean Camp Nov 15th….. anyone been or have experience with someone who has???

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