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Notsurewheretogo

Member since
December 2019

89 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 11:39amReport post

Hi guys,

So sentencing is tomorrow please could you advise what you would pack for a prison bag.

I want to make sure he has everything he needs.

Thanks

Maij

Member since
December 2020

287 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 12:05pmReport post

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Edited Tue December 14, 2021 6:12am

Chelsea 1

Member since
June 2021

891 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 1:05pmReport post

Finger crossed for you

Xx

Blueshoes

Member since
July 2021

24 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 1:49pmReport post

Hoping you get the best possible outcome Notsurewheretogo!

Dawn14

Member since
June 2021

472 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 1:59pmReport post

Hope everything goes OK tomorrow xx thinking of the best possible out come xx

Worrieddaugther

Member since
June 2021

32 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 2:33pmReport post

Thinking of you and husband tomorrow prayers he won't be needing the prison bag xxx

Notalone1970

Member since
May 2021

98 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 3:34pmReport post

Things that you might want to consider for the prison bag,

It is first important to remember that when someone first goes into prison they will be a standared prisoner, untill you become an enhanced prisoner you cant ware your own cloths. You can ware your own under ware, socks, shoes and outer coat, while a standard prisoner. I would also advise that when they enter reception they aske the desk officer at the prison to place them on Rule 45 otherwise refered to as "sign on the rule" this will mean tha they will be housed in the vulnerable prisoners unit which will be a lot safer than general population.

Things you should think about taking with you, 14 pairs of socks, 14 pieces of underware ( you will only get to do laundry once a week and if there is a lock down you might miss your day), Pyjamas, 2x towel and Flannel, flip flops for the shower, trainers and a good outer coat that is good for autum and winter, ensure that any personal cloths are not black or white.

For when you do get given enhanced have a blue pair of jeans and a few neutral tops that you can ware while you wait for relative to send in cloths.

roll on Deodorant, razor and two Cartridges of razor blades, shower gel, shampoo, shaving cream, toothpaste and tooth brush, hairbrush, shaving brush (none of the Toiletries can be in pressurised cans)

Find a small battery powered portable radio and ear phones, a pack of AAA and AA batteries, a book of 24 first class stamps and 24 2nd class stamps, writing pad and pen, 4 good books, all your medication, a spare pair of glasses if you ware them, a list of all your contact numbers and the relationship to you

Also have on you £100/£150 in cash that will be placed in the prison spends account, as it will take time for your relatives to work out the online system to send money in.

hope it helps

Edited Thu August 19, 2021 7:43pm

Becky1234

Member since
March 2021

208 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 5:07pmReport post

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, hoping for the best possible outcome for you. Fingers crossed you bring hubby and bag home . Take care & let us know .. we are all holding your hand from far away xx

Notsurewheretogo

Member since
December 2019

89 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 6:20pmReport post

Thanks guys! You have no idea how much this means to me.

Everyone is being really positive but I am keeping myself firmly in the prison court.

Today I am finding myself saying this will be the last time we do this and that.

Plus our solicitor has had the ping so won't be in court. Luckily our QC is still coming just hope she is up to it.

Countrygirl

Member since
July 2021

37 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 8:56pmReport post

Really hope it goes well. So so hard but this forum does help.

Has anyone any idea of how much the court costs are and could be. It does of course depend on the length of what happens but hoping to understand what might be rough estimate of costs.



thanks

ScaredLamb

Member since
May 2021

203 posts

Posted Thu August 19, 2021 10:15pmReport post

Hi

Just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow. We are there in spirit.

Cloud

Member since
May 2021

153 posts

Posted Fri August 20, 2021 7:05amReport post

Thinking of you xx

Orchid94

Member since
July 2021

98 posts

Posted Fri August 20, 2021 8:47amReport post

I just wanted to say Good luck for today. Wishing you the best possible outcome! X