prison transfer

Moving between facilities

A prison transfer is the movement of an inmate from one correctional facility to another.

Transfers happen for various reasons: security concerns, overcrowding, medical needs, proximity to family, or preparation for release.

He requested a prison transfer to be closer to his kids.

The process typically requires administrative approval and can take weeks or months.

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Opposites
movement within vs. exit from system

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To let go

parole · discharge · liberation · exoneration · conditional release

continued custody vs. freedom

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Absence of constraint

liberty · emancipation · getting out · going home · reentry

direction of movement

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Entry or confession

incarceration · imprisonment · booking · commitment · remand

Family

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