Can an inmate be transferred to a prison closer to home?
The Division of Prisons recognizes that most families would like their relative in prison to be housed close to home, to make visitation easier for the family. Generally, the division attempts to facilitate this, but due to limited bed space, custody level, the inmate’s program needs and other factors, transfer to the prison nearest home may not always be possible. If an inmate wants to transfer to another prison, he or she must submit a written request to his or her case manager. However, this does not guarantee that the transfer will be granted.
