Patrick Irving

Censorship Notice: Idaho prisoners forbidden from referring their loved ones to Idaho Statesman/Idaho Capital Sun article

Another incredibly informative article detailing court battles and concerns–and possibly uncovering a full-on conspiracy!–with the Idaho Department of Correction’s procurement of execution drugs appears to be making the Department uncomfortable. So uncomfortable, in fact, that the article’s title alone is grounds for immediate mail and messaging censorship, as found out today by our First Amend … Continue reading “Censorship Notice: Idaho prisoners forbidden from referring their loved ones to Idaho Statesman/Idaho Capital Sun article”

COVID at IMSI

The following memo was distributed to IMSI residents today, following infections among facility food service workers and staff. I credit IMSI leadership with distributing this memo as many residents showing symptoms have been hesitant to present them or communicate them to their families, for fear of initiating a quarantine and ruining phone, shower and dayroom … Continue reading “COVID at IMSI”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Jan. ’22

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Dec. ’21 Welcome to the January edition of First Amend This! This publication provides an insider look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction community. If you wish to assist this effort, share the link, copy and paste, or print and send this issue to another. Friends … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Jan. ’22”

ANOTHER JPAY CHRISTMAS: RIPPING INMATES OFF IN THE NAME OF BABY JESUS

The media provider for Idaho prisoners has no problem ripping them off to celebrate Jesus’s birthday. Following the release of a promotion for upcoming discounts, JPay rescinded their offer after funds were already transferred from prisoner trust accounts into the JPay media system. From the miniscule wages they make by the hour to the funds … Continue reading “ANOTHER JPAY CHRISTMAS: RIPPING INMATES OFF IN THE NAME OF BABY JESUS”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Dec. ’21

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Nov. ’21 WELCOME to the December edition of First Amend This! This publication provides an insider look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction community. If you wish to assist this effort, share the link, copy and paste, or print and send this issue to another. Friends … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Dec. ’21”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Nov. ’21

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter Oct. ’21 WELCOME to the November issue of First Amend This! This publication provides an insider look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction community. If you wish to assist this effort, share the link, cut and paste, or print and send a copy to another. … … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Nov. ’21”

COOKIES FOR THE INCARCERATED: MARK RENICK’S COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EFFORT

For several years now, fan favorite Mark Renick has worked with St. Vincent de Paul and team to bring the holidays to Idaho’s maximum-security prison with big-a** bags full of beloved Christmas cookies. In an extremely classy maneuver, to be enjoyed by all involved, this year Mark and friends have decided to expand Cookies For … Continue reading “COOKIES FOR THE INCARCERATED: MARK RENICK’S COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EFFORT”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter Oct. ’21

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Sept. ’21 WELCOME to the October issue of First Amend This! This publication provides an insider look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction community. If you wish to assist this effort, share the link, cut and paste, or print and send a copy to another. … … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter Oct. ’21”

Idaho Department of Correction Parole Hearing Interview Packet

Per IDOC Policy 602.26.01.014 (Program Management for Inmates), parole hearing interview packets are to be delivered four months prior to parole hearings. This week I watched as several arrived late, giving my neighbors just eight working days to collect all their reference letters and letters of verification; their work, treatment, scholastic and military histories; the … Continue reading “Idaho Department of Correction Parole Hearing Interview Packet”

First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Sept. ’21

Previous: First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Aug. ’21 WELCOME to the September issue of First Amend This! This publication provides an insider look at issues affecting the Idaho Department of Correction community. If you wish to assist this effort, share the link, cut and paste, or print and send a copy to another. … … Continue reading “First Amend This!: An IDOC Newsletter, Sept. ’21”