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Ardess Melvin Ballard committed some Misdemeanor / Felony under Federal Jurisdiction. He was sentenced to serve prison time and is held captive in the CDCR - Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI). The inmate is currently in Tracy, California. You can visit the facility during permitted hours. The inmate's release date is Unknown.
Calling Inmate: The facility's telephone provider is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork. Prisons only allow Collect Calls; you must set up an account with the facility's telephone provider. For more information, call the facility at 209-835-4141. Calls are allowed only between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM (Tracy, California timezone); surcharges may apply for calls to the facility. Read our prison phone call guide if it's your first time calling an inmate.
Mailing Inmate: You can send mail to the following address to reach the inmate:
Mail is only allowed through the USPS; Other private couriers aren't allowed. You can send only letters, pictures, and legal items through the mail. Please don't send money or illegal things; the prison will reject them and return them to you. You can also get permanently banned from sending any items to the prisoner.
Visiting In-Person: You can travel to Ardess Melvin Ballard, CDCR - Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI), Tracy, California, the inmate's current location. But before your visit, you should check the following checklist:
- Rules: To have a successful visit, you should know the facility's timings. This will make your visit smoother. Learn more about Facility Rules and Regulations.
- Timing: To avoid harassment, get a brief about the Facility Visiting Timings.
- Directions to the facility: Refer to the map below.
If you are a first-time visitor to the prison, read our Ultimate Guide for Visitation. You must also submit a visitor approval application to the facility; depending on the state, this application might vary. Download State-Wise Visitor Approval Applications.
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We found 1 crime & traffic record from the federal database for Ardess Melvin Ballard. He is currently serving prison time for his offence/misdemeanour.
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Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to Ardess Melvin Ballard, incarcerated in the CDCR - Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI), you can use any of the following methods:
- Online: Send money at www.accesscorrections.com, Jpay.com, Western Union, MoneyGram
- Visiting Facility: Using a debit or credit card at facility kiosks.
- Money order: You can send a money order by Mail (USPS only). Some facilities might require you to fill out an additional form to send a money order to the inmate's trust fund.
- Cashier's check: Send a cashier's check by mail; some facilities might require you to fill out an additional form to include with the mail.
- Using Phone: TouchPay and JPay allow you to send money to your inmate's trust fund. Call 1-800-574-5729 to send money through JPay, or use TouchPay Service by calling 1-866-232-1899. [Service fee might be applicable].
You can read our ultimate Guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the facility website to learn more about the process.
How can we help the inmate?
Depending on the status of their trial, you can help an inmate in many ways. As a family member or friend of a prisoner, you should know the basic steps for handling every situation. Below are the four steps every inmate has to go through in their cycle of incarceration.
Recently Arrested
If the inmate was recently arrested, you can help them by getting bail.
- The first step is always to provide them with mental support.
- Hire a criminal defence lawyer.
- Pay their bail bond.
- If the parties involved don't want to resolve the case, prepare for trial.
Supporting an incarcerated loved one can put a serious financial strain on your household. Our guide on financial assistance programs for families of incarcerated people covers government benefits, nonprofit support, and emergency aid to help keep your family stable.
Sentenced to jail time
Before going to prison, you must help the convict prepare for their time in jail. It can be both physically and mentally challenging for the person. Get him to pre-prison counselling as soon as possible. The person needs to be mentally prepared and calm before going to the facility. Get them thoroughly medically checked to determine whether any severe illness exists. Hand over your valuables to your family before going to the facility.
To understand more about challenges inside the prison, check out our article on what life inside prison really looks like for a quick, honest look at inmate routines and communication.
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In Prison
Being a prisoner's family or friends, you must be very supportive. You can do so by doing the following:
- Give them a regular visit.
- Sending them letters and photos.
- By keeping in touch via phone and video calls.
- By mailing them books and magazines to read.
- Send them money for essential items for prison shopping.
Life After Prison
Time after prison can determine a person's future. Family and friends must know what to do once a prisoner is released; read our Guide to a Better Life After Prison. Reentry into society should be a smooth process, and proper reentry ensures a low recidivism rate in the community.
You should cooperate with the person and help him get reinstated in society. Continuous judgment and mistreatment can lead him back to prison. Below are a few things you can do to help the inmate:
- Help him understand the new world and what changed.
- Get him back to school or work.
- Reunions with friends and family can also help a person return to normal.
- Engage the person in a recreational activity.
- Get them to therapy and Counseling sessions regularly.
Penpals of Ardess Melvin Ballard
The following are the fellow co-inmates of Ardess Melvin Ballard, serving time in the same prison:
Armando Palafox
Armando Posada
Armando Manriquez Lemus
Arnel Antoinel Humphrey
Arnulfo Chavarin
Aron William Kimball
Arthur Chakrian
Arthur Eddings
Arthur Hernandez
Arthur Macias
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Eligibility for parole or early release depends on several factors, including the nature of the charges, the length of the sentence, behavior while incarcerated, and applicable state laws. To determine if Ardess Melvin Ballard is eligible for parole or early release, it is best to consult the correctional facility: CDCR - Deuel Vocational Institution (DVI) or contact the relevant parole board for the most up-to-date information regarding eligibility criteria and timelines.
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