Vanessa A
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Probably not.  How old is he and how long will he be incarcerated?

 

If he is over 18, then you would need to provide over half of his support.  His support includes housing, electricity, food, etc.  Since the prison/jail provided his housing, utilities and food, you would not have provided over half of his support. 

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