Lol.. one of my friends is getting locked up for a non-payment of child support... He turned himself in and he'll be gone for three months. Can they call cell phones? or only land lines? Please, no sarcastic remarks or anything like that.. I want to know.....
2006-10-27 14:58:37 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Most jails will only collect calls. The inmates use a pay phone so I don't think it matters if it is cellular or land-line. However, most cell phones have a automatic block for collect calls, so you should call your provider for more information. Also some jails allow inmates to have a phone card, so you might want to check into that.
2006-10-27 15:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by marc f 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is some confusion amongst people who don't work in the criminal justice system so far as what is and is not allowed in prisons. As Ave Girl pointed out in her answer above, it all depends on the prison.
The link below will take you to a webpage which will explain how inmates are assigned to the appropriate prison. It should give someone a quick grounding on how this is done.
Keep in mind that the page only concerns the ranking system that is used in the US state of New Jersey. All states have their own ranking system and ways to determine which prisoner goes where, but these systems are usually similar.
To finally get around to answering the question, cell phones and other devices are allowed in low security prisons. Their use is usually strictly proscribed, though, so the number of calls made and the time during the day when they are made is usually restricted.
If you are wondering about the details, then I very strongly urge you to contact your state's Department of Corrections and ask. They will provide all the information you need.
James
2006-10-27 15:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by James R. Rummel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the owner of the cell phone can pre pay the phone company so that they can accept the calls.
It is also up to the prison. They basically do what they want (the prisons) so I don't really want to tell you something that may not be true by tomorrow. The rules are different for every prison so it is hard if the prisoner is shipped off to different places all the time.
2006-10-27 15:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The local jail here uses a company that will allow you to go to Wal-Mart & pay a Money gram, and put so much $$ on your phone and they can call til you use it all up. Also some of the prison/jails sell phone cards in their comissary now too.
2006-10-27 15:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by piethedog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think they can. My husband works at a prison and tried to call me on my cell phone from a pay phone there and it didn't work.
2006-10-27 15:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Tori ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cell phone just for the first calls.
2006-10-27 15:49:25 · answer #6 · answered by Fast Pace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think because while ma friend's father was in prison for 3months. he did call my home phone and somtimes he called my cell phone but it depends on if he behaves while he is locked up. i think u should visit him
2006-10-27 15:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by t.ilubsshanelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can only call collect, and only talk for 15mins at the cost of about 15.00 dollars for that time. And only on land lines
2006-10-27 15:35:11 · answer #8 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you have to go 2 your company and they will put it on your phone it cost like $50 (well mine does) its simple but you have 2 go there first and let them do it, it wont work until you pay for it!
2006-10-27 15:03:54 · answer #9 · answered by finenazfuk 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
THEY HAVE PAY PHONES AT THE JAIL?
2006-10-27 15:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋