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Reviewed on: July 19,2023
General Prison Questions-Terminology

can i carry phone to prison

NEVER!
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer July 19,2023 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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NEVER! cellphones are prohibited in ANY penal facility. In fact, if you try to carry one into the intake, they will immediately throw you in the SHU (the hole, solitary confinement) if just for being less than self-aware. Stay away from other inmates that might have smuggled a cell phone in, you will be able to use the public phone with money on your account.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: July 19,2023
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