Reviewed on: December 10,2018
Prison Rumors & Jail Scams

Do all inmates have access to their personal email and or the internet?

I have a question for Santa Barbara County main jail. Do all inmates have access to their personal email and or the internet?

NO, there is no internet access for any inmate in any prison or jail.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer December 10,2018 · Prison Rumors & Jail Scams
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NO, there is no internet access for any inmate in any prison or jail. The only way they can get it is by having a smuggled smartphone, which if caught carries server penalties including the possibility of more prison time. 

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Accepted Answer Date Created: December 10,2018
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed December 2018.