Reviewed on: March 05,2019
General Prison Questions-Terminology

How can I relay a message immediately to an inmate that I need him to call me

Not normally.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer March 01,2019 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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Not normally. You can call the facility and speak to a counselor or case manager and ask nicely if they will relay a message. The rules are usually against this, but if you ask nicely, they might pass along your urgent message.

Accepted Answer Date Created: March 01,2019
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