Reviewed on: September 21,2023
General Prison Questions-Terminology

How do a inmate know to call you

They teach incoming inmates the rules for making outbound calls during orientation (which occurs in the first week of arrival at the prison).
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✓ Verified answer September 19,2023 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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They teach incoming inmates the rules for making outbound calls during orientation (which occurs in the first week of arrival at the prison). If someone puts money on their books, the unit secretary gives them a notification of the deposit.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: September 19,2023
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