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How do I set up calls and notify my inmate?

I have a friend in Marion County Jail in Palmyra Missouri. How do I set up a calling plan for him & how wilol he know that it's set up to be able to call me.

When you set up a Discount Telephone Plan with InmateAid, we will give you a coupon code to write your inmate and let them know that there is a new number to
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✓ Verified answer March 26,2015 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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When you set up a Discount Telephone Plan with InmateAid, we will give you a coupon code to write your inmate and let them know that there is a new number to call, and you'll explain to them how it works. We will even make the coupon good for a picture too.

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Accepted Answer Date Created: March 26,2015
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