At Odom Correctional Institution, it is normal for there to be a delay before your husband can use the phone.
What happens after arrival:
- He must go through intake and orientation
- Orientation can take place anytime within the first few days up to a few weeks
- During this time, access to phones may be limited or not available
Phone access setup:
- He needs to submit and get approval for his phone list
- Once approved, he can begin making calls
About adding money for calls:
- If he is using the inmate-paid system (like Global Tel Link):
- Money added to his account is usually available quickly, sometimes the same day
- Delays can happen depending on how the deposit is made
Typical timeline:
- A few days to a week: still in intake, limited access
- Up to a couple weeks: phone list approved and calling begins
Bottom line:
It can take a little time to get set up, but once his phone list is approved and funds are available, he should be able to call regularly.