Reviewed on: November 07,2018
Inmate Phone Calls

How long does it take to get a phone list approved?

Depends on where your inmate is.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer November 07,2018 · Inmate Phone Calls
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Depends on where your inmate is. Federal, the approval is instant. State prisons require a little more time. County there is no approval list, the inmate just dials out if they have money on their books.

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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 November 2018.