Reviewed on: June 26,2018
Inmate Phone Calls

How will they know that I set up an phone account number so we can talk are they notified

You must notify the inmate that you now have a phone number that they are to use to call you only.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer June 13,2018 · Inmate Phone Calls
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You must notify the inmate that you now have a phone number that they are to use to call you only. Using this phone number will make their call to you, less expensive. If you are paying for the call anyway, it might as well be at the lowest possible rate offered.

Accepted Answer Date Created: June 13,2018
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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 June 2018.