Reviewed on: September 04,2019
Inmate Phone Calls

Is it possible to phone to an inmate if we live in a foreign country?

The inmate cannot receive calls, they have to initiate them.
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✓ Verified answer August 26,2019 · Inmate Phone Calls
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The inmate cannot receive calls, they have to initiate them. If you are out of the country, the inmate will have to pay the international rates for the company that has the service contract at the facility to call you.

Accepted Answer Date Created: August 26,2019
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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 September 2019.