Is There Any Way to Receive Inmate Calls for Free?
Can I talk to a inmate at no charge on the phone as I'm broke
Kelly Olson
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All inmate calls are outbound from the facility.
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All inmate calls are outbound from the facility. You cannot call an inmate. The calls are charged by the prison's telephone partner and there are no programs we know of where you can get the service for free. Inmates without funds can get stamps and letter-writing material for free so that they may remain in contact with loved ones - but telephone calls are going to require money.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: November 23,2014
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