Reviewed on: April 05,2016
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Since the guards won't let my inmate know that I want them to call how will they find out?

Since the guards won't let my inmate know that I want them to call and have a account set up how will they find out?

You might try mailing a letter or postcard.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer April 01,2016 · Survive Prison
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You might try mailing a letter or postcard. The guards are normally not permitted to pass notes to inmates from the outside. All correspondence is supposed to be monitored and cataloged.
Accepted Answer Date Created: April 01,2016
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