Probably by postcard would be the most reliable.

Depending on the type of facility, there would be a delay for the inmate in the form of an orientation period, for instance, county inmates can often call right away. Usually, this is about a week from the time they arrive. This pertains mostly to federal or state inmates,

There is a Cancellation button next to your phone number on your Account Dashboard. Click it and it's cancelled.

You cannot call into the facility to speak with an inmate. The inmate must call you. Depending on where they are incarcerated, the call price can be VERY expensive. If you would like more specifics, please email us the location of your inmate and your telephone number and we will give you an honest estimate of the call price and potential savings using the InmateAid Discount Phone Service 

No, inmates cannot receive calls. Inmates may only make outbound calls to phone numbers on their approved calling list. They must have money on their account to connect the call. Inmates may also call you "collect", although this is the most expensive way to receive calls. Click here to set up an account

Yes, that is the only way an inmate may communicate by phone because they cannot receive an incoming phone call.

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.

Unfortunately no, the inmate must have money on their books for them to make an outbound call to you.

No. if they have access, they are looking for more charges added to their case.

It took about a week to get everything approved and set up