Normally there would be no phone use during a lockdown. However, if the inmate has a phone in their cell, they can still use it, unless the lockdown was so serious they cut the phones off entirely.

First and foremost, know that there is only one option for a phone provider at ALL the facilities in the US. The one that has the contract, sets the rates and terms... essentially a monopoly at the prison. We are not replacing them, we are using their pricing to find the best possible phone number to make the calls the cheapest possible price. If we can save you money, we will get the line, if not we refund the money... immediately.

The system has a keyword checker much like a search engine. If it hears one of those words, it'll cause a violation. If there is a third voice on the line, it'll trigger a violation. There are also live correction officers listening in real time (not always, just spot checking from time-to-time), the inmate may not have any conversation about "business dealings", so if the guard hears talk of money or business directions that could trigger a violation. One thing is

The inmate determines who they want on their call list, and unless there is something within the offender's file that would obviate a candidate, anyone can be a visitor. Unless the visitor is a felon, then it would require permission from the warden.

As often as they want, as long as there is money on their books to make the calls

Juvenile offenders are not allowed to call anyone but their immediate family, girlfriends are not on that list.

The inmate will need to add you to that list

By using an InmateAid number, you are lowering the price of the call. You can talk longer for a lot less money. Prisons contract with only one prison phone company to provide outbound inmate calling services for each prison, jail or detention center. The prison phone company has no competition. We don't replace the prison phone company, we are simply providing a number that makes their call price less (based solely on the telephone number). People that come to InmateAid are already

The one free call is usually within the first couple hours of detainment. We have heard of situations where they allow a call but it is not free. We do not know what she is being charged with so it'll be difficult to give you an accurate answer on "how long" she'll be there.

Usually within a week of arrival, provided they have gone through the orientation process.