Reviewed on: October 07,2015
General Prison Questions-Terminology

When can a new inmate first call home ?

Depending on the facility, your inmate is probably waiting A & O, (Admissions and Orientation).
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✓ Verified answer March 14,2015 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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Depending on the facility, your inmate is probably waiting A & O, (Admissions and Orientation). Once they have gone through the lectures from all of the department heads, the inmate is ready for designation and privileges. Most A & Os happen on Wednesday but every place is different. It is at A & O that they gain the information for phone calls and visitation.
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