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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 21 – Inmate Use of Telephones

Revised February 29, 2008

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52060.6 Scheduling of Outside Telephone Calls

Revised December 14, 2012

  • Telephone sign-up sheets covering seven days will be maintained and logged weekly. Sign-up sheets shall be divided in 15 minute increments. Sign-ups for inmate telephone calls will be accepted during program hours on second and third watch only.

    • Inmates must present their identification card to sign up.

    • Inmates may not sign up for a call time slot during their work/training hours.

  • If an inmate fails to appear for the call at the designated time, the next scheduled caller will be allowed to place their call or the telephone will remain vacant.

  • Inmates shall not, under any circumstances, charge phone calls to credit cards or place third party calls.

  • Inmates shall not declare an Emergency Interruption to the telephone operator when placing telephone calls.