hi everyone!!!!
WELL I NEED TO KNOW IF INMATES CAN MAKE PHONE CALLS ????? MY BABY IS IN THE MOHAVE UNIT IN DOUGLAS UNIT....CAN HE CALL ME AND HOW IS IT DONE? I'VE READ ABOUT PREPAID CARDS AND CELL PHONE CALLS PLEASE SOMEONE SHARE SOME INFO MY WAY..I STILL HAVEN'T HEARD FROM MY BABY IN 10 DAYS, I CALLED THE UNIT AND THEY SAID THERE HAS NOT BEEN A LOCKDOWN HAS ANYONE HEARD OF ANY MOVEMENTS GOING ON OVER THERE I AM AT WITS END.....OR MAYBE HE JUST AIN'T WRITING....:( HE MUST BE MAD AT ME OR SUMPTHIN BUT ANYWAYS CAN ANYONE THROW OUT SOME INFO MY WAY....DEEPLY APPRECIATED...... I MISS MY SWEETHEARTS LETTERS....:confused:

Hi, the only way your man can call you in Az. if you are approved on his visitation and phone list. Are you on his list yet? If not, when you apply there is a spot on there that asks if you will accept collect calls and you have to mark 'yes'. They won't allow you to put down a cell phone #, it has to be a home phone. They also don't allow prepaid cards in Az. If he just got moved there, he may not have his property yet and that may be the reason he hasn't written, he may not have any paper or pen. Hope that helps and hope you hear from him soon! Good luck. Lisa

Tina,

Lisa is correct, I'm going to post a little information about ADC Policy on Inmate Calls, maybe this can answer a few questions for you. Hopefully he has sent a visitation form out to you. The whole process for us took about a month and a half. Good Luck to you and I hope you hear from hom soon!

Mel

915.02 PERSONAL CALLS

<A class=text>1.1 The only individuals authorized as recipients of inmate phone calls shall be the approved individuals on the Visitation List, Form 911-1P.

1.1.1 Telephone calls are limited to the same (maximum of ten) individuals approved for visitation.

1.1.2 Only one list per inmate is permitted.

1.1.3 When the list has been processed, it shall be maintained in the inmate's visitation file.

1.1.4 Criminal history and warrant checks shall be performed consistent with Department Order #911, Inmate Visitation (http://adcprisoninfo.az.gov/Policies/911.htm).

<A class=text>1.1.5 For further information about the completion, processing and duration of the Visitation List, the forms used, and the completion of criminal history and warrant checks, refer to Department Order #911, Inmate Visitation (http://adcprisoninfo.az.gov/Policies/911.htm).

1.2 Accuracy of phone numbers, individuals and stated relationships listed on the form shall be verified prior to approval.

1.3 Wardens and Deputy Wardens shall determine the need for use of the sign-up form in institutions with open yards. (See IMPLEMENTATION.)

1.3.1 If used, inmates shall request telephone call scheduling by submitting an Inmate Telephone Sign-Up Request, Form 915-1P.

1.4 Except as noted in section 915.02, 1.4.2, staff shall schedule personal phone calls, in advance, using the Inmate Telephone Sign-Up Request, and according to the institution's phone call schedule.

1.4.1 Staff shall notify the inmate in writing, using the bottom portion of the Inmate Telephone Sign-Up Request. The notification shall include the date and time scheduled.

1.4.2 If the unit level permits, Wardens may allow inmates to make allotted daily calls on a first come, first served basis during the scheduled hours of operation.

1.5 Wardens and Deputy Wardens shall develop telephone schedules that are consistent with the number and location of telephones at their institution.

1.5.1 A master prison unit inmate telephone schedule shall be reviewed annually and approved by the appropriate Regional Operations Director. The schedule shall be as follows, with no more than one completed phone call per day per inmate, except as outlined in section 915.02, 1.5.1.6. (For purposes of this Department Order, a week shall begin each Sunday and end on the following Saturday.)

1.5.1.1 Special Management Units and ASPC-Florence, CB-6 shall allow inmates one call of five minutes in duration per week.

1.5.1.2 Complex Detention Units shall allow inmates one call of ten minutes in duration per week.

1.5.1.3 Level 5 Units shall allow inmates two calls of ten minutes in duration per week.

1.5.1.4 Level 4 Units shall allow inmates three calls of 15 minutes in duration per week.

1.5.1.5 Level 3 Units shall allow inmates four calls of 15 minutes in duration per week.

1.5.1.6 Level 2 Units shall allow inmates fourteen calls of 15 minutes in duration per week, at the rate of no more than two per day.

1.6 Wardens and Deputy Wardens shall ensure the Institution Order/Post Order(s) provide for the security of inmate phone call sign-up requests and schedules. These Orders shall prevent inmates from:

1.6.1 Accessing information on sign-up requests and schedules.

1.6.2 Viewing names or phone numbers on telephone schedules or on any instrument used to develop telephone schedules.

1.7 Inmates who fail to be present in the telephone area at the scheduled time shall forfeit their call for that day.

1.8 Inmates shall not trade or substitute scheduled telephone times with other inmates.

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Thank You For The Information Well I Am Not On The Visiting List Cuz I Am In Texas And It Is A Long Way To Go To Visit Thats Why I Was Asking About The Phone Calls But I Did Want To Tell You He Finally Wrote....i Quess He Needed Time To Himself....its Hard For Them To Adjust To The World On The Inside Well Again Thank You And God Bless You And I Pray Everything Goes Well For You And Your Husband

Tina, it's great that you finally heard from him. I'm in Texas too, if they ever send my husband back to Az maybe you can get on the visiting list and we can share expenses! Just a thought.

Take Care
Mel