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July 30, 2010 1:58pm
RT @jeneobrien: Another good section of law addresses "girlfriend problem": 2 many women serving time b/c of ties 2 drugdealer husband etc.
July 30, 2010 1:11pm
Absolutely agree! RT @jeneobrien: @JusticeReform yes but would be better if 1:1 not 18:1 shows need for prison alt- cj needs trtment options
July 30, 2010 12:57pm
Chained Childbirth Read More #cjreform
Policy and News


Current Law

For a list of current state policies, click here

The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate telephone policy
This section of policy explains the regulations regarding security, access, and price for inmate telephone calls.

In the News

Inmates to phone via debit accounts
Columbus Dispatch - 3/5/10

Thousands of cellphones confiscated in state prisons
Los Angeles Times - 10/1/09

Officials test cell phone detection at prison
U.S. News and World Report - 9/4/09

Texas Prisoners on Verge of Getting Regular Phone Privileges
Texas National Press - 2/19/08

New Prison Phone Rates to Give Inmates' Families a Break
ReviewJournal - 1/26/08

Calls from Prison Still the Priciest
CityLimits.org - 6/26/06