How to Receive Collect Calls From Sacramento County Jail
Inmates in the Sacramento County Jail need to talk with their family, friends and attorneys. From discussing their legal issues to getting updates on family matters, the inmate will need to communicate with the outside world but can only do so by making collect calls. So if you know an inmate in the Sacramento County Jail who will be trying to call you, make sure your phone has the ability to accept collect calls.
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Instructions
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Unblock your phone so that you can accept collect calls. Inmates in the Sacramento County Jail can only make collect calls. Landlines or cell phones from providers such as Verizon can receive collect calls.
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Press *87 to unblock your phone with most providers.
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Accept the charges when the inmate calls. The operator will say something similar to the following, "I have a collect call for you from (inmate's name) at the Sacramento County Jail. Do you wish to accept the charges?" You need to respond with a "Yes". The operator will then place the call through to you, so you can speak with your family member or friend.
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Tips & Warnings
Legal calls are not charged against the inmates' allotted phone calls.
Sacramento County Jail staff screens all calls, which cost about $5 each, as of November 2010. Inmates will not have privacy to discuss personal matters, as all calls are made from the day room. Many inmates wait to use the phones, so calling out may be difficult. Inmates can lose phone privileges due to disciplinary restrictions.
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