How do I contact an inmate in Illinois?

How do I contact an inmate in Illinois?

Securus (1-800-844-6591) is the only service provider used by the Illinois Department of Corrections for individual in custody telephone services. If you have questions regarding receiving collect calls from individuals in custody , you can call Securus for information.

How do I contact an inmate in Michigan?

The Michigan Department of Corrections will allow inbound electronic correspondence to prisoners from family and others who have established an account with JPay. To establish an account, please visit www.jpay.com.

Do inmates get to call everyday?

As for privacy—there’s none. All calls are recorded and monitored by the prison officials. Prisoners get to spend 300 minutes on calls every month. In some correctional facilities, the warden can approve additional minutes if there’s a family emergency, but this rarely happens.

What does GTL mean in jail?

Global Tel*Link
We examine GTL and Securus domination of the industry. by Peter Wagner, August 28, 2017. The largest phone provider in prisons and jails, which incarcerated people use to call home, has just gotten bigger. GTL (formerly Global Tel*Link) has purchased its competitor Telmate.

What phone service does Michigan Department of Corrections use?

The Michigan Department of Corrections’ vendor for prisoner telephone service is Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL). Please be aware that there are telephone service providers who claim to be able to save customers money for inmate calls. One such company uses the acronym “PCS” (Prison Call Solutions).

How does JPay work in Michigan?

All mail is electronically scanned by JPay for security issues and then sent to the Michigan Department of Corrections where it is reviewed again prior to being released to the prisoner. The prisoner may respond the message by purchasing “electronic stamps” from JPay on the kiosk.

What is the latest an inmate can call you?

All facilities have a set time that inmates are allowed to make calls, sometime between the hours of 8am-11pm but this time will vary depending on the facility.

How do I unblock a GTL call?

1. Contact Global Tel* Link customer service department at 1-866-230-7761 and follow the prompts to speak with a representative.
2. Press the button for your language preference.
3. Tell the agent of your intent to unblock phone numbers on your Global Tel* Link account.
4. Tell the representative with your name and phone number.

How do I remove my number from GTL?

You can remove a block on your telephone number by calling the GTL customer service department at 866-607-6006. Please note there are other reasons why your phone number may be blocked from receiving collect calls from correctional facilities.