Leon County Jail

Telephones

Interview with Alex and Javier


JM: Did you have regular access to telephones?
Alex: I had limited access from about 7:30AM to 9PM. I was entitled to 15 minutes of talk time.
Javier: Yes. They are shut down everyday for feed up which usually last an hour and for lockdown which is usually at 11PM depending on your block officer.

JM: What types of charges applied for calling people?
Alex: Collect calls
Javier: I'm not sure. I believe it was something like $2 a call local for 15 minute or $5 a call long distance for 15 minutes. I know that you use Envark as the provider.

JM: Did you need to buy phone cards to call out?
Alex: No. We couldn't purchase phone cards.
Javier: No

JM: Did the jail screen your calls?
Alex: Yes, the jail screened my calls.
Javier: They say that they do but Ive heard some very open conversations.