Title: Can You Have Phones In Prison? - Prison Insight
Headings: Can You Have Phones In Prison?
Can You Have Phones In Prison?
Where do inmates hide cell phones?
When can inmates make phone calls?
How much is an inmate phone call?
What happens if you get caught in prison with a phone?
About the Author Natalie

Content: It should come as no surprise that inmates are not allowed to have cell phones, but they do make their way into prisons and jails all across the country. Cell phones are one of the most-smuggled items into prisons, and it usually happens via prison guards or other prison staff. There are security measures in place when prison staff enters a facility, but the process isn’t as invasive as what you have to go through when you are a visitor. As a result, it is much easier for a member of the prison staff to get cell phones inside compared to a visitor. It is also very lucrative because inmates will pay a lot of money for a phone and a chargerㅡ sometimes up to $1,000. This is touched on in episodes of Orange Is The New Black, as phones can be just as profitable as drugs. Since cell phones aren’t illegal like drugs, many people who work in prisons aren’t necessarily opposed to the idea. However, many states and jurisdictions are starting to pass laws about bringing electronics into correctional facilities, and if you get caught, you can face criminal charges. But, I’ll talk more about that in a minute. In some prisons, cell phones can simply be tossed over the fence by a friend or family member, and the inmate just has to set up the time and location so they can grab it.