SECTION 291.1. Inmate Telephone Plan

Each facility shall have and implement a written plan, approved by the commission, governing the availability and use of inmate telephones.

(1) Immediately after booking, but in no case later than four hours after arrival, a person shall be permitted to make at least two completed telephone calls. Toll calls should be made on a prepaid or collect basis. A free telephone shall be available for local calls for those inmates who otherwise would be unable to complete the two required calls. Facilities may have a special line reserved for inmate use.

(2) Each facility shall provide for reasonable access, both local and long distance, between an inmate and his/her attorney, family, and friends. This may be on a prepaid or collect basis. The plan shall contain procedures for the handling of emergency calls.

Source Note: The provisions of this §291.1 adopted to be effective December 27, 1994, 19 TexReg 9880.