Milam County Jail

Telephones

Interview with Charlie and Don


JM: Did you have regular access to telephones?
Charlie: Yes. There is a pay phone in each tank. The isolation cells do not have pay phones, but there is a “roll around” phone that can be brought to each cell if the inmate requests it.
Don: yes

JM: What types of charges applied for calling people?
Charlie: I don't remember, but it is very expensive.
Don: 746 for one call

JM: Did you need to buy phone cards to call out?
Charlie: No phone cards are available at the jail. All calls are collect calls made through an outside company which handles billing.
Don: no collect only

JM: Did the jail screen your calls?
Charlie: Yes. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Don: yes