Reviewed on: April 12,2016
Inmate Phone Calls

How long does it take for them to send my daughter the phone number for her to call me?

On 4-8-16, I purchased a phone account for my daughter in the Allegheny County Jail on 2nd Avenue through InmateAid. I received a confirmation with the number on it. How long does it take for them to send my daughter the phone number for her to call me?

The new phone number you've received from InmateAid.com must be relayed to your inmate by you.
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✓ Verified answer April 10,2016 · Inmate Phone Calls
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The new phone number you've received from InmateAid.com must be relayed to your inmate by you. There are a few ways to accomplish this. You can call the facility and ask one of the staff members, the counselor or case manager if they will give the new number to your inmate. This does not work all of time. You can use once last "expensive call" to convey the number, you can see them in visitation or send a letter. If you want to send a letter, let us know as we will give you a coupon code which will pay for the cost of the letter.
Accepted Answer Date Created: April 10,2016
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2016.