Phone Calls from Bacon Probation Detention: Rates, Time Limits, and How to Set Up Your Account

Securus handles all phone calls from Bacon Probation Detention. To pay for calls in advance or set up direct billing, create a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account through the Securus website.

Prefer to set things up by phone? Call Securus at 1-800-844-6591 to create a pre-paid collect or direct-bill account.

Local calls cost $0.06 per minute. Keep that rate in mind when budgeting for regular check-ins.

With a 25-minute call cap, a full-length local call runs $1.50. Want to estimate weekly or monthly costs? Just multiply $1.50 by the number of calls you expect.

Calls max out at 25 minutes. Once you hit that limit, the call ends automatically. If you keep getting disconnected around the same time, that's usually why.

A few rules can catch people off guard. Three-way calling and call forwarding aren't allowed - keep it one-to-one and don't try to patch someone else in. Your number also needs to be on the offender's Call Allow List before any calls can connect.

Mystery hang-ups? The 25-minute limit is almost always the culprit. If your calls drop at the same point every time, wrap up a minute or two early and call back afterward.

• ✓ Ask your loved one to add backup numbers to their Call Allow List, so they can still reach you if your main phone is busy or unavailable.
• ✓ Set up a Securus pre-paid collect or direct-bill account through the Securus website so you’re ready when calls start coming in.
• ✓ If you prefer phone help, set up your Securus account by calling 1-800-844-6591.

Practical Setup Checklist

• ✓ Choose your setup method: create your Securus account on the Securus website, or call 1-800-844-6591.
• ✓ Have your payment method ready so you can fund a pre-paid collect account or set up direct billing without stopping mid-process.

• ✓ Make sure your phone number is on the offender’s Call Allow List.
• ✓ Add more than one approved number when possible (cell + home, or a trusted family member) so there’s a backup if one line can’t be reached.

• ✓ Use $0.06 per minute as your baseline for local calls.
• ✓ Budget around $1.50 for a full 25-minute call.
• ✓ When you fund your account, review the checkout screens carefully for any service fees tied to the funding method you’re using.