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How Inmate Phone Calls Work at Carson City Jail: IC Solutions, PINs, and Collect Calls

Staying in touch with someone at Carson City Jail? Understanding their phone system makes everything easier. Here's how IC Solutions, phone PINs, and collect calls work at Carson City Detention Center.

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How Inmate Phone Calls Work at Carson City Jail: IC Solutions, PINs, and Collect Calls

Carson City Detention Center uses Inmate Calling Solutions (IC Solutions) for inmate telephones. This matters because all calls go through their system - your loved one's ability to reach you and how those calls get paid depends entirely on IC Solutions.

Phone access starts at booking. When someone is booked into the facility, they receive a phone PIN and get set up in the system. That PIN identifies them and allows them to place outgoing calls from inside the jail.

One way to pay for calls is through the inmate's commissary account (their "books"). If they have funds available, they can transfer money to the phone system to make calls. If calls suddenly stop, it often comes down to not having enough money to transfer over.

The other option is collect calling. Inmates at Carson City Detention Center can place collect calls - meaning you, the person receiving the call, accept the charges.

Note: Carson City Detention Center’s phone system does not allow incoming calls to inmates. If you need contact, you’ll have to wait for them to call you.

How Inmate Phone Calls Work at Carson City Jail: IC Solutions, PINs, and Collect Calls

Practical Recipient Advice

  • Make sure your phone service can accept collect calls before you rely on that option.
  • If your loved one mentions needing a phone PIN or you’re troubleshooting calling issues, ask them about the PIN they were given at booking.

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