Understanding Phone Call Costs and Rules for Dodge State Prison (Securus)
Phone calls are often the fastest way to stay in touch, but the costs and rules can be confusing at first. Here's how Securus accounts work for Dodge State Prison, what calls typically cost, and the restrictions you should know about.
To receive or pay for phone calls, you'll need a Securus account set up as either pre-paid collect or direct-bill. The Georgia Department of Corrections lists two ways to get started: through the Securus website, or by calling Securus at 1-800-844-6591.
- Go to the Securus website - Start the setup online.
- Choose your account type - Select either pre-paid collect or direct-bill.
- Follow the prompts to fund or attach billing - Add funds for pre-paid collect, or set up billing for direct-bill.
- Call for help if you need it - Securus customer support is available at 1-800-844-6591.
According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, a local Securus call costs $0.06 per minute.
Estimating your balance is straightforward: multiply the per-minute rate by the call length. At $0.06 per minute, a 25-minute call comes out to $1.50 (25 × $0.06 = $1.50). That matches the 25-minute example in the GDC rate table.
If you're adding money to a pre-paid collect Securus account, keep the deposit cap in mind. Each deposit maxes out at $200.00.
Before you talk, assume the call is not private. Phone calls may be monitored and recorded, so keep your conversation to things you'd be comfortable saying with someone listening.
- ✓ Call forwarding is not permitted.
- ✓ Three-way calling is not permitted.
- ✓ The maximum time allowed per call is 25 minutes.
Calls cap out at 25 minutes, so it helps to plan ahead. If you have updates to share, lead with the most important things first. That way you won't get cut off mid-conversation.
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