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WERDCC doesn't accept incoming telephone calls—you can't call someone there directly. Incarcerated people can place outgoing calls unless they're on restricted status, though phone access is more limited in segregation units. Every call requires the caller's personal PIN. Calling can be funded through debit minutes, a Securus account, Advance Connect, or the JPay tablet phone app. To receive prepaid calls, set up a Securus account online or by phone using the contact details the facility provides. If you receive unwanted calls, use the automated prompts to block them. Contact the institution if the calls continue.
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No. WERDCC does not accept incoming telephone calls; incarcerated people can only place outgoing calls unless they’re on restricted status, and segregation units have limited phone access.
Set up a prepaid account with Securus online or by phone. The facility provides Securus contact details for account setup and customer support.
Use the automated phone prompts to block future calls. If blocking doesn’t stop them, contact the institution.
Your first visit goes smoother when you plan ahead: know where to go, when to arrive, what ID to bring, and what clothing might get you turned away. Use this checklist to get ready for your visit at WERDCC in Vandalia.
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