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Send Photos & Mail at San Mateo - Maguire Facility, CA

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

San Mateo – Maguire Facility uses SmartInmate, an online communications system from Smart Communications, for electronic messaging and video. Creating an account is advertised as quick, easy, and free—no upfront enrollment fee. The platform says you can connect in minutes after signing up and correspond nearly every day in near real time. Set up your account on SmartInmate (web or mobile app) so you're ready to message or schedule video when it's available. If the facility changes providers or updates its process, follow whatever platform the institution currently supports and complete any required registrations or prepaid funding steps for video visits or other paid features.

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Quick Facts

  • SmartInmate by Smart Communications connects family and friends with incarcerated individuals through an online communications system.
  • SmartInmate advertises that signing up is quick, easy, and free.
  • SmartInmate states users can connect in minutes and correspond every day in near real time.
  • You should create an account on the facility’s supported communications platform (web or mobile) to use video or electronic messaging.

Common Questions

How can I message or video visit someone at San Mateo - Maguire Facility?

San Mateo – Maguire uses the SmartInmate online communications system for electronic messaging and video. Create an account on the supported platform (web or mobile) and follow the registration steps to start messaging or schedule video sessions.

Is there a cost to sign up for SmartInmate at Maguire Facility?

SmartInmate advertises that signing up is quick, easy, and free. For paid features like video visits, you may need to add prepaid funds or complete transaction steps in the app.

How quickly can I start communicating after I sign up?

SmartInmate states you can connect in minutes after signing up. It also advertises near real-time correspondence nearly every day once your account is active.

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