How Phone Time Works at Westmoreland County Prison: Buying, Checking Balances, and Getting Refunds
Want to keep phone contact consistent with someone at Westmoreland County Prison? Here's what you need to know about buying phone time, spending limits, and handling unused balances after release.
Phone time at Westmoreland County Prison is sold in $5.00 increments. To add funds from outside, call GTL at (800) 483-8314.
Phone time and commissary are separate accounts at Westmoreland County Prison. Inmates can spend up to $100.00 on phone time, plus a $50.00 commissary allowance for hygiene, snacks, and other items. The two don't overlap - phone purchases won't cut into that $50.00 commissary limit.
Your loved one can check their phone balance for free once a day using the inmate phone. This helps you figure out whether you need to add more funds - or whether they're set for the next few days.
- Confirm the refund is for after release - Refunds for unused phone time are handled after the inmate is released.
- Choose one of the approved ways to start the request - You can obtain a prepaid postage card in the lobby of the Westmoreland County Prison, or download the facility’s refund form.
- Submit the request using the facility’s materials - Use the prepaid postage card option or the downloaded form (whichever you chose) to send in the refund request for any unused phone time.
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- ✓ Plan purchases in $5.00 increments so you can add only what’s needed
- ✓ Keep any receipts or confirmation details from your purchase for your records
- ✓ For purchase help, call GTL at (800) 483-8314
Reminder: Phone time has its own $100.00 limit, separate from the $50.00 commissary allowance. Have your loved one use that free daily balance check so you don't overbuy.
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