Phone calls and messaging: time limits, recording, and permitted numbers
RIDOC limits non-attorney phone calls to 20 minutes. Calls are recorded except for calls between inmates and attorneys or law enforcement agencies, and callers receive advance notice. If you are trying to get added to someone's phone list, inmates may have up to ten social numbers and five attorney numbers on their telephone list.
Tip: If you need inmate-specific or general facility information by phone without waiting, RIDOC and Securus list an automated service at 401-414-2871 (available 24/7).
Common Questions
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How long are inmate phone calls?
In Rhode Island DOC, all telephone calls are limited to 20 minutes except calls between an inmate and their attorney. If you are expecting a longer call, it usually needs to fall under an exception like attorney communication.
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