Inmate Communication Rights Violation

Summary

If a jail restricts inmate calls, first contact the jail administration. If unresolved, contact the Tennessee Department of Correction Ombudsman for assistance with inmate rights issues. They can help escalate your concerns to higher authorities.

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Who do I call if a jail wont let an inmate call or have their calling minutes

You may contact the jail administration to address this issue. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to the following:

Prison Law Office

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.prisonlaw.com

Have you already tried contacting the jail administration directly?

I contacted the jail already. Need to go above that

You might want to consider reaching out to the State Department of Corrections or an Ombudsman for prison issues. They often handle complaints regarding inmate rights and can escalate your concerns to higher authorities.
Would you like information on how to contact them?

Yes

You can contact the State Department of Corrections or an Ombudsman for prison issues. They can help with complaints about inmate rights.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Ombudsman

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/
Would you like more details on any other legal matter?

For Tennessee

You can contact the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) Ombudsman for assistance with inmate issues:

Tennessee Department of Correction Ombudsman

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: https://www.tn.gov/correction

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