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Inmate Telephone List
Inmates admitted to SCDC are allowed to list the names, addresses, and phone numbers
for up to five people that they wish to call. Approximately two weeks after completing
the form, the inmate will be issued a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and will be
temporarily allowed to call these numbers at times allowed by the institutional
schedule. After 90 days, the inmate will no longer be able to call these telephone
numbers, unless the owner of the telephone number has taken action to be added
to the inmate's telephone list. Each inmate is allowed up to 20 phone numbers on his
or her list of authorized phone numbers.

To be added to an inmate s telephone list:
You must receive SCDC Form 2 3 "Telephone Privilege Request" from the

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inmate.

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You must fill out SCDC Form 2 3 properly, and must send it, along with a
copy of the page of your most recent telephone bill that displays the phone number,
name, and address of the billed party, to:
Inmate Phone Service Provider
c/o South Carolina Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 21787
4444 Broad River Road

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Columbia, South Carolina 29221 1787
Toll free numbers are NOT allowed and will NOT be added to the inmate s
telephone list.

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After adding your phone number to the inmate s telephone list, SCDC will
give the inmate a copy of the form you submitted to inform the inmate that you can
now be called.

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Your phone account must be current with your local telephone company (not
past due).

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Your local telephone company must have a Billing and Collection agreement
with the South Carolina Department of Corrections

inmate phone service provider.

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You must have a non cordless phone with touch tone service (no rotary dial).

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Cell phone numbers may be added to inmate telephone lists using the SCDC
Form 2 3 (Inmate Telephone Privilege Request). Inmate calls to cells phones must be
prepaid by the family member (please see "Pre paid Option Instructions" below). All
calls from inmates to family members, using cell phones and/or traditional phones, will
be subject to restrictions, recording, and monitoring.

20% Discount with PrePay
Embarq and the S.C. Department of Corrections are making it easier for families
to stay in touch with relatives incarcerated in the state s prisons. Effective

immediately, family members can save 20 percent of the cost usually associated
with calls from inmates by simply prepaying. To sign up, interested parties can
call 1 888 664 7839. The traditional collect calling plan also will remain in
place for those who prefer to use it.
FAQ's About PrePay Accounts
FAQ's About Inmate Telephones

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