Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 95.233a - Telephone communicationThe following are the minimum requirements applicable to telephone communication:
(1) Written local policy must specify whether inmates are permitted telephone communication. If so, the policy must explain telephone procedures, including: (i) Hours during which telephone communication is available.(ii) Any limitations on calls.(iii) Cost/method of payment.(2) Written local policy must, in accordance with 18 Pa.C.S. § 5704 (relating to the exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications), specify whether inmate telephone conversations are subject to intercepting, recording, monitoring or divulging. If so, the policy must establish the guidelines which permit those activities.(3) Written local policy may allow for restrictions to be placed on telephone communication, including denial of telephone usage, when, in the discretion of the prison administrator, the restrictions are necessary to maintain the safety or security of the prison.(4) Written local policy must require that each inmate be provided information about telephone communication upon admission. This information must also be made available to the public.The provisions of this § 95.233a adopted October 10, 2008, effective 10/13/2009, 38 Pa.B. 5627.The provisions of this § 95.233a adopted under section 3(3) and (4) of the act of December 27, 1965 (P. L. 1237, No. 502) (61 P. S. § 460.3(3) and (4)).