Tag Archives: Why Dallas County is about to drastically drop the cost of a jailhouse phone call

Dallas County commissioners on Tuesday are expected to dramatically reduce the cost of phone calls from jail, making it easier for inmates to stay connected to the outside world. For years, it cost inmates and detainees being held without a conviction — and their families — about $3.60 for every 15-minute phone call. Going forward, that same phone call will …

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