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FAQs

Do jails monitor text messages? ›

Inmates are typically limited to communicating with pre-approved contacts, and all electronic communications are subject to review and monitoring by correctional staff for security purposes.

Create a GettingOut Account on a Computer. The Inmate will add your email address as a contact, generating an email invitation. Alternatively, you can create an account or sign into your existing account, then add your Friend or Family member as a contact.

The tablets allow your loved ones access to a suite of education and entertainment content, plus the ability to place phone calls, send messages, and get general on-site support.

Facility rules

The facility has complete discretion on the use of the texting devices. You will not be able to text other inmates, victims and witness or any other person blocked by the facility. If the facility determines that your behavior is a problem they can terminate the use at any time.

The GettingOut Android mobile app is the easiest way to stay connected with an incarcerated loved one or friend. Now you can post and share photos as well as send messages from your Android device to inmate contacts at select correctional facilities.

Does the inmate know if I blocked their phone number / chirping number? Answer: They will know the number is blocked but not who blocked it.

In its defense, Facebook noted it's only following strict company rules that preclude others from signing into your account. "Accessing Facebook from prison does not violate our terms, but allowing another person to access your account on your behalf does," a Facebook spokesman said.

No. It is not legal for them to have cell phones and if this person is asking you to send money to somebody outside of the prison and claiming they will get them one it is likely they are doing something illegal and will be smuggling it in.

A useful tool for keeping in touch with loved ones and enjoying games, books, and music. Inmates at state correctional facilities are permitted to purchase and use tablets while incarcerated.

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What can inmates do on a JPay tablet? ›

With the JP5S tablet, you can access email and build playlists. There's a radio, a notes app and a calendar. You can read books and the news, and you can play games.

Inmate Chirping. A Messaging Device. User Information. Combined Public Communications and your Facility can provide an option to inmates to rent an Inmate Chirping Device. The inmate gets a dedicated phone number and device to directly Chirp friends and family.

Can we submit screenshots as evidence to the court? Yes. Electronic evidence is admissible in the court of law.

The protection you have in your home does not extend to your cell phone. In fact, in most states in America, a police officer is allowed to read over your texts and peruse other personal information on your phone whenever they want. The Fourth Amendment privacy rights and protections do not apply here.

Yes, under certain circ*mstances. Government agencies may access text messages with legal authorization, such as a warrant, or national security reasons. Access depends on legal restrictions and the context of the investigation.

What you may not realize, however, is that those phone calls may be recorded—and what you say in those phone calls could ultimately be used as evidence against you. In California, so-called "jailhouse phone calls" are indeed recorded.

The protection you have in your home does not extend to your cell phone. In fact, in most states in America, a police officer is allowed to read over your texts and peruse other personal information on your phone whenever they want. The Fourth Amendment privacy rights and protections do not apply here.

Spyware can be used by anyone, not just hackers

The app can be installed remotely on an iPhone if you have the proper iCloud credentials. For Android phones, someone will need to install it on the phone directly. Once that's done, your messages and more can be intercepted.