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Senators Hear Constituents’ Concerns Over New Prison Telephone Rate of $1.70 per 15 Minutes
Utah State Senate · July 18, 1990
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Summary
Senators heard floor reports that a new prison telephone policy limits calls to 15 minutes at $1.70 and reportedly directs half proceeds to the prison; members said the cost could harm family communications while inmates are incarcerated.
During floor business July 18, a senator reported constituent complaints about a new prison telephone policy that, the speaker said, took effect the prior day. The report said the policy allows one 15‑minute call at a cost of $1.70 and that prison staff may monitor calls. The senator said families told him they could hear guards…
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