Jail Telecommunications Policy
Summary
Howard County is charging families way too much just to talk to their loved ones in jail, with local call rates actually exceeding federal caps for long-distance calls. It’s a major financial burden that keeps families from staying connected during a difficult time.
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Impact analysis
Families are paying inflated, non-competitive rates that drain their bank accounts just to maintain basic communication.
The county and the private telecommunications vendors are the ones pocketing the extra cash from these high rates.
Incarcerated people and their families are the ones losing out, as these high costs make it nearly impossible to keep in touch.
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