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Montclair Jail Inmate Phone Calls

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Montclair Jail you first need to be on their approved calling list. Calls are monitored by the facility for security reasons, and specific times are provided for inmates to make collect calls to their family or friends.

You can also contact Montclair Jail at 909-448-3600 to learn about their service provider to set up a prepaid phone account. Or, contact Pigeonly to set up the best rate number for you on your behalf and allow you to start receiving calls from your incarcerated loved ones at the lowest rate available. Usually, the best rate number can give you a discount of up to 60%.

Here's how this service works:

• Sign up for a discount calling account starting at $4.99 for a best-rate phone number.
• Receive a designated phone number that can help lower the calling rate.
• When your loved one calls the designated number, the call is automatically routed to your landline or cell phone.
• Enjoy conversations with your loved one at the lowest calling rate available at your facility.

How to Accept Collect Calls from Montclair Jail

Collect Calling

A collect call is when someone in prison calls and asks the person they're calling to pay for it. Usually, the charges show up on the receiver's phone bill, but sometimes you can use a credit card to pay. The cost is applied right after the call ends. Inmates can make these calls to both domestic and international landlines, and sometimes even cell phones.

Note: Cell phones cannot typically accept collect calls directly. Collect calls are billed to the recipient, and most cell phone carriers do not support this type of billing.

Prepaid Account Calling

Steps for Receiving Calls on a Cell Phone

1. Identify the Phone Service Provider: Determine which company provides phone services for the specific prison or jail.
2. Set Up an Account: Visit the phone service provider's website or contact their customer service to set up a prepaid account.
3. Add Funds: Load the account with funds to cover the cost of incoming calls from the inmate.
4. Link the Cell Phone Number: Ensure the cell phone number is correctly linked to the prepaid account.

Examples of Phone Service Providers

• Securus Technologies
• Global Tel Link (GTL)
• ICSolutions
• Pay Tel Communications

Each provider has its process for setting up accounts and managing call payments.

Ensure Your Call Stays Connected

To avoid your call being disconnected, remember the following:

• Avoid making three-way calls or putting the call on hold.
• Don’t use the “call waiting” feature.
• Don’t press any buttons on your keypad or have extended pauses.

The phone system will automatically detect these actions and disconnect the call and may block your number. Which is why we suggest using our cheap jail calls service.

For additional help, contact our support team at [email protected]

Inmate Mail

How To Send Mail To Montclair Jail

Sending mail to inmates is a meaningful way to maintain connections and provide support. Prisonhelper has 10 years of sending mail to incarcerated loved ones throughout the United States.

The goal of this guide is to assist you in delivering the mail to incarcerated loved ones in Montclair Jail by providing precise and practical instructions.

Step 1: Finding an Inmate

To begin, you'll need to locate the inmate to whom you wish to send photos. Follow these steps:

• Use the inmate search tool to search for the inmate by their first and last name.
• Once you've located the inmate, confirm the facility and address.

Sending Photos & Letters

At Montclair Jail, there are options available for sending photos and letters to inmates. Here's how you can do it:

Method 1 (quick & easy)

To send mail, you can do so from your phone, tablet, or computer without leaving your home. Here's what you need to know:

• Make sure you have added your incarcerated loved one to your account.
• Upload the photos you wish to send from your phone or computer.
• If you wish you can write a letter to go with the photo order.

Info: People send letters in about 10mins.

Mail you send from your mobile device from Pigeonly typically arrives in about 3 to 5 business days at the facility.

Method 2 (Time consuming & confusing)

If you prefer to print the photos on your own and drive them to the post office then you will need to use this mailing address below.

and must include your return address with the following information:

Important tips:

• Make sure photos are not larger than 4x6.
• Photos can’t be polaroid type only single layer printed photos.
• Write the inmate's full name and inmate ID on the back of each picture you send.
• You must send your photos in a complete white envelope.
• Mail must be sent via United States Postal Service.
• We don’t suggest mixing your mail, for example money and photos.

These are the most important things to look out for, but it’s not a complete list. If you don’t want to worry about any of these rules or have doubts, then we suggest using the first method which is sending photos online.

Photos will be printed in color from a high-quality printer that is approved by the facility.

For further assistance or information contact us at 800-323-9895.