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Whether a felon can visit an inmate in jail depends on the specific policies and procedures of the correctional facility and the nature of the felon's criminal record.

Collect calls from jail are typically not free, as they are subject to fees charged by the phone service provider.

Inmates may be able to make calls on Sundays, but this can depend on the specific policies and procedures of the correctional facility.

To pay for inmate calls, you may need to use a designated phone service provider and set up an account with a credit card or other payment method.

Inmates are typically not able to leave voicemails, as they are restricted in their ability to make outgoing calls.

A person in jail is commonly referred to as an inmate.

You may be able to call a jail or correctional facility to inquire about someone being held there, but you will typically need to provide certain identifying information about the individual.

Police are generally required to allow you to make a phone call within a reasonable amount of time after being arrested. The specific time frame varies by jurisdiction.

To accept collect calls from jail on a cell phone, you may need to set up an account with a third-party provider and pay associated fees.

It is typically not possible to accept collect calls from jail on a cell phone for free. However, some correctional facilities may offer special programs or services that allow for free or…