38.5.3440    INMATE CALLING PROVIDERS

(1) Inmate operator service providers are not subject to the prohibition on call blocking at ARM 38.5.3412.

(2) Inmate operator service providers may not block collect calls to a called party number, except on request by the called party or following seven days written notification to the called party, or for reasons of individual or public safety.

(3) Inmate operator service providers may not require a deposit from a called party unless requiring the deposit is in compliance with the commission customer deposit rules at ARM 38.5.1101 through 38.5.1112.

History: 69-3-103, 69-3-822 and 69-3-1103, MCA; IMP, 69-3-102, 69-3-201 and 69-3-802, MCA; NEW, 1993 MAR p. 1336, Eff. 6/25/93; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 2081, Eff. 9/24/99.