Table 4. Jails charging different first-minute in-state phone rates, 2021
For the sourcing on each of these independent rate surveys, see the methodology in State of Phone Justice 2022.
| State | Facility | In-state first minute rate | In-state subsequent minute rate | Cost of 15-minute in-state phone call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Mesa City Jail | $3.70 | $0.30 | $7.90 |
| New York | Nassau County Correctional Center | $4.35 | $0.40 | $9.95 |
| Tennessee | Davidson County Detention | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.85 |
| Utah | Box Elder County Jail | $0.90 | $0.04 | $1.46 |
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