Inmates should be allowed reasonable access to the use of telephones in cells beyond those that are required by 851.5 PC. The Lockup Supervisor shall make an entry in the Uniform Daily Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log regarding the denial, or suspension of telephone privileges.
Pursuant to 851.5 PC and 627 WIC, individuals who have been remanded to custody directly from a court shall be allowed to make three phone calls in compliance with Department policy, refer to the Manual Policy and Procedures. By court decision, these sections shall be “construed broadly and permissively.” Except where physically impossible, the calls shall be completed within the time constraints.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to permit the inmate to make the required telephone calls. An entry in the Uniform Daily Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log shall be made regarding the number and times when the required calls are made.