What is permitted for each detainee upon admission to a facility regarding telephone usage?

Each detainee is permitted to make one complete local telephone call at department expense upon admission to a facility. This policy is designed to ensure that individuals can promptly inform family or legal representatives of their situation, which is important for maintaining communication and support networks. Allowing one local call provides a balance between the detainees' rights to communicate and the department's management of resources.

The decision to restrict this to one call helps in managing the logistics of processing new detainees while ensuring that they have access to a method of communication early in their stay at the facility. This approach is common in correctional facilities to maintain operational security and safety, providing detainees with necessary communication facilities without overwhelming the system with excessive calls upon admission.