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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from San Mateo County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your San Mateo County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau

To communicate by text or email with an San Mateo County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for San Mateo County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the San Mateo County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in San Mateo County

To send commissary money to an inmate in San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select California, then select San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau.

How Do Inmates in San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in San Mateo County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• San Mateo County Alternative Sentencing Bureau uses the services of IC Solutions.
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• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for San Mateo County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in San Mateo County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with San Mateo County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.