Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
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Overview
This bill aims to provide free telecommunication services – including voice, video, and email – to incarcerated adults and juveniles in New Jersey, at state, county, and private correctional facilities. It amends existing law to require these facilities to contract with vendors offering rates no higher than 11 cents per minute for domestic calls and prohibits additional fees. The bill also includes an appropriation to cover the costs of implementation and ensures access to communication services aligns with current capabilities.
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