Inmate Communication

Prepaid Phone Accounts

• Family and Friends can set up prepaid accounts:
  • By calling Combined Public Communications (CPC) customer service at 1-877-998-5678.
  • Online at www.inmatesales.com
• Accepted payment methods: Major credit and debit cards for online and phone setup.
• Lobby Kiosk located in the front lobby of the Morgan County Jail.

Phone Calls

To call you, an inmate simply dials your phone number. When receiving a call, you should first hear an announcement from an automated voice, such as "You are receiving a call from [inmate name], an inmate at [facility name]. Press one (1) to accept."

Inmates who do not have calling funds will receive three free 5-minute phone calls upon admission to the jail. These calls are intended to allow the inmate to provide family and friends with their location and explain the calling procedures from our facility. Following this brief call, the inmate will be placed on hold, and family and friends will have the opportunity to:

• Pay (via credit card) to continue the current call ​
• Deposit funds for the inmate to continue your call and, if there is money remaining, the inmate may use the funds to make future calls to any number. ​
• Deposit funds to your own phone number to continue your call and, if there is money remaining, the inmate may use the funds to call your number in the future, but the funds will not be available for calling other numbers. ​

Phone Funds ​

The inmate commissary account is a separate account and is not part of the inmate phone and visitation accounts. Funds can not be transferred between accounts. Deposit funds on the inmate commissary account. ​

This facility's inmate phone system is provided by Combined Public Communications (CPC).

You may deposit funds for phone and visitation time:

• By calling Combined Public Communications (CPC) customer service at 1-877-998-5678.
• Online at www.inmatesales.com
• Lobby Kiosk located in the front lobby of the Morgan County Jail.

Block Future Calls

If you do not wish to receive calls from inmates, you may call 1-877-998-5678 (from a phone attached to the number that you wish to have blocked). A live operator will help prevent inmates from being able to call the number in the future. ​​

All phone calls/chirping/texting/kiosk/tablet devices may be monitored and recorded for the safety of staff, inmates, the community, and the security of the facility. TDD machines are available upon request.

Inmate Mail ​​ ​

Many jails, including ours, have transitioned to a digital scanned mail system for inmate correspondence to modernize communication and enhance security. Notably, inmate mail is now scanned off-site by a third-party vendor, and as a result, the address for Standard Non-Legal Friends and Family Mail has been changed to an off-site location. This system involves scanning physical mail and converting it into digital format for delivery to inmates. The primary goals are to prevent contraband introduction, ensure facility safety, and streamline mail processing. Mail from legal representatives, such as lawyers and the media, should continue to be sent to the Morgan County Jail's local address. While incoming non-legal mail is scanned off-site and digitally distributed to inmates, legal mail will be handled separately to maintain confidentiality and legal integrity. This approach facilitates quicker and more efficient receipt of non-legal correspondence, allowing the jail administration to effectively monitor and control the flow of information for security purposes. The implementation of digital scanned mail underscores the growing focus on safety and technology in correctional facilities.

Standard Non-Legal Friends and Family Mail Address

Mail from Lawyers or Other Legal Representation

The Morgan County Jail enforces strict guidelines for incoming mail, and any mail that does not adhere to these rules will be destroyed. Mail must accurately include the inmate's name and ID, and a return address is required on each envelope. The size of mail is restricted to no larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches, and it must be thin enough to pass through a sheet-fed scanner. All mail is subject to opening, inspection, or reading to detect contraband or rule violations, with non- compliant mail being destroyed and not returned. Prohibited items in mail include stamps, blank envelopes, stationary, any form of currency, threats of harm or criminal activity, plans for smuggling contraband, escape strategies, unauthorized solicitations, gang insignia, obscene content, and materials that compromise security. Mail must not include address labels, stickers, homemade or musical cards, non-white paper or envelopes, paintings, tracing paper, coloring book pages, drawings in colored ink, raised decorations, or any liquid-based materials.

Additionally, printouts from the Internet, colored pages, and provocative material are not permitted and will be destroyed. Provocative material is defined as causing annoyance, anger, or other strong reactions, or arousing sexual desire or interest.

Mail that will be returned to the sender includes legal mail not sent to the specified address (160 North Park Avenue, Martinsville, IN 46151), certified mail requiring an inmate's signature, and mail with postage due.

Newspapers, Books, Magazines, Workbooks, Study Guides
For the Newspapers, Books, Magazines, Workbooks, and Study Guides section, all such items intended for inmates should be mailed directly to the Morgan County Jail from the publisher. This policy ensures that all reading and educational materials received by inmates come from verified sources, thereby maintaining the security and integrity of the facility. This direct-from- publisher requirement is a standard security measure in place to prevent unauthorized items from entering the jail.