Louisiana State Prison phone rates and kickbacks
Louisiana ranks 43rd
in the nation for the affordability of a 15 minute call.
Kickbacks paid
$3,044,009.33 paid in 2016.
Percentage of call cost going to kickbacks: 70%
Cost of a 15-minute Intrastate Call
| Collect | Prepaid | Debit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same state | $3.15 | $3.15 | $3.15 |
| Local | $3.15 | $3.15 | $3.15 |
Detailed rates
| Collect | Prepaid | Debit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same state | 0.21/min | 0.21/min | 0.21/min |
| Local | 0.21/min | 0.21/min | 0.21/min |
Phone service providers
Notes
As of July 6, 2016 the rates listed above reflect an initial higher rate for the first minute and a lower per minute rate for each additional minute of the call.Data current as of 2016-2017
Primary source documents
State DOC Rates
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Louisiana rates as of April 2017
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LA DOC ICS rates confirmed July 2016
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LA Rates from Securus Proposal 2012
