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Pasco County Corrections Department
Available Services
Rates and Fees
FAQ

This site provides information on how to receive calls from inmates at the Pasco County Corrections Department (PCSO).

PCSO has contracted with ICS Corrections, Inc. to provide calling and account billing services to inmates. Recipients of these calls may include friends, relatives, and attorneys.

Called parties can establish and fund prepaid calling accounts by phone or internet. Called parties can make payments directly to an inmate's calling account, or take advantage of a Prepaid Collect calling plan to accommodate calls to cell phones or accounts with credit issues.

Available Services
Prepaid Collect

Provided through ICS Corrections' billing agent ICSolutions, Prepaid Collect allows you to recieve inmate calls to your specific phone number.

Calls can be completed to cell phones, internet phone services, or other services which do not provide Traditional Collect billing.

Or Call 888-506-8407

Payments accepted

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Money Orders and Cashier's Checks also accepted by mail

Note: If you accept a call from a PCSO inmate and have not already established a Prepaid Collect Service, you will receive one complimentary 60-second call and then be automatically routed to a customer service agent


Direct Billed

Available only to attorneys and bondsmen, Direct Bill enables high volume customers to pay for calls using a separate monthly bill. Direct Bill customer service is available at 800-464-8957.

Debit (Inmate-Prepaid)

Provided through ICS Corrections' billing agent ICSolutions, Debit enables you to directly fund a calling account for an inmate.

Debit calling can be used by the inmate to call any number approved by their facility.

Once purchased, these services belong to the inmate.

Or Call 888-506-8407

Payments accepted

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Money Orders and Cashier's Checks also accepted by mail


Video Visitation

Provided through ICS Corrections' billing agent ICSolutions.

Restrictions

The following restrictions may be applied by the PCSO to inmate calling:

Rate Tables
Inmate Telephone Rates for Pasco County Corrections Department
Payment Type Call Type Connection Charge Per Minute
Prepaid Collect Local $0.00 $0.21
IntraLATA $0.00 $0.21
InterLATA $0.00 $0.21
Interstate $0.00 $0.21
International N/A N/A
Debit (Inmate Paid) Local $0.00 $0.21
IntraLATA $0.00 $0.21
InterLATA $0.00 $0.21
Interstate $0.00 $0.21
International
*Cost for international calls varies by country.
See the FAQ for details.
Traditional collect Local $0.00 $0.25
IntraLATA $0.00 $0.25
InterLATA $0.00 $0.25
Interstate $0.00 $0.25
International N/A N/A
Excludes taxes and government-mandated surcharges


Fees
Service Fee Amount
Prepaid Services* - Account Setup $0.00
Prepaid Services* - Purchase by phone with live agent $5.95
Prepaid Services* - Purchase by web or automated phone system $3.00
Prepaid Services* - Purchase by mail** $0.00
Prepaid Collect* - Purchase using Western Union*** Swift Pay $5.50
Traditional Collect - Bill Statement Fee (per month per bill) $2.00

* Includes Prepaid Collect and Debit. See also Prepaid Collect refund process and Debit refund process below. Please note that once purchased, Debit services belong to the inmate and can only be refunded to the inmate.

** Certified check or money order only for purchase by mail; we are sorry, but personal checks are not accepted.

*** Fees are charged by Western Union; no additional fees are imposed by ICS Corrections on top of these negotiated charges.

FAQ
How do I set up a Prepaid Account?

If friends and family members want to pay for telephone or video calls, a Prepaid account can be easily set up through ICS Corrections' billing agent ICSolutions at www.icsolutions.com.

How do I purchase prepaid calling and video services?

You will use the same account that you purchase prepaid calling to register and purchase video services.

There are Three Ways to Purchase Prepaid Services:

  1. Online: The fastest and easiest way to purchase prepaid calling and video services is by using the Online Payment Processing Service. This service allows you to conveniently purchase prepaid video services using a credit or debit card. As soon as your payment is complete, you will have access to the services just purchased.
  2. By phone: Toll-free customer service is available 24/7/365 at 888-506-8407.
  3. By mail: To purchase prepaid video services using a certified check or money order (personal checks are not accepted), please mail to:
For Prepaid video Services:
  • ICSolutions
  • Customer Service
  • 2200 Danbury St
  • San Antonio, TX 78217

When purchasing prepaid calling services through a mail-in purchase, please be sure to include with your payment, your name, address and the designated telephone number to which you wish to receive calls.

What payment methods are accepted?
  • Visa and MasterCard credit cards
  • Debit Card
  • Western Union
  • Money order or cashier's check by mail

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Can I receive calls on my cell phone?

Yes. You may accept calls on your cell phone by setting up a Prepaid Collect account through ICS Corrections' billing agent ICSolutions, by simply following the prompts during your first accepted call, or by contacting them at 888-506-8407 or www.icsolutions.com.

Debit calling also allows for calls to cell phones.

Who do I contact to block or unblock my number from Pasco County Corrections Department inmates?

Blocks on Phones

When you receive a call from PCSO inmates, you will be given the option to refuse that call. Additionally, you will be given the option to block all future calls from PCSO. If a called party blocks their phone number in error, please call customer service at 888-506-8407 to remove the block.

Who does an inmate contact if they are having problems completing calls?

The Inmates complete a request form via kiosk or reports the problem to an officer. "Concern Form" provided by LCSO and place it into a drop box for resolution.

What other restrictions are there on calls from PCSO inmates?

The following restrictions may be applied by the PCSO to inmate calls:

  • Limits on length of calls (currently 15 minute maximum)
  • Limits on number of calls to the same number in a given length of time
  • Call monitoring, recording, and inmate voice validation (in order to place calls).
  • Blocks on types of phone numbers (such as 800 numbers) or selected phone numbers.
  • Temporary or permanent denial of phone usage for such reasons as rights based on disciplinary problems, gang affiliations, or requests by a called party.

Restrictions vary at each site so it is recommended that the site where the inmate is housed be contacted to verify restrictions.

How does a released inmate get a refund on their debit account?

Pre-addressed post cards are typically provided at release for inmates to mail in debit refund requests. A copy of the Refund Request Form is also available online. Requests should be mailed to:

  • ICS Corrections, Inc./ICSolutions
  • Debit Refund Request
  • 2200 Danbury Street
  • San Antonio, TX 78217
  • Requests must include the inmate's name, inmate I.D. number, residential address, daytime phone number, and date of release.
  • For records retention purposes, refund requests must be received within 30 days of release
  • Please allow up to eight weeks for the refund to be received.
How do I get a refund for unused Prepaid services once my loved one is released?

Simply call 888-506-8407. If refunding to the credit or debit card on file, refunds are available on the same day requested, typically within 15 minutes.

Written requests can be mailed to:

  • ICS Corrections, Inc./ICSolutions
  • Debit Refund Request
  • 2200 Danbury Street
  • San Antonio, TX 78217
  • Include your name, address and the phone number associated with the Prepaid Collect account.
  • Please allow up to eight weeks for refunds by mail to be received.
Why was my call disconnected?

Calls can disconnect for a variety of reasons including:

  • Accepting call waiting
  • Dropped calls from a cell phone or VoIP number (phone service over the internet) due to poor coverage
  • Placing a call on hold
  • Security reasons within the facilities
Why can't I receive Traditional Collect calls?

Many telephone services do not have a billing agreement with ICS Corrections to allow you to receive a collect call. For example, cell phone and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers do not offer Traditional Collect billing options.

I am an attorney or bail bondsman. How do I set up a Direct Billed Account?

Simply call the direct billing line at 800-464-8957.

My phone call was inaudible or was disconnected prematurely. How can I get a refund for the cost of that call?

For Prepaid Collect customers, please call 888-506-8407. Our representatives can investigate technical problems with your phone call, including listening to the call recording to determine the cause. If it is determined that the problem was not caused by another external factor (for example, a bad cell phone connection), our Customer Care Representative can credit phone services back to the account that was used for the call.

How do I communicate with Inmates when I have an international phone number?

All international calls are paid for by the Inmate’s Debit Account.

The calling rates for international calls are changed quarterly to comply with the FCC regulatory requirements. The updated rates are based on the actual cost to connect calls to each individual country plus $0.16 per minute.

International Calling Rates – Country Specific

International calling rates vary by country.

For current country-specific rates, click here.