(a) The department operates a telephone system for inmates as one of the modes by which they may maintain contact with family and friends at home. This system provides a controlled list of up to 15 phone numbers accessible to each inmate which, at most locations, can be self-dialed at telephones in housing units. Employee assisted dialing is used for calls outside of the continental United States, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and Central Northern Marianna Islands, and for emergency calls.

(b) Facilities may, with the prior approval of the Deputy Commissioner for Program Services, add additional restrictions in order to meet certain unique facility needs.