I've been arrested. When do I get to make my call?
After being booked, you'll be able to make local phone calls (generally up to three). "Booking" includes your arrest being written into official police records, fingerprinting and being photographed.
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Know My Rights is a 501(c)(3) community-based educational nonprofit organization. Since 2007, we have worked to combat injustices and disparities in our nation's institutions of criminal and civil law by educating the public about their basic legal rights and responsibilities. To achieve our goals, we have developed and implemented the most comprehensive yet simple to understand legal education program anywhere.