N.M. Commissioners Support ICS Rule Changes

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission adopted proposed changes to inmate calling service (ICS) rules, including lowered rate caps (see 2212150009). Commissioners voted 4-0 at a partly virtual meeting Monday for the order that takes effect Jan. 18. Commissioner Joseph Maestas wasn’t present. The adopted order would reduce an existing cap of 15 cents per minute on intrastate rates to 12 cents for state prisons and 14 cents for large local jails (docket 20-00170-UT). It wouldn't allow a $1 fee for collect calls.