Internet kiosks may give inmates access to e-mail, law library, digital download

Internet kiosks may give inmates access to e-mail, law library, digital download
March 15, 2009

The San Francisco Chronicle: Nevada lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would permit some state prisoners to access the Web via special Internet kiosks. If the legislators pass the proposal, qualifying inmates would get limited Web access that would enable them to send and receive e-mail, engage in videoconferencing with the state Parole Board, interact virtually with doctors and purchase items such as digital downloads. Web traffic would be monitored by prison staffers.

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