Receiving Calls From Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre)

FedPhoneLine provides collect call numbers for Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre), allowing eligible callers to receive calls from incarcerated loved ones on their phone.

If you have a loved one at Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre) and want to receive their calls, you can use a FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls on your cellphone or other phone.

Note:   Information below may no longer be accurate.  Please contact the Institution directly for up-to-date information.

Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC) is a provincial correctional facility located in Toronto, Ontario. The main facility was completed in 2012 and began accepting inmates in January 2014, making it approximately 14 years old in 2026. Toronto South Detention Centre was built to replace the former Toronto Jail, Toronto West Detention Centre, and Mimico Correctional Centre. The facility was designed with 1,650 beds for remanded and sentenced inmates. TSDC primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, as well as people serving provincial sentences.

How can I receive collect calls from Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre)?

FedPhoneLine provides a phone number that your incarcerated friend or loved one can call. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account (your homephone or cellphone).

How does FedPhoneLine work?

1. Create your FedPhoneLine account.
2. Select the appropriate Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre) calling plan.
3. After you register, FedPhoneLine will provide your FedPhoneLine number and password by email.
4. Give your FedPhoneLine number to your incarcerated friend or family member. Depending on the institution, the FedPhoneLine number may be active immediately or the number will need to be approved by the Institution first.
5. Your incarcerated friend or family member calls the FedPhoneLine number, and the call rings on your phone.
6. Select the GREEN button above to sign up for a FedPhoneLine number.

Can I receive collect calls from Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre)?

Yes. You can use your FedPhoneLine number to receive eligible collect calls from Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre) on your cellphone.

How much does a FedPhoneLine number cost?

FedPhoneLine offers several calling plans. For current plan options and pricing, see our FedPhoneLine pricing page.

How much does it cost to receive calls from Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre)?

The cost of receiving calls depends on the FedPhoneLine plan and applicable calling rates. See our current pricing information for the latest rates.

Traditional long-distance collect calls can be significantly more expensive, and rates can vary depending on the facility and calling destination.  Without a FedPhoneLine number, some collect calls may cost up to $5.00 per minute depending on your location.

I have a FedPhoneLine account. What number does my loved one at Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre)?

If you have a FedPhoneLine account then your incarcerated friend or loved one calls the FedPhoneLine number provided to you after you register. The call is then connected to the phone number associated with your FedPhoneLine account.

What happens if my loved one is transferred to another facility?

If your incarcerated friend or loved one is transferred to another facility, you can switch your FedPhoneLine number to the new facility. FedPhoneLine allows you to make this change for free.

See our tutorial video for more information: How to change your FedPhoneLine facility .

Visitation at Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC)

Information last verified: September 2026. Please contact Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC) directly to confirm current visitation rules and procedures, as facility policies may change.

Do I need to be on an incarcerated person's visitor list?

No, in Toronto South you do not need to be on a visiting list to visit an inmate.

How can I schedule a visit to Toronto South?

Visitors MUST call 24 Hrs before visiting Toronto South Detention Centre (Toronto South or South Detention Centre).  Arrive early for your visit. 

Visitation Information

• Length of visit: 20 minutes
• Number of visits per week: 2
• Number of visitors per visit:  2 (not including infants)
• Can I drop off money to my loved one when I visit?  $200 (Cash and Money order)