How to Schedule an Attorney Visit at South Woods State Prison: the 24-hour notice you must give
Attorney visits at South Woods are straightforward once you know the timing. The key: give the facility at least 24 hours' notice with the details they need to schedule your interview.
To schedule an attorney visit (or attorney representative visit) at South Woods State Prison, notify the incarcerated person's housing facility administrator at least 24 hours before you plan to arrive. You can give notice in writing or by phone - the 24-hour rule applies either way.
24-hour rule: Provide written notice or a telephone request to the incarcerated person’s housing facility administrator at least 24 hours before the intended attorney visit.
What to Include
- ✓ Name of the attorney or attorney representative
- ✓ Name of the incarcerated person to be interviewed
- ✓ Name of the attorney for whom the representative is acting (if applicable)
- ✓ Requested date and time of the interview
Think of your notice as a scheduling checklist: who's visiting, who you need to see, who the representative is acting for (if applicable), and when you want the interview. Missing any of these slows things down - staff still need to confirm the right person, the right visitor, and an available time slot.
You can deliver notice two ways: in writing or by phone. Either works, but make sure it reaches the incarcerated person's housing facility administrator at least 24 hours before your visit.
That 24-hour window isn't just a formality. It gives staff time to arrange the basics - interview space, coverage, and the incarcerated person's availability. Show up without notice, and there may not be a slot for you.
When you arrive, expect to show ID before entering the facility. This applies to both attorneys and attorney representatives.
Bring ID: You’ll need to present appropriate identification before admission. If you’re unsure what will be accepted, bring the most official identification you have available.
In exceptional circumstances, the facility Administrator (or designee) can authorize a visit without prior notice. If you're facing an urgent situation, contact the housing facility administrator directly and explain the circumstances when requesting authorization.
- Contact the housing facility administrator - Make the request as soon as you can and explain that it’s urgent.
- Ask for an exception to the 24-hour notice - Request authorization for a visit without prior notice due to exceptional circumstances.
- Be ready to provide the same scheduling details - Share who is coming, who you need to see, and the date/time you’re requesting so staff can act quickly.
If a contact visit is denied, the facility should still try to arrange a non-contact visit - as long as it doesn't disrupt orderly operations. A "no" to contact doesn't automatically mean no visit at all. It may just mean the format changes.
If contact is denied: Ask whether a non-contact visit can be arranged instead, consistent with the facility’s orderly operation.
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