How to Schedule an Attorney Visit at South Woods State Prison: The 24-Hour Rule Explained

To schedule an in-person attorney visit at South Woods, you need to give the facility Administrator at least 24 hours' notice. This applies to attorney representatives too. You can submit your request in writing or by phone. The 24-hour rule exists for practical reasons: it gives staff time to confirm space, availability, and that your client can be brought to the visit. Skip this step and you risk a wasted trip.

Exact Notice Checklist

• ✓ Name of the attorney or attorney representative
• ✓ Name of the incarcerated person to be interviewed
• ✓ Name of the attorney the representative is acting for (if applicable)
• ✓ Requested date and time for the interview

NJDOC accepts the 24-hour notice two ways: written notification or a phone call to the incarcerated person's housing facility Administrator. The safest approach is whichever method you can document most clearly and that actually reaches the person handling scheduling at South Woods. Before you send anything, double-check that you have current contact information. New Jersey's official website maintains addresses and phone numbers for all state prisons. It's the quickest way to confirm you're reaching the right place.

1. Confirm the South Woods contact details: Use New Jersey’s official prison listings to verify the facility’s current address and phone number.
2. Choose your notice method: Provide either written notification or a telephone request to the incarcerated person’s housing facility Administrator.
3. Include the required details: Use the checklist items (names and the requested date/time) so staff can match your request to the right incarcerated person and schedule.
4. Save your proof of notice: Keep a copy of what you sent, or write down what you provided by phone and when you provided it.

ID Documents

• ✓ Appropriate identification for the attorney or attorney representative (required before you will be admitted for the visit)

If your contact visit is denied, ask about a non-contact option right away. NJDOC rules require facilities to make efforts to provide a non-contact visit when contact visits have been denied, as long as it's consistent with the orderly operation of the facility.

Don't rely on an old number saved in your phone or an outdated directory listing. New Jersey's official website publishes addresses and phone numbers for all state prisons. Use that listing to verify you have the correct South Woods contact before submitting your 24-hour notice. If time is tight, I recommend calling first to confirm you've reached the right office, then follow up with your written request and keep your documentation.