How to Schedule a Legal Visit at South Woods State Prison

To schedule a legal visit, you'll need to notify the housing facility Administrator at least 24 hours in advance. You can do this by phone or in writing - either works, but the 24-hour lead time is non-negotiable.

Your request should include the basics: the name of the attorney or attorney representative requesting the visit, and the name of the incarcerated person to be interviewed. If you're an attorney representative (not the attorney of record), also include the attorney's name so the facility can connect your request to that attorney.

You can submit your request by phone or in writing. Either way, it goes to the housing facility Administrator and must arrive at least 24 hours before your intended visit.

1. Go to the New Jersey state prison directory - New Jersey lists addresses and telephone numbers online for all state prisons.
2. Find South Woods State Prison - Use the directory listing to confirm you’re using the correct contact information for the facility.
3. Use that listing to place your call or send your written notice - Direct your request to the incarcerated person’s housing facility Administrator and keep the 24-hour timing in mind.

Bring appropriate identification. Attorneys and attorney representatives must present ID before being admitted to the facility.

The 24-hour rule is standard, but exceptions exist. The facility Administrator can authorize visits without prior written notice in exceptional circumstances. If you need a same-day or urgent visit, contact the Administrator directly - explain your situation and ask what they need to approve it.

If a legal visit is denied, one possible reason: the attorney or representative appears on a Departmental "banned" list. If you're scheduling on someone else's behalf, confirm the facility has the correct name to avoid any mix-ups.

1. Confirm the name used on the request - Make sure the request lists the correct attorney or attorney representative name.
2. Ask the facility Administrator for the reason - If the visit can’t be scheduled, request a clear explanation of what prevented approval.
3. Address banned-list issues directly - If the denial is tied to a Departmental “banned” list, the person on that list won’t be permitted to visit.

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• ✓ Attorney or attorney representative’s name
• ✓ Incarcerated person’s name (the person to be interviewed)
• ✓ If a representative is requesting: the name of the attorney the representative is acting for
• ✓ Requested interview date and time
• ✓ Appropriate identification to present at admission
• ✓ South Woods contact details verified using New Jersey’s online prison directory (addresses and telephone numbers are listed online for all NJ prisons)

1. Look up South Woods contact information - Use New Jersey’s online prison directory (it lists addresses and telephone numbers for all state prisons) so you’re calling the right place.
2. Ask for the housing facility Administrator (or the process to submit attorney-visit requests) - Tell the staff you’re calling to place a 24-hour attorney-visit request.
3. Give the required details and your requested time - “My name is [Attorney/Representative Name]. I’m requesting an attorney visit with [Incarcerated Person’s Name] on [Date] at [Time]. If I’m a representative, I’m acting for [Attorney’s Name]. This is my 24-hour notice/request.”