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How to Visit South Woods State Prison, NJ (NJ)

Visiting South Woods State Prison takes planning, especially for attorney and attorney-representative visits. Follow the steps below to give the required notice, request your preferred time, and avoid being turned away at the door.

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How to Visit South Woods State Prison, NJ (NJ)

You can't just show up for an attorney visit at South Woods State Prison. Attorneys and attorney representatives must notify the incarcerated person's housing facility administrator at least 24 hours in advance. You can submit this request in writing or by phone. The advance notice ensures space, staff, and the incarcerated person are available when you arrive.

  • ✓ 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 a representative is making the request)
  • ✓ Date and time requested for the interview

Attorney visits take place during normal business hours. Be aware that the visit format may change based on safety and security needs. If a contact visit would pose a risk to the incarcerated person, visitor, staff, or facility operations, the prison may provide a non-contact visit instead. For videoconference sessions with someone at South Woods State Prison, sessions are typically scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. When possible, plan to start no later than one hour before closing so the session can finish within the operational window.

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Contact the incarcerated person’s housing facility administrator (written notification or a telephone request)
  • ✓ Send the request at least 24 hours before the intended visit
  • ✓ Include your name (attorney or attorney representative)
  • ✓ Include the incarcerated person’s name
  • ✓ If you are a representative, include the attorney’s name you are acting for
  • ✓ Include the requested date and time for the interview
  1. Request a time during normal business hours. Attorney visits at South Woods State Prison are held during normal business hours, so pick a date and time that fits that window.
  2. Plan for non-contact if required. If a contact visit would pose a safety or security threat, the facility may switch the visit to non-contact.
  3. Schedule video within the weekday operating window. Videoconference sessions are generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  4. Start the videoconference early enough to finish. When possible, set the start time no later than one hour before closing time.

Before submitting your request, confirm you're contacting the correct housing facility administrator for the person you need to see. Also check whether the facility prefers written notice, accepts phone requests, or has specific guidelines for each method. This one detail can mean the difference between getting scheduled and being told to resubmit.

  • ✓ Confirm the notice includes the attorney or representative’s name
  • ✓ Confirm it includes the incarcerated person’s name
  • ✓ If a representative is requesting, confirm it includes the attorney’s name they are acting for
  • ✓ Confirm it includes the requested date and time

Note: Verify current business hours before you go, and confirm whether your visit will be contact or non-contact. For videoconferences, confirm the facility still uses the 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekday window and the guidance to start no later than one hour before closing.

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