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Send Photos & Mail at South Woods State Prison, NJ

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Overview

South Woods State Prison participates in the NJDOC Videoconferencing Program. Sessions run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and should start no later than one hour before closing when possible. To request a session, fax the completed videoconference request form to both the institution and the coordinator at least 48 hours before your requested day (weekends and holidays don't count toward that window). The form asks whether you'll fax documents to the inmate—mark FAX Yes or No. It also includes reason codes; Reason code 25 covers client/attorney interviews. No agency or department gets priority scheduling. Set up any needed vendor accounts and test your device early. Some sessions may be monitored or recorded under standard videoconferencing guidelines.

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Quick Facts

  • Videoconferences at South Woods run Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • All videoconference requests must be faxed to the institution and coordinator at least 48 hours before the requested day, excluding weekends and holidays.
  • The videoconference request form requires requesters to indicate whether they will fax documents to the inmate (FAX Yes/No).
  • Reason code 25 on the request form denotes a client/attorney interview; the form also states no agency or department receives priority in scheduling.

Common Questions

What are the videoconference hours at South Woods State Prison?

Scheduled videoconferences run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. When possible, sessions should begin no later than one hour before closing.

How do I request a videoconference for someone at South Woods State Prison?

Fax the completed videoconference request form to the institution and the coordinator at least 48 hours before the requested day (excluding weekends and holidays). On the form, you must select FAX Yes or No to indicate whether you will fax documents to the inmate.

Do attorneys get scheduling priority for videoconferences at South Woods State Prison?

No. The request form states that no agency or department receives priority scheduling, even for attorney-related requests. It does include Reason code 25 for client/attorney interviews.

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