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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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Trying to reach someone at South Woods State Prison? The rules depend on what type of contact you need. Here are two verified pathways from NJDOC guidance: attorney visits (with advance notice) and videoconferencing requests through the NJDOC Videoconferencing Program.
When a contact attorney visit gets denied at South Woods, that's not the end of it. NJDOC policy requires the facility to try to arrange a non-contact visit instead—as long as it works with security and operations.
If your attorney gets turned away for a contact (in-person) legal visit at South Woods, that's not the end of the road. Here's how non-contact attorney visits and videoconference requests work under NJDOC guidance.
Trying to set up a visit or videoconference (VTC) but not sure who to call? Start with official New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) sources. They're the most reliable place to find current phone numbers, addresses, and program contacts.
Need to reach South Woods State Prison? Your best bet is New Jersey's official prison listings for the main phone number and address. For videoconferencing questions, contact the NJDOC Videoconferencing Program office directly.
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.
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.
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.
At South Woods State Prison, the key difference comes down to lead time and how you make the request. For an in-person attorney visit, attorneys (or their representatives) need to notify the inmate's housing facility administrator at least 24 hours ahead—either in writing or by phone. Videoconferences require more runway: you'll need to fax your request to the appropriate institution and coordinator at least 48 hours in advance, and that 48-hour window doesn't count weekends or holidays.
Need to speak with a client at a New Jersey state prison? Your biggest decision is often timing. In-person attorney visits and videoconferences run on different request rules and schedules. The faster option isn't always the simplest to pull off.
Scheduling a legal videoconference with a client at South Woods State Prison? The 48-hour fax rule is the key deadline to plan around. Here's what to send, how to fill out the request form, and which hours you can book.
