What Attorneys Need to Know About Privileged Calls and Messages at Duffield Jail
Need unrecorded attorney-client calls with someone at Duffield? You'll have to get your phone number verified and flagged as "privileged" in the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail system. Here's how the Smart Communications/SmartInmate process works and what you'll need.
To get approved for privileged communications, register in SmartInmate as a "private attorney/public defender." You'll need to upload a photo ID (specifically a driver's license) and your bar card when you submit your connection request.
- ✓ Register as “private attorney/public defender” in SmartInmate
- ✓ Upload a photo ID (driver’s license)
- ✓ Upload your bar card
Privileged status is tied to your phone number - not just your name or role. Only attorney numbers that have been verified get added to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail inmate telephone system as "privileged." Those calls aren't recorded.
Note: The “not recorded” protection applies only after your specific attorney phone number is verified and added as privileged.
Want billing handled through your office instead of relying on an inmate's calling funds? Smart Communications offers a direct-billed option for attorneys. You'll get a monthly bill for phone calls with your SWVRJA clients.
- Call Smart Communications - Use (727) 349-1561 and ask about setting up a direct-billed account.
- Request monthly direct billing for attorney calls - Confirm the account is set up so you’re billed monthly for telephone calls with your SWVRJA clients.
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