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SD\Y 000.545; 7 EFTA00138386 Fwd: Inmate Epstein, J. 76318054 - Notify Psychology ASAP when he returns from court From To Laminc N'Diayc Date 2019/07/08 11:56 Fwd: Inmate Epstein, J. 76318054 - Notify Psychology ASAP when he Subject: returns from court Attachments: TEXT.htm -FYI- Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Black Berry: » > 7/8/2019 10:50 AM > » I just got off the phone with Central Office and they are recommending we conduct a suicide risk assessment with this inmate when he returns from court. Should he return from court and psychology is gone for the day, he is to go on PSYCHOLOGICAL OBSERVATION unless, of course, he reports he is suicidal. In that case, he is to go on Suicide Watch. Inmate Epstein will likely be receiving bad news in court today and has multiple risk factors for suicidality as identified by BOP statistics. Let's be proactive. "This writer consulted with Dr. Central Office, regarding inmate Epstein. Inmate Epstein has various risk factors for suicidality including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense charges, pre- trial status, and a court proceeding today which could potentially be giving him bad news regarding his legal situation. As such, when inmate Epstein returns from court, R&D staff as well as Lieutenant's have been informed to immediately notify the psychology department. If he returns after duty hours, the aforementioned staff were instructed to notify the on-call psychologist and to place inmate Epstein on a watch status until psychology can conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment." Thank you, Dr. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: E-mail: SON1100015455 Page 2690 Page 447 EFTA00138387 Fwd: Inmate Epstein, J. 76318054 - Notify Psychology ASAP when he returns from court From To Date 2019/07/08 13:56 Fwd: Inmate Epstein, J. 76318054 - Notify Psychology ASAP when he Subject: returns from court Attachments: TEXT.htm Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Black Berry: >>> 7/8/2019 10:50 AM > » I just got off the phone with Central Office and they are recommending we conduct a suicide risk assessment with this inmate when he returns from court. Should he return from court and psychology is gone for the day, he is to go on PSYCHOLOGICAL OBSERVATION unless, of course, he reports he is suicidal. In that case, he is to go on Suicide Watch. Inmate Epstein will likely be receiving bad news in court today and has multiple risk factors for suicidality as identified by BOP statistics. Let's be proactive. "This writer consulted with Dr. Central Office, regarding inmate Epstein. Inmate Epstein has various risk factors for suicidality including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense charges, pre- trial status, and a court proceeding today which could potentially be giving him bad news regarding his legal situation. As such, when inmate Epstein returns from court, R&D staff as well as Lieutenant's have been informed to immediately notify the psychology department. If he returns after duty hours, the aforementioned staff were instructed to notify the on-call psychologist and to place inmate Epstein on a watch status until psychology can conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment." Thank you, Dr. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: E-mail: SON1100015456 Page 2694 Page 448 EFTA00138388 Epstein, Jeffrey- Reg 76318-054 From To Date 2019/07/08 14:12 Subject: Epstein, Jeffrey- Reg 76318-054 Attachments: TEXT.httn Good afternoon, Mr. Epstein Reg. 76318-054 arrived here at MCC New York on 7/6/2019 at 9:24 PM, he was placed in Special housing unit until we can better evaluate him and find suitable housing for him. Today he was arraigned in court and upon his arrival will be seen by Psychology and they will conduct a suicide risk assessment with this inmate when he returns from court. Should he return from court and psychology is gone for the day, he is to go on PSYCHOLOGICAL OBSERVATION unless, of course, he reports he is suicidal. In that case, he is to go on Suicide Watch. There has been a few media inquires via phone calls however no information given. Media was staged around the back side of our building and in front of the court house which is less then 100 yards apart from each other. If you should have any additional questions and or concerns please feel free to contact me. Thank you SDNY_00015457 Page 2698 Page 449 EFTA00138389 Fwd: Inmate Epstein, J. 76318054 - Notify Psychology ASAP when he returns from court From To Date 2019/07/08 13:56 Fwd: Inmate Epstein, J. 76318054 - Notify Psychology ASAP when he Subject: returns from court Attachments: TEXT.htm Associate Warden MCC New York 150 Park Row New York New York 10007 Office: Black Berry: >» 7/8/2019 10:50 AM > » I just got off the phone with Central Office and they are recommending we conduct a suicide risk assessment with this inmate when he returns from court. Should he return from court and psychology is gone for the day, he is to go on PSYCHOLOGICAL OBSERVATION unless, of course, he reports he is suicidal. In that case, he is to go on Suicide Watch. Inmate Epstein will likely be receiving bad news in court today and has multiple risk factors for suicidality as identified by BOP statistics. Let's be proactive. "This writer consulted with Dr. Central Office, regarding inmate Epstein. Inmate Epstein has various risk factors for suicidality including a high profile case with media attention, sex offense charges, pre- trial status, and a court proceeding today which could potentially be giving him bad news regarding his legal situation. As such, when inmate Epstein returns from court, R&D staff as well as Lieutenant's have been informed to immediately notify the psychology department. If he returns after duty hours, the aforementioned staff were instructed to notify the on-call psychologist and to place inmate Epstein on a watch status until psychology can conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment." Thank you, Dr. Chief Psychologist U.S. Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 Office: Fax: E-mail: SON1100015458 Page 2702 Page 450 EFTA00138390 Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death From To Date 2019/08/11 09:45 Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Subject: Death Attachments: TEXT.htm Great. I'll call at noon and have on the line. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original messa — From: 11 ge (GAG)" Date: 8/11/19 9:40 AM (GMT-05:00 To: Cc: Subject: Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death >>> " (OAG)" 08/11/2019 09:40 >>> Ok. Let's check in at noon. You can call my cell or send a call in number for the three of use. Either way works On Aug 11, 2019, at 9:31 AM, I> wrote: Sure. Noon is fine, nothing pressing but we can talk anytime you want. Sent from my Verizon. Samsung Galaxy smariphone ------ Original message ------- From: ' PAW "c ) Date: 8/11/19 9:29 AM (GMT-05:00 To: Cc: Subject: Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death SDNY_00015459 Page 2706 EFTA00138391 >» " (GAG)" 08/11/2019 09:29 >» Gentlemen. Do you have time for a quick update call before I leave for my trip with the AG? Does 12 noon work? If there is something new and pressing, we can do a call earlier. On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:20 PM, I> wrote: How do they have this info? Unbelieveable. ht t ps://www.bre it bart.com/polit ics/20 I 9/08/ 1 0/report-prison-guards- sk ippejl-mandatory-checks-be fore-jeffrey-epsteins-death/ Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone SDNY_00015460 Page 2707 EFTA00138392 Guards Charged in Jeffrey Epstein Case Get Trial Date From "Dienst, Jonathan (NBCUniversal)" To Date 2019/11/25 22:26 Guards Charged in Jeffrey Epstein Case Get Trial Subject: Date Attachments: Mime.822 FYI https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Guards-Charged-in-Jeffrey-Epstein-Case-Get- Trial-DateNew-York-565450872.html Sent from my 'Phone SIDNY_00015461 Page 2711 EFTA00138393 From: a ) <Jonathan.Dienst@nbcuni.com> To: Subject: Guards Charged in Jeffrey Epstein Case Get Trial Date Sent: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:25:29 +0000 FYI https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Guards-Charged-in-Jeffrey-Epstein-Case-Get-Trial- Date_New-York-565450872.html Sent from my iPhone SDNY_00015462 EFTA00138394 Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death From To Date 2019/08/11 09:45 Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Subject: Death Attachments: TEXT.htm Great. I'll call at noon and have on the line. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message — From: '1 PAW Date: 8/11/19 9:40 AM (GMT-05:00 To: Cc: Subject: Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death >>> " (OAG)" 08/11/2019 09:40 >>> Ok. Let's check in at noon. You can call my cell or send a call in number for the three of use. Either way works On Aug II, 2019, at 9:31 AM, I> wrote: Sure. Noon is fine, nothing pressing but we can talk anytime you want. Scnt from my Verizon. Samsung Galaxy smartphonc ------ Original message ------- From: ' (OAG)" Date: 8/11/19 9:29 AM (GMT-05:00 To: Cc: Subject: Re: Reuters: Prison Guards Skipped Mandatory Checks Before Epstein Death SDNY_00015463 Page 2716 EFTA00138395 >» (GAG)" 08/11/2019 09:29 >>> Gentlemen. Do you have time for a quick update call before I leave for my trip with the AG? Does 12 noon work? If there is something new and pressing, we can do a call earlier. On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:20 PM, > wrote: How do they have this info? Unbelieveable. https://www.breitbart.cornipolitics/2019/08/10/report-prison-guards- skipped-mandatory-checks-before-jeffrey-epsteins-death/ Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone SDNY_00015464 Page 2717 EFTA00138396 Re: EPSTEIN SHonigman Application From To Date 2019/07/24 15:23 Subject: Re: EPSTEIN SHonigman Application Attachments: TEXT.htm, mcc_ny_attny_guide_april_2008.pdf Hi Samanta, Attached starting at p. 26, please find the application and NCIC check form. Paralegals must submit new applications yearly to retain legal visiting privileges. Please be advised, our records reflected that your last application expired in September 2018. Please complete the attached and return them for processing at your earliest convenience. Thank you, Supervisory Staff Attorney CLC New York Metropolitan Correctional Center 150 Park Row New York, New York 10007 rf ia. >> > Samanta Honigman < > 7/24/2019 3:17 PM > » Hello I left you a voicemail earlier today regarding my paralegal application for Jeffrey Epstein, Reg. #76318-054.1 was told today by the lobby guards that I had to re-submit my application and to ask the legal department directly on the reasoning. I wanted to reach out to ask what in my application needed to be changed or fixed so that I do not repeat the mistake. I really appreciate your help. Thank you, Samanta Honigman SDNY_00015465 Page 2721 EFTA00138397 Mail Attachment mcc_ny_attny_guide_april_2008.pdf SDNY_00015466 Page 2725 EFTA00138398 U.S. Department of Justice ATTORNEY'S GUIDE TO THE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER NEW YORK, NEW YORK APRIL 2008 SONV,001.67 EFTA00138399 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 A. Address 1 B. Telephone Numbers 1 C. Bureau of Prisons' Web Address 2 II. PRETRIAL DETENTION 3 A. Legal Visiting 3 1. Visiting Hours 3 2. Attorney Processing 4 3. Identification 4 4. Property Brought Into the Visiting Room 5 5. Private Conference Rooms 6 6. Multiple Client Visits 6 7. Dress Code 7 8. Legal Representatives 7 9. Polygraphs 8 10. Depositions 8 11. Separation Assignment/Co-Defendant Meetings 9 12. Foreign Attorneys 10 13. Social Visiting 10 B. Telephone Calls 10 1. Unmonitored Telephone Calls 10 2. Inmate Telephone System (ITS) 11 3. Emergency Telephone Calls 12 C. Legal Mail 12 1. Legal Mail Envelopes 12 2. Legal Mail Packages 13 3. FedEx and UPS 13 4. Stamps 13 5. Court Clothing 14 6. Mail for Multiple Defendants 14 D. Release of Records/Information 14 1. Subpoenas 14 2. Medical Records 15 E Inmate Legal Activities 15 1. Law Library 15 2. Access to Computerized Discovery Materials 16 3 Leisure Library 16 4. Service of Process 16 F. Administrative Remedy Program 17 G. Inmate Designations 18 Court Ordered Studies 19 H. Health Services 19 1. Sick Call 19 2. Emergency Care 19 3. Medication 19 4. Independent Medical Exams 20 5. Visits with Inmates in Hospital 20 I. Special Housing Unit 20 J. Miscellaneous 21 1. Religious Programs 21 2. Food Service 21 3. Inmate Commissary 21 4. Marriage 22 5. Personal Property 22 6. Admission and Orientation Handbook 22 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A-Application to Enter Institution as Representative Form Attachment B-National Crime Information Center Form SDW_00016tM EFTA00138400 I. INTRODUCTION The Metropolitan Correctional Center, in New York, New York (MCC New York), is owned and operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau), an agency of the United States (U.S.) Department of Justice. The primary mission of MCC New York is to serve federal courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York by providing pretrial detention in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS). This guide outlines the relevant policies and procedures applicable to attorneys representing defendants incarcerated at MCC New York. The procedures cover issues such as legal visiting, attorney-client communication, and release of information. A. Address 1. Mailing address Staff: Inmates: Staff Name and Title Inmate Name and Reg. No. MCC New York MCC New York Metropolitan Correctional Metropolitan Correctional Center Center 150 Park Row 150 Park Row New York, NY 10007 New York, NY 10007 B. Telephone Numbers 1. MCC New York Main Number 2. Legal Department Because all calls must be cleared through the Control Center for security purposes, direct extensions are not allowed to be disseminated. The legal department is comprised of two staff attorneys and an administrative assistant. Legal Dept. Fax No. SDNY_00015469 Page 1 of 22 EFTA00138401 C. Bureau of Prisons' Web Address The web address is . You can access the Inmate Locator, Bureau Program Statements, and procedures for requesting documents under the Freedom of Information Act. WW_OW154M Page 2 of 22 EFTA00138402 II. PRETRIAL DETENTION MCC New York staff are aware of the importance of the institution's pretrial detention mission. MCC New York staff are expected to act in a professional manner and are governed by a code of employee conduct. Attorneys who feel that they have been treated unprofessionally by a staff member are asked to put their complaint in writing to the Warden's Office, MCC New York, 150 Park Row, New York, NY 10007. All complaints will be looked into and appropriate action will be taken if necessary. In turn, our staff appreciate the professionalism and courtesy expected from attorneys and other officers of the court. Attorneys are expected not only to abide by the Attorney Guide, but generally to act in a professional manner. In addition, all visitors are expected to refrain from using profanity and keep their voices at a conversational level when speaking with staff, inmates and other visitors. All visitors, including attorneys, are prohibited from using cell phones within the institution, including the lobby. All visitors, including attorneys, who violate MCC New York's visiting rules, create disturbances at the institution or in any way jeopardize the security or orderly operation of the institution may have their visiting privileges restricted or suspended. The information contained in this Guide is meant to be a general guideline and is not all-inclusive. We cannot envision every circumstance that could occur, and thus the Guide does not contain the answers to all questions. For example, in the event of an institution emergency, security needs of the institution will override any portion of this Attorney Guide. A. Legal Visiting 1. Visiting Hours Legal visitation hours are as follows: Monday-Sunday (including Federal Holidays) 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Visits during these hours do not need to be scheduled in advance. Special legal visits outside of these hours may be requested through MCC New York's Legal Department with at least 24 hours notice (The Legal Department is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. so a request for Monday must be in by the preceding Friday). Requests should be faxed to: 1IIIIIIIIIIIIII, Attn: Legal Department." Every effort will be made to accommodate such requests, but final approval is contingent upon the SDNCOMISM Page 3 of 22 EFTA00138403 availability of staff. In the event an attorney requires an emergency visit outside normal legal visiting hours and has not pre-requested it, he/she must contact the Operations Lieutenant. If there is any problem with a legal visit during off duty hours, attorneys should ask to speak with the Institution Duty Officer or Operations Lieutenant. 2. Attorney Processing MCC New York conducts a daily count of all inmates at 4:00 p.m., with an additional count at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Additional unscheduled counts may also occur in emergencies. During a count, inmates must be at their assigned cell or bunk, unless the inmate has been authorized to be in another area. In order to guarantee an accurate count, a request that an inmate remain in the visiting room during the count must be made at least one hour before the count, i.e., 3:00 p.m. for the 4:00 p.m. count and 9:00 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. count. When this approval is granted, the inmate is placed on the "out count" and will be required to remain in the visiting room until the count has been completed. Inmates who have not been placed on the out count must terminate their legal visits a half hour before the count begins, i.e., 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. Attorneys who arrive at the institution within an hour before the start of a count, i.e., after 3:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m., will not be able to visit their client until after the count clears. Counts usually take approximately 30-40 minutes to clear. During this time, all movement in the institution ceases. Consequently, attorneys and/or their representatives will not be allowed to enter or exit the Visiting Room during official counts. Visits should be scheduled accordingly to avoid unnecessary delays. 3. Identification To receive attorney entrance privileges, an individual must be able to establish his or her status as an attorney by presenting identification that verifies active membership in any state bar. Excluding Legal Aid Society Federal Defender's, NY State Attorneys are required to have a Secure Pass Identification card for entrance. Upon notification that a NY State attorney is not in possession of a Secure Pass, and upon approval from the Legal Department, attorneys will be permitted to enter the institution for 60 days from their date of approval without the Secure Pass. If an attorney is licensed in a state other than New York, he/she must contact the legal department at least 24 hours in advance so that their status as an attorney in good standing may be verified. Provided the Legal Department can verify the attorney's status, the attorney will be added on a list located in the lobby, authorizing the attorney's entrance for a one year SDNY_00015472 Page 4 of 22 EFTA00138404 period with government issued picture identification, such as a drivers license. It is ultimately the attorney's responsibility to establish his or her membership in a State Bar. After completing the Notification to Visitor form, attorneys must be processed through the metal detector, have their hand stamped and sign the bound logbook before being allowed entry into the institution. By signing the Notification to Visitor forms, attorneys certify that they are not carrying firearms, explosives, weapons, ammunition, metal cutting tools, recording equipment, cellular phones, cameras, food items, narcotics, marijuana, alcoholic beverages, prescription drugs or any other item deemed contraband. All legal materials and briefcases will be searched for contraband and processed through the fluoroscope. Handbags, newspapers, portable telephones, and non-legal materials are not permitted in the Visiting Room. Official Visitors: Federal employees, including Assistant U.S. Attorneys, law enforcement officers, U.S. Court officials, U.S. Probation Officers, and Assistant Federal Public Defenders, will be permitted to visit upon presentation of appropriate identification. All visitors must present official identification, sign in and out of the logbook, and pass through the metal detector. 4. Property Brought into the Visiting Room Legal Material An attorney may bring into the visiting room legal materials related to an inmate's case, including CDs, or audio/videotapes as well as dollar bills for the vending machines. An attorney (not a paralegal, investigator, mitigation specialist or interpreter) will be authorized to provide a reasonable (not to exceed four inches) amount of legal materials to the inmate at the conclusion of the attorney visit. The inmate will be allowed to take these legal materials with him/her to his/her unit after the Officer determines the items are of a legal nature and he/she inspects them for contraband. Legal materials should not be read for content but examined only to determine that they are indeed legal materials and they are free of contraband. Inmates housed in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) will be allowed to take legal materials to their unit minus folders, paperclips, staples, rubber bands, or any other items that could be considered a security concern. All other materials, including cellular phones, pagers, newspapers, magazines, tissues, wallets and keys, are prohibited and must be secured in a lobby locker before entering the secure confines of the institution. Additionally, legal videos, CDs and audio tapes, cannot be provided to an inmate during a legal visit but may be placed in the Lobby legal mail drop box for delivery to the inmate. Mail deposited in these boxes must be small enough to fit through the SDNY_00015473 Page 5 of 22 EFTA00138405 opening of the box. Larger packages may be broken down into several smaller envelopes. These boxes are emptied Monday- Friday, excluding federal holidays, and the contents are processed with other mail received from the post office that day. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the attorney's name (including language that identifies that person as an attorney), inmate's name and register number and the following statement: "SPECIAL MAIL-OPEN ONLY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE INMATE." See below, page 12. Unauthorized items found in the inmate's possession will be treated as contraband. Tape Players, VCRs & Computers to Review Discovery Material Due to security concerns, attorneys may not bring electronic equipment into the secure confines of the institution. However, MCC New York has tape players, VCRs and televisions for attorneys to review discovery materials with clients in visiting rooms. These items are available on a first come, first served basis by oral request to the visiting room officer. MCC New York also has a computer that attorneys may use to review computer CDs with their clients. The computer is available during attorney visiting hours and should be reserved at least 24 hours in advance by calling the Legal Department. Attorneys who make an appointment to use the computer will have preference over those who do not make an appointment. Attorneys should bring a copy of the CD discovery when meeting with an inmate. Audio and video cassettes and CDs may also be mailed directly to an inmate via the legal mail procedures explained below in the Legal Mail section, Cl. Inmates may review their DVD and CD-Rom discovery material as described in the Law Library Section, El. 5. Private Conference Rooms These rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. There are twelve conference rooms in the building. Institutional security and fire safety regulations restrict the total number of people that may be in the visiting room at any one time. Ultimately, it is a correctional decision where any visit will take place. 6. Multiple Client Visits Attorneys are not limited in the number of inmates they may visit in one day. However, only one inmate may be brought down to the visiting room at any time. Please see below in Separation/Codefendant Meeting Section 11 for instruction on Co- Defendant Meetings. When an attorney has finished the legal visit and the inmate has been sent back to the unit, another inmate may be brought down to the visiting room. SDNY_00015474 Page 6 of 22 EFTA00138406 Approved legal representatives (law clerk, paralegal, interpreter, investigator, psychologist, and other experts) may accompany an attorney into the Visiting Room. If visiting independently, representatives must follow the requirements set forth in the "Legal Representatives" section below. See Section 8. Attorneys are ordinarily not permitted to bring material witnesses into the Visiting Room. Prior approval to do so must be received from the Warden and requires a court order. Written requests for such approval should clearly outline the specific circumstances requiring this type of visit. Visits will not be approved if alternative arrangements are available to defense counsel. 7. Dress Code All visitors, including attorneys, are required to dress in a manner appropriate for a correctional environment. Excessively provocative, immodest or revealing attire is reason to deny visiting. Visitors over the age of 12 will not be allowed into the institution in short skirts, mini skirts, shorts or dresses exceeding three inches above the kneecap in length. See-through clothing, halter-tops, tube tops, tank tops, any top that reveals the midriff area, low-cut shirts or blouses, revealing front and/or backless clothing, skin-tight clothing, spandex clothing and sweat pants are not allowed. Furthermore, clothing which may impede identification (e.g., hoods) or easily hide contraband (e.g., coats) present security concerns and are also prohibited. All visitors are required to wear shoes (no shower shoes, flip-flops, toe-revealing or backless shoes of any kind) and undergarments (including bras for females). The Warden has delegated to the Institution Duty Officer the ultimate decision- making authority regarding what attire is appropriate inside the Visiting Room. If the Duty Officer is not available, the Operations Lieutenant will make the final decision. A memorandum containing clothing guidelines is posted in the lobby of MCC New York. It is the responsibility of visitors to familiarize themselves with this memo and watch for updates. 8. Legal Representatives Attorneys are allowed to visit their clients upon providing evidence of their professional status. However, attorneys often need other individuals, e.g., paralegals, interpreters, mitigation specialists, private investigators, to visit their clients in connection with legal representation. These individuals do not receive the same entry privileges granted to attorneys and must first submit an application (See ATTACHMENT A) signed by a sponsoring attorney and pass a background check before being granted permission to enter MCC New York. SDNY_00015475 Page 7 of 22 EFTA00138407 Once approved, the individual will be included on a list maintained in the lobby and allowed to enter the institution for one year with appropriate government issued ID. The entry application may be requested from and mailed to the Legal Departments of either MCC New York or MDC Brooklyn. Once approved the individual may enter both institutions. For mitigation specialists, every time they visit the institution for a new inmate, they must submit a court order to the Legal Department which authorizes them to enter the institution to visit with that specific inmate. Upon reapplying at the end of their one year entry period, mitigation specialists and doctors are required to produce a new order, reflecting the new year. 9. Polygraphs The Warden may permit polygraph tests in connection with state or federal criminal felony investigations. See 28 C.F.R. §551.71. Polygraph tests in connection with misdemeanor offenses, civil proceedings, or any other matters are generally disapproved, absent a federal court order. See Id. Requests for polygraph examinations must be submitted to the Legal Department with approval by the Warden. The written request should include at least the following information: (1) Inmate's name and register number; (2) Case caption, case number and nature of matter; (3) Requested date and time; (4) Expected length of polygraph; (5) Name, title, and organization of each person attending (all non-attorneys and non-legal representatives will have to fill out an application so MCC can complete a background check (See ATTACHMENT B); (6) List of all equipment to be used; and (7) Indication of whether the inmate's consent has been obtained. The Warden must be able to confirm the validity of the request and the inmate being examined must give written consent on a form provided for that purpose. Requesters are responsible for meeting all state and local requirements in administering the test. 10. Depositions Requests for Depositions for state matters, both civil and criminal, must be submitted to the Legal Department for review. All deposition requests must be made in writing and include the following information: (1) Inmate's name and register number; (2) A court order or similar court signed document for the SDNY_00015

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