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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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>» " (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
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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
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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
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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
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>» (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
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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
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Mail Attachment
mcc_ny_attny_guide_april_2008.pdf
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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