Rules for Meeting with Residents

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Approval: Individuals must be approved as described in Attorney and Professionals Access to Residents, SOP 604.02.01.002 before they can access any resident. Mailing the Application: Address the envelope to the facility in which the resident is housed. To help the envelope arrive at the proper location within the facility, add the words ‘Attorney Access Applications’ after the facility name. For example: ISCI c/o Attorney Agent Access Applications PO Box 14 Boise, ID 83707 To research correct mailing addresses for other IDOC facilities, www.idoc.idaho.gov and click on prisons and then prison locations. Identification: Attorneys must present their Bar Association Card. Agents of attorneys must present a valid and current photo identification (ID) (specifically a driver’s license, state- issued ID, military ID, or valid/current United States passport). Status Change: Attorneys and attorney agents must report any change in status that ends the legal representation of the resident. Expiration and Reapplication: All applications (attorney agents) expire one year from the date of submission. Each individual is responsible for re-submitting a new updated application annually. Maintaining Current Information: Individuals must report any new arrests or pending charges to a facility staff member the next time they are at the facility following the arrest or new charge. Schedules and Rules: Attorneys, attorney agents, and professional individuals are responsible to schedule appointments with the facility. Allowed Items for Attorneys and their Agents: One legal pad, one black ink pen (stick-- not push), one notary stamp, legal pleadings to be signed or reviewed, testing materials, laptop computer, audio recorder, DVD player, stenograph, and authorized testing equipment. No items can be left with the resident without prior written approval from the facility head or designee. Resident Items: Residents may bring the following items authorized at their custody level: legal work, paper, and pencil or pen. No items can be removed from the facility without prior written approval from the facility head or designee. Exchanging Items: With the facility head’s approval, papers attorneys and agents of attorneys can leave signed papers, documents from a court, or other documents with a legal purpose. Attire and Grooming: Residents must be groomed in accordance with the facility grooming regulations. Attorneys and agents must wear garments that are conservative and modest. Proper underclothing must be worn. No bare feet are allowed. Attire That Is Not Allowed: sleeveless garments, bare midriffs, scrubs, shorts, cutoffs, miniskirts, hats, caps, bandanas, doo-rags, spandex, and low-cut or see-through clothing. (Note: Medical exceptions may be made for headwear. In addition, scrubs may be worn at CWC facilities.)