[blindLaw] Entering a BOP Facility

[Singh, Nandini]

All,

Criminal defense folks, has anyone represented an inmate housed in a DOJ BOP facility? If so, what kind of accommodations did you obtain in terms of gaining entry into the prison with a laptop, phone, Braille note taker, or other assistive technology. Assuming travel is safe and attorneys are required to represent clients in-person, I am thinking of taking on a parole matter, which would require entering a BOP facility to visit the inmate initially and then to attend his parole hearing. Of course, this becomes much harder if I cannot take a phone, pocket display, or even a slate or stylus, which may be considered a contraband item in a prison environment. While I could take a sheaf of embossed Braille, assuming I could obtain access to an embosser, I am not sure how I would take notes. Any thoughts?

Regards,
Nikki

Nandini Singh

Covington & Burling LLP
One CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-4956
T +1 202 662 5113 | nsingh at cov.com
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