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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. ยง551.71.
Polygraph tests in connection with misdemeanor offenses, civil
proceedings, or any other matters are generally disapproved,
absent a federal court order.
ias 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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deposition;
(3) Case caption, case number and nature of matter;
(4) Requested date and time;
(5) Expected length of deposition;
(6) Name, title, and organization of each person attending
(all non-attorneys and non-legal representatives must
fill out an application so MCC can complete a
background check (11tE Attachment B));
(7) List of all equipment to be used; and
(8) Indication of whether the inmate's consent has been
obtained.
Video or tape recorders are not allowed inside the institution.
Furthermore, all equipment is subject to inspection prior to
entering the institution.
11. Separation Assignments/Co-Defendant Meetings
Co-defendant meetings must be requested at least 24 hours in
advance of the meeting, e.g. for a meeting on Tuesday at 2:00
P.M., the request must be submitted by Monday at 2:00 P.M.
Written requests should be faxed to the MCC New York Legal
Department,
, and should include the names of