Section 22 AAC 05.545 - Access to attorneys(a) Upon proof of identity, an attorney entitled to practice in the State of Alaska, whether generally or by permission of the court, may visit a prisoner regarding legal matters at any reasonable time during normal business hours, and at other times with the approval of the superintendent.(b) An attorney, as described in (a) of this section, may visit a prisoner at any time of day or night within 24 hours after the prisoner's initial admission to the facility or upon the filing of new criminal charges, subject to 22 AAC 05.010.(c) An agent employed by an attorney described in (a) of this section has the same right to access to prisoners as the attorney, unless the superintendent has reason to believe that the agent poses a threat to a security interest of the facility. The superintendent may require the attorney to specify in writing the identity of the agent and the identity of the prisoner to be interviewed.(d) Upon a prisoner's request, writing materials must be furnished, as well as access to the services of a person authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments.Eff. 9/10/77, Register 63; am 1/9/87, Register 101Authority:AS 12.25.150
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