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Professional Visits

  • All professional visitors must register on GTL website for visitation approval.
  • Once you have registered, you must email Hudson County Visitation at Hudsoncountyvisitation@hcnj.us with your Bar number and the State of practice or occupational certifications (i.e. Interpreter Certification) for verification and approval.
  • Attorneys and their representatives are permitted to meet their inmates clients from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, seven days a week.
  • Professionals must present valid credentials that can be cross-referenced with an American Bar Association publication, firm, or approved agency to confirm their status as a acceptable professional.
  • Professional visitors must be dressed in appropriate attire (See Dress Code).
  • Professionals may visit inmate clients solely for the purpose of conducting legal business.
  • Professionals requesting any special consideration shall immediately be referred to the area supervisor.
  • Electronic equipment of any kind, i.e., tape recorders, cameras, IPads, etc., must be approved in advance. Otherwise, such equipment will not be allowed during the visit.
  • Professionals may not give an inmate any material without prior authorization.
  • Visits between attorneys or their representative and inmate shall not be subject to auditory supervision, but department personnel may be positioned to maintain visual surveillance.

Search of Professionals

  • Professional visitors are subject to electronic and pat searches.
  • Department personnel will search all briefcases, packages, etc. for contraband prior to entering the facility.

Professional Video Visitation

It is recommended that all attorneys schedule on-site visitation to avoid any potential delays.
All other professionals must schedule on-site visits via GTL.

There will be times when access may be restricted without prior notice due to emergencies and operational needs. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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