Adult Directory 2013

D. Notary Services
Accessing notary services while detained at the DC Jail or CTF.
The Central Detention Facility (CDF) (DC Jail) and the Correctional Treatment
Facility (CTF) each have a notary on staff to handle inmate requests for notary
services. Some common needs for notary services are:
Release of property: MPD and DOC require a notarized statement from the inmate
before releasing an inmate’s personal property to a third-party.
Power of Attorney: Inmate gives consent to a third-party to act on his behalf in
matters related to the inmate’s custodial children, finances, (i.e. personal property, tax
returns, insurance and real estate transactions).
CDF case managers have a limited number of blank Power of Attorney forms (free to
inmates. Case managers will not assist with filling out the form. If the document is
created by an outside source (attorney, family member or friend) arrangements are
made with the case manager to get the document to the inmate. Case manager’s CDF
(202) 673-8500, Fax (202) 698-4877; CTF (202) 698-3000, Fax (202) 698-3301.
When the inmate has the document to be notarized in his possession he should notify
the assigned case manager of the need to arrange notary services. The Notary Public
will go to inmate’s unit to conduct the notary services (no cost). Inmate’s wrist band
jail identification is amble proof of identification. For further assistance accessing
notary needs at either jail, contact VSC (Voices for a Second Chance) (202) 544-2131.
The Public Defender Service (PDS) offers (no cost) notary services for persons who
need notarized statements to release personal property held by MPD or DOC to a 3 rd
party. Persons presented at the DC Superior Court, should inform the PDS eligibility
examiner of their need to have a Release of Property document notarized. Released
persons should go the PDS, at 633 Indiana Avenue, NW 2 nd floor and request Duty
Day assistance for notary services.
Notary services are also available at most banks and law firms. The range and cost of
services vary, depending on whether the notary is providing forms and witnesses. At
minimum expect to pay $10 for notary services by an independent notary.
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