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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
 Posted - 11/16/2011 : 03:34:18 AM
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Joe, aren't you required to use paper ID before using CW's? The CW is for those times that the signer doesn't have ID - since CA issues inmate ID cards, and assuming a 1st degree murderer at a jail is in custody, it sounds to me like the situation wouldn't qualify for use of a CW.
Use of the CW absolutely would not fly here in FL.
Linda
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Joe Ewing
California
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Posted - 11/15/2011 : 9:48:46 PM
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My last three Jail location notary assignments were to witness the signatures of alleged 1st degree murderers. I get most of my "jail" calls from criminal attorneys who know me, accompany me and can sign as credible witnesses Oath of a Single Credible Witness – The identity of the signer can be established by
the oath of a single credible witness whom the notary public personally knows. (Civil Code
section 1185(b)(1)
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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 4:48:13 PM
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I would suggest, Arlene, that you contact the facility you'd be willing to travel to and ask them their procedure for outside notaries to visit inmates. This way you know exactly what's expected of you if you get a call.
As I said - I was told here in my area by Corrections personnel that they have their own notary on staff and the inmates must use that notary - no outside notaries allowed. And mainly it's an identification issue - they confiscate the inmate's ID and will NOT return it to him/her for any reason.
From page 34 of our manual:
"Identification: DOC Inmate Identification Cards
Included in the list of acceptable forms of identification in section 117.05(5), Florida Statutes, is the Florida Department of Corrections inmate identification card for an inmate who is in the custody of the department. When a person is taken into custody and housed in a state prison, all forms of identification are confiscated and the inmate is issued a department identification card.
Generally, when inmates require notarial services, those services are provided by a notary employed by the Department of Corrections. Occasionally, though, a notary outside the department may be asked
to go to the facility for the purpose of notarizing for an inmate. In this instance, the notary may rely upon the DOC identification card as proof of identity. The card is made of hard plastic, similar to a credit card, and contains the inmate’s name, inmate identification number, date of birth, photo, and physical description. However, the card does not contain the inmate’s signature. Upon release from custody, a sticker is placed on the card indicating that the inmate has been released and the date of the release. The inmate may use this card temporarily until he or she can obtain a proper identification card or driver’s license from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Florida law provides that this card may be used only “for an inmate who is in the custody of the department.” Therefore, a notary may not accept this card as identification after the person is discharged from prison."
http://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/notary/ref_manual23-40.pdf
Linda
http://www.notary.net/websites/LindaHubbell
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jbelmont
California
3106 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 3:42:28 PM
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Some jails have their own notaries, but the jails that YOU will be going to do NOT have their own notaries, so don't worry about the other jails.
The most common documents include Powers of Attorney, which allow the inmate's girlfiend, mother, attorney, etc., to handle their business while they are jailed.
The next most common documents are Grant Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds, and Deeds releasing ownership of properties.
Court related documents might need to be signed, and miscellaneous Affidavits, etc.
Please also see:
Jail notary jobs from A to Z
http://blog.123notary.com/?p=151
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LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2011 : 10:19:58 AM
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Any range of notarizations for jail signings. Just beware that most correctional facilities have their own notaries on staff. If you CAN get in to do them, there's a process and it can be time-consuming. I know up here in Columbia County I can't get into the Correctional Center to help them - inmates MUST use the in-house notaries....at least that's what I was told. Also, remember, identification rules/laws still prevail.
Linda
http://www.notary.net/websites/LindaHubbell
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arlenemills
Florida
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Posted - 10/07/2011 : 08:11:32 AM
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I have been a notary for 25 years - but have now made it my full time job. I had normally used my notary skills at my workplace as well as did loan closings on the side. My question is: What type of documents do they normally notarize at jails. I noticed on my own profie page it asked if I have experience with jail, I checked no. But when you look me up on 123 - it just states no to jail services, which I would be willing to do. Any advice. Thanks!! A lot of great info on 123Notary! ARlene
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