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Official Visitation Official visitors, including but not limited to attorneys, clergy, probation/parole officers and service providers with proper identification or authorization may see inmates daily between the hours of 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Official Visitors inquiring about ICE detainees must get authorization from ICE officials or have a G-28 form on file.  ICE public number is 717-840-7253 Attorney preferred method of identification is a state bar card verifying their bar membership.  However, if they do not have such a card the attorney shall be required to present another document verifying their bar membership. A legal representative (not an attorney) shall be required to provide documentation such as a G-28 and/or authorization on company letterhead allowing the individual to act on behalf of the attorney.  Which should be submitted in advance to the visit.  In cases where the legal representative does not have a G-28 or bar card, he/she must request in writing to ICE and prison administration approval to enter the secure area of the facility.  Such requests shall be made in writing and at least forty-eight (48) business hours in advance. Legal assistants may enter the secure area of prison to meet with their client with prior approval by ICE and prison administration.  Such requests must be made in writing with at least forty-eight (48) business hours in advance.  Interpreter (accompanied by a one of the above) requires ICE and prison administration approval.  Such requests shall be made in writing and at least forty-eight (48) business hours in advance. Legal Representatives and Legal Assistants may meet with prospective clients.  However, a written request must be made to ICE and prison administration for approval to enter the secure area of the prison.  Requests must be made in writing with at least forty-eight (48) business hours in advance. Legal requests should be mailed to the York County Prison, attention Deputy Wardens or faxed at 717-840-7204 Official Visitors Rules for entering into the Prison No weapons, food, chewing gum, drinks, cell phones, computers, PDA’s, recorders or any other electronic components in watches, pendants or any other form are allowed to be brought in the prison.  Professional visitors must strictly adhere to the same rules that apply to other visitors.  It is extremely important that professional visitors understand that no one, without exception, is allowed to hand anything directly to an inmate.  An officer, shift supervisor or a member of the administration must examine every item before the item is given to the inmate.  There are no exceptions to this policy.  This includes legal documents, medical documents, books, magazines, pamphlets, and photographs. Professional visitors are prohibited from having a contact visit with any relatives or persons with whom they have or have had a personal relationship.  The exercise of visitation is a privilege that may be revoked if any of the rules of visitation are violated.  It is important to understand that security is of utmost importance and that the delivery advertently or inadvertently of any contraband item is strictly prohibited and this rule is not changed by the confidential nature of the relationship of the inmate and his/her visitor. Everyone entering the prison is subject to search, per Purdon's Title 61, Section 384. Any visitor who refuses a search when requested will be denied visitation.