Inmate Rights And Representation

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The user, Sandra, is seeking advice regarding her sons legal situation. Her son, who has a mental illness, has been in jail since April 22. She has concerns about the attorneys lack of communication and alleged negligence, including not knowing her sons location and not meeting him. She also mentions that an evaluation was delayed and believes her son is being mistreated in jail. She is considering filing a complaint with the Virginia State Bar and is looking for another attorney. She also has concerns about her sons bond hearing and the jails refusal to provide information.

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My son has mental illness has been in jail since April * the attorney he has dident know where my son was in court he thought he was at central state hospital
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. May I know in which state and city this is happening? This will allow me to provide better guidance.
Prince George va
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some steps you can take:
- Contact your son's attorney immediately to clarify the situation.
- You may also wish to contact Prince George County Jail or Central State Hospital.
Prince George County Jail:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Courts Dr, Prince George, VA *
Central State Hospital:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Washington St, Petersburg, VA *
My son is at Riverside regional jail medical
I'm sorry for the confusion, ****. It's important to confirm your son's location. You can contact Riverside Regional Jail directly.
Riverside Regional Jail:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * FOLAR Trail, North Prince George, VA *
Website: www.riversideregionaljail.com
His attorney never calls me back
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. You can file a complaint with the Virginia State Bar if an attorney is not communicating. Here's their contact information:

Virginia State Bar


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * E Main St, Richmond, VA *
Website: www.vsb.org

He has never met my son
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. If the attorney has never met your son, it might be a violation of professional duties. You should consider filing a complaint with the Virginia State Bar.
My son has been neglected a evaluation was just put in Sept * his attorney lied to me told me it was put in may *
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. It's a serious issue if an attorney provides false information. You should definitely report this to the Virginia State Bar. They can investigate the matter.
This is why I'm looking for another attorney he was court appointed I don't have money for a good lawyer for my son he is sitting in there getting worse he should be in a hospital not jail this was all medication related that they gave him at popular spring hospital and his doctor dident help him
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. You can request a different court-appointed lawyer. Contact the court clerk's office or the judge's clerk for help.
Prince George Circuit Court:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Courts Dr, Prince George, VA *
I think he works with the common wealth attorney office Richmond did not find his name
I understand, ****. If you believe the attorney is working with the Commonwealth's Attorney office in Richmond, you can reach out to them for confirmation.

Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Office


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N 9th St, Richmond, VA *
Website: www.richmondgov.com

My son never got a bond he is unstable
I'm sorry to hear about your son's situation, ****. In Virginia, a bond hearing should occur within * hours of arrest. If your son didn't have one, you should inform the court immediately. Here's the Prince George Circuit Court contact:
Prince George Circuit Court:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Courts Dr, Prince George, VA *
How long is it for a evaluation law of VA
In Virginia, once a court orders an evaluation, the evaluator typically has 30 days to complete the report and submit it to the court. However, delays can occur. It's important to stay in contact with your son's attorney or the court to get updates.
His is 7 months later nov14
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Such delays are concerning. You should report this to the court and possibly to the Virginia State Bar, as it may constitute a violation of your son's rights.
The jail won't tell me anything they gave me the run around on visitation a inmate there medical housing * is number by the time I got there told me to go back to the lobby they said he didn't want to see me I don't think he knew I was there I haven't talk to my son in 7 months he can't read well I write letters I get nothing back I don't think he is on his med I bought it with me they said they can't except it I think my son is being mistreated
I'm truly sorry to hear this, ****. It's crucial to reach out to the Virginia Department of Corrections and report possible mistreatment. Here's their contact:
Virginia Department of Corrections:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Atmore Dr, Richmond, VA *
Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
How long was he supposed to be evaluated
In Virginia, once the court orders a mental health evaluation, it's typically completed within 30 days. However, delays can happen. If it's been 7 months and you haven't received updates, contact the court or Virginia State Bar. They can help address this delay.
After he was arrested
In Virginia, once a court orders an evaluation, the evaluator typically has 30 days to complete the report and submit it to the court. However, delays can occur. It's crucial to keep in contact with the court or your son's attorney.
It was given to the judge Sept * my son was not in court
I'm sorry to hear about your son's situation, ****. If he was not present at a court hearing, you can inform the judge or court clerk. Here's the Prince George Circuit Court contact:
Prince George Circuit Court:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Courts Dr, Prince George, VA *