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GIPA help for inmates?

I'm in a bit of a pickle. I have a client who is incidentally in jail at the moment somewhere in the sticks. I'm not a criminal lawyer so I'm a bit out of my depth having to deal with the correctional services.

I want to do a GIPA application but I'm having some struggles.

My client doesn't have a drivers license or a passport. I have no way of going to the correctional centre and I'm unsure how to get proof of his signature and address.

I can get access to his birth certificate but that's about it. I assume that won't be sufficient.

Has anyone been in this situation?

Thanks for your help :)

Posted Jul 17, 2019, 6:28 AM UTC

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Dowel28•

Read this.

I’m assuming you’re a solicitor, in which case you won’t have any trouble. Just call the number at the top of page 2 if you have questions.

I don’t think the standard form requires a signature if you’re a solicitor requesting information on behalf of a client. It only asks for it where you’re asking for information on your own behalf.

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