I've done this several times at the women's prison in LA, but only accompanied by attorneys that work with Social Services during visiting hours. Social Services is always involved in custody of children for those who are "guests" of the state, and it's quite an important process -- not anything that can be taken lightly.
You have to be careful with ID -- you cannot use the wristband in CA. It's unlikely that the deputys will go into the inmate's property and provide you with their ID, and that includes an in-custody ID card. I would imagine that credible witnesses will be necessary and they cannot be anyone that is named in the document you are notarizing.
As far as advice on what kind of document to use, that is not for you to decide - those documents are provided to the notary with notarial verbage. You just ID, make sure your signer understands what they are signing and notarize. I'd pass on this one if I were you, and tell your customer (I'm assuming the family member) they would be wise to coordinate with Social Services who will guide them. |
