Is it permissible to tell somebody's attorney a detainee's charges, jail location, and bail amount?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with supervisor approval
• D. Only with detainee consent

Answer: (A)

The important idea is that a detainee’s lawyer must have access to information needed to represent that person. Charges, jail location, and bail amounts are essential details for a defense attorney to review the case, plan visits and detentions, and decide on legal strategies or bail motions. Since the attorney-client relationship is built on providing the lawyer with what they need to represent the client, sharing these specifics with the detainee’s attorney is a standard, legitimate part of legal representation. Staff should still verify the attorney’s identity and authorization to protect privacy, but no detainee consent is required in this context for informing the attorney.