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Will a solicitor hold on to a bank card for a prisoner?

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whippitwoowoo · 09/04/2021 13:20

I have my sons bank card with me whilst he is on remand. It's causing a lot of issues and i'm concerned for my family's safety. I don't want to destroy it but I just cant hold on to it anymore. I have emailed his solicitor to see if I can pay a fee for them to hold on to it until he is released ( most likely this year sometime) They are on leave so won't respond at the moment.
Do any legal people on here know if this is an option?
Thanks

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whippitwoowoo · 10/04/2021 06:50

@legalseagull.thanks this is the info I was after.
I will call the prison and inquire about sending it.
I can’t get my son to request it from me because I’ve had to block him.

@GuiltyPleasure. I’m not going into details on a public forum.

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FloraPostIt · 12/04/2021 19:23

A solicitor wouldn't touch this with a barge pole as they'd likely get into trouble - it's not what we are regulated and insured to do. Only exception would be if your son appointed solicitor as an attorney and had a proper file open and client care letter in place

whippitwoowoo · 12/04/2021 22:18

I’ve spoken to the prison and they have advised me what I am able to do.

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EmmaGrundyForPM · 13/04/2021 11:35

I'm glad you've got it sorted

GrumpyHoonMain · 13/04/2021 11:37

No, you can ask the bank to cancel the card as not required until he’s out. However the solicitor can receive post on his behalf

whippitwoowoo · 13/04/2021 12:10

The solicitor got back to me today to say they are not able to help. Its sorted though now. The card is at the prison in his belongings

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Evidencebased · 13/04/2021 12:53

Yeah, post it to the prison, addressed to your son.
It'll go in his property, and be handed to him on his release day.
If you include a letter adressed to him, that can tell him what you've done- he'll get the letter, but not the card.

whippitwoowoo · 13/04/2021 13:55

thanks, I have written a separate letter today and posted it.

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