Introduction:
"Hello, I am Lt. Michael McCray. I'm trying to reach [NAME HERE]. Is he/she available?"
Reason for Contact:
"The reason our facility established contact is to inform you that our department has received the proper documentation through the Federal District U.S. Clerk of Courts stating that [NAME HERE] has four open Class C Federal Citations stemming from a missed U.S. District Federal Service date on . Were you aware of this?"
Material Witness Explanation:
"It also states that you were a material witness in a federal case. Are you familiar with what a material witness is?"
Material Witness Definition:
"A material witness is someone whose testimony is critical for a fair resolution of the case. It doesn't mean you're in trouble; it just means your role is important."
Clarification of the Case:
"I understand this can be confusing. The case is confidential and includes a suppression order. Are you familiar with what a suppression order is, Mr./Ms. [LAST NAME]?"
Suppression Order Explanation:
"A suppression order, commonly known as a gag order, applies to witnesses, prospective witnesses, jurors, the media, and anyone involved in the case. If the order is broken, it could result in an obstruction of justice charge, which is a felony."
Assuring No Defendant Status:
"Let me clarify—you're not the defendant, so you aren't in trouble. These are Class C citations."
Routine Involvement:
"They just want to understand your routine, possibly something that happened at a local retail location. The details are vague, and I apologize for that."
Why the Bond Isn't a Punishment:
"I know this feels like a penalty, but the bond isn't a punishment. It's more like a security deposit. When you post the bond at the kiosk, it ensures that all your active citations are moved to a pending status. That way, you can safely reschedule your missed court appearance without worrying about being detained. Once you reschedule and take care of your obligations, the bond will be refunded to you. It's just a temporary hold to make sure everything gets back on track."
Signature Summons:
"You signed a summons on , which federal court received. That gave you approximately 90 days to prepare for the court date. They also have a record of receiving your signature at [ADDRESS]. Are you familiar with that address?"
Options for Moving Forward:
Fine Details:
"Your contempt of court fines are $[Fine Amount]. If you didn't sign the summons, these funds will be refunded after verification."
Final Note:
"Also, since there's a suppression order in place, details are limited, but I'm here to assist you in navigating the process."
Good morning, my name is James Perry. I am the case manager currently assigned to So-and-so’s case plan on roster with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Our system reflects this is our first attempt at reaching out to you to date, so to make you aware, our aim is to assess an active participant's current standing within 3 primary areas, which are behavioral management, case plan completion, as well as post-release support if there is any.
You are listed as So-and-so’s next of kin, and as such, requires this facility to check in to convey his current standing in terms of consideration into a pre-release center, which is actively under review.
He is under review for a pre-release center at this time due to maintaining a manageable profile consistent with his current facility's rules and regulations, along with becoming compliant in regards to his assigned case plan’s required programs.
However, So-and-so’s lack of a post-release program enrollment is what has caused for our facility to reach out today. Since he is under review, a successful enrollment into the pre-release center is required prior to any participant actively being accepted into the pre-release program.
Requirements to complete a successful enrollment process are submitting to both a Mental Health Evaluation as well as a Substance Abuse Evaluation, which are conducted by a federally approved medical contractor in conjunction with his facility's listed primary physician.
Upon receiving his evaluations, he will then be cleared to submit himself into the "Assured Location" GPS Monitoring program by receiving his assigned ankle monitoring device, which is issued to all pre-release participants for the duration of the program, or until he is released.
To proceed with the pre-release center enrollment, all required associated fees for the mandated evaluations, along with the required security deposit for his issued ankle monitor, accompanied by payment for the first 30 days of service in the "Assured Location" monitoring program, would have to be satisfied.
Now that you have been made aware of this and with you being listed as next of kin, would it be safe to assume that you are the correct contact for So-and-so in regards to assisting him financially, so that we may begin processing him into the pre-release center?
A pre-release center is a federally operated facility that is responsible for assisting So-and-so as he begins to transition from his current state of incarceration back into society. So-and-so will first be monitored for a period of 30 days for any behavioral issues, and if cleared for work, will then be capable of gaining employment while residing at the pre-release center.
The program enables its participants to establish their lives back within society while guaranteeing a successful transition, provided by the financial security they build by their employment while staying at the center.
To begin enrollment to process So-and-so into the center, he would need to make the initial payment for the required evaluations along with the mandated GPS ankle monitoring service. Once received, his application is then processed, resulting in him being moved into the pre-release center within the next 30-45 days.
The total amount for an applicant is $960.00. This covers all evaluations and the first 30 days of monitoring. To make a payment, you may do so by completing your payment via online through the program's online website. Payments are also accepted in person in cash payments at the facility or by cashier’s check/money order being sent to a P.O. Box.
You may process a payment also by electronic check or via our Zelle/Venmo options. Electronic check is received immediately, however, Zelle and/or Venmo options do take a period of 72 hours to process.
Introduction:
"Good Afternoon, My name is Senior Deputy Brian Collins, [YOU DA HOE] County Sheriff's and Civil Services, False Claims Division."
Reason for Contact:
"I was calling in reference to seek contact with [NAME HERE] regarding a missed court appearance scheduled for . A subpoena hearing assignment was sent through via certified mail on , which you should have received at this location, considering we have a signed receipt on file, indicating that you signed, or someone you know at this location signed on your behalf."
Investigation Context:
"We are contacting you for investigational purposes after receiving proper documentation through the Federal District U.S. Clerk of Courts stating that [NAME HERE] does have four open Class C Federal Citations stemming from a missed US District Federal Service date on . This is part of the False Claims Act and the CARES Act, enforced by the federal government."
Funding Information:
"The government funded $352 billion through PPP and SBA loans to assist business owners, which were later forgiven. However, some claims were found to be fraudulent. Therefore, the government is implementing measures nationwide to review forgiveness applications on a state-by-state and county-by-county basis, aimed at separating legitimate claims from fraudulent ones."
Consequences of Fraud:
"In cases where fraudulent claims are identified, charges and prosecutions may follow if everything is accurate. If your claim is deemed legitimate, you will not be charged. However, we are reaching out due to your missed court appointment, where our department gets involved."
Next Steps:
"We do not require any personal information regarding the loan itself, as our department is not responsible for that audit. Our purpose is to help alleviate the warrant related to the FTA and provide you with a new court date. However, without resolving the warrant in the system, we cannot set a follow-up court date."
Document Retrieval:
"We will be sending you all relevant documents pertaining to your case, so you can be fully informed of the procedures implemented by the federal government. Please allow 1 to 3 minutes while I contact the clerk to retrieve your documents. Any questions or concerns beyond my role will be addressed accordingly."
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