Author: Ronnie K. Stephens
Do Prisoners Have First Amendment Rights in Prison?
Prisoners do have some First Amendment rights, but they are limited.
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Do Prisoners Have Fourth Amendment Rights in Prison?
Prisoners don’t have 4th Amendment rights. COs don’t need a warrant or probable cause to search your cell.
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Can You Be Charged for Crimes Committed in Prison?
Yes. Inmates can be charged for crimes committed in prison just like they can outside prison.
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Do You Have Access to Mental Health Care in Prison?
Mental health in prisons can be a big problem. Access to the right care helps keep inmates and prison staff safe.
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Could the Emergency Community Supervision Act Impact Your Prison Sentence?
Yes. Lawmakers proposed the “Emergency Community Supervision Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives this year. The goal of the bill is to reduce prison populations during pandemics.
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How Can the First Step Act Help Get You Released Sooner?
The FIRST STEP Act made many changes to federal sentences and prisons. Can you use the FIRST STEP Act for sentencing reduction?
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Can Your Prison Phone Calls Be Used Against You?
Yes. Phone calls in prison may feel private, but they’re not. And the prosecutor can use anything you say during a call against you. When the police arrest someone, they read them their “Miranda” rights. You might recognize the first part of those rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can […]
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Are You Required to Consent to a Cavity Body Search in Prison?
Sometimes. Outside of prison, you have a reasonable right to privacy. When you enter prison, things change.
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Can a Federal Work Release Program Help Me Get out of Prison?
Yes and no. Federal prison work release programs don’t reduce your sentence. But you will have more freedom and work outside the prison.
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Are You Entitled to Healthcare in Prison?
Yes. Prisons must provide healthcare, but the care you get might look a little different.
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