Category: I’m Going to Prison
Privacy of Incarcerated Individuals: Are Prison Records Public Information?
When you go to prison, you feel like you lose your right to privacy. What public information is available about you as an inmate?
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Will You Have Access to Outside Information in Prison?
There are some limits on how you can access outside information in prison. But you will have several ways in which you can get news and other information while you are incarcerated.
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Is the Medical and Mental Healthcare in Prison Safe?
Healthcare is sometimes safe in prison. But there are many documented cases of problems.
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What Services Does JPay Offer and How Do You Use It?
JPay is a private company that provides services for prisoners to use in the United States. The company charges fees to use their products. It offers services related to communications, money and entertainment.
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How Can You Make Sure Your Bills Are Paid in Prison?
Your bills don’t stop coming just because you are in prison. If you don’t prepare, you might leave incarceration with massive debt. But there are ways that you can make sure your bills are paid while you’re in prison.
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Will You Go Straight to Prison After You Are Convicted?
If you’re convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to prison. But whether you go straight to prison depends on your specific case.
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Will You Face Harassment and Violence in Prison?
Most people do not face harassment and violence in prison. But incarcerated people experience these at a much higher rate than people outside. You are more likely to face these issues in prison.
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What Are the Differences Between Prison Work and Work Release?
There are more differences than similarities between work release and prison work. They are both jobs and you are in custody in both situations. However, that’s about where the similarities end. There are several important ways in which they are different.
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Can You File a Lawsuit for Your Loved One in Prison?
Unless you are a licensed attorney, you have no legal standing to file a lawsuit on behalf of your loved one.
Usually, there are only two people that can file a lawsuit for someone–the person whose rights were violated or their attorney. And even then, it can be difficult.
Can You Refuse to Work a Job When You’re in Prison?
Yes, unless they have a valid reason not to. People in prison with disabilities will be assigned jobs that they can manage. The BOP considers work to be part of the rehabilitation process.
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