Category: I’m Going to Prison
What Can You Do to Improve Your Loved One’s Living Conditions in Prison?
If your loved one is in prison, you may be worried about their living conditions. Prisons and jails can be difficult places to live. Life is not comfortable in these facilities. But there are some things you can do to help.
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What Is Compassionate Release in the Prison System?
Compassionate release goes by other names depending on the system. Some call it “medical parole” or “geriatric parole.” But the idea remains the same. That some people are too sick or too close to death for prison. Or that the need for them to be at home is greater than for them to be in prison.
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“You Must Exhaust Your Administrative Remedies.” What Does This Mean?
f you’re a prisoner and thinking of filing a lawsuit, there are a few things you should know. The Prison Litigation Reform Act put some rules in place that may make it harder to file a lawsuit. One thing the law requires is that you must exhaust your administrative remedies. Before you file, you should understand what that means and how to do it.
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10 Ridiculous Prison Laws
There are a few ridiculous prison laws that don’t make a lot of sense. Some feel pretty ridiculous, but have logic behind them.
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Will I Get Furlough If My Loved One Dies While I’m Incarcerated?
Furlough is when an incarcerated person is allowed to leave prison and return during their sentence. Prisons grant furlough for specific reasons, such as going to court or seeing a doctor. But you can also get furloughed for personal reasons.
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Do I Need to Pay My Student Loans While I Am in Jail or Prison?
No. You will still owe money on your student loans while you are in jail or prison. But you can qualify for payment plans that reduce your payments to $0 while you are in prison.
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Can You Be Charged Child Support While You’re Incarcerated?
Yes. You can and will be charged child support while you’re incarcerated. However, there are ways to lower or defer your payments.
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Who Gets Custody of Your Children If You Go to Prison?
If you do not establish care for your child while you are away, they could be placed in foster care. The state will not allow your children to live without a legal guardian at home.
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What’s the Difference Between a Sealed and an Expunged Record?
When your record is sealed or expunged, most people won’t be able to see it. Neither will show up on a background check. The key difference between a sealed and an expunged record is that a sealed record still exists.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Eighth Amendment Rights
Your Eighth Amendment rights protect you from unreasonable punishment by the government. How do they change after a conviction? Read more.
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