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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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Can You Refuse Medical Treatment While Incarcerated?
For the most part, you can refuse medical treatment in prison. Most medical treatment is only given with your consent. But that’s not always the case.
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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 File a Lawsuit over Solitary Confinement Conditions?
Yes. You can file a lawsuit about the conditions in solitary confinement. Even in solitary, you still have rights. If someone violates your rights, you can sue.
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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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Can You Choose Which Halfway House You Go To?
A “halfway house” is a loose term for a residential correctional facility inside a community. In these places, prisoners serve some time between prison and full release. When you are there, you will live with other people in a similar situation. The concept of a halfway house is similar to parole.
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Can You Challenge Your Conditions of Release?
You can challenge the conditions of your release at any time. Your first chance will be at your release hearing. Depending on where you are in custody, that could be a parole, probation or supervised release hearing.
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What Rights Do Foreign Prisoners Have in U.S. Prisons?
Foreign prisoners mostly have the same rights as U.S. citizens in prisons. The major differences involve your legal right to stay in the United States. If you are not a citizen of the United States, the laws are different.
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