Category: Preparation

What Are Your Rights to Use the Legal Library in Prison?

In the United States, many prisons have a legal library. In most cases, you can use the books and other information in this library to help you with any legal matters you may have. But your rights to use the legal library in prison can be a little complicated.

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Top 10 Laws To Know Before Going To Prison

If you’re going to prison, there are many laws and legal rights you want to know. How to Justice put together this “top 10” list to help.

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Which Rights Are Lost While You Are In Prison?

Some of your rights will get lost when you go to prison. Other rights are very limited while you are incarcerated. But you don’t lose all of your rights.

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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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What Rights Do Prisoners Have in Supermax Prisons?

You do not lose your constitutional rights in supermax prisons. But these facilities place many restrictions on your life. These prisons limit your movement.

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How Do You Meet with a Pastor or Chaplain in Prison?

You still have the right to practice your religion in prison. This is true regardless of your religious views. You can also meet with a pastor or chaplain in prison.

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Can You Bring Anything to Prison with You When You Go In?

Yes. If you’re heading to prison, you can bring certain items. There are also items that you can’t bring and that you shouldn’t bring.

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What Prison Records are Public Information?

You don’t have a lot of privacy when you’re in prison, and that’s true for information as well. What prison records are public information?

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Can You Pay For Your Loved One to Get Better Healthcare in Prison?

If your loved one is in prison, you may worry about them getting the care they need. You might wonder if you can pay for your loved one to get better healthcare while they are in prison. However, no matter who pays for healthcare in prison, only the BOP can provide those services.

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What Is Healthcare Like for Your Loved One in Prison?

The BOP website says that prisoners get medical, dental and mental health services. Prisons decide which services are essential for which people. Prisoners get routine checkups for new or pre-existing conditions they may have. People in prison also receive dental care.

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