Here To Help: Your All-In-One “Offender Search” Database
If you have a loved one in prison, you'll use an "offender search" website eventually. Here's an all-in-one database of those websites.
Category: Family
Can You Stop the Termination of Parental Rights While in Prison?
Even in prison, you're responsible for the care of your children. What can you do to stop the termination of parental rights while in prison?
What is Visitation Like in Federal Prison?
Visitation in federal prison has changed immensely since 2020. Visitation was prohibited because of COVID-19.
How Do You File a Wrongful Conviction Lawsuit from Prison?
Every year in America, people go to prison for crimes they did not commit. If a wrongful conviction sent you to prison, you might be able to get compensation under federal law. What are the steps you must take to file a wrongful-conviction lawsuit?
What Is a Hardship Transfer Request?
If it's hard to visit a loved one in prison due to medical issues, you can make a hardship transfer request.
How Can You or a Loved One Apply for Clemency?
There are a lot of ways to try to get released earlier, but clemency is one that doesn't involve a court or your prison making the decision.
News: The Impact of Overturning Roe v Wade on Criminal Justice
The Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade in the near future, and the impacts on the criminal justice system are clear already.
Do Prisons Provide Health Status Updates on an Incarcerated Person?
Prisons usually won't update you on the health status of a prisoner, except in specific circumstances.
Can You Get Married While You’re in Prison?
Yes. You can get married while you are in prison. In fact, there are very few restrictions.
How Can You File a Lawsuit on Behalf of Someone in Prison?
By learning the procedures and getting legal help, you can help your loved one with their lawsuit.