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What Should You Do If Another Incarcerated Person Demands Money from You or Your Family?

What should you do if another incarcerated person demands money from you or your family? Say no and speak with your family and prison officials.

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Do People Convicted of a Felony Have the Right to Vote After Being Released from Prison?

Do felons have the right to vote after they are released from prison? The answer largely depends on the state where you live.

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Can Prisoners Inherit Money or Receive Unearned Income in Prison?

You can inherit money, get cash from investments or collect from a settlement while you are in prison.

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What Can You Do to Check Prisoner Status and Learn Specific Details About Your Loved One’s Sentence?

There are ways you can check prisoner status using an online records search.

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How Does the Biden Order Ending Private Prison Affect You?

President Biden’s order ending private prisons may impact some prisoners.

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What Can You Do If Prison Officials Block Prison Family Visits or Phone Calls?

Prison staff can sometimes block family visits or phone calls.

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Are There Certain Prison Temperature Standards?

It’s hard for prisons to set a prison temperature standard.

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What Can You Do If Your Loved One Is Part of a Prisoner Transport?

Your loved one may be part of a prisoner transport.

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What Is the Effect of Due Process of Law on a Sentence?

You have the right to due process, and courts will consider many factors when determining your sentence.

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