Blog Posts
Do You Have a Right to Personal Hygiene in Prison?
People in prison have a right to personal hygiene.
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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.
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Do You Have a Right to Medical Confidentiality in Prison?
HIPAA protects your privacy in the outside world. But do you have medical confidentiality in prison? Here’s a look at this complicated topic.
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Do You Have to Get a Mental Health Screening When You Go to Prison?
All prisoners get a mental health screening at intake.
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How Do You Give Testimony in Someone Else’s Case If You’re in Prison?
You can give testimony in a court case if you are in prison.
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Will the Incarcerated Get a Stimulus Check?
Most inmates are eligible to get a stimulus check.
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Can Someone with a Felony Conviction Be on a Jury?
In some places, you can serve on a jury if you’re a felon. Here’s where those places are and what you should do if you get a jury summons.
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Where to Find a Job After Prison
Finding a job after prison can be challenging, but it is possible.
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What Is the Difference Between a Civil Right and a Human Right? Which Ones Must Prisons Honor?
Understand the difference in human vs civil rights.
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What Is “Gate Money” and What Can You Use It For?
In some states, when you leave prison, you will receive gate money. This is money that is given to you upon release in the form of cash, a check or a debit card.
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