What Types of Jobs Can You Get Paid for in Prison?
Yes. Prisoners do get paid for working while in prison. But they don’t get paid much.
Category: I’m in Prison
I’m in Prison
You don’t lose your rights once you go to prison. The Eighth Amendment prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.” But there are many other laws and rules that require certain prison conditions, too. You or your loved one might believe prison conditions are violating certain rights. If so, How to Justice works with experts and justice-impacted people to help you know what to do next.
What Rights Do Prisoners Have During Disciplinary Hearings?
There are not many rights that prisoners have during disciplinary hearings, so you need to know what ones you have to prepare ahead of time.
Do the Guards Read Your Mail in Federal Prisons?
When you go to prison, you lose a lot of your privacy, including in your communications, but do guards read prisoner mail?
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?
How Do You Request to Move Federal Prisons?
How do you request to move prisons? Let's take a look.
How Do You Become a Prison Informant?
Being a prison informant can offer you several benefits. But it comes with many risks as well.
What Can You Do If You’ve Been Denied Medical Care in Prison?
You have the right to medical care, even in prison. However, what happens if a prison denies you medical care?
Do You Have Access to Mental Health Care in Prison?
Mental health in prisons can be a big problem. Access to the right care helps keep inmates and prison staff safe.
How Do You Access Court Transcripts From Cases?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you may want to access court records and transcripts. It can be easy to do so online.
How Do You Know What Caselaw Applies to Your Case?
If you are facing a trial, the final decision in your case may be based on rules of law created by previous cases. "Caselaws" or "precedents" means the rules established by those previous cases. The judge cites the caselaws as an example to justify their present case decisions.