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Can You Refuse to Work a Job When You’re in Prison?
Yes, unless they have a valid reason not to. People in prison with disabilities will be assigned jobs that they can manage. The BOP considers work to be part of the rehabilitation process.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Eighth Amendment Rights
Your Eighth Amendment rights protect you from unreasonable punishment by the government. How do they change after a conviction? Read more.
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How Can You Look up a Prisoner If You Haven’t Heard from Them?
If your loved one is in prison, you need to find out exactly where they are being held in order to keep track of their status as a prisoner. You should know if they are in a federal or state prison, or a state, county or city jail in order to use the correct search for a prisoner lookup.
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Do You Have a Right to Personal Hygiene in Prison?
People in prison have a right to personal hygiene.
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What Is Administrative Segregation in Federal Prison?
Administrative segregation is when prison staff separates one inmate from other inmates.
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Can You Go To Work Or School While You’re On House Arrest?
“House arrest” is a blanket term. It refers to a type of supervised release in which you will have your movements monitored. Under house arrest, you will not be able to travel freely.
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What Happens If an Offender Violates a Rule Within the Prison?
Prison violations can result in new charges, loss of time credits, and more. It’s important to know the rules for your prison and follow them.
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How Do You Report Gang Violence in Prison?
You can report gang violence to COs. It is often dangerous to report crimes and gang violence in prison.
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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?
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