Tag: Prison Resources

Can You Be Notified When Your Loved One Is Released?

No. The only exception is if you are a victim of or a witness to the crime that put them in prison.

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Can You Challenge the Decision to Put You in Solitary Confinement?

You cannot challenge a decision to put you in solitary confinement. But you can file a lawsuit.

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Can You Talk to Your Loved One’s Lawyer About Their Status in Prison?

Yes. But they can only tell you things if your loved one gave them permission to say them.

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What Should You Do If an Incarcerated Person Is Suicidal?

Suicide is more common in prison than in the outside world. You can help by knowing what to do if an inmate is suicidal.

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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 Can You Get off Death Row in Federal Prison?

Laws around the death penalty change often. Courts review appeals from inmates on death row every year.

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Do Prisoners Have First Amendment Rights in Prison?

Prisoners do have some First Amendment rights, but they are limited.

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Can You Be Charged for Crimes Committed in Prison?

Yes. Inmates can be charged for crimes committed in prison just like they can outside prison.

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Do Prisoners Have Fourth Amendment Rights in Prison?

Prisoners don’t have 4th Amendment rights. COs don’t need a warrant or probable cause to search your cell.

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How Can You Prepare for Your Loved One’s Release from Prison?

If you prepare for it, you can help your loved one transition after their prison release.

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