Tag: Prison Rights

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 Do You File a Habeas Petition While in Prison?

If you feel that you have been unlawfully detained, you can file a habeas petition, even from prison.

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How Do You File a Civil Rights Lawsuit from Prison?

You can file a civil rights lawsuit from prison, but there are several requirements you must meet to do so.

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What Can You Do If a Prison Won’t Honor Your Religious Beliefs?

In most circumstances, a prison must honor your religious beliefs. If they don’t, you have legal ways to challenge them.

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How Can You File a Lawsuit on Behalf of Someone in Prison?

By learning the procedures and getting legal help, you can help your loved one with their lawsuit.

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How Do You Request a Pardon or Commutation While in Prison?

A pardon frees someone from their legal consequences. But how do you request a pardon or clemency?

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How Do You Request to Move Federal Prisons?

How do you request to move prisons? Let’s take a look.

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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?

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How Can You Get a Prison to Recognize Your Disability?

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) protects everyone. By law, your institution must accommodate your disability.

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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.

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