Tag: Prisoner Rights
Can You Send Text Messages In Prison?
The new TextInmate.com system allows inmates to send and receive text messages in prison. It is quicker than letters or email.
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Prison Rules: What Are Minor Infractions In Federal Prison?
Following all the prison rules is essential. Even the smallest of infractions can result in disciplinary action.
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What is Visitation Like in Federal Prison?
Visitation in federal prison has changed immensely since 2020. Visitation was prohibited because of COVID-19.
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: What Are Your First Days in Prison Like?
The first days in prison aren’t any different from your first day at work, school or any other place where you begin a new routine. There are new people, a new landscape and a new setting. It may feel a bit different and strange at first. You may feel lonely and miss your family and friends.
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What Are Your Rights to Use the Legal Library in Prison?
In the United States, many prisons have a legal library. In most cases, you can use the books and other information in this library to help you with any legal matters you may have. But your rights to use the legal library in prison can be a little complicated.
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have in Supermax Prisons?
You do not lose your constitutional rights in supermax prisons. But these facilities place many restrictions on your life. These prisons limit your movement.
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How Do You Meet with a Pastor or Chaplain in Prison?
You still have the right to practice your religion in prison. This is true regardless of your religious views. You can also meet with a pastor or chaplain in prison.
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“You Must Exhaust Your Administrative Remedies.” What Does This Mean?
f you’re a prisoner and thinking of filing a lawsuit, there are a few things you should know. The Prison Litigation Reform Act put some rules in place that may make it harder to file a lawsuit. One thing the law requires is that you must exhaust your administrative remedies. Before you file, you should understand what that means and how to do it.
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Can You Refuse Medical Treatment While Incarcerated?
For the most part, you can refuse medical treatment in prison. Most medical treatment is only given with your consent. But that’s not always the case.
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What Rights Do Foreign Prisoners Have in U.S. Prisons?
Foreign prisoners mostly have the same rights as U.S. citizens in prisons. The major differences involve your legal right to stay in the United States. If you are not a citizen of the United States, the laws are different.
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