Tag: Prisoner Rights
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Does Someone Convicted of a Felony Have Parental Rights?
In most cases, yes. A convicted felon will have parental rights. You cannot lose these rights simply because you went to prison. However, there are some situations in which you could lose your parental rights.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Fourteenth Amendment Rights
The 14th Amendment affirms your rights and guarantees equal treatment under the law. But does that change after you’ve been convicted?
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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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Everything You Need To Know About Your Sixth Amendment Rights
The Sixth Amendment lays out your rights to a fair trial and legal representation. Does it still protect you after a conviction? Read more.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Fifth Amendment Rights
The Fifth Amendment protects your rights in civil and criminal legal cases. But how do they change after you’ve been convicted? Read more.
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What Can You Do If Prison Officials Block Prison Family Visits or Phone Calls?
Prison staff can sometimes block family visits or phone calls.
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Are There Certain Prison Temperature Standards?
It’s hard for prisons to set a prison temperature standard.
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What Can You Do If Your Loved One Is Part of a Prisoner Transport?
Your loved one may be part of a prisoner transport.
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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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Do You Have to Get a Mental Health Screening When You Go to Prison?
All prisoners get a mental health screening at intake.