Tag: Prisoner Rights
Do You Have to Get a Mental Health Screening When You Go to Prison?
All prisoners get a mental health screening at intake.
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Will the Incarcerated Get a Stimulus Check?
Most inmates are eligible to get a stimulus check.
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Can Someone with a Felony Conviction Be on a Jury?
In some places, you can serve on a jury if you’re a felon. Here’s where those places are and what you should do if you get a jury summons.
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What Is the Difference Between a Civil Right and a Human Right? Which Ones Must Prisons Honor?
Understand the difference in human vs civil rights.
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Can Your Visitation Rights Be Revoked?
Yes. Prisoners don’t have a legal right to visitation, and the right can be revoked at any time.
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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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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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Are Transgender Prisoners Housed Based on Their Assigned Gender?
Do prisons house transgender prisoners based on their assigned gender? The answer is complicated.
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What Rights Do Prisoners Have Under the 8th Amendment?
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.” But what does that mean for you while you’re in prison? Do prisoners have Eighth Amendment rights?
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How Do You Meet with a Pastor or Chaplain While 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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