Explainer: What is Jail Mail?
While every facility's rules are different, this article provides a good overview of what "jail mail" rules usually look like.
Category: I’m in Prison
I’m in Prison
You don’t lose your rights once you go to prison. The Eighth Amendment prohibits “cruel and unusual punishment.” But there are many other laws and rules that require certain prison conditions, too. You or your loved one might believe prison conditions are violating certain rights. If so, How to Justice works with experts and justice-impacted people to help you know what to do next.
Explainer: Did California really make prison calls free?
Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1008, a bill that makes prison calls in the state free.
Here To Help: Learn To Respect A Prisoner’s Wishes
People who take time to communicate with incarcerated people deserve credit. But they also need to learn to respect a prisoner's wishes.
When Can You Appeal?
Most people know that you can appeal after trial and sentencing, but there are other rules you need to know about appeals too.
What Are The Possible Outcomes On Appeal?
In a criminal case, there are usually three possible outcomes on appeal: affirmed, reversed or affirmed in part and reversed in part.
News: A Dozen People Have Died In Rikers This Year
A dozen people have died in Rikers in 2022, a tangible statistic that represents the facility's horrific conditions. Will anything change?
Explainer: Unanswered Questions About FSA Time Credits
There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits out there right now. Here's the best information we have in less than 1,000 words.
ICYMI: Lawsuit Filed Against Clark County (Indiana) Sheriff
A lawsuit against the Clark County Sheriff and other jail officials says they accepted a bribe in exchange for access to female detainees.
When Can You File a Bivens Action?
You can file a Bivens action any time your rights are violated, but violations of the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth Amendments are most common.
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.