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Prisoners' Rights and Resources
People who have been convicted of a crime and incarcerated in jails and prisons are still entitled to a number of legal protections. Below you will find information on the legal rights of prisoners, and links to more resources. Choose a link from the list to get started.
Prisoners' Rights Basics:
More Information:
- Your Rights in the Criminal Justice System (FindLaw's Criminal Law Center)
- Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons
- Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (U.S. Dept. of Justice)
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