Additional Legal References
“Protecting Your Health & Safety: A Litigation Guide for Inmates”
A book specifically for inmates who do not have the help of a lawyer. It is an overview of legal issues for prisoners, including inmates’ rights to be protected from assault by other prisoners and the legal obligations of custody officials. “Protecting Your Health & Safety” also includes information on filing administrative complaints and lawsuits, and provides an introduction to trial procedure and terminology. $10 check or money order. Contact:
Protecting Your Health & Safety
Southern Poverty Law Center
P.O. Box 548
Montgomery, Al 36101-0548.
Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual
The Columbia Human Rights Law Review's Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual explains the rights of inmates, the Prison Litigation Reform Act, legal research, federal and New York procedural law, and other issues. To purchase a copy, contact:
Columbia Human Rights Law Review
Attn: A Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual
435 West 116th St.
New York, NY 10027
For more information, visit http://www.columbia.edu/cu/hrlr/jlm.html
Georgetown Law Journal Annual Review of Criminal Procedure (ARCP)
The ARCP is published annually in June and summarizes current law on criminal procedure and inmates’ rights. Special Inmate Rate $15. Contact:
Georgetown Law CLE
600 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2075
The Law of Sentencing, Corrections and Prisoners’ Rights
A book intended primarily for lawyers and law students. Gives an overview of inmates’ rights and related issued. $70. For ordering information, contact:
West Group Publishing Company
Eagan, MN 55123
The book is also available from Amazon.com
The National Prison Project Journal
Published by the ACLU’s National Prison Project. A quarterly newsletter featuring articles, reports and legal analysis related to inmates’ rights. An annual subscription is $2 for inmates. Contact:
ACLU National Prison Project
733 15th St., NW, Suite 620
Washington, DC 20005
The Prisoners’ Assistance Directory
Published by the ACLU’s National Prison Project. Lists local, state, national and international organizations that provide services to inmates and their families. $30. Contact:
ACLU National Prison Project
733 15th St., N.W. Suite 620
Washington, DC 20005
Directory of Lawyer Referral Services
Lists local and state legal referral services throughout the country. $10 plus $3.95 for postage. Contact.
American Bar Association Orders
P.O. Box 10892
Chicago, IL 60610-0982
Rules
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: $11
Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure: $4.75
Federal Rules of Criminal Pocedure: $6
Federal Rules of Evidence: $3.50
(Prices are as of Oct. 2002. Check current prices at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/)
Contact:
Superintendent of Documents
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
Prison Legal News
PLN is a monthly magazine on prison legal issues written and published by prisoners. An annual subscription is $18 for inmates, $25 for non-incarcerated individuals and $60 for lawyers. Contact:
Prison Legal News, 2400
NW 80th St. #148
Seattle, WA 98117
The entire magazine, along with back issues, is available free of charge at www.prisonlegalnews.org
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