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LEGAL RIGHTS OF PRISONERS IN THE UNITED STATES - WORKING PAPER

NCJ Number
17957
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1974
Length
18 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF STATE AND FEDERAL COURT RULINGS IN THE AREAS OF PRETRIAL DETENTION, DUE PROCESS, CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT, POST-INCARCERATION REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, PHYSICAL SECURITY, AND MEDICAL CARE.
Abstract
OTHER AREAS CONSIDERED INCLUDE REHABILITATION, POLITICAL RIGHTS, PRIVACY, PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, COMMUNICATION AND ACCESS TO THE COURTS, RELIGIOUS AND RACIAL DESCRIMINATION, AND PAROLE. A BIBLIOGRAPHY IS ALSO PROVIDED.