NCJ Number
37055
Date Published
1975
Length
18 pages
Annotation
THIS DOCUMENT EXPLAINS THE RIGHTS OF PRISONERS IN COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL CENTERS FOR ADMINISTRATORS OF THOSE FACILITIES, ILLUSTRATING CONCEPTS WITH CITATIONS TO RELEVANT FEDERAL COURT DECISIONS.
Abstract
THE FIRST PART OF THE PAPER DEALS WITH GENERAL ISSUES, DISCUSSING THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT AND OBTAINING INFORMED CONSENT. THE SECOND SECTION DISCUSSES CURRENT TRENDS (AS OF JULY 1975) IN CASE LAW RELATING TO THE SPECIFIC RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL PRISONERS. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION INCLUDE PERSONAL FREEDOMS IN THE AREAS OF RELIGION, CORRESPONDENCE/VISITATION, AND GROOMING; ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY RIGHTS INCLUDING GRIEVANCES, DISCIPLINE, INVESTIGATIONS, LIABILITY, AND TRANSFERS; AND HEALTH AND WELFARE RIGHTS PERTAINING TO SAFETY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION.