NCJ Number
28689
Date Published
1975
Length
128 pages
Annotation
INTENDED AS A BASIC REFERENCE SOURCE FOR INMATES AND OTHER LAYMEN, THIS TEXT PROVIDES GUIDELINES ON THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONVICTED OFFENDER AND OFFERS SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO PROTECT THESE RIGHTS.
Abstract
THE INTRODUCTORY SECTION PRESENTS SUGGESTIONS ON HOW A CONVICT MAY ACT AS HIS OWN LAWYER. IN THE SUCCEEDING SECTIONS, THE AUTHOR PROVIDES CONCISE INFORMATION ON SUCH TOPICS AS THE OPERATION OF THE BASIC LEGAL SYSTEM RIGHTS BEFORE CONVICTION, AVOIDING MANY OF THE COSTS OF A LAWSUIT, POST-CONVICTION REMEDIES, PRISONERS' RIGHTS, PAROLE, PREPARING LEGAL PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS, AND REGAINING LOST RIGHTS. THE APPENDIXES INCLUDE BASIC LEGAL FORMS FOR A CIVIL ACTION IN FEDERAL COURT. IMPORTANT FEDERAL STATUTORY PROVISIONS, AND A LIST OF SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL RESEARCH.