ALLIANCE OF INCARCERATED CANADIANS/FOREIGNERS IN AMERICAN PRISONS
c/o NMB INC.
DEPT 51, TORONTO, ON M5R 2E3
Advice and resources for Canadian and foreign inmates in American prisons.
c/o NMB INC.
DEPT 51, TORONTO, ON M5R 2E3
Advice and resources for Canadian and foreign inmates in American prisons.
225 VARICK ST. 4TH FL.,
NEW YORK, NY 10014
A non-profit organization providing free legal services to formerly incarcerated people, recovering alcoholics and substance abusers. Offers advice and representation on a range of legal problems for people with HIV.
JUST DETENTION INTERNATIONALA non-profit organization providing free legal services to formerly incarcerated people, recovering alcoholics and substance abusers. Offers advice and representation on a range of legal problems for people with HIV.
3325 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 34, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
If you are incarcerated, please feel free to communicate with JDI using legal mail, addressing your correspondence to:
Ms. Cynthia Totten, Esq.
3325 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 340
Los Angeles, CA 90010
3325 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 340
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Since
1980, JDI has worked to end the sexual abuse of detainees, in the U.S.
and around the world. At the heart of JDI’s mission lies a conviction
that when the government removes someone’s freedom, it takes on the
absolute responsibility to protect that person’s safety. JDI works with
policymakers, corrections leaders, advocates, and prisoner rape
survivors to end this form of violence, once and for all. No matter what
crime someone might have committed, rape is not part of the penalty.
915 15TH ST. NW 7TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Handles
major class action law suits involving prison conditions in state and
federal institutions. Does NOT handle cases for individual prisoners.
They publish a quarterly journal and many helpful booklets. Write for
current availability/cost.
Focus area/description: The ACLU's National Prison Project is the only organization that litigates prison condition cases on a national level. Since 1972, the NPP has represented more than 100,000 men, women and children. The NPP continues to fight unconstitutional conditions of confinement through successful litigation, public education, and other forms of advocacy. We are currently litigating programs from the Virgin Islands to California.
Focus area/description: The ACLU's National Prison Project is the only organization that litigates prison condition cases on a national level. Since 1972, the NPP has represented more than 100,000 men, women and children. The NPP continues to fight unconstitutional conditions of confinement through successful litigation, public education, and other forms of advocacy. We are currently litigating programs from the Virgin Islands to California.
1904 FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 507, OAKLAND, CA 9461
California Prison Focus works to abolish the California prison system in its present condition and investigate and expose human rights abuses with the goal of ending long term isolation, medical neglect, and all forms of discrimination.
666 BROADWAY, 7TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10012
Offers the Jailhouse Lawyers Guide and Women's Appendix in collaboration with the National Lawyer's Guild.
375 EAST CHICAGO AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611
Excellent source for information on wrongful convictions; based in Illinois and a project of Northwest University School of Law.
Excellent source for information on wrongful convictions; based in Illinois and a project of Northwest University School of Law.
435 W 116TH ST., NEW YORK, NY 10027
Focus area/description: What is it?
A Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual Ninth Edition (the "JLM Ninth Edition") explains the legal rights of prisoners, and how to navigate through the justice process to secure those rights. It contains information on how to address legal issues on both the federal level and the state level, with an emphasis on New York State law. The JLM does NOT have information on substantive law (for example, the elements of crimes or degrees of a crime). It is a softcover book that comes in one volume, with a separate Immigration & Consular Access Supplement. The main volume is about 1077 pages, while the Immigration & Consular Access Supplement is about 102 pages. Both books are mailed stamped "direct from publisher."
The main volume of the JLM contains "basic" self-help litigation information, covering legal research, seeking legal representation, choosing a court, and filing a lawsuit, as well as more specific chapters on habeas corpus, parole, DNA, and the Prison Litigation Reform Act. It also contains topics like religious freedom, infectious diseases, mental disabilities, and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender prisoners. The Immigration & Consular Access Supplement contains information about the immigration law consequences of criminal convictions for people who are not U.S. citizens, and also contains information about your right as a non-U.S. citizen to access your country's consulate if you are charged with a crime.
How much does it cost?*
For prisoners: The JLAI Ninth Edition main volume is $30. The Immigration & Consular Access Supplement is $5. The books may be ordered together, or either book may be ordered separately. Priority shipping is included in both prices.
For non-inmates, organizations, or institutions: The AM Ninth Edition is $105 for the main volume and $22 for the Immigration & Consular Access Supplement. Priority shipping is included in both prices. If you are ordering for a prisoner, follow the instructions for prisoner pricing. See the pricing chart below. Prices and availability may be subject to change.
Note: Regrettably, the law prohibits us from providing any legal advice to prisoners. As an organization with limited funds, we cannot offer any further discounts nor make any billing arrangements other than listed above. We also do not have used copies to distribute. If you would like to use the JLM but are unable to purchase one, please inquire with your prison library to see if they will order one. We apologize for any inconvenience.
How do I place an order?
Complete and send the order form below with a check or money order, payable to Columbia Human Rights Law Review to:
Columbia Human Rights Law Review, Attn: JLM Order
435 W. 116th St.
New York, NY 10027
If you send a money order, keep the receipt in case there is a problem with your order. We do not accept postage stamps as payment and we also do not accept credit cards. Due to the nature of the institutional mail systems, we request that you allow up to eight weeks from the date of your order. Because our office is student-run, your order may not be processed as quickly over school breaks. Please inform us on this form of any restrictions on incoming mail that your facility may have (for example, no padded envelopes or first class mail only). Please print clearly and legibly!!!
40 WORTH ST. #701, NEW YORK, NY 10013
Only
accepts post-conviction cases where DNA testing can yield conclusive
proof of innocence. All cases for consideration should be mailed with a
brief factual summary of the case, including the specific charges and
convictions and a list of the evidence used against the defendant. No
other documents should be submitted for initial review.
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE122 Commerce Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Serves: National,AL
Focus area/description: EJI litigates on behalf of condemned prisoners, juvenile offenders, people wrongly convicted or charged with violent crimes, poor people denied effective representation, and others whose trials are marked by racial bias or prosecutorial misconduct. EJI works with communities that have been marginalized by poverty and discouraged by unequal treatment, and serves the state of Alabama and the Deep South in general, working nationally on selected issues. EJI also prepares reports, newsletters and manuals to assist advocates and policymakers in the critically important work of reforming the administration of criminal justice.
Focus area/description: EJI litigates on behalf of condemned prisoners, juvenile offenders, people wrongly convicted or charged with violent crimes, poor people denied effective representation, and others whose trials are marked by racial bias or prosecutorial misconduct. EJI works with communities that have been marginalized by poverty and discouraged by unequal treatment, and serves the state of Alabama and the Deep South in general, working nationally on selected issues. EJI also prepares reports, newsletters and manuals to assist advocates and policymakers in the critically important work of reforming the administration of criminal justice.
PO BOX 128, LEWISBURG, PA 17837
Publishes
a number of low-cost materials for prisoners, including legal
bulletins. Bulletins can be downloaded for free on website. Legal
bulletins, free catalogue of federal prisoners’ rights. SASE requested.
950 PARKER STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710
Publishes
legal self-help material such as Legal Research, the Criminal Law
Handbook, and Represent Yourself in Court. Write for catalog.
PO BOX 70447 OAKLAND, CA 94612
Source
for progressive and radical information on prisons and the criminal
prosecution system. Produces a directory that is free to prisoners upon
request, and seeks to work in solidarity with prisoners, formerly
incarcerated people, their friends and families.
P.O. BOX 2420, WEST BRATTLEBORO, VT 05303
Legal News is
an independent 56-page monthly magazine ($24/year for prisoners) that
provides a cutting edge review and analysis of prisoner rights, court
rulings and news about prison issues. PLN will mail, at no charge, an
informational brochure, a brochure of the legal and prisoner oriented
books it sells, a calendar, and a bookmark to any prisoner in the U.S.
THE PRISONER'S GUIDE TO SURVIVAL
c/o PSI PUBLISHING 413-B 1 ST 168, LYNDEN WA 98264
A comprehensive legal assistance manual for post conviction relief and prisoners’ civil rights actions. 750 pages, soft cover, $49.95 for prisoners. Includes: Current legislation and court decisions affecting prisoners, actual-size example forms for Appeals, Habeas Corpus actions, Motions, Constitutional rights complaints for state and federal prisoners, and much more.
The
Prison Law Office is a non-profit law office that offers free legal
services to people in California prisons regarding conditions of
confinement, and provides self-help legal manuals on various topics
including parole hearings, Habeas Corpus, and suing a public entity.
They also offer numerous self-help law manuals free of charge.
83 POPLAR ST. NW, ATLANTA, GA 30303-2122
Represents
individuals and files class action lawsuits to protect the rights of
people of color, poor people, and other disadvantaged citizens facing
the death penalty or confined to prisons and jails in the South.
110 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10003
WPA
is the nation's oldest service and advocacy organization committed to
helping women with criminal justice histories see new possibilities for
themselves and their families.
PARALEGAL PROGRAMS
Blackstone School of Law
1011 Brookside Road, Suite 300
P.O. Box 3717, Allentown, PA 18106-3717
info@blackstone.edu
Offers well-known, accredited paralegal program
1011 Brookside Road, Suite 300
P.O. Box 3717, Allentown, PA 18106-3717
info@blackstone.edu
Offers well-known, accredited paralegal program
The Paralegal Institute
18275 North 59th Avenue, Suite 186, Building N, Glendale, AZ 85308
info@theparalegalinstitute.edu
Associate Degree program available. Accredited by the D.E.T.C.
18275 North 59th Avenue, Suite 186, Building N, Glendale, AZ 85308
info@theparalegalinstitute.edu
Associate Degree program available. Accredited by the D.E.T.C.
435 West 116th St. Box B-25
, New York, NY 10027
Sells the Jailhouse Lawyers Manual. This can be used for pursing appeals, post conviction relief, civil rights actions and parole. Available at low cost to prisoners, write for current price.
P.O. Box 128,
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Publishes several low-cost materials for prisoners, including Legal Bulletins, Federal Parole Guide, and Due Process standards for administrative detention.
Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute
This site is useful for researching your legal issues. The site contains many "Law About" topic entries with general background information on different legal subjects and a few "Topical Libraries" on issues such as social security and legal ethics. The site is especially useful for searching for United States Supreme Court opinions, Federal Circuit court opinions, and the United States Code.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/
This site is useful for researching your legal issues. The site contains many "Law About" topic entries with general background information on different legal subjects and a few "Topical Libraries" on issues such as social security and legal ethics. The site is especially useful for searching for United States Supreme Court opinions, Federal Circuit court opinions, and the United States Code.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/
FindLaw
This site contains many subject guides to specific areas of law, links for finding lawyers, and law related news and information. For California users, the site contains California judicial opinions from 1934 forward. The site is a product of Thomson/West, a legal publishing company.
http://www.findlaw.com/
This site contains many subject guides to specific areas of law, links for finding lawyers, and law related news and information. For California users, the site contains California judicial opinions from 1934 forward. The site is a product of Thomson/West, a legal publishing company.
http://www.findlaw.com/
Nolo.com
Self-help law publisher site. Contains a useful law encyclopedia and dictionary geared toward the non-attorney. Since this is a commericial publisher's site, some products are offered for sale.
http://www.nolo.com/index.cfm
Self-help law publisher site. Contains a useful law encyclopedia and dictionary geared toward the non-attorney. Since this is a commericial publisher's site, some products are offered for sale.
http://www.nolo.com/index.cfm
California Legislature
Find your California senator or assemblyperson by zipcode. Links to all member's webpages.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
Find your California senator or assemblyperson by zipcode. Links to all member's webpages.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
California Constitution
Keyword searchable version of the text of the California Constitution. Users may also view the Constitution in a table of contents format.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/const.html
Keyword searchable version of the text of the California Constitution. Users may also view the Constitution in a table of contents format.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/const.html
California Codes (statutes) online
Unannotated version of the current text of California's state statutes. Users may display the text in a table of contents or search by keyword.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
Unannotated version of the current text of California's state statutes. Users may display the text in a table of contents or search by keyword.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
California Code of Regulations-the laws from California's state agencies
The text of the regulations of California's state agencies. Users may view a listing of state agencies, view contents, or search the entire 28 titles (with the exception of Title 24, the building codes).
http://www.calregs.com/
The text of the regulations of California's state agencies. Users may view a listing of state agencies, view contents, or search the entire 28 titles (with the exception of Title 24, the building codes).
http://www.calregs.com/
Updates to the California Code of Regulations/Regulatory Notice Register
Site contains notices of proposed action by state regulatory agencies to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations contained in the California Code of Regulations.
http://www.oal.ca.gov/Notice_Register.htm
Site contains notices of proposed action by state regulatory agencies to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations contained in the California Code of Regulations.
http://www.oal.ca.gov/Notice_Register.htm
Brennan Center for Justice
Nolo - Law for All
American Civil Rights Union
Street Law
Findlaw Legal News and Information
Just Say No to Police Searches
Prison Law Office - California
Oct. 22 Coalition - Stop Police Brutality
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