Constitutional Rights of Prisoners
This text details critical information on all aspects of prison litigation, including information on trial and appeal, conditions of isolated confinement, access to the courts, parole, right to medical aid and liabilities of prison officials. Highlighted topics include application of the Americans with Disabilities Act to prisons, protection given to HIV-positive inmates, and actions of the Supreme Court and Congress to stem the flow of prison litigation. Part II contains Judicial Decisions...
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After an overview of the American judicial system, this comprehensive reference describes the current status of prison inmates' Constitutional rights regarding corporal punishment and the use of force, visitation and searches, use of the mail and telephone, isolated confinement, religion, legal services, parole, and medical aid. There is also information on civil and criminal liabilities of prison officials, additional litigation, the Prison Litigation Reform Act, and human rights. The book concludes with some 400 pages of relevant cases, and appendices on Constitutional amendments, European prison rules, and international law. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews After an overview of the judicial system, chapters cover ongoing issues in prisoner's rights and prison litigation, detailing areas including use of force, religion in prison, legal services, use of mail and telephone, civil and criminal liabilities of prison officials, and medical treatment. Includes some 400 pages of significant cases. This edition adds a new chapter on The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996, the text of which has been added as an appendix. This edition also features a new case, reflecting the conservative opinions of the present Supreme Court. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
1. An Overview of the Judicial System2. Administrative Law3. Use of Force; Use of Corporal Punishment to Enforce Prison Discipline4. Prisoners’ Rights to Visitation/Association; Searches5. Prisoners’ Rights to Use of the Mail, Internet and Telephone6. Isolated Confinement - "The Hole" and Administrative Segregation7. Religion in Prison8. Legal Services9. Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings10. Right to Rehabilitation Programs, Right to Medical Aid,and Right to Life11. Additional Litigation12. Parole and Probation13. Litigation against Government and Individuals14. The Prison Litigation Reform Act15. Selected Federal Statutes Affecting PrisonersPart II: Judicial Decisions Relating to Part I
\ BooknewsAfter an overview of the judicial system, chapters cover ongoing issues in prisoner's rights and prison litigation, detailing areas including use of force, religion in prison, legal services, use of mail and telephone, civil and criminal liabilities of prison officials, and medical treatment. Includes some 400 pages of significant cases. This edition adds a new chapter on The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996, the text of which has been added as an appendix. This edition also features a new case, reflecting the conservative opinions of the present Supreme Court. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)\ \
