Defending your Rights in Prison

HANDBOOKS

The following list contains information for ordering legal manuals and self-help guides for people in prison. The Southern Center for Human Rights does not publish these guides. They are listed here for your information.

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Jailhouse Lawyer Manual

GA ADVOCACY HANDBOOK

This handbook was written for families and loved ones of those incarcerated in Georgia's prisons. It explains the hierarchy in the Department of Corrections and how to maneuver within in it as well as appropriate and effective steps to take to resolve your loved one's problems.

GA PAROLE HANDBOOK

This handbook reveals how the Georgia Pardons and Parole Board operates and what information you need to know if you are advocating for your loved one's release.

FACT SHEETS

Indigent Defense

Access to Courts

Indigent Defense in Georgia

Conditions of Confinement in Georgia Prison and Jail

Prison and Jail Conditions

Healthcare

Medical Care Alabama

Medical Care Georgia

Safety, Security, Violence

Use of Force

Violence in Prison

Police Conduct

Police Abuse in Georgia

Sex Offender Laws

Update on Georgia Sex Offender Laws

Post Conviction

Federal Habeas Corpus

Georgia State Habeas + Form

FORMS

GA Grievance Procedure