Prisoners' Rights: An Overview General information about basic prisoners' rights. This information is provided by the ACLU of Alaska's Prison Project.
By: American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska
Prisoners' Rights -- The Grievance Process Step-by-step information about filing a prisoner grievance. This information is provided by the ACLU of Alaska's Prison Project.
By: American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska
A Guide to the Office of the Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman is designed to help citizens who have complaints about State of Alaska agencies. This article explains what the Ombudsman does and doesn't do, how to file a complaint, and how to contact the Ombudsman's office.
By: State of Alaska, Office of the Ombudsman
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The Alaska Prison Litigation Reform Act & Filing a Lawsuit in Alaska If you are going to file a lawsuit in an Alaska state court, you must follow the requirements of the Alaska Prison Litigation Reform Act (APLRA). The procedures required by the APLRA must be followed or your case will be dismissed. This fact sheet covers the most important parts of the APLRA for you to understand if you are going to file a lawsuit on your own.
By: American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska Prison Project
Prisoner Rights
(Separate Website)
Policies and procedures of the State of Alaska Department of Corrections concerning rights of prisoners (living areas, recreational and exercise areas, and medical and dental care).
By: State of Alaska, Department of Corrections
Answers to Questions About Violation of Civil and Criminal Rights
(Separate Website)
A series of questions and answers from the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division,
Criminal Section.
By: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civil Rights Div., Criminal Section
Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Rights Violations
(Separate Website)
A series of questions and answers about violations of civil rights.
By: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civil Rights Div., Criminal Section
Protecting Your Health and Safety
(Separate Website)
This manual was designed to help inmates who are not represented by an attorney and explains the legal rights of inmates regarding health and safety.
By: Southern Poverty Law Center
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