Constitutional Rights of Prisoners » (9th Edition)

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

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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 System

2. Administrative Law

3. Use of Force; Use of Corporal Punishment to Enforce Prison Discipline

4. Prisoners’ Rights to Visitation/Association; Searches

5. Prisoners’ Rights to Use of the Mail, Internet and Telephone

6. Isolated Confinement - "The Hole" and Administrative Segregation

7. Religion in Prison

8. Legal Services

9. Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

10. Right to Rehabilitation Programs, Right to Medical Aid,and Right to Life

11. Additional Litigation

12. Parole and Probation

13. Litigation against Government and Individuals

14. The Prison Litigation Reform Act

15. Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

Part II: Judicial Decisions Relating to Part I