
Informational Resources
U.S. Supreme Court Petition for Writ of Certiorari Guide
U.S. Supreme Court Guide to Filing In Forma Pauperis Cases, for filing a petition for asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case following completion of lower court appeal and/or writ processes
Electronic Tablets
Summary of CDCR's electronic tablet program and how to raise issues about it
Three-Strikes and Two-Strikes Law
Summary of who can be sentenced under the three-strikes law and two-strikes law
Time Credits for Good Conduct and Programming
Information about the credits that people can earn to reduce their sentences due to good behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Créditos de tiempo para personas en el CDCR” on our Spanish resources page.
Transgender Health Care Guidelines
Link to California Correctional Health Care Services Cinical Resources; click on Transgender tab
Guide for Transgender People Preparing for a Parole Suitability Hearing
Information on special factors for transgender people to consider and address when being considered for parole suitability
Common Issues Transgender People Experience in California Prisons
Explanation of the rights related to transgender issues and how to protect those rights.
Legally Changing Your Name and Gender While Incarcerated
Transgender Law Center's guide on how incarcerated transgender people can change their legal name and gender
UnCommon Law Resources
UnCommon Law supports people in the BPH parole process, and publishes resources on preparing for parole suitability hearings
Veterans Benefits
Information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website about veterans benefits for incarcerated people
Veterans/Military Members Resentencing
How some veterans and former military members can ask for resentencing due to service-related trauma
Workers Compensation Benefits for Incarcerated People
Information and forms for reporting and requesting benefits for an injury from an assigned prison job.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Beneficios de compensación para trabajadores para personas en prisiones de California” on our Spanish resources page.
"Youth Offender" Parole Hearings
Information about early parole consideration and suitability factors for some people who committed crimes when they were under 26 years old.
This resource is available in Spanish as “Audiencias de libertad condicional para ‘delincuentes juveniles’” on our Spanish resources page.
ACDRR Department Orders
Link to Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) website listing Departmental Orders including information on healthcare, the grievance system, and access to the courts
Attorney Referral Information for Individual Lawsuits in Arizona
Referral information for several attorneys who have sued the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, or its health care vendors
Jensen v. Thornell Case Updates
Information on recent updates in the Jensen v. Thornell federal class action case. The case covers medical care, mental health care, and conditions in isolation units in Arizona state prisons.
ASU Post-Conviction Clinic Resources
Link to Post-Conviction Clinic at ASU for guidance on applying for compassionate release or medical clemency from Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Disability Rights Arizona Resources
Link to Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ), Arizona's non-profit protection and advocacy agency for Arizonans with disabilities.
Hepatitis C Treatment in Arizona State Prisons
Information on Hepatitis C (HCV) treatment in Arizona state prisons, including how to request HCV treatment.

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