Information about parole terms, conditions, and revocation

Link to the court's Handbook for people bringing their own lawsuits, such as federal civil rights (§ 1983) cases

Information on early parole consideration ("Prop. 57 parole") for some people serving sentences for non-violent crimes.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Consideración de libertad condicional para el ‘delincuente no violento’” on our Spanish resources page.

Information on rules regarding "R" Classification Suffixes for sex offense charges

Information on laws protecting the right to practice a religion

Information on resentencing per Penal Code § 1172.1 pursuant to a recommendation (by CDCR, a county jail administrator, or the DA) or a person's request.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Nueva sentencia en interés de la justicia” on our Spanish resources page.

Information about recent laws concerning collection of restitution, fees, and fines that are imposed as part of a criminal sentence

Information about who can be placed in a restricted housing unit (RHU, formerly called ASU or SHU) for administrative reasons, protection, or punishment.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Unidades de vivienda restringidas” on our Spanish resources page.

This non-profit organization has a hotline and publishes resources about re-rentry to the community

Information about rights when someone is accused of violating a prison rule.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Cargos graves de violación de las reglas” on our Spanish resources page.

Information on how to file kites, grievances, and appeals in Sacramento County jails.

Information on recent updates in the Mays v. Sacramento County class action lawsuit regarding conditions in Sacramento County jails.

Information on the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) for people incarcerated in Santa Clara County jails.

Information about how to report sexual abuse by prison staff and by other incarcerated people.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Abuso sexual en prisión” on our Spanish resources page.

Information about special parole rules and registration requirements for people with sex offenses listed in Penal Code § 290)

CDCR's rules on when a person will be considered for single-cell housing

Information about a relatively simple type of legal action for seeking money damages for personal injury or loss or damage of property

Link to the Social Security Administration Publications page; search for the publication called What Prisoners Need to Know

Information about the options for reporting staff miconduct (Note: There are other resources with more details about laws prohibiting use of excessive force and sexual abuse by prison staff).

This resource is available in Spanish as “Investigaciones de mala conducta del personal” on our Spanish resources page.

Information about federal civil rights (§ 1983) lawsuits and state tort lawsuits seeking compensation for personal injury or loss or damage to property caused by county jail staff, including administrative claims that must be filed to protect the right to sue.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Demandas por daños monetarios contra functionarios de la cárcel” on our Spanish resources page.