How people in custody or supervision can ask for disability accommodations and report violations of their disability rights by any public agency.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Información sobre la ADA” on our Spanish resources page.

Information and forms for filing a state habeas corpus petition. A state habeas corpus petition can be used to challenge policies or actions by prison or jail staff or (in some circumstances) to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Peticiones de hábeas corpus ante el Tribunal Estatal de California” on our Spanish resources page.

Information on people's rights regarding major rules violations in California jails, how people can prepare for disciplinary hearings, and how people can challenge the process or decision.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Derechos ante cargos graves por infracción de las normas en cárceles de California” on our Spanish resources page.

This non-profit organization publishes resources for people in prisons and jails, including a detailed Incarcerated Parents Manual that discusses child custody, child visitation, and divorce issues

Link to the California Court's self-help page on how to change your name(Note: We have a separate resource on the special rules for transgender people who want to change their name and gender.)