
Informational Resources
California Jails
Resentencing in the Interest of Justice
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.
Root & Rebound Resources
This non-profit organization has a hotline and publishes resources about re-rentry to the community
Parole and Registration Requirements for People with Sex Offenses
Information about special parole rules and registration requirements for people with sex offenses listed in Penal Code § 290)
Small Claims Lawsuits
Information about a relatively simple type of legal action for seeking money damages for personal injury or loss or damage of property
Social Security
Link to the Social Security Administration Publications page; search for the publication called What Prisoners Need to Know
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
Three-Strikes and Two-Strikes Law
Summary of who can be sentenced under the three-strikes law and two-strikes law
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
Veterans Benefits
Information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website about veterans benefits for incarcerated people