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.)

Information about federal civil rights lawsuits (§ 1983) and state tort or civil rights lawsuits seeking money damages for injuries or property loss, including the administrative claims that must be filed to preserve rights to sue and filing timelines

Information on the types of issues that can be raised and legal actions that can be brought to challenge a conviction or sentence after entering a guilty or no contest plea

Information regarding power of attorney, including how to give someone power to conduct financial or business transactions on a person's behalf or to make health care decisions on behalf of someone.

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

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

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

Link to the California Department of Consumer Affairs 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 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

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

Summary of who can be sentenced under the three-strikes law and two-strikes law

Transgender Law Center's guide on how incarcerated transgender people can change their legal name and gender

UnCommon Law supports people in the BPH parole process, and publishes resources on preparing for parole suitability hearings

Information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website about veterans benefits for incarcerated people