
Informational Resources
California Prisons
"R" Classification Suffixes
Information on rules regarding "R" Classification Suffixes for sex offense charges
Religious Rights in Prison
Information on laws protecting the right to practice a religion
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
Restitution, Fees, and Fines for People in Prisons and Jails
Information about recent laws concerning collection of restitution, fees, and fines that are imposed as part of a criminal sentence
Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) Placement
Information about who can be placed in a restricted housing unit (RHU, formerly called ASU or SHU) for administrative reasons, protection, or punishment
Root & Rebound Resources
This non-profit organization has a hotline and publishes resources about re-rentry to the community
Serious Rule Violation Charges
Information about rights when someone is accused of violating a prison rule
Sexual Abuse in Prison
Information about how to report sexual abuse by prison staff and by other incarcerated people
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)
Single Cell Policies
CDCR's rules on when a person will be considered for single-cell housing
Small Claims Lawsuits
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
Social Security
Link to the Social Security Administration Publications page; search for the publication called What Prisoners Need to Know
Staff Misconduct Investigations
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)
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
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.