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 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.

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 CDCR's electronic tablet program and how to raise issues about it

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

Information about the credits that people can earn to reduce their sentences due to good behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs.

This resource is available in Spanish as “Créditos de tiempo para personas en el CDCR” on our Spanish resources page.

Link to California Correctional Health Care Services Cinical Resources; click on Transgender tab

Information on special factors for transgender people to consider and address when being considered for parole suitability

Explanation of the rights related to transgender issues and how to protect those rights.