Constitutional Rights of Prisoners/With 1992 Supplement

by John W. Palmer

After an overview of the American judicial system, this comprehensive reference describes the current status of prison inmates' Constitutional rights regarding corporal punishment and the use of force, visitation and searches, use of the mail and telephone, isolated confinement, religion, legal services, parole, and medical aid. There is also information on civil and criminal liabilities of prison officials, additional litigation, the Prison Litigation Reform Act, and human rights. The book concludes with some 400 pages of relevant cases, and appendices on Constitutional amendments, European prison rules, and international law. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: College

874 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977