PRISM

Eligibility-other
Current inmate of a Maryland state prison. Please note that PRISM does not serve inmates of local jails.
Program Description

PRISM will provide representation and legal assistance only in cases dealing with the status of conviction and actions under 42 U.S.C., Section 1983, to challenge conditions of confinement. This includes legal services for representation in select cases at Inmate Grievance Office hearings and appeals when the grievance involves a civil rights or constitutional issue, assistance with problems concerning prison conditions or administration (e.g., disciplinary actions, medical complaints, mistreatment, etc.), problems related to parole, and problems related to sentences such as sentence computation, diminution of confinement credits, etc. PRISM does not provide representation in criminal, domestic and civil court actions.  To connect with PRISM, inmates should mail the P.O. Box address. 

Other Topics
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics

Source URL: https://peoples-law.org/prism

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