How do I restore my right to carry a weapon?
Link to RCW Title 9.41.047 regarding Restoration of Weapon Possession Rights.
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What kind of facilities are Washington prisoners placed in?
Can I visit Washington prisoners?
How is mail handled in Washington's prisons?
Are there educational programs in Washington's prisons?
Are there religious programs in Washington's prisons?
Are there substance abuse programs in Washington's prisons?
What happens upon release from a Washington prison?
How do I sent a letter to a Washington prisoners?
What if I have an emergency message for a Washington prisoner?
How do I help an inmate financially?
Information for friends and families of prison inmates, facilities information, staff, emergency messages, visitation, mail, offender trust accounts, health and dental, cell assignments, education, recreation, religious programs, substance abuse treatment, release, mentoring for children of incarcerated offenders.
What is the room like that we will be in during visitation?
What are the visiting hours?
How often can I visit?
How many visitors are allowed at one time?
Who is allowed to visit?
Will I be searched?
Can I visit if I have a criminal record?
Is any physical contact allowed?
FAQ about the rules and regulations regarding visiting inmates in federal institutions.
What resources and support is available to me if I am raped in prison?
Just Detention International (JDI) is a non-profit human rights organization that seeks to end sexual violence against men, women, and youth in all forms of detention. Founded by survivors of prisoner rape in 1980, JDI has worked to shed light on the dangers of sexual abuse in prison and helped survivors to access resources and connect with one another.
How can I find information by specific topic or type of organization?
Regional and national organizations searchable by category: resources for whom, by topic and by type of organization. Topics include alternatives to incarceration, prisoner's rights, health, employment, mandatory minimums.
How do I contact a books for prisoner project to volunteer, donate or receive a book?
Books To Prisoners is a Seattle-based, all-volunteer, non-profit group that sends free books to prisoners in the U.S.
How do I get my civil rights back after I get out of prison?
Link to RCW 9.96A relating to Restoration of Employment Rights for Prisoners
What paperwork do I submit to update the name on my vehicle title?
Does the Department of Licensing require documentation that my name has been formally changed?
How much does it cost to change my name on the title to my vehicle?
Link to RCW 9.96 relating to Restoration of Civil Rights for Prisoners
Are there services and resources available to help with my children if I am in prison?
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) advocates for the civil rights and empowerment of incarcerated parents, children, family members and people at risk for incarceration through responding to requests for information, trainings, technical assistance, litigation, community activism and the development of more advocates. The focus is on women prisoners and their families.
What is Prison Legal News?
What sorts of issues does PLN cover?
What type of people subscribe to PLN?
Does PLN advertise to prisoners?
How much is a subscription to PLN?
How can prisoners submit articles to PLN?
Prison Legal News is an independent 36-page monthly publication that provides a cutting edge review and analysis of prisoner rights, court rulings and news about prison issues. PLN has a national (U.S.) focus on both state and federal prison issues, with international coverage as well.