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Question by  atapftwb (14)

What are inmates' rights?

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

Generally, inmates have a right to humane treatment and access to the necessary services of humane treatment. Incarceration interferes with the rights that one would normally enjoy prior to becoming a felon.

 
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Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Inmates "rights" per se, are predicated on the institution in which they are serving time. Inmates have certain rights, which vary, but do not have all the Constitutional Rights.

 
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Answer by  Stan567 (417)

Inmates still retain all constitutional rights, specifically they still have the right to be free from free and unusual punishment, religious freedom, right to associate, etc.

 
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Answer by  heather88 (1897)

You would have to ask a lawer. Or read up about the laws in your state. That should give you the information you would like.

 
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Answer by  CarlSCansino (464)

Inmates still have basic rights concerning having adequate shelter and food. They also have a right to be treated in a fair manner.

 
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