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The Conditional Rights of Inmates:Protection A right to food, water, and shelter A right to protection from foreseeable attack A right to protection from predictable sexual abuse A right to protection against suicide The Conditional Rights of Inmates:Institutional Punishment and Discipline An absolute right against corporal punishments, unless sentenced to such punishments. A limited right to due process before punishment: Notice of charges A fair and impartial hearing An opportunity for defense A right to present witnesses A written decision A Return to the Hands-Off Doctrine? Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996: Requires inmates to exhaust their prison’s grievance procedure before filing a lawsuit. Requires a judicial screening and dismissal for all frivolous complaints against the federal government. Prohibits prisoners from filing a lawsuit for mental or emotional injury unless they can also show there has been physical injury. A Return to the Hands-Off Doctrine? Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996: Limits the award of attorneys’ fees in successful lawsuits brought by inmates. Revokes the early release credits earned by federal prisoners for filing a malicious lawsuit. Mandates that court orders affecting prison administration cannot go any further than necessary to correct a violation of a particular inmate’s civil rights. A Return to the Hands-Off Doctrine? Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996: Makes it possible for state officials to have court orders lifted after two years unless there is a new finding of a continuing violation of federally guaranteed civil rights. Mandates that any court order requiring the release of prisoners due to overcrowding be approved by a three-member court before it can become effective. Requires inmates to pay court filing fees. Issues Facing Prisons Today Aids Library Extras 12-6 and 12-7 Geriatric Offenders Web Extras 12-3 and 12-4 Mentally Ill Inmates Web Extra 12-5 Terrorism Web Extra 12-6 Library Ext