Access to Legal Resources for Inmates

Inmates in Connecticut and across the country often lack access to legal resources, making it difficult for them to understand their rights or navigate the legal system effectively. Without access to law books or proper legal education, many individuals are left uninformed and unable to advocate for themselves.

We are advocating for the Connecticut Department of Correction to implement a comprehensive initiative across all correctional facilities in the state to ensure inmates have access to critical legal resources. This includes establishing law libraries within the facilities and making essential legal tools available on the tablets already provided to inmates. These tools should include access to legal books, the ability to download and save documents, print within the facilities, review case law, and electronically file with the courts. Such measures are crucial to empowering inmates to effectively manage their legal matters and navigate the justice system.

In addition, we want to send educators into these facilities to teach inmates how to use these resources properly, creating a vital connection and empowering them with knowledge.