INMATE RIGHTS
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To be free from
discrimination, based on race, religion, national origin,
tribal affiliation, sex, handicap, political beliefs, or
favoritism and nepotism.
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To have equal access
to programs and work assignments.
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To be protected from
personal abuse, corporal punishment, including sexual
harassment, by either staff or inmates.
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To due process in
disciplinary procedures.
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To be advised of
grievance procedures.
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To be free from
reprisals or penalties as a result of questioning or
appealing decisions.
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To be treated with
respect, dignity and fairness.
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To a clean and
healthy environment.
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To adequate toilet,
bathing and laundry facilities.
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To adequate lighting,
heating and ventilation.
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To reasonable access
to courts, legal counsel and governmental authorities.
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To reasonable
medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment and
services, including the use of traditional practitioners.
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To a wholesome,
properly prepared, nutritionally adequate diet.
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To clean and
seasonable clothing.
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To have access to
recreation.
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To carry out
religious, spiritual or ceremonial practices, subject only
to the centers need for institutional safety, security and
other.
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To send and receive
mail.
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To visitation with
family members and friends in an area designated by the
center, limited only by facility needs to maintain
institutional safety, order and security.
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To be informed of all
rules of the facility.
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