Inmate Rights & Privileges

As an inmate, you have the right to:

• Be treated impartially and justly
• A nutritionally adequate diet
• Clean, adequately fitting clothes 
• Personal grooming choices regarding appearance, which are limited only by institutional requirements for safety, security, identification or hygiene
• Receive and send mail, including sealed correspondence with public officials, attorneys, officers of the court, and other members of the legal system, subject to necessary limitations
• Have visits with civilians within the guidelines established for the program
• Be addressed by name rather than in a derogatory manner
• Be supervised by staff, not inmates
• Be free from corporal punishment, deliberate personal injury, deliberate property damage, harassment or use of excessive force by staff 
• Be free from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental limitations or political views in administrative decisions and access to programs, services and privileges
• Have access to a grievance system
• Have access to counsel through unmonitored telephone calls (upon request from your attorney
• Unrestricted correspondence with attorneys 
• The opportunity for private visits with your attorney, except where reasons for restrictions exist
• Have access to legal materials 
• Exercise, except when correctional interests dictate 
• Voluntary access to clergy and religious services
• Have access to healthcare

As an inmate, you will have the opportunity for many privileges. However they may be restricted or denied to you, as a result of abuse or the privilege, unacceptable institutional adjustment, misconduct or to ensure the orderly operation of the facility. These privileges may include, but are not limited to:

• Commissary 
• Day room activities
• Recreational activities
• General use of the collect call telephones
• Participation in programs