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Rights of Inmates<\/h1>\n
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Even the most chronic or hardened inmates have basic rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution<\/a>. If you are facing incarceration, or if you have a family member or friend who is in prison or jail, you should know about inmates’ rights.<\/p>\n

The rights of inmates include the following:<\/p>\n