Resources for Prisoners and Returning Prisoners

From Reentry

Resource Guides to Services

Finding Your Way After Prison

Resource guide for Genesee County.

Grand Rapids Area Resource List for People with Criminal Records

Resource guide for Grand Rapids area.

Prison Legal Services of Michigan

Resources on prison legal issues.

Resources for women

Resource list that focuses on women, and particularly survivors of domestic violence.

Michigan Aftercare Reconnect Resource Directory

County-by-county resource guide for services

Information on How to File Lawsuits without an Attorney

Jailhouse Lawyer's Handbook

A resource for prisoners who wish to file a lawsuit in federal court regarding poor conditions in prison or abuse by prison staff.

Proceeding in Forma Pauperis

Provides and overview of how prisoners can file lawsuits without an attorney.

How to File a Complaint in Forma Pauperis

Explains how to file a complaint without an attorney.

Exhaustion of Remedies

Explains that prisoners must "exhaust" their administrative remedies before filing a lawsuit.

Three Strikes Rule and Payment of Filing Fees

Explains that prisoner who files three frivolous lawsuit is barred from filing more cases without paying the filing fee; also explains filing fee rules.

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