A Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual contains information for those who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison. Topics include: challenging convictions or sentence; information your rights while you are in prison; and different ways to obtain an early release from prison.

A Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual is written and updated by members of the Columbia Human Rights Law Review. The law prohibits us from providing any legal advice to prisoners. The information is not intended as legal advice or representation nor should you consider it as such. Additionally, your use of the JLM should not be construed as creating an attorney-client relationship with the JLM staff or anyone at Columbia Law School . We have attempted to provide information that is up-to-date and useful. However, because the law changes frequently, we cannot guarantee that this information is current or correct.