Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project
Central PA Office and Federal Prison Issues - Civil Legal Assistance
Assists individuals who are incarcerated or detained in prisons, jails, immigration detention centers, or other institutional settings by providing information, legal advice, advocacy, and representation of civil rights matter issues related to their conditions of confinement.

Provides assistance in:

A) Medical care and mental healthcare
B) Freedom from retaliation and freedom from assault and sexual abuse
C) Personal safety and freedom from assault and sexual abuse
D) Access to the courts
E) Religious accommodations and disability accommodations
F) Clean, safe, and humane living conditions
Eligibility: Individuals who are incarcerated or detained in prisons, jails, immigration detention centers, and other institutional settings in Pennsylvania.
Hours: Hours vary.
(570) 661-9045
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (570) 661-9045
  • (570) 523-3944 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Corresponds primarily through “Legal Mail” so please be sure to write “Legal Mail” on the outside of the envelope or follow your institution’s privileged mail procedures when addressing your letter.
Geographical Area: Pennsylvania
Helpful Tips: Does not assist with criminal matters
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Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project
Central PA Office and Federal Prison Issues - Civil Legal Assistance
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