Prisoner Rights Guide

The ACLU of Alaska’s Prison Project works tirelessly to ensure that our state’s jails and prisons comply with U.S. and Alaska constitutional law, and that all Alaskans who have interacted with the criminal legal system can exercise their full rights.

The Prisoner Rights Guide was developed for educational purposes. See the issue area guides below. More guides will be added in 2025 and translated into Central Yup’ik, Russian, Tagalog, Spanish, Samoan, Korean, and Hmong.

These guides do not cover every area of law that might be needed to prosecute a claim. Every legal claim is different, so no guide can substitute for the expertise of a knowledgeable attorney. If you believe you may have a claim, submit an intake form here.