Learn about the law and your legal rights in North Carolina. Find self-help resources to resolve your legal problems without a lawyer.
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Handbook for Family and Friends of Inmates (Separate Website)
This publication by the North Carolina Department of Corrections is a guide to help you understand the rules and regulations of many prisons in North Carolina and assist you through this difficult time.
By: North Carolina Department of Corrections
NC Prisoner Legal Services
(Separate Website)
North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Inc. (NCPLS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) law firm located in Raleigh, NC. Our lawyers serve the almost 40,000 men and women incarcerated by the North Carolina Department of Correction. We also monitor conditions in county jails throughout the state.
By: North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services
North Carolina Division of Prisons
(Separate Website)
The state site for prison information, health services, prison programs, publications, forms, and contact information.
By: North Carolina Department of Public Saftey
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Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal advice and representation in some types of cases. Click on the icon to find out what types of cases are handled and to apply online.