RESOURCES
Your Guide to the Legal Process and Tools for Justice
Navigating the legal system can be complex, especially when it comes to appeals and post-conviction processes. We’ve compiled a range of resources to help you better understand your rights, the legal system, and the steps involved in fighting for justice. Explore the links and documents below to find useful information, forms, and guides related to your case.
Court Dockets
Access online court dockets to track the progress of your case or view case details.
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â—ˆ United States Supreme Court
â—ˆ All Federal Courts (PACER) (note: requires user ID and password)
â—ˆ Texas State Appellate Courts
Navigate to the court handling your case, then under "Case Information," select "Case Search" to look up your docket.
Information About Prison and Inmates
Find tools to help locate inmates and understand prison procedures.
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Articles About Prison
Habeas Corpus Resources
Learn more about the post-conviction process through habeas corpus petitions.​
â—ˆ General Information About Habeas Corpus (Brief overview of what habeas corpus is and how it works)
â—ˆ Federal Petitions from Federal Convictions (28 U.S.C. § 2255)
â—ˆ Federal Petitions from State Convictions (28 U.S.C. § 2254)
Additional Legal Information
Find comprehensive guides on inmate rights and prison conditions.​
â—ˆ Standards on Treatment of Prisoners (American Bar Association)
â—ˆ Prison Talk: Prison Information & Family Support Community