Prison Legal Services of Michigan, Inc. ~ Links

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Links

Welcome to the links portion of our webpage.

Below you will find the websites of many different organizations that address prisoner issues and may provide answers that PLSM, Inc. cannot.

Link Index - Click on the links below to move down the page.

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Click on the links below for more information about each organization.

State Links

Michigan Department of Corrections - The MDOCs website including prison information and the Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS).
Michigan Courts - An online directory and information guide for courts in Michigan.
Michigan.gov - Official Webpage for the State of Michigan.
State of Michigan Telephone Directory - A complete directory of State of Michigan government telephone numbers. The Department of Corrections phone numbers can be found in this PDF document: Click Here

Federal Links

FirstGov.gov - Official Web Portal of the United States Government
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit - Here you may find information on procedures and downloadable legal forms and applications pertaining to appeals.

Beyond Austin vs. Wilkinson: A Class Actions Lawsuit in Michigan - A class action lawsuit within Michigan concerning long term confinement in Administrative Segregation.
The Injustice Line - Site maintained by James Lawrence: "A web site devoted to exposing and publicizing injustices."
Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) - a listing of all chapters nationwide. FAMM has been integral in reducing prisoner sentences. (Cannot help with individual issues.)
Michigan Poverty Law Project - Organization devoted to providing legal services for indigents. NOTE: This organization is unable to aid people currently in prison. This link is provided for people out of prison who have received help from PLSM, Inc. before.
MILawHelp - An online directory of low-cost civil legal services. Operated by Michigan Poverty Law Project.
Original Publications - A web site established by a former PLSM staffer addressing prisoner issues and taking a critical view of the MDOC.
State Appellate Defender Office - Resources for Criminal Defense Attorneys; Provided by the Criminal Defense Resource Center. Serving Michigan's Criminal Defense Community Since 1977.