Outdated Prison Technology Hinders Legal Defense and Appeals Process
By
danso
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
The article describes how outdated technology in prisons, particularly the prohibition of flash drives and reliance on outdated computer systems, severely hinders incarcerated individuals' ability to work with their lawyers, file appeals, and access legal documents. The author shares personal experience of being unable to read trial transcripts sent on a flash drive and having to rely on slow, limited computer systems that make legal work nearly impossible.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe only problem was that he sent the documents to me on a flash drive, which we are generally not allowed to have
The antiquated technology we use hinders our ability to work with our lawyers and file appeals
Being able to read these kinds of legal documents helps us understand our cases and talk through details with our lawyers
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