The Court System: An Inmate Case Study

The foundation of the government of the United States is based on fair and equal treatment of individuals by the court system. An inmate loses many rights and privileges as an inmate, but the constitutional protections afforded by the Fifth and Eighth Amendments’ rights of due process and equal protection are not forfeited (Carlton & Garrett, 2008). Without access to the court system an inmate would be left no options to contest any sanction or punishment while incarcerated. The rights of inmates have been expanded by court decisions over the last 75 years, but without access to the court system, inmates would have to way to have grievances about their rights heard. Without being to petition the court system for relief, inmates would effectively