What is the test for determining whether a prison regulation impinges on inmates' constitutional rights?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Schultz v. Lewis, 996 F.2d 1227 (9th Cir. 1993):

"[W]hen a prison regulation impinges on inmates' constitutional rights, the regulation is valid if it is reasonably related to legitimate penological interests." Turner v. Safely, 482 U.S. 78, 89 (1987). If, however, the inmate can demonstrate alternatives to the regulation that accommodate the inmate's constitutional rights with minimal effect on valid penological interests, a court may consider such alternatives as evidence that the regulation does not satisfy the reasonable relationship standard. Id. at 90.

Other Questions


What is the test for determining whether prison officials were on actual or constructive notice that the risk to inmates' constitutional rights was substantially certain to result in a violation of their constitutional rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether a prison regulation impermissibly infringes on an inmate's constitutional rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for a court to determine whether a prisoner has a right to exercise his constitutional right to bodily harm? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test to determine the reasonableness of a regulation that impinges on a prisoner's constitutional rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a prison officer's mental state a determinative factor in determining whether a prisoner should be released from prison without trial? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a prison adopt regulations which infringe on an inmate's constitutional rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether age was a determining factor in determining whether a plaintiff should be retained or discharged? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
When will a prison regulation impinge upon an inmate's First Amendment rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether an individual has a constitutional right to sue a government official for civil rights violations? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a transfer of an inmate from a federal prison to another federal prison violate the inmate's right to a new facility? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.