What is the test for determining whether a prisoner has been denied access to legal documents by the Department of Justice?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Jackson v. Diaz, Case No. 1:17-cv-00027-DAD-MJS (PC) (E.D. Cal. 2017):

Additionally, the prisoner must allege an actual injury. See id. at 349. "Actual injury" is prejudice with respect to contemplated or existing litigation, such as the inability to meet a filing deadline or present a non-frivolous claim. See id.; see also Phillips v. Hust, 477 F.3d 1070, 1075 (9th Cir. 2007). Delays in providing legal materials or assistance which result in prejudice are "not of constitutional significance" if the delay is reasonably related to legitimate penological purposes. Lewis, 518 U.S. at 362.

Other Questions


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)
What is the "control" test applied by the California Court of Appeal to determine whether the California Department of Justice has a role in determining whether or not the California Board of Representatives has any role in the decision? ("New York", United States of America)
Can a prisoner who has been denied access to the grievance system in a federal court exercise his right to make a claim under the Prison Reform Act (PLRA) against the Department of Justice? (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)
Does a prisoner's court document need to be delivered to prison officials on the date the prisoner delivered it to the prison officials for mailing? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether a party’s intention is a determining factor in determining whether there is a contract for services? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
Does a prisoner have a "protected liberty interest" if he is denied access to a procedural procedure by the Department of Justice? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the legal test for determining whether a prison official is liable for injuries sustained by a prisoner as a result of unsafe conditions of confinement? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
How have the courts interpreted the Commissioner's findings in determining whether a plaintiff was entitled to be denied access to a Defendant's personal injury? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What factors are considered to determine whether inducement was a factor in determining whether an individual was entrapped in a criminal case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.