Say I have a husband in prison. He has been Diagnosised bi polar II. After 6 years of marriage I would know..... Anyway, the medicines they gave him have made him unable to use his left hand and have use of his left eye. He is just now able to eat regularly, after abought three+ months. They change his medications with out his knowledge and with out him knowing what he is taking. He is trying to get out on time. If he makes any waves, like not taking these pills, he will not get out on time!!!
Does he have rights?
What can I do?
Can I sue the Prison?
ACLU?
Lawyer?
Please reply with links
Thank you
2007-03-07 23:09:23 · 5 answers · asked by anoldwomanlivinginashoe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Many prisons have what are called ombudsmen. Call your local one and motivate them to investigate. An ombudsmen is a person who has the ability to drop into a prison unannounced, get admitted, and investigate any claims or complaints made by prisoners or their loved ones.
Unfortunately, many ombudsmen programs have been cut out since money is "tight."
2007-03-08 01:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would contact a lawyer who specializes in these kinds of things and definitly talk to the ACLU.
Some treatment of the disorder would be expected, but they're people not guinea pigs.
2007-03-09 00:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by guy o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your husband should keep quiet until he is paroled or discharged. They might just try to hold him for some trumped up charge. If he could gt hold of some of the medication he is being "forced" to take it might be a good idea
2007-03-09 05:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might call a patients rights advocate, you can call your county mental health department to get a hold of one.
2007-03-07 23:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by Ⓐ iinux2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an attorney, but some bi-polar people can be very
dangerous, and they do tend to re-offend.............................
Try to get his meds fixed up, but really if he has committed
a crime and been jailed then he has to do the time..............
2007-03-08 00:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by gorglin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋