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LEGAL DISCLAIMER

A Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual is written and updated by members of the Columbia Human Rights Law Review. The law prohibits us from providing any legal advice to anyone, including currently incarcerated people. The information is not intended as legal advice or representation nor should you consider it as such. Additionally, your use of the JLM should not be construed as creating an attorney-client relationship with the JLM staff or anyone at Columbia Law School. We have attempted to provide information that is up to date and useful. However, because the law changes frequently, we cannot guarantee that this information is current or correct.

If you are printing chapters of the JLM for use by someone other than yourself, please include the title page and legal disclaimer, which can be accessed in PDF form by clicking on the blue, “Title Page & Legal Disclaimer” link below.

NOTE: JLM has temporarily paused our online ordering system as of October 15, 2023.

Due to the unanticipated closure of our publishing company, JLM has temporarily paused our online ordering system as of October 15, 2023. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We are working hard to secure a new publisher and resume online orders as soon as possible. 

For incarcerated people and their family members

The JLM 12th Edition main volume is $30.  The Immigration & Consular Access Supplement is $15. First class shipping is included in the price. Prices and availability may be subject to change.  See the pricing chart on the Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual order form. We have a very limited availability to distribute free manuals. In order to qualify we require a brief explanation of indigent status explained in the letter sent with the order or on the order form itself.

For institutions and people who are not incarcerated:  

The JLM 12th Edition main volume is $140. The Immigration & Consular Access Supplement is $50. If you are ordering for an incarcerated person, follow the instructions for incarcerated people and their family members. Prices and availability may be subject to change.