Concept information
Preferred term
jailhouse lawyers
Definition
- A jailhouse lawyer (JHL) is a prisoner knowledgeable in law who assists other prisoners with their legal needs. JHLs are often self-taught while incarcerated. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Jailhouse Lawyers]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/jailhouse_lawyers
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