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Easier Court Access for Prisoners Under 22 Regarding Civil Rights.

This Act simplifies the process for young individuals in correctional facilities to pursue their civil rights in court. It removes the requirement that prisoners under the age of 22 must exhaust all internal prison grievance procedures before filing a civil lawsuit. This change applies to current prisoners under 22 or claims related to conditions experienced before that age.
Key points
Inmates under 22 years old can file civil lawsuits concerning prison conditions more quickly.
Eliminates the requirement to complete internal prison administrative procedures before taking a case to federal court.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2573
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-07-27