WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS CLASS
Reading Assignments for
A Primer On Post Conviction Remedies
I. BACKGROUND READING
For an initial overview of federal habeas corpus, see Federal Habeas Corpus Review: A Brief OverviewForm for filing habeas petition
II. THE LAW
Federal habeas statutes and rules (if you want to see the actual statutory provisions)
U.S. Dept. of Justice Criminal Resource Manual on Habeas (if you'd like to see the Justice Department take on these Rules)