Jacobs v. Ramirez.

• Position: Pro se representation - Brief Article

U.S. Appeals Court

PAROLE -- CONDITIONS

Jacobs v. Ramirez, 400 F.3d 105 (2nd Cir. 2005). A parolee brought a pro se [section] 1983 action against parole officers, alleging that he had been paroled to an unsafe residence and effectively compelled to remain there. The district court dismissed the action and the parolee appealed. The appeals court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part. The court held that the state retained a minimal duty to the parolee after his release, to the extent that it continues to impose limitations on...