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Laaman v. Helgemoe

437 F. Supp. 269 (1977)

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Laaman v. Helgemoe

United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire
437 F. Supp. 269 (1977)

Facts

Jaan Laaman and other prisoners incarcerated in New Hampshire’s prison system (the prisoners) (plaintiffs) sued Raymond Helgemoe (the state) (defendant), the warden of the New Hampshire State Prison, over the prison’s living conditions. Among other claims, the prisoners argued that the prison conditions violated their constitutional rights because the conditions impaired the prisoners’ ability to maintain any existing positive skills or rehabilitate into useful members of society. The evidence showed that the state had some rehabilitative programs, but the spaces were limited, and many prisoners who wanted to participate in the programs were not able to do so. The federal district court considered the merits of the claims.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Bownes, J.)

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