This is clearly unconstitutional, since the important matters that arise in a capital case do not allow for three days' notice. When the individual is indigent, no cost may be assessed against the inmate on telephone calls. This, along with the other elevated noise on the tier, makes it entirely impossible for him to concentrate on the important matters that counsel demand of him. Should he wish to seek redress for his legal rights, he has no means to do this. He is not able, under these circumstances, to assist undersigned counsel in the preparation of his case.
Medical treatment is essentially non-existent.
Sick-call is entirely unresponsive to the needs of the inmates, and even when medication is available it is charged to the individual's account to the extent that he or she has any funds in that account. If prison guards delay or intentionally deny access to medical care or intentionally interfere with treatment once prescribed, the Eighth Amendment is violated. His salary shall be fixed by the governing authority. La. Code Crim. La. Code Crim.