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On June 15, 2018, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into conditions of confinement at the Cumberland County Jail (“CCJ”), located in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The investigation, which is pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, was conducted jointly with the United States’ Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. On 1/14/21, the DOJ notified the County that we have concluded there is reasonable cause to believe that the CCJ violates the constitutional rights of prisoners by failing to provide adequate suicide prevention and mental health care. In particular, the DOJ found that the County failed to ensure that inmates with Opioid Use Disorder and those experiencing Opioid withdrawal received Medication Assisted Treatment, when needed.
Daukas, John B. (New Jersey)
Honig, Rachel (New Jersey)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:47 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: New Jersey
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Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
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U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
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U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Cumberland County Jail (Bridgeton), City
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Causes of Action:
Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.
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Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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