Filed Date: Feb. 8, 1995
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On February 8, 1995, the U.S. Department of Justice commenced an investigation of the conditions at the Chesapeake City Jail [CCJ], Chesapeake, Virginia pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act ("CRIPA"), 42 U.S.C. §1997 et. seq. Based its investigation, the DOJ concluded that conditions at the CCJ were grossly deficient and violated the constitutional rights of prisoners, including overcrowding, staffing, violence, medical care, mental health care, due process, access to courts, religious freedom, exercise, and physical plant.
The DOJ notified officials of the City of Chesapeake, VA of its findings on December 5, 1995.
We have no further information.
Summary Authors
Dan Dalton (2/10/2007)
Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)
Peabody, Arthur E. Jr. (District of Columbia)
Hallman, Ronald S. (Virginia)
Fahey, Helen F. (Virginia)
Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)
Peabody, Arthur E. Jr. (District of Columbia)
Hallman, Ronald S. (Virginia)
Fahey, Helen F. (Virginia)
Last updated May 12, 2022, 8 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Virginia
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Feb. 8, 1995
Case Ongoing: No reason to think so
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
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
Chesapeake City Jail (Chesapeake), City
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Unknown
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Issues
General:
Access to lawyers or judicial system
Assault/abuse by residents/inmates/students
Crowding:
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