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On February 8. 1995, the U.S. Department of Justice commenced an investigation of the conditions at the Virginia Beach City Jail [VBCJ] 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 VBJC 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 Virginia Beach, VA of its findings on April 16, 1996. On May 6, 1996, the City responded to the DOJ findings and detailed the corrective measures that had already been undertaken as a result of the investigation.
On June 17, 1996, the DOJ notified the City that it was closing its investigation as the City had successfully rectified the problem areas at VBCJ.
We have no further information.
Summary Authors
Dan Dalton (2/10/2007)
Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)
DelDuca, Mark T. (Virginia)
Fahey, Helen F. (Virginia)
Lilley, Leslie Louis (Virginia)
Breit, Jeffrey (Virginia)
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Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Virginia
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Key Dates
Closing Date: June 17, 1996
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Virginia Beach City Jail (Virginia Beach), 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: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
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Issues
General:
Access to lawyers or judicial system
Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:
Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)
Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)
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