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On August 6, 1992, the United States Justice Department issued the findings of its investigation conducted at the Central Alabama Youth Services Facility (CAYS) pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997.
The investigation revealed several conditions at CAYS that amounted to constitutional violations. Disciplinary practices at the facility, including the use of mace and mechanical restraints, violated the juvenile detainees' constitutional rights. Security, sanitation, and fire safety hazards existed throughout the facility. Additionally, juveniles did not have adequate time for exercise, and excessive restrictions on access to telephone use and writing materials failed to meet constitutional standards.
The State of Alabama was advised that each of these conditions needed to be remedied without delay. The Justice Department indicated that it would be following up on the matter in the near future. We have no further information on this investigation or the specific steps taken to remedy the conditions at CAYS.
Summary Authors
Emilee Baker (5/17/2006)
Dunne, John R. (District of Columbia)
Peabody, Arthur E. Jr. (District of Columbia)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:39 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Alabama
Case Type(s):
Special Collection(s):
Civil Rights Division Archival Collection
Key Dates
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
State of Alabama (Selma, Dallas), State
Facility Type(s):
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.
Special Case Type(s):
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Unknown
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
Issues
General/Misc.:
Sanitation / living conditions
Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions: