Case: U.S. v. Territory of Guam

1:91-cv-00020 | District Court of Guam

Filed Date: Feb. 13, 1991

Closed Date: 2017

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Case Summary

On May 12, 1986, the United States Department of Justice notified the Governor of Guam that it intended to investigate the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) Inpatient United and the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997. On August 11, 1987, the Department of Justice announced its findings, which stated that conditions at DMHRA, ACR, and Rosario Detention Facility (RDF) violated the constitutional…

On May 12, 1986, the United States Department of Justice notified the Governor of Guam that it intended to investigate the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (DMHSA) Inpatient United and the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997. On August 11, 1987, the Department of Justice announced its findings, which stated that conditions at DMHRA, ACR, and Rosario Detention Facility (RDF) violated the constitutional rights of institutionalized persons. The announcement, however, did not specify exactly which violations were found.

On February 13, 1991, the United States filed this CRIPA lawsuit against the Territory in the United States District Court for the Territory of Guam. The United States complained about fire safety, sanitation, and medical, dental, and mental health care in the facilities.

On May 16, 1991, the parties entered a consent decree, with the District Court's (Judge Ronald S.W. Lew) approval. Under the terms of the consent decree, Guam admitted no wrongdoing, but agreed to address fire safety and prevention, sanitation, medical care, dental care, and mental health care in their facilities.

To improve fire safety, Guam agreed to install sprinkler and smoke detection systems, egress doors, and remote-control locks in its facilities. In addition, the Territory agreed to replace polyurethane foam mattresses, pillows, and furniture with flame retardant materials. Guam also agreed to stop using facilities with wood and tin roofs and to repair electrical fire hazards.

To address sanitation problems, the Territory agreed to implement better food service and waste disposal practices. In addition, Guam agreed to take steps to address cockroach, rat, mouse, mosquito, and fly infestations. Guam agreed to improve ventilation and provide inmates with access to hot showers.

The consent decree also included provisions requiring routine and emergency medical, dental, and mental health care. The territory agreed to hire a full-time physician for ACT by November 18, 1991. The parties also agreed to appoint a monitor (J. Bradley Kleemm) to monitor compliance with the consent decree.

Guam's compliance with the consent decree was not satisfactory and, sometime between 1991 and 1998, the United States asked the court to find the defendants in contempt of the consent decree. On April 22, 1998, the court approved a stipulated order, under the terms of which Guam agreed to comply with the terms of the consent decree by December 31, 1998. In addition, Guam agreed to construct a new eighty bed prison unit, which would comply with the fire safety and ventilation requirements of the earlier consent decree. The Department of Justice agreed to dismiss the lawsuit if Guam was found to be in compliance with the consent decree on December 31, 1998.

On April 11, 2017, both parties moved for joint dismissal of the suit. On April 13, 2017, Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood approved the dismissal after deciding that Guam satisfied the remaining two sections of the 1991 Settlement Agreement.

Summary Authors

Elizabeth Chilcoat (6/22/2006)

Lisa Koo (2/23/2019)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Barrick, Andrew J. (District of Columbia)

Black, Frederick A. (Guam)

Coon, Laura (District of Columbia)

Cruz, Jessica F. (Guam)

Attorney for Defendant

Barrett-Anderson, Elizabeth (Guam)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:91-cv-00020

Docket [PACER]

April 13, 2017

April 13, 2017

Docket

[Expert Report of John Dahm]

United States of America v. Territory of Guam

No Court

July 10, 1989

July 10, 1989

Monitor/Expert/Receiver Report

Re: Notice of Findings Regarding Investigation of Guam Correctional and Mental Health Facilities

United States of America v. Territory of Guam

No Court

Nov. 20, 1989

Nov. 20, 1989

Findings Letter/Report

1:91-cv-00020

Complaint

United States of America v. Territory of Guam

Feb. 13, 1991

Feb. 13, 1991

Complaint

1:91-cv-00020

Settlement Agreement

May 29, 1991

May 29, 1991

Settlement Agreement

1:91-cv-00020

Stipulated Order

April 22, 1998

April 22, 1998

Order/Opinion
305

1:91-cv-00020

Order

U.S. v. Guam

Jan. 16, 2015

Jan. 16, 2015

Order/Opinion
380

1:91-cv-00020

Order Granting Dismissal

April 13, 2017

April 13, 2017

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Docket for: United States v. TERRITORY OF GUAM
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126 Oct. 17, 2006

Monitor's Report. (Attachments: # 1 Divided for Imaging Purposes)(rmm, ) **Modified on 10/17/2006 to change the document number from number 1 to 126; all previous entries are on a manual docket sheet.** (rmm, ) (Entered: 10/17/2006)

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127 Sept. 26, 2007

Monitor's Report. (vtk, ) (Entered: 09/27/2007)

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128 June 23, 2008

Monitor's Report. (fad, ) (Entered: 06/24/2008)

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129 Aug. 26, 2008

Order. Status Hearing set for 8/27/2008 01:15 PM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 8/26/2008. (fad, ) (Entered: 08/26/2008)

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130 Aug. 27, 2008

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Status Hearing held on 8/27/2008. (Court Reporter Wanda Miles.) (Start Time: 1:28:45-End Time: 1:40:40.) (fad, ) (Entered: 09/05/2008)

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131 Jan. 27, 2009

Notice of Hearing: Status Hearing set for 2/18/2009 at 02:30 PM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (vtk, ) (Entered: 01/27/2009)

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Jan. 29, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 131 Notice of Hearing - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 1/27/2009, J. Bradley Klemm, Court Monitor acknowledged receipt on 1/29/2009. (fad, )

132 Feb. 10, 2009

Entry of Appearance filed by Laura Lee Coon, Mikel W. Schwab on behalf of USA. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/10/2009)

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133 Feb. 10, 2009

Motion to Appear Via Teleconference (related document(s): 131 Notice of Hearing ). filed by USA. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/10/2009)

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134 Feb. 10, 2009

Certificate of Service filed by USA re 132 Entry of Appearance, 133 Motion to Appear Via Teleconference. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/10/2009)

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135 Feb. 12, 2009

Notice of Hearing: Status Hearing set for 2/18/2009 rescheduled to 3/31/2009 at 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (vtk, ) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

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Feb. 13, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 135 Notice of Hearing - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 2/12/2009, J. Bradley Klemm acknowledged receipt on 2/13/2009. (fad, )

136 Feb. 17, 2009

Order. Independent monitor to submit semi-annual report to the court and parties by 3/10/2009. Response due by 3/17/2009. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/17/2009. (vtk, ) (Entered: 02/17/2009)

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Feb. 18, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 136 Order - J. Bradley Klemm acknowledged receipt on 2/17/2009, Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 2/18/2009. (fad, )

137 Feb. 27, 2009

Monitor's Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/27/2009)

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138 March 10, 2009

Supplement to 137 Monitor's Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (vtk, ) (Entered: 03/10/2009)

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139 March 17, 2009

Comments filed by USA re 137 Monitor's Report, 138 Supplement to Monitor's Report. (fad, ) (Entered: 03/17/2009)

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140 March 24, 2009

Order granting Plaintiff's 133 Motion to Appear Telephonically at 3/31/2009 hearing. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 3/24/2009. (vtk, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)

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141 March 24, 2009

Order. 1. The report(s) by the Department of Justice experts, who participated in a site visit in August 2008, shall be submitted to the Independent Monitor and the court by Friday, 3/27/2009 at 3:00 p.m.; and 2. The Independent Monitor shall conduct a site visit prior to the status hearing, currently scheduled for 3/31/2009, in order that he may present the court with information as to current conditions and any new progress towards compliance with the Settlement Agreement. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 3/24/2009. (fad, ) (Entered: 03/24/2009)

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March 24, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 141 Order - J. Bradley Klemm and Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 3/24/2009. (fad, )

142 March 25, 2009

Expert Reports From August 2008 Site Visit; Certificate of Service filed by USA. (fad, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/26/2009: # 1 Correct PDF) (fad, ). **Modified on 3/26/2009 to attach correct PDF** (fad, ). (Entered: 03/26/2009)

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143 March 31, 2009

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Status Hearing held on 3/31/2009. Ms. Lawrence to submit quarterly report by 6/30/2009. Mr. Klemm to submit Status Report by 6/30/2009. Status Hearing set for 8/11/2009 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (Court Reporter Wanda Miles.) (Start Time: 9:14:46, End Time: 10:24:15.) (fad, ) (Entered: 03/31/2009)

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144 April 1, 2009

Order. It is hereby ORDERED that the Department of Justice shall file a position statement as to this request by 4/30/2009. It is also ORDERED that Independent Monitor shall conduct a site visit, and subsequently file his monitor's report detailing DOC's compliance by 6/30/2009. It is further ORDERED that the Attorney General's Office, on behalf of DOC, file a status report by 6/30/2009. The Attorney General's Office is ORDERED to ensure that payment is made to the Independent Monitor. The next status hearing is scheduled for 7/9/2009 at 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 4/1/2009. (fad, ) (Entered: 04/01/2009)

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April 1, 2009

Status Hearing set for 7/9/2009 at 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (fad, )

April 1, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 144 Order - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 4/1/2009, J. Bradley Klemm acknowledged receipt on 4/1/2009. (fad, )

145 April 30, 2009

United States' Position Statement in Response to Court's Order of April 1, 2009 filed by USA. (related document(s): 144 Order) (Schwab, Mikel) **Modified on 5/1/2009 to edit docket text** (fad, ). (Entered: 04/30/2009)

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146 May 21, 2009

Monitor's May 21, 2009 Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (vtk, ) (Entered: 05/21/2009)

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147 May 29, 2009

Notice of Receipt of Letter (Ms. Dianne M. Strong, Ed.D.). Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 5/29/2009. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit K to Exhibit T1)(vtk, ) (Entered: 06/01/2009)

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June 1, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 147 Notice of Receipt of Letter (Ms. Dianne M. Strong, Ed.D.) - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 6/1/2009. (vtk, )

148 June 8, 2009

Notice of Receipt of Letter from Ms. Dianne M. Strong, Ed.D. (fad, ) (Entered: 06/08/2009)

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June 9, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 148 Notice of Receipt of Letter from Ms. Dianne M. Strong, Ed.D. - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 6/9/2009. (cbs, )

149 June 30, 2009

Motion to Appear By Telephone (Co-Counsel; Gregg, Coon, and Murray) (related document(s): 144 Order,, ). filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (Entered: 06/30/2009)

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150 June 30, 2009

Certificate of Service (re 149 Motion to Appear By Telephone (Co-Counsel; Gregg, Coon, and Murray) (related document(s): 144 Order,, ). ) filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (Entered: 06/30/2009)

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153 June 30, 2009

Status Report filed by TERRITORY OF GUAM. (fad, ) (Entered: 07/01/2009)

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151 July 1, 2009

Order granting 149 Motion to Appear Telephonically (Co-Counsel; Gregg, Coon, and Murray). Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 7/1/2009. (vtk, ) (Entered: 07/01/2009)

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152 July 1, 2009

Notice of Hearing: Status Hearing set for 7/9/2009 rescheduled to 8/11/2009 at 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (vtk, ) (Entered: 07/01/2009)

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154 July 1, 2009

Certificate of Service filed by TERRITORY OF GUAM re 153 Status Report. (fad, ) (Entered: 07/01/2009)

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July 2, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 152 Notice of Hearing - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 7/2/2009. (cbs, )

155 Aug. 11, 2009

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Status Hearing Re: Monitor's Report on Department of Corrections, and the Government of Guam's Oral Request to Transfer Jurisdiction to J.C. vs. Camacho Case held on 8/11/2009. Declaration of Director of Department of Mental Health and Social Services due 8/14/2009. Monitor and counsel to conduct on-site inspection week of 8/17/2009. Parties' inspection report, either separate or joint, due 8/28/2009. USA may file comments to report by 9/11/2009. USA medical expert report due by 9/8/2009. Court ordered AG review timely payment of Monitor's fees; and to re-negotiate Monitor's Agreement. Next Status Hearing set for 11/10/2009 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (Court Reporter Wanda Miles.)(Start Time: 9:09, End Time: 10:17.) (fad, ) (Entered: 08/11/2009)

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156 Aug. 11, 2009

Order. DMHSA Director shall submit a declaration by 8/14/2009. Monitor, Attorney Lawrence and Attorney Schwab shall submit individual or joint reports as to their conclusions and as to the recommended court action in the case by 8/28/2009. The DOJ shall file comments and/or recommendations by 9/11/2009. DOJ's medical consultant's report regarding the review of DOC's records due by 9/8/2009. Next Status Hearing set for 11/10/2009 at 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 8/11/2009. (fad, ) (Entered: 08/11/2009)

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157 Aug. 11, 2009

Transcript Order Form filed by Dr. Dianne M. Strong for proceedings held on 8/11/2009 before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (fad, ) (Entered: 08/12/2009)

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Aug. 11, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 156 Order - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 08/11/2009. (fad, )

158 Aug. 14, 2009

Declaration of Director David Shimizu (related document(s): 156 Order). filed by TERRITORY OF GUAM. (fad, ) (Entered: 08/15/2009)

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159 Aug. 19, 2009

Transcript of Status Hearing held on 8/11/2009 before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Court Reporter: Wanda Miles. Redaction Request due 9/9/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/21/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/17/2009. (wmt, ) (Entered: 08/20/2009)

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160 Aug. 25, 2009

Certificate of Service filed by TERRITORY OF GUAM re 158 Declaration of Director David Shimizu (related document(s): 156 Order). (vtk, ) (Entered: 08/25/2009)

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161 Aug. 26, 2009

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript. (related document(s): 159 Transcript of Status Hearing held on 8/11/2009 before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (fad, ) **Modified on 11/7/2009 to add relation to document no. 159** (fad, ). (Entered: 08/26/2009)

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162 Aug. 28, 2009

Supplement to the Site Visit Report by AUSA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Schwab, Mikel) (Entered: 08/28/2009)

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163 Aug. 28, 2009

Joint or Stipulated Report by Attorneys Klemm, Lawrence and Schwab as to Conclusions and Recommended Court Action filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (fad, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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Aug. 31, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 161 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 08/31/2009. (fad, )

164 Sept. 8, 2009

USA's Medical Consultant's Report Regarding Review of DOC Records; Certificate of Service (re 156 Order) filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Medical Consultant's Report) **Modified on 9/9/2009 to edit docket text.** (jlm) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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165 Oct. 19, 2009

Motion to Appear By Telephone at Status Conference (related document(s): 156 Order) filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (Entered: 10/19/2009)

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166 Oct. 20, 2009

Certificate of Service (re 165 Motion to Appear By Telephone at Status Conference (related document(s): 156 Order)) filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (Entered: 10/20/2009)

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167 Oct. 30, 2009

United States' Expert Report in Response to August 2009 Declaration of DMHSA Director Shimizu; Certificate of Service (re 158 Declaration ) filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Expert Report of Bill Wamsley) (Entered: 10/30/2009)

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168 Nov. 3, 2009

Order granting 165 Motion to Appear Telephonically. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 11/3/2009. (fad, ) (Entered: 11/04/2009)

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169 Nov. 6, 2009

Status Report filed by TERRITORY OF GUAM. (fad, ) (Entered: 11/07/2009)

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170 Nov. 10, 2009

Order. Department of Justice position statement due 11/20/2009. Parties shall participate in teleconference meetings regarding the requirement of a forensic unit for the treatment of inmates with mental illness, disease or defect. Independent monitor shall conduct site visits and file his quarterly report by 01/19/2010. Next status hearing set for 2/9/2010 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 11/10/2009. (fad, ) (Entered: 11/10/2009)

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171 Nov. 10, 2009

Transcript Order Form filed by Dianne Martiny Strong for proceedings held on 11/10/2009 before Chief Judge Tydingco-Gatewood. (fad, ) (Entered: 11/11/2009)

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172 Nov. 10, 2009

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Status Hearing held on 11/10/2009. USDOJ's comments re: recommendation by court monitor to transfer section V issues to Judge Marshall due 11/20/2009. Next status hearing scheduled for 02/10/2010 at 09:00 AM. (Court Recorder Wanda Miles. ) (Start Time: 9:20, End Time: 10:33.) (fad, ) (Entered: 11/11/2009)

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173 Nov. 12, 2009

Transcript Order Form filed by USA for proceedings held on 11/10/2009 before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (fad, ) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

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Nov. 12, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 170 Order - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 11/12/2009. (fad, )

174 Nov. 20, 2009

United States' Position Statement in Response to the Court's Order of November 10, 2009 filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (re 172 Status Conference) **Modified on 11/25/2009 to edit docket text.** (jlm) (Entered: 11/20/2009)

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175 Dec. 3, 2009

Transcript of Proceedings held on 11/10/2009 before Judge Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood. Court Reporter: Wanda Miles. Redaction Request due 12/24/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/4/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/3/2010. (Attachments: # 1 Reporter's Transcript, pages 30-62) (fad, ) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

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176 Dec. 4, 2009

Notice of Filing of 175 Transcript of Proceedings. (fad, ) (Entered: 12/04/2009)

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Dec. 7, 2009

Court Certificate of Service re 176 Notice of Filing of 175 Transcript of Proceedings - Office of the Attorney General acknowledged receipt on 12/7/2009. (fad, )

177 Jan. 19, 2010

Monitor's January 19, 2010 Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (fad, ) (Entered: 01/20/2010)

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178 Feb. 4, 2010

Motion to Appear By Telephone (related document(s): 170 Order) filed by Mikel W. Schwab. (Entered: 02/04/2010)

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179 Feb. 5, 2010

Order granting 178 Motion to Appear by Telephone. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/5/2010. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/05/2010)

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180 Feb. 8, 2010

Letter from Diane M. Strong, Ed.D. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/09/2010)

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181 Feb. 9, 2010

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Status Hearing held on 2/9/2010. Order memorializing hearing to be prepared and issued by Court. Next Status Hearing set for 6/9/2010 at 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (Court Reporter Wanda Miles.)(Start Time: 9:07, End Time: 10:28.) (cbs, ) (Entered: 02/09/2010)

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182 Feb. 9, 2010

Transcript Order Form filed by Dianne Martiny Strong for proceedings held on 2/9/2010 before Judge Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (cbs, ) (Entered: 02/09/2010)

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183 Feb. 9, 2010

Order. Written safety policies and plans due to DOJ by 2/12/2010. DMHSA Acting Director or knowledgeable representative shall participate in teleconference calls. AG's office to notify DMHSA of scheduled teleconferences. AG's office shall be responsible for follow-up of timely payment to Independent Monitor. Joint Status report due by 5/28/2010 re: outcome of teleconferences. Independent Monitor's report due by 5/28/2010. Next status hearing set for 6/9/2010 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 2/9/2010. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/09/2010)

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184 Feb. 23, 2010

Transcript of Proceedings held on 2/9/2010 before Judge Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Court Reporter: Wanda Miles. Redaction Request due 3/16/2010. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/26/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/24/2010. (fad, ) (Entered: 02/23/2010)

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185 May 26, 2010

Monitor's May 26, 2010 Status Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (fad, ) (Entered: 05/26/2010)

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186 May 28, 2010

Joint Status Report Regarding Phone Conferences by TERRITORY OF GUAM, USA. (Entered: 05/28/2010)

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187 June 3, 2010

Motion to Appear By Telephone (related document(s): 183 Order setting hearing) by USA. (Entered: 06/03/2010)

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188 June 4, 2010

Order granting 187 Motion to Appear Telephonically. Participants Tammie Gregg, Andrew Barrick, Jeff Murray and Dr. Joseph Fowlkes to appear via teleconference. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 6/4/2010. (vtk, ) (Entered: 06/04/2010)

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189 June 4, 2010

Order. Parties ordered to file a written report by 12:00 noon on 6/7/2010, stating whether fire safety policies and plans were submitted to DOJ (related document: 183 Order). Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 6/4/2010. (vtk, ) (Entered: 06/04/2010)

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190 June 7, 2010

Status Report on Fire Safety Policies and Plans by USA. (Entered: 06/07/2010)

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191 June 7, 2010

Status Report Submitted June 2010 by TERRITORY OF GUAM. (Entered: 06/07/2010)

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192 June 7, 2010

Supplemental Monitor's Report (re 185 Monitor's May 26, 2010 Status Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (Entered: 06/07/2010)

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193 June 9, 2010

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Status Hearing held on 6/9/2010. (Court Reporter Wanda Miles.) (Start Time: 9:05, End Time: 10:09.) Next status conference scheduled for 10/20/2010 at 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood. (fad, ) (Entered: 06/09/2010)

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194 June 9, 2010

Order. The court hereby finds that Section V of the 1991 Settlement Agreement has been satisfied. Oral motion by the Government of Guam to find that Section VII has been satisfied is DENIED. Joint status report indicating outcome of teleconferences due by 10/4/2010. Quarterly report of the Independent Monitor due by 10/4/2010. Next Status Hearing set for 10/20/2010 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 6/9/2010. (fad, ) (Entered: 06/09/2010)

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195 Aug. 4, 2010

Notice of Receipt of Document (Attachments: # 1 Letter)(CBW) (Entered: 08/04/2010)

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196 Oct. 4, 2010

Status Report STATUS REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE TERRITORY OF GUAM REGARDING CONFERENCE CALLS. (Mason, J.) (Entered: 10/04/2010)

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Oct. 7, 2010

Reset Hearings: Quarterly Status Hearing set for 10/20/2010 at 9:00 AM is rescheduled to 10/20/2010 at 10:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. (cbs, )

197 Oct. 8, 2010

Motion to Appear By Telephone for the Status Conference (related document(s): 194 Order,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, ). filed by USA. Responses due by 10/22/2010. Replies due by 10/29/2010. (Schwab, Mikel) (Entered: 10/08/2010)

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198 Oct. 8, 2010

Erratum (re 197 Motion to Appear By Telephone for the Status Conference (related document(s): 194 Order,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,, ). ) by USA. (Entered: 10/08/2010)

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199 Oct. 18, 2010

Order. Independent Monitor's Status Report due by 10/26/2010. Status Hearing set for 10/20/2010 at 10:00 AM rescheduled to 11/3/2010 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. 197 Motion to Appear By Telephone for the Status Conference - Granted. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 10/18/2010. (fad) **Modified on 10/18/2010 to attach correct PDF** (fad). **Modified on 10/26/2010 to edit docket text** (vtk) (Entered: 10/18/2010)

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200 Oct. 26, 2010

Monitor's October 26, 2010 Status Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (fad, ) (Entered: 10/27/2010)

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201 Oct. 29, 2010

Order. The status hearing scheduled for 11/3/2010 at 09:00 AM rescheduled to 12/2/2010 at 09:00 AM. DOJ response to Monitor's status report due by 11/15/2010. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 10/29/2010. (fad, ) (Entered: 10/29/2010)

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202 Nov. 15, 2010

Notice filed by USA of Appearance by USA. (Entered: 11/15/2010)

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203 Nov. 15, 2010

Notice filed by USA by USA. (Entered: 11/15/2010)

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204 Nov. 15, 2010

Notice filed by USA of Appearance by USA. (Entered: 11/15/2010)

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205 Nov. 15, 2010

United States' Comments Regarding the October 2010 Monitor's Report filed by USA. (Cruz, Jessica) (Entered: 11/15/2010)

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206 Nov. 24, 2010

Status Report Monitor's Supplemental Status Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (Klemm, J.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/2/2010: # 1 Exhibit D, # 2 Exhibit E (Sealed), # 3 Exhibit F) (fad, ). (Main Document 206 replaced on 12/2/2010) (fad, ). **Modified on 12/2/2010 to seal Exhibit E per court order**(fad, ). (Entered: 11/24/2010)

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207 Dec. 2, 2010

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood: Quarterly Status Hearing held on 12/2/2010. Next status hearing scheduled for 04/14/2011 at 09:00 AM. (Court Reporter Veronica F. Reilly.) (Start Time: 9:18, End Time: 10:45.) (fad, ) (Entered: 12/02/2010)

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208 Dec. 2, 2010

Order. The parties, with the Independent Monitor, shall conduct a conference to discuss how they wish to proceed with regard to Section VII of the Stipulated Judgment. The parties shall file a joint statement by 3/31/2011 as to the outcome of their discussion regarding Section VII. Exhibit E of Docket No. 260 shall be sealed. Independent Monitor quarterly status report due by 3/31/2011. Responses due by 4/6/2011. Next Quarterly Status Hearing set for 4/14/2011 09:00 AM in 4th Floor Courtroom before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood. Signed by Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood on 12/2/2010. (fad, ) (Entered: 12/02/2010)

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209 Jan. 3, 2011

Digital Audio Recording Order for proceedings held on 12/2/2010 before Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood re 207 Quarterly Status Hearing. (vtk, ) (Entered: 01/03/2011)

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210 Feb. 22, 2011

Status Report Monitor's Report Re Department of Corrections' Transition Report filed by J. Bradley Klemm. (Klemm, J.) (Entered: 02/22/2011)

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211 March 31, 2011

Joint Status Report Re: Section VII of the Settlement Agreement by TERRITORY OF GUAM. (Entered: 03/31/2011)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Guam

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 13, 1991

Closing Date: 2017

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

Other

Adult Correctional Facility, Dept. of Mental Health, Rosario Detention Facility

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.

Other Dockets:

District Court of Guam 1:91-cv-00020

Available Documents:

Findings Letter/Report

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Discrimination Prohibition

Order Duration: 1991 - 2017

Issues

General/Misc.:

Bathing and hygiene

Fire safety

Sanitation / living conditions

Medical/Mental Health Care:

Dental care

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

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