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In 1994, the U.S. Department of Justice commenced an investigation of the conditions at the Calhoun County, Georgia, Jail pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act ("CRIPA"), 42 U.S.C. §1997 et. seq. In 1995, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the Chairman of the Calhoun County Commission of its findings and made recommendations regarding staffing and supervision, access to reading material, medical and mental healthcare, suicide prevention, fire safety, plumbing, lighting, and overcrowding. It appears that the Attorney General did not file suit against the jail, so there was never a court proceeding. The investigation was listed as closed in the 2002 Annual Report.
Summary Authors
Lauren Cutson (5/20/2005)
Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:47 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Georgia
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Key Dates
Closing Date: 2002
Case Ongoing: No
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
Calhoun County Jail (Morgan, Calhoun), County
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.
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Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
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Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:
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