Case: Roberts v. State of Rhode Island

1:99-cv-00259 | U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Filed Date: May 21, 1999

Closed Date: 2001

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Case Summary

On May 21, 1999, plaintiff, who was arrested by Rhode Island State Police relying in error upon a withdrawn body attachment order from a family court, filed a class action lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He alleged he was subjected to an unconstitutional strip search and body cavity search incident to his post-arrest detention at the Adult Correctional Institution (ACI) in Cranston, Rhode Island. Represented by private c…

The District Court (District Judge Mary M. Lisi) denied plaintiff's motion for class certification. Roberts v. Rhode Island, 2000 WL 33671759 (D. R.I. Jan. 06, 2000). Discovery followed and the parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. Judge Lisi granted partial summary judgment in favor of plaintiff, finding that the strip searches of pre-arraignment detainees, if not based upon reasonable suspicion that a particular detainee was concealing weapons or contraband, violated the Fourth Amendment. The Judge enjoined the defendants from conducting strip and visual body cavity searches pursuant to their unconstitutional policies. Roberts v. Rhode Island, 175 F. Supp.2d 176 (D. R.I. 2000). Rhode Island appealed and the First Circuit affirmed, noting that administrative ease and institutional security concerns were insufficient justifications to apply an indiscriminate strip search policy to those accused of minor offenses. Roberts v. Rhode Island, 239 F.3d 107 (1st Cir. 2001) (Circuit Judge Juan R. Torruella).

Following the appeal, a settlement conference was set for May 21, 2001 before Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian. The docket does not reflect the results of the settlement conference. It does, however, reflect that the District Court awarded, to plaintiffs' two attorneys, fees in the amount of $745.00 and $4,789.10. We have no additional information about this case.

Note that a separate class action lawsuit challenging the ACI strip search policy was filed after the decision in the Roberts case. In this database, that separate case is Savard v. Rhode Island.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (2/24/2008)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/10926893/parties/roberts-v-state-of-rhode/

Judge(s)

Bownes, Hugh Henry (New Hampshire)

Lisi, Mary M. (Rhode Island)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Belzley, Gregory A. (Kentucky)

Bolzle, Gregory A. (Kentucky)

Kelly, Thomas W. (Rhode Island)

Attorney for Defendant

Judge(s)

Bownes, Hugh Henry (New Hampshire)

Lisi, Mary M. (Rhode Island)

Lovegreen, Robert W. (Rhode Island)

Saris, Patti B. (Massachusetts)

Torruella, Juan R. (Puerto Rico)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Belzley, Gregory A. (Kentucky)

Bolzle, Gregory A. (Kentucky)

Kelly, Thomas W. (Rhode Island)

Attorney for Defendant

Partington, Rebecca Tedford (Rhode Island)

Whitehouse, Sheldon (Rhode Island)

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Documents in this case

1:99-cv-00259	Docket (PACER)	June 25, 2001	June 25, 2001 Docket
1:99-cv-00259	Memorandum and Order	Jan. 6, 2000	Jan. 6, 2000 Order/Opinion 45 Fed.R.Serv.3d 1072
42 1:99-cv-00259	Memorandum and Decision Roberts v. Rhode Island	March 17, 2000	March 17, 2000 Order/Opinion 175 F.Supp.2d 176
00-01752	[Appellate Decision] Roberts v. Rhode Island U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit	Feb. 13, 2001	Feb. 13, 2001 Order/Opinion 239 F.3d 107

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Docket for: Roberts v. State of Rhode

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	May 21, 1999	COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 41976 (McCabe, F) (Entered: 05/21/1999)	RECAP
	May 21, 1999	CASE assigned to Judge Mary M. Lisi . Assigned to Magistrate Judge Lovegreen (McCabe, F) (Entered: 05/21/1999)	PACER
	May 21, 1999	CASE assigned to Judge Mary M. Lisi . Assigned to Magistrate Judge Lovegreen (McCabe, F)
2	May 26, 1999	RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to State of Rhode and George Vose on 5/24/99; Answer due on 6/14/99 for State of Rhode and for Vose (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 06/01/1999)	RECAP
3	June 15, 1999	ANSWER to Complaint by State of Rhode, George Vose (Attorney Rebecca Tedford Partington), (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 06/15/1999)	RECAP
4	July 9, 1999	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Quash (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/13/1999)	RECAP
	July 13, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [4-1] motion to Quash referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Burgess, J) (Entered: 07/13/1999)	PACER
	July 13, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [4-1] motion to Quash referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Burgess, J)
5	July 20, 1999	MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/20/1999)	RECAP
6	July 20, 1999	Statement Of Undisputed Fact by Craig L. Roberts Sr. RE: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/20/1999)	RECAP
7	July 20, 1999	AFFIDAVIT by Craig L. Roberts Sr. Re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/20/1999)	RECAP
8	July 28, 1999	MOTION by State of Rhode and George Vose to Enlarge Time to and including August 20, 1999 in which to respond to the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 07/29/1999)	RECAP
	Aug. 6, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [8-1] motion to Enlarge Time to and including August 20, 1999 in which to respond to the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment referred to Judge Mary M. Lisi (Burgess, J) (Entered: 08/06/1999)	PACER
	Aug. 6, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [8-1] motion to Enlarge Time to and including August 20, 1999 in which to respond to the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment referred to Judge Mary M. Lisi (Burgess, J)
9	Aug. 16, 1999	ORDER granting [8-1] motion to Enlarge Time to and including August 20, 1999 in which to respond to the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Burgess, J) (Entered: 08/16/1999)	RECAP
10	Aug. 20, 1999	OBJECTION by State of Rhode to [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 08/24/1999)	RECAP
11	Aug. 20, 1999	Statement Of Undisputed Fact by State of Rhode RE: [10-1] motion response (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 08/24/1999)	RECAP
	Aug. 23, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint referred to Judge Mary M. Lisi (Burgess, J) (Entered: 08/23/1999)	PACER
	Aug. 23, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint referred to Judge Mary M. Lisi (Burgess, J)
	Sept. 3, 1999	Rule 16 Conference set 9:30 9/27/99 Before Judge Mary M. Lisi (Burgess, J)
	Sept. 13, 1999	Motion hearing re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint at 10:00 9/22/99. Notice mailed to all parties. (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 09/13/1999)	PACER
	Sept. 13, 1999	Motion hearing re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint at 10:00 9/22/99. Notice mailed to all parties. (Brunelle, E)
12	Sept. 14, 1999	MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Leave to File amended complaint and add defendants (Delano, D) (Entered: 09/15/1999)	RECAP
13	Sept. 21, 1999	RESPONSE by State of Rhode, George Vose in support of [12-1] motion for Leave to File amended complaint and add defendants (Delano, D) (Entered: 09/22/1999)	RECAP
14	Sept. 22, 1999	ORDER denying without prejudice [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 09/22/1999)	RECAP
	Sept. 22, 1999	Motion hearing re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint Motion hearing held. Thomas Kelley for the plaintiff and Rebecca Tedford Partington for the defendant. Arguments heard. Counsel to report to chambers for a pre trial conference to set discovery deadline and filing of motions. (Delano, D) (Entered: 09/22/1999)	PACER
	Sept. 22, 1999	Rule 16 Conference held. Thomas Kelly and Rebecca Partington for the parties. Plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment may have been filed prematurely. The court will deny this motion without prejudice and this motion may be refiled at a later date. A discovery cutoff date of November 22, 1999 will be set for the limited purpose of discovery on the issues to be addressed in plaintiff's motion. (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 09/22/1999)	PACER
	Sept. 22, 1999	Motion hearing re: [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint Motion hearing held. Thomas Kelley for the plaintiff and Rebecca Tedford Partington for the defendant. Arguments heard. Counsel to report to chambers for a pre trial conference to set discovery deadline and filing of motions. (Delano, D)
	Sept. 22, 1999	Rule 16 Conference held. Thomas Kelly and Rebecca Partington for the parties. Plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment may have been filed prematurely. The court will deny this motion without prejudice and this motion may be refiled at a later date. A discovery cutoff date of November 22, 1999 will be set for the limited purpose of discovery on the issues to be addressed in plaintiff's motion. (Brunelle, E)
15	Oct. 20, 1999	NOTICE by State of Rhode to take deposition of Craig Roberts (Delano, D) (Entered: 10/25/1999)	RECAP
16	Oct. 28, 1999	AMENDED NOTICE by State of Rhode to take deposition of Craig Roberts (Delano, D) (Entered: 10/29/1999)	RECAP
17	Oct. 28, 1999	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose for Protective Order (Delano, D) (Entered: 10/29/1999)	RECAP
18	Nov. 3, 1999	MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to Compel production of documents (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/03/1999)	RECAP
19	Nov. 3, 1999	MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory and injunctive relief on count one (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/03/1999)	RECAP
20	Nov. 3, 1999	OBJECTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to [17-1] motion for Protective Order (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/03/1999)	RECAP
	Nov. 3, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [17-1] motion for Protective Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/03/1999)	PACER
	Nov. 3, 1999	Motion(s) referred: [17-1] motion for Protective Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen (Brunelle, E)
22	Nov. 10, 1999	OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [18-1] motion to Compel production of documents (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/15/1999)	RECAP
	Nov. 10, 1999	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [18-1] motion to Compel production of documents (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/10/1999)	PACER
	Nov. 10, 1999	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [18-1] motion to Compel production of documents (Brunelle, E)
26	Nov. 12, 1999	AMENDED NOTICE by State of Rhode to take deposition of Craig Roberts (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/22/1999)	RECAP
21	Nov. 15, 1999	ORDER denying [18-1] motion to Compel production of documents (signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/15/1999)	RECAP
23	Nov. 16, 1999	OBJECTION by State of Rhode Island and George Vose to [19-1] motion For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory injunctive relief on count one (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/17/1999)	RECAP
24	Nov. 17, 1999	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Enlarge Time of discovery deadline (Delano, D) (Entered: 11/19/1999)	RECAP
25	Nov. 19, 1999	CONSENT ORDER granting [17-1] motion for Protective Order. The depo of Jennifer Toubin is hereby cancelled. Counsel for defts. shall provide the name of person(s) most knowledgeable of ACI's computer database and that person will be deposed 11/16/99 at 10:00. Defts. will produce documents relating to pltf. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lovegreen ) (Administrator, ) (Entered: 11/19/1999)	RECAP
	Nov. 23, 1999	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [19-1] motion For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory and injunctive relief on count one (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 11/23/1999)	PACER
	Nov. 23, 1999	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [19-1] motion For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory and injunctive relief on count one (Brunelle, E)
	Dec. 1, 1999	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [24-1] motion to Enlarge Time of discovery deadline (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 12/01/1999)	PACER
	Dec. 1, 1999	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [24-1] motion to Enlarge Time of discovery deadline (Brunelle, E)
27	Dec. 3, 1999	ORDER granting [24-1] motion to Enlarge Time of discovery deadline ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 12/03/1999)	RECAP
28	Dec. 20, 1999	SECOND MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Partial Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 12/27/1999)	RECAP
29	Dec. 22, 1999	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose for Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 12/28/1999)	RECAP
30	Dec. 22, 1999	Statement Of Undisputed Fact by State of Rhode, George Vose RE: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Capraro, Dona). (Entered: 12/28/1999)	RECAP
31	Dec. 23, 1999	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Enlarge Time up to and including January 14, 2000 to respond to motion for summary judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 12/28/1999)	RECAP
32	Jan. 6, 2000	ORDER granting [12-1] motion for Leave to File amended complaint and add defendants ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/06/2000)	RECAP
33	Jan. 6, 2000	MEMORANDUM and ORDER denying [19-1] motion For preliminary certification as representative of a plaintiff class for the purpose of obtaining declaratory and injunctive relief on count one ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/06/2000)	RECAP
34	Jan. 14, 2000	OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [28-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 01/19/2000)	RECAP
35	Jan. 14, 2000	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to Strike plaintiff's objection to the State's Rule 12 Statement of Undisputed Facts and Declaration of Attorney Thomas W. Kelly (Delano, D) (Entered: 01/19/2000)	RECAP
	Jan. 20, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge Lisi: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment and [28-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/20/2000)	PACER
	Jan. 20, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge Lisi: [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment and [28-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Brunelle, E)
36	Jan. 21, 2000	OBJECTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to [35-1] motion to Strike plaintiff's objection to the State's Rule 12 Statement of Undisputed Facts and Declaration of Attorney Thomas W. Kelly (Delano, D) (Entered: 01/21/2000)	RECAP
37	Jan. 28, 2000	AMENDED COMPLAINT by Craig L. Roberts Sr., (Answer due 2/14/00 for George Vose, for State of Rhode ) amending [1-1] complaint against Roberta Richmond, Albert Gardiner (Delano, D) (Entered: 01/31/2000)	RECAP
38	Jan. 31, 2000	ORDER granting [35-1] motion to Strike plaintiff's objection to the State's Rule 12 Statement of Undisputed Facts and Declaration of Attorney Thomas W. Kelly ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 01/31/2000)	RECAP
39	March 1, 2000	MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for Gregory A. Bolzle to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/01/2000)	RECAP
40	March 2, 2000	OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [5-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Count 2 of Complaint (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/03/2000)	RECAP
41	March 9, 2000	MOTION by State of Rhode for Leave to File Response Memorandum (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/13/2000)	RECAP
57	March 10, 2000	OBJECTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to [54-1] motion in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/10/2000)	RECAP
42	March 17, 2000	ORDER denying [29-1] motion for Summary Judgment and granting [28-1] motion for Partial Summary Judgment as to Count One of the First Amended Complaint. The plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment as to Count Two is moot. ( signed by Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 03/17/2000)	RECAP
43	March 17, 2000	ORDER denying [39-1] motion for Gregory A. Bolzle to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 03/17/2000)	RECAP
44	March 22, 2000	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose for Reconsideration and relief (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/23/2000)	RECAP
45	March 24, 2000	AMENDED ORDER/DECISION. The Court hereby amendes its March 16, 2000 Meomorandum and Decision to be consistent wit hthe text of this Amended Decision. ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 03/24/2000)	RECAP
46	March 28, 2000	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose For final judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 03/31/2000)	RECAP
	April 3, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [41-1] motion for Leave to File Response Memorandum (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 04/03/2000)	PACER
	April 3, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [41-1] motion for Leave to File Response Memorandum (Brunelle, E)
47	April 4, 2000	ORDER mooting [41-1] motion for Leave to File Response Memorandum ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 04/04/2000)	RECAP
49	April 5, 2000	OBJECTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. to [46-1] motion For final judgment (Delano, D) (Entered: 04/06/2000)	RECAP
48	April 6, 2000	NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER scheduled before U.S. Magistrate Judge Hagopian on 4/13/00 at 11:00. Parties shall submit a settlement conference statement and confidential addendum on or before 4/12/00.( signed by Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian ) (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/06/2000)	RECAP
	April 6, 2000	Settlement conference set on 11:00 4/13/00 Before Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/06/2000)	PACER
	April 6, 2000	Settlement conference set on 11:00 4/13/00 Before Magistrate Judge Jacob Hagopian (Brown, D)
50	April 11, 2000	TRIAL NOTICE of jury empanelment scheduled for 5/11/00 (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 04/11/2000)	RECAP
51	April 11, 2000	PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 04/11/2000)	RECAP
	April 13, 2000	Settlement conference held before U.S.Magistrate Judge Hagopian. Parties could not agree to settlment. Case must pass to trial. (Brown, D) (Entered: 04/13/2000)	PACER
	April 13, 2000	Settlement conference held before U.S.Magistrate Judge Hagopian. Parties could not agree to settlment. Case must pass to trial. (Brown, D)
52	April 24, 2000	MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 04/25/2000)	RECAP
53	April 24, 2000	MOTION by Craig L. Roberts Sr. for a view of the Intake Services Center at the ACI (Delano, D) (Entered: 04/25/2000)	RECAP
54	May 1, 2000	MOTION by State of Rhode, George Vose in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/03/2000)	RECAP
55	May 1, 2000	OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [53-1] motion for a view of the Intake Services Center at the ACI (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/03/2000)	RECAP
	May 1, 2000	PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM of defendant filed and forwarded to chambers. (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/01/2000)	PACER
	May 1, 2000	PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM of defendant filed and forwarded to chambers. (Brunelle, E)
56	May 2, 2000	OBJECTION by State of Rhode, George Vose to [52-1] motion in Limine (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/08/2000)	RECAP
	May 4, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge Lisi: [52-1] motion in Limine (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/04/2000)	PACER
	May 4, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge Lisi: [52-1] motion in Limine (Brunelle, E)
	May 9, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [53-1] motion for a view of the Intake Services Center at the ACI (Brunelle, E) (Entered: 05/09/2000)	PACER
	May 9, 2000	Motion(s) referred to Judge: [53-1] motion for a view of the Intake Services Center at the ACI (Brunelle, E)
58	May 11, 2000	Minute entry: Clerks minutes filed regarding motion hearing held on May 11, 2000 before Judge Mary M. Lisi. (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/12/2000)	RECAP
	May 11, 2000	Motion hearing re: [46-1] motion For final judgment at 9:00 5/11/00 (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/12/2000)	PACER
	May 11, 2000	Motion hearing re: [46-1] motion For final judgment Motion hearing held. Thomas Kelly for the pla.; Rebecca Tedford Partington for the deft.. This matter was to be empaneled today on the remaining state defendants. The Court dismisses with prejudice the claims against the unnamed defendants. Counsel give argument on the motion. The Court grants the Motion for Entry of Final Judgment. Atty Partington is to prepare an order. (Delano, D) (Entered: 05/12/2000)	PACER
	May 11, 2000	Motion hearing re: [46-1] motion For final judgment at 9:00 5/11/00 (Delano, D)
	May 11, 2000	Motion hearing re: [46-1] motion For final judgment Motion hearing held. Thomas Kelly for the pla.; Rebecca Tedford Partington for the deft.. This matter was to be empaneled today on the remaining state defendants. The Court dismisses with prejudice the claims against the unnamed defendants. Counsel give argument on the motion. The Court grants the Motion for Entry of Final Judgment. Atty Partington is to prepare an order. (Delano, D)
59	May 18, 2000	ORDER granting [46-1] motion For final judgment ( signed by Judge Mary M. Lisi ) (Brunelle, E) (Capraro, Dona). (Entered: 05/18/2000)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Rhode Island

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Strip Search Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 21, 1999

Closing Date: 2001

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Man arrested during a traffic stop for an outstanding warrant despite possessing a carbon copy of the court order rescinding that warrant.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

State

Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI)

Rhode Island

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

District of Rhode Island 1:99-cv-00259

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 00-01752

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Unknown

Issues

General/Misc.:

Search policies

Affected Sex/Gender(s):

Male

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Strip search policy (facilities)

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Case Summary of Roberts v. State of Rhode Island, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/9842/ (last updated 2/24/2008).

Case: Roberts v. State of Rhode Island

1:99-cv-00259 | U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

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