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In May of 1993, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified the City of Jackson, Mississippi that it intended to investigate conditions in the city jail. In October of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the Mayor of the City of its findings and made recommendations regarding medical and mental healthcare; suicide prevention; emergency response procedures; security and staffing; sanitation; fire safety; pest control; personal hygiene supplies; and exercise. It appears that the Attorney General did not file suit against the jail, so there was never a court proceeding.
Summary Authors
Lauren Cutson (5/23/2005)
Turner, James P. (District of Columbia)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Mississippi
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Key Dates
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
Jackson City Jail (Jackson), 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:
Source of Relief:
Issues
General:
Sanitation / living conditions
Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)
Type of Facility: