Case: CRIPA Investigation, Jackson City Jail (MS)

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Case Summary

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)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Turner, James P. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

Notice Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of the Jackson City Jail in Jackson, Mississippi

CRIPA Investigation

May 3, 1993

May 3, 1993

Notice Letter

Findings Letter re: Jackson City Jail in Jackson, Mississippi

CRIPA Investigation

Oct. 25, 1993

Oct. 25, 1993

Findings Letter/Report

Docket

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Case Details

State / Territory: Mississippi

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

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.

Special Case Type(s):

Out-of-court

Available Documents:

None of the above

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Issues

General:

Counseling

Fire safety

Recreation / Exercise

Sanitation / living conditions

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Suicide prevention

Type of Facility:

Government-run