Case: Loyd v. Alabama Department of Corrections

5:92-cv-00058 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Filed Date: Jan. 9, 1992

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Case Summary

On January 9, 1992, inmates of the Jackson County Jail in Scottsboro, Alabama, filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against the Department of Corrections (DOC) challenging conditions at the jail. The plaintiffs were represented by the Southern Center for Human Rights. On November 7, 1994, the court (Judge Edwin Nelson) entered an order approving and adopting a consent decree and on January 12, 1995, the co…

On January 9, 1992, inmates of the Jackson County Jail in Scottsboro, Alabama, filed a class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against the Department of Corrections (DOC) challenging conditions at the jail. The plaintiffs were represented by the Southern Center for Human Rights. On November 7, 1994, the court (Judge Edwin Nelson) entered an order approving and adopting a consent decree and on January 12, 1995, the court entered a permanent injunction against the Department of Corrections, ordering the removal of state prisoners from the jail. A second decree was ordered that year for other county jails. On July 2, 1997, the Attorney General and the Commissioner of the Alabama DOC filed a motion to terminate the consent decrees and the permanent injunction pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996 (PLRA). On January 27, 1998 the court granted the motion for termination of both decrees and the permanent injunction. The plaintiffs appealed, arguing that the decision to terminate without an evidentiary hearing was unjust and that the termination provisions of the PLRA were unconstitutional.

The United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit (Judge Stanley F. Birch, Jr.) reversed and remanded, holding that the Court should have held an evidentiary hearing on the motion to terminate. Loyd v. Alabama Department of Corrections, 176 F.3d 1336 (11th Cir. 1999). The United States Supreme Court denied cert. Loyd v. Alabama Department of Corrections, 528 U.S. 1061 (1999). The docket continues until March of 2000 but no motions of consequence occur after the denial of certiorari.

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Summary Authors

Rebecca Bloch (4/23/2006)

People


Judge(s)

Birch, Stanley F. Jr. (Georgia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bright, Stephen B. (Georgia)

Fisher, Barry J. (Georgia)

Attorney for Defendant

Byrne, Alice Ann (Alabama)

Hamlett, Ashley (Alabama)

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Document

5:92-cv-00058

Docket (PACER)

Loyd v. Thigpen

March 27, 2000

March 27, 2000

Docket

98-06189

Docket (PACER) [Court of Appeals]

Loyd v. Haley

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

April 11, 2000

April 11, 2000

Docket

98-06189

Brief of Appellants

Loyd v. Hopper

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

July 8, 1998

July 8, 1998

Pleading / Motion / Brief

98-06189

Brief of Appellees

Loyd v. Hopper

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

July 20, 1998

July 20, 1998

Pleading / Motion / Brief

98-06189

Reply Brief of Appellants

Loyd v. Hopper

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

July 23, 1998

July 23, 1998

Pleading / Motion / Brief

98-06189

Brief of Appellees Jackson County, Alabama, Jackson County Commissioners, Mike Wells and Ozelle Brown

Loyd v. Hopper

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

July 29, 1998

July 29, 1998

Pleading / Motion / Brief

98-06189

Appellate Decision

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

May 26, 1999

May 26, 1999

Order/Opinion

176 F.3d 176

99-00248

Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Supreme Court of the United States

July 6, 1999

July 6, 1999

Pleading / Motion / Brief

99-00248

Ruling on Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Supreme Court of the United States

Dec. 13, 1999

Dec. 13, 1999

Order/Opinion

528 U.S. 528

Docket

Last updated March 27, 2024, 3:10 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

ORIGINAL file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet Middle District of Alabama with motion for class certification attached. filed (MAA) Modified on 06/11/1992 (Entered: 01/09/1992)

Jan. 9, 1992

Jan. 9, 1992

MOTION by plaintiff for order allowing access to Jackson County Jail between 6:00 a.m. and 12 Midnight 1/15/92 filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 01/09/1992)

Jan. 9, 1992

Jan. 9, 1992

0 - ORDER denying motion for order allowing access to Jackson County Jail between 6:00 a.m. and 12 Midnight 1/15/92 [0-1] ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/21/1992)

Jan. 20, 1992

Jan. 20, 1992

2

MOTION for attorney Barry Fisher to appear pro hac vice filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 01/27/1992)

Jan. 27, 1992

Jan. 27, 1992

3

ORDER granting motion for attorney Barry Fisher to appear pro hac vice [2-1] subject to payment of the required fee filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/28/1992)

Jan. 28, 1992

Jan. 28, 1992

4

ORDER -it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the stay entered by US Magistrate Judge Charles Coody on 11/21/91 should be and it hereby is DISSOLVED, def shall file answer or motion within 30 days filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 02/04/1992)

Feb. 4, 1992

Feb. 4, 1992

PRO HAC VICE admission fee paid on 2/6/92 receipt # 200 66654 for Barry Fisher (MAA) (Entered: 02/07/1992)

Feb. 6, 1992

Feb. 6, 1992

5

ANSWER by defendant James Nevels, defendant Marvin Wells; jury demand filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 03/09/1992)

March 5, 1992

March 5, 1992

6

ANSWER by defendant Jackson County, defendant Houston Kennemer, defendant Calvin Durham, defendant Bill Payne, defendant Marvin Wells; jury demand filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 03/09/1992)

March 5, 1992

March 5, 1992

7

SUGGESTION of death by defendant Jackson County, defendant Houston Kennemer, defendant Calvin Durham, defendant Bill Payne, defendant Marvin Wells as to defendant James Nevels cs (TLM) (Entered: 03/09/1992)

March 5, 1992

March 5, 1992

8

MOTION by defendant Houston Kennemer, defendant Jackson County, defendant Calvin Durham, defendant Bill Payne, defendant Marvin Wells to dismiss , or in the alternative for more definite statement filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 03/09/1992)

March 5, 1992

March 5, 1992

9

MOTION by defendant Calvin Durham, defendant James Nevels to dismiss , or in the alternative for more definite statement filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 03/09/1992)

March 5, 1992

March 5, 1992

10

ANSWER by defendant Morris Thigpen, defendant AL Dept Corrections filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 03/12/1992)

March 12, 1992

March 12, 1992

11

MOTION by defendant Morris Thigpen, defendant AL Dept Corrections to extend time filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 03/12/1992)

March 12, 1992

March 12, 1992

12

ORDER (Submission) that the motions to dismiss [9-1] is submitted 4/24/92, ; affidavits and briefs to be filed by 3/26/92, Responsive Brfs Due by 4/6/92, Reply Brfs Due by 4/11/92 , filed ( Judge Robert B. Propst ) motion docket is set 4/24/92 cm (MAA) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

March 13, 1992

March 13, 1992

13

ORDER granting motion to extend time ,defendants hereby ORDERED to respond to pla's interrogatories and requests for production within 30 days [11-1] filed ( by Judge Robert B. Propst ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 03/13/1992)

March 13, 1992

March 13, 1992

14

ANSWER by defendant Lyle Haas filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 03/16/1992)

March 16, 1992

March 16, 1992

15

MOTION by defendant Lyle Haas to extend time 30 days to respond to interrogatories and production of documents filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 03/16/1992)

March 16, 1992

March 16, 1992

16

ANSWER (amended) by defendant Lyle Haas filed c (MAA) (Entered: 03/17/1992)

March 17, 1992

March 17, 1992

15 - ORDER granted so ordered motion to extend time 30 days to respond to interrogatories and production of documents [15-1] ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 03/23/1992)

March 22, 1992

March 22, 1992

17

OPPOSITION by plaintiffs to dft's motion to extend time 30 days to respond to interrogatories and production of documents [15-1] filed cs (SLF) (Entered: 03/23/1992)

March 23, 1992

March 23, 1992

18

MOTION by plaintiffs for order requiring defendants to show cause why plaintiffs should not be permitted to interview non-party witnesses filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 04/02/1992)

April 2, 1992

April 2, 1992

19

ORDER (Scheduling) that the discovery deadline is 12/15/92 by Judge Edwin L. Nelson entered cm (TLM) (Entered: 04/06/1992)

April 6, 1992

April 6, 1992

20

ORDER denying motion for order requiring defendants to show cause why plaintiffs should not be permitted to interview non-party witnesses [18-1] as set out in order filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 04/09/1992)

April 9, 1992

April 9, 1992

21

MOTION by defendant Morris Thigpen, defendant AL Dept Corrections to produce documents filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 04/14/1992)

April 14, 1992

April 14, 1992

22

CROSSCLAIM by defendant Jackson County, defendant Houston Kennemer, defendant Calvin Durham, defendant Bill Payne, defendant Marvin Wells, defendant Mike Wells against defendant Morris Thigpen, defendant AL Dept Corrections filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 04/17/1992)

April 15, 1992

April 15, 1992

23

MEMORANDUM opinion filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (TLM) (Entered: 04/27/1992)

April 27, 1992

April 27, 1992

24

ORDER denying motion to dismiss [9-1] denying motion to dismiss [8-1] denying motion for more definite statement [8-2] denying motion for more definite statement [9-2] filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (TLM) (Entered: 04/27/1992)

April 27, 1992

April 27, 1992

25

AFFIDAVIT of Michelle Stone filed (MAA) (Entered: 05/18/1992)

May 18, 1992

May 18, 1992

26

MOTION by plaintiff to extend time to respond to dfts first discovery request filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 05/19/1992)

May 19, 1992

May 19, 1992

26 - ORDER granting motion to extend time [26-1] ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 05/20/1992)

May 19, 1992

May 19, 1992

27

RESPONSE by defendants to plaintiffs opposition to discovery request [17-1] filed cs (SLF) (Entered: 06/03/1992)

June 3, 1992

June 3, 1992

28

ORDER ; Hearing on class certification to be held on 9:00 6/30/92 second floor courtroom of US Courthouse, 101 Holmes Avenue NE Huntsville, Alabama filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 06/10/1992)

June 10, 1992

June 10, 1992

29

MOTION by plaintiff to add plas and notice of add'l and evidentiary material filed cs (TLM) (Entered: 06/25/1992)

June 25, 1992

June 25, 1992

30

AFFIDAVIT of Joey Miller with declaration in support of request to proceed ifp attached filed (MAA) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

31

AFFIDAVIT of Brad Waldrop with declaration in support of request to proceed ifp attached filed (MAA) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

32

AFFIDAVIT of Jesse Grider with declaration in support of request to proceed ifp attached filed (MAA) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

33

AFFIDAVIT of Deborah King filed (MAA) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

34

ORDER that request by pla for class certification should be and the same is hereby GRANTED filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

35

AFFIDAVIT of Toby Lambert in support of motion for certification of the class filed in MD AL, DEEMED FILED 06/30/92 in open court - cs (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

36

AFFIDAVIT of Terry Manning filed in support of the motion for class ceritifcation, filed in the MD AL, DEEMED FILED 6/30/92 cs (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

37

AFFIDAVIT of Benny Owens filed in support of motion for class certification, filed in MD AL, DEEMED FILED 6/30/92 cs (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

38

AFFIDAVIT of Randy Bailey in support of motion for class certification, filed in MD AL, DEEMED FILED 6/30/92 in open court cs (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

39

AFFIDAVIT of Thomas Paschal in support of motion for class certification, DEEMED FILED IN THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA 11/6/91, cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

40

AFFIDAVIT of Joseph Marsh filed in support of the motion for class certification deemed filed in the Middle District of Alabama 11/6/91 cs filed at the direction of the Court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

41

AFFIDAVIT of Jeffrey Loyd in support of motion for class certification deemed filed in the Middle District of Alabama 11/6/91 filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

42

AFFIDAVIT of Tim London in support of motion for class certification deemed filed 11/6/91 in the Middle District of Alabama filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

43

AFFIDAVIT of Jerry Harmon in support of motion for class certification, deemed filed in the Middle District of Alabama 11/6/91 filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

44

AFFIDAVIT of Bobby Fennell in support of motion for class certification deemed filed in the Middle District of Alabama 11/6/91 filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

45

AFFIDAVIT of Perry Eslinger in support of motion for class certification deemed filed 11/6/91 in the Middle District of Alabama filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

46

AFFIDAVIT of Larry Dempsey in support of motion for class certification deemed filed 11/6/91 in the Middle District of Alabama filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

47

AFFIDAVIT of Undral Davis in support of motion for class certification deemed filed 11/6/91 in the Middle District of Alabama filed cs filed at the direction of the Court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

48

AFFIDAVIT of Philip Clanton in support of motion for certification of class deemed filed in the Middle District of Alabama 11/6/91 filed cs filed at the direction of the Court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

49

AFFIDAVIT of Bruce Capshaw in support of motion for class certification deemed filed 11/6/91 in the Middle District of Alabama filed cs filed at the direction of the Court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

50

AFFIDAVIT of Gary Bryant in support of motion for class certification filed in the Middle District of Alabama deemed filed 11/6/91 filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

51

AFFIDAVIT of Deborah Barton in support of motion for class certification filed in the Middle District of Alabama, deemed filed 11/6/91 filed cs filed at the direction of the court (SNH) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

52

AFFIDAVIT of Calvin Evans deemed filed 11/6/91 in support of motion for class certification filed in MD of AL filed at the direction of the court. filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 07/06/1992)

July 6, 1992

July 6, 1992

53

MOTION by plaintiffs for order requiring defendants to post notice of class action lawsuit in Jackson County jail filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 08/10/1992)

Aug. 10, 1992

Aug. 10, 1992

53 - ORDER denying motion for order requiring defendants to post notice of class action lawsuit in Jackson County jail [53-1] ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 08/20/1992)

Aug. 20, 1992

Aug. 20, 1992

54

MOTION by defendant Jackson County to withdraw Jack Livingston as attorney filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 08/24/1992)

Aug. 21, 1992

Aug. 21, 1992

54 - ORDER granting motion to withdraw Jack Livingston as attorney [54-1] for Jackson County ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 08/24/1992)

Aug. 24, 1992

Aug. 24, 1992

55

MOTION by plaintiff to extend time discovery deadline to 1/15/93 deemed filed 11/13/92 filed cs (MAA) Modified on 11/18/1992 (Entered: 11/18/1992)

Nov. 18, 1992

Nov. 18, 1992

56

ORDER ; Discovery cutoff for depositions extended to 1/15/93 filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 11/19/1992)

Nov. 19, 1992

Nov. 19, 1992

57

MOTION by defendants Mike Wells, Jackson County and Jackson County Commission to compel responses to discovery requests filed cs with exhibits attached (KAM) (Entered: 11/23/1992)

Nov. 23, 1992

Nov. 23, 1992

58

MOTION by defendants Jackson County, Jackson County Commission and Mike Wells for sanctions for the pla's failure to attend depositions filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 11/23/1992)

Nov. 23, 1992

Nov. 23, 1992

59

ORDER denying motion for sanctions for the pla's failure to attend depositions [58-1] granting in part and denying in part motion to compel responses to discovery requests [57-1] as set out. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 11/25/1992)

Nov. 25, 1992

Nov. 25, 1992

60

RESPONSE by plaintiffs to Jackson County and Mike Well's motion to compel responses to discovery requests [57-1] filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

Nov. 27, 1992

Nov. 27, 1992

61

RESPONSE by plaintiff to def's motions for sanctions filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 11/30/1992)

Nov. 27, 1992

Nov. 27, 1992

62

MOTION by plaintiff to compel discovery with appendix A-K attached re: jail records filed (KAM) Modified on 12/08/1992 (Entered: 12/07/1992)

Dec. 7, 1992

Dec. 7, 1992

63

MOTION by defendant Mike Wells, defendant Jackson County to strike or in the alternative to deny pla's motion to compel discovery filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 12/09/1992)

Dec. 9, 1992

Dec. 9, 1992

64

MOTION by defendant Mike Wells, defendant Jackson County for order for appointment of third-party mediator filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 12/16/1992)

Dec. 16, 1992

Dec. 16, 1992

65

ORDER -The court will hear argument and rule upon motion to compel at 8:00 a.m. on 1/15/93 filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 12/16/1992)

Dec. 16, 1992

Dec. 16, 1992

66

ORDER -Any party may respond in writing to the defendants' motion for appointment of independent mediator to assist in settlement discussions within 11 days. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 12/21/1992)

Dec. 21, 1992

Dec. 21, 1992

67

RESPONSE by plaintiffs to def' s motion for order for appointment of third-party mediator [64-1] filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 01/04/1993)

Jan. 4, 1993

Jan. 4, 1993

68

MOTION by plaintiff for protective order to prevent witnesss from traveling filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 01/08/1993)

Jan. 8, 1993

Jan. 8, 1993

68 - ORDER granting motion for protective order to prevent witnesss from traveling [68-1]Rule 26 (B)(4)(A) ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/12/1993)

Jan. 11, 1993

Jan. 11, 1993

69

ORDER -It is hereby ORDERED that this matter be referred to the Honorable Robert Armstrong for the limited purpose of conducting settlement proceedings among the parties as set out. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/12/1993)

Jan. 12, 1993

Jan. 12, 1993

70

MOTION by defendant Mike Wells, defendant Houston Kennemer for protective order filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 01/13/1993)

Jan. 13, 1993

Jan. 13, 1993

71

MOTION by defendant Lyle Haas to extend time to file dispositive motions filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 01/15/1993)

Jan. 15, 1993

Jan. 15, 1993

70 - ORDER denying motion for protective order [70-1] ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/15/1993)

Jan. 15, 1993

Jan. 15, 1993

73

MOTION by defendant James Nevels, defendant Mike Wells, defendant Marvin Wells, defendant Calvin Durham, defendant Houston Kennemer, defendant Jackson County for partial summary judgment filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 01/19/1993)

Jan. 15, 1993

Jan. 15, 1993

71 - ORDER denying motion to extend time to file dispositive motions [71-1] ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/19/1993)

Jan. 19, 1993

Jan. 19, 1993

74

ORDER denying motion for partial summary judgment [73-1] filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/20/1993)

Jan. 20, 1993

Jan. 20, 1993

75

MOTION by plaintiff to continue trial on or after May 1, 1993 and May 15, 1993 respectively. filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 02/18/1993)

Feb. 18, 1993

Feb. 18, 1993

76

ORDER granting motion to continue trial on or after May 1, 1993 and May 15, 1993 respectively. [75-1]Trial of this action will be set to commence after 6/1/93 and the pretrial conference will be rescheduled accordingly. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 02/18/1993)

Feb. 18, 1993

Feb. 18, 1993

77

MOTION (joint) by defendant,pla for order of class notice filed (MAA) (Entered: 03/18/1993)

March 17, 1993

March 17, 1993

78

MOTION by plaintiff for order for court to order class notice and schedule settlement hearing pursuant to FRCP 23(e) and OPPOSITION to further delay occasioned by court's inquiry into fairness of consent decree to county dfts filed cs (KAM) (Entered: 06/21/1993)

June 18, 1993

June 18, 1993

78 - ORDER denied w/o prejudice to renewal motion for order for court to order class notice and schedule settlement hearing [78-1] ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 09/21/1993)

Sept. 19, 1993

Sept. 19, 1993

79

ORDER-Pursuant to provisions of Federal Rules of Evidence it is hereby ORDERED that William E. Osterhoff, PhD, Professor, Justice and Public Safety, Auburn University at Montgomery, 7300 University Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117-3596 be and he hereby is APPOINTED as an expert witness to advise the court with regard to the proposed decree which has been submitted by parties in this action. The court shall hold a hearing at 8:00 a.m. Friday, 12/10/93, Courtroom 7B, Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, 1729 Fifth Avenue North, Bham, Al 35203 for the purpose of planning a schedule for the completion of Dr. Osterhoff's work. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 11/08/1993)

Nov. 8, 1993

Nov. 8, 1993

COURTROOM NOTES: HEARING re: proposed consent decree (Penny Enoch, rptr.) (SMH) (Entered: 12/10/1993)

Dec. 10, 1993

Dec. 10, 1993

81

ORDER -Any party may file response to Dr. Osterhoff's proposed plan attached to order by Thursday 1/27/94. In the absence of any comments or objections the court will direct Dr. Osterhoff to proceed as proposed by him. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/19/1994)

Jan. 19, 1994

Jan. 19, 1994

82

RESPONSE by plaintiff to order [81-1] filed v (MAA) (Entered: 01/31/1994)

Jan. 31, 1994

Jan. 31, 1994

83

ORDER -The court has considered the objections of plaintiffs to proposal of Dr. William E. Osterhoff and finds they are not well taken. Accordingly it is hereby ORDERED that Dr. Osterhoff undertake his mission in accord with his proposal as set out in his letter of 1/13/94 and file his report and recommendations on or befoere the close of business on 5/2/94. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 01/31/1994)

Jan. 31, 1994

Jan. 31, 1994

84

ORDER ; Status Conference set for 9:00 7/26/94 with regard to proposed consent decree Room 786 Hugo L. Black U. S. Courthouse. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 06/10/1994)

June 9, 1994

June 9, 1994

85

ORDER -It is hereby ORDERED that a copy of Dr. Osterhoff's report be filed in the record in this action and that copies be served on counsel for each of the parties (report attached herewith) filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 06/23/1994)

June 23, 1994

June 23, 1994

86

TRANSCRIPT of proceedings had before Judge Edwin L. Nelson on 12/10/93 , filed - Court Reporter Penny L. Enoch (MAA) (Entered: 07/14/1994)

July 13, 1994

July 13, 1994

87

ORDER Pursuant to Rule 25 (d)(1) FRCP parties are hereby substituted as set out in order. filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 07/28/1994)

July 28, 1994

July 28, 1994

88

MOTION by defendant AL Dept Corrections to withdraw attorney Harry A. Lyles filed cs (MAA) (Entered: 08/02/1994)

Aug. 2, 1994

Aug. 2, 1994

88 - ORDER granting motion to withdraw attorney Harry A. Lyles [88-1] for Tommy Herring, for AL Dept Corrections, ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) entered cm (MAA) (Entered: 08/08/1994)

Aug. 8, 1994

Aug. 8, 1994

89

ORDER ; Status Conference set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 9/28/94 before the undersigned, Room 786 Hugo L. Black U. S. Courthouse. All parties are ORDERED to attend with counsel filed ( by Judge Edwin L. Nelson ) cm (MAA) (Entered: 09/16/1994)

Sept. 16, 1994

Sept. 16, 1994

Case Details

State / Territory: Alabama

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 9, 1992

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All prisoners who are or will be confined at the Jackson County Jail in Scottsboro, Alabama

Attorney Organizations:

Southern Center for Human Rights (SCHR)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Jackson County (Jackson), County

Alabama Department of Corrections, State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Damages

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1994 - 2000

Issues

General:

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Pre-PLRA Population Cap

Affected Sex or Gender:

Male

Type of Facility:

Government-run