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JAIL CONDITIONS
CRIPA Investigation, Hinds County (MS) [1986]

No Court Case | No Court

Filed Date: 1986

Note: The only document the Clearinghouse has for this case is the 11/04/1986 Findings Letter. All information comes from that letter and the DOJ's yearly reports to Congress. On March 11, 1986, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified Hinds County, Mississippi that it intended to investigate conditions in the county detention center. On June 26, 1986, a state Chancery Court upon its own motion issued an order enjoining the confinement of persons to the detention c…
JAIL CONDITIONS
CRIPA Investigation, Lee County (MS)

No Court Case | No Court

Filed Date: 1993

In May of 1993, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified Lee County, Mississippi that it intended to investigate conditions in the county jail. In October of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the President of the Lee County Board of Supervisors of its findings and made recommendations regarding security and supervision; crowding; improper use of the ""lunacy"" cell; exercise; medical and mental healthcare, medication, and suicide prevention; sanita…
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CRIPA Investigation, Lauderdale County (MS)

No Court Case | No Court

In May of 1993, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified Lauderdale County, Mississippi that it intended to investigate conditions in the county jail. In October of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the President of the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors of its findings and made recommendations regarding security and supervision; jail policies and procedures; medical and mental healthcare; suicide prevention; housing conditions; food service; p…
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CRIPA Investigation, Jackson City Jail (MS)

No Court Case | No Court

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 exerc…
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Crosby & U.S. v. Jones County

2:92-cv-00235 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: Oct. 20, 1992

Closed Date: July 23, 1996

In 1992, plaintiffs filed a class action suit against Jones County and several officers and board members of the Jones County Jail in the district court for the Southern District of Mississippi. In May of 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified Jones County, Mississippi of its intention to investigate conditions of the county jail. In June of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the President of the Jones County Board of Supervisors of its findings and made recommendation…
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Rainer & U.S. v. Jones

3:78-cv-00135 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: April 3, 1978

Closed Date: Oct. 20, 2006

In 1978, plaintiffs filed class action suit against Simpson County and several officers and board members of the Simpson County Jail in the district court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Attorneys from the Central Mississippi Legal Services represented plaintiffs. In 1979, after negotiation, the court approved a consent decree requiring defendants to change regulations, policies, and procedures at the jail. In 1992, plaintiffs filed a contempt motion, and the court (Judge Tom S. Lee…
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U.S. v. Alcorn County

1:94-cv-00271 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: Aug. 30, 1994

Closed Date: Feb. 8, 1999

In May of 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified Alcorn County, Mississippi of its intention to investigate conditions of the county jail. In September of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the President of the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors of its findings and made recommendations regarding security and supervision; policies and procedures; food services; medical and mental healthcare; suicide prevention; sanitation and personal hygiene items; fire safety; exercise…
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U.S. v. Corinth City

1:94-cv-00311 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: Oct. 31, 1994

Closed Date: Aug. 11, 1997

In May of 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified Corinth City, Mississippi of its intention to investigate conditions of the city jail. In September of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the Mayor of Corinth City of its findings and made recommendations regarding medical and mental healthcare; suicide prevention; staff training and security; classification; policies and procedures; sanitation, food service, and personal hygiene items; and exercise. Apparently after neg…
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U.S. v. Forest City

3:94-cv-00680 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: Oct. 31, 1994

Closed Date: Oct. 8, 1997

In May of 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified Forest City, Mississippi of its intention to investigate conditions of the city jail. In September of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the Mayor of Forest City of its findings and made recommendations regarding security and supervision; staff training; policies and procedures; medical and mental healthcare; suicide prevention; sanitation; food services; fire safety; exercise; and access to counsel. Apparently after neg…
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U.S. v. Forrest County

2:95-cv-00144 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: April 20, 1995

Closed Date: June 15, 1999

In May of 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified Forrest County, Mississippi of its intention to investigate conditions of the county jail. In July of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the President of the Forrest County Board of Supervisors of its findings and made recommendations regarding security and supervision; medical and mental healthcare; overcrowding; personal hygiene; exercise; and access to a law library and legal materials. Apparently after negotiation, t…