Case: 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

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Case Summary

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…

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) re-opened the case.

In May of 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified Simpson County, Mississippi of its intention to investigate conditions of the county jail. In November of 1993, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the President of the Simpson County Board of Supervisors of its findings and made recommendations regarding staffing and supervision; policies and procedures; medical and mental health care; suicide prevention; sanitation; fire safety; and overcrowding. In 1995, the Attorney General intervened in plaintiffs' case against Simpson County and filed an action under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. section 1997 et seq., against the jail. Shortly thereafter, the district court issued a consent decree. The consent decree laid out steps the county must take to improve issues discussed in the DOJ's letter of findings and recommendations. In addition, the parties agreed that defendants would pay plaintiffs' attorneys fees. On October 20, 2006, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi (Judge Tom Lee) granted a joint motion for dismissal and dismissed the case.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (6/4/2007)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Anglin, Andrew Jeffrey (Mississippi)

Brown Cutlar, Shanetta Y. (District of Columbia)

Deutsch, David (District of Columbia)

Foster, Rex B. (Mississippi)

Attorney for Defendant

Gwin, Lucien C. Jr. (Mississippi)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:78-cv-00135

Docket [PACER]

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

Docket

Notice Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of the Simpson County Jail in Mendenhall, Mississippi

No Court

May 3, 1993

May 3, 1993

Notice Letter

3:78-cv-00135

Findings Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of the Simpson County Jail in Mendenhall, Mississippi

Nov. 17, 1993

Nov. 17, 1993

Findings Letter/Report
48

3:78-cv-00135

Order

April 21, 1995

April 21, 1995

Order/Opinion
53

3:78-cv-00135

Agreed Order

Nov. 9, 1995

Nov. 9, 1995

Order/Opinion
84

3:78-cv-00135

Joint Motion for Termination of Agreed Order and Dismissal of Case

Rainer v. Jones

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

Pleading / Motion / Brief
85

3:78-cv-00135

Order

Rainer v. Jones

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

Order/Opinion

Docket

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ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

April 3, 1978

April 3, 1978

PACER
2

AMENDED COMPLAINT by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

May 2, 1978

May 2, 1978

PACER
3

FINAL ORDER: Court having studied proposed regulations as stipulated between the parties, finds said regulations, policies and procedures are well taken and shall be implemented in the Simpson County Jail as set out. 1979 OB p 787-804. (signed by Judge Nixon) (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

March 9, 1979

March 9, 1979

PACER
4

MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross for Contempt . (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

March 13, 1992

March 13, 1992

PACER
5

RESPONSE by defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges to [4-1] motion for Contempt by plaintiffs. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

May 22, 1992

May 22, 1992

PACER
6

AGREED ORDER: That inspection reports on Simpson County Jail prepared by USM will be produced to plaintiffs. Such inspection reports shall remain SEALED in this case as set out. That Deputy Marshal David Herrin may testify at trial as set out. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John R. Countiss III ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

June 29, 1993

June 29, 1993

PACER
7

MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross to Compel discovery . (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

July 13, 1993

July 13, 1993

PACER
8

MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross for Temporary Restraining Order, and for Preliminary Injunction . Noticed before Judge Tom S. Lee. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Aug. 11, 1993

Aug. 11, 1993

PACER

Magistrate Judge Assignment (Alfred G. Nicols, Jr.) (csf)

Aug. 11, 1993

Aug. 11, 1993

PACER
9

RESPONSE by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross in opposition to defendants motion to consolidate request for leave to amend original motion and other relief. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Aug. 12, 1993

Aug. 12, 1993

PACER
10

AFFIDAVIT by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross Re: [8-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order by plaintiffs, [8-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction by plaintiffs. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Aug. 26, 1993

Aug. 26, 1993

PACER
11

THIRD REQUEST for Admissions by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross to defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Aug. 31, 1993

Aug. 31, 1993

PACER
12

Notice of Service of Fifth Request for Production of Documents by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Aug. 31, 1993

Aug. 31, 1993

PACER
13

RESPONSE by defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges to [8-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order by plaintiffs, [8-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction by plaintiffs. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 16, 1993

Sept. 16, 1993

PACER
14

ORDER denying [7-1] motion to Compel discovery, that plaintiff's motion to lift restriction of Paragraph 10 of the order of this court dated 01/04/93 as set out is DENIED. OB 1993 p 2130.( signed by Magistrate Judge John R. Countiss III ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 21, 1993

Sept. 21, 1993

PACER
15

AFFIDAVIT by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross Re: [8-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order by plaintiffs, [8-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction by plaintiffs. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 27, 1993

Sept. 27, 1993

PACER
16

Response by defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges to third request for admissions. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 27, 1993

Sept. 27, 1993

PACER
17

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [7-1] motion to Compel discovery. OB 1993 pp 2184-2185. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John R. Countiss III ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 28, 1993

Sept. 28, 1993

PACER
18

ORDER, granting leave to Amend [4-1] motion for Contempt by plaintiffs . That plaintiffs be allowed to amend the original motion for contempt and enforcement of prior orders and judgments as set out. That said amendments be allowed without prejudice to any class member who desires to pursue his or her separate and individual claim for damages against defendants should any such claims exist. signed by Magistrate Judge John R. Countiss III ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 28, 1993

Sept. 28, 1993

PACER
19

CONSENT ORDER, Extending Time . On joint oral motion of the parties for certain discovery, it is ordered that the scheduling order in this cause is hereby amended to extend the time within which the parties mya depose expert witnesses to 12/01/93. ( signed by Magistrate Judge John R. Countiss III ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 30, 1993

Sept. 30, 1993

PACER
20

MOTION by defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges to Amend [5-1] motion response by defendants . Noticed before Judge Tom S. Lee. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Sept. 30, 1993

Sept. 30, 1993

PACER
21

AMENDED MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross for Contempt and enforcement of prior orders and judgment by inmates at the Simpson County Jail. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Oct. 1, 1993

Oct. 1, 1993

PACER
22

Notice of Service of Response by defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges to fifth request for production of documents. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Oct. 6, 1993

Oct. 6, 1993

PACER
23

RESPONSE by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross to [20-1] motion to Amend [5-1] motion response by defendants. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Oct. 14, 1993

Oct. 14, 1993

PACER
24

ORDER granting [20-1] motion to Amend [5-1] motion response by defendants. That the amendment to defendant's answer to plaintiff's motion for contempt to incorporate their counterclaim is granted. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Alfred G. Nicols ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Oct. 15, 1993

Oct. 15, 1993

PACER
25

MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross for Reconsideration of [24-1] order . Noticed before Judge Tom S. Lee. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Oct. 25, 1993

Oct. 25, 1993

PACER
26

COUNTERCLAIM by defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges against plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Oct. 27, 1993

Oct. 27, 1993

PACER
27

ORDER denying [21-1] motion for Contempt, denying [4-1] motion for Contempt. That defendants shall within fifteen days of the entry hereof, furnish to plaintiffs a copy of the floor plan for the proposed dorm facility as set out. OB 1993 pp 2345-2349. ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Oct. 28, 1993

Oct. 28, 1993

PACER
28

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross by A. J. Anglin. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Nov. 12, 1993

Nov. 12, 1993

PACER
29

ANSWER by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross to [26-1] counter claim. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Nov. 30, 1993

Nov. 30, 1993

PACER
30

AGREED ORDER granting [25-1] motion for Reconsideration of [24-1] order, that the order of this court dated 10/14/93 be amended as set out. That defendants are hereby granted leave to file thier counterclaim under conditions set out. ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/01/1994)

Dec. 9, 1993

Dec. 9, 1993

PACER

Non-jury trial set for 9:00 a.m. on 5/2/94 before Judge Lee. (csf)

Dec. 13, 1993

Dec. 13, 1993

PACER

Pre-Trial Conference set for 9:30 a.m. on 4/7/94 before Judge Nicols. (csf)

Jan. 18, 1994

Jan. 18, 1994

PACER

NOTE: This case was originally filed on 04/03/78 and was closed on 11/15/78. But due to further activity in this case, Judge Lee has orally directed that this case be reopened. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THIS CASE, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REVIEW THE DOCKET SHEET IN ITS ENTIRETY. This electronic docket sheet is complete beginning with the 08/11/93 motion for TRO. (csf) Modified on 01/19/1996

Jan. 24, 1994

Jan. 24, 1994

PACER
31

MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross to Substitute Attorney . Plaintiffs request the court to substitute and designate Charles P. Leger as counsel of record for plaintiffs in place of Terry Wallace, and ask that Terry Wassace be allowed to withdraw as attorney of record for plaintffs. Noticed before Magistrate Judge Alfred G. Nicols. (csf) (Entered: 02/04/1994)

Feb. 3, 1994

Feb. 3, 1994

PACER
32

ORDER granting [31-1] motion to Substitute Attorney. Added Charles P. Leger ( signed by Magistrate Judge Alfred G. Nicols ); copies mailed. (csf) (Entered: 02/09/1994)

Feb. 9, 1994

Feb. 9, 1994

PACER
33

RETURN of SUBPOENA executed as to David Deutsch. (csf) (Entered: 03/05/1994)

March 4, 1994

March 4, 1994

PACER
34

Plaintiffs' withdrawal of civil subpoena. (csf) (Entered: 03/16/1994)

March 16, 1994

March 16, 1994

PACER
35

MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross for Writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum . Noticed before Magistrate Judge Alfred G. Nicols. (csf) (Entered: 03/30/1994)

March 30, 1994

March 30, 1994

PACER
36

Notice of Service of Supplemental Response by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross to interrogatories. (csf) (Entered: 04/04/1994)

April 4, 1994

April 4, 1994

PACER

Pre-Trial Conference held before Judge Nicols in Jackson on 04/07/94. (csf)

April 7, 1994

April 7, 1994

PACER
37

Minute entry: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE HELD before Judge Nicols in Jackson on 04/07/94. No CR. ACTION TAKEN: ETT - 4-5 days; settlement possibilities - good; No trial by Magistrate. JtPTO and FF & COL to be submitted. COMMENTS - The parties have conducted settlement negotiations. Proposed settlement is being presented to Board of Supervisors on 04/13/94. Parties will report back to the Court regarding decision of the board. If case does not settle, PTO will be submitted no later than 04/22/94. (csf) (Entered: 04/08/1994)

April 7, 1994

April 7, 1994

PACER
38

ORDER denying [35-1] motion for Writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum ( signed by Magistrate Judge Alfred G. Nicols ); copies mailed. (fe) (Entered: 04/29/1994)

April 29, 1994

April 29, 1994

PACER

MOTION ORE TENUS by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross, defendant Lloyd Jones, defendant L. C. McAlpin, defendant A. D. Berry, defendant Sidney Davis Sr., defendant Jack D. Mullens, defendant Robert Bell, defendant Jerry H. Bridges, counter-claimant Lloyd Jones, counter-claimant L. C. McAlpin, counter-claimant A. D. Berry, counter-claimant Sidney Davis Sr., counter-claimant Jack D. Mullens, counter-claimant Robert Bell, counter-claimant Jerry H. Bridges, counter-defendant John H. Rainer, counter-defendant Michael Ross, interested party David Herrin to Consolidate Cases 3:91cv615LN with 3:78cv135LN for all purposes (sec)

July 12, 1994

July 12, 1994

PACER
39

AGREED ORDER granting [0-0] oral motion to Consolidate Cases 3:91cv615LN with 3:78cv135LN for all purposes ( signed by Magistrate Judge Alfred G. Nicols ); copies mailed. (sec) (Entered: 07/12/1994)

July 12, 1994

July 12, 1994

PACER

Consolidated Lead Case (fe)

July 12, 1994

July 12, 1994

PACER
40

ORDER mooting [8-1] motion for Temporary Restraining Order, mooting [8-2] motion for Preliminary Injunction ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (spc) (Entered: 10/06/1994)

Oct. 6, 1994

Oct. 6, 1994

PACER
41

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross by Lindia P. Robinson (spc) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

Jan. 20, 1995

Jan. 20, 1995

PACER
42

MOTION by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross to expand class (spc) (Entered: 01/20/1995)

Jan. 20, 1995

Jan. 20, 1995

PACER
43

Letter requesting attachment of certificate of service to Motion to Expand Class by plaintiff John H. Rainer, plaintiff Michael Ross (fe) (Entered: 01/23/1995)

Jan. 20, 1995

Jan. 20, 1995

PACER
44

ORDER granting plaintiffs' [42-1] motion to expand class to include all past, present and future inmates of the Simpson County Jail. Central MS Legal Svcs., by and through its authorized agents, and Suzanne Keyes are approved as representatives of the expanded class as set out. ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (cwl) (Entered: 01/24/1995)

Jan. 23, 1995

Jan. 23, 1995

PACER
45

ORDER APPROVING CLASS NOTICE: that the attached "Notice of Pendency of Class Action and Proposed Settlement" is approved and further ordered that said notice shall be posted in the Simpson County Jail; posted in the Simpson County Circuit and Chancery Courthouses; published in the Simpson County News/Magee Courier and Clarion Ledger; and mailed to the last known addresses of all individuals incarcerated at the Simpson County Jail from January 1, 1989 through 1/31/95. ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (cwl) (Entered: 01/24/1995)

Jan. 23, 1995

Jan. 23, 1995

PACER
46

MOTION to Intervene by United States (thr) (Entered: 04/20/1995)

April 20, 1995

April 20, 1995

PACER
47

Intervenor's COMPLAINT by United States against defendants Simpson County, MS, Benny Bridges, Sammy Welch, Jerry T. Warren, Dempsey Sullivan, Carston H. Lee (thr) (Entered: 04/21/1995)

April 20, 1995

April 20, 1995

PACER
48

ORDER granting [46-1] motion to Intervene by United States ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (thr) (Entered: 04/25/1995)

April 25, 1995

April 25, 1995

PACER
49

MOTION by plaintiffs John H. Rainer, Michael Ross for A. J. Anglin to Withdraw as Attorney (thr) (Entered: 04/27/1995)

April 27, 1995

April 27, 1995

PACER
50

ORDER APPROVING FILING OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT; ORDERED: Clerk is authorized to file Proposed Settlement Agreement and to allow any class member to inspect and copy said agreement at their own expense. ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (thr) (Entered: 09/29/1995)

Sept. 29, 1995

Sept. 29, 1995

PACER
51

Minute entry: on Motion for Settlement before Judge Lee, ACTION TAKEN: Granted; order signed. (thr) (Entered: 11/09/1995)

Nov. 9, 1995

Nov. 9, 1995

PACER
52

Exhibit list consisting of G/1-4 exhibits (thr) (Entered: 11/09/1995)

Nov. 9, 1995

Nov. 9, 1995

PACER
53

AGREED ORDER setting out guidelines for inmates housing and detention in Simpson County jail as set out; A seperate order shall be entered regarding monetary damages and so forth. ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (thr) Modified on 11/09/1995 (Entered: 11/09/1995)

Nov. 9, 1995

Nov. 9, 1995

PACER
54

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREED ORDER: defendanats agreed to pay plaintiffs attorney fees in the amount of $67,000.00 ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (thr) (Entered: 11/09/1995)

Nov. 9, 1995

Nov. 9, 1995

PACER
55

List of individuals who wish to be excluded from settlement. Letters with copy of list placed in separate volume. (thr) Modified on 01/19/1996 (Entered: 11/16/1995)

Nov. 9, 1995

Nov. 9, 1995

PACER

Case closed (fe)

Nov. 9, 1995

Nov. 9, 1995

PACER

Letter from Attorney Welch to David Deutsch regarding Mr. Doyle King implementation of consent decree. (Atty. Welch construed as being thr status report per phone conversation 1/19/96) (thr) Modified on 01/19/1996

Jan. 10, 1996

Jan. 10, 1996

PACER
56

Letter requesting attachment to the Report to the Court by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 01/17/1996)

Jan. 16, 1996

Jan. 16, 1996

PACER
57

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Attorney Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 04/15/1996)

April 12, 1996

April 12, 1996

PACER
58

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Attorney Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 07/12/1996)

July 11, 1996

July 11, 1996

PACER
59

MOTION for Lindia Robinson to Withdraw as Attorney (thr) (Entered: 07/25/1996)

July 24, 1996

July 24, 1996

PACER
60

ORDER granting [59-1] motion for Central Mississippi Legal Services and Lindia Robinson to Withdraw as Attorney (Terminated attorney Lindia P. Robinson for Michael Ross, attorney Lindia P. Robinson for John H. Rainer ( signed by Judge Tom S. Lee ); copies mailed. (thr) (Entered: 07/26/1996)

July 25, 1996

July 25, 1996

PACER
61

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Attorney Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 10/08/1996)

Oct. 8, 1996

Oct. 8, 1996

PACER
62

STATUS REPORT dated 1/9/97 on behalf of the Simpson County defendants as required by the Consent Decree entered in this cause (fe) (Entered: 01/14/1997)

Jan. 14, 1997

Jan. 14, 1997

PACER
63

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance for plaintiff John H. Rainer, et al. by Rex B. Foster (fe) (Entered: 02/24/1997)

Feb. 24, 1997

Feb. 24, 1997

PACER
64

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Attorney Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 04/18/1997)

April 18, 1997

April 18, 1997

PACER
65

REPORT TO THE COURT by Simpson County defendants. (lwe) (Entered: 07/22/1997)

July 21, 1997

July 21, 1997

PACER
66

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Attorney Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 10/27/1997)

Oct. 27, 1997

Oct. 27, 1997

PACER
67

REPORT TO THE COURT by Simpson County defendants (thr) Modified on 01/26/1998 (Entered: 01/26/1998)

Jan. 26, 1998

Jan. 26, 1998

PACER
68

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by defendant Simpson County, MS (thr) (Entered: 05/06/1998)

May 4, 1998

May 4, 1998

PACER
69

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by defendant Simpson County, MS (thr) (Entered: 07/29/1998)

July 29, 1998

July 29, 1998

PACER
70

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 10/30/1998)

Oct. 30, 1998

Oct. 30, 1998

PACER
71

REPORT TO THE COURT pursurant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 05/03/1999)

May 3, 1999

May 3, 1999

PACER
72

COPY OF THE STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT filed by Danny Welch required by the consent decree (thr) (Entered: 10/07/1999)

Oct. 7, 1999

Oct. 7, 1999

PACER
73

COPY OF THE STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT to be filed by the consent decree rendered in this case by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 01/28/2000)

Jan. 27, 2000

Jan. 27, 2000

PACER
74

COPY OF THE STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT to be filed by the consent decree rendered in this case by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 05/05/2000)

May 5, 2000

May 5, 2000

PACER
75

COPY OF THE STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT to be filed by the consent decree rendered in this case by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 08/08/2000)

Aug. 7, 2000

Aug. 7, 2000

PACER
76

COPY OF THE STATUS REPORT TO THE COURT to be filed by the consent decree rendered in this case by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 10/26/2000)

Oct. 26, 2000

Oct. 26, 2000

PACER
77

REPORT TO THE COURT to be filed by the consent decree rendered in this case by Danny Welch (thr) (Entered: 03/08/2001)

March 8, 2001

March 8, 2001

PACER
78

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9/95; by Danny Welch (mgb) (Entered: 07/05/2001)

July 5, 2001

July 5, 2001

PACER

Letter from Danny Welch RE: Status Report required to be filed by the Consent Decree rendered in this cause. (thr)

Oct. 2, 2002

Oct. 2, 2002

PACER
79

REPORT TO THE COURT pursuant to terms and provisions of the consent decree rendered on 11/9.95; by Danny Welch. (lbt) (Entered: 06/19/2003)

June 18, 2003

June 18, 2003

PACER
80

REPORT TO THE COURT to be filed by the consent decree rendered in this cause by Danny Welch (lbt) (Entered: 10/03/2003)

Oct. 3, 2003

Oct. 3, 2003

PACER
81

Letter from Danny Welch re: status report required bo the Consent Decree rendered in this case. (THR, ) (Entered: 01/31/2005)

Jan. 31, 2005

Jan. 31, 2005

PACER
82

Letter from Danny Welch re: a copy of the status report required to be filed by the consent decree rendered in this case. (THR, ) (Entered: 04/28/2005)

April 26, 2005

April 26, 2005

PACER
83

Copy of STATUS REPORT required to be filed by the Consent Decree rendered in this case by Lloyd Jones, et al. (THR, ) (Entered: 08/24/2005)

Aug. 24, 2005

Aug. 24, 2005

PACER
84

JOINT MOTION FOR TERMINATION OF AGREED ORDER AND Dismissal of case by John H. Rainer, et al, United States of America, A. D. Berry, et al. (THR, ) (Entered: 10/20/2006)

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

PACER
85

ORDER granting 84 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Tom S. Lee on 10/20/06. (THR, ) (Entered: 10/20/2006)

Oct. 20, 2006

Oct. 20, 2006

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Mississippi

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 3, 1978

Closing Date: Oct. 20, 2006

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

inmates of the Simpson County Jail

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Unknown

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Simpson County Jail (Mendenhall, Simpson), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1978 - None

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Disciplinary procedures

Fire safety

Sanitation / living conditions

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Suicide prevention

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding / caseload

Type of Facility:

Government-run