Filed Date: May 23, 1973
Closed Date: March 8, 1974
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In 1973, the United States (Civil Rights Division) filed suit against Polk County for civil rights violations and discrimination in the county jail, described as a "dual penal system". Before trial, the parties negotiated a stipulation, and in 1974, the District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Judge Ben Krentzman) issued a consent decree granting injunctive relief in favor of plaintiff. The only information we have for this case is the original docket, and we do not have any information following the issuance of the consent decree.
Summary Authors
Lauren Cutson (5/23/2005)
Krentzman, Isaac Benjamin Jr. (Florida)
Peabody, Arthur E. Jr. (District of Columbia)
Smith, David L. (District of Columbia)
Carr, George Carter (Florida)
Tillis, Monte J. Jr. (Florida)
Krentzman, Isaac Benjamin Jr. (Florida)
Last updated March 26, 2024, 3:11 a.m.
State / Territory: Florida
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Key Dates
Filing Date: May 23, 1973
Closing Date: March 8, 1974
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Polk County Jail (Polk), County
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Available Documents:
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Order Duration: 1973 - None
Issues
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Type of Facility: