Filed Date: 1994
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In 1994, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified Turner County, Georgia that it intended to investigate conditions in the county jail. In 1995, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the Chairman of the Turner County Board of Commissioners of its findings and made recommendations regarding policies and procedures, inmate supervision, medical and mental healthcare, dental care, general maintenance, overcrowding, sanitary facilities, personal hygiene, chemical safety, and fire safety. It appears that the Attorney General did not file suit against the jail, so there was never a court proceeding.
Summary Authors
Lauren Cutson (5/20/2005)
Megan Richardson (7/23/2014)
Tjoflat, Gerald Bard (Florida)
Bass, James F. Jr. (Georgia)
Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)
Garrard, Emily E. (Georgia)
Tjoflat, Gerald Bard (Florida)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:47 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Georgia
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Key Dates
Filing Date: 1994
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Inmates challenging overcrowding at county jails
Plaintiff Type(s):
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Turner County Jail (Ashburn, Turner), County
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Issues
General:
Food service / nutrition / hydration
Sanitation / living conditions
Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:
Medical/Mental Health:
Type of Facility: