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Case Name CRIPA Investigation, Jackson (MS) JC-MS-0004
Docket / Court No Court Case ( No Court )
State/Territory Mississippi
Case Type(s) Jail Conditions
Case Summary
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 ... read more >
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 exercise. It appears that the Attorney General did not file suit against the jail, so there was never a court proceeding.

Lauren Cutson - 05/23/2005

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Issues and Causes of Action
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Issues
General
Counseling
Fire safety
Recreation / Exercise
Sanitation / living conditions
Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)
Suicide prevention
Plaintiff Type
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Special Case Type
Out-of-court
Type of Facility
Government-run
Causes of Action Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. ยง 1997 et seq.
Case Details
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Defendant(s) Jackson City Jail
Plaintiff Description United States Department of Justice
Class action status sought No
Class action status granted No
Prevailing Party Plaintiff
Public Int. Lawyer Yes
Nature of Relief Unknown
Source of Relief Unknown
Case Ongoing No
Additional Resources
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Links An Analysis of CRIPA Findings Letters Issued to Jails for Constitutional Violations by the Department of Justice
Written: Apr. 15, 2016
By: Jeff Mellow, Bryce E. Peterson & Mijin Kim (John Jay College of Criminal Justice)
[ Detail ] [ External Link ]

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Docket(s)
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General Documents
Notice Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of the Jackson City Jail in Jackson, Mississippi
JC-MS-0004-0001.pdf | Detail
Date: 05/03/1993
Findings Letter re: Jackson City Jail in Jackson, Mississippi
JC-MS-0004-0002.pdf | Detail
Date: 10/25/1993
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Plaintiff's Lawyers Turner, James P. (District of Columbia)
JC-MS-0004-0001 | JC-MS-0004-0002

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