Filed Date: Aug. 30, 1994
Closed Date: Feb. 8, 1999
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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; and access to legal materials. Apparently after negotiation, the Attorney General filed an action under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. section 1997 et seq., against the jail in 1994. Shortly thereafter, the district court for the Northern District of Mississippi approved 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. On February 8, 1999, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi (Judge L.T. Senter, Jr.) granted a joint motion of the parties to dismiss the case.
Summary Authors
Kristen Sagar (6/4/2007)
Goldschmidt, Iris (District of Columbia)
Moreton, Alfred E. III (District of Columbia)
Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)
Peabody, Arthur E. Jr. (District of Columbia)
Reno, Janet (District of Columbia)
Senter, Lyonel Thomas Jr. (Mississippi)
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State / Territory: Mississippi
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Key Dates
Filing Date: Aug. 30, 1994
Closing Date: Feb. 8, 1999
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Alcorn County Jail (Corinth, Alcorn), County
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.
Available Documents:
Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief
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: 1994 - 1999
Issues
General:
Access to lawyers or judicial system
Food service / nutrition / hydration
Sanitation / living conditions
Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:
Type of Facility: