Case: U.S. v. Grenada City

3:94-cv-00144 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi

Filed Date: Sept. 19, 1994

Closed Date: 1997

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Case Summary

On July 19, 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified the City of Grenada, Mississippi of its intention to investigate the conditions of the county jail. In October of 1993, the DOJ notified the Mayor of Grenada City of its findings and made recommendations regarding security and supervision; policies and procedures; exercise; access to reading materials; medical and mental healthcare; suicide prevention; sanitation; fire safety; personal hygiene items; and food service. On September 19, …

On July 19, 1993, the U.S. Department of Justice notified the City of Grenada, Mississippi of its intention to investigate the conditions of the county jail. In October of 1993, the DOJ notified the Mayor of Grenada City of its findings and made recommendations regarding security and supervision; policies and procedures; exercise; access to reading materials; medical and mental healthcare; suicide prevention; sanitation; fire safety; personal hygiene items; and food service.

On September 19, 1994, 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 City of Grenada. The Court (Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr.) approved the consent decree on the same day. The consent decree laid out the steps the county must take to improve issues discussed in the DOJ's letter of findings and recommendations.

On June 16, 1997, the Court (Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr.) granted the joint motion for dismissal. On June 5th, 2001, the case file was sent to the temporary section of the Federal Records Center.

Summary Authors

Lauren Cutson (5/25/2005)

Kathryn DeLong (11/6/2014)

People


Judge(s)

Biggers, Neal Brooks Jr. (Mississippi)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Moreton, Alfred E. III (District of Columbia)

Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)

Payne, Timothy R. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Criss, Jim M. Crae (Mississippi)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:94-cv-00144

Docket [PACER]

United States of America v. City of Grenada, Mississippi

June 5, 2001

June 5, 2001

Docket

Notice letter re: CRIPA Investigation of Grenada City Jail, Grenada, Mississippi

No Court

July 19, 1993

July 19, 1993

Notice Letter

Findings Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of Grenada City Jail, Grenada, Mississippi

No Court

Oct. 18, 1993

Oct. 18, 1993

Findings Letter/Report
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3:92-cv-00156

Consent Decree

Sept. 19, 1994

Sept. 19, 1994

Order/Opinion

Docket

Last updated Jan. 26, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT for Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons (nfs)

Sept. 19, 1994

Sept. 19, 1994

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr. and Magistrate Judge Jerry A. Davis (nfs) (Entered: 09/20/1994)

Sept. 19, 1994

Sept. 19, 1994

2

CONSENT DECREE for USA against City of Grenada,MS, L. D. Boone Jr., Ben Simmons, Larry R. Kegley, Lewis Johnson, J. W. Abel, Calvin Neely, W. O. Williams Jr., J. B. Flowers, Billy Collins, George Thornton ( signed by Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr. on 09/19/94) (nfs) (Entered: 09/20/1994)

Sept. 19, 1994

Sept. 19, 1994

Case closed (nfs) (Entered: 09/20/1994)

Sept. 19, 1994

Sept. 19, 1994

3

JOINT MOTION by USA, City of Grenada,MS, L. D. Boone Jr., Ben Simmons, Larry R. Kegley, Lewis Johnson, J. W. Abel, Calvin Neely, W. O. Williams Jr., J. B. Flowers, Billy Collins, George Thornton to Dismiss Case (tab)

June 16, 1997

June 16, 1997

4

ORDER GRANTING [3−1] joint motion to Dismiss Case; VACATING [2−1] judgment order (signed by Judge Neal B. Biggers Jr. on 6/16/97) Date of Entry: 6/16/97 (tab) (Entered: 06/17/1997)

June 16, 1997

June 16, 1997

File Sent to FRC − temporary. (nfs)

June 5, 2001

June 5, 2001

Case Details

State / Territory: Mississippi

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 19, 1994

Closing Date: 1997

Case Ongoing: Perhaps, but long-dormant

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

City of Grenada (Grenada), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

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: 1994 - None

Content of Injunction:

Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention

Recordkeeping

Issues

General:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Classification / placement

Disciplinary procedures

Fire safety

Food service / nutrition / hydration

Sanitation / living conditions

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Suicide prevention

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Law library access

Type of Facility:

Government-run