Case: In re DOJ Investigation, of the Newport News (VA) Jail pursuant to CRIPA

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Case Summary

On February 8. 1995, the U.S. Department of Justice commenced an investigation of the conditions at the Newport News City Jail [NNCJ] pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act ("CRIPA"), 42 U.S.C. §1997 et. seq. Based its investigation, the DOJ concluded that conditions at the NNCJ were grossly deficient and violated the constitutional rights of prisoners, including overcrowding, staffing, violence, medical care, mental health care, due process, access to courts, religious freedom, exercise, and physical plant.

The DOJ notified officials of Newport News, VA of its findings on April 16, 1996.

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Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (2/10/2007)

People


Attorney for Plaintiff

Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)

Peabody, Arthur E. Jr. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Katz, Stuart (Virginia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Fahey, Helen F. (Virginia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

Recommendation to Investigate Memorandum

CRIPA Investigation

Jan. 6, 1995

Jan. 6, 1995

Justification Memo

Findings Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of Newport News City Jail, Newport News, Virginia

CRIPA Investigation

April 16, 1996

April 16, 1996

Findings Letter/Report

Docket

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Case Details

State / Territory: Virginia

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Closing Date: April 16, 1996

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

Newport News City Jail (Newport News), City

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Special Case Type(s):

Out-of-court

Available Documents:

None of the above

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Unknown

Issues

General:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Fire safety

Recreation / Exercise

Religious programs / policies

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Totality of conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Crowding / caseload

Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)

Assault/abuse by non-staff (facilities)

Medical/Mental Health:

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

Type of Facility:

Government-run