Case: CRIPA Investigation, Calhoun County (GA)

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Case Summary

In 1994, the U.S. Department of Justice commenced an investigation of the conditions at the Calhoun County, Georgia, Jail pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act ("CRIPA"), 42 U.S.C. §1997 et. seq. In 1995, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the Chairman of the Calhoun County Commission of its findings and made recommendations regarding staffing and supervision, access to reading material, medical and mental healthcare, suicide prevention, fire safety, plumbing, lighting, and overcrowding. It appears that the Attorney General did not file suit against the jail, so there was never a court proceeding. The investigation was listed as closed in the 2002 Annual Report.

Summary Authors

Lauren Cutson (5/20/2005)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

Findings Letter re: CRIPA Investigation of Calhoun County Jail, Morgan, Georgia

CRIPA Investigation

June 1, 1995

June 1, 1995

Findings Letter/Report

Docket

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Case Details

State / Territory: Georgia

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Closing Date: 2002

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States Department of Justice

Plaintiff Type(s):

U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff

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

Calhoun County Jail (Morgan, Calhoun), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

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:

Classification / placement

Counseling

Disciplinary procedures

Fire safety

Recreation / Exercise

Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages)

Suicide prevention

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Law library access

Library (non-law) access

Crowding / caseload

Medical/Mental Health:

Medical care, general

Mental health care, general

Suicide prevention

Type of Facility:

Government-run