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In 1994, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified William Schaefer, Governor of the State of Maryland that it intended to investigate conditions in the Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center (""Supermax"") in Baltimore.
In 1996, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the new Governor of Maryland, Parris Glendening, of its findings and made recommendations regarding medical and mental healthcare, right to exercise, indefinite segregation and abuse. After reviewing the Department of Justice's webpage, it appears that the Attorney General did not file suit against the jail so there was never a court proceeding.
Summary Authors
Eoghan Keenan (5/25/2005)
Battaglia, Lynne A. (Maryland)
Curran, John Joseph Jr. (Maryland)
Nathan, Stuart M. (Maryland)
Patrick, Deval L. (District of Columbia)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:43 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: Maryland
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Key Dates
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
Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center (Baltimore), State
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA), 42 U.S.C. § 1997 et seq.
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
Issues
General:
Sanitation / living conditions
Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:
Assault/abuse by staff (facilities)
Type of Facility: