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U.S. Prisons and Offenders with Mental Illness: XV. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Outline of legal requirements of health care in the US penal system, including some court cases.

MANAGING JAIL LIABILITY

This Loss Bulletin is intended to help municipalities, and their law enforcement officers and jailers reduce their risk of civil liability in connection with the maintenance and operation of their jails. Understanding the current case law and acting accordingly should significantly decrease the risk to cities and towns, police officers, supervisors, and jailers from lawsuits filed by prisoners and their families.

Use of Force

Projects regarding data collection established by the Bureau of Justice Statistics