U.S. v. NYC Department of Corrections (Rikers) -- Settlement Agreement

Categories

• Prisons and Jails

Resource Type

Pleadings and Briefs  

Description

Settlement between the U.S. Dept. of Justice and the NYC Department of Corrections (concerning Rikers Island correctional facility), requiring the city to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in part through creation of a new full-time position, a Disability Rights Coordinator for Inmates.  

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Published

2004-August-05