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Finding the right attorney when faced with a jail wrongful death case is both critical and challenging. Cases involving deaths in custody demand a unique blend of legal abilities, empathy,…
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Over the past several years, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) has repeatedly flagged a number of county jails as falling short of the state’s minimum safety, health, and…
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Inmate-on-Inmate Assaults Leading to Death in County Jails Introduction County jails face the issue of inmate-on-inmate assaults, some of which result in death. These incidents raise concerns about the effectiveness…
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Deaths from Seizures in County Jails Introduction Deaths from seizures in county jails have become a critical yet underreported issue within the U.S. criminal justice system. Our jail death law…
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Deaths from Diabetic Ketoacidosis in County Jails are Preventable Introduction Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces excessive ketones due to a…
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Our jail wrongful death law firm has or is handling, as of the time of this post, several county jail water intoxication death cases. We find that severe mental health…
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In Illinois, the investigation of deaths occurring in county jails involves multiple governmental entities. Sheriff’s Office Responsibilities When a death occurs in custody, the respective county sheriff’s office is primarily…
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In Arkansas, for jail deaths, the primary entities responsible for investigation include the Arkansas State Police, the relevant county coroner’s office, and the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory. We provide contact…
Read More In Oklahoma, the investigation of deaths occurring in county jails involves multiple agencies. We list some below. Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH): The OSDH’s Detention Program is responsible for…
Read More In Colorado, the investigation of deaths occurring in county jails involves multiple governmental agencies. Primarily, county jail death investigations are conducted by the respective county’s sheriff’s office, often in collaboration…
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In New Mexico, investigation of county jail deaths involves multiple agencies. The primary agency responsible for determining the cause and manner of such deaths is the New Mexico Office of…
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Hemphill County Jail is currently listed as a non-compliant jail on the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) website. A special jail inspection report was issued on January 15, 2025,…
Read More Adrian Campbell was booked into Nueces County Jail on October 31, 2024. On February 13, 2025, the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department filed a custodial death report (CDR) showing that Ms.…
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What to Do Immediately After a Family Member Dies in a County Jail The death of a loved one in a county jail is a devastating and traumatic experience. Our…
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Using the Texas Public Information Act to Obtain Evidence After a Jail Death: Overcoming Common Exceptions The death of a loved one in a county jail is a devastating event…
Read More Can You Sue When a Person Dies in a County Jail? Introduction When a person dies in a county jail, their family is often left with grief, unanswered questions, and…
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Support Groups for Families of People Who Die in Jails: A Guide to Resources Across the U.S. and Online Losing a loved one in jail is a tragic and overwhelming…
Read More How to Find Out What Happened When a Person Died in a County Jail When a loved one dies in a county jail, families often struggle to get clear answers…
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Richard Lambert was booked into Grant County Jail in Ephrata, Washington, on December 27, 2024. He was pronounced deceased inside the jail on December 31, 2024. Although his cause of…
Read More In January 2025, California enacted a pivotal law aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability concerning deaths occurring within its correctional facilities. This legislation mandates that all law enforcement agencies and…
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