Practice Groups

Jail and Detention Facilities

IFMK Law’s Jail and Detention Facilities practice group defends public entities in federal and state courts against claims arising from the operation of jails and other detention facilities. The types of claims we handle include:

 

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  • Wrongful death and suicide
  • Denial of medical and mental health care
  • Conditions of confinement
  • Use of force
  • Failure to intervene
  • Failure to protect
  • Searches
  • Due process
  • Equal protection
  • First Amendment – access to courts, freedom of religion; freedom of speech
  • ADA and Rehabilitation Act
  • Retaliation
  • Conspiracy
  • Claims alleging deficient policies or procedures and failure to train, supervise, or discipline.
Continued Risk Management Counseling and Support

Our Jail and Detention services include the following types of legal counsel on risk management and prevention strategies to help our clients prevent such claims in the future.  

  • Advising clients on responding to critical incidents, including deaths
  • Reviewing jail policies and procedures for compliance with state and federal law
  • Assisting clients with formulating legally compliant jail policies and procedures
  • Analyzing legislation and statutes
  • Creating legal guides and other educational material
  • Preparing case law updates
  • Training Seminars