PG v. Jefferson County
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Summary

In this 2023 case, the court held that jails must provide prescribed methadone to pretrial detainees, citing likely ADA and due process violations, and awarded over $161K in attorney’s fees.

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PG v. Jefferson County

Keywords methadone; pretrial detainees; jails; ADA; due process violations; attorney's fees; legal case; 2023 case; court ruling; medication access
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A 2023 judicial decision mandated the provision of prescribed methadone to pretrial detainees in correctional facilities. This ruling, predicated on potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fundamental due process rights, included an award exceeding $161,000 in legal fees.

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A 2023 court ruling mandates that correctional facilities provide prescribed methadone to pretrial detainees. This decision stems from potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and due process rights. The court also awarded over $161,000 in legal fees.

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A 2023 court ruling mandates that jails must supply methadone to inmates awaiting trial. This decision stems from potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and due process rights. The court also ordered the payment of over $161,000 in legal fees.

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A court decided that jails have to give methadone to people waiting for their trials. The court said this was important because of laws protecting people with disabilities (ADA) and making sure everyone gets fair treatment (due process). The court also made the jail pay over $161,000 for the lawyers' work.

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No. 5:21-cv-388, 2023 WL 3515223 (N.D.N.Y. May 15, 2023)

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