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WASHINGTON - JAIL INSPECTION REPORT, 1973

NCJ Number
26868
Author(s)
K DELACEY
Date Published
1974
Length
53 pages
Annotation
THIS INSPECTION REPORT OF JAILS AND HOLDING FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON REVEALED THAT MANY OF THEM WERE SERIOUSLY DEFICIENT IN COMPLYING WITH HEALTH, SANITATION, AND SPATIAL REGULATIONS.
Abstract
INFORMATION IS PRESENTED ON JUVENILE DETENTION, MEDICAL EXPENSES, MEALS, WORK RELEASE, FACILITIES, PRISONERS' RIGHTS AND COMPLAINTS, AND MAIL CENSORSHIP. NEARLY EVERY JAIL IN THE STATE WAS INSPECTED FOR THIS REPORT.