REP. KINGSTON, DA. DAVID MILLER, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS

SUBJECT: Unanswered Questions From Local Citizens: Why?


TO: Lowndes County District, Rep. Jack Kingston, Rep. Sanford Bishop, City Officials and Beyond

2nd Post by George Rhynes on 6/24/2003 22:57:48, (On the Web)

THESE QUESTIONS WERE ADDRESSED TO MANY ELECTED OFFICIALS WITHIN THE STATE OF GEORGIA--AT THE REQUEST OF LOWNDES COUNTY JAILED INMATES.

1. In the State of Georgia is there a requirement for County Law Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual to be kept up to date in County Jails? If so, is this manual available for citizens to checkout and review?

2. Does Georgia require a Staffing Analysis of Jails by the Department of Community Affairs or the Georgia Sheriffs Association? If so, where can citizens obtain results of such reviews?

3. When it is determined by a U.S. District Court Judge in the State of Georgia that Jailed Inmates Constitutional Rights have been violated:

a. Who ensures that corrections are made? Who is held responsible for complying with a U.S. District Court Order and Consent Decree?

b. Is there a requirement for the Federal, State, County, and City government to inspect jails within the State of Georgia?

c. Does the Federal, State, or County Governments provide a checklist to Georgia Grand Juries on requirements of Jails in the State of Georgia?

4. When complaints of abuse and mistreatment of Jailed Inmates in a Georgia County Jail have been identified by the courts. Is it permitted to send surveys within a jailed to pool the jail population? (To insure inmates Constitutional and State Rights are not being violated).

5. If you are notified of an abusive jail situation who would you recommend citizens contact to resolve inmates alleged problems of abuse? (When local citizens cannot get a response from their elected officials).

6. Is the Foreman of the Grand Jury and each member properly educated/trained on proper guidelines for reviewing Georgia Jails? If not, why are they permitted to tour the jail and give a report---on jail conditions?

7. In the State of Georgia who performs oversight review of County Sheriffs Departments? And who insures that inmate complaints are adequately investigated IAW Federal, State, and Local policies if applicable?

8. Who insures, that those who use the complaint system are not retaliated against for using the Georgia Inmate Complaint System?

9. Are inmate痴 personal/Official U.S. Mail within the State of Georgia allowed to be opened outside the inmates (view), presents? If so, under what conditions? Moreover, do the State of Georgia band newspapers, and other religious literature from certain religious persuasions?

10. Is Medical Staff at a County Jail inspected on their competence and professionalism? If so, by whom? How often? Where can documentation be found?

11. In the case of a U.S. District Court Order. Who insures that all discrepancies are fixed and complied with within a County Jail in the State of Georgia?

12. What Federal, State or County Manual governs Georgia County Jail Standards? In addition, who has authority/Jurisdiction over a County Sheriff within the State of Georgia? If anyone?

Thank you for your assistance on behalf of those inmates who requested this be submitted to your agency. Thanks!


GEORGE B. RHYNES
A concerned and brother of humanity!

No Answer was received not even a courteous reply but we have many deaths since this letter was sent out to our elected and presented at public meetings. Again, Why?

So how many more citizens must die? Why do Valdosta-Lowndes County Georgia have all these churches in Jesus name?