| GENERAL:
United States Marshal
Service is responsible for obtaining adequate detention space to house USMS
prisoners in their districts. Detention facilities the USMS uses must meet DOJ
detention standards and minimum conditions of confinement. These conditions are as follows: |
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Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to supervise prisoners. |
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Three adequate meals a day are provided to prisoners. |
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Adequate emergency medical coverage is available 24 hours a day. |
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Adequate fire and other emergency plans and procedures are followed. |
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There is adequate security. |
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Adequate sanitation and hygiene services are available. |
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An adequate suicide prevention policy is in place. |
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There is adequate access to prescription drugs. |
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NOTE: The United States Marshals Service cannot and
will not disclose any personal information, court
scheduling, arrest information of an inmate other than to verify
the inmate is in federal custody. Family visits are not
permitted at the U.S. Marshals office. For information on
visiting an inmate or bringing anything to an inmate please call
the local facility where the inmate is being held or the
attorney representing the inmate. |