| 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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The following Federal Prisons are
located near or within the Northern District of Georgia. |
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Federal Pretrial Facility |
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Male and
Female
Atlanta City Jail
254 Peachtree SW
Atlanta, GA
(404) 865-8000
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Federal Prison
procedures and general information can be reviewed at
www.bop.gov. |
