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GENERAL: |
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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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Federal Prison procedures and general
information can be reviewed at
www.bop.gov. |
