Fulton County Proposes New Mental Health Facility Amid Alarming Jail Lawsuits and Inmate Safety Concerns
On Monday, Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts proposed a new mental and medical health facility at the county jail, following multiple lawsuits alleging dangerous conditions for inmates. The facility aims to accommodate up to 1,800 inmates with special needs and is estimated to cost around $1.1 billion, coinciding with ongoing complaints about violence and inadequate safety measures within the Rice Street facility. Four recent lawsuits detail incidents of stabbings and assert that jail staff displayed malicious and reckless indifference toward inmate safety, highlighting the urgent need for reform in the management of the jail.
On Monday, Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts proposed a new mental and medical health facility at the Rice Street jail in Atlanta, following alarming lawsuits alleging dangerous conditions and inmate violence. With an estimated cost of $1.1 billion, this initiative aims to address the needs of up to 1,800 inmates, as four recent lawsuits highlight severe safety concerns and mismanagement in the facility.
Source: ATL Newsroom