Inmate Rights Violation Arkansas

Summary

The user is seeking legal advice for her brother, who is incarcerated in Stone County Jail, Arkansas. The brother, diagnosed with schizophrenia, has allegedly been denied medical attention and is held in solitary confinement. The user has been advised to contact a civil rights attorney and the Arkansas Bar Association for a referral. The user has also been advised to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice for potential violation of her brothers rights.

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I am seeking legal advice for my brother Terry Lemmond whom is incarcerated at the Stone county jail in Mtn view Arkansas. He was arrested on may * and a public defender filed an Act * in his case due to mental illness (diagnosed schizophrenia) he had a court date for today and was scheduled for a screening that has yet to be done. He has been being held in solitary confinement with no contact, medical attention or medication for this time period
What specific legal advice are you seeking for your brother's case?
Civil rights
What specific civil rights violation do you believe your brother is experiencing?
Discrimination And the right to receive medical treatment
What evidence do you have of this discrimination and denial of medical treatment?
Hes been incarcerated for months and has not received any medical treatment or screenings
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue?

General Information:
- Inmates have a right to medical care under the Eighth Amendment.
- Contact Stone County Jail, Arkansas for immediate medical attention.
- Consider filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice.
I have not taken any steps this far in believing that the Stine county jail was going to provide what was needed and have failed to do so
Have you considered contacting a civil rights attorney to discuss your brother's situation? They can guide you on how to proceed with a potential lawsuit for violation of his rights.
I am looking into a civil rights attorney now thank you
That's a good step, ****. Do you need assistance in finding a civil rights attorney in Arkansas?
Yes please
Sure, you can contact the Arkansas Bar Association for a referral. Their number is (*) *-*. They can help you find a civil rights attorney in your area.
thank you
What is the current status of your brother's case?
It has been continued to October *
What is the reason for the continuation of your brother's case to October *?
waiting for medical screening
What actions have been taken to ensure your brother receives his medical screening before the next court date?
Nothing that I am aware of. The judge continued the case and the jail is responsible for making sure he receives the screening to my knowledge
Have you contacted the jail to inquire about the status of your brother's medical screening?
Yes. They are saying that they have nowhere to send him and waiting for the screening but I have not gotten a valid response to why nothing has happened
Have you considered filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice for the violation of your brother's rights? They can guide you on how to proceed with a potential lawsuit.
I would like to do that but I don’t know where to start
You can start by visiting the U.S. Department of Justice's website. They have a section for filing a complaint about a civil rights violation.
Thank you
What is the current mental health condition of your brother?

General Information:
- Inmates with mental health issues have the right to receive appropriate care.
- Contact Stone County Jail, Arkansas at (*) *-* for immediate medical attention.
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice if rights are violated.
He is in a state of psychosis
What actions have been taken to address your brother's current mental health condition?
The jail has done nothing but put him in a holding cell alone
What steps have you taken to ensure your brother's mental health needs are being addressed while he is in custody?
Ibe been in contact with the jail on a weekly basis along with my mother and we keep being told there is nothing they can do until the screening
Have you considered reaching out to mental health advocacy groups in Arkansas for assistance? They might be able to provide additional resources or guidance.
I have not. Up to this point I have put my trust in the county jail and just now researching his rights due to the negligence provided by the jail
What is the current status of your brother's mental health screening process at the jail?
I just left court and that’s when I found out about the screening not being provided yet. I’m at the jail now trying to get answers
What response did you receive from the jail regarding the delay in your brother's mental health screening?
His public defender is supposed to schedule the screening is what they just told me
What actions has the public defender taken to schedule the screening?
Nothing that I’m aware
Have you been able to contact the public defender to discuss the delay in scheduling the mental health screening?
I tried speaking with her this morning at court and all she told me was that she’s still waiting on the screening but did not give me any details
What is the name of the public defender assigned to your brother's case?
Tammy Harris
Tammy Harris
What is the contact information for Tammy Harris, the public defender?
(*) *-*
What steps has Tammy Harris taken to ensure your brother's mental health screening is scheduled promptly?
none
What is the current status of your brother's mental health condition?
Psychosis
What specific symptoms of psychosis is your brother experiencing?
Hallucinations he is diagnosed schizophrenic
What actions have been taken to manage your brother's hallucinations while he is in custody?
nothing he in in solitary confinement alone
What steps have you taken to ensure your brother's rights are not being violated while he is in solitary confinement?