Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case File. Part B: Classification 214. Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act.

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Disposition Authorities for Individual Classifications for Headquarters Case File. Part B: Classification 214. Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act.

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Established with the passage of P.L. 96-247 in May of 1980, this classification covers investigations of allegations that institutionalized persons are being systematically deprived of their constitutional rights. Included within the definition of "institutions" are mental hospitals, retardation facilities, jails, prisons, certain types of nurisng homes and juvenile detention centers. The Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act is codified in Title 18, USC, Section 1997. FBI investigations are initiated only upon receipt of a written request from the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice. If a Field Office receives a request directly from the public, that office is expected to obtain full details and send a letterhead memorandum to Headquarters for dissemination to the Justice Department. The Civil Rights Division then determines whether further investigation is warranted.

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