Request Letter for Complaint Records for Dutchess County Jail in NY from 2019-2023
| Submitted | March 31, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | May 16, 2023 |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Regarding complaints filed against the Dutchess County Jail in New York State for the past five years, specifically from 2019 to 2023.
I am seeking records related to any complaints made by inmates, their families, or staff members regarding the treatment of inmates, conditions of confinement, use of force by staff, and any incidents of misconduct or abuse by staff. This includes but is not limited to complaints related to:
Physical abuse or assault by staff on inmates
Use of excessive force or restraint methods
Medical neglect or mistreatment
Lack of access to necessary medications or medical care
Inadequate food, water, or hygiene conditions
Overcrowding or unsanitary conditions in living areas
Discrimination or harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion
Violation of legal rights or due process procedures
Failure to provide necessary mental health services or support
Please provide any documents, reports, or other materials related to these complaints, including any investigation reports, disciplinary actions taken, and any corrective actions implemented by the jail.
In order to assist with my request, please provide the following information for each complaint:
Date the complaint was filed
Name of the person who filed the complaint
Nature of the complaint (i.e. use of force, medical neglect, etc.)
Any actions taken in response to the complaint
Outcome of any investigations or disciplinary proceedings related to the complaint
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jordan
From: Dutchess County Jail
Good morning Jordan,
Attached, please find my response to your FOIA request.
-Mark. (Records Access Officer)
Mark S. Ralton
Senior Investigator
Corrections Investigations Unit (CIU)
Dutchess County Sheriff's Office
(845) 867-5159 (office)
(845) 249-6431 (cell)
Fax: (845) 486-3903
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“Your choice to obscure the truth only promotes the success of your competitor” -Mark S. Ralton
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 3, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Dutchess County Jail
The delay and extended time required is the result of much research by us to assure thoroughness based on all of the criteria set forth in your FOIL request. Thank you for your patience, we will respond soon.
Regards,
-Mark.
From: Dutchess County Jail
Good afternoon Jordan,
I am still compiling information regarding your FOIL request and I am requesting a bit more time as there are other entities I’m waiting to hear back from concerning any records they may have. I would like to speak to you at your convenience to establish some clarity on certain aspects of the request. If you would, please contact me at (845) 867-5159.
Best,
Mark.
Mark S. Ralton
Senior Investigator
Corrections Investigations Unit (CIU)
Dutchess County Sheriff's Office
(845) 867-5159 (office)
(845) 249-6431 (cell)
Fax: (845) 486-3903
[Sheriff decal]
“Your choice to obscure the truth only promotes the success of your competitor” -Mark S. Ralton
Please consider the environment before printing this email.
DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message, including any attached files and subsequent replies, is intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this e-mail message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by either telephone or e-mail, and delete the original and any copies from your computer system. Thank you.
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