Jackson Parish Correctional Center

conditions of confinement at the Orleans Parish Prison ("OPP"). On February 12, 2008, we . notified you of our intent to conduct an investigation of conditions at OPP pursuant to the Civil and mental health care, and sanitation. 1 We interviewed administrative staff, security staff, medical and mental health staff, facilities management staff, training staff, and inmates.

during, and after our visits, we reviewed an extensive number of documents, including policies Office at the close of each of our site visits. on-site visit, and our medical health care expert was the only expert who accompanied us on the November on-site visit.

In keeping with our pledge of transparency and to provide technical assistance where appropriate,

and mental health care, and sanitation. 1 We interviewed administrative staff, security staff, medical and mental health staff, facilities management staff, training staff, and inmates. Before, known deficiencies at OPP. We hope to be able to work cooperatively to such a resolution.