US EditionMinnesota defends new law requiring jails to continue inmates’ medications
- Minnesota has responded to a lawsuit about a new law requiring jails to continue medications for inmates started before incarceration, stating that plaintiffs' claims are based on 'hypotheticals.'
- The new law allows for medication exceptions in four specific situations, including if a licensed health care professional finds it inappropriate or a Jarvis order is issued.
- The state highlighted a testimony from a mother whose son died in jail without receiving his medication, emphasizing the law's intent to address documented harms.
- Concerns were raised by sheriffs and medical professionals about potential legal violations, but the state argued that these concerns were not valid.
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Minnesota defends new law requiring jails to continue inmates’ medications
ST. PAUL — The state of Minnesota responded Monday, July 14, to a lawsuit challenging a new state law that requires jails to continue inmates’ medications taken before incarceration. The memorandum filed by the state Monday argues that the lawsuit — brought by county sheriffs and several medical providers — is based on hypotheticals, and asks the court to deny the temporary injunction plaintiffs are seeking, while sheriffs and medical profession…
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