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Adequate staffing also is of concern to lawyer Mark Donatelli, who has six inmate lawsuits pending against the county and MTC. "He's got to stop the turnover and find a way to operate the jail in such a way that it not only protects the constitutional rights of the inmates but also provides an efficient service to the courts," Donatelli says.
"Most of the inmates we see have not been to a doctor for at least a year," [Greg Solano] says. "Many of them have hepatitis, heroin problems and need prescription drugs. It's a huge challenge.""Are we going to make mistakes? Yes. Are we going to be held accountable? Certainly," [Warden Bill Blank] says. "But we'll also constantly be evaluating and monitoring our operations. And that, ultimately, is going to change this jail."See the full content of this document
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New Era; County Reclaims Jail, Problems
Less than a week on the job, Santa Fe County Jail Warden Bill Blank already has gotten his first taste of the type of incidents the beleaguered facility has struggled with for years.
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