Armstrong v Davis Circumstances Giving Rise & Injunction Requirements
Circumstances leading to injunction
Self evaluation and transition plan
I. HEARINGS
BPT SHALL:
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Make accommodations available & provide appropriate auxiliary aids and services necessary for effective communication.
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Provide auxiliary aids and services that include, but not be limited to, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, readers & people trained to assist.
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Provide accommodations, which may include attorneys.
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Ensure that attorneys provided as accommodation are trained appropriately.
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Hold parole revocation hearings w/in 50 miles of alleged violation at ADA accessible location.
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Ensure that hearing impaired who need sign language interpreters shall not have their hands & arms restrained during the hearing, unless a written determination is made on a case-by-case basis that the prisoner/parolee poses a a direct threat if unrestrained. Only BPT Chairman or Delegate May Approve Hand/Arm Restraint.
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Ensure the prisoners shall be provided with accommodations in preparing/developing parole plans, Central file review, psychological interviews, and obtaining letters of support.