NOLA Jail Monitors
Welcome to the website of the Independent Monitors for the litigation LASHAWN JONES,et. al. and the United States of America v. Marlin Gusman, Sheriff (Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-00859). This website is intended to provide up-to-date information on the status of this matter.
The independent monitors are appointed by and work for and with the Federal Court. The monitoring team works closely with the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s
Office (OPSO), the City of New Orleans, the plaintiff class, the U. S.
Department of Justice, and citizens in assessing the OPSO’s compliance with the
Consent Judgment governing conditions at the Parish’s jail.
To directly contact the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office – click here - http://www.opcso.org
The independent monitors are appointed by and work for and with the Federal Court. The monitoring team works closely with the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s
Office (OPSO), the City of New Orleans, the plaintiff class, the U. S.
Department of Justice, and citizens in assessing the OPSO’s compliance with the
Consent Judgment governing conditions at the Parish’s jail.
To directly contact the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office – click here - http://www.opcso.org
This website provides information on the following:
The Consent Judgment [See Consent Judgment]
The current status of OPSO’s compliance with the provisions of the Consent Judgment [See Status of Current Compliance]
Upcoming dates when members of the monitoring team will be in New Orleans [See Monitoring Schedule]
A form to send comments or questions directly to the monitors [See Contact Us]
A form to use to ask for a member of the monitoring team to appear at a community meeting [See Request a Meeting]
An introduction to each of the seven members of the monitoring team [See About Us]
Helpful links and resources [See Links & Resources]
Your comments, questions, and observations are welcome.
