Inmate Died Following Medical Emergency During Stay At The Yuba County Jail
YUBA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (November 15, 2022) – A 30-year-old inmate has tragically died in custody at the Yuba County Jail after going through some type of medical emergency.
Yuba County officials are saying that the incident took place around 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Correctional officers were alerted that an inmate was experiencing some type of medical emergency.
Medical staff began emergency treatment and transferred the inmate to Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the inmate died as a result of their injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Yuba County Inmate Deaths
Thousands of inmates die in custody every year. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, “In 2019, a total of 3,853 prisoners died in state prisons or private prison facilities under a state contract, a decrease of 284 deaths from 2018. The number of federal prisoners who died in the custody of a facility operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) increased from 378 in 2018 to 381 in 2019.” There are many steps that jails should take in order to help keep inmates safe.
- Correctional officers should be well trained.
- Jails should be adequately staffed.
- Inmates should be periodically checked.
- Inmates should undergo a health screening before being admitted.
All jails have a legal obligation to protect inmates from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. Inmates are also entitled to reasonably adequate healthcare. When a jail is deliberately indifferent to the serious medical needs of an inmate, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. For example, correctional officers may have failed to give an inmate proper care after the inmate began experiencing a medical emergency. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any inmate death.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- An independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any inmate that died in custody may be able to seek some measures of justice through a wrongful death claim. A civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that can come with the sudden loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, jail officials will often fight hard to deny responsibility for the death of any inmate in their care. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Inmate Death
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the inmate that died at the Yuba County Jail. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed while staying a the Yuba County Jail? Our team of inmate’s rights advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that inmates are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any incident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
