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Court Orders In-Person Inspection of Michigan Facility to Determine COVID-19 Policy Compliance
by David M. Reutter
An in-person inspection of the Calhoun County Correctional Facility (CCCF) to determine if it is compliant with COVID-19 policies was ordered by a Michigan federal district court.
“Through filings submitted as part of the bail process and supplemental briefing, the Court has repeatedly …
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