November 26, 2008
Prison Food Temperature A Decision Of Jail Officials, Rules California Court
The First District of Appeal in San Francisco ruled that it is the prerogative of prison officials to determine the food temperature of inmates.
The decision overturned a ruling by the Pelican Bay State Prison in Del Norte County mandating jail officials to ensure inmates receive hot meals.
Two prisoners locked in the security housing of the facility filed a lawsuit over the food service because their breakfast and dinner were just lukewarm even if there is a Corrections Department regulation that stated all prisoners must receive three meals daily, of which two must be served hot…
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