Jail Expert Witnesses

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Jail expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, prison management, and inmate rights. Some of the most common specialties among jail expert witnesses also include prisoner treatment, jail safety standards, correctional healthcare, inmate suicide prevention, and use of force in jails. They can opine on the effects of overcrowding in prisons, solitary confinement practices, inmate mental health care, prison violence, and the impact of correctional officer behavior.

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Average Jail Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the field of premises liability. He received his PhD in criminology from Florida State University and is a certified protection professional by the American Society for Industrial Security. He is a member of various renowned professional associations, including the American Correctional Association, the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners, the Florida Crime Prevention Association and the National Floor Safety Institute. He is a former adjunct professor of criminal justice, corrections and criminology at Florida International University and a former professor of criminal justice at Keiser College. He has also provided consulting services and conducted lectures and workshops for various government agencies. He lectures both nationally and internationally and has published 44+ journal articles focused on crime prevention, security, and jail design. He is the president and owner of a major security and safety design company in Florida.

President, A Security Consulting Firm in FL

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Florida State University

Fort Lauderdale |

Florida

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This expert has been employed as a corrections consultant and expert witness since 2013. He is a former board member and certified instructor for the Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council. He was a full-time certified police officer for over 33 years, with the last 26 years at a mid-sized Sheriff's Office. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, has extensive experience in jail operations, policy and procedure development, and case review.

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Columbia Southern University

Buford |

Georgia

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly qualified expert has 15 years of experience as an attorney working on civil rights litigation and prison and jail litigation, as well as the legal malpractice involving these areas. She received her BA in political science and English literature from the University of Memphis and her MALA in Western classics from St. John's College before earning her JD at the University of New Mexico. This expert holds licenses for the New Mexico State and Federal Court, the Colorado Federal Court, the United States Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. She has formerly worked with the Law Office of Brad D. Hall and McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya, & Love, PA. Currently, this expert owns a law firm in New Mexico that focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, civil rights, and constitutional law.

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Juris Doctor (JD), University of New Mexico

Albuquerque |

New Mexico

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FAQs for Jail Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a jail expert witness in legal proceedings?

A jail expert witness provides specialized knowledge about jail operations, inmate rights, and correctional standards to assist in court cases.

What types of cases can a jail expert witness contribute to?

Jail expert witnesses often contribute to cases involving inmate abuse, wrongful death, negligence, overcrowding, or violation of inmates' rights.

Can a jail expert witness provide insight into specific sub-specialties such as juvenile detention centers?

Yes, many jail expert witnesses have experience with various sub-specialties including juvenile detention, solitary confinement, and mental health in jails.

How can a jail expert witness help in a case involving alleged excessive force by correctional officers?

They can evaluate evidence, review protocols followed by officers, and determine if there was a breach of standard practices leading to excessive force.

Why is it important to hire a jail expert witness with experience in correctional healthcare for medical negligence cases?

Such an expert can assess whether appropriate medical care was provided to inmates and if any negligence occurred that led to harm.

How does Expert Institute select its Jail expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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