Some of the things Mahoning County officials must abide by to keep the jail constitutional:

Some of the things Mahoning County officials must abide by to keep the jail
constitutional:

All temporary beds, known as “boats,” must be removed from general housing, and inmates should only be housed on bunks affixed in cells.

Sufficient tables must be added to day rooms to allow all inmates to sit at meal time.

All staff must be trained in compliance with state standards.

The county agrees to buy and maintain sufficient inmate mattresses, linen, clothing and food trays.

The county agrees to properly maintain elevators, heating, air handling, plumbing, security and telephone fixtures and ensure that showers are clean.

Outdoor recreation areas, closed for security reasons, are to reopen with modifications by Aug. 1.

Inmate lawyers will visit monthly or twice monthly to monitor jail conditions.

Source: Consent judgment entry