Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Ninth Circuit -- THOMAS GOLDSTEIN V. CITY OF LONG BEACH

For purposes of S1983, California District Attorneys act as local policymakers (not state agents) when developing policies related to the use of jailhouse informants.

Concurrence -- California Supreme Court holding suggesting the contrary is imprecise in defining policy-making role of the DA.

THOMAS GOLDSTEIN V. CITY OF LONG BEACH
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.