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Wyoming Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint Under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983
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"Section 1983 Litigation" refers to lawsuits brought under Section 1983 (Civil action for deprivation of rights) of Title 42 of the United States Code (42 U.S.C.Section 1983 provides an individual the right to sue state government employees and others acting "under color of state law" for civil rights violations.
§ 1983, that allows people to sue the government for civil rights violations. It applies when someone acting under color of state-level or local law has deprived a person of rights created by the U.S. Constitution or federal statutes.
Typically, plaintiffs receive compensatory damages when they prevail on their claim. Basically, the purpose of a compensatory damage award is to make the plaintiff whole for the damage or loss they experienced. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, a successful plaintiff may also seek his or her attorney's fees.
Section 1983 only allows you to sue for actions taken under color of state law. This means that your rights must have been violated by a state or local official. This includes people who work for the state, city, county or other local governments.
A civil rights violation is any offense that occurs as a result or threat of force against a victim by the offender on the basis of being a member of a protected category. For example, a victim who is assaulted due to their race or sexual orientation. Violations can include injuries or even death.
A Section 1983 lawsuit is a civil rights lawsuit. It can be filed by someone whose civil rights have been violated. The victim can file the lawsuit if the wrongdoer was acting under color of law. Civil rights are those guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or certain federal laws.
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To prevail in a claim under section 1983, the plaintiff must prove two critical points: a person subjected the plaintiff to conduct that occurred under color of state law, and this conduct deprived the plaintiff of rights, privileges, or immunities guaranteed under federal law or the U.S. Constitution.
There is no statute of limitations contained within the language of 42 USC §1983.