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August, 2004
 Re: New Lisbon
Developmental Center, New Lisbon, New Jersey
Dear Governor McGreevey:
On March 20, 2002, we notified you that we were
initiating an investigation of conditions at the New Lisbon
Developmental Center (hereinafter "New Lisbon"),
pursuant to the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act
("CRIPA"), 42 U.S.C.1997. New Lisbon is the largest
state-operated facility serving persons with developmental
disabilities in New Jersey. In May and June 2002, we conducted two
separate visits to New Lisbon with expert consultants in various
disciplines. At an exit interview conducted on the last day of
each facility visit, we verbally conveyed our preliminary findings
to counsel and to senior officials from the facility and the State
Department of Human Services. Consistent with the requirements of
CRIPA, we are now writing to apprise you
of our findings.
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