Settlement Agreement Between The United States Of America & Allegheny County

On November 30, 2023, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania agreed to offer individuals booked into the Allegheny County Jail (ACJ) who have opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment with any Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medication for OUD. This agreement with the federal Department of Justice started December 1, 2023, and will last for three years.

Under the agreement, the county will implement new policies and personnel training programs to ensure that people with OUD who are incarcerated at ACJ receive medically appropriate treatment for their disability. At intake, all individuals will be evaluated for OUD if their stay is to last . . .