This series consists of records resulting from a 1974 class action suit filed against state officials or their estate by inmate survivors of the 1971 Attica uprising. The records were created by private counsel hired by the state to defend state officials. Types of records include trial transcripts; complaints; reports of other investigations; interviews; testimonies; depositions; summaries; pleadings; briefs; photographs; and attorney work notes. Records are partially restricted.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Law
Access Restrictions
Medical files are restricted to protect personal privacy.
B1811-10: Restricted; contains confidential interview notes and grand jury minutes.
B1811-13: Portions of these records are exempt from disclosure under the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL, Public Officers Law Art. 6).
Department of Law special investigation files relating to the Attica uprising
Series Number
W0100
Summary
This series consists of digital versions of documents compiled by the Attorney General's Office in response to the class action lawsuit filed against state officials or their estates in 1974 by inmate survivors of the Attica Correctional Facility uprising of 1971. Records in the series include hearing transcripts, trial excerpts, exhibits, court filings, news articles, and other items documenting the prolonged legal action that resulted from the controversial decision to retake the facility by force.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Law
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.