Sterling v. Cupp

*757GILLETTE, J.

Plaintiffs are male inmates of the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP). They sought to enjoin the defendant officials of the Corrections Division (Division) from assigning female correctional personnel "to duties which include frisking male prisoners, except in an emergency situation.” The trial court granted the relief sought. Defendants, and certain female corrections officers who are intervenors, appeal. We affirm.

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