When inmates file a suit alleging constitutional violations as a result of conditions of confinement and correctional officials agree to take action to remedy the situation rather than contest the allegations, this action is called:

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A consent decree is a legal agreement that resolves a dispute between two parties without an admission of guilt or liability. In the context of inmates filing a suit alleging constitutional violations due to conditions of confinement, when correctional officials agree to take action to remedy the situation rather than contest the allegations, it results in a consent decree. This allows for the implementation of agreed-upon changes without the need for a trial.

When Inmates File a Suit Alleging Constitutional Violations as a Result