Amador County Grand Jury
2019-2020
Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
The jail is 36 years old and was designed with a 20-year lifespan intended to house 76 inmates. Periodic updates and improvements have not kept up with the jail’s increasing average daily population of 89 inmates.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1:
Paint, repair, and/or clean the issues identified (ceiling water stain in dayroom, smell of mold, dirty or moldy air vents). (F1)
R3:
With Board of Supervisor approval, the search for an appropriate location for a new county jail facility should begin in earnest along with securing the funding for construction. (F1, F2, F4) 10
F2:
The jail is overcrowded and houses male and female inmates.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
With Board of Supervisor approval, the search for an appropriate location for a new county jail facility should begin in earnest along with securing the funding for construction. (F1, F2, F4) 10
F3:
Four correctional staff positions are unfilled despite recruitment efforts to fill them.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
Fill vacant positions as soon as possible. (F3)
F4:
Use of the sobering cell is non-compliant with BSCC regulations, but alternatives are unavailable until the expansion project can be completed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
With Board of Supervisor approval, the search for an appropriate location for a new county jail facility should begin in earnest along with securing the funding for construction. (F1, F2, F4) 10
F5:
Jail staff are professional and competent in their duties and responsibilities.
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
All of the questions presented by the Grand Jury were answered professionally and in detail during the preliminary briefing by the Superintendent and staff.
F2:
PGYCC produced a digital presentation explaining the function of the facility, its service to the community, and opportunities provided to wards upon successful completion of the program.
F3:
The kitchen and dining areas need repainting and ceiling tiles need replacement.
F4:
Approximately $100,000 has been budgeted for these repairs which must be performed during the non-fire season that varies from year to year.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
We recommend PGYCC continue to run this unique and beneficial program for youthful offenders. [F1, F2]
R2:
We recommend the maintenance to the kitchen and dining areas take place as soon as possible and practical. [F3, F4]
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
The staff is very professional and engaged with operations within MCSP.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
Continue to offer the many activities, educational opportunities, and rehabilitation programs available to inmates. (F1, F2)
F2:
There are many programs available to inmates in order to help recidivism rates decrease.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1:
Continue to offer the many activities, educational opportunities, and rehabilitation programs available to inmates. (F1, F2)
R2:
Consider expanding the two dog training programs, POOCH and PFL, as they greatly benefit the inmates and the citizens in the community. (F2)
F3:
The CDCR states that their investigation shows no direct cross-connections between the stormwater and sanitary collection systems and has identified the non-stormwater sources to be irrigation and groundwater within the stormwater collection system at MCSP.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
Continue to monitor non-stormwater contaminants in Mule Creek to ensure contaminants are not entering the stormwater system. (F3) 17