Del Norte County Grand Jury
2023-2024
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Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
Insufficient preparation time is provided before court appearances for the incarcerated youth
F2:
The incarcerated youths are being transported back to The Facilities immediately after court
F3:
In addition to the lack of an exit interview, a further problem is a breakdown in
F4:
There is no particular space reserved for confidential attorney-client meetings.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Del Norte County Probation should transport the incarcerated youths to arrive at the Del
R2:
Del Norte County Probation should return the incarcerated youth(s) to the Del Norte
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Findings & Recommendations
7 findings
F1:
Conditions in the jail such as the mold, flooding toilets, and asbestos are a health hazard
F2:
The insufficient staffing that results in twelve-hour shifts and safety check failures is a
F3:
Non-competitive compensation makes it difficult to recruit new staff;
F4:
Adverse working conditions and non-competitive compensation make it difficult to retain
F5:
The position and size of mirrors and monitors in the control pod create blind spots for
F6:
Broken windows create visibility problems;
F7:
Unsecured inmate records are at risk for unauthorized access.
Additional Recommendations
5
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
One factor in losing staff has been that newly hired graduates stay a year and then leave
R2:
Ensure that USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Projects grants for jail
R3:
Investigate why there is a problem with the Del Norte County Maintenance Department.
R4:
Place unsecured inmate records in a secure location, offsite if necessary.
R5:
Institute procedure for reporting when the attorney phone is out of order.
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Findings & Recommendations
6 findings
F1:
CCHD provides credit cards to certain staff members to assist with their ability to
F2:
In 2021, a CCHD staff member misused the CCHD credit card to pay for a
F3:
CCHD has not produced any actual receipts demonstrating that the staff member
F4:
CCHD staff developed a credit card policy in November 2022, but the policy was
F5:
CCHD failed to undergo timely audits for several fiscal years, including
F6:
As of 2024, CCHD has completed its required audits.
Additional Recommendations
7
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
CCHD should require staff to undergo regular training and should provide cross-
R2:
The CCHD should discuss the November 2022 credit card policy in an open
R3:
CCHD should require staff to annually sign an acknowledgement of the Credit
R4:
CCHD should require staff to separate their CCHD credit card from their personal
R5:
If a staff member misuses a CCHD credit card for a personal expense, CCHD
R6:
CCHD should make compliance with state auditing requirements a priority to
R7:
CCHD should request auditors to prominently highlight their review for credit