Modoc County Grand Jury
2016-2017
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The consolidated year-end volume. The individual investigations it contains are listed separately below.
📑 Year-End Report
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Individual reports (4)
Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
The facility is maintained at a very high standard and provides inmates opportunities to participate in a variety of rehabilitation programs, education and job training. The Camp offered the GED exam for the first time on May 11 and 12.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1:
Continue with annual inspection of fire extinguishers and maintain compliance with all State-mandated regulations. Update Material Data Safety Sheet Binder as required.
F2:
Camp morale - both staff and inmates - is high with obvious pride in their work and facilities.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2:
Continue working with the consultant to develop detailed plans and the budget needed to
F3:
With the implementation of AB 109, fewer inmates choose to participate in the Camp programs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3:
secure grants and sufficient county funding to construct a new Jail. The Board of Supervisors should continue annual visits to the County jail.
F4:
The CDRC has recently initiated additional educational programs to help Camp inmates increase their successful reentry to civilian life, as well as informal training in such skills as resume-writing and job-interview conduct.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4:
The CAO and Board of Supervisors work with the Sheriff on funding to meet staffing needs
F5:
Proposition 57 will allow inmates to receive credit for their Camp work experience.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5:
of the jail and overall needs of the facility for the health and safety of all.
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Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
The facility is maintained at a very high standard and provides inmates opportunities to participate in a variety of rehabilitation programs, education and job training. The Camp offered the GED exam for the first time on May 11 and 12.
F2:
Camp morale – both staff and inmates – is high with obvious pride in their work and facilities.
F3:
With the implementation of AB 109, fewer inmates choose to participate in the Camp programs. MODOC COUNTY JAIL June 26, 2017 SUMMARY The 2016-2017 Grand Jury interviewed the Undersheriff and inspected the County jail facility. After reviewing the findings, the Grand Jury recommends that the Sheriff and his staff continue to pursue seeking funds needed to update, repair and construct a new jail and to provide adequate levels of officers at the County jail. GLOSSARY AB 109: Realignment of State Prison Inmates to County Facilities (Adopted 2011); in order to reduce the number of State prison inmates, newly convicted low level offenders without current or previous serious or violent offenses stay in county jail to serve their sentences. AB 109 provides dedicated and permanent revenue through Vehicle License Fees and a portion of the State tax (as outlined in AB 118 and SB 89). These funds provide counties the resources to house inmates and provide local public safety programs. SB 678: Formation of Community Correction Partnerships (Adopted: 2011); authorizes the formation of a multidisciplinary team of agencies and private providers to engage in providing rehabilitation programs to persons convicted of a felony offense under probation supervision with conditions imposed by a court for a specific period. BACKGROUND The State of California mandates that the Modoc County Civil Grand Jury conduct an annual inspection and review of the Modoc County jail. The Modoc County jail is a Type II facility and responsible for inmates pending arraignment, during their trial and sentencing. Additionally, with the realignment of inmates from the State Prison
F4:
The CDCR has recently initiated additional educational programs to help Camp inmates increase their successful reentry to civilian life, as well as informal training in such skills as resume-writing and job-interview conduct.
F5:
Proposition 57 will allow inmates to receive credit for their Camp work experience.
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Findings & Recommendations
5 findings
F1:
The State Fire Marshal requires annual inspection of fire extinguishers. The Sheriff’s Department is currently compliant.
F2:
Material Safety Data Sheets are up-to-date.
F3:
With the development of a new jail, Modoc County will be in compliance with the State correctional facility regulations.
F4:
County needs to increase funding for general jail repairs and upgrades.
F5:
Understaffing of Jail staff, County needs to work with Sheriff to increase the budget to meet staffing requirements.
Additional Recommendations
5
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Continue with annual inspection of fire extinguishers and maintain compliance with all State-mandated regulations.
R2:
Update Material Data Safety Sheet Binder as required.
R3:
Continue working with the consultant to develop detailed
R4:
The Board of Supervisors should continue annual visits to the County jail.
R5:
The CAO and Board of Supervisors work with the Sheriff
Findings & Recommendations
4 findings
F1:
CEO was providing non-transparent financial reports to the Board of Directors. Need to add line itemization for accountability for liens.
F2:
Incoming mail is not being date-stamped for proper tracking to meet time lines.
F3:
SVHCD still behind in audits.
F4:
No audit has been provided since FY 2011. Lack of this critical information regarding the financial status has contributed to the current crisis.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Administration must provide accurate and timely financial documents at each regular monthly meeting.
R2:
The Board needs to insure all incoming mail is date-stamped.
R3:
The Board along with Administration needs to develop an action plan to meet the short-term and long-term financial needs of SVHCD.
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