Yolo County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
A Snapshot in Time An Overview of the Yolo County Jail
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
The current tracking system for inmate grievances (paper, pens) does not lend itself to analysis of the dispositions, tracking or data searching to make reports, discern trends or proactively identify areas of concern.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The grand jury recommends that the YCSO utilize computer programming already procured and paid for by Yolo County, Microsoft Excel, to establish a simple computerized grievance system. If necessary, the grand jury recommends that the YCSO request funding from the County Board of Supervisors to fund a basic computerized grievance system. This should be completed
F2
There are inadequate pre-release planning and resources available for inmates pending release. RECOMMENDATIONS 2 https://www.yolocounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/65272/637414760246630000; accessed 04/23/2022 5
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The YCSO should develop a procedure and train staff to use the computerized grievance tracking system
Additional Recommendations 1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R3The YCSO should prioritize the hiring of a full-time program coordinator to better support inmates in preparing for their release back into our communities, by December 31, 2022. COMMENDATIONS It should be noted that the grand jury was not made aware of any formal complaints from the public regarding the MDC. REQUIRED RESPONSES Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05, the YCGJ requests a response from the Yolo County Sheriff to Recommendations R-1 through R-3 by October 1, 2022. EXHIBIT A: BSCC approval to the Yolo County Sherriff’s Office to continue to suspend standards at the MDC, April 4, 2022. EXHIBIT B: Yolo County Sheriff’s Office’s Detention Division Policy Manual 8 9 10 EXHIBIT C: Copy of Grievance Log in 2021 11
Commendations 1
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CM1It should be noted that the grand jury was not made aware of any formal complaints from the public regarding the MDC.
Agency Responses 2
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.