Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2006-2007
Report on the Inspection of Detention Facilities in Contra Costa County
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
Facilities inspected by the Grand Jury included: a. County Detention Facilities – Martinez, West County (Richmond), and Marsh Creek (Clayton). b. Superior Court Temporary Holding Facilities – Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond, and Walnut Creek. c. Probation Department – Juvenile Hall (Martinez), Chris Adams Center (Martinez), and the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility (The Byron Boy’s Ranch). d. City Jails – Antioch, El Cerrito, Hercules, Kensington, Lafayette, Martinez, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek. 2
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Grand Jury inspections of the above-mentioned facilities were conducted in accordance with California Corrections Standards Authority guidelines. California Corrections Standards Authority regulations are contained in Title 15 and Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
County detention facility inspections (Martinez, West County, and Marsh Creek) included a review of common incident reports, grievance procedures, inmate requests for information, medical care practices, telephone and visiting procedures, and adherence to “72-hour requirement” for court hearings. Performance in all areas was found to be satisfactory. Site visits also included selected interviews with detainees to identify any areas of concern. None were identified.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
A review was made of the Inmate Welfare Fund-Canteen Program for the County Detention Facilities. The administration of the fund and program are consistent with the goals and objectives set forth by the oversight board. The operation of the fund includes appropriate and effective management controls and practices.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
A review of the circumstances surrounding, and subsequent internal investigation of, two “Deaths in Custody” at the Martinez Detention Facility in 2006 led to the conclusion that procedures followed by the detention staff were consistent with CSA standards.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Office of the Sheriff (“Sheriff”) plans to remodel the women’s holding area within the intake section in the Martinez Detention Facility to improve security.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Sheriff should implement the plan to remodel the women’s holding area within the intake section of the Martinez Detention Facility.
F7
Modifications are underway in the Martinez Detention Facility to secure all movable housing unit furniture to the floor or to adjacent stationary objects to reduce vandalism and to discourage its use as weapons. To date, four of six housing modules have been so modified.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff should complete the project to secure all movable furniture to the floor or to adjacent stationary objects in the Martinez Detention Facility housing units to avoid vandalism and to discourage its use as weapons.
F8
The West County Detention Facility has experienced plumbing problems in several detainee housing unit showers. These problems were reported to the County General Services Department more than six months ago and corrections have not been made.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Sheriff should insist that the General Services Department promptly repair the shower plumbing problems in the affected West County Detention Facility housing units.
F9
The West County Detention Facility’s security cameras offer only fixed views. Staff members are unable to modify their fields of view to focus on selected areas or individuals of interest outside of the cameras’ current fixed views.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Sheriff should replace the West County Detention Facility’s current fixed-view security cameras with new units that will allow staff members to modify their fields of view as required.
F10
The floor covering immediately adjacent to the jail cell area in the Richmond Superior Court Holding facility was found to be in need of replacement. Repair or refinishing does not appear to be a viable option. CONCLUSION All of the facilities inspected were found to meet or exceed the minimum inspection standards established by the State of California Corrections Standards Authority.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Sheriff should follow-up with the General Services Department to accomplish the replacement of the floor covering immediately adjacent to the jail cells in the Richmond Superior Court Holding Facility.
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 4All of the facilities inspected were found to meet or exceed the minimum inspection standards established by the State of California Corrections Standards Authority.
No Responses Found 2
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