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Napa County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
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Findings 3 findings
F1
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The Napa County Jail lacks adequate programming, especially for long-term incarcerated persons. Now that the Covid-19 State of Emergency has been lifted (March 2023), it is not reasonable to wait for the new jail to provide broader programs for incarcerated persons.
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Women are not offered equitable work opportunities at the Napa County Jail.
F3
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The re-entry facility is not currently used and is likely not going to be used for its intended purpose.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 47The Napa County Grand Jury recommends that the Director of Corrections increase programs for IPs by December 31, 2023. If the space constraints are a limitation, the jury recommends NCJ increase online programs.
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R2Page 47The Napa County Grand Jury recommends that the Director of Corrections implement work opportunities for women
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R3Page 47The Napa County Grand Jury recommends that the Board of Supervisors continue to work diligently with the State to find and implement a long term solution for the use of the re-entry facility and provide quarterly updates to the public until a long term solution is implemented.
Commendations 7
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CM1 Page 47Directorof theDepartmentof Corrections:F1, F2, R1,R2
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CM2 Page 47Boardof Supervisors:F3, R3 ReportsissuedbytheGrandJurydonotidentifyindividualsinterviewed.PenalCodesection929requiresthatreportsof the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides informationtotheGrandJury. 28 NAPA COUNTY GRAND WRY 2022-2023 FINAL REPORT JUNE 21, 2023 NAPA COUNTY WVENILE HALL Compliance and Implementation Report 2022-2023 Grand Jury Report on Compliance and Implementation of Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations and Responses 2019-2020: "Napa County Juvenile Hall Exceptional Cost 29 2021-2022: "Napa County Juvenile Hall" SUMMARY The 2022-2023 Napa County Grand Jury (Jury) performed a Compliance and Implementation Review oft he Napa County Juvenile Hall (NCJH) responses to reports issued by the 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 Napa County Grand Juries. The Jury reviewed these responses and chose to investigate the progress that has been made on the NCJH agreed-upon findings and recommendations made in these reports. The Jury identified responses to four findings and recommendations where the NCJH committed to performing specific actions. The topics oft hese actions included staffing, program effectiveness, the New Horizons Academy, and library services. With the exception ofs taffing, the Jury found that compliance and implementation is in process.
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CM3 Page 54The Napa Grand Jury commends the NCJH for managing the Covid-19 pandemic with minimal cases. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES The following responses are required pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05: From the following county officials within 90 days: • Board of Supervisors: Fl, F2, F3, F4 The following unelected local government officials are invited to respond within 90 days: • The Napa County Chief Probation Officer: Fl, F2, F3, F4 • Superintendent, Napa County Juvenile Hall: Fl, F2, F3, F4 Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 34 35 Summary The use of technology by County departments and residents has increased significantly over the past several years. Robust Information Technology (IT) is imperative to the reliable and efficient function of County government operations and the delivery of services to the public. People have a growing expectation for increased availability and access to systems and services because of rapid advances in technology and a shift to more online services. Access to these services 24/7 has become a baseline expectation for both the employees of the County and the general public. Live video streaming Board of Supervisors (BOS) meetings, online minutes and agendas, property and geographical information, public records, County budgets, online forms and filings processes are all examples of online services expected today. Effective implementation of IT is key to enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and turning data into useful information, which in turn provides better customer experiences for both County employees and citizens. Integrated, strategic and resilient County IT plans are critical to meet these needs. The 2022-2023 Napa County Grand Jury (Jury) investigated the County's IT structure including the interactive processes between departments and the management of these systems. Areas such as departmental planning, budgeting, structure, and support are key interests. The Jury fmds a need for a more strategic and cross-departmental strategy for IT and makes recommendations for how to achieve these goals.
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CM4 Page 371.TheGrand Jury commendstheAngwin VolunteerFirefighterCompanyfor theirmorale buildingstrategiesbyprovidinganexerciseandweightroomatthefirestationfor use bythe volunteersduringtheirleisuretime. 2.TheGrand Jury commendstheCarnerosVolunteerFireChiefandtheNapaCountyFire DeputyFireChieffor theirefforts insecuringfundingfromtheNapaValleyVintnersAssociation topurchasefor eachvolunteerfirefightercompanythesoftwareandhardwarefor a“real-time volunteeronlinestaffingavailabilitysystem.” 3.TheGrand Jury commendstheCalFiremanagementteamfor theirvisionandprofessionalism indealingwithrecentadministrativechangesintheNapaCountyFireDepartment. 4.TheGrand Jury commendstheNapaCountyFireDepartmentandtheCountyof Napafor the planninganddevelopmentof anew,two-bay,volunteersatellitefirestationintheCarneros regionof NapaCounty.
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CM5 Page 61Napa County ITS is effective in implementing application systems and enhancements on behalf of separate departmental needs. This effectiveness includes project management and support.
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CM6 Page 125TheGrand Jury acknowledgestheincrediblework thatisaccomplishedbytheProbation Department’s staff. Theyhavebeenchargedwithmanaginghighlychallengingandattimes stressful circumstancestiedtothesupervisionof probationers. Thereareongoingrisks of danger giventheirsupervisionduties. TheProbationDepartmentstaff playsanimportantroleinprovidingthecourtswithkey informationandrecommendationsregardingbail,sentencing,probationrevocationmatters,and ongoingriskfactors. Theywork withlargecaseloadsandmakedecisionsthatareintendedto reduceprobationers’recidivism. Theydeserverecognitionfor working withadifficult populationandfor showing compassiontoindividualsheldinthecriminaljusticesystemso that theycanachievegreaterpotentialtoreentersociety. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES
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CM7 Page 130TheGrand Jury commendstheNapaCountyPHD for theirdedication,leadership,and commitmenttotheresidentsof NapaCountyinallaspectsof theCounty’s Covidresponse, includingprovidingCovidvaccinations.