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Findings and Recommendations 20 findings
F1
The majority of crimes committed by juveniles in Mendocino County are property crimes and alcohol/drug offenses.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Approximately 75% of the juveniles returning to MCJH have violated probation, mostly for drug and/or alcohol offenses.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
In general, juveniles can be sentenced up to one year in MCJH.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Juveniles sentenced to more than one year generally serve their sentence at a California Youth Authority (CYA) facility.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Approximately three inmates a year go to CYA from Mendocino County.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
MCJH had 681 bookings in the calendar year of 2005.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The maximum inmate capacity for MCJH is 43, with an approximate daily average of 41 inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
It costs approximately $160 a day to house an inmate.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Parents or guardians are charged $15 a day towards costs of incarceration, with a maximum of $750 per stay.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Approximately 30% of the amount billed to parents or guardians is actually collected.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The staff turnover rate at the MCJH is very low.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
At the time of the Grand Jury’s visit, two staff members were bilingual in English and Spanish.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Funds budgeted to cover anticipated costs of mandated training for future hires are insufficient.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
additional funding be budgeted for mandated training of MCJH staff. (Finding 13)
F14
West Hills School, which is located at MCJH, is operated by the Mendocino County Office of Education.
No recommendations for this finding
F15
JH inmates can earn a high school diploma or a GED and earn college credit.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
Proceeds from the inmates’ payphones at MCJH are used exclusively for youth programs, including recreational equipment and magazine subscriptions.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
There are Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programs available for MCJH inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
There currently is no work program available to which the courts can refer youth in Mendocino County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
a work program for juvenile offenders be reinstated (a recommendation also made in the Mendocino County Grand Jury report on the MCJH of 2004-05). (Findings 18, 19, 20) Comments According to Mendocino County law enforcement personnel, gang activity is increasing drastically; the implications of that for MCJH are extensive and serious. The Grand Jury found the facility to be clean and safe and wishes to commend the staff and administration of the MCJH for their excellent work despite budgetary constraints. It has been estimated that a limited work program for juvenile offenders in the Ukiah Valley could be implemented for $70,000, to be operational within three weeks of funding. A fully funded county-wide program would cost approximately $280,000, the same amount budgeted in the past. The Grand Jury believes that such a program would significantly reduce costs to the County for MCJH as well as other programs. Response Required Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (Findings 3, 8, 9, 10, Recommendations 1, 2) Mendocino County Juvenile Hall Facility Manager (Findings 3, 8, 9, 10, Recommendations 1, 2) Mendocino County Chief Probation Officer (Findings 8, 9, 10, Recommendation 2) Judge, Mendocino County Juvenile Court (Findings 8, 9, 10, Recommendation 2)
F19
A previously funded Mendocino County work program was demonstrated to be effective and beneficial in the rehabilitation of juveniles.
No recommendations for this finding
F20
A work program can serve as an effective court diversion for youth who otherwise would be in MCJH.
No recommendations for this finding
Comments 1
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CO1According to Mendocino County law enforcement personnel, gang activity is increasing drastically; the implications of that for MCJH are extensive and serious. Page 2 of 3 Mendocino County Grand Jury 2005-2006 The Grand Jury found the facility to be clean and safe and wishes to commend the staff and administration of the MCJH for their excellent work despite budgetary constraints. It has been estimated that a limited work program for juvenile offenders in the Ukiah Valley could be implemented for $70,000, to be operational within three weeks of funding. A fully funded county-wide program would cost approximately $280,000, the same amount budgeted in the past. The Grand Jury believes that such a program would significantly reduce costs to the County for MCJH as well as other programs. Response Required Mendocino County Board of Supervisors (Findings 3, 8, 9, 10, Recommendations 1, 2) Mendocino County Juvenile Hall Facility Manager (Findings 3, 8, 9, 10, Recommendations 1, 2) Mendocino County Chief Probation Officer (Findings 8, 9, 10, Recommendation 2) Judge, Mendocino County Juvenile Court (Findings 8, 9, 10, Recommendation 2) Page 3 of 3 Mendocino County Grand Jury 2005-2006
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