Napa County Criminal Justice Facilities: County Jail and Juvenile Hall*

Commendations 3

• CM1
  The growing number of inmates with gang affiliations
• CM2
  Increased female population Jail overcrowding Mental health services Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) staff is working with the Criminal Justice Committee, under the direction of the Napa County Board of Supervisors, to develop Phase II of the Adult Correction System Master Plan which includes the building of a new jail facility at a location to be determined. This plan will address many of the issues the County faces in dealing with its future inmate population. The County recently approved the opening of a Community Corrections Services Center (CCSC) in an effort to reduce the estimated 80 percent recidivism rate by providing intensive therapy, training and Global Positioning System bracelets for medium and high risk offenders. The Grand Jury was informed that the planned CCSC facility was opened in February, 2009 and is located in downtown Napa. The new Director of the NCDC was hired August 2008 and served one month at the time of the Grand Jury inspection. However, the new Director, with his assistant, cooperated in the Grand Jury inspection and review. The Grand Jury was impressed with the Director's past work experience, his knowledge of the corrections system and criminal behavior as well as his vision for the future operations of the NCDC. Napa County Juvenile Hall The current NCJH facility began operation in 2005. The Grand Jury found the facility clean, well maintained and secure. The Chief Probation Officer serves as Director of NCJH and has held this position for five years. Various members of the staff participated in the interview and inspection. The facility and programs are all designed to engage and rehabilitate youth. The staff is knowledgeable, maintains discipline and a strict regimen of activities. The juveniles are treated with respect and courtesy.
• CM3
  The Grand Jury commends the new Director and staff of the NCDC for their dedication and commitment to exploring new programs and ideas to reduce recidivism and address inmate needs. The Grand Jury also noted the level of respect and professionalism among staff and administration. Inmates consider the NCJ be better than neighboring counties and felt that NCDC officers really cared about their welfare. The Grand Jury also commends the Director and staff at NCJH for their dedication toward finding innovative and effective programs in an ongoing effort to provide youth with alternative lifestyles and reduce recidivism. GLOSSARY/BIBLIOGRAPHY/APPENDIX CCSC - Community Corrections Service Center CJC – Criminal Justice Committee IMPACT – Juvenile Day Camp IT – Information Technology NCDC - Napa County Department of Corrections NCJ – Napa County Jail NCJH - Napa County Juvenile Hall POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training

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