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Nevada County Grand Jury • 2003-2004

Correctional and Holding Facilities in Nevada County Reason for Investigation California Penal Code Section 919(B)

Published: September 27, 2004 19 pages

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Findings 5 findings

The WBCF was opened in 1992 and designed to accommodate 223 inmates - 7 females, 216 males, and 5 medical cells.

Since its construction, the number of female inmates held at the facility has been increasing and is currently averaging 20 to 30. At the time of the inspection, WBCF had a total population of 166 inmates - 145 males, and 21 females.

All inmates are assigned to housing units and activities using California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15 Classification Plan. Classification is based on sex, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the inmates and staff. Housing unit assignments are accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in the facility.

Due to space limitations and the current numerous inmate classifications requirements, the female population is being housed in the minimum-security dormitory style area of the WBCF.

The staff of WBCF has initiated an in-house training academy for new correctional officers. This training, which meets the state standards, has reduced the expense of training and has been made available to neighboring counties. Truckee Substation

Recommendations 4

R1

The Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff should expend every effort to see that the changing mix of housing needs at WBCF are in compliance with CCR Tile 15.
R2

The Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff must begin making plans for the long-term expansion of WBCF to meet the future requirements.
R3

In the interest of public safety, the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff, must ensure that the open carport at the Truckee Substation be secured with a physical barrier.
R4

The Sheriff should have the new Nevada County Courthouse Holding Facility radios placed into service as soon as the frequency testing is completed.

Conclusions 3

CL1 Page 2

The mix of inmates at WBCF has changed since its construction. This makes the existing housing facilities inadequate to meet the CCR Title 15 Classification Plan.
CL2 Page 2

Although Truckee Substation is satisfactory for its intended use, there is concern regarding officer and public safety as well as prisoner escape when transferring inmates in and out of the facility.
CL3 Page 2

The current communications gap at the Nevada County Courthouse Holding Facility causes a void in the law enforcement countywide communication system.

No Responses Found 2

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