The County Jail, Juvenile Hall, and Holding Cells:

The Grand Jurors who participated in the tours found the conditions at each inspected facility generally clean, safe and secure for all inmates and staff, with the exception of Juvenile Hall where a sanitation issue is being addressed by staff. The Grand Jurors also observed a high degree of professionalism and respectful behavior among correctional officers, management and inmates. The inmate interviewees concurred that this observation was correct. They also agreed that facilities, food, recreation and rehabilitation programs, and visitation policies are satisfactory. Overcrowding at the Jail is a continuing observable fact, particularly for women inmates. Staff and inmates agreed that the inmate population is increasing at the Jail due to the state realignment mandate. Mental health services comprise a substantial portion of the medical services provided at the Jail and Juvenile Hall, and approximately two-thirds of the Jail inmates are on prescription medication. Management and inmates agreed that volunteers play an important role in providing services to inmates at the Jail and Juvenile Hall. Their service in providing education and counseling to inmates is invaluable. Page 9

The Grand Jury commends the high degree of professionalism of management and Correctional Officers at the Jail and at the Juvenile Hall. This includes the prompt response of management to follow-up questions posed by the Grand Jury and their prompt efforts to correct noted problems. The Grand Jury commends the Jail kitchen management and staff for producing quality meals at low cost. The Grand Jury commends Sister Theresa and her Restorative Partnership volunteers, Cal Poly students, and other volunteers for their service at Juvenile Hall.