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Lake County Grand Jury • 2009-2010

South Court Holding Facility Oversight

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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings

F1 Page 263
The general population cell is usable but in unsightly soiled condition.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 264
The Grand Jury recommends that County Building and Grounds Department or State Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) perform repair of ceiling leaks and restore wall paint, floors and lighting to original condition in general population cell. (F1)
R6
Page 264
It is recommended that the Sheriff have California Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspect this facility. (F1, F2, F6, F7) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Lake County Sheriff – (90 days) (R2, R3, R5, R6)  Lake County Building and Grounds via the Board of Supervisors – (90 days) (R1, R4) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee Public Services Committee Table of Contents  Complaints Water Drainage 9-11 251  Oversights Clearlake City Parks 253 Lake County/City Area Planning Council 257 Lake County Parks 261 Lakeport City Parks 277 Lake Transit Authority 283 Middletown Public Library/Senior Center Project 287 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F2 Page 263
The general population cell has areas where inmates are not visible during routine checks due to shape of window, poor lighting and architecture.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
Page 264
The Grand Jury asks Sheriff’s Department to consider updating officers’ station, maximizing space, efficiency and lighting when funding allows. (F2)
R3
Page 264
The Grand Jury recommends Sheriff’s Department request convex mirrors for appropriate placement. (F2, F3, F4, F5)
R6
Page 264
It is recommended that the Sheriff have California Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspect this facility. (F1, F2, F6, F7) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Lake County Sheriff – (90 days) (R2, R3, R5, R6)  Lake County Building and Grounds via the Board of Supervisors – (90 days) (R1, R4) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee Public Services Committee Table of Contents  Complaints Water Drainage 9-11 251  Oversights Clearlake City Parks 253 Lake County/City Area Planning Council 257 Lake County Parks 261 Lakeport City Parks 277 Lake Transit Authority 283 Middletown Public Library/Senior Center Project 287 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F3 Page 263
Cell door windows have limited, potentially unsafe views of cell interiors.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 264
The Grand Jury recommends Sheriff’s Department request convex mirrors for appropriate placement. (F2, F3, F4, F5)
F4 Page 263
Utilizing the vans as temporary holding cells is costly and a higher safety risk.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
Page 264
The Grand Jury recommends Sheriff’s Department request convex mirrors for appropriate placement. (F2, F3, F4, F5)
R5
Page 264
Recognizing that court needs are important but inmate and officer safety is paramount, the Grand Jury recommends, again, that the Sheriff eliminate vehicles as holding areas. (F4)
F5 Page 263
Due to the common Public Defender practice of seeing clients at the holding facility, there is often a waiting line for the single attorney-client room. Last minute consultations, even some initial consultations, must sometimes be conducted in the hallways: hearings are delayed and confidentiality is 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee compromised. Staff indicated clients, staff and court become irritated with this situation.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 264
The Grand Jury recommends Sheriff’s Department request convex mirrors for appropriate placement. (F2, F3, F4, F5)
F6 Page 264
Officers’ station presents crowded, undesirable working conditions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Page 264
It is recommended that the Sheriff have California Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspect this facility. (F1, F2, F6, F7) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Lake County Sheriff – (90 days) (R2, R3, R5, R6)  Lake County Building and Grounds via the Board of Supervisors – (90 days) (R1, R4) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee Public Services Committee Table of Contents  Complaints Water Drainage 9-11 251  Oversights Clearlake City Parks 253 Lake County/City Area Planning Council 257 Lake County Parks 261 Lakeport City Parks 277 Lake Transit Authority 283 Middletown Public Library/Senior Center Project 287 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F7 Page 264
The Folger Adams keys are ergonomically unsound.
Related Recommendations (2)
R4
Page 264
The Grand Jury recommends County Building and Grounds or AOC phase- out institutional Folger Adams locks and keys as soon as funds are available. (F7)
R6
Page 264
It is recommended that the Sheriff have California Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspect this facility. (F1, F2, F6, F7) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Lake County Sheriff – (90 days) (R2, R3, R5, R6)  Lake County Building and Grounds via the Board of Supervisors – (90 days) (R1, R4) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee Public Services Committee Table of Contents  Complaints Water Drainage 9-11 251  Oversights Clearlake City Parks 253 Lake County/City Area Planning Council 257 Lake County Parks 261 Lakeport City Parks 277 Lake Transit Authority 283 Middletown Public Library/Senior Center Project 287 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Services Committee 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury