Central California Women's Facility Detention Facility Inspection*

Recommendations 6

• R1
  The MCGJ recommends that CCWF establish and document a regular maintenance and cleaning program throughout the facility of the MCGJ report posting.
• R2
  The MCGJ recommends that CCWF initiate a regular maintenance schedule for the swamp coolers of the MCGJ report posting.
• R3
  The MCGJ recommends that CCWF test for health hazards, including mold, as a result of the water-damaged ceiling tiles of the MCGJ report posting.
• R4
  The MCGJ recommends that CCWF continue to support the PUPS program.
• R5
  The MCGJ recommends that CCWF continue to support the CCWF firefighting program. Required Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the Madera County Grand Jury requests responses as follows: From the following governing body : Central California Women’s Facility Warden 23370 Road 22 Chowchilla, CA 93610 Invited Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the Madera County Grand Jury requests responses as follows: From the following governing body : Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95841 Board of State Community and Corrections (BSCC) 2590 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95833 Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury. The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate in any Civil Grand Jury investigation. Madera County’s Behavioral Health Services Madera County Grand Jury Final Report 2324-02 June 19, 2024 42
• R6
  The MCGJ recommends that MBHS implement an internal program to support thewell-being and mental health of its employees of the MCGJ report posting. Required Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the MCGJ requests responses as follows; From the following elected county officials : Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W. 4th St. #4 Madera, CA 93637 Invited Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the MCGJ requests responses as follows; From the following governing bodies : Director of Madera County Department of Behavioral Health 209 E. 7th St., Madera, CA 93638 Note: This report was prepared using current information available on the websites listed. Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury. The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate in any Civil Grand Jury investigation. Madera County Animal Services: It’s A Dog’s Life Madera County Grand Jury Final Report 2324-03 June 19, 2024 54