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Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Sacramento County Grand Jury Complaint Process
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Findings 6 findings
F1
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The new jail management system (ATIMS) being implemented in the Jail will modernize and make more efficient all jail operations from intake to release.
F2
Page 111
Until the ATIMS system becomes operational, the Jail continues to process releases without regard to the time of release. This results in more than necessary late-night releases occurring on a daily basis.
F3
Page 111
There may be inconsistencies within the different shifts regarding how Court Ordered Releases (COR) are processed by Jail desk personnel and given to release officers. The chain of command, including who is responsible, is not defined.
F4
Page 111
The Jail has no written checklist type system in place to inform inmates of their options upon release.
F5
Page 111
The Jail does not have a taxi service contract or taxi voucher system that would provide persons being released in the middle of the night with the free option of a taxi service.
F6
Page 111
The present debit card system is not user friendly, does not offer a cash option, and may result in a service charge. Further, use of the system may result in the loss of amounts under $20. 2017-2018 RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 111Implementation of the new ATIMS system should be expedited and specifically be aimed at minimizing late night releases.
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R2Page 111Until implementation of ATIMS, steps should be taken to minimize late night jail releases as recommended.
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R3Page 111Existing written instructions on processing CORs should be updated with a goal of processing such releases consistently and as quickly as possible. 109
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R4Page 112A written or electronic checklist-type release form should be developed and utilized to fully inform persons being released of their options during the late night hours to incorporate all suggestions previously noted.
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R5Page 112The County should contract or use a voucher system to provide a taxi service option for late night releases.
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R6Page 112The existing debit card system should be reviewed, with the aim of making it more user friendly. Persons being released should be given cash if their balances are less than $20 2017-2018 RESPONSES The Sacramento County Sheriff provided responses to the findings and recommendations noted above on September 11, 2018. The 2018-2019 Sacramento County Grand Jury notes that the required responses are in compliance with PC Section 933 and PC Section 933.05. The Sacramento County Sheriff reported the following actions: