Santa Cruz County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Jails and Juvenile Hall Inspection Report Status of Inmate Management in Santa Cruz County
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
The current practice of transporting inmates off site for certain medical procedures continues to present security issues and additional expense.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
In order to reduce staff and transportation costs, and to mitigate transportation security risks, the Sheriff’s Office should expand the scope of medical services provided at the Main Jail to adequately serve the jail population and prepare for inmate growth projections due to AB 109.
F2
Uncompleted repairs to the Main Jail lobby are unsightly, unprofessional, and present potential safety hazards.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff’s Office should immediately request funding from the Board of Supervisors to complete repairs of the Main Jail lobby.
F3
Juvenile Hall lacks an outside area for exercise and recreation. This is a longstanding deficiency for the facility and the incarcerated youth.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Board of Supervisors should collaborate with all involved agencies to complete the design, permitting and construction of the already-funded multi-use recreational facility for Juvenile Hall.
Commendations 2
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CM1 Page 4Has the facility exceeded capacity since the last inspection? This facility is not at capacity and has not been for some time, due to a lower female inmate population. The average daily number of inmates is 19-21 for the facility. What is the inmate classification system? There is no classification at Blaine Street. Its population is selected from the general population of female inmates at the Main Jail. Blaine Street is a minimum-security facility.
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CM2 Page 29The average daily population is 26, with a population of 19 on one of the two days the Grand Jury visited the facility. Has the facility exceeded capacity since the last inspection? No. What is the juvenile classification system? Both male and female juveniles are separated into two sections of the facility: Ward A and Ward B. Ward A houses higher-risk juveniles, while Ward B houses lower-risk ones. The facility and classification system are adjusted to reduce gang-related behavior or other factors that increase tension within the wards.