Madera County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Valley State Prison On November 17, 2023, the Madera County Grand Jury (mcgj) completed an inspection of Valley State*
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings
F1
The MCGJ finds that VSP has overpopulated the facility and is far exceeding the designed capacity limits.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The MCGJ recommends that VSP meet the State-authorized capacity
F2
The MCGJ finds that VSP provides a multi-faceted environment with the goal of rehabilitation and the reduction of recidivism.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MCGJ recommends that VSP continue to develop the multi-faceted environment for the purpose of rehabilitation and the reduction of recidivism. Required Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the Madera County Grand Jury requests responses from the following governing body : Valley State Prison Warden 21633 Avenue 24 Chowchilla, California 93610 Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95841 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 : Board of State and Community 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.
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