Stanislaus County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
Reason for Investigation As mandated by Penal Code Section 919 (b), “The Grand Jury shall inquire into the
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F1
Maintenance issues are reported to and handled by Stanislaus County Public Works. 1
No recommendations for this finding
F2
A secure tunnel runs from the basement of the jail to the basement of the Stanislaus County Superior Court building, which houses a holding cell. Inmates scheduled for a court appearance are transferred through this tunnel. Inmates are held in the holding cell until called into the courtroom.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The Men's Jail is an aged building requiring continual repairs to maintain safety.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Inmates have use of televisions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Use existing televisions for educational purposes on a regular basis.
F5
Public Health Department does some health training.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
There is a secure staffed infirmary on site. A two-bed cell is used for crisis cases, but housed the same inmate for more than one and a half years. CONCLUSIONS
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Limit two-bed infirmary to acute care.
F7
Kitchen jobs are assigned without considering ergonomic rotation. CONCLUSIONS
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Every juvenile receives a medical examination within 48 hours of booking. This exceeds the state requirement of examination within 72 hours. A thorough physical is completed once a year.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Every minor admitted to Juvenile Hall is also given a mental health evaluation for the purpose of identifying suicide risks.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Nutrition and physical exercise are part of the daily routine.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Booking, fingerprinting, interview room and clerical staff presently are located in one large, open area.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
An expansion of the facility was in progress. CONCLUSIONS
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R2Provide regularly scheduled ongoing training including classes on prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol addiction, anger management and job seeking skills.
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R4Investigate the need for a chronic care facility. Stanislaus County Correctional Facilities Inspection Grand Jury Case No. 03-25-AP 2002-2003 REASON FOR INVESTIGATION As mandated by Penal Code Section 919 (b), “The Grand Jury shall inquire into the condition and management of the public prisons within the county.”
Conclusions 12
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CL1 Page 2All staff members do an acceptable job of performing their tasks within the confines of an aging facility.
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CL2 Page 2The jail infirmary was designed as an acute care facility.
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CL3 Page 4The Public Safety Center is a modern facility with up to date equipment.
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CL4 Page 4The staff at the Public Safety Center performs its duties in an adequate manner.
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CL5 Page 4Kitchen workers may experience problems due to the high noise level.
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CL6 Page 6The staff at the Honor Farm manages an aging facility.
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CL7 Page 6Contraband is a problem at the Honor Farm with exposure to the outside world through the Work Detail program and contact visits with friends and family.
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CL8 Page 6Inadequate perimeter lighting.
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CL9 Page 8The staff appears to be sensitive to the special needs of its charges.
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CL10 Page 8The programs at the facility offer youths the tools to be successful upon their return to society and to diminish recidivism.
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CL11 Page 8During the last calendar year there were not enough beds for all inmates. 8
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CL12 Page 10Lab odors in the office area and waiting room are unacceptable. 10
No Responses Found 3
Government entities assigned to respond to this report. No response documents have been linked in our database.
County of Stanislaus
Agency
Stanislaus County Coroner
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