Orange County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
The State of Orange County Jails 05/12/03, 248k
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Findings and Recommendations 15 findings
F1
The county jails have been overcrowded for the past two decades.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The OCSD attempt to achieve compliance with State standards for local detention facilities and begin planning for new jail beds. (Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
F2
The current rated capacity of the county jail system is 4,133 beds.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The jails operated at 121% over rated capacity in the year 2002.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The OCSD develop a master plan of the James A. Musick facility. (Findings 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8)
F4
The OCSD uses several options to reduce inmate population.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Approximately 8,500 inmates were released early in the year 2002.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Theo Lacy Facility will be completely built out during 2005.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The OCSD seek funding approval for staff at the Theo Lacy expansion. (Findings 6, 11) Food Services
F7
The only current jail site that is available for expansion is the James A. Musick facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The OCSD begin an in-depth need assessment immediately. (Findings 7, 8, 9, and 10)
F8
The OCSD predicts a need for 8,050 total beds by the year 2010.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The most recent needs assessment by OCSD was completed in 1998.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Jail maintenance costs for the past two years have been nearly $10 million.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Staffing for the beds at Theo Lacy, scheduled to open in 2005, has not received budget approval. Food Services
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The James A. Musick Facility produces food products for annual savings of $500,000.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Food Services is planning the implementation of a cook-chill system. A $280,000 cost savings within the first two years of operation is projected. Correctional Programs
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Food Services continue the planning of a centralized cook-chill food production system to provide a more cost-effective system. (Finding 13) Correctional Programs
F14
A wide variety of educational and vocational programs are available in the Orange County jails.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The OCSD continue to operate programs that provide educational and vocational skills for inmates, and continue to increase the literacy rate and the “pass” rate for GED testing. (Findings 14, 15)
F15
The Sheriff’s Department does not collect data to evaluate program success. Responses to Findings 1- 15 are required from the Orange County Sheriff. Responses to Findings 1,7,9, and 11 are required from the Board of Supervisors.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The OCSD collect data to evaluate success of programs. (Finding 15) Responses to Recommendations 1-7 are required from the Orange County Sheriff. Responses to Recommendations 1-5 are required from the Board of Supervisors. 9
Agency Responses 1
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.