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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Mendocino County Grand Jury • 1998-1999

Mendocino County Public Defender

5 pages

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 13

All of the Deputy Defenders employed at the time of the present PD's appointment have either been dismissed, quit, or have transferred to other County departments.

F2 Page 13

When the independent Alternate Public Defenders Office began in 1997, several Deputy Defenders chose to move to that office.

F3 Page 13

One Deputy Defender went out on disability and some took higher paying jobs in other counties.

F4 Page 13

Two of the former Deputy Defenders are now working in the District Attorney's office. Staff Morale Findings

F5 Page 14

Funds collected for attendance at the seminars go to an account which pays costs involved in preparation of the seminar materials.

Recommendations 3

R1
Page 16

The PD must comply with all relevant Labor Code requirements. 2. The District Attorney should investigate the improper filing of workers compensation claims by the PD. Overtime Requirements
R2
Page 13

The PD should look into the need for better security at the entryway counter. Workers Compensation Claim
R3
Page 13

The BOS should establish a uniform flex-time policy. Potential Conflict of Interest