El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
• Agency Response
Response to:
Superior Court, Placerville(PDF, 16KB)
Superior Court of California County of EL Dorado
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Findings and Recommendations 20 findings
F1
The prisoners' entrance door is rusting. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Exhibit Room should have adequate shelving. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendation.
F2
Written procedures are not being followed for discarding closed-case exhibits. About 75% of exhibits in the storage area are beyond the retention period. Response: Respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
All exhibits should be inventoried and established procedures should be followed. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court will review the findings and work with staff to implement the recommendation. Anticipate full implementation
F3
There is no person designated to manage the exhibit process. Response: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. The Court Operations Supervisor is designated to manage the exhibit process. However, specific staff are currently not assigned to work on a regular basis in discarding closed-case exhibits due to staffing shortages.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
A person should be designated to manage the exhibit process. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Court Operations Supervisor is designated to manage the exhibit process. The Court will work with staff to implement the recommendation. (cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:9) El Dorado County Superior Court Response to 02/03 Grand Jury Report
F4
No sprinkler system or fire extinguishers could be found in or near the Exhibit Room. Response: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. There is a fire hose outside the basement file room that is designated for use in the file room and exhibit room and meets fire code requirements.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
A fire extinguisher should be installed in or near the Exhibit Room. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court is currently working with County General Services for installation of a fire extinguisher in or near the Exhibit Room. Public Buildings & Property Committee Update of Pat Riley Family Court (Building 180) Formerly the Logan Building 768 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs
F5
The HVAC vents/registers are dirty. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The HVAC vents/registers should be periodically cleaned. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.
F6
The courtroom ceiling tiles are water stained. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The source of the water staining the ceiling tiles of the courtroom should be investigated and repairs should be made. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.
F7
The courtroom and office area walls have cracks. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The cracks in the courtroom and office area walls should be repaired. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.
F8
The drinking fountain fascia plate is improperly attached. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
The drinking fountain fascia plate should be properly reattached. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to implement the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury. Superior Court - Building 220 495 Main Street, Placerville
F9
The awning over the rear door entry is damaged. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R9
The bent handicap sign on the front wall near the sidewalk should be replaced. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to assist them in implementing the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.
F10
The handicap sign on the front wall near the sidewalk is bent outward and is a potential liability. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R10
Fire extinguisher locations should be clearly marked. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to assist them in implementing the recommendations.
F11
The security checkpoint is inadequate room for heavy traffic situations. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R11
Fire drills should be periodically conducted. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court has brought this to the attention of the County Risk Management department in the past. The Court had previously been a County department and currently contracts with Risk Management for Safety and Loss Prevention services. No fire drill had been conducted. The Court anticipates working with County Risk Management to implement the recommendation. El Dorado County Superior Court Response to 02/03 Grand Jury Report
F12
The space in the three lobbies is inadequate for current use. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R12
The lighting fixture diffusers should be properly installed and/or replaced as necessary. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court anticipates working with the County to assist them in implementing the recommendations. The Court does not have the ability to unilaterally make repairs or structural changes to the building, as the County is currently responsible for maintenance of court facilities. Therefore we must work cooperatively to accommodate the recommendations of the Grand Jury.
F13
The office areas are extremely cramped and lack storage space. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
No fire protection sprinkler systems or smoke detectors exist throughout the building. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R14
When juvenile cases are on calendar, restrooms should be monitored. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. The Court contracts with the Sheriff Department for court security. The Court anticipates working with the Sheriff to implement the recommendation.
F15
Some fire extinguisher locations are not clearly marked. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
No fire drills are held. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
The light diffusers on some lighting fixtures are sagging and ill fitted. In addition, one diffuser is missing in the CASA children's room. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
Air circulation is inconsistent and makeshift throughout the building. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F19
Several employees are concerned about the perceived unhealthy working environment in the building. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. (cid:9) El Dorado County Superior Court Response to 02/03 Grand Jury Report
No recommendations for this finding
F20
Employees are concerned that the restroom configuration results in vandalism by the public and inconvenient for them. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding.
No recommendations for this finding