Orange County Grand Jury
• 2006-2007
• Agency Response
The State of Orange County Jails and Programs
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
The entire Theo Lacy Building B is staffed almost exclusively by OCSD deputies working scheduled overtime.
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R1
The OCSD should expand their hiring program to reduce the need for using overtime deputies in the OC Jails. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-1.)
F2
The proposed California State Prison Reform Plan would significantly increase the number of inmates at the OC Jails.
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R2
The OCSD and OC Board of Supervisors should continue to work with state legislators to insure that the proposed State Prison Reform Plan does not burden the OC jails. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-2.)
F3
Relief from inmate overcrowding in OC Jails is at least two to three years away.
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R3
The OCSD and OC Board of Supervisors should consider expediting contract approval for the expansion of the JMF and selecting construction companies who can quickly build-out the JMF. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-3.)
F4
OC jails are housing a large number of California state prisoners and are not being compensated appropriately. 15 2006-2007 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY
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R4
The OCSD should continue working with the California state prison authorities to ensure OC inmates are transported expeditiously to California state prisons and to request more funding to cover the non-reimbursed cost of housing state prisoners. (This recommendation arises from Finding F-4.)
F5
IRS has insufficient staff to assess all the high-risk re-offenders in OC jails. Responses to Findings F-1 through F-5 are required from the Orange County Sheriff- Coroner. RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each recommendation will be responded to by the government entity to which it is addressed. The responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Based on the findings of this report, the 2006-2007 Orange County Grand Jury makes the following recommendations:
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R5
The OCSD and OC Board of Supervisors should consider increasing IRS’ funding for assessing high-risk re-offenders. (This recommendation arises from Finding F- 5.)
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Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.