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Extracted from Consolidated Report
This investigation was originally published as part of a larger consolidated report containing multiple investigations. View the consolidated PDF for the complete document.
Merced County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
John Latorraca Correctional Facility
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Findings 5 findings
F1
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That the JLCF is in an advanced state of decay.
F2
Page 35
That the county has received a $40 million grant in 2015 for the phase one (1) upgrading of the facility and the County has allocated $5 million in funds to upgrade the facility.
F3
Page 35
That no funds have been released to begin the project based on unfulfilled conditions of approval.
F4
Page 35
That no sources have been identified for the implementation of phase 2 providing for the replacement of the Main Jail and facilities at JLCF.
F5
Page 35
That the County has new, or modified, contracts for the commissary and medical services.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 35That the maintenance staff be increased to maintain the facility and address issues in a timely manner.
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R2Page 35That the County put the highest priority on completing the grant requirements needed for release of the funding so construction can begin on Phase one (1).
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R3Page 35That the Board of Supervisors identify funding sources for the implementation of Phase two (2). Phase two (2) will replace jail facilities at both the JLCF and the Main Jail in downtown Merced. REQUEST FOR RESPONSE(S) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the following responses are requested: • Merced County Board of Supervisors respond to F1, F2, F3, F4, R1, R2 and R3 • Merced County Sheriff Vernon Warnke respond to F1, F2, F3, F4, R1, R2, and R3