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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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El Dorado County Grand Jury • 2000-2001

Growlersberg Conservation Camp, Georgetown

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Findings 10 findings

F1 Page 42
The Growlersberg Conservation Camp is a facility that is operated jointly by the California State Department of Forestry and the California State Department of Corrections.
F2 Page 42
The facility was designed and constructed in 1966/67 as an 80-man facility. The population has increased to 132.
F3 Page 42
Some areas contained bunks beds because of over crowding.
F4 Page 42
The kitchen and food preparation area has been outfitted with a larger range than was originally installed. At this time the range hood is a hazard and does not meet Code. Plans to construct a new office building and kitchen within two years will resolve some problems.
F5 Page 42
The dining area was also designed for 80 persons so inmates must be fed in two shifts.
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Housing areas were clean and orderly 43
F7 Page 43
The kitchen food preparation area was clean and orderly. The quantity and quality of food served was satisfactory
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There are provisions for Inmate recreation. A small but adequate library is utilized by inmates on a regulated basis, with a limited number allowed to use it at any given time.
F9 Page 43
Management by the correctional staff seemed to be efficient and professional
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There was virtually no ADA compliance.

Recommendations 2