Madera County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
2011-2012 Madera County Grand Jury Final Report on Valley State Prison for Women & Central California Women's Facility
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F1
The Grand Jury found that on November 4, 2011, VSPW had an inmate population of 3,358.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Grand Jury found that on February 8, 2012, CCWF had an inmate population of 3,118.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The Grand Jury found that since implementation of AB 109 in October 2011, inmate population decreased at CCWF by at least 800. AB 109 requires that non-violent, non- sexual offenders and parole violators be incarcerated in county jails rather than state prisons.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The Grand Jury found that VSPW conversion to a men’s facility is targeted to be completed by July 2013.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The Grand Jury found that once the conversion of VSPW is completed, CCWF will be the only reception center for women prisoners in California. After sentencing, all women prisoners will be sent to CCWF for evaluation and classification. Some will then be transferred to other facilities.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Grand Jury found that CCWF is the only facility to house condemned women in California. a. CCWF does not have the facilities to perform an execution. b. Executions are performed at San Quentin State Prison.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The Grand Jury found that food preparation and service at both facilities adhere to strict state guidelines and operate in a clean and efficient manner.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The Grand Jury found that meals are prepared to address religious, dietary, and medical needs.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The Grand Jury found that medical treatment for inmates is provided by California Correctional Health Care Services Division, independent from the prison management, as a result of federal court actions.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
The Grand Jury found that both facilities provide academic education, vocational training, counseling, and specialized programs for the purpose of successful reintegration into society.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The Grand Jury found that inmates can submit complaints as follows: a. by an appeal process called “602” California Prison Grievance Process; b. by accessing a toll-free number to register complaints; c. by submitting a complaint in a locked box that can be opened only by an ombudsman; or d. through the Women’s Advisory Council which is an inmate operated program.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The Grand Jury found that both facilities are clean, well-managed, and well maintained. Conclusions:
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 2
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CL1The Grand Jury concluded that, with the implementation of AB 109, prison population will decrease while increasing county jail population.
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CL2The Grand Jury concluded that AB 109 will raise the overall security classification levels of prison inmates.