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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Imperial County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Annual Inspection Jusification: California State Law mandates that the Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) will
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Findings 4 findings
F1
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Centinela State Prison is a well-run prison with no major issues discovered. ICGJ members were able to inspect the prison with no restrictions and the staff were professional and extremely knowledgeable.
F2
Page 27
The dining area, much like the Calipatria Facility, is understaffed staffed and pose elevated risk to inmates and staff.
F3
Page 27
The family visitation units are poorly suited in appearance for family visits with children.
F4
Page 27
ICGJ observed a maintenance list posted in A yard with items dating back to 2023, was unclear if these issues have been addressed but consisted of items of both plumbing and electrical nature.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 27Increase staffing levels of dining areas during feeding.
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R2Page 27It is recommended that a more pleasant ambiance of the family visiting area be improved by placing pictures or positive murals painted by detainees.
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R3Page 27Review policy on maintenance list to ensure items pending are addressed and/or remove from pending list when completed.