Placer County Grand Jury
• 1999-2000
Realities Program Placer County Main/minimum Jail
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
There is a need for an appropriate residential facility to provide inmates undergoing drug and alcohol treatment with housing and classrooms for counseling and education.
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R1
Acquire that portion of the building used by Facility Services as a woodshop and remodel it for the housing of 45 to 62 inmates and two related classrooms.
F2
More vocational training could be made available for inmates with the procurement of additional space.
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R2
Remove stored items from an existing storage building and convert it for use as a woodshop and automotive repair facility.
F3
There is a need to establish stabilization housing for mentally ill inmate patients.
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R3
Refurbish a currently vacant building for the housing of up to 16 mentally ill inmate patients.
F4
At least two room additions are essential to provide space for proposed expanded educational programs.
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R4
Facility Services, in cooperation with the Corrections Division, should complete the unfinished space between the Main Jail and the kitchen area to include one classroom and one multi-purpose program room.
F5
The Capital Improvements Committee, primarily composed of the County Executive Officer and the Director of Facility Services, is an advisor to the County Board of Supervisors regarding the County's overall needs regarding facility improvements and associated budgetary considerations.
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R5
The Capital Improvements Committee should favorably examine the Realities Program in detail and ultimately approve its basic provisions for a recommended concurrence of the Board of Supervisors. Respondents Placer County Board of Supervisors Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Facility Services Director Placer County Sheriff RESPONSE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: The Honorable Larry D. Gaddis Presiding Judge, Superior Court County of Placer Historic Courthouse 101 Maple Street Auburn, CA 95603