Imperial County Grand Jury • 2006-2007

Imperial County Grand Jury Procedures Manual Civil Grand Jury*

Published: July 14, 2006 195 pages

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Findings 6 findings

Progress Problems encountered or anticipated.

Significant findings.

Need for additional assistance. 4.

Commendations (if any)

Fieldwork since last report.

Interview and meetings to be held. The purposes served by periodic committee progress reports are four-fold: They ensure investigations get off to a timely start. • They force the committee to codify its work. • They provide a forum for the remaining jurors to review the • committee's work or suggest avenues of investigation the committee may have overlooked. They minimize the chance for duplication of effort between committees. Except in special circumstances, these reports should take no more • than five minutes (i.e., about an hour and a half per meeting for all committee reports). In the event that progress is being made in a timely manner and no • significant items have been uncovered by the committee since the last report, these reports can be made on a "by exception" basis (i.e., "only the following exceptions to the last report"). Oral Final Reports Because of the nature of the oral reports in the Grand Jury cycle, it should be expected that there will be areas of the investigation that are not yet complete and require further work. Additionally (and a unique aspect of oral reports) is the need to address the underlying documentation for each of the committee's findings. Nothing can so easily undermine the work of the whole Grand Jury as a February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL report in which undocumented and incorrect findings are presented. Grand Jury members should be punctilious about questioning the basis for each finding laid before the jury. During presentation of oral reports, members of the Grand Jury should refrain from making comments about the committee's report until after delivery of the report is complete. At that time, questions should be elicited from each member of the jury concerning completeness and accuracy of the report. In responding to these questions, the committee chairperson should take the opportunity to call upon the other committee members (depending on their area of expertise) to answer the question. HELPFUL HINT TO FOREPERSON During this and other Grand Jury sessions, ensure that discussions of committee oral and draft report, or indeed any Grand Jury discussions, remain focused on the subject at hand. Diversions are insidious and basically waste time. Following presentation of the final oral report, there is no need (and indeed a good reason not) to vote on individual findings until they are reduced to writing by the committee. This ensures absolute accuracy as to the actual finding and recommendation accepted by the jury. Written Draft Reports When the oral reports are deemed satisfactory by the Grand Jury, the committee should be directed to complete the remaining areas of its investigation and proceed with preparing a draft final written report. However, in completing the investigation, the committee must remain sensitive to the need for keeping the whole Grand Jury informed of any unique or significant developments, especially as they relate to findings and recommendations. Once the committee's investigation is substantially complete (usually in late January or early February, in order to meet a June 30th final report publication date), the committee should make a written draft report for Grand Jury review and comment at the next Grand Jury meeting. This report should take the form of the Final Report, i.e.:

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Progress Problems encountered or anticipated.
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Significant findings.
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Need for additional assistance.
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Commendations (if any)
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Findings and Recommendations
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Interview and meetings to be held. The purposes served by periodic committee progress reports are four-fold: They ensure investigations get off to a timely start. • They force the committee to codify its work. • They provide a forum for the remaining jurors to review the • committee's work or suggest avenues of investigation the committee may have overlooked. They minimize the chance for duplication of effort between committees. Except in special circumstances, these reports should take no more • than five minutes (i.e., about an hour and a half per meeting for all committee reports). In the event that progress is being made in a timely manner and no • significant items have been uncovered by the committee since the last report, these reports can be made on a "by exception" basis (i.e., "only the following exceptions to the last report"). Oral Final Reports Because of the nature of the oral reports in the Grand Jury cycle, it should be expected that there will be areas of the investigation that are not yet complete and require further work. Additionally (and a unique aspect of oral reports) is the need to address the underlying documentation for each of the committee's findings. Nothing can so easily undermine the work of the whole Grand Jury as a February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL report in which undocumented and incorrect findings are presented. Grand Jury members should be punctilious about questioning the basis for each
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Sect'y 8:15 Foreperson
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Attend to new business. February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL SAMPLE AGENDA MEETING AGENDA (Date) El Centro Courthouse, Basement, 939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA
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Announcements. Informing the assembly of other subjects and events. February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL
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Adjournment. The meeting ends by a vote, or by general constant (or by chair's decision if time of adjournment was prearranged by vote). QUORUM A quorum is the number of members that must be present for business to be conducted legally. The actual number is usually stated in the bylaws. MOTIONS A motion is a proposal that the assembly take a stand or take action on some issue. Members can:
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What additional suggestions do you have about your department and how the Grand Jury can help improve it? IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL GRAND JURY FACILITY INSPECTION/REVIEW WORKSHEET GRAND JUROR_____ DATE OF TOUR_____ FACILITY____

Conclusions 2

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concern Recommendations (if applicable) Commendation
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(10) (11) (12) Introduction Purpose & scope Purpose Areas of concern Procedures Areas of concern

Commendations 2

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Response required (if applicable) Resources: Describe any agencies from which information was obtained (not always advisable) (4) (5) (6) Purpose & scope Responsibilities Summary Areas of concern Description
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Commendation Exhibits (7) (8) (9) Members Name of committee Committee interest Areas of responsibility Testimony taken Purposes Areas of review Areas of study

Comments 14

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Have all jail personnel received the minimum 40-hour California P.O.S.T. training in jail procedures? Ask to see confirmation of such training of at least one person. Is one person with P.O.S.T. training on duty in the jail on each watch? If not, explain. 2.
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whether approved by any dietitian. MAINTENANCE
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Is there any update on the initial training, or other special training on such subjects as suicide prevention, fire evacuation, first aid? Ask to see the Jail Procedures Manual. Which official(s) has received the 80-hour California P.O.S.T. training in jail management?
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dayroom. HEALTH AND SAFETY At time of booking, is arrestee asked about any health problems such as heart trouble, hepatitis,
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Are translators available for assistance with non-English speaking arrestees? Who are they and where are they located? Upon booking, is the arrestee told of the charge and bail against him? Are the bail procedures
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explained? If not at booking, when? Are phone rights and bail procedures in English and Spanish prominently posted in jail area? If
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not, explain. Are arrestees offered use of a phone at time of booking? Are the dates and times of the offer and
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completion of a call recorded on any booking document? Are portable phones available to prisoners in the cell area? If not, ask for the procedures on
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additional phone calls when requested by prisoners. Are phones operative? MEALS
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YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR at the date, time, and place shown in the box below UNLESS you make a special agreement with the person named in Item 3: Time: Date: a. Address: b.
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AND YOU ARE ordered to appear in person. a. ordered to appear in person and to produce the records described in b. the accompanying declaration. The PERSONAL ATTENDANCE of the custodian or other qualified witness and the production of copies of the original records is REQUIRED by this subpoena. The procedure authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 1560, and Sections 1561 and 1562, of the Evidence Code will not be deemed sufficient compliance with this subpoena.
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Person serving: Not a registered California process server. a. California sheriff, marshal, or constable. b. Registered California process server. c. Employee or independent contractor of a registered California process server. d. Exempt from registration under Bus. & Prof. Code section 22350(b). e. Registered professional photocopier. f. Exempt from registration under Bus. & Prof. Code section 22451. g. Name, address, and telephone number and, if applicable, county of registration and h. number. I declare under penalty of perjury under the (For California sheriff, marshal, or constable laws of the State of California that the use only) foregoing is true and correct. I certify that the foregoing is true and correct Date: Date: \triangleright ➣ (SIGNATURE) (SIGNATURE) February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL GRAND JURY SECRECY ADMONITION TO WITNESS You are admonished not to reveal to any person, except as directed by the court, what questions were asked or what responses were given or any other matters concerning the nature or subject of the investigation of the Grand Jury, which you learned during your appearance before the Grand Jury. This admonition continues until such time as the Grand Jury report on the subject of the investigation becomes public. Violation of this admonition constitutes a contempt of court and is punishable as such. (This does not prevent you from discussing this matter with your attorney who is advising you with respect to your appearance before the Grand Jury.) February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL GRAND JURY OATH FOR WITNESS TO: (Grand Jury Witness) Proceedings of the Grand Jury are, by law, secret. Any Grand Juror who discloses evidence presented to the Grand Jury is guilty of violating provisions of the Penal Code. As witness before the Grand Jury, you also are required to strictly adhere to the requirement of confidentiality. If friends, relatives, supervisors, employers or others make inquiry about your testimony or any other aspect of this proceeding, you are directed to advise them that you are required to avoid any and all discussion of the matter. In the event any person attempts to coerce or pressure you in an effort to gain information about this proceeding, please immediately contact the Grand Jury Foreman or the Chairperson of the Committee before which you are testifying. DATE:____ Foreperson or Committee Chairperson I have been read, understand and agree to abide by the requirements of confidentiality relating to my appearance before the Grand Jury this _____ day of _____ _____, 20_____. Witness February 2006 Imperial County Grand Jury GRAND JURY CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM TO: GRAND JURY DATE: _____ COUNTY OF IMPERIAL 939 WEST MAIN STREET EL CENTRO, CA. 92243 THIS COMPLAINT IS AGAINST: NAME/TITLE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY PHONE MY COMPLAINT AGAINST THE ABOVE IS: (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY) COMPLAINANT NAME: _____ ADDRESS: _____ (FOR GRAND JURY USE ONLY) PHONE: SIGNATURE: ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE GRAND JURY ARE CONFIDENTIAL The Grand Jury Citizen Complaint Form should be prepared after all attempts to
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Department Phone No:
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I hereby certify the articles or service described by the I hereby certify the articles or service described by the invoice invoice attached below have been delivered or performed and attached were necessary for use by the department or district. that no prior claim has been presented for said articles or services. Signature of Claimant Department Head Date Ref # /PO # Encumbrance Organization Object Code Description Amount Claimed Key Liquidation Total Amount Due: $_ Approved for Payment - Auditor Controller

Observations 1

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February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK February 2006 IMPERIAL COUNTY GRAND JURY PROCEDURES MANUAL GRAND JURY JAIL COMMITTEE INSPECTION REPORT Date_____a.m./p.m. Facility Name____ Address____ Operated by (city/county)_____Name of Escort_____ Watch Commander Year Constructed Rated Capacity Population Today Undocumented Aliens Visit by grand jurors (names) This report by_____ RATING: 1-Very poor R 2-Poor Α 3-Acceptable T 4-Good Ι N 5-Very good COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS G NOISE LEVEL For large groups, excess noise-restlessness (trouble - too quiet - something brewing. 3 if OK or NA Plumbing, food, blankets, vermin, etc. SANITATION FIRE SAFETY Sprinklers, hose, breathing apparatus, signs, check local fire department report if there is a problem. LOCK UP SECURITY Overall lockup; including sally ports Separation of inmate problem groups PROTECTIVE CUSTODY Facilities for personal or lawyer; NA if short holding VISITATION LEGAL/PERSONAL time. TELEPHONE Availability Full kitchen, TV snacks, brought in or none FOOD MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Inside clinic or paramedic response EDUCATION/JOB TRNG. For large institutions, or NA. GENERAL APPEARANCE Graffiti, paint, etc. Including male and female STAFF ETHNIC MIX DATE OF LAST DISTURBANCE REASON & PREVENTIVE MEASURES ADDITIONAL

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