Nevada County Grand Jury • 1999-2000

caged vehicle

Published: January 11, 2000 7 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings

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The Juvenile Hall was built in 1955, and has been modified several times. Some of the modifications have been made as the result of prior Grand Jury findings and Board of Corrections recommendations. Agree The facility's maximum capacity is nineteen.
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The Juvenile Hall was built in 1955, and has been modified several times. Some of the modifications have been made as the result of prior Grand Jury findings and Board of Corrections recommendations. Agree The facility's maximum capacity is nineteen.
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This Respondent agrees with this finding. This Respondent disagrees with a portion of this finding. Further clarification is necessary. It is my understanding after speaking to Board of Correction staff that Nevada County needs to have entered into a contract to begin construction with the Board of Corrections by the April 3, 2000. Weather delays maybe considered as a reason to delay the start of actual on sight construction. This grant is believed to be the only time in the foreseeable future that funds will be available through the State of California.
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This Respondent agrees with this finding. This Respondent disagrees with a portion of this finding. Further clarification is necessary. It is my understanding after speaking to Board of Correction staff that Nevada County needs to have entered into a contract to begin construction with the Board of Corrections by the April 3, 2000. Weather delays maybe considered as a reason to delay the start of actual on sight construction. This grant is believed to be the only time in the foreseeable future that funds will be available through the State of California.
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As of April 4, 2000, there were sixteen detainees. Three were in pre-adjudication stage and thirteen had been adjudicated. Agree
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As of April 4, 2000, there were sixteen detainees. Three were in pre-adjudication stage and thirteen had been adjudicated. Agree
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As of April 4, 2000, there were six juveniles on the waiting list to be committed to Juvenile Hall and six juveniles on electronic monitoring. Agree
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As of April 4, 2000, there were six juveniles on the waiting list to be committed to Juvenile Hall and six juveniles on electronic monitoring. Agree
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Juvenile Hall provides basic education for all wards and the school hours meet the minimum state standards. Agree Ward/other/gj9900-IR4-JH
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Juvenile Hall provides basic education for all wards and the school hours meet the minimum state standards. Agree Ward/other/gj9900-IR4-JH 07/18/00
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Juvenile Hall provides rehabilitative programs such as Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, Anger Management, and group and individual therapy. There is also an art program available to those interested. Agree The cost of housing a juvenile detainee is $67.00 per day. There is a contract with the
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Juvenile Hall provides rehabilitative programs such as Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, Anger Management, and group and individual therapy. There is also an art program available to those interested. Agree The cost of housing a juvenile detainee is $67.00 per day. There is a contract with the
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California Youth Authority (CYA) to house a juvenile at a cost of $3,300 per month, or $110.00 per day. There were no Nevada County juvenile placements at the CYA as of April 4, 2000. Disagree with the first sentence. The cost to house a juvenile detainee is $112.00 per day. Agree with sentences two and three. The facility has only one "caged vehicle" for transportation of juveniles. This is a two-
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California Youth Authority (CYA) to house a juvenile at a cost of $3,300 per month, or $110.00 per day. There were no Nevada County juvenile placements at the CYA as of April 4, 2000. Disagree with the first sentence. The cost to house a juvenile detainee is $112.00 per day. Agree with sentences two and three. The facility has only one "caged vehicle" for transportation of juveniles. This is a two-
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wheel drive 1989 Dodge with an inoperable police radio. Partially agree. The 1989 Dodge 4-door Sedan is one of two vehicles used to transport juvenile detainees. The other vehicle is a caged van used to transport all detainees and is not always available for transportation of juveniles. The Grand Jury found the facility to be clean and orderly in appearance.
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wheel drive 1989 Dodge with an inoperable police radio. Partially agree. The 1989 Dodge 4-door Sedan is one of two vehicles used to transport juvenile detainees. The other vehicle is a caged van used to transport all detainees and is not always available for transportation of juveniles. The Grand Jury found the facility to be clean and orderly in appearance.
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Partially agree. The Board has no knowledge of the condition of the facility when inspected by the Grand Jury. The Chairman of the Board conducted an inspection at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, and found the facility to be clean and orderly in appearance. The Senior Group Supervisors assumed additional responsibilities, which enhance the
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Partially agree. The Board has no knowledge of the condition of the facility when inspected by the Grand Jury. The Chairman of the Board conducted an inspection at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, and found the facility to be clean and orderly in appearance. The Senior Group Supervisors assumed additional responsibilities, which enhance the
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overall smooth running of the facility. Agree with the response by the Probation Officer. Additional responsibilities previously assumed by any Senior Group Supervisor have now been assigned to specific supervisors. On February 10, 2000, the Civil Grand Jury submitted Interim Report No.
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overall smooth running of the facility. Agree with the response by the Probation Officer. Additional responsibilities previously assumed by any Senior Group Supervisor have now been assigned to specific supervisors. On February 10, 2000, the Civil Grand Jury submitted Interim Report No. 1
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recommending the construction of a new Juvenile Hall Facility. Agree On March 7, 2000, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors responded and agreed to the
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recommending the construction of a new Juvenile Hall Facility. Agree On March 7, 2000, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors responded and agreed to the
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need for a new facility. The Board gave their approval for solicitation of bids to construct an expanded juvenile detention center. They further acknowledged the importance of obtaining the Board of Corrections grant of $5.4 million dollars. Agree On March 14, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a final bid.
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need for a new facility. The Board gave their approval for solicitation of bids to construct an expanded juvenile detention center. They further acknowledged the importance of obtaining the Board of Corrections grant of $5.4 million dollars. Agree Ward/other/gj9900-IR4-JH 07/18/00 On March 14, 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved a final bid.
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Agree On March 29, 2000, groundbreaking ceremonies for the new detention facility took place.
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Agree On March 29, 2000, groundbreaking ceremonies for the new detention facility took place.

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