Placer County Grand Jury
• 2000-2001
Placer County Main Jail and Minimum Security Jail Inspections Background/Summary California Penal Code § 919 requires
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The 2000-2001 Grand Jury is impressed, as were past Grand Juries, with the professionalism and dedication of the Jail's Commander and staff. It is equally impressed with their commitment to rehabilitation and prevention as well as discipline of the inmates. Jail personnel are professional and do an excellent job of providing basic custody services with available facilities and funds.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Placer County officials should provide strong support for this three-part approach (rehabilitation, prevention and punishment) to reducing recidivism. This support should include funding, making space available and remodeling of the facilities, where appropriate.
F2
There still exists a serious need to expand the Main Jail and Minimum Security Jail to house additional inmates, provide program space and provide additional staff space.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2A
The Board of Supervisors, County Executive Officer, Sheriff's Department, Criminal Justice Policy Commission and Facility Services Director should all work together to accomplish the expansion of the Main Jail and Minimum Security Jail.
R2B
The 2001-2002 Grand Jury should monitor the progress of the existing and proposed construction at the facility.
F3
The Placer County Sheriff's Department bills through the Revenue Services Division the cost of housing inmates in the Placer County Jails. At present the Revenue Services Division is able to recoup about 1% of the amounts billed, which is enough to pay for one officer per year and the cost of administering the program. Cost of medical care is included in the daily "housing" rate and is allowed by state law.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Placer County Sheriff's Department and the Revenue Services Division should continue to pursue reimbursement of the costs of medical care and the housing of inmates.
F4
Placer County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of California. By the year 2010, it is projected that 70% of Placer's population will reside in the southern portion of the county, which encompasses the cities of Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and the town of Loomis. Obviously, the need for corrections facilities in this area will continue to increase.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Board of Supervisors, County Executive Officer, Sheriff's Department and Criminal Justice Policy Commission should continue to work towards construction of a South Placer Criminal Justice facility. It is this Grand Jury's desire, as it has been for past Grand Juries, that a South County Facility located in the Roseville-Lincoln-Loomis-Rocklin area be built. Respondents Placer County Board of Supervisors Placer County Executive Officer Placer County Facility Services Director Placer County Sheriff-Coroner-Marshal RESPONSE REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: The Honorable James D. Garbolino Presiding Judge of the Superior Court County of Placer Historic Court House 101 Maple Street Auburn, CA 95603