Madera County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
"Madera county Juveniles Detention Facility" K
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The MCGJ finds that the responses were received within the 90-day period as required by Penal Code 933.05.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The MCGJ recommends that all future responses be submitted within the 90-day period required by Penal Code 933.05 to ensure continued compliance and accountability.
F2
The MCGJ finds that the responses were properly sent to the appropriate recipients, including the Presiding Judge and the Madera County Grand Jury.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MCGJ encourages that responses continue to be addressed and delivered promptly to both the Presiding Judge and the Madera County Grand Jury, maintaining the integrity of the reporting process.
F3
The MCGJ finds that the responses to the Madera County Grand Jury reports for the year 2023-24 were made in accordance with the guidelines outlined in Penal Code 933.05.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The MCGJ recommends that future responses clearly and thoroughly address each
F4
The MCGJ finds that the review, approval, and signing of the Board of Supervisors’ responses to the MCGJ’s final report is systemically hidden in the consent calendar.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The MCGJ recommends that the review, approval, and signing of the Board of Supervisors’ responses to the MCGJ’s final report be placed on the agenda outside of the consent calendar as a separate item and moved to the beginning of any scheduled public meeting concerning the report, in order to promote transparency, reinforce public trust, and demonstrate a strong commitment to open government principles. REQUIRED RESPONDENTS Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933 and 933.5, the Madera County Grand Jury requests responses as follows from the elected County elected officials : Madera County Board of Supervisors 200 W 4th St Ste 4 Madera, CA 93637 INVITED RESPONDENTS Pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the Grand Jury invites responses as follows: From the following governing bodies : Madera County Chief Administrative Officer 200 W 4th St Ste 4 Madera, CA 93637 Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury. The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and * Note: This report was prepared using current information available on the confidentiality of those who participate in any Civil Grand Jury investigation. ____________________________________________________________________________________