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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
The State of California establishes minimum standards for the operation of juvenile halls. Section 4286 of the California Code of Regulations states that there must be a minimum of three hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday and Sunday of scheduled recreation and exercise. This schedule shall include the opportunity of at least one hour of outdoor physical activity per day weather permitting.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Section 4313 of this same California Code complicates the Center's ability to carry out the previous section's provisions by requiring that those accused of violent crimes be separated from less serious offenders in sleeping, dining, toilet and showers, and recreation for reasons of safety.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Rival gang members pose a security risk to themselves and other inmates and must be separated during many activities.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
When inmates must be separated, it is difficult or impossible to schedule outside recreation time due to the inadequate space and the increased number of juvenile offenders.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
The staff at Clifton Tatum Center and County officials are aware of their inability to provide adequate recreational time and space and the fact that they are not in compliance with Title 15.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The Clifton Tatum Center was built in 1941 before Title 15 was enacted.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
County agencies are engaged in plans to build a new Juvenile Assessment Center. 95
No recommendations for this finding