Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
The District Attorney’s Marijuana Restitution Program
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
The marijuana restitution program has proven effective in meeting its intended goals.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The DA continue the marijuana restitution program as long as it is pertinent to State statute and County ordinance. (F1, F3)
F2
Because the DA did not provide evidence to the Grand Jury of the existence of a program to assist indigent offenders, the Grand Jury was unable to reach a finding regarding such a program.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The DA institute and demonstrate a publicly visible program to assist those who truly cannot afford to pay restitution. (F2) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: • The District Attorney (All Findings and Recommendations) • The Sheriff (F3) • The Chief Executive Officer (F3) Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code §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. It may be noted that the District Attorney’s report of August 22, 2011, entitled Marijuana/Cannabis & H&S 11470.2 Dispositions, may be found as a link on the Grand Jury’s 2015-16 Report Webpage.
F3
The program does not provide additional funds for law enforcement but instead reimburses law enforcement for costs associated with apprehension of offenders or abatement of illegal grows. However, County government as a whole benefits from an additional source of revenue.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The DA continue the marijuana restitution program as long as it is pertinent to State statute and County ordinance. (F1, F3)
R2
The DA institute and demonstrate a publicly visible program to assist those who truly cannot afford to pay restitution. (F2) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: • The District Attorney (All Findings and Recommendations) • The Sheriff (F3) • The Chief Executive Officer (F3) Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code §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. It may be noted that the District Attorney’s report of August 22, 2011, entitled Marijuana/Cannabis & H&S 11470.2 Dispositions, may be found as a link on the Grand Jury’s 2015-16 Report Webpage.