Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2005-2006 • Agency Response

County of Mendocino Post Office Box 629*

Published: February 21, 2006 4 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2, F15

Findings and Recommendations 18 findings

F1
The majority of crimes committed by juveniles in Mendocino County are property crimes and alcohol/drug offenses. Approximately 75% of the juveniles returning to MCJH have violated probation, mostly for drug and/or alcohol offenses.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
In general, juveniles can be sentenced up to one year in MCJH. Response (Mendocino County Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. Response (Mendocino County Juvenile Hall Facility): The Department agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Juveniles sentenced to more than one year generally serve their sentence at a 4 . California Youth Authority (CYA) facility.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Approximately three inmates a year go to CYA from Mendocino County.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
MCJH had 681 bookings in the calendar year of 2005.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The maximum inmate capacity for MCJH is 43, with an approximate daily average of 41 inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
It costs approximately $160 a day to house an inmate. Response (Mendocino County Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. Response (Mendocino County Juvenile Hall Facility): The Department agrees with this finding. Response (Mendocino County Chief Probation Officer): The Probation Officer agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Parents or guardians are charged $15 a day towards costs of incarceration, with a maximum of $750 per stay. Response (Mendocino County Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. Response (Mendocino County Juvenile Hall Facility): The Department agrees with this finding. Response (Mendocino County Chief Probation Officer): The Probation Officer agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Approximately 30% of the amount billed to parents or guardians is actually collected. Response (Mendocino County Board of Supervisors): The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. Response (Mendocino County Juvenile Hall Facility): The Department agrees with this finding. Response (Mendocino County Chief Probation Officer): The Probation Officer agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The staff turnover rate at the MCJH is very low.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
At the time of the Grand Jury's visit, two staff members were bilingual in English and Spanish.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Funds budgeted to cover anticipated costs of mandated training for future hires are insufficient.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
West Hills School, which is located at MCJH, is operated by the Mendocino County Office of Education. 15.JH inmates can earn a high school diploma or a GED and earn college credit.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
Proceeds from the inmates' payphones at MCJH are used exclusively for youth programs, including recreational equipment and magazine subscriptions.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
There are Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programs available for MCJH inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
There currently is no work program available to which the courts can refer youth in Mendocino County.
No recommendations for this finding
F19
A previously funded Mendocino County work program was demonstrated to be effective and beneficial in the rehabilitation of juveniles.
No recommendations for this finding
F20
A work program can serve as an effective court diversion for youth who otherwise would be in MCJH.
No recommendations for this finding

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