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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Amador County Grand Jury • 2007-2008

Amador County Detention Center

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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1 Page 23
The 2003/2004 Grand Jury Report, including its findings and recommendations, were not responded to by the Board of Supervisors or any other entity of the County, as required by California Penal Code Section 933.05.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 23
The Begovich Building is too small for the Court’s current and future needs.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 23
It would be more advantageous to relocate the Courthouse centrally, in proximity to the County Detention Facility and District Attorney’s offices.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 23
Due to the close proximity of the Courthouse to approximately 500 minor children, the present location poses a significant risk to these children possibly encountering an active shooter incident emanating from the Courthouse.
No recommendations for this finding
F5 Page 23
The location of the Courthouse has significantly increased intruder incidents at Argonaut High School and Preschool.
No recommendations for this finding
F6 Page 23
Incidents at the Courthouse are a catalyst for lockdowns occurring at the High School and other adjacent campuses, interrupting the learning process. Our school’s environment should be a safe and secure place for learning, not one that is fraught with potential violence.
No recommendations for this finding
F7 Page 23
Moving the Courthouse to a more appropriately zoned location rather than close proximity to a residential neighborhood and schools will significantly reduce the risk of potential injury or catastrophic event at our schools.
No recommendations for this finding
F8 Page 23
Because of no signage at the Courthouse, court visitors are intruding on Argonaut High School campus to ask for directions to the Courthouse, creating possible security issues and concerns by school personnel. 13
No recommendations for this finding