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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
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The facility is maintained at a very high standard and provides inmates opportunities to participate in a variety of rehabilitation programs, education and job training. The Camp offered the GED exam for the first time on May 11 and 12.
No recommendations for this finding
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Camp morale – both staff and inmates – is high with obvious pride in their work and facilities.
No recommendations for this finding
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With the implementation of AB 109, fewer inmates choose to participate in the Camp programs. MODOC COUNTY JAIL June 26, 2017 SUMMARY The 2016-2017 Grand Jury interviewed the Undersheriff and inspected the County jail facility. After reviewing the findings, the Grand Jury recommends that the Sheriff and his staff continue to pursue seeking funds needed to update, repair and construct a new jail and to provide adequate levels of officers at the County jail. GLOSSARY AB 109: Realignment of State Prison Inmates to County Facilities (Adopted 2011); in order to reduce the number of State prison inmates, newly convicted low level offenders without current or previous serious or violent offenses stay in county jail to serve their sentences. AB 109 provides dedicated and permanent revenue through Vehicle License Fees and a portion of the State tax (as outlined in AB 118 and SB 89). These funds provide counties the resources to house inmates and provide local public safety programs. SB 678: Formation of Community Correction Partnerships (Adopted: 2011); authorizes the formation of a multidisciplinary team of agencies and private providers to engage in providing rehabilitation programs to persons convicted of a felony offense under probation supervision with conditions imposed by a court for a specific period. BACKGROUND The State of California mandates that the Modoc County Civil Grand Jury conduct an annual inspection and review of the Modoc County jail. The Modoc County jail is a Type II facility and responsible for inmates pending arraignment, during their trial and sentencing. Additionally, with the realignment of inmates from the State Prison
No recommendations for this finding
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The CDCR has recently initiated additional educational programs to help Camp inmates increase their successful reentry to civilian life, as well as informal training in such skills as resume-writing and job-interview conduct.
No recommendations for this finding
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Proposition 57 will allow inmates to receive credit for their Camp work experience.
No recommendations for this finding