Butte County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Butte County Grand Jury Report 2009-2010 Butte County Jail
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Mop buckets containing dirty water were observed in several areas of the jail.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Empty the dirty water from the mop buckets several times a day.
F2
The women’s facility is overcrowded and outdated. It is in extreme need of a major re-model or a new structure.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Make obtaining funding for re-modeling or building of an adequate women’s facility a high priority.
F3
The current visitation room is too small and is not child friendly. Children are not allowed to take anything into the room when visiting.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Find a larger room for the parent/child visitation with a chalk board for drawing and a table with a game board already displayed on it similar to the ones used in Juvenile Hall with fabric game pieces. Pre-screened children’s books should be offered.
F4
Funding and/or volunteers are no longer available to provide educational services.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Research a funding source for reinstating the GED program as well as vocational training and parenting classes. Participation in Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous should be required for all inmates incarcerated for alcohol or drug related crimes.
F5
Intake medical staff does not always follow Universal Precautions guidelines such as using gloves and face shields to protect themselves at all times from fluid and blood borne pathogens.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Intake medical staff should follow Universal Precautions guidelines such as wearing gloves and face shields to protect themselves at all times from fluid and blood borne pathogens.
F6
The Sheriff’s Department is continually working with federal agencies to obtain additional funds to operate the jail.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Continue working with the federal government to obtain funds to operate the jail.
F7
The Grand Jury found inmate requests and grievances were handled according to well-established procedures.
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 1
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CM1 Page 5To former Sheriff Perry Reniff for his service and dedication to the people of ! Butte County To whomever developed the jumpsuit color coding system !
No Responses Found 2
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