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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Lake County Grand Jury • 2009-2010

Main Court Holding Facility Oversight

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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1 Page 256
Moving inmates unshackled up and down stairwells is a cumbersome, time- consuming and potentially dangerous task.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 257
The Public Safety Committee suggests that the Sheriff provide functional cameras in cells, staging areas, sally port and bridge to court house as funds become available. (F1)
R2
Page 257
It is recommended that Buildings and Grounds perform appropriate inspections and insure sufficient maintenance of elevators keeping them in working condition at all times. (F1, F2, F3) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Lake County Sheriff (90 days)  Lake County Building and Grounds Department via the Lake County Board of Supervisors (90 days) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F2 Page 256
Since the area that is now used for holding inmates served as Lake County’s main jail, it has seen more than four decades of constant use and maintenance is an ongoing concern. 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 257
It is recommended that Buildings and Grounds perform appropriate inspections and insure sufficient maintenance of elevators keeping them in working condition at all times. (F1, F2, F3) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Lake County Sheriff (90 days)  Lake County Building and Grounds Department via the Lake County Board of Supervisors (90 days) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury
F3 Page 257
MCHF cannot be ADA compliant if the elevator is not working.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 257
It is recommended that Buildings and Grounds perform appropriate inspections and insure sufficient maintenance of elevators keeping them in working condition at all times. (F1, F2, F3) Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:  Lake County Sheriff (90 days)  Lake County Building and Grounds Department via the Lake County Board of Supervisors (90 days) 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Public Safety Committee 2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury