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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Madera County Grand Jury
• 2025-2026
2025-2026-03 Central California Women's Facility
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
At the time of the MCGJ inspection, only five of the ten IP firefighter positions were filled, leaving a 50% vacancy. Vacancies for the Fire Department appear to be an ongoing concern.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The MCGJ recommends that the Administration continue to pursue ways of keeping the firefighter positions filled.
F2
The MCGJ found that the The Paper Trail paper is a new avenue to communicate events and awareness to the public.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MCGJ recommends that The Paper Trail continue its publications to keep the community informed.
F3
The MCGJ found that the CA Model and the multiple programs offered at CCWF provide the opportunity for improvement to all IPs to transition to life in the community upon release.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The MCGJ recommends that CCWF continue to maintain and implement proven educational, vocational training, and self-help programs to provide the IP the ability to integrate back into society.
F4
The MCGJ finds that the PUPS program continues to be a beneficial program that helps the IPs and benefits persons with special needs and disabilities in the community.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The MCGJ recommends that CCWF continue with the PUPS program. INVITED RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.5, the Grand Jury invites responses as follows : Warden CCWF Central California Women’s Facility 23370 Road 22 Chowchilla, CA 93610 Public Information Officer - CCWF 23370 Road 22 Chowchilla, CA 93610 Governor Gavin Newsom 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95841 Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury. The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate in any Civil Grand Jury investigation.