Mendocino County Grand Jury • 2017-2018 • Agency Response

Response Procedure to Grand Jury Reports*

Published: May 08, 2018 2 pages

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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F6, F7

Findings 3 findings

F4 Page 1

Partially disagree with this finding as it does not necessarily treat youth as commodities. The closing of Juvenile Hall and contracting out youth does not take into account the intangible cost or impossible to calculate cost of not keeping youth with their families and hometown community. Regarding

F5 Page 1

Partially disagree with this finding as it requires a multi-department response. It is unknown to the Probation Department what is in the plan or needs for the Information Technology reserve funds. Therefore, Probation would be unable to make a judgement as to the adequacy of the Information Technology reserve as a funding source for Juvenile Hall to remain open. Also it does not appear to be a sustainable source of funding. Regarding

F8 Page 1

Partially disagree with this finding as it requires a multi-agency response. It is unknown to Probation Department what will be the other law enforcement agencies staffing levels and coverage plans. Therefore, Probation is unable to determine impacts to patrol officers. Regarding

Recommendations 1

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This recommendation requires further analysis as it involves a number of county entities. The Probation Department continues to have discussions with the County Executive Office regarding the closure of Juvenile Hall. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors will make a final decision as to implementation or non-implementation of this recommendation. Further, information regarding this recommendation will be given to the Board of Supervisors at their June 5 and 6, 2018 Budget Hearing and a resolution of this recommendation should be known at that time.

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