Madera County Grand Jury • 2016-2017

Central California Women’s Facility

Published: May 12, 2017 4 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1
The color of inmate clothing indicates program status: orange for reception/ orientation, blue for general population, green for outside work detail, and pink for program failure, e.g., refusal to work.
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R1
Guard staffing levels be maintained at the authorized strength.
F2
Procedural inconsistencies can result when a guard is reassigned to a different location.
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R2
Management and supervision ensure that policies and procedures are consistently enforced by guard staff.
F3
Guard staff shortages and the resulting high overtime negatively impacted both staff and inmates. The increased staffing as of February 8, 2017 has reduced overtime.
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R3
CCWF pursue additional funding for facility repair.
F4
Building maintenance and repairs are needed. Prison staff stated a lack of funding was responsible for the current state of roof disrepair.
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R4
The warden and staff be commended for their efforts to effect positive changes in prison operations. Respondents: Warden Central California Women’s Facility 23370 Road 22 Chowchilla, CA 93610 Secretary of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 “S” Street Sacramento, CA 95811 Information only: Correctional Lieutenant/ Administrative Assistant/Public Information Officer Central California Women’s Facility 23370 Road 22 Chowchilla, CA 93610