Nevada County Grand Jury
• 2005-2006
Grand Jury Inspections of Correctional Facilities in Nevada County Wayne Brown Correctional Facility
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Findings and Recommendations 17 findings
F1
A Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain directs and oversees Wayne Brown Correctional Facility.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
WBCF provides a variety of programs and opportunities for the inmates, including educational programs. In 2005, inmates received 6 high school diplomas and 23 G.E.D.s.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
WBCF contracts with the California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) to provide and coordinate medical services for the inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Many inmates have mental health issues due to substance abuse. ___________________________________________________________________________ Grand Jury 0506 LAW 1
No recommendations for this finding
F5
WBCF contracts for a psychiatrist to be on site 5 hours per week and a psychologist 10 hours per week. When a mental health provider is not on site, services are obtained through the on-call provider and/or county behavioral health.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The number of assaultive inmates is increasing due to methamphetamine use.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
WBCF provides a grievance procedure for the inmates.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Installation of additional security cameras has been scheduled since last year’s Grand Jury inspection.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
All inmates go through a classification process to determine where they will be housed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Board of Supervisors should consider immediate expansion or alteration of the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility to alleviate the inmate classification issues.
F10
The Maximum Security section is used to house inmates who are violent offenders, on parole holds, are going through the court process, or inmates who have been sentenced to County jail but fail to meet the qualifications for Minimum Security housing.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The Minimum Security section has 94 beds in a dorm style setting. Male and female inmates are housed separately but share a co-ed dayroom.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
On the date of the Grand Jury’s inspection, 40 female inmates were housed in a facility designed for sixteen.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Lone correctional officers perform inmate counts and room checks without being visually monitored.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Sheriff should direct all officers entering an inmate housing area to be visually monitored.
F14
WBCF operates with a “No Hostage” policy according to Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Division Directive; “Under no circumstance will weapons be given to any inmate, suspect, or hostage taker. Employees will NOT offer themselves in exchange for any hostage….”
No recommendations for this finding
F15
Minimum Security inmates work at various job assignments inside and outside the facility and are given the opportunity to acquire basic work skills. Facility job assignments include the kitchen, laundry, library, and maintenance.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
Minimum Security inmates may be assigned to work outside the facility with other government agencies and non-profit organizations. Inmates provide the community with over 22,000 hours of service each year.
No recommendations for this finding
F17
Inmates are not always thoroughly searched when they return from outside of WBCF, nor is the holding area or multi-purpose room routinely searched prior to or after their presence. ___________________________________________________________________________ Grand Jury 0506 LAW 2 CONCLUSIONS
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The Sheriff should direct the officers assigned to Wayne Brown Correctional Facility to thoroughly search all inmates upon return from outside the facility.
R4
The Sheriff should direct the officers assigned to Wayne Brown Correctional Facility to thoroughly search all multi-purpose rooms and holding areas before and after inmates are present.
Conclusions 5
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CL1 Page 3The inmate grievance procedure appears adequate. There is a well-established protocol for the review process by higher-ranking officers.
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CL2 Page 3The Wayne Brown Correctional Facility is not adequate to accommodate inmates who must be segregated according to classification guidelines.
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CL3 Page 3Officer safety and facility security can be compromised when lone, unmonitored officers perform inmate counts within the inmate housing area.
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CL4 Page 3Inmates who are not thoroughly searched when they return from outside of Wayne Brown Correctional Facility could import contraband and jeopardize the security of the facility.
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CL5 Page 3Holding areas and multi-purpose rooms not routinely searched prior to or after inmate presence could jeopardize the security of the facility and the safety of staff and inmates.
No Responses Found 2
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Nevada County Board of Supervisors
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Nevada County Sheriff
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