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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Merced County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
Iris Garrett Juvenile Justice Complex
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
Page 14
Finding Community Service opportunities for those who have been released is challenging.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Page 14
The Probation Department continue to seek business partners who will allow youth to complete Community Service time. (F1)
R4
Page 24
Implement a preventative maintenance plan, thus being proactive instead of reactive. (F3) 24 REQUEST FOR RESPONSE(S) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the following responses are required in 60 days: • Merced County Board of Supervisors respond to (F1), (F2, R1, R2, R3) and (F3, R4) • Merced County Sheriff (F1), (F2, R1, R2, R3), (F3, R4) • Merced County CEO (F1), (F2, R1, R2, R3) and (F3, R4) The following is invited to respond in 90 days: • Merced County Director of Public Works (F3, R4) Responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Merced County Superior Court in accordance with Penal Code §933.05.
F2
Page 14
Lack of signage indicating which building is the Iris Garrett Juvenile Justice Center (IGJJC)
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
Page 14
Purchase and install IGJJC signage on or directly in front of the facility (F2) 14 REQUEST FOR RESPONSE(S) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the following responses are required in 60 days • Merced County Board of Supervisors respond to (F2, R2) The following is invited to respond in 90 days: • Admin Division Director – Probation Department (F1, R1), and (F2, R2) Responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Merced County Superior Court in accordance with Penal Code §933.05.
R3
Page 24
The County develops a competitive package for current and potential staff. (F2)
R5
Page 32
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office and Merced County Public Works Department collaborate to create and implement a preventative maintenance plan, thus being proactive instead of reactive. (F5) REQUEST FOR RESPONSE(S) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the following responses are required in 60 days: • Merced County Board of Supervisors respond to (F1, R1), (F2), (F3, R2, R3, R4) (F5, R5) (F6, R6) • Merced County Sheriff (F1, R1), (F2), (F3, R2, R3, R4) and (F5, R5) • Merced County CEO (F1, R1), (F2), (F3, R2, R3, R4,) and (F5, R5) The following is invited to respond in 90 days: • Merced County Director of Public Works (F5, R5) Responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Merced County Superior Court in accordance with Penal Code §933.05.
F3
Page 24
A general lack of maintenance exists at the facility putting staff and inmates at risk.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Page 24
Implement a preventative maintenance plan, thus being proactive instead of reactive. (F3) 24 REQUEST FOR RESPONSE(S) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the following responses are required in 60 days: • Merced County Board of Supervisors respond to (F1), (F2, R1, R2, R3) and (F3, R4) • Merced County Sheriff (F1), (F2, R1, R2, R3), (F3, R4) • Merced County CEO (F1), (F2, R1, R2, R3) and (F3, R4) The following is invited to respond in 90 days: • Merced County Director of Public Works (F3, R4) Responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Merced County Superior Court in accordance with Penal Code §933.05.
F4
Page 31
Merced County Sheriff’s Department presence on social media increased, highlighting the department and advertising current employment opportunities.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 31
A general lack of maintenance exists at the facility putting staff and inmates at significant risk of injury or death.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Page 32
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office and Merced County Public Works Department collaborate to create and implement a preventative maintenance plan, thus being proactive instead of reactive. (F5) REQUEST FOR RESPONSE(S) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, the following responses are required in 60 days: • Merced County Board of Supervisors respond to (F1, R1), (F2), (F3, R2, R3, R4) (F5, R5) (F6, R6) • Merced County Sheriff (F1, R1), (F2), (F3, R2, R3, R4) and (F5, R5) • Merced County CEO (F1, R1), (F2), (F3, R2, R3, R4,) and (F5, R5) The following is invited to respond in 90 days: • Merced County Director of Public Works (F5, R5) Responses are to be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Merced County Superior Court in accordance with Penal Code §933.05.