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Extracted from Consolidated Report
This investigation was originally published as part of a larger consolidated report containing multiple investigations. View the consolidated PDF for the complete document.
Nevada County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
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Findings 14 findings
F1
Page 176
In general, the Jury found the public prisons in the County to be well managed and in good condition except for problems related to the age of the facilities at the Nevada City Holding Facility and at the Truckee Jail.
F2
Page 176
There is a significant staffing shortage of Correctional Officers within Nevada County.
F3
Page 176
The use of evidence-based programs at Wayne Brown has had a positive impact.
F4
Page 177
Education programs funded by the IWF provide opportunities for inmates to obtain a GED, high school diploma, or community college credits increasing their potential for success upon release.
F5
Page 177
The IWF committee was deleted from the NCSO IWF Policy (Sheriff’s Corrections Division Directive 64).
F6
Page 177
IWF expenditures for inmates are conservative and do not match revenues; and they also appear to be restrictive.
F7
Page 177
The substantial funds in the IWF account provide the opportunity to introduce new programs or reduce the commissions charged for purchases.
F8
Page 177
Financial oversight is limited with no requirement for audits of IWF funds or the taking of inventory of IWF purchased equipment.
F9
Page 177
An ad hoc committee has made a presentation to the Board of Supervisors suggesting the repurposing of Juvenile Hall. No decision has been made at the time of publication.
F10
Page 177
The Main Pod control panel at Juvenile Hall is in need of repair.
F11
Page 177
Two additional cameras with swivel capabilities would improve security at Juvenile Hall.
F12
Page 177
Recording capabilities for all cameras would improve facility surveillance at Juvenile Hall.
F13
Page 177
The entrance and exit surveillance cameras at the courthouse are insufficient.
F14
Page 177
The holding facility camera monitoring station at the courthouse needs to be updated.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 177The Nevada County Human Resources Office should increase the priority for Correctional Officer staffing.
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R2Page 177NCSO should revisit IWF Policy to consider reestablishment of an Inmate Welfare Committee, establish periodic audits of IWF funds and resources, and review revenue and expenditure policies to balance revenue and expenditures.
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R3Page 177The Nevada County Board of Supervisors should expedite a decision on the use of Juvenile Hall.
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R4Page 178The Nevada County Probation Department should provide the necessary repairs and additional surveillance capability to Juvenile Hall.
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R5Page 178NCSO should request the Court to provide additional improvements in security cameras and monitoring capabilities.