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Findings and Recommendations 33 findings
F1
Staffing for this facility is chronically below mandated levels causing excessive use of overtime.
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R1
The Board of Supervisors provide funding to hire and retain sufficient personnel for the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. HUMBOLDT COUNTY JUVENILE HALL AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL FACILITY Northern California Regional Facility This is a relatively new facility with state-of-the-art security and program capabilities. The facility is operated by Humboldt County but also serves Lake, Del Norte, and Mendocino Counties. Counties other than Humboldt are charged $200 for each person per day for housing hard-to-place minors. The rated capacity is eighteen. Juvenile Hall This is an aging facility which has a capacity of twenty-six minors, both male and female. Discussions and plans for remodeling this facility have been under consideration for several years. The kitchen facility services both Juvenile Hall and the Regional Facility. JUVENILE HALL
F2
Correctional officers are continually hired but leave because of low pay.
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R1
The Board of Supervisors provide funding to hire and retain sufficient personnel for the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. HUMBOLDT COUNTY JUVENILE HALL AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL FACILITY Northern California Regional Facility This is a relatively new facility with state-of-the-art security and program capabilities. The facility is operated by Humboldt County but also serves Lake, Del Norte, and Mendocino Counties. Counties other than Humboldt are charged $200 for each person per day for housing hard-to-place minors. The rated capacity is eighteen. Juvenile Hall This is an aging facility which has a capacity of twenty-six minors, both male and female. Discussions and plans for remodeling this facility have been under consideration for several years. The kitchen facility services both Juvenile Hall and the Regional Facility. JUVENILE HALL
F3
The present commander of the facility has adopted a management philosophy which has raised the general morale of the staff.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The food facilities received the highest rating given by the County Health Department. CONCLUSIONS C-1 Understaffing creates security problems and excessive use of overtime. C-2 Despite understaffing, the facility appears to be clean and well-managed. RECOMMENDATIONS THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Day rooms are frequently used to house minors when the capacity is exceeded.
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R2
The Board of Supervisors provide sufficient funding and authorization to accomplish major remodeling of this facility, addressing in particular, the bed capacity, kitchen facility, and the intake area. JAIL FACILITIES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY CITY AND COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES: FINDINGS Arcata
F6
The kitchen was observed to be cramped, making food operations difficult.
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R2
The Board of Supervisors provide sufficient funding and authorization to accomplish major remodeling of this facility, addressing in particular, the bed capacity, kitchen facility, and the intake area. JAIL FACILITIES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY CITY AND COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES: FINDINGS Arcata
F7
Staff members report the kitchen is too small to service the Juvenile Hall and Regional Facility.
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R2
The Board of Supervisors provide sufficient funding and authorization to accomplish major remodeling of this facility, addressing in particular, the bed capacity, kitchen facility, and the intake area. JAIL FACILITIES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY CITY AND COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES: FINDINGS Arcata
F8
The building has no secured facility to provide security for intake operations.
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R2
The Board of Supervisors provide sufficient funding and authorization to accomplish major remodeling of this facility, addressing in particular, the bed capacity, kitchen facility, and the intake area. JAIL FACILITIES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY CITY AND COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES: FINDINGS Arcata
F9
The medical examination room must be used as an intake booking area.
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R2
The Board of Supervisors provide sufficient funding and authorization to accomplish major remodeling of this facility, addressing in particular, the bed capacity, kitchen facility, and the intake area. JAIL FACILITIES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY CITY AND COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES: FINDINGS Arcata
F10
Plans and agreements were made to begin major remodeling in November 2000, but work has not yet occurred. CONCLUSIONS C-3 Capacity of this facility is often exceeded, causing some minors to be housed in substandard conditions. C-4 The kitchen facilities need to be adequately expanded to meet the present and possible future demands for food service. C-5 Intake and booking areas need to be expanded and improved to provide better security and adequate working areas. C-6 Major remodeling of the facility needs to be accomplished as soon as possible. RECOMMENDATIONS THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The Arcata jail has one cell.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The cell is clean and in very good condition. Fortuna
No recommendations for this finding
F13
The Fortuna jail has two cells.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
The cells are clean and in very good condition.
No recommendations for this finding
F15
Video cameras are used to monitor the prisoners.
No recommendations for this finding
F16
The maximum holding time is four hours. Eureka
No recommendations for this finding
F17
The Eureka jail has three cells.
No recommendations for this finding
F18
The cells are clean and in very good condition.
No recommendations for this finding
F19
Video cameras are used to monitor the prisoners. Garberville Substation
No recommendations for this finding
F20
The Garberville Sheriff's Substation has two cells.
No recommendations for this finding
F21
Mattresses and pillows are provided.
No recommendations for this finding
F22
The cells are clean.
No recommendations for this finding
F23
The toilets are very old, unsightly, unsanitary, and need to be replaced. Hoopa Substation
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R3
Replace toilets in Garberville jail.
F24
The substation has two jail cells that hold four people per cell.
No recommendations for this finding
F25
One cell is for female prisoners and the other cell is for male prisoners.
No recommendations for this finding
F26
There is one mattress in each jail cell.
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R4
Provide sufficient mattresses in Hoopa jail.
F27
A correctional officer is assigned to the Hoopa Substation.
No recommendations for this finding
F28
The Hoopa Substation does not have any custodial service; this work is done by office personnel.
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R5
Continue to recruit a person for custodial service for the Hoopa Substation.
F29
The cell toilets are forty-five years old and made of concrete; they are unsightly and unsanitary.
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R6
Replace toilets at the Hoopa jail.
F30
The interior of the office has been repaired but has not been repainted.
No recommendations for this finding
F31
The rear door to the building has a hole in it where a lock was removed, creating a major security problem.
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R7
Replace the rear door at Hoopa Substation.
F32
The fire door does not meet state building code requirements.
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R8
Replace the fire door at the Hoopa Substation with one that meets state standards.
F33
The Hoopa Substation is not wheelchair accessible. CONCLUSIONS C-7 Arcata, Eureka, and Fortuna jails appear to meet state standards. C-8 Toilets in Garberville Substation may be hazardous to health. C-9 Hoopa Substation does not have a sufficient number of mattresses. C-10 The job description for the sheriff's clerk at Hoopa does not include custodial duties. C-11 Hoopa cell toilets may be hazardous to health. C-12 Unauthorized persons could enter the Hoopa Substation because the building is not secure. C-13 The fire door will not contain a fire at Hoopa Substation. C-14 A wheelchair cannot enter any of the rooms inside the Hoopa Substation. RECOMMENDATIONS THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY GRAND JURY RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
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R9
Modify the Hoopa Substation to comply with American Disability Act (ADA) standards. RESPONSES THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES TO REPORT 01-12 ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO P.C. AND THE STANDARD FORMAT FOR RESPONSES. 1. The Board of Supervisors respond to all findings and recommendations concerning all county-owned facilities. 2. The Sheriff respond to all findings and recommendations concerning all county-owned facilities.
Conclusions 3
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CL1 Page 1C-1 Understaffing creates security problems and excessive use of overtime. C-2 Despite understaffing, the facility appears to be clean and well-managed.
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CL2 Page 2C-3 Capacity of this facility is often exceeded, causing some minors to be housed in substandard conditions. C-4 The kitchen facilities need to be adequately expanded to meet the present and possible future demands for food service. C-5 Intake and booking areas need to be expanded and improved to provide better security and adequate working areas. C-6 Major remodeling of the facility needs to be accomplished as soon as possible.
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CL3 Page 3C-7 Arcata, Eureka, and Fortuna jails appear to meet state standards. C-8 Toilets in Garberville Substation may be hazardous to health. C-9 Hoopa Substation does not have a sufficient number of mattresses. C-10 The job description for the sheriff's clerk at Hoopa does not include custodial duties. C-11 Hoopa cell toilets may be hazardous to health. C-12 Unauthorized persons could enter the Hoopa Substation because the building is not secure. C-13 The fire door will not contain a fire at Hoopa Substation. C-14 A wheelchair cannot enter any of the rooms inside the Hoopa Substation.
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