Gran Jurado del Condado de Siskiyou
2019-2020
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4 hallazgos
F1:
As a result of AB109, the jail has been operating beyond design capacity for many years and the jail cannot be modified to increase capacity. The need to release prisoners, to make room for higher risk ones, places an unacceptable risk to the citizens of Siskiyou County and the facility staff working there. A larger, modern and better equipped jail is desperately needed. The county’s application for state funding ($20 million from AB900) was awarded but the county is required to contribute the remaining funds (approximately $2 to $4 million). Funding is currently under consideration by the BOS. If such additional funding is provided by the county, the plan is to modify the existing Charlie Byrd Juvenile Correctional Center with an estimated date for completion in 2023.
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R1:
Every effort should be taken to replace the jail with a new expandable facility that is capable of meeting the needs of the county now and into the future. The old jail was forced to be replaced by court action which resulted in the inadequate facility now in use. Unless something is done to produce a new jail to meet the needs of Siskiyou County, public safety will remain vulnerable. An approved and detailed plan to replace the jail by the BOS should be announced with required funding as soon as possible before state funding expires.
F2:
The potential for the county to participate in the Deadwood Conservation Camp program could possibly save the county money. While this may have an impact with the Day Reporting Center operation, the advantages of entering into a contract with Deadwood should be investigated. The need to investigate participation in the Deadwood Program becomes greater, considering the overcrowded condition of the current jail, the estimated completion time for a new jail facility, and subsequent release of inmates to make room for higher risk prisoners. Although leadership within the county has implemented programs such as the DRC, jail overcrowding remains a significant issue. It appears that other options such as the Deadwood Program, have remained undeveloped.
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R2:
The Deadwood Conservation Camp Program should be investigated to determine if it has merit and is feasible for Siskiyou County. If only one bed is opened and available with savings to the county, it would be worth it!
F3:
Access to the Day Reporting Center for inmates without reliable contact information means the Center may not be able to reach a prisoner when necessary. A primary objective of the DRC is to prevent a re-occurrence of an offense. The lack of inmate contact information can contribute to a failure to achieve that goal. The DRC is being utilized to accommodate inmates who cannot be placed into the jail due to overcrowding. Some of them become homeless after release from jail. The DRC does not have an adequate system to contact homeless inmates participating in the DRC program There is a possible threat to public safety if the DRC cannot contact a released inmate due to lack of contact information.
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R3:
Access to the Day Reporting Center for inmates should only be granted if reliable contact information is available and maintained.
F4:
Individuals released from central booking who live outside of Yreka, with no way to return home within Siskiyou County, is still an unresolved issue. From years past, prior to release, jail staff attempts to arrange for transportation. A better program to insure public safety is not defined. The example given of a homeless individual picked up in Weed was arrested and released five times in one night underscores the problem.
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R4:
Siskiyou County residents released from jail should be assisted with transportation back to their home or community. For example, public transportation could be used if a bus stop were available or the arresting officer from another community could be required to return the released inmate to their community. This may help alleviate the burden placed on the City of Yreka. If an individual is arrested in an outlying community for an offense not resulting in retention in the jail, a system to issue a citation and notice to appear should be considered to eliminate the need to transport the individual to the jail for booking. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES: Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the Siskiyou County Civil Grand Jury requests the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors respond to R1 and R2 and the County Sheriff’s Department address all the findings and recommendations in this report and take appropriate action.