Yuba County Grand Jury
2010-2011
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
ACS personnel appear to have the best interest of the animal’s health, welfare, and safety as a high priority.
F2:
ACS personnel appear to be operating efficiently, including using volunteers and inmates from the Yuba County Jail. ACS also partners with several local businesses and organizations for animal food donations, supplies, blankets, and support in adoption services.
F3:
The Grand Jury did not find any issues contained within the complaint during its inspection.
Additional Recommendations
15
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The staff and volunteers of ACS should be commended for their efforts in maintaining a healthy and safe atmosphere for the animals they care for.
R2:
The staff and volunteers of ACS should be commended for their efforts in partnering with local businesses and organizations to receive donations and support in adoption services.
R3:
The Yuba County Board of Supervisors should commend the staff and volunteers of ACS and the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department for their efforts in maintaining a healthy and safe atmosphere for the animals they care for.
R4:
Are you in possession of your natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence, of sound judgment and of fair character? Yes No
R5:
Do you speak, write and understand English? Yes No
R6:
Have you been discharged as a Grand Juror in any court of this State within the last year? Yes No
R7:
Have you ever served as a Grand Juror? Yes No If so, what county and when?
R8:
Have you applied for the Grand Jury in the past? Yes No If so, what year(s)?
R9:
Are you a registered voter? Yes No
R10:
Are you able and willing to define and evaluate issues without
R11:
If you are employed, does your employer know that you are interested in serving on the grand jury, and does he/she under- stand the nature and extent of the duties of a grand juror? Yes No
R12:
Are you capable of and willing to conduct detailed investigations of city and county governmental issues and prepare reports on those issues? Yes No
R13:
Are you currently serving as an elected public official or do you plan to run for public office within the next eighteen months? Yes No
R14:
Are you related to and closely associated with any of the following: Yuba County Superior Court judge? Yes No
R15:
As a member of any profession or organization or as a holder of any office, have you ever been suspended, disbarred or otherwise
Findings & Recommendations
8 findings
F1:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the Yuba County Jail staff to be well trained and attentive to the needs of the jail and inmates.
F2:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the Yuba County Jail offers a wide variety of meals with provisions for religious and dietary requirements.
F3:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the Yuba County Jail utilizes the ICE detainees program as a revenue source to help offset the costs incurred by the County to run an efficient jail. The Jail also provides the Yuba Sutter Mental Health with laundry services, which is another revenue source for the jail.
F4:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the Yuba County Jail and Yuba County Office of Education provide the inmates with an opportunity to continue their education and obtain a GED.
F5:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the Yuba County Jail has valuable volunteers, who offer drug and alcohol counseling meetings, religious services, and sewing classes to the female inmates.
F6:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the law library has a good selection of legal books and materials available to help the inmates understand and research their legal matters.
F7:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the Yuba County Jail accommodates a wide variety of religious needs
F8:
The Yuba County Grand Jury finds the Yuba County Jail offers a tattoo removal service.
Additional Recommendations
2
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
The Yuba County Grand Jury recommends the Yuba County Sheriff commend the Jail staff, personnel, and volunteers for their dedication and hard work in making this community a safer place.
R2:
The Yuba County Grand Jury recommends the Yuba County Board of Supervisors commend the Sheriff and the Sheriff’s office for their excellent work. 2010-2011 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report
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Findings & Recommendations
3 findings
F1:
The Security Housing Unit, opened in 2001, is a modern, clean, self-contained single-story building with 15 single cells.
F2:
During the tour there were shoes and boots in the laundry area that are given to the youths and appeared to be recycled from youth to youth.
F3:
The Juvenile Hall’s surveillance system does not have recording capability. In addition, cameras are needed to provide observation in high security / high liability areas.
Additional Recommendations
3
Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Maximize the use of the Security Housing Unit by contracting with the California Division of Juvenile Justice and other counties to offset budget shortfalls.
R2:
Ensure that used footwear is properly cleaned and sanitized before being issued to each youth.
R3:
Seek funding to upgrade and install video surveillance equipment that will cover all areas of the facility.