Jail Population Mitigation Strategies January 18, 2007

2 Bedspace Needs Projections Provided by Carter Goble Lee CY 2007CY 2011 Projected ADP4,2074,424 Peaking Factor (5%) Classification Factor (5%) Projected Need4,6274,866 Current Capacity4,294 Beds Needed

3 Investment Required Status Quo would mean: – beds to meet projected needs –Estimated capital construction costs at $40,000 per bed for $13 - $23 Million –Operational Costs $5 - $10 million annually for: Staff Custody and Care Maintenance Overhead

4 Strategies and Solutions Construction of another facility is not recommended, instead: –Avoid unnecessary construction and staff intensive operational costs –Remove barriers to safe and efficient flow of inmates through the system –Continued cooperation with stakeholders

5 Strategies and Solutions 1999 Master Plan Update projected jail bed needs by 2003 to be 4,300 beds In 2006, the average daily population was about 4,100 Jail Population Committees have already implemented successful strategies to address jail population. Additional strategies should be implemented now while the population is at its low point during the year.

6 Historical Trends

7 Strategies and Solutions Updated the Jail Model as directed by Court –Provide a menu of strategies to choose from that could mitigate jail population –Quantify potential strategy results –Based on FY actual data

8 Strategies and Solutions –14 strategies identified for potential savings of 591 beds Mainly focused on inmates with only one charge 17,520 inmate days = 48 jail beds –Previously identified initiatives could save 138 beds –Total potential reduction = 729 beds

9 Strategies and Solutions Target: Multiple resets for inmates with one charge Strategy: Reduce the frequency and/or length of resets by 30 days (15 percent on average) Impact: Open 118 jail beds per day

10 Strategies and Solutions Target: Multiple resets for inmates with multiple charges Strategy: Reduce the frequency and/or length of resets by 30 days (14.5 percent on average) Impact: Open 146 jail beds per day

11 Strategies and Solutions Target: Parole Violators with pending court cases Strategy: Reduce stay for Parole Violators by 20 days (23 percent on average) –Have to remain in the jail until their case(s) is resolved Impact: Open 25 jail beds per day

12 Strategies and Solutions Target: Technical Parole Violators staying over 60 days Strategy: Limit stay to 60 days for Technical Parole Violators –Allow for 30-day hearing period and then 30 days to move them where they need to go Impact: Open 27 jail beds per day

13 Strategies and Solutions Target: Inmates that bond out after 3 days Strategy: Direct focus on inmates to reevaluate bonding potential and PR bond eligibility, are they candidates for Intensive Supervision, ELM? –Decrease their stay by 25 percent Impact: Open 58 jail beds per day

14 Strategies and Solutions Target: Failure To Appear (FTA) Strategy: Redirect these individuals to Electronic Monitoring, Community Service, Inmate Reimbursement, etc. Impact: Open 60 jail beds per day

15 Strategies and Solutions Target: Contempt of Court Strategy: Redirect individuals to Electronic Monitoring, Community Service, Inmate Reimbursement or Work Release, etc. Impact: Open 22 jail beds per day

16 Strategies and Solutions Target: Capias and Warrants for Traffic and Non-traffic Violations Strategy: Redirect individuals to weekend work programs and other community service, etc. Impact: Open 26 jail beds per day

17 Strategies and Solutions Target: Driving While License Invalid (DWLI) Strategy: Redirect individuals to SCRAM, Electronic Monitoring, etc. Impact: Open 3 jail beds per day

18 Strategies and Solutions Target: Out of County/State Warrants Strategy: Require pickup within 10 days, automate the notification process Impact: Open 9 jail beds per day

19 Strategies and Solutions Target: Illegal Entry Inmates Strategy: Require pickup within 10 days Impact: Open 17 jail beds per day

20 Strategies and Solutions Target: Federal Detainers Strategy: Require pickup within 10 days Impact: Open 18 jail beds per day

21 Strategies and Solutions Target: Possession of Marijuana (2 oz. or less) Strategy: Issue citation or other pre- arrest options Impact: Open 14 jail beds per day

22 Strategies and Solutions Target: Special Needs/Mentally Ill Inmates Strategy: Treat root causes and take a pro-active approach to prevent behaviors that could lead to arrest and detention Impact: Open 48 jail beds per day

23 Recap 14 successful strategies could save 591 beds Avoid costs associated with construction and operational costs for a new facility Market open beds to other entities

24 Previously Identified Initiatives 7-day arraignments in the County Courts –Also speeds up Jail Court docket appearances –Estimate savings of 15 jail beds per day

25 Previously Identified Initiatives Develop 72-hour holding capability at Central Magistration –Two categories: those that bond out in 3 days or less and those that don’t –Bond out in 3 days or less: Negates need to enter the jail Open 34 jail beds per day

26 Initiatives in Progress Develop 72-hour holding capability at Central Magistration –Don’t bond out in 3 days or less: Hold them until 3 days expire Open 89 jail beds per day –TOTAL = 123 beds

27 Recap Impact on Beds 14 Identified Strategies 591 Previously Identified Initiatives138 GRAND TOTAL729

28 Next Steps Work with the Criminal Justice Planning Coordination Department, Jail Population Committee(s) and stakeholders Provide analytical support and identify resources to implement strategies Track progress on jail beds saved Use model to quantify additional strategies identified by the Committee(s).