The 2006-2007 Grand Jury report was made
officially available to the public yesterday. This years Grand Jury consisted
of a core group of dedicated citizens who devoted time and effort to their
duties for an entire year. Robert Davis, this years Foreman of the Grand Jury
addressed the members of the Grand Jury in the report and said, “It is gratifying to see you
rise to the challenge and produce and excellent, thoughtful document…The Court
and all Amador County citizens appreciate the insight and expertise shown in
your report. Your
participating and willingness to serve in our justice system strengthens it and
makes it better.”
Your
participating and willingness to serve in our justice system strengthens it and
makes it better.” The
dedicated group of 19 was mandated to conduct certain activities such as the
visitation and review of operations and facilities throughout the County. Some of those facilities they
visited and investigated included: Mule Creek State Prison, Preston Youth
Authority, Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp, and the Amador County Detention
Center. The findings of those visits and investigations are available in
the final report. The Grand
Jury also found it pertinent to conduct a review and investigation of the
ACUSD, the MCSP wastewater situation, Westover Field Airport, and Amador-Tuolmne
Community Action Agency. In addition they also made a review of the
facilities and equipment this year’s Grand Jury was given to work with. This
year the group received 14 citizen complaints, 10 of which were reviewed,
investigated and available in their final report. Davis said the Grand Jury chose to only
produce a limited number of hard copies to conserve paper. The 2006-2007 Grand Jury report
is available on line by visiting the County’s website at www.co.amador.ca.us.
For more information about the Grand Jury call 223-2574.
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