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RE: WELD COUNTY JAIL TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado Statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, on December 19 , 1983 the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County appointed the Weld County Jail Task
Force, and
WHEREAS , the Task Force has presented the Board of County
Commissioners with their final report (Exhibit A) dated June 5 ,
1984 that addresses recommendations concerning the jail facility
and jail alternative programs, and
WHEREAS, upon review of the recommendations the Board of
County Commissioners concurs with the recommendations of the Jail
Task Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, hereby accepts the Weld County Jail
Task Forces recommendations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County hereby commends the members of the
Task Force for the fine job they have done.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County
Commissioners directs County staff under the administrative
control of the Board of County Commissioners to work with the
Sheriff , District Attorney, Probation, Community Corrections
Board, and Courts to implement the recommendations of the Task
Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the architectural firm of Boer
and Roberts is hereby directed to prepare bid documents to bid
out the modifications of the jail facility recommended in project
years 1984-85 in the report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and
Administration is directed to prepare a supplemental
appropriation to the Public Work Capital Fund to accommodate the
construction of the jail modification in fiscal years 1984-85 .
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of
June, A.D. , 1984 .
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST 4.44 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County lerk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Board Norman Carlson, Chairman
( EXCUSED
BY: er-nt-r Ica/ Ja ueline Johnson, Pro Tem
Dep y County Cler 27
APPROV AS TO FORM: en Br ntne�er
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1 C r Carlson
County Attorney )
n Martin
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G'OLOAADO
WELD
COUNT.
JAIL
TASK
FORCE
REPORT
June 5, 1984
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Board Members:
Based upon your charge to the Weld County Jail Task Force to study and make
recommendations to you concerning the future of the facilities of the Weld
County jail and jail alternative programs in Weld County, we make the
following recommendations:
JUVENILE FACILITY:
A. Recommend that the Board of County Commissioners act to encourage a long
term solution to the housing of pre-trial juvenile offenders at the state
level by supporting the establishment of a permanent state operated
regional juvenile detention facility in northeastern Colorado.
B. On a short term basis it is recommended that revisions to the present
juvenile 48-hour holding area be made to accommodate the housing of adult
work release inmates only if the revisions will comply with ACA Standards
and allow Weld County to continue to comply with the conditions of the
contract with the State Division of Youth Services to use the facility as
a temporary juvenile 48-hour holding unit.
MODIFICATIONS TO JAIL FACILITY:
Recommend the following modifications as proposed by Boer and Roberts
Architects, Inc. :
PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR MODIFICATION. (DRAWING NO. 1) :
Number of short term holding rooms is increased from five (5) to eight
(8) . Proposed alterations make access to holding rooms possible and also
improves direct supervision. Area for records and files is enlarged with
direct access from booking area to the upper floor. The medical
examining room and doctors office are proposed to be relocated to the
second floor: basement medical rooms to be used as a court—section
office and a staff room.
Demolition: $ 4,000
New Construction $ 20,000
Total Cost of Modification: $ 24,000
Project Years: 1984-1985
PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO MAIN FLOOR: JUVENILE AREA (DRAWING NO. 3A) :
Modify juvenile area as shown on plan. Holding for male juvenile is six
(6) and holding for female juvenile is two (2) . Create separate
entry—exit for adult male work release section (total work release
holding is twenty (20) .)
Demolition: $ 10,000
New Construction $ 72,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Juvenile Section: $ 82,000
Project Years: 1984-1985
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO MAIN FLOOR: OFFICE AREA (DRAWING NO. 3) :
Modify administration and staff areas as shown on plan for additional
work stations for secretarial (8) , civil and warrant offices (8) and
investigators (10) .
Demolition: $ 3,000
New Construction $ 11,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Main Floor Office Area: $ 14,000
Project Years: 1984-1985
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO SECOND FLOOR. (DRAWING NO. 5) :
Proposed modifications will greatly simplify staff operational and
supervisory functions. Additional holding capacity is created by
converting a balcony area into a dormitory type sleeping room for
trustees (10 inmates) with partitions for privacy. Two (2) isolation
cells and a sickroom and nursing station are created with direct
supervision from the guard station. Two (2) multi-purpose rooms are
proposed outside the actual inmate holding pods, allowing for better
supervision and use of the dayrooms.
Demolition: $ 22,000
New Construction $ 90,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Second Floor: $112,000
Project Years: 1984-1985
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE THIRD FLOOR. (DRAWING NO. 7) :
Guard station (control area) can be modified to allow for direct
supervision into the holding pod on the north side. Multi—purpose room
to be enlarged and modified to allow for direct access from the control
area. Secure holding can be increased by sixteen (16) , by utilizing part
of the gymnasium area. Additional exercise area is proposed on the
second floor roof.
Demolition: $ 10,000
New Construction $ 58,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Third Floor: $ 68,000
Project Years: 1984-1985
PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE THIRD FLOOR. (DRAWING NO. 7) :
The existing second floor roof structure will allow for additional
light-weight construction. The plan shows a dormitory type development
including the necessary bathroom facilities for about twenty-four (24)
work release type inmates. Prior to final approval in 1988 the need for
this modification should be reviewed by the County.
Demolition: $ 8,000
New Construction $192,000
Total Cost of New Addition: $200,000
Project Years: 1988-1989
USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE:
Recommend that based upon the success of the current program for DUI offenders
that the program be expanded to include criminal offenders other than DUI
offenders. The program expansion should be brought up to the level of two
full—time equivalent positions. After July 1, 1984 the program should be
fully funded by the forty dollar court assessment for each person required to
perform useful public service per HB1334.
WORKENDER:
Recommend not implementing a "workender" program as long as the useful public
service and work release programs satisfy the program needs in Weld County.
WORK RELEASE:
A. Recommend expanding the work release program from 14 beds to 20 beds in
1984 with the modifications to jail facility.
B. If a review prior to 1988 still indicates a need, additional expansion
should be considered with the jail modifications planned for 1988-1989.
C. Whenever the current facility is to capacity it is recommended that
consideration be given to operating the work release program at a new
site which is not a secure facility or a community corrections
residential facility.
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS:
Recommended that the current programs of the Community Corrections Board be
continued. The planned expansion of the program to include a locally operated
private residential facility be supported and encouraged by Weld County.
When jail capacity problems warrant, consideration should be given to
utilizing a locally operated residential facility for a county community
corrections or work release program.
DUI BONDING:
Recommend implementation of the DUI Bonding program developed by the Sheriff,
District Attorney, Courts, and the Island Grove Regional Treatment Center.
Release of eligible suspects to the Island Grove Regional Treatment Center on
an Appearance Bond according to the proposed guidelines will relieve the jail
of space requirements and potentially influence the suspect to get into an
alcoholic treatment program. (Conditional upon the approval of the courts) .
PR BONDING:
Recommend implementation of the proposed PR Bonding program developed by the
Sheriff, District Attorney, and Courts to relieve overcrowding conditions,
especially on weekends.
FUTURE STUDIES:
A. Recommend that the Board of County Commissioners hold a meeting every six
months with representatives of the Weld County criminal justice agencies
and courts to discuss the jail and jail alternative programs in Weld
County.
B. Recommend that the Board of County Commissioners and Sheriff, on a
two-year cycle, engage outside expertise to do a Weld County inmate
population analysis and appoint a jail study committee to examine the
jail needs and program alternatives in Weld County.
The recommendations represent a consensus of the jail task force members. It
should be noted that not all individual recommendations were unanimously
approved by the task for
es ctful submitted,
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J dge John Althoff Sheriff Harold
CAn�rewss
Ste Y�J ti t-'YO(inkce2
Judge Andrew Borg Commissioner
Gene Brantner
o n Coppom, F'obation Norm Dean, Community Corrections
Le, \t-4...6-a_
Capt. Mike Maehler, Ca tain Mike Metzger,
Greeley Police
y/ Sheriff's Office
Sam Nelson, Stan Peek, District Attorney
Useful Public Services
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A JUVENILE FACILITY
APPENDIX B MODIFICATIONS TO JAIL FACILITY
APPENDIX C USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE
APPENDIX D DUI BONDING
APPENDIX E PR BONDING
APPENDIX F WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS
APPENDIX A
JUVENILE FACILITY
DEPAr ENT OF INSTITUTIONS 'ISION OF YOUTH SERVICES
�Q� �\� MMRAYMON_ _EIDIG. M. D. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ( _.'LANDO L. MARTINEZ. DIRECTOR
p COMMUNITY SERVICES
Larry D. Grauberger, Director
4255 SOUTH KN O% COURT
• DENVER, COLORADO 80236
7876 TELEPHONE (303) 781-7861
RICHARD D. LAMM
GOVERNOR April 3 , 1984 ..,. . ... . -.
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Mr. Gene Brantner I '
Office of Board of County Commissioners II AR 6 1984
Weld County
P.O. Box 758 cr.CaLEY, GOLD.
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Dear Mr. Brantner:
I received your letter and a copy of the proposed architectural plans
for the juvenile section of the Weld County facility. I have discussed
the plans with Orlando Martinez , the Director of the Division , and have
further discussed the plans with Peter Boer with reference to the size
of the sleeping areas and day areas for their compliance with ACA Stan-
dards. Mr. Boer will review the room size, checking to see if they
comply with ACA Standards and submit his findings to me.
I have talked with John Coppom by phone and related to him that our
immediate impression is that the revision, as presented by Peter Boer,
will comply with our State contract with Weld County to use the facility
as a temporary 48-hour holding unit. It is our understanding that the
Weld County Commissioners intend to meet with their counterparts in
Larimer County and the counties within the 13th Judicial District to
discuss cooperating with the State of Colorado in providing a more
permanent regional detention facility serving those counties . It is
our intention to work with you in establishing the most efficient and
effective pre-trial secure services for northeastern Colorado.
If you have any questions of the Division, please feel free to contact
either Orlando or myself.
Sincerely,
arryD. uberger
Director
Community Services
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xc: John Coppom
Hon. Robert A. Behrman
U.S. Department of Justice• Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
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JAN 2 4 1984
TO : CJC Directors
Juvenile Justice Specialist/Planners
SAG Chairs
FROM: Doyle A. Wood
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
SIJBJ: Position Statement on Section 223(a) (14) , Jail Removal, of the
JJDP Act, as Amended
As published in the January 17, 1984, Federal Register, the attached
position statement on-the minima requirements of Section 223(a) (14) of
the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act of 1974, as amended, was issued
by OJJDP. This position statement addresses the jail removal require-
ments when a juvenile facility and an adult jail or lockup are in the
same building or on the same grounds.
Please review this position statement to determine its' applicability
to facilities within your State. This position statement should be
incorporated into the OJJDP Monitoring Policies and Procedures Manual
distributed during the 1983 OJJDP Workshops. If you have any ques
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regarding this statement please contact me or your OJJDP State
Representative at (202)724-8491.
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Attachment (1)
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January 17, 1984
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Part 11
Department of
Justice
Office of Juvenile and Delinquency
Prevention
Position Statement on Minimum
p. Requirements of Section 223(a)(14) of
the JJDP Act, as Amended; Notice
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'20.54 Federal Register / ' 49. No. 11 / Tuesday. January 17. 1984 dotices
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE criminal offenders sentenced for less adult residents in the respective
than one year. facliiiei_-
Of of Juvenile Justice and ✓ Adult Lockup. Similar to an adult jail 'z Bctal separation in all juvenile and
De....4ueney Prevention except that an adult lockup is generally Jaclult rogram activities within the
Position Statement on Minimum a municipal or police facility of■ act 'ties. inch Fn recreation.
Requirements ate of onon 2 ( (11)of temporary nature which does not hold education. counseling. health care.
the JJDP Act,as o Amended persons after they have been formally dining. steeping. and general living
charged. arncititL-
AaaNCY:Office of Juvenile Justice and States and localities have told'OJJDP <y C.Separate juvenile and adult staff.
Delinquency Prevention. that the application of the definition of including management security stiff.
arnort Notice of issuance of position ' an adult jail and lockup has presented and direct care staffsuch as
statement on the minimum requirements difficulty where a separate juvenile rocreationaT a ucattona_i and
of the jail removal mandate of Section detention facility and an adult jail or counseling. $penalized services staff._
of the(14) of the Juvenile justice and lockup share a common building or are such as_cooks. bookkeepers. arid_
Delinquency Prevention (J►DPI Act.as on common grounds.To assist in nation fofessmi:ls who are not.
amended. resolving this issue an OJJDP position normally in contact wit sedelainees or
statement is being provided. whose :nt-equent contacts occur under
SUMMARY:The Office of juvenile justice In determining whether removal cocT-�. on! Orseparanfon o juveniles and
and Delinquency (OJJDP) is issuing a pursuant to the statute. has been aauits. can serve both._
position statement on the minimum • accomplished when the juvenile and 'LOLL In states that have established
requirements of Section 223(a)(14)of the adult facilities are in a common building Ataie stei:dards or licensing_.
JJDP Act.The position statement or on common grounds. OJJDP will.upon rem.:rer..ents for stcure juvenile _
addresses the jail removal requirements request by the State.assess whether the detention lac:Lees. the juvenile facility
when a juvenile facility and an adult jail juvenile and adult facilities are separate: meets the ste :ates and is :censeil era_
or lockup is in the same building or on i-i.e.. that there are separate structural appropriate.
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the same grounds. areas. staffs. administrations. and HE Discussion
In determining whether or not a programs.
faciiitvin which juveniles arc detained Set forth below are requirements The four mandatory requirements
c: confined is an adult jail cr lockup which will be used to determine must be fully met to ensure juveniles are
under the requirements of Section acceptability in the event both juveniles not placed in. or subjected to. the same
223(a)(14). OJJDP will assess the and adults are detained in one physical environment as adult offenders. thus
senarat n s of the two facilities by structure.Ad&7ona!ly.while these meeting the minimum requirements of
.--""c mi whether to requirements requirements are mandatory. it is noted Section_23;tl14)of the JJDP Act as
ct....amed in the position statement are'P.- that special and unique conditions may amended. In determining whether the
net. — allow deviations from the statute.Such criteria are me the following list of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFatMat10PC conditions wit['be add:eased on a case_ factprs is prev:ced and will 6e med.b
bvcase basis. OlJDP. Although the list is not
Position Statement: Minimum Following the statement of • exhaustive. it does enumerate
Requirements for Juvenile Justice and "MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS" is a conditions which enhance the
Delinquency Prevention Act.Section discussion of factor which are s ; trress of juvenile and adult
=3(a)(14) (jail Removal) recommended to the states and which facilities when they are located in. the
1 bcc4�rocnd • ' will be used by OJ}DP in determining same building or(melte same grounds.
whether the criteria have been met. In It r.. juvenile staff are employee full-
Section 223(3)114) of the juvenile • addition. OJ;DPhas available many time by a juvtnile service agency or the
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act standards.policies and conditions of . juvenile court with responsibility only
of 19';.as amended. requires States.as juvenile detention which will help for the conduct cf theyouth•sening
a condition for the receipt of formula jurisdiction meet the norm of good operations. Juvenile staff are specially
rant funds. tint"provide that.. . .no practice_ meet accreditation standards, trained in the handling of juveniles and
juvenile shall be drained or confined in and meet legal requirements associated the special prat!ems associated with
any jail or lockup for adults.. with detaining juveniles.This this group.
States have until December. 1985 to information is available from OJJDP. 3 B.A separate juvenile operations
achieve compliance with this statutory manual with written procedures for
=rovisiom. Section 223(t)of the Act � IL Alondotory Requirements staff and agency reference. specifies the
allows two additional years. if .4 In determining whether or not a function and cperation of the juvenile
substantial compliance is achieved by facility in which juveniles are detained program.
December. 1985. or confined is an adult jail or lockup it C.There is minimal sharing between
The definitions of an adult jail and an under the requirements of Section the facilities of public lobbies or office/
adult lockup. as contained in 28 CFR ' 223(a)(14), in circumstances where the support space for staff.
Pan 31,Subpart 31.304 (m)and(n). juvenile and adult facilities are located * D. Juveniles do not share direct
dated December 31.1981.are: 4c-an the same building or on the same service or access space with adult
/ Adult fail. A locked facility. * grounds. each of the following foci offenders within the facilities including
- administered by State.county.or local criteria must a metro order 'd ensure entrance to and exit from the facilities.
' e enforcement and'correctional the requisite separatihess of the two All juvenile facility intake, booking and
ncies. the purpose of which is to facilities: -- admission processes take place in a
detain adults charged with violating "t) p,Total separation between jvenile separate area and are under the
criminal law. pending trial. Also / aria adult facility spatial areas such-fit direction of juvenile facility staff. Secure
considered as adult jails are those 'mere ccou�be nohaphaiiid or ___ juvenile entrances (sally ports. waiting
facilities used to held convicted adult Scndentaf cbhtle between juvenile and areas) are independently controlled by
Federal Lakes / VoL 49. No. 11 / Tuesday. January 17. 1984 / Notices 2063
juvenile staff and separated from adept Certification of an area to hold juveniles detention facility exists when there is a
entrances.Public entrances.lobbies and within an adult jail or lockup(as common building or common grounds
waiting areas for the juvenile detention provided by some State codes)may not situation with a facility that Is an adult
program an also controlled by Ovalle conform to this.Basically.the State does jail or lockup.A de minima allowance
staff and separated from similar adult not license the facility In which will be made for the occasions when
areas.Adult and juvenile residents de juveniles an held as a jail or lockup. juveniles are detained for a length of
not make use of common passageways These and other conditions would time and under conditions not in
between intake areas.residential serve to enhance the separateness of conformance with the Act OJJDP will
spaces.and program/service spaces. juvenile and adult facilities located In provide assistance and advice to States
A E The space available for juvenile the same building or on the same in the application of the criteria and
Iiv1ng.sleeping and the conduct of pounds. thus ameliorating the relevant factors to any specific situation.
juvenile programs conforms to the destructive nature of juvenile jailing trots PUNT14 a INPONNATtoe CONTACT:
requirements for secure juvenile cited by Congress as the foundation for Doyle Wood Office of Juvenile Justice
detention specified by prevailing tale the 1980 amendment requiring removal and Delinquency Prevention.633
law.prevailing professional standards of juveniles from adult jails and lockups. Indiana Ave..NW.. Washington.D.C.
of care. and by State coda. In most cases. the States should bare 20331.(2021 724-6491.
.* F.The facility is formally recognized little difficulty in applying these four Allied S.Repay.
as a juvenile detention center by the requirements and related factors to Administrator.Office of Juvenile justice and
Stale agency responsible for monitoring determine if sufficient separation exists Delinquency Prevention.
review. and/or certification of juvenile to justify OJJDP concurring with a state tra a.c.s.-rro ta.e r_u.se w e,
detention facilities under State law. finding that a separate juvenile snare toga it ea
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RESOLUTION
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RE: JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado,
pursuant to Colorado Statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested
with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the northern quadrant of Colorado continues to increase in
population and the need for juvenile detention facilities increases with the
population growth, and
WHEREAS, the Brighton detention facility has decreased it's capacity for
holding delinquent youths and other detention facilities throughout the state
are running at capacity, and
WHEREAS, the holding of juveniles in local jails is increasingly met with
criticism and lawsuits, and the federal and state trends are away from
juveniles being detained within a jail structure, and
• WHEREAS, there is a critical need for juvenile detention facilities In
the northeast quadrant of the State of Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County that there is an immediate and urgent need for the construction of
a state administered juvenile detention facility to serve the northeastern
counties of Colorado. and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Veld
County, Colorado encourage other related agencies, counties, and courts to
support the establishment of a regional juvenile detention facility in the
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northeast quadrant of the state to serve the counties of Larimer, Weld,
Horgan, Gashington, Yuma, Phillips, Sedwick and Logan Counties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County encourage the related agencies, counties, " and courts in the
northeastern quadrant of the State of Colorado to actively cooperate with the
state in the establishment of such a facility as soon as possible.
The above and foregoing resolution vas, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of April, A.D., 1984.
// BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST a21 1—"e teuv“,,,,, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk and Recorder v g �� I
and Clerk to the Board Norman Carlson, Chairman
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BY' � � J c ue a John on, Pro Ter
Dep ty County Clerk
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Approved s to form: Th Gene Brantner
' Chuck Carlson
County Attorney
• John Martin
APPENDIX B
MODIFICATIONS TO JAIL FACILITY
WELD COUNTY JAIL FACILITY
GREELEY, COLORADO
BUDGET ESTIMATE BASED ON PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS
1 THROUGH 8, DATED 2-14-84 AND 3-10-84.
NOTE: COPIES OF DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO VIEW IN THE CLERK TO THE
BOARD'S OFFICE, 915 10th STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO
PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR MODIFICATION. (DRAWING NO. 1)
Number of short term holding rooms is increased from
five (5) to eight (8) . Proposed alterations make
access to holding rooms possible and also improves
direct supervision. Area for records and files is
enlarged with direct access from booking area to
the upper floor. The medical examining .room and
doctors office are proposed to be relocated to the
second floor: basement medical rooms to be used as
a court-section office and a staff room.
Demolition: $ 4,000
New Construction: $ 20,000
Total Cost of Modification: $ 24,000
PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO MAIN FLOOR: JUVENILE AREA (DRAWING NO. 3A)
Modify juvenile area as shown on plan. Holding for
male juvenile is six (6) and holding for female
juvenile is two (2) . Create separate entry-exit
for adult male work release section (total work
release holding is twenty (20). )
Demolition: $ 10,000
New Construction: $ 72,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Juvenile Section: $ 82,000
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO MAIN FLOOR: OFFICE AREA (DRAWING NO. 3)
Modify administration and staff areas as shown on
plan for additional work stations for secretarial
(8) , civil and warrant offices (8) and investigators
(10).
Demolition: $ 3,000
New Construction: $ 11,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Main Floor Office Area: $ 14,000
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO SECOND FLOOR. (DRAWING NO. 5)
Proposed modifications will greatly simplify staff
operational and supervisory functions. Additional
holding capacity is created by converting a balcony
area into a dormitory type sleeping room for
trustees. (10 inmates) Two (2) isolation cells and
a sickroom and nursing station are created with
direct supervision from the guard station. Two (2)
multi-purpose rooms are proposed outside the actual
inmate holding pods, allowing for better supervision
and use of the dayrooms.
Demolition: $ 22,000
New Construction: $ 90,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Second Floor: $ 112,000
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE THIRD FLOOR. (DRAWING NO. 7)
Guard station (control area) can be modified to
allow for direct supervision into the holding pod
on the north Side. Multi—purpose room to be
enlarged::and modified to allow for direct access
from the control area. Secure holding can be
increased by sixteen (16) , by utilizing part of
the gymnasium area. Additional exercise area is
proposed on the second floor roof.
Demolition: $ 10,000
New Construction: $ 58,000
Total Cost of Modifications
to Third Floor: $ 68,000
PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE THIRD FLOOR (DRAWING NO. 7) .
The existing second floor roof structure will
allow for additional light-weight construction.
The plan shows a dormitory type development
including the necessary bathroom facilities for
about twenty-four (24) work release type inmates.
Demolition: $ 8,000
New Construction: $ 192,000
Total Cost of New Addition: $ 200,000
Prepared by:
BOER AND ROBERTS ARCHITECTS, INC.
March 10, 1984
APPENDIX C
USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE
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' DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION SERVICES
�I� \ O Nineteenth Judicial District: Serving Weld County JOHN T. COPPOM, PH O.
d*?.iroderica Sarncsa •
Weld County Courthouse, 9th Streetl9th Avenue LEE STEELS
Post Office Box C Greeley, Colorado 80632 Supervisor.Juvenire Dngba
18 10 JERRY L.WOMMACK
Supervisor.Adult Division
October 3, 1983
TO: All County Court Judges
FROM: John T. Coppom and Sam Nelson
RE: Useful Public Service-Criminal Offenders
Effective August 1, 1983, the Weld County Commissioners agreed to finance
a full time Useful Public Service position through DUI fines and cost of
insurance fees. The Commissioners further recommended that the Useful Public •
Service Program be used to help reduce the over-crowed condition of the Jail.
The Useful Public Service Program can handle 30 additional criminal offenders,
over and above the mandatory DUI defendants, each month. However, to effect-
ively coordinate this increase, the following criteria for placement in the
program is recommended for criminal offenders:
1. Useful Public Service should not be in addition to a jail sentence.
2. Placement for Useful Public Service must be performed in Weld County.
Offenders- living outside of Weld County should not be sentenced to perform
useful public service hours unless they are able to perform the hours in
Weld County.
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3. Whether Useful Public Service is a condition of modified probation or a
condition of a suspended jail sentence, the Coordinator will be the
reporting person to the Court. In cases where there is active probation
supervision, the probation officer will be the reporting person to the
Court.
- 4. Juvenile offenders will be handled under a separate policy which will be
developed at a later date.
S. Philosophically, if an offender warrants a jail sentence greater than
15 days, useful public service should not be the sentence. Past useful
public service experience indicates that 120 hours should be the maximum
imposed hours. In addition, a 120 hour maximum:
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A. parrallels the DUI, UPS sentencing.
B. allows a full time employed offender 30 - four hour work days.
• C. allows for more offenders to be placed in the public agency.
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Telephone: 356.4000, Ext. 581 Office Hours: 8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday Closed Holidays
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6. A 90 day completion date for Useful Public Service should be ample time
for offenders to complete the Court ordered hours. The Coordinator will
.!report compliance or non-compliance to the Probation Officer or the
Court before the 90 days are up. If circumstances prevail, the Probation
Officer and/or Coordinator will request an extension of the review date
to attempt to help the offender meet his obligations. At the end of a
90 day period, the Coordinator, upon successful completion, will request
to have the probation suspended.
• 7. A Useful Public Service fee is to be charged to each offender sentenced
to perform Useful Public Service. The formula is: Number of hours ordered,
divided by 8, times $2.00 = Useful Public Service Fee, with a maximum of
$30.00.
8. Each offender in the Useful Public Service Program is covered by an
insurance policy: $10,000 medical, $5,000 death or dismemberment.
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Anaitils
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l� ++. DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION SERVICES
Nineteenth Judicial District: Serving Weld County JOHN T.COPPOer Ps
(\I, Chief,Probation Services
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\\\\\\""��� Weld County Courthouse, 9th Street/9th Avenue LEE STEELE
r ur^% Supervisor,Juvenile Division
,, Post Office Box C Greeley, Colorado 80632
e..��/ JACK MONTOYA
�.....••• Supervisor,Adult Division
USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM
Current:
1.0 F.T.E. Admin./Counselor = 81 Cases/Month or 972 Cases/Yr.
Current Budget: $21,200 (Less phones, rent, CPO, and 2 Full
. time Probation Secretaries) r
1.0 F.T.E. @ $21,200 : 972 Cases = $21.81 Cost per Client
Projected:
1.0 F.T.E. Admin./Couselor = 81 Cases/Month or 972 Cases/Yr.
1.0 5 F.T.E. Counselor = 5O Cases/Month or 6OO Cases/Yr.
's .5 F.T.E. SecreTary. =131 Cases/Month or 1572 Cases/Yr.
Projected Budget: $25,517 Program Cost Plus
13,920 Counselor/Secretary
$39,437 Total Program Budget
2.0 F.T.E. @ $39,437 : 1572 Cases = $25.09 Cost per Client
Note: These figures do not represent the revenue coming in for this
Program- i.e. LEAF Funds, DUI fine money, and public service
insurance fees. These revenues would bring the cost per client
down to approximately $3.00 per offender.
There is also legislation, pending the Governor's signature,
that will amend HB1287 to provide a $4O fee for any offender
convicted of an alcohol related traffic offense. This additional
fee would allow the Program to operate at a profit.
Telephone: 356-4000, Ext. 581 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday Closed Holidays
1984
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SENATE BILL NO. 111.
BY SENATORS Donley, Beatty, and McCormick;
also REPRESENTATIVES McInnis, Groff, Larson, Mielke,
1Mutzebaugh, Neale, Robb, Taylor-Little, and'CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT OF 42-4-1202, COLORADO REVISED
STATUTES, AS AMENDED, AND, IN RELATION THERETO,
ESTABLISHING A USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. 42-4-1202 (4) (g) (II), Colorado Revised
Statutes, as amended, is REPEALED AND REENACTED, WITH
AMENDMENTS-, to read:
12-4-1202. Driving under the influence - driving. while
impaired - driving with excessive alcoholic content - chemical
tests - penalties - useful public service program - alcohol
and drug driving safety program. (4) (g) (II) (A) The
sentencing court, the probation department, the county
sheriff, and the board of county commissioners shall cooperate
in identifying suitable work assignments. An offender
sentenced to such work assignment shall complete. the same
within the time established by the court.
jB) There may be established is the probation department
of each judicial district in the state a useful public service
program under the direction of the chief probation officer.
It is the purpose of the useful public service program: To
identify and seek the cooperation of governmental entities and
;political subdivisions thereof, as well as corporations
organized not for profit, for the purpose of providing useful
public service jobs; to interview and assign persons who have
been ordered by the court to perform useful public service to
suitable useful public service jobs; and to monitor compliance
or noncompliance of such persons in performing useful public
Capital letters indicate new material added to existing statutes;
.dashes through words indicate deletions from existing statutes and
such material not part of act.
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service assignments within the time established by the court.
(C) Any general public liability insurance policy
obtained to cover persons performing useful public service
pursuant to this subsection (4) shall be in a sum of not less.
than one million dollars for a combined single limit.
SECTION 2. Effective date. This act shall take effect -
July 1, 1984.
SECTION 3. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby
finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and
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safety. .
WHeWs d5jjellea .
Ted L. Strickland Carl B. Bledsoe
PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE • • OF REPRESENTATIVES
• -Marjorie L. Nielson Lorraine . Lom ardi
SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APPROVED 4 -) Rl) .7 I G 8 4- . IC). 2-432-43 ► -.---
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•• Ric and D. Lamm
GOV NOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
PAGE 2-SENATE BILL NO. 111
1984
HOUSE BILL NO. 1334.
BY REPRESENTATIVES Tebedo, Robb, Bath, Bird, Lee, Scherer,
Brown, Mielke, Neale, and Trujillo;
also SENATORS Groff, Allard, Alishouse, Baca, Bishop,
Callihan, Fowler, Gallagher, McCormick, Peterson, Powers,
Stewart, Strickland, Traylor, and Wells.
CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF THE USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM
FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF ALCOHOL- OR DRUG-RELATED TRAFFIC
OFFENSES.
Be it enacted y the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. 42-4-1202 (4) (g) (V), Colorado Revised
Statutes, as amended, is amended to read:
42-4-1202. Driving under the influence - driving while
impaired - driving with excessive alcoholic content - chemical
tests - penalties - alcohol and drug driving safety program.
(4) (g) (V) ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1984, in addition to any
other penalties prescribed in this subsection (4), the court
shall assess an amount, not to exceed two FORTY dollars, per
cley-of-usefti-pobiic-service7 upon any person required to
perform useful public service. SUCH AMOUNT SHALL BE USED BY
THE OPERATING AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING SUCH PERSON'S
USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM TO PAY THE COST OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM, A GENERAL PUBLIC LIABILITY
POLICY COVERING SUCH PERSON, AND, if such person will be
covered by workmen' s compensation insurance pursuant to
subparagraph (IV) of this paragraph (g) or 44eb4iity AN
insurance POLICY PROVIDING SUCH OR SIMILAR COVERAGE, THE COST
OF PURCHASING AND KEEPING IN FORCE SUCH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
SUCH AMOUNT SHALL BE ADJUSTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO INSURE THAT THE USEFUL PUBLIC SERVICE
PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN THIS SUBSECTION (4) SHALL BE
FINANCIALLY SELF-SUPPORTING. The proceeds from such amounts
Capital letters indicate new material added to existing statutes;
dashes through words indicate deletions from existing statutes and
such material not part of act.
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shall be .used to--defray BY THE OPERATING AGENCY ONLY FOR
DEFRAYING the cost to--e--governmental--entity of PERSONAL
SERVICES AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM AND THE COST OF purchasing and
keeping in force e--po3icy--of POLICIES OF GENERAL PUBLIC
LIABILITY INSURANCE, workmen' s compensation insurance, or
iiabiiity insurance covering--sneh--person PROVIDING SUCH OR
SIMILAR COVERAGE AND SHALL NOT BE USED BY THE OPERATING AGENCY
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
SECTION 2. Effective date. This act shall take effect
July 1, 1984.
SECTION 3. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby
finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and
safety.
r n f
Carl B. ledsoe Ted L. Strickland
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
s.4ptia
rraine F. Lo a di Marjorie . Niel
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
, . APPROVED +)�2� Va ICS
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Richa d D. Lamm
GOVER OR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
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PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL NO. 1334
APPENDIX D
DUI BONDING
D. U. I . PROCESSING
1 . Arresting Officer or Deputy , after completing transport to S . 0 . ,
will , upon arrival request a CCIC , NCIC, 10/4 clearance on the
suspect . Said information will be listed on the arrest sheet .
2 . Sheriff 's Office Watch Commander (Sgt . or Cpl . ) , based on the
written guidelines, will determine whether the suspect will be
eligible for release to Island Grove Regional Treatment Center ,
or held for bond .
(A) . If the suspect is not eligible, based upon the est-
tablished guidelines , the Watch Commander will set
the appropriate bond, as dictated by the bonding sched-
ule.
(B) . If the suspect meets the guidelines , a deputy will
complete the booking process , to include photograph
and fingerprints . Island Grove Regional Treatment
Center will then be notified that we have a suspect
meeting necessary criteria and ready to be picked up
at the Sheriff ' s Office.
(C) . Prior to suspect being released to IGRTC, the process-
ing officer and/or clerk will type an Appearance Bond
(PR) , in the amount of $500 .00 , with the following
further conditions typed in: (Appearance dates , Mon-
day or Wednesday at 9 : 00 a.m. ) .
1 .) You will be held at the Island Grove Treatment
Center for a minimum of 8 hours .
2 .) Your release after 8 hours will be dependent on
your having a . 00 Blood Alcohol .
3 . ) You will be released to a responsible party, at
which time, you will both be advised of your
Court Appearance , orally, and in writing by be-
ing presented copies of the Appearance Bond.
(D) . Signed Copies of the appearance bond, Pink & Yellow,
will be given to the representative from IGRTC, after
he signs the appearance bond in the space provided
following the statement : I certify, I have handed a
true copy of the above bond to all parties subscrib-
ing to the above bond.
(E) . Suspect will then be released to the IGRTC Rep-
resentative, suspect ' s property will be given to
the representative in our property envelope, to be
returned to the suspect by IGRTC at the time of re-
lease from their facility.
1 . ) IGRTC Representative will sign our property
release acknowledgement , as will the suspect .
(F) . All copies of the Summons/Complaint will be attached
to the Appearance Bond and transmitted to the Court
Clerk, as is currently being done with all cash or
surety bonds .
1 . ) Do not have suspect sign Summons/Complaint.
2. ) Do not fill in court date on Summons/Complaint.
3 . ) Copy of Summons/Complaint will be given to sus-
pect at the time of appearance in court .
GUIDELINE; FOR RELLASING D. U . 1 .U . 1 . SUSPECT
TO
ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER
1 . Misdemeanor DUI & Traffic Charges only .
a. Includes DWAI 2nd . , DUI 2nd . & DUID
2 . No Secondary Criminal Charges .
3 . No Resistance or Interference Charges .
4 . Adequate Identification.
S . No Violent Behavior Exhibited.
6 . No Outstanding Warrants - Warrant will show up when the individual
goes through the Booking Process .
7 . No Known Past History of Failure to Appear (FTA) . The Clearance
requested at time of entry to the facility (NCIC, CCIC & 10/4)
will provide this information.
8 . No Reason to Believe Suspect Wouldn' t Obey Summons .
9 . Evidence of Being An In-State Resident.
a. The Non-Resident Violators Compact does not apply to DUI/DWAI,
etc .
10 . Justification given in writing, by Arresting Officer, as to Why
Suspect Should Not Be Released to the Island Grove Regional Treat-
ment Center . (This can be done on the Misdemeanor Incarceration
Sheet) .
_ - --• - � .A �; OF r ;)i±:,Tf.) vet. John I) i�, Defendant
iii: Pt:')F'LF: U' T'. _.. . . ,._. _.__.- -
!to. __,1ohn- Doc , as principal. XXXXXXXX.XWMXXXX XXXXXX X
vyyy1���, C jy S, - ,XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.XX
?� xs (Depositor, Additional Obligor(s). Surety)
do acknowledge ourselves to owe and be indebted unto the People of the State of Colorado, in the
pen _-;;� of FI HUNDRED__ Do] lars (,+ 500 . 00 y.), lawful
mo. r; - f the United States, M••>>'•.'��``rr11��yyssy�ycca Tr
X *\ QrTy'ef s ) lr`' '`y'4z1
NKA.XY.r XXX vxtalCITAX KNiaffalaK0O4XXXXXNXXXX
+(to be levied on the real and personal property of us, and each of us, to the use of the People,
if default be made in the following conditions, to-wit: )
The primary condition of this bond is such, that. if said principal shall personally be and
appear at the County Court of the Nineteenth Judicial District, sitting in and for the
County of Weld and State of Colorado, on MON_ & WED. , 1984 , at 9 :00 a .m. , to
answer charges which have been or which may be filed against said principal and if said principal
shall personally be and appear at any place and upon any date to which this proceeding may be
transferred or continued, then this bond sha? 1 be void, otherwise to be and remain in full force
and effect until the final sentence or order of the Court.
A further condition of this bond is that the principal shall not commit any felony while at
liberty on this bond.
A further condition of this bond -is that the principal X CX T
shall advise the Clerk of the Court inmedlately and in writing of any change of their residence
or mailing address which occurs while this bond is in force and effect.
ri rtnez`- d t n5 of -this V `'°
Z _2 •) You will be held at the Island Grove Treat-
metit Center for a minimum of '8'hours . 2.) Your release after 8 hours will
be dependent on your having a .00 Blood Alcohol content. 4-3 .) You will be
released to a responsible party, at which time, you will both be advised of
your Court Appearance 2rally and in writing( by being presented copies of
this appearance bond kuher% CrYc.ito' eor op?r'o?rk.4e)Address Telephone Number
Signature
John Doe 1115-Brown Street. Greeley, Co . 356-1230
Principal .
Depositor. Additional Obligor, Surety
Depositor. Additional Obligor, Surety
Subscribed to before me this day of Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
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Witness Deputy Clerk of the Court y Court of Weld
(Deputy) County, Colorado .
I certify I have handed a true copy of the above bond to all parties subscribing to the above bond.
Island. Grove Regional Treatment Center: -
pre ive '-- .- ' tur'e
I hereby certify that I am a Professional Bondsman, licensed in the"State tf Cotorido, i.icense
*(and that I have executed this bond on behalf of _
an insurance company authorized ro do business in Colorado, as its duly appointed attorney-in-fact, and that my
Power of Attorney is stapled hereto).
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Subscribed to before me this _ day of Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
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Witness Deputy Clerk of the Court of Weld
County. Colorado
If other surety Is used, complete Attachment to Appearance Bond and staple to bond.
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AGENCY r WELD CO SO CASE NUMBER : 3CR 4 27 SUBJECT: 02
ARRESTING OFFICER : PAT I EN Er
ARREST STATUS : JAIL
ARRESTEE: JACK GEORGE PID : A00005598
DOB : 122533 AGE : 50. PLACE CAF BIRTH : SALIDA CO
HGT : 507 WGT : 460 HAIR: BLK EYES : GRN RACE : H SEX : M MARITAL : MAR
HOME ADDRESS : 1410 TENNYSON
DENVER CO . HOME TELEPHONE : 3030250243
IN EMERGENCY NOTIFY : IRENE GOMEZ PHONE : 5736413
EMERGENCY ADDRESS : 1410 TENNYSON
CITY : DENVER STATE : CO
DATE OF BOOKING : 044 604 TIME BOOKED IN : 4 005
DATE OF ARREST : 041684 TIME OF ARREST : 4000
DATE OF OFFENSE 044684 TIME OF OFFENSE : 4000
BOOKING OFFICER: -BEDFORD
MODIFIED BY : NEFF
PHYSICAL LOCATION >> > >) POD : D CELL : 5 RELIGION :
HOLDS PENDING : 00
DESCRIPTION .
* * • * * * * * * * PERSONAL PROPERTY * * r: *• * * *• * * * *
BILLFOLD : BLK CHECKBOOK :
PURSE : BELT : BLK
RINGS : WATCH : Y/M TIMEX
EARRINGS : KNIFE : RED POCKET
GLASSES : 2SUNGLASSES, READ KEYS : 44 ON RING
SHOES : TAN HAT
COAT : BLU PANTS : BLU CORD
SHIRT : GRN DRESS
OTHER : ONE CLIP, CHAPSTICK , Y/M NECKLACE,
COMB
ORIGINAL CURRENCY : $ 20.00
ORIGINAL SILVER : $ 0.30
TOTAL MONIES : $ 20. 30
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I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS A COMPLETE INVENTORY OF ARTICLES AND MONIES
BROUGHT INTO THE JAIL BY ME.
DATE : 044 984 SHERIFF REPRESENTATIVE :
INMATES SIGNATURE : -- --
* * * * AUTHORIZATION TO INSPECT MAIL * * * *
I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF OF WELD COUNTY, OR ONE OF HIS DEPUTIES, TO
INSPECT OUTGOING MAIL WRITTEN BY ME AND INCOMING MAIL ADDRESSED TO ME.
SIGNED: DATE : 044984
(FAILURE TO AUTHORIZE THE INSPECTION OF INMATES MAIL WILL RESULT IN ALL
MAIL BOTH INCOMING AND OUTGOING TO BE HELD BY THE SHERIFF AND GIVEN TO
THE INMATE AT THE TIME OF RELEASE. )
* * * * RELEASE PROPERTY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT • * *
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE RECEIVED ALL MY PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MONIES, EXCEPT
FOR PROPERTY RELEASED TO OTHERS BY ME, AND MONEY SPENT OR RELEASED BY ME.
DATE : -_. SHERIFF REPRESENTATIVE. :
TIME :
INMATES SIGNATURE
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POLICY FOR ADMISSION TO ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT
CENTER DETOXIFICATION UNIT OF DUI ARREST CLIENT.
Island Grove Detoxification unit is licensed by the State of Colorado for
Detoxification of persons under the influence = of drug and alcohol . We
have memorandums of understanding between our agency and NCMC for emergency
medical care and Weld Mental Health for emergency psychiatric care of clients
in our facility. The following guidelines are for the express purpose of
admitting and treating those persons arrestedmOP.. DUI.
Admission Criteria
Clients will be accepted for admission to Island Grove Regional Treatment
Center if :
1. They are not excessively violent
2 . They are residents of the State of Colorado
3 . Their charge's are limited to the. DUI alcohol offense arrest
4 . They have no active warrants for crimes other than DUI
Upon notification by the jail staff that a client is ready, Island Grove
Center staff will pick up client at booking area and transport to the
Detoxification Center.
Clients will be held at the Center for a minimum of 8 hours . Release after
8 hours will be dependent on Clients ' having a . 00 Blood Alcohol , and any
other conditions of bail or bond set by the authorities .
After reasonable Detoxification including monitoring of vital signs , client
will be informed of his/her court appearance and any other information re—
quired by the court . The release of the client to a responsible party willfr
be the last legal act of the agency.
Our express purpose in holding DUI clients is to impact , as significantly
as possible , the results of their drinking and expose them to the treatment
process.
APPENDIX E
PR BONDING
GUIDELINES FOR COMMAND
PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BONDS
1. Misdemeanor and/or petty offenses
2. Community and/or family ties.
3. No F.T.A.s
4. Adequate Identification
5. No Outstanding Warrants (Verified by NCIC. CCIC, & 10-4 Clearance) .
6. No reason to believe suspect would not comply with the conditions of
the Bond.
7. Evidence of being an in-State resident. No P.R. Bond if defendant
lives out-of-State.
8. Bond amount to be as specified in Cash Bonding Schedule set by Court.
COMMAND PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE
BONDING
1. Sheriff's Office Watch Commander (Sgt. or Cpl.) based on written guidelines
will determine whether the suspect will be eligible for a Personal Recogni-
zance Bond, or if the suspect will be held for cash or surety bonding.
2. In addition to meeting the necessary guidelines, the suspect will have to
fill out (in its entirety) an application for Personal Recognizance bonding.
A. Satisfactory completion of the aforementioned application is a prerequisite
to release.
B. Applicant will then be sworn before a Notary as per item #S •on Application.
C. If applicant has someone who will co-sign the. Bond, this option is preferred.
D. If no co-signer is available and all other requirements are met, then at
the Watch Commander's discretion, suspect could still be released on the
P.R. Bond.
E. Amounts for P.R. Bonds are as stated on cash bonding schedule.
F. All copies of the. Summons/Complaint will be attached to the Appearance
Bond and transmitted to the Court Clerk, as is currently being done with
all cash or surety bonds.
a. Do not have suspect sign Summons/Complaint.
b. Do not fill in Court date on Summons/Complaint.
c. Copy of Summons/Complaint will be given to suspect at the time of
appearance in Court.
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• -1/.RSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND
1. NAME:
(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)
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2. ADDRESS: PHONE #
CITY: COUNTY STATE
HOW LONG AT CURRENT ADDRESS?
PREVIOUS ADDRESS PHONE #
CITY COUNTY STATE
HOW LONG AT THIS ADDRESS?
3. DO YOU HAVE RELATIVES LIVING IN THE AREA?
IF SO, WHO?
THEIR ADDRESS: PHONE.#
CITY COUNTY STATE
CHILDREN, SPOUSE, ETC.)
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4. NAME OF EMPLOYER:
ADDRESS: PHONE #
CITY COUNTY STATE
HOW LONG EMPLOYED?
5. HAVE YOU EVER FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT?
6. LIST OTHER NAMES UNDER WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED, EDUCATED, OR. HAVE USED FOR
OTHER PURPOSES:
(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)
(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)
7. DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO CO-SIGN A BOND FOR YOU? IF SO, WHO?
(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)
ADDRESS: PHONE #
= CITY COUNTY STATE
8. I SWEAR UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT
TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
SIGNATURE: DATE:
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of _
NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO
P.O.BOX 759
My Commission Expires GREELEY, CO. 80632
APPENDIX F
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS
C.
COLORADO
WELD
COUNTY
INMATE
POPULATION
ANALYSIS
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1125 Eighth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 Telephone: (303) 353-4666
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SECTION I:
INTRODUCTION
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INTRODUCTION PAGE 1
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding inmate
population levels at the Weld County Jail and to present various options
that could expand the capacity of the present facility to deal more ade-
quately with its population. The report is divided into four sections:
o A review of historical trends in the Weld County Jail population,
o A profile of the inmate population, which responds to the question,
"Who goes to jail in Weld County?",
o A forecast of anticipated jail population levels and resulting bed
capacity needs, and
o The identification of strategies that can be used to respond to
future demands for jail space.
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WELD COUNTY JAIL POPULATION ANALYSIS
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SECTION II:
INMATE
POPULATION
TRENDS
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 2
SECTION II: WELD COUNTY JAIL POPULATION TRENDS
This section presents information regarding historical trends in the
use of the Weld County Jail. Data collected by the Sheriff's Department
from January, 1979 October, 1983 was analyzed to identify patterns in the
way in which the jail is presently being used. Section A presents the
patterns in three statistics: total bookings, average daily population and
length of stay. Section B considers the relationship between jail popula-
tion and jail capacity.
A. HISTORICAL TRENDS
1 . TOTAL BOOKINGS
Total bookings is a statistic consisting of all persons arrested and
brought to the Weld County Jail for processing. It measures the total
number of people processed by the facility and reflects the level of activ-
ity in the Booking Room of the jail. It includes both individuals who are
ultimately housed at the jail and those who are released directly from the
Booking Room (e.g. those who secure their appearance in court by posting a
cash bond). The table and chart below show the historical trend in total
bookings.
TOTAL AVERAGE MONTHLY
YEAR BOOKINGS BOOKINGS
*********************************
1979 4,421 368.42
1980 5,461 455.08
1981 5,939 494.92
1982 5,618 468.17
1983# 5,881 477.56
* = total estimated from year to date
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 3
6888.88 ;
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4800.00 -
3688.06 =
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2480.80
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1979 1988 1981 1982 1983
YEARS
® BOOKINGS TOTAL BOOKINGS (1979 - 1983)
In the years between 1979 and 1983, the number of bookings at first
increased very rapidly, peaking in 1981. Since that time, the total number
of bookings for each year appears to have stabilized somewhat, although the
range of bookings has increased. The following chart and table show the
low, average and high monthly bookings for each of the years in question.
Further analysis of the data revealed no consistent high and low periods
(such as those associated with seasonal trends in bookings).
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE Pb ULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 4
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TOTAL AVERAGE MONTHLY LOIi MONTHLY HIGH MONTHLY
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1979 4,421 368.42 314 441
1980 5,461 455.08 396 568
1981 5,939 494.92 450 547
1982 5,618 468.17 331 565
1983* 5,881 477.56 380 603
3* = total estimated from year to date
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YEARS
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MINIMUM LOW, AVERAGE AND HIGH MONTHLY BOOKINGS BY YEAR
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 5
Not all bookings can be processed in exactly the same manner. At a
`
minimum, sight and sound separation of various classifications of inmates
is required. Four major categories are included in total bookings:
1 . Adult male bookings
2. Adult female bookings
3. Juvenile male bookings
4. Juvenile female bookings
The chart below illustrates the distribution of these four categories.
BREAKDOWN OF BOOKINGS BY SEX AND AGE (1979 - 1983)
MALE BOOKINGS
JOY. FEMALE
BOOKINGS (27.)
JOY. MALE BOOKINGS
9'
\FEMALE BOOKINGS
BOOKING CATEGORY PERCENT
Adult male 81 %
Adult female 9 %
Juvenile male 8 %
Juvenile female 2 %
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TREWS PAGE 6
For the period from 1979 - 1983, adult male bookings predominated,
comprising a total of 81% of all bookings. Adult females and juvenile males
comprised 9% and 8% of all bookings, respectively. Juvenile females com-
prised only 2% of total bookings. This pattern is not unusual, and Weld
County booking practices do not appear to differ from those of similar
jurisdictions.
The following chart illustrates booking trends in these four catego-
ries over the period in question. The following table presents booking data
for these four categories.
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100.80
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1979 1980 1981 1982 1983
JOY FEMALE YEARS
JIM MALE
FEMALES
MALES
ALL BOOKED AVERAGE MONTHLY BOOKINGS BY AGE ANO SEX
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 7
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YEAR ADULT MALE ADULT FEMALE JUVENILE MALE JUVENILE FEMALE
BOOKINGS BOOKINGS BOOKINGS BOOKINGS
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1979 285.33 36.17 37.92 8.50
1980 372.75 32.17 40.00 9.33
1981 410.25 41 .08 42.33 7.17
1982 387.42 38.50 34.67 7.58
1983 386.33 51 .33 31 .00 8.89
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Review of this chart reveals that adult male bookings initially in-
creased dramatically in the period from 1979 - 1981. However, since that
time, they appear to have stabilized somewhat. Adult female bookings have
fluctuated in the period from 1979 - 1982; the marked increase to an aver-
age of 51.33 in 1983 is remarkable and may indicate the emergence of an
increase in the numbers of females arrested. Juvenile male bookings peaked
in 1981 (like adult male bookings) but have decreased since that period.
Juvenile female bookings have remained relatively constant over the period.
Further time series analysis of these trends revealed no trend that
was strong enough, in and of itself, to be a useful predictor of future
jail populations. The strongest trend (r=.414) showed an increase in female
bookings. When corrected for seasonal fluctuations, total bookings emerged
as the strongest booking trend (r=.485) .
SUMMARY
To summarize, over the period from 1979 - 1983, the following
observations of booking patterns can be made:
1 . Total bookings peaked in 1981 and have (to date) stabilized at the
present level.
2. Male bookings comprise 81% of all bookings; male bookings peaked in 1981
and have stabilized at a somewhat lower level since that time.
3. Female bookings have increased over the period.
4. Juvenile male bookings have decreased over the period.
5. Juvenile female bookings have held relatively constant.
6. None of the booking trends are statistically strong enough to be used as
a predictor of future jail populations.
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 8
B. HISTORICAL TREND: AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION
If Total Bookings measures the number of individuals coming to the
Weld County Jail (inputs to the system), then Average Daily Population
(ADP) represents the volume of prisoners the jail must house. ADP is the
statistical mean of daily prisoner counts. ADP was also available in the
monthly population summaries provided by the Weld County Sheriff's Depart-
ment for the period from 1979 - 1983.
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72.08
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1979 1988 1981 1982 1983
YEARS
® RN AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION (1979 - 1983)
The previous chart shows the trend in ADP for the period from January
1979 - October 1983. ADP was not calculated for all months in 1979; the
available data was used to represent the entire year's ADP. The chart
clearly reveals a consistent increase in ADP at the Weld County Jail. The
following table provides the actual data.
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 9
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AVERAGE MONTHLY LOW MONTHLY HIGH MONTHLY
YEAR ADP ADP ADP
1979* 83.06 78.48 90.64
1980 90.98 75.67 103.64
1981 1 01 .95 91 .10 121 .00
1982 101 .78 90.45 130.29
1983** 1 06.07 94.07 111 .13
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* = year estimated from available data
ra = total estimated from year to date
Review of the previous table clearly reveals that average ADP in the
Weld County Jail has increased rather remarkably in the period from 1979 -
1983. Furthermore, average monthly lows and high have also increased. The
most hopeful piece of information to emerge is the fact that the 1983
monthly high ADP is down substantially from 1982. This may simply mean that
the peak ADP has not been reached, or it may mean that measures being taken
by the Sheriff's Department and other elements of the criminal justice
system in Weld County are being somewhat effective in managing the popula-
tion level at the jail. The following chart illustrates the low, average
and high ADPs at the jail.
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YEARS
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE I-UPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 10
There are four major classifications into which the ADP must be di-
vided in order to meet requirements for sight and sound separation between
the sexes and between adults and juveniles:
1 . Adult males
2. Adult females
3. Juvenile males
4. Juvenile females
In addition, in order to manage the facility, it is necessary to
further separate classifications with the the largest prisoner category
(Adult male ADP). At a minimum, it is necessary to separate work release
prisoners, those on disciplinary status and those who present a substantial
risk to others from general population. It would be desirable, as well ,
from a management perspective, to separate those very recently housed at
the facility from inmates houed at the facility on a long-term basis.
Unfortunately, data is not available for these classifications. The chart
which follows illustrates ADP patterns for adults and juveniles, males and
females.
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1980 1981 1982 1983
JUU-F-ADP YEARS
JUU-M-ADP
FEMALE ADP
MALE ADP
TOTAL ADP MONTHLY ADP BY SEX AND AGE
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 11
VELD COUNTY JAIL POPULATION
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Adult female 5 %
Juvenile male 3 %
Juvenile female - %
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Review of this chart reveals a clear pattern. Although 81% of those
booked are male, 24 of the facility's prisoner population are adult males.
The following table provides additional information on the breakdown of the
jail's population by age and sex.
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 12
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YEAR ADULT MALE ADULT FEMALE JUVENILE MALE JUVENILE FEMALE
ADP ADP ADP ADP
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1980 82.96 4.19 3.69 .43
1981 93.29 5.28 2.89 .48
1982 93.57 5.08 2.79 .40
1983 98.04 6.05 1 .69 .54
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Review of this table reveals that the average daily population of
adult males and females has increased consistently since 1980. In fact, in
the case of the male population, the increase in ADP from 1980 - 1983 is
quite remarkable (+15.08). Juvenile male population has dropped signifi-
cantly for the same period. Juvenile female ADP has remained relatively
constant.
Further time series analysis of these statistics reveals two moderate-
ly strong statistical trends. Total ADP is steadily increasing (with a
correlation of r=.447); the trend strengthens somewhat when Total Bookings
are also used to predict future jail ADP (with a correlation of r=.497).
Male ADP is also steadily increasing (with a correlation of r=.503).
Although the trend in Male ADP is only moderately strong, it may
suggest some likely short-range estimates of male ADP. If the present trend
continues, then the following chart illustrates likely male ADP for the
next four years.
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 13
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1980 83
1981 93
1982 94
1983 98
1984* 104
1985* 108
1986* 113
1987* 117
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If present trends in Male ADP continue at the present rate, by 1987 ,
the Weld County Jail should expect to have an average of 117 male pri-
soners. Since high monthly ADPs have been an average of 26 persons higher
than the yearly averages, during peak periods, by 1987, the Weld County
Jail could have as many as 143 male prisoners.
SUMMARY
To summarize, over the period from 1979 - 1983, the following
observations can be made regarding trends in the Average Daily Population:
1 . Total ADP has consistently increased during the period from 1979 - 1983.
2. Adult male ADP has consistently increased during the same period.
3. Adult female ADP has also increased over the period.
4. Juvenile male ADP has decreased over the period.
5. Juvenile female ADP has held relatively constant.
6. 92% of the prisoners held at the Weld County Jail on any given day are
adult males; 5% are adult females; and 3% are juvenile males. Few
juvenile females are detained at the jail.
7. None of the trends in Average Daily Population are particularly strong
statistically. The most promising trend is in Male ADP. If that trend
continues as projected through 1987, at that year, the Weld County Jail
can expect to have an average of 117 male prisoners over the year and
143 male prisoners during peak periods.
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE P sULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENu3 PAGE 14
3. HISTORICAL TREND - AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY (LOS)
Average length of stay (LOS) is the third major jail population sta-
tistic to be examined in this analysis. LOS tells, on the average, how long
each prisoner booked at the facility stays there. LOS and Total Bookings
essentially determine the Average Daily Population of the jail. The follow-
ing chart illustrates the present trend in LOS for the period from 1980 -
1983. LOS was calculated from Total Bookings and ADP.
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YEARS
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE JPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TREADS PAGE 15
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YEAR AVERAGE LOS (IN DAYS)
###############################
1980 6.13
1981 6.27
1982 6.73
1983 6.79
###############################
Average length of stay has clearly increased from 1980 - 1983. Addi-
tional time series analysis revealed that the trend is not strong enough to
be used to estimate future length of stay.
SUMMARY
In summary, the following observations regarding average LOS can be
made:
1 . Length of stay has increased from an average of 6.13 days in 1980 to
6.79 in 1983. The trend is not strong enough statistically to be used as
a predictor of future LOS.
2. LOS is a very powerful influence on the average daily population of the
jail. Small changes in LOS can result in large changes in ADP. Present
statistics can illustrate the effect of altering LOS; in 198.3, the
average ADP was 106; there were an average of 478 bookings per month;
and the LOS was 6.8 days. If the LOS could be decreased by one day (to
5.8), then the ADP of the facility would drop from 106 to 91.
B. JAIL POPULATION AND JAIL CAPACITY
In view of the preceding analysis, questions may arise regarding why
the Weld County Sheriff's Department has indicated that the present facil-
ity is crowded; they rate the capacity of the present facility at 139 beds,
with an ADP of 106. In spite of this apparent contradiction, the facility
is crowded, particularly during peak periods.
The reason for this relatively common correctional phenomenon was
alluded to previously - the requirement for sight and sound separation of
various prisoner classifications. The following table and chart which
breaks down the various types of spaces available for prisoners at the Weld
County Jail should clarify the reason for this selective crowding.
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 16
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Adult Female 9 % 12
Juvenile Male 7 % 10
Juvenile Female 4 % 6
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 17
With regard to short-term holding, it is critical to understand that
these spaces were designed to hold prisoners during the booking process for
periods of no more than four hours. They lack many of the elements required
by standards for prisoner housing (specifically, showers, natural lighting,
and access to day space). Furthermore, these cells are extremely difficult
to observe. As a result, the eleven cells in Intake should not be used to
house prisoners; their purpose should be for temporary holding only. Thus,
the actual housing capacity of the Weld County Jail is 128, not 139 as
indicated earlier. Accordingly, the eleven holding spaces in Booking are
not counted as bed spaces to which inmates may be assigned in this analy-
sis.
In addition, 14 of the existing 100 Adult Male beds are reserved for a
special group of prisoners, those in Work Release. It is highly undesirable
to allow Work Release and other prisoners to co-mingle in a Housing Unit,
because of the likelihood of the introduction and circulation of contra-
band. This is particularly likely if Work Release and minimum custody
prisoners, with great freedom of movement in the facility (such as trus-
tys), share a Housing Unit.
The following chart (displayed earlier in this report) illustrates the
distribution of the jail population that must be accommodated by the pre-
viously described capacity.
''` WELD COUNTY JAIL POPULATION
.„-ADULT FEMALE
JUVENILE MALE (3'f,)
ADULT MALE-'•:
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE PUPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 18
Comparing the two pie charts illustrates the problem clearly. The Weld
County Sheriff's Department is being forced to house 92% of its population
in 72% of its available space. The following series of graphs illustrates
the nature of the problem in greater detail. Each shows the beds available
for the four classifications being considered in comparison with the ADP of
that classification.
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 19
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HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: PREVIOUS TRENDS PAGE 20
r� SUMMARY
In summary, the way in which the Weld County Jail population is dis-
tributed across the four classifications based on age and sex is not con-
sistent with the way in which space for these classifications is allocated.
Space for general population males is at a premium at the same time that
ample space is available in the adult female, juvenile male and juvenile
female housing units.
HISTORICAL TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
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SECTION III:
INMATE
PROFILE
ANALYSIS
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS PAGE 21
en
SECTION III: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS
This section describes demographic characteristics of the inmates held
at the Weld County Jail. This analysis was constrained by the need to use
data already collected through the existing computerized booking process.
In order to expedite this analysis and to limit expenditures, the available
data was not recoded, and no additional data was gathered. The format in
which the automated booking system gathers data is extremely effective for
the purpose for which it was designed. However, it does not lend itself to
statistical analysis without significant manipulation. As a result, this
section of the analysis raises many questions that the data in its present
form can not answer.
Data was gathered for 759 persons booked at the Weld County Jail
during the period between October 1982 and September 1983. A systematic
random sample was used to reduce the potential for bias.
A. AGE DISTRIBUTION
The following table and chart describe the age groups of the prisoners
T� booked at the Weld County Jail.
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AGE PERCENT / NUMBER
Under 18 5.4% / 41
18 - 21 20.4% / 155
22 - 24 17.3% / 131
25 - 27 14.8% / 112
28 - 29 6.3% / 48
30 - 34 12.9% / 98
35 - 39 7.2% / 55
40 - 44 6.1% / 46
45 - 49 4.3% / 33
Over 50 5.3% / 40
TOTAL 100.0% / 759
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PROFILE OF INMATES AT THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS PAGE 22
T
AGE GROUPS AT THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
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Review of the previous table and chart show clearly the degree to
which the Weld County inmate population is young. 64% of those in custody
are 29 years of age or younger (including 5% who are under 18). About 20%
of the population are in their thirties; 10% are in their forties; 5% are
in their fifties. While the jail population is clearly a relatively young
population, there is a surprisingly large segment of the population (35%)
that is over thirty. This may be important in assessing the impact of any
pre-trial release program, since one criteria frequently considered is age.
8. MARITAL STATUS
The following table and chart describe the inmate population in terms
of their marital status.
PROFILE OF INMATES AT THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS PAGE 23
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MARITAL STATUS PERCENT / NUMBER
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Married 30.4% / 231
Single 58.5% / 444
Divorced 5.9% / 45
Separated .8% / 6
Other 4.3% / 33
TOTAL 100.0% / 759
MARITAL STATUS OF WELD COUNTY INMATES
MARRIED“AMMI"'`''' OTHER (4%)
6, SEPARATED (1%)
SINGLE
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PROFILE OF INMATES AT THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS PAGE 24
Review of the table and chart shows that a large proportion of the
inmate population at the Weld County Jail (58.5%) is single. However, a
significant proportion (30.4%) are married. This information may also be
useful in assessing the impact of a pre-trial release program, since one of
the most commonly used criteria is that of marital status, which is used to
determine the degree to which the individual in question has ties to the
community.
C. ETHNICITY
The following table and chart display information regarding the ethnic
background of those booked at the Weld County Jail.
ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF WELD COUNTY INMATES
WHITE
OTHER (2),)
BLACK (214)/ HISPANIC
PROFILE OF INMATES AT THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS PAGE 25
'r ETHNIC BACKGROUND PERCENT / NUMBER
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White 67.7% / 514
Black 1 .7% / 13
Hispanic 28.39 / 215
Asian .1% / 1
Other 2.1% / 16
TOTAL 100.0% / 759
Review of the previous table and chart clearly illustrate that the
greatest proportion of those booked at the Weld County Jail are white. The
most significant minority population is hispanic, comprising 28.3% of those
booked at the Weld County Jail.
D. ARRESTING AGENCY
The following table and chart identifies the proportion of those
arrested by the various law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in Weld
County and booked at the jail.
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ARRESTING AGENCY
SHERIFF
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PROFILE OF INMATES AT THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS PAGE 26
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Weld County Sheriff's Department 36.5% / 277
City of LaSalle .3% / 2
UNC 1 .6% / 12
City of Evans 2.1% / 16
City of Greeley 34.4% / 261
Other 25.2% / 191
TOTAL 100.0% / 759
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Review of the previous table and chart reveal that the Weld County
Sheriff's Department and the City of Greeley Police Department are respon-
sible for about two-thirds of all bookings at the facility. About 25% are
booked by "other" agencies. At present, it is not clear what agencies are
represented in this category. Two likely candidates are the Colorado State
Patrol and County and District Court commitments.
E. LEGAL STATUS
The available data does not clarify the legal status of those booked,
'—N but rather addresses their status with regard to the jail. Therefore, it is
impossible to tell, without additional data collection and analysis, how
many of those booked are pre-trial detainees and how many are sentenced
prisoners.
F. RATE OF RELEASE
Rate of release measures how quickly people are released after book-
ing. The following table and chart show how much time prisoners spend in
custody after booking before they are released. It has direct implications
for the functioning of the booking area and provides clues regarding the
nature of the population.
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PROFILE OF INMATES AT THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
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TIME IN CUSTODY PERCENT / NUMBER CUMULATIVE PERCENT
Less than 24 hours 44.8% / 340 44.8%
24 - 48 hours 20.0% / 152 64.8%
48 - 72 hours 5.1% / 39 70.0%
3 - 4 days 3.0% / 23 73.0%
4 - 5 days 2.8% / 21 75.8%
5 - 6 days 2.0% / 15 77.7%
6 - 7 days .9% / 7 78.7%
7 - 8 days 1 .3% / 10 80.0%
8 - 30 days 10.5% / 80 90.5%
31 - 60 days 4.2% / 32 94.7%
61 - 90 days 2.5% / 19 97.2%
More than 90 days 2.8% / 21 100.0%
TOTAL 100.0% / 759 100.0%
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TIME IN CUSTODY
LESS THAN 24 HOURS
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• `8-30 DAYS
48-
72 HOURS'
3-8 DAYS
Although the rate at which prisoners is released is quite rapid during
the first 72 hours, there are significant portions of the inmate population
that spend a considerable period of time in the facility; 20% spend more
than 1 week at the facility, and 10% spend more than 1 month. This suggests
that sentenced inmates, with sentences longer than 30 days and pre-trial
detainees may be the major factors contributing to the increasing ADP.
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G. PRIOR ARREST HISTORY
The following table and chart display information regarding the arrest
history of those booked at the facility. The number of arrests includes the
current arrest, thus those with one arrest have no prior arrest history in
Weld Egoist.
NUMBER OF ARRESTS (INCLUDING CURRENT)
1 ARREST
MORE THAN 19
ARRESTS (IX)
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2 ARRESTS 4 ARRESTS
3 ARRESTS
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NUMBER OF ARRESTS PERCENT / NUMBER
1 arrest 53.6% / 407
2 arrests 17.8% / 135
3 arrests 13.2% / 100
4 arrests 6.5% / 49
5 - 10 arrests 8.4% / 63
Over 10 arrests .7% / 5
TOTAL 100.0% / 759
The previous table and chart reveal that approximately 54% have no
prior arrest history in Weld County at the time of booking. This is an
important piece of information since prior arrest history is a frequently
used criterion in evaluating risk if released.
H. CHARGES ON ARREST
The following series of tables and charts display information regard-
ing the level at which individuals are charged when arrested. Unfortunate-
ly, information describing the specific charges on which the individual is
7 arrested is not available from this data source. The information can be
gathered through additional studies, which would require considerable re-
coding of the specific charges which are presently entered into the compu-
ter in narrative form. However, information regarding the level and the
number of the charges is available.
NUMBER OF CHARGES AT BOOKING
1 CHARGE
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4 CHARGES (2%)
3 CHARGES
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NUMBER OF CHARGES PERCENT / NUMBER
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1 100.0% / 759
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3 8.6% / 65
4 3.4% / 26
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Review of this table reveals that approximately 69% of those booked
are arrested on only one charge. The following table reveals the type of
the first charge (generally the most serious charge) for which an indi-
vidual was booked.
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T Review of this table and chart provides some helpful information since
it is evident that approximately 25% of those booked are charged at the
felony level. Two critical pieces of information are missing that would be
necessary to assess the potential impact of an ROR program: the specific
charge on which the individual was booked and their legal status (pre-trial
vs. sentenced).
I. BOND TYPE
Information regarding the type of bond used to guarantee appearance in
court provides some insight into the legal status of prisoners released
from the facility. The following table and chart displays the percentages
of persons released through various types of bonds.
TYPE OF BOND
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BOND TYPE PERCENT / NUMBER
Personal recognizance 31.0% / 235
Cash 9.4% / 71
Surety 12.6% / 96
Not a bond release 45.5% / 345
No information available 1.6% / 12
TOTAL 100.0% / 759
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Review of the previous table and chart reveals that at least 53% of
those released from the Weld County Jail are released on bond and are
accordingly pre-trial detainees. However, it would be incorrect to assume
that those not released on bond are all sentenced prisoners. Those not
released on bond include the following prisoner categories:
1 . Sentenced prisoners,
2. Prisoners who pled guilty at first appearance and received "time
served",
3. Prisoners transported to the State Department of Corrections or
other placement facility, and
4. Prisoners released into the custody of another jurisdiction
(primarily those originally picked up on an "out of county"
warrant.
J. COURT OF JURISDICTION
The following tables and charts display information regarding the
court of jurisdiction for the first charge.
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COURT OF JURISDICTION PERCENT / NUMBER
Weld County Court 64.3% / 488
District Court 13.3% / 101
Municipal Court 9.6% / 73
Unknown 12.8% / 97
TOTAL 100.0% / 759
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This distribution requires further analysis for interpretation. Gene-
rally, District Court should be the court of jurisdiction for all felony
charges (25% of the charges studied were felonies), but only 13.3% indicate
that District Court is the court of jurisdiction. Clarification of the way
in which officers determine which court has jurisdiction is required.
K. SUMMARY
In summary, this section provides the following information to des-
cribe the inmate population:
1 . The Weld County inmate population is young. 64% of those in custody are
29 years of age or younger. About 20% of the population are in their
thirties; 10% are in their forties; 5% are in their fifties. While the
jail population is clearly a relatively young population, there is a
surprisingly large segment of the population (35%) that is over thirty.
This may be important in assessing the impact of any pre-trial release
program, since one criteria frequently considered is age.
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2. A large proportion of the inmate population at the Weld County Jail
(58.5%) is single. However, a significant proportion (30.4%) are mar-
ried. This information may also be useful in assessing the impact of a
pre-trial release program, since one of the most commonly used criteria
is that of marital status, which is used to determine the degree to
which the individual in question has ties to the community.
3. The greatest proportion of those booked at the Weld County Jail are
white. The most significant minority population are hispanics, who
comprise 28.3% of those booked at the Weld County Jail.
4. The Weld County Sheriff's Department and the City of Greeley Police
Department are responsible for about two-thirds of all bookings at the
facility. About 25% are booked by "other" agencies. At present, it is
not clear what agencies are represented in this category. Two likely
candidates are the Colorado State Patrol and County and District Court
commitments.
5. Although the rate at which prisoners is released is quite rapid during
the first 72 hours, there are significant portions of the inmate popu-
lation that spend a considerable period of time in the facility; 20%
spend more than 1 week at the facility, and 10% spend more than 1
month. This suggests that sentenced inmates, with sentences longer than
30 days and pre-trial detainees are the major factors contributing to
the increasing ADP.
!rte 6. Approximately 54% of those booked at the facility have no prior arrest
history in Weld County at the time of booking. This is an important
piece of information since prior arrest history is a frequently used
criterion in evaluating risk if released.
7. Approximately 69% of those booked are arrested on only one charge. The
following table reveals the type of the first charge (generally the
most serious charge) for which an individual was booked.
8. Approximately 25% of those booked are charged at the felony level. Two
critical pieces of information are missing that would be necessary to
assess the potential impact of an ROR program: the specific charge on
which the individual was booked and their legal status (pre-trial vs.
sentenced) .
9. At least 53% of those released from the Weld County Jail are released
on bond and are accordingly pre-trial detainees. However, it would be
incorrect to assume that those not released on bond are all sentenced
prisoners. Those not released on bond include the following prisoner
categories:
a. Sentenced prisoners,
b. Prisoners who pled guilty at first appearance and received "time
served",
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS PAGE 35
c. Prisoners transported to the State Department of Corrections or
other placement facility, and
d. Prisoners released into the custody of another jurisdiction
(primarily those originally picked up on an "out of county"
warrant.
10. With regard to the facility, the previous information provides some
useful information. It does not appear that the inmate population is
charged at the level which would indicate the need for a great amount
of maximum security housing. While additional information regarding the
nature of the specific charges would be very helpful in making this
decision, the moderate percentage of felony arrests (25%) would not
indicate the presence of a high risk inmate population with the result-
ing need for additional high security housing.
11 . With regard to the potential impact of alternatives, the information
raises more questions than it answers. While it appears that portions
of the inmate population n be divertable, because the legal status of
the individuals in question is not clear, it is impossible to say which
type of alternatives would be most effective. It is still not clear,
whether the crowding in the facility results from delays affecting the
pre-trial population or from sentencing practices resulting in a large
sentenced population.
12. Two major weaknesses result from deficiencies in the immediately avail-
able data:
a. It is impossible to tell how many inmates are pretrial detainees
and how many are sentenced by the court to either the State Depart-
ment of Corrections or the Weld County Jail, and
b. Information regarding the specific charges on which prisoners are
detained is not immediately available.
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VIIDC.
COLORADO
SECTION IV:
FUTURE
TRENDS
AND
NEEDS
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 36
SECTION IV: WELD COUNTY FUTURE JAIL NEEDS
This section of the report analyzes the county and jail trends and
attempts to estimate the most likely size of future jail populations in
Weld County.
A. OVERVIEW OF THE METHODOLOGY
The available data (monthly population summary reports and data re-
trieved from the automated Booking Sequence by the Weld County Data Pro-
cessing Center) restricted the methods that could be used to estimate
future jail needs. The Population Based Forecasting method, described in A
Policy-Oriented Approach to Population Forecasting: An Analytic Tool for
Local Corrections, available through the Information Center of the National
Institute of Corrections, was used to estimate future jail trends. The
linear method is based upon the relationship between county population and
jail population levels; it estimates the average daily population of the
jail in the future.
The method used to estimate future jail needs addresses two major
questions:
o At what rate is the population of Weld County growing?, and
o At what rate will Weld County incarcerate people in the local jail?
Based upon different answers to these questions, different scenarios
for future jail needs can be developed. Where possible, this briefing paper
identifies the scenarios seen as most likely.
B. FORECASTING LIMITATIONS
All methodologies used to estimate future jail populations have their
limitations. Since all are based upon a basic assumption that, in some way,
the future can be represented by the past, all are prone to error when the
basic policy assumptions of the past change. This statement, in fact,
directly addresses the root of the present crowding problem. The following
table shows actual Weld County population statistics.
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YEAR WELD COUNTY POPULATION % OF PREVIOUS
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1960 72,344 --
1970 89,297 123 %
1980 123,438 138 %
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With regard to the present Weld County Jail, which opened in 1978,
data that would have been used for the purpose of estimating future jail
needs would most likely have come from the period of the early 1970's or
late 1960's, when growth was not as increasing as rapidly as it did in the
later part of the decade. As a result, it is really not surprising that the
present facility began to experience crowding soon after it was occupied.
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 38
Jail populations are actually the result of many policy decisions
which are made at the level of the local criminal justice system. As
Sheriffs, Police Chiefs and their officers make decisions about arrests,
they determine the number of people going to jail in a jurisdiction.
Judges, prosecuting and defense attorneys, probation and parole officers
and those who represent the courts determine how long individuals stay in
custody through decisions around release on bond and jail sentences.
Other policy decisions are made at the state level through changes in
legislation. Many powerful changes around sentencing are made at this
level. Still greater forces exist in society at large. The impact of judi-
cial intervention in local jails, through prisoner's rights litigation, is
one of the most potent factors influencing the local jail population in the
State of Colorado at the present time.
Other factors which can have this type of impact include:
o Rapid economic growth and decline,
o Adverse economic conditions, such as high unemployment,
o Public opinion, and
o Changes in other social and governmental systems that deal with the
same population as jails and prisoners.
Data used for forecasting can only reflect the forces which have
shaped it. This level of social change is likely to result in changes which
can not be estimated or predicted. As a result, all estimations of future
jail needs are a best estimate, based upon valid methodologies and good
data. These estimates are, then, a representation of what the jail needs of
Weld County are most likely to be.
C. COUNTY GROWTH SCENARIOS
In determining the most appropriate size for a new facility, the first
major factor to be considered is the most likely rate and direction of
change in the population of the jurisdiction. This section of the briefing
paper explores and selects the most likely population growth scenario for
Weld County. The results of alternate scenarios are presented in Appendix
A.
The chart and table which follow illustrate the trend in Weld County
population growth for the period from 1960 - 1980.
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175880.88
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1960 1978 1980
YEAR
e-CO. POP HISTORICAL TREND IN VELD COUNTY POPULATION
YEAR WELD COUNTY POPULATION
1960 72,344
1970 89,297
1980 123,438
Review of the above table and chart show a definite, dramatic increase
in Weld County population during the period from 1960 - 1980. The question
that requires a decision on the part of Weld County policy makers is, "Will
the trend in population growth continue at the same pace, moderate to
produce more gradual growth, or accelerate?"
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates future county population growth based
upon low, medium and high rates of growth. These estimates parallel the
previous question. The low estimate of growth would reflect a moderation of
the present trend; medium growth reflects growth at the same pace; and the
high growth rate represents an increase in the rate of population growth.
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 40
/-,N The Colorado State Department of Local Affairs, through the Office of
the State Demographer, frequently updates and modifies estimates of popula-
tion growth to reflect local changes. As a result, their estimates reflect
annual changes in population trends, rather than the ten year intervals
available in Census Data.
According to their analysis of population trends, much of Weld
County's growth in earlier decades resulted from in-migration, rather than
from births. Beginning in the late 1970's, the trend in in-migration began
to slow; in fact, in some years, more people left Weld County than moved
there. In-migration is frequently tied to economic conditions. Given the
recent difficulties experienced by at least one major employer in the
county, the meat packing industry, it does not appear likely that in-
migration will accelerate. As a result, the recent projections of the State
Demographer's Office are more conservative. They reflect a lower rate of
growth than in the decade of the 1970's.
The following table and graphic illustrate both the estimates of Weld
County growth prepared by the State Demographer's Office and the low,
median and high estimates of Weld County growth prepared by the U.S. Census
Bureau. All estimates are shown to the year 2000.
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 41
STATE EST. U.S. CENSUS ESTIMATE
YEAR GROWTH LOW GROWTH MEDIUM GROWTH HIGH GROWTH
****************************************************************
1980* 123,438 123,438 123,438 123,438
1985 136,437 143,100 151 ,000 159,900
1990 154,152 165,200 174,300 184,600
1995 171 ,752 187,100 197,500 209,100
2000 188,957 209,200 220,700 233,700
****************************************************************
Review of the preceding chart and table reveal a clearly increasing
trend. What is less clear is the degree of increase. In the year 2000, the
range associated with these estimates is 44,743. This is large enough to
make a significant difference in the number of beds required. The fact that
the forecast prepared by the State Demographer's Office has been modified
to reflect more current information makes a strong case for anticipating
lower future growth rates. It is the assessment of this analyst that these
estimates are more likely to be accurate than those of the U.S. Census
Bureau. This remainder of this analysis is based upon that assumption. Thus
based upon that method of estimating future county growth, the anticipated
Weld County population in the year 2000 will be approximately 189,000. The
method used to predict jail population then begin to explore the rates at
which individuals have been incarcerated at the county jail.
D. INCARCERATION RATE SCENARIOS
All states and local jurisdictions in the United States do not incar-
cerate people at the same rate. In 1980, nationally, an average of 71
persons per 100,000 people in the jurisdiction were in custody in local
jails. In thirteen western states, an average of 96 persons per 100,000
were incarcerated in jails. In Colorado 63 per 100,000 were incarcerated in
county jails. Finally, 74 persons were incarcerated in the Weld County
Jail for every 100,000 persons living in the county. Weld County's incar-
ceration rates appear to be relatively consistent with, although somewhat
higher than, other jurisdictions in the state, represented by the rate of
63 per 100,000.
Furthermore, in the same jurisdiction, incarceration rates (the ratio
of jail population to county population) vary from year to year as the
policies and practices of the local criminal justice system respond to
changed conditions. The following chart and table illustrate Weld County's
incarceration rate.
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YEAR
o-INC.RATE TREND IN WELD COUNTY INCARCERATION RATE
YEAR JAIL ADP / COUNTY POPULATION = INCARCERATION RATE
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1979 83.064 120,024 .0006921 = LOW
1980 90.976 123,438 .0007370
1981 101 .946 126,852 .0008089 = HIGH
1982 101 .775 130,266 .0007912
1983 106.071 133,680 .0008082
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In Weld County, for the period from 1979 to 1983, the incarceration
rate was lowest in 1979. In fact, the rate was so much lower that it
strongly suggests that the incarceration rates from that period represent
significantly different practices which are not related to present trends.
The incarceration rate in 1981 is the highest of the years for which data
is available, but the rates for 1982 and 1983 are very consistent with the
1981 high. The stability reflected in this rate may have several meanings:
o Since the facility has been experiencing crowding since its
opening, present rates may be based on the capacity of the system,
rather than elective policy or practices.
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 43
o Incarceration practices have become more consistent over the past
three years.
At any rate, clearly the most likely scenario for the future will be
one with a high incarceration rate. Reasons for this selection include:
o The forces of public opinion are working at both the state and
local levels to move counties toward incarcerating more offenders,
i.e., the increased impact of sentenced DWI offenders on local
jails; and
o Crowding at the State level will result in state prisoners being
housed in local facilities for longer periods while awaiting trans-
port and will probably result in the sentencing of some prisoners
to local jail time versus state prison time.
Based upon a scenario with a high incarceration rate and the medium
rate of county growth, it is likely that the average jail population in
Weld County would follow this pattern in future years. It is critical to
note that this is the average population. As indicated earlier in this
analysis, the appropriate capacity of the facility is different from the
average population. The following section addresses the issue o capacity.
The following chart and table show estimated average future jail popula-
tion.
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1985 1998 1995 2888
YEAR
® JAIL ADP ESTIMATED JAIL AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 44
AVERAGE JAIL
YEAR POPULATION
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1985 110.35
1990 124.69
1995 138.93
2000 152.85
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E. COUNTY PEAK USE SCENARIOS
The method used in this analysis to anticipate future jail needs is
based upon average daily population. As a result, some method must be
developed to compensate for problems associated with mathematical averaging
procedures. The method used in this process is a peaking factor.
In determining an appropriate size for a jail, average daily popula-
tion can not be used to determine the design capacity. Simply from a
mathematical basis, if the estimated average daily population were used to
determine capacity, the jail would hold more prisoners than it was designed
for about 50% of the time. However, there are other compelling reasons
average daily population can not be used as the capacity for the facility.
1 . Statutory requirements for sight and sound separation of certain
classes of prisoners mandate that separate units exist for male and
female adults and juveniles, but very few females or juveniles are
detained. When they are detained, the other empty beds in that
unit are no longer available to other general population prisoners.
Thus the design capacity of the facility is reduced to a real or
functional capacity. The functional capacity of most jails is about
80% of design capacity (all available beds).
2. For better prisoner management and for protection against civil
actions, it is necessary to house other types of prisoners, i.e.,
those who have mental health problems, exhibit violent behavior, or
who have have other special problems, in special areas away from
general population. Those prisoners who are participating in spe-
cial programs such as work release should also be separated from
general prisoner population. Prisoners just housed in the facility
may require closer supervision than those who have been in custody
for some time; they should be housed in a separate Intake Housing
Unit until an appropriate classification can be determined. This
further reduces the facility's functional capacity.
In order to calculate design capacity based on jail population statis-
tics, a peaking factor must be computed in order to allow for classifica-
tion and separation of prisoners. The peaking factor helps to compensate
for the mathematical effects of averaging and helps provide space for
adequate classification and separation of prisoners. Peaking factors are
calculated by averaging the highest annual monthly counts over the period
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 45
being studied.
The average peak population in Weld County for the period from 1979 -
1983 was approximately 117% of the average daily population. Using this
peaking factor, the following chart and table show estimates of future jail
capacity.
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AVERAGE PEAK
YEAR JAIL POPULATION
1985 129.60
1990 146.44
1995 163.16
2000 179.51
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YEAR
CAPACITY ESTIMATED BED NEEDS
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 46
As a result, assuming a high incarceration rate and a conservative
law county growth rate, Weld County is likely to require 180 jail beds in
the year 2000. For reasons previously noted in this analysis, these two
assumptions appear to be the most valid at the present time. Other outcomes
of the analysis, with different assumptions made about the incarceration
and county growth rates are presented in Appendix A.
SUMMARY
In summary, the following assumptions and resulting conclusions about
future Weld County jail populations are made.
1 . This analysis is based on the assumption that there are no changes in
the policies of local law enforcement and the courts with regard to
incarceration. It assumes that Weld County's future will replicate its
past.
2. It is assumed that county growth will slow considerably. Past trends
toward rapid in-migration will slow to much more moderate levels. The
most conservative estimate of county growth, that supported by the
Colorado State Demographer's Office in the Department of Local Affairs,
is selected as the most likely county growth scenario. This scenario
results in a Weld County population of approximately 189,000 by 2000.
3. It is assumed that the higher incarceration rate exhibited in Weld
County during the period from 1981 - 1983 will continue.
4. Based upon this set of assumptions, the likely average daily population
of the jail will be:
110.35 in 1985,
124.69 in 1990,
138.93 in 1995, and
152.85 in 2000.
5. For this size average jail population, the facility must expand to the
following capacities for the time period considered:
130 in 1985,
147 in 1990,
163 in 1995, and
180 in 2000.
6. No forecasting methodology can be any more than an estimate of the most
likely future trends. In order to be proactive in planning for future
jail populations, Weld County must continue to monitor its jail popula-
tion levels. This should include:
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: FUTURE TRENDS PAGE 47
a. An annual update of the population forecast to determine if there
are changes in county population trends and incarceration rates,
b. An annual review of the jail's own population statistics discussed
in the second section of this report, and
c. An annual review of the inmate profile to determine if there are
changes in the types of inmates held at the facility.
FUTURE TRENDS IN THE USE OF THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
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SECTION V:
OPTIONS
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SECTION V: OPTIONS FOR EXPANDING THE WELD COUNTY JAIL
GROUP I: EXPANSION WITH LIMITED STRUCTURAL INTERVENTION
This group of policy alternatives would enable the addition of bed
space in the present facility without a major construction project. They
involve re-allocation of the beds presently available in the Weld County
Jail to bring the jail's functional capacity closer to its present popula-
tion.
A. Reallocation of the space presently used by juvenile females by:
1 . Using short-term holding Room 114 as "special juvenile housing"
(which will require the addition of plumbing) where juvenile fe-
males can be held on a short-term basis, and contracting with Adams
County for long-term detention of female juveniles.
2. Moving juvenile males into the area presently dedicated to juvenile
females.
This option (referred to as Option A in this document) adds two beds to
the total facility capacity and reduces the juvenile female capacity
from 6 to 2. This is consistent with projected juvenile female popula-
tions.
B. Reallocation of the space presently used for juvenile males by:
1 . Moving juvenile males into the space presently used by juvenile
females,
2. Using short-term holding Room 114 as "special juvenile housing"
(which will require the addition of plumbing) where a juvenile. male
who must be separated from general juvenile male population could
be housed when no juvenile female requires this space,
3. Moving work release adult males to the area presently used by
juvenile males.
a. This is attractive operationally because:
1 . It would allow one officer to supervise juvenile males
and work release.
2. It improves movement to and from the building for Work
Release.
3. It separates Work Release from the main jail, reducing
the probability of introducing contraband to the main
jail.
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4. It vacates fourteen beds on the second floor of the jail
for male general population that must currently be
reserved for work release prisoners.
b. In conjunction with moving Work Release to the unit presently
used by Male Juveniles:
1 . Use Storeroom 130 as a small dormitory to increase the
capacity of Work Release. A likely size is 5 beds.
2. Use Room 120 as a small dormitory to increase the capa-
city of Work Release. A likely size is 4 beds. This would
require scheduling the visitation hours for Juvenile
Males and Work Release Inmates to avoid use of the same
space at the same time by these two groups. Work release
inmates could potentially have their visits in the commu-
nity.
3. These two structural changes could increase the capacity
of Work Release to 19. However, because of standards
requirements for the addition of one additional lava-
tory/shower facility for every eight inmates (or portion
thereof), it may make more sense to limit this unit to 16
inmates.
This option (Option B in this report) increases the total capacity of
the facility by nine (9) beds, but increases the capacity for adult
males by nineteen (19) beds.
C. Reallocation of the space presently used for Work Release by:
1 . Moving trustees to this space and reallocating their present unit
to male general population, or
2. Moving minimum custody general population into the present Work
Release Unit.
GROUP II: EXPANSION BY REMODELING
These policy alternatives involve remodelling the present facility, in
combination with alternatives suggested in the previous section. These
alternatives are presented floor by floor.
A. First Floor - First floor alternatives all require minimal and are
described in Group I.
B. Second Floor
1 . The present female unit is not crowded. However, there are some
operational benefits which may be gained by defining the way in
which the Female Maximum Security Unit is presently used. By clos-
,rm ing off the Female Max Unit and enclosing the present Female "fresh
air space" as its Dayroom, it could be used more flexibly to:
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: OPTIONS FOR EXPANSION PAGE 50
a. House female juveniles,
b. House female work release prisoners,
c. House female maximum security prisoners,
d. House disciplinary/administrative segregation male prisoners
if a separate entry is maintained, or
e. House inmates who require medical isolation or special care.
Depending on the preferences of the Sheriff's Department, this
option (Option C) could result in no change in the capacity for
female prisoners or a decrease in female capacity to the eight (6)
beds presently dedicated to female prisoners who do not have maxi-
mum security status. If the four (4) spaces presently dedicated to
female maximum security prisoners are to be used as disciplinary-
administrative segregation or medical isolation cells, it is recom-
mended that the two (2) cells be single celled. This could increase
the capacity for males by 2.
2. Combine Fresh Air spaces (Room 236 and 240) to make a single
dormitory for as many as 10 trustees. This option (Option D) could
add ten (10) beds to the total capacity of the facility and ten
(10) beds to the facility's capacity to hold male prisoners.
3. The following series of suggested renovations do not increase the
capacity of the facility. Rather they focus on increasing the staff
efficiency of the present facility so that beds can be added with-
out the necessity of adding more correctional officers. They will
also make the facility easier to supervise and accordingly use
existing staff more effectively.
a. Combine the present Work Release Unit and the Housing Unit to
the SW into a single large minimum custody unit, with a large
open dayroom by eliminating interior walls associated with
Room 265. This would create one large housing unit for easier
(and direct) staff supervision. A single staff post could be
provided immediately adjacent to this housing unit.
b. Combine the other two male Housing Units on that floor to
create a larger housing unit that is more easily supervised by
eliminating Room 226. A single staff post could be constructed
between the two housing units.
c. If needed, recapture program space in present Work Release
Housing Unit, in staff office spaces near the present Master
Control Room or on the third floor.
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C. Third Floor
1 . Expansion into the designated expansion space (adjacent to present
Trustee Unit). This could add 16 male population beds to the capa-
city of the facility. The rooms should be oriented into the exist-
ing housing unit. This option (Option E) can add sixteen (1 6) beds
to the total capacity of the facility and sixteen (16) beds for
adult males.
2. These suggestions for renovation will not expand the capacity of
the faility but are integral to the plan for expanding without
adding correctional staff and are essential for making the facility
more functional.
a. Combine Rooms 317, 318 and 319 with access from corridor, not
Dayroom to provide more useable program space.
b. Potentially Room 311 could be used for program space also IF
visitation space on the second floor could be made to serve
the entire inmate population (by increasing the amount of time
when visitation is offered and making it easier to safely move
prisoners through the facility).
c. Eliminate Room 316 by posting staff directly in the inmate
housing unit and retaining only a small portion of this space
for paperwork. Master Control will have to assume remote
control functions.
GROUP III: EXPANSION OF EXISTING FACILITY
A. Option F: Expansion onto the roof
1 . In Option F, by expanding out over the roof, both an interior and
exterior recreation area can be maintained. The roof is capacity of
structurally supporting and has adequate space for anywhere from
twenty-four (24) to thirty-six (36) beds, provided they are con-
structed a minimum security level. Conservatively, this option
could add twenty-four (24) beds to the total capacity of the facil-
ity and twenty-four (24) beds to the adult male capacity.
B. Option G: Expand over the main entry on the second and third level
1 . In Option G, by constructing two new living units on pillars over
the present main entry to the facility, approximately thirty-six
(36) additional beds can be added to the facility's total capacity.
If dedicated to adult males, that capacity could be increased by
thirty-six (36) beds as well.
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: OPTIONS FOR EXPANSION PAGE 52
,,-N SUMMARY
The total capacity of the present facility is 128 beds; spaces in the
intake area are dedicated to short-term holding (less than 4 hours) and can
not be considered part of the facility's capacity at all. In the present
facility, for Work Release and General Population Males, there are present-
ly 100 beds for a male ADP of 98.
If all the options identified are implemented as described, then the
Weld County Jail will have the following total and adult male capacities:
1 . Option A will add two (2) new spaces for juvenile females, increasing
the total capacity of the Weld County Jail to 130; it will not increase
the facility's capacity for adult males from the present 100 spaces, but
is critical if other spatial reallocations are to take place.
2. Option 8 will add nine (9) new spaces for adult work release males ,
increasing the total capacity of the Weld County Jail to to 139; it
increases the facility's capacity for adult males to 119 since it
recaptures space presently used by juvenile males.
3. If the unit to be created from the present female maximum security space
is dedicated to females, Option C results in no change in the facility's
total or adult male capacity. If, however, it is used for discipli-
nary/administrative segregation or medical isolation, it would reduce
the total capacity of the facility by two (2) beds to 137, but increase
the capacity for adult males by two (2) beds to 121.
4. Option D would increase the total capacity of the facility by ten (10)
beds to 147 and increase the capacity for adult males to 131 .
5. Option E would increase the total capacity of the facility by sixteen
(16) to 163 and increase the capacity for adult males to 147.
6. Option F would increase the total capacity of the facility by twenty-
four (24), the most conservative estimate, to 187 and would increase the
capacity for adult males to 171 .
7. Option G would increase the total capacity of the facility by twenty-
four (24), again the most conservative estimate, to 211 and would
increase the capacity for adult males to 195.
8. Population statistics suggest that the likely future population and
associated capacities of the facility will be:
a. 110 ADP with a capacity for 130 in 1985,
b. 125 ADP with a capacity for 147 in 1990,
c. 139 ADP with a capacity for 163 in 1995,
d. 153 ADP with a capacity for 180 in 2000.
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9. Even if present population forecasts moderately underestimate future
jail populations, it appears that the present facility has the ability
to provide for Weld County's needs for some time to come. This is
particularly encouraging since this analysis has not been able to con-
sider the potential impact of the implementation of alternatives to
incarceration or criminal justice policy changes.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HISTORICAL BOOKING PATTERNS:
Over the period from 1979 - 1983, the following observations of book-
ing patterns can be made:
1 . Total bookings peaked in 1981 and have (to date) stabilized at the
present level.
2. Male bookings comprise 81% of all bookings; male bookings peaked in 1981
and have stabilized at a somewhat lower level since that time.
3. Female bookings have increased over the period.
4. Juvenile male bookings have decreased over the period.
5. Juvenile female bookings have held relatively constant.
6. None of the booking trends are statistically strong enough to be used as
a predictor of future jail populations.
HISTORICAL TREND IN AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION:
Over the period from 1979 - 1983, the following observations can be
made regarding trends in the Average Daily Population:
1 . Total ADP has consistently increased during the period from 1979 - 1983.
2. Adult male ADP has consistently increased during the same period.
3. Adult female ADP has also increased over the period.
4. Juvenile male ADP has decreased over the period.
5. Juvenile female ADP has held relatively constant.
6. 92% of the prisoners held at the Weld County Jail on any given day are
adult males; 5% are adult females; and 3% are juvenile males. Few
juvenile females are detained at the jail.
7. None of the trends in Average Daily Population are particularly strong
statistically. The most promising trend is in Male ADP. If that trend
continues as projected through 1987, at that year, the Weld County Jail
can expect to have an average of 117 male prisoners over the year and
143 male prisoners during peak periods.
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HISTORICAL TREND IN LENGTH OF STAY:
The following observations regarding average LOS can be made:
1 . Length of stay has increased from an average of 6.13 days in 1980 to
6.79 in 1983. The trend is not strong enough statistically to be used as
a predictor of future LOS.
2. LOS is a very powerful influence on the average daily population of the
jail. Small changes in LOS can result in large changes in ADP. Present
statistics can illustrate the effect of altering LOS; in 1983, the
average ADP was 106; there were an average of 478 bookings per month;
and the LOS was 6.8 days. If the LOS could be decreased by one day (to
5.8), then the ADP of the facility would drop from 106 to 91.
JAIL POPULATION AND JAIL CAPACITY:
The way in which the Weld County Jail population is distributed across
the four classifications based on age and sex is not consistent with the
way in which space for these classifications is allocated. Space for
general population males is at a premium at the same time that ample space
is available in the adult female, juvenile male and juvenile female housing
units.
INMATE PROFILE ANALYSIS:
The following information describes the inmate population:
1 . The Weld County inmate population is young. 64% of those in custody are
29 years of age or younger. About 20% of the population are in their
thirties; 10% are in their forties; 5% are in their fifties. While the
jail population is clearly a relatively young population, there is a
surprisingly large segment of the population (35%) that is over thirty.
This may be important in assessing the impact of any pre-trial release
program, since one criteria frequently considered is age.
2. A large proportion of the inmate population at the Weld County Jail
(58.5%) is single. However, a significant proportion (30.4%) are mar-
ried. This information may also be useful in assessing the impact of a
pre-trial release program, since one of the most commonly used criteria
is that of marital status, which is used to determine the degree to
which the individual in question has ties to the community.
3. The greatest proportion of those booked at the Weld County Jail are
white. The most significant minority population are hispanics, who
comprise 28.3% of those booked at the Weld County Jail.
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4. The Weld County Sheriff's Department and the City of Greeley Police
Department are responsible for about two-thirds of all bookings at the
facility. About 25% are booked by "other" agencies. At present, it is
not clear what agencies are represented in this category. Two likely
candidates are the Colorado State Patrol and County and District Court
commitments.
5. Although the rate at which prisoners is released is quite rapid during
the first 72 hours, there are significant portions of the inmate popu-
lation that spend a considerable period of time in the facility; 20%
spend more than 1 week at the facility, and 10% spend more than 1
month. This suggests that sentenced inmates, with sentences longer than
30 days and pre-trial detainees are the major factors contributing to
the increasing ADP.
6. Approximately 54% of those booked at the facility have no prior arrest
history in Weld County at the time of booking. This is an important
piece of information since prior arrest history is a frequently used
criterion in evaluating risk if released.
7. Approximately 69% of those booked are arrested on only one charge. The
following table reveals the type of the first charge (generally the
most serious charge) for which an individual was booked.
8. Approximately 25% of those booked are charged at the felony level. Two
critical pieces of information are missing that would be necessary to
assess the potential impact of an ROR program: the specific charge on
which the individual was booked and their legal status (pre-trial vs.
sentenced).
9. At least 53% of those released from the Weld County Jail are released
on bond and are accordingly pre-trial detainees. However, it would be
incorrect to assure that those not released on bond are all sentenced
prisoners. Those not released on bond include the following prisoner
categories:
a. Sentenced prisoners,
b. Prisoners who pled guilty at first appearance and received "time
served",
c. Prisoners transported to the State Department of Corrections or
other placement facility, and
d. Prisoners released into the custody of another jurisdiction
(primarily those originally picked up on an "out of county"
warrant.
10. With regard to the facility, the previous information provides some
useful information. It does not appear that the inmate population is
charged at the level which would indicate the need for a great amount
of maximum security housing. While additional information regarding the
C' nature of the specific charges would be very helpful in making this
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WELD COUNTY INNATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 57
decision, the moderate percentage of felony arrests (25%) would not
indicate the presence of a high risk inmate population with the result-
ing need for additional high security housing.
11 . With regard to the potential impact of alternatives, the information
raises more questions than it answers. While it appears that portions
of the inmate population ita be divertable, because the legal status of
the individuals in question is not clear, it is impossible to say which
type of alternatives would be most effective. It is still not clear ,
whether the crowding in the facility results from delays affecting the
pre-trial population or from sentencing practices resulting in a large
sentenced population.
12. Two major weaknesses result from deficiencies in the immediately avail-
able data:
a. It is impossible to tell how many inmates are pretrial detainees
and how many are sentenced by the court to either the State Depart-
ment of Corrections or the Weld County Jail, and
b. Information regarding the specific charges on which prisoners are
detained is not immediately available.
FUTURE POPULATION TRENDS AND NEEDS:
The following assumptions and resulting conclusions about future Weld
County jail populations are made.
1 . This analysis is based on the assumption that there are no changes in
the policies of local law enforcement and the courts with regard to
incarceration. It assumes that Weld County's future will replicate its
past.
2. It is assumed that county growth will slow considerably. Past trends
toward rapid in-migration will slow to much more moderate levels. The
most conservative estimate of county growth,' that supported by the
Colorado State Demographer's Office in the Department of Local Affairs,
is selected as the most likely county growth scenario. This scenario
results in a Weld County population of approximately 189,000 by 2000.
3. It is assumed that the higher incarceration rate exhibited in Weld
County during the period from 1981 - 1983 will continue.
4. Based upon this set of assumptions, the likely average daily population
of the jail will be:
110.35 in 1985,
124.69 in 1990,
138.93 in 1995, and
152.85 in 2000.
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 58
5. For this size average jail population, the facility must expand to the
following capacities for the time period considered:
130 in 1985,
147 in 1990,
163 in 1995, and
180 in 2000.
6. No forecasting methodology can be any more than an estimate of the most
likely future trends. In order to be proactive in planning for future
jail populations, Weld County must continue to monitor its jail popula-
tion levels. This should include:
a. An annual update of the population forecast to determine if there
are changes in county population trends and incarceration rates,
b. An annual review of the jail's own population statistics discussed
in the second section of this report, and
c. An annual review of the inmate profile to determine if there are
changes in the types of inmates held at the facility.
OPTIONS:
The total capacity of the present facility is 128 beds; spaces in the
intake area are dedicated to short-term holding (less than 4 hours) and can
not be considered part of the facility's capacity at all. In the present
facility, for Work Release and General Population Males, there are present-
ly 100 beds for a male ADP of 98.
If all the options identified in Section V are implemented as des-
cribed, then the Weld County Jail will have the following total and adult
male capacities:
1 . Option A (moving juvenile females into Room 114) will add two (2) new
spaces for juvenile females, increasing the total capacity of the Weld
County Jail to 130; it will not increase the facility's capacity for
adult males from the present 100 spaces, but is critical if other spa-
tial reallocations are to take place.
2. Option B (moving male juveniles into the present female juvenile unit
and relocating work release in the present male juvenile unit) will add
nine (9) new spaces for adult work release males, increasing the total
capacity of the Weld County Jail to to 139; it increases the facility's
capacity for adult males to 119 since it recaptures space presently used
by juvenile males.
3. If the unit to be created from the present female maximum security space
is dedicated to females, Option C (division and separation of the female
unit) results in no change in the facility's total or adult male capa-
city. If, however, it is used for disciplinary/administrative segrega-
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WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 59
r^, tion or medical isolation, it would reduce the total capacity of the
facility by two (2) beds to 137, but increase the capacity for adult
males by two (2) beds to 121 .
4. Option D (converting two fresh-air spaces into a trusty dorm) would
increase the total capacity of the facility by ten (10) beds to 147 and
increase the capacity for adult males to 131.
5. Option E (expand into present trusty unit as intended in the original
design of the facility) would increase the total capacity of the facil-
ity by sixteen (16) to 163 and increase the capacity for adult males to
147.
6. Option F (expand out onto the roof from the third floor) would increase
the total capacity of the facility by twenty-four (24), the most conser-
vative estimate, to 187 and would increase the capacity for adult males
to 171. It would also provide outside exercise and preserve indoor
exercise.
7. Option G (expand out on the second and third levels on pillars over the
main entrance) would increase the total capacity of the facility by
twenty-four (24), again the most conservative estimate, to 211 and would
increase the capacity for adult males to 195.
8. Population statistics suggest that the likely future population and
associated capacities of the facility will be:
a. 110 ADP with a capacity for 130 in 1985,
b. 125 ADP with a capacity for 147 in 1990,
c. 139 ADP with a capacity for 163 in 1995,
d. 153 ADP with a capacity for 180 in 2000.
9. Even if present population forecasts moderately underestimate future
jail populations, it appears that the present facility has the ability
to provide for Weld County's needs for some time to come. This is
particularly encouraging since this analysis has not been able to con-
sider the potential impact of the implementation of alternatives to
incarceration or criminal justice policy changes.
WELD COUNTY JAIL PROJECT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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APPENDICES
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: ALTERNATE SCENARIOS PAGE 1
APPENDIX A:
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS FOR FUTURE JAIL CAPACITY
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS FOR INCARCERATION AND COUNTY GROWTH RATES
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: ALTERNATE SCENARIOS PAGE 2
This Appendix presents alternate scenarios for future Weld County Jail
capacity. The scenarios were not selected as most likely because of reasons
identified in the body of the analysis. They are calculated by the same
methodology. Review of the scenarios in the light of present jail statis-
tics should clearly indicate why those with a low incarceration rate were
rejected.
SCENARIO 1 : LOW COUNTY GROWTH (U.S. CENSUS DATA), LOW INCARCERATION RATE
In this scenario, the trend in county growth moderates, and
incarceration practices return to those similar to 1979 prac-
tices.
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YEAR REQUIRED JAIL BEDS
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1985 116
1990 134
1995 152
2000 170
SCENARIO 2: LOW COUNTY GROWTH (U.S. CENSUS), HIGH INCARCERATION RATE
In this scenario, the trend in county growth moderates, but
incarceration practices remain at present levels.
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YEAR REQUIRED JAIL BEDS
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1985 135
1990 156
1995 177
2000 197
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ALTERNATE SCENARIOS FOR INCARCERATION AND COUNTY GROWTH RATES
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: ALTERNATE SCENARIOS PAGE 3
SCENARIO 3: MEDIUM COUNTY GROWTH (U.S. CENSUS) , LOW INCARCERATION RATE
In this scenario, the trend in county growth continues at the
present rate, but incarceration practices return to a lower
level (similar to 1979's)
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YEAR REQUIRED JAIL BEDS
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1985 123
1990 142
1995 161
2000 179
SCENARIO 4: MEDIUM COUNTY GROWTH (U.S. CENSUS), HIGH INCARCERATION RATE
In this scenario, the trend in county growth continues at the
present rate, and incarceration practices stay at a higher
level.
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AVERAGE PEAK
YEAR JAIL POPULATION
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1985 143
1990 165
1995 186
2000 208
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SCENARIO 5: HIGH COUNTY GROWTH (U.S. CENSUS) , LOW INCARCERATION RATE
In this scenario, the county growth rate accelerates, but
incarceration practices return to lower levels.
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YEAR REQUIRED JAIL BEDS
1985 130
1990 150
1995 170
2000 190
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS FOR INCARCERATION AND COUNTY GROWTH RATES
WELD COUNTY INMATE POPULATION ANALYSIS: ALTERNATE SCENARIOS PAGE 4
SCENARIO 6: HIGH COUNTY GROWTH (U.S. CENSUS), HIGH INCARCERATION RATE
In this scenario, the county growth rate accelerates, and
incarceration practices continue at a higher level.
YEAR REQUIRED JAIL BEDS
1985 151
1990 174
1995 197
2000 221
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SCENARIO 7: LOW COUNTY GROWTH (COLORADO ESTIMATE), LOW INCARCERATION RATE
In this scenario, the county growth slows to the most conserva-
tive estimate and the incarceration rate returns to the lowest
level for which information is available.
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YEAR REQUIRED JAIL BEDS
1985 111
1990 125
1995 140
2000 154
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ALTERNATE SCENARIOS FOR INCARCERATION AND COUNTY GROWTH RATES
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