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Measuring and improving jail booking

Which booking measures would help agencies and residents distinguish sustained improvement from short-term fluctuations?

The jury recommends consistent definitions and reporting, plus comparative evaluation of the medical-provider transition. The report does not establish one current average delay for every booking.

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Monterey County Jail Booking Procedures

Report section
Finding F1 and Recommendation R1
Source citation
Monterey County Jail Booking Procedures, Finding F1 and Recommendation R1, physical PDF page 12.
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