Approval of Report to District Court on Los Alamos County Jail Conditions

This item is an approval of a report to the District Court regarding the conditions of the Los Alamos County Jail. The report, dated December 10, 2025, details an inspection conducted by County Councilors Theresa Cull and Beverly Neal-Clinton. They toured various areas of the facility, including housing, kitchen, booking, and recreation areas.

The inspection assessed twelve criteria, including overall appearance and housekeeping, lighting, ventilation, disposal of waste, building condition, personal cleanliness of prisoners, and staff knowledge of policies. The report concludes that the Los Alamos County Detention Facility was found to be clean and orderly, prisoners appear to be properly cared for, and the staff is knowledgeable. No violations of law were disclosed.