Judges Stephanie Garratt and Elizabeth Lee from San Mateo County raised alarming security concerns regarding courtroom protocols in an email to Sheriff Christina Corpus. They reported several incidents of inadequate supervision, including a murder suspect who wandered unrestrained in the courthouse. This situation reflects a broader issue of inadequate staffing and training for deputies responsible for inmate transport, contributing to lapses in courtroom security. Despite these issues, the Sheriff's Office maintained a commitment to quality service, though specific allegations went unaddressed.
The judges stated, "It is absolutely unacceptable that a defendant, particularly a homicide defendant, is allowed to walk around judges and staff unrestrained."
Judges Garratt and Lee revealed in their email, "The continued shortage of transportation deputies who are available to staff this critical unit… appears to be getting worse rather than better."
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