Judges in San Mateo County Superior Court have raised urgent safety concerns after multiple security breaches by court deputies. Incidents include deputies falling asleep during trials, improper escorting of inmates leading to sexual assault, and unshackled murder defendants wandering near judges' chambers. Correspondence reveals judges' alarm over these repeated failures, with long-serving District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe stating this is the first time he recalls judges writing directly to the sheriff to address such issues. The situation poses significant risks to courtroom participants and raises questions about the oversight of security protocols.
A deputy Escorts a female inmate with three males and turns his back while she is sexually assaulted in an elevator.
Judges expressed concern "for frequent lapses in security protocols causing the potential for serious harm to other judges, court staff, attorneys, litigants and the public."
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