SOURCES FOR SOCIAL COSTS
1. $9.9 million
9 (# of death sentences since 2000) x $1.1 million (additional cost of a death penalty trial) = $9.9 million
9 death sentences since 2000
The 9 death sentences from San Diego County are in the "Condemned Inmate List" from CDCR. Since the inmates are alphabetical by last name, one will have to manually paste the data into a Microsoft Excel sheet and sort the data by county, and then again data sort by year. 9 death sentences since 2000, also indicates an average of about 1 death sentence per year.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. "Death Row Tracking System: Condemned Inmate List." Division of Adult Operations. August 18th, 2008. http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Reports_Research/docs/CondemnedInmateListSecure.pdf.
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the estimated cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate over the cost of a murder trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
2. 111 murders
Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS). "Create Crime Statistics Report: San Diego Jan-Dec 2007" (Retrieved October 10th, 2008). http://cagney.arjis.org/csintro.html
3. 22 Deputy Sheriffs
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial) / $48,193.6 (annual salary) = 22 (rounded down to show fully funded salaries)
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate over the cost of a murder trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$48,193.60
At $23.17 per hour and working an average of 40 hours per week we get a take home salary of $926.8 per week. $926.8X 52 weeks in a year= $48,193.6 annual salary. Considering that this salary does not take into account time off or sick days, it is a conservative San Diego specific estimate.
San Diego Sheriff's Department. "Pay Chart: Deputy Sheriff Law Enforcement" (Retrieved October 10th, 2008). http://www.sdsheriff.net/jobs/paychart_le.html
4. 20 Firefighters
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial) / $54,411 (annual salary) = 20 (rounded down to show fully funded salaries)
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$54,411
10News.Com. "San Diego Firefighters Take-Home Pay Below Median." February 15, 2007. http://www.10news.com/news/11026951/detail.html
5. 2 Fire Engines
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial)/ $421,000 (price per fire engine)= 2 fire engines
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$421,000
Katz, Anne-Riley. "Vista Council Approves New Fire engine." North County Times, October 26, 2004. http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/10/27/news/inland/23_14_0210_26_04.txt
6. 93,000 Flu Vaccinations
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial/ $11.85 (estimated average price for a flu vaccine) = $92,827
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$11.85
$9.965+$13.087+$14.247+$14.247+$9.25+$10.40+$10.25+$6.70+$18.50/9=$ 11.849
The estimated average price for both child and adult flu vaccination is derived from the CDC's Influenza Price List. We use the prices listed for "CDC Contract Costs" and not "Private Sector Costs," because these are contract prices listed for counties that purchase vaccines for immunization programs. The $11.85 figure is the cost per dose.
Center for Disease Control. "CDC Vaccine Price List." Vaccines & Immunizations: Programs & Tools. October 8th, 2008. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/cdc-vac-price-list.htm#adult
7. 14 Registered Nurses
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial)/ $78,550 (annual salary for registered nurses) = 14 (rounded down to show fully funded salaries)
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$78,550
Bureau of Labor Statistics. "May 2007 OES State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates California." Occupational Employment Statistics. Last Modified: 9/23/08. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_ca.htm#b29-0000
8. 7 Family Physicians
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial)/ $139,130 (annual salary for family and general practitioners) = 7 (rounded down to show fully funded salaries)
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$139,130
Bureau of Labor Statistics. "May 2007 OES State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates California." Occupational Employment Statistics. Last Modified: 9/23/08. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_ca.htm#b29-0000
9. 26 Teachers
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial)/ $40,840 (annual salary for teacher) = 26 (rounded down to show fully funded salaries)
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$40,840
$40,840 is the annual salary for a Class I, Step I teacher in San Diego County, meaning, the teacher has at least a bachelor's degree.
San Diego County Office of Education. "Teacher Compensation Plan: 2007-2008." July 1, 2007. http://www.sdcoe.net/hrt2/pdf/teacher_salary.pdf, pg 2.
10. 52, 000 Children's Books
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial)/ $21.10 (average price for a children's hardcover book) = 52,132
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$21.10
Kenney, Brian. "Keeping up with the Joneses: Average Book Prices 2008." School Library Journal: March 1, 2008. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6536651.html
11. 44,000 Audio Books
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial)/ $25 (estimated price for an audio book) = 44,000
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$25
The average price of an audio book is in the range of $25 to $30.
12. 23 Librarians
$1.1 million (cost of a death penalty trial)/ $46,758.40 (minimum librarian salary) = 23 (rounded down to show fully funded salaries)
$1.1 million
From the CCFAJ, we adopt $1.1 million as the cost of a death penalty trial in order to create a more realistic impact of the social costs to San Diego. The CCFAJ also reports $500,000 as a conservative estimate of the additional costs associated with a death penalty trial.
California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "Report and Recommendations on the Administration of the Death Penalty in California." June 30, 2008. http://www.ccfaj.org/documents/reports/dp/official/FINAL%20REPORT%20DEATH%20PENALTY.pdf, pg 38.
$46,758.40
County of San Diego. "Librarian I." Job Descriptions & Salaries. (Retrieved October 10th, 2008) http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sdcounty/default.cfm?action=viewclassspec&ClassSpecID=80496&Agency=1408&ViewOnly=Yes
