</s>674 Juvenile and the Psychiatric Division have been under my 1 2 supervisor's control. 2 As far as the duties are concerned, until just 3 two years ago I was not only responsible for the division but 4 we had divided up the work of the Criminal Division so that 5 6 I remained in direct charge of the Court Clerical Unit and 7 my Assistant Chief was in charge of an office clerical unit and 8 Just recently we had an additional person become 9 what we call the Head of Court Services and that person is in 10 charge of the court Clercial Group. So I don't have the direct 10 contact with the Court Clinical Group. That I don't have the director 12 12 As a part of my duties I have three levels of 13 supervision above me, which whom I must maintain contact and 14 liaison. 15 We have many meetings, discussing the departmental 16 policies, working out the departmentatal policies, correlating 17 division policies with those of the different departments. 18 I'm responsible for maintain liaison between the 19 division and other county departments. 20 I deal -- this past week, for example, I had a 21 meeting with the Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Criminal 22 Statistics, who came down from Sacramento with a team of two 23 others, and I have to deal with the Judges. 24 I have to dealt with the Appellate Court, with the 25 Supreme Court. I deal with The Probation Department and also 26 with certain internal departmental policies. 27 I deal with other state agencies. Besides the 28 Bureau of Criminal Statistics, I deal within the CII, 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The text is a transcript from a grand jury hearing in Los Angeles County, California, involving testimony by Peter J. Talmachoff regarding the handling of exhibits related to the Sirhan case (linked to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy). Talmachoff describes his role as head of the Court Clerical Unit within the County Clerk's Office, detailing administrative structures, personnel management, and procedures for managing criminal court exhibits. He discusses challenges in staffing, including issues with exhibit custodian clerks, personnel examinations, and coordination with other departments like the Bureau of Criminal Statistics. Testimony includes questions about irregularities in handling Sirhan case exhibits, potential misconduct, and recommendations for reforms within the Clerk's Office. The hearing also involves discussions about the layout of offices, training of staff, and the responsibilities of supervisors such as Mr. Buckley and Mr. Walker.  

Key People:  
- **Peter J. Talmachoff**: Testifying witness, head of Court Clerical Unit.  
- **Mr. Buckley**: Acting supervising exhibit custodian clerk.  
- **Mr. Walker**: Staff member praised for potential and performance.  
- **Mr. Hatcher**: Former supervisor; referenced in discussions about personnel examinations.  
- **Mr. Sharp**: County Clerk's Office administrator, involved in budget and space allocation.  
- **Mr. Cabell**: Chief Deputy County Clerk, senior to Talmachoff.  

Key Locations:  
- **Hall of Justice**: Where court clerks are stationed.  
- **Brunswick Building**: Located a block and a half from the main office.  
- **Old Hall of Records**: Site of ongoing court proceedings.  
- **4th Floor (downstairs)**: Office staff location.  

Key Events:  
- Grand jury investigation into handling of Sirhan case exhibits.  
- Examination process for criminal exhibit custodian clerk positions in 1969 and subsequent reforms.  
- Discussions about personnel issues, including training, follow-through, and supervision.  
- Testimony regarding potential irregularities or misconduct in exhibit management.  
- Recommendations for improving the County Clerk's Office, including personnel upgrades and space adjustments.  

Key Organizations:  
- **County Clerk's Office**: Central administrative body managing court clerks and exhibits.  
- **Bureau of Criminal Statistics**: Collaborated with the Clerk's Office on procedures.  
- **California Bureau of Identification and Investigation (CII)**: Mentioned as an agency Talmachoff interacts with.  
- **Grand Jury**: Conducting investigation into exhibit handling and potential misconduct.

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