Maggots and mice fall into the refectory of a California jail

In this undated photo provided by the Prison Law Office, a not-for-profit public law firm that provides free legal services to inmates, is a dining room where the damaged ceiling tiles were removed at the treatment facility addictions in California and at Corcoran State Prison, California. California spends $ 260 million over four years repairing leaking roofs and eliminating dangerous molds that put more than two dozen deteriorating prisons at risk. A trial of the detainees on the conditions indicates that the repairs do not go fast enough. (Bureau of Prison Law via AP)

SACRAMENTO, California – Maggots and mice have fallen on the dining tables of inmates in a state prison in California where holes in the roof also allow rain and bird droppings to seep into. and mark the walls

California spends a quarter of a billion dollars repairing leaking roofs and eliminating dangerous molds as it tries to reduce overdue maintenance work to more than $ 1 billion.

But a lawsuit filed by an inmate says it's not going fast enough.

Ten Californian prisons have had their roofs replaced or are waiting for their turn.

But there are 18 more who need replacement and repair of the roof.

In addition to mold, prison officials blame leaks on roofs for short-circuiting electrical systems, including lights, fire alarm control panels and fire extinguishing systems. fire.

A judge decides to close or not the refectory of a prison.