BSCC
Alameda Santa Rita Jail (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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September 15, 2023
Yesenia Sanchez, Sheriff-Coroner
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
1401 Lakeside Drive, 12th Floor
Oakland, CA. 94612
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, ALAMEDA COUNTY, SANTA RITA
JAIL
Dear Sheriff Sanchez:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of Alameda County Sheriff's Office Santa Rita
Jail has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023,
and the following facility was inspected between July 24-26, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Santa Rita Jail 0065 II
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS:
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15/Title 24 Minimum
Standards:
Title 15 Section 1027.5, Safety Checks:
The agency is noncompliant with this regulation because safety checks are
conducted in excess of 60 minutes from the last check. The agency was also out
of compliance with performing random or varied interval safety checks.
Title 15 Section 1056, Use of Sobering Cell:
The agency is noncompliant with this regulation due to safety checks of persons
in the sobering cell exceeding 30 minutes from the last check.
Yesenia Sanchez
Sheriff
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Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24 Section 1231.2.22 Audio Monitoring System:
The agency was out of compliance with this regulation due to the absence of audio
monitoring in the intake/booking area cells.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE)
attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
There are no juveniles allowed in this facility.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, August 18, 2023; BSCC staff presented
an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for
noncompliance items found during the inspection. Your agency provided BSCC staff with
a CAP addressing these issues on September 15, 2023, we responded to the CAP under
a separate cover letter.
* * *
Please email me at jill.farris@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 621-4325 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JILL FARRIS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Alameda County Superior Court*
Grand Jury, Alameda County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Alameda County*
County Administrator, Alameda County*
Ross Clippinger, Captain, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0065 Alameda County Santa Rita Jail II LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0065
FACILITY NAME: Santa Rita Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Scott Sylvester
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: July 26, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 4.01 Facility Training Plans
4.02 Training and Staff Development
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal
General Order (G.O.) 7.10 Holding Facility
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type
Procedures, Training
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the
☒ ☐ ☐
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the The Standard and Training for Corrections
date of assignment. (STC) Division of the BSCC found the
agency staff in compliance for the July 1,
2021 – June 30, 2022, training cycle.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully The Standard and Training for Corrections
completed the course of instruction required by Penal (STC) Division of the BSCC found the
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete agency staff in compliance for the July 1,
☒ ☐ ☐
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental 2021 – June 30, 2022, training cycle.
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING The Standard and Training for Corrections
(STC) Division of the BSCC found the
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors ☒ ☐ ☐ agency staff in compliance for the July 1,
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant 2021 – June 30, 2022, training cycle.
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III 4.01 D Administrative/Management
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the Personnel
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181,
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
☒ ☐ ☐ The Standard and Training for Corrections
one year from date of assignment.
(STC) Division of the BSCC found the
agency staff in compliance for the July 1,
2021 – June 30, 2022, training cycle.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING The Standard and Training for Corrections
(STC) Division of the BSCC found the
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall agency staff in compliance for the July 1,
be required to complete either the STC management ☒ ☐ ☐ 2021 – June 30, 2022, training cycle.
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required.
Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual
regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter
4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise
indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING The Standard and Training for Corrections
(STC) Division of the BSCC found the
With the exception of any year that a core training agency staff in compliance for the July 1,
module is successfully completed, all facility/system 2021 – June 30, 2022, training cycle.
☒ ☐ ☐
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
The staff conducts regular line-up training.
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 3.01 Personnel
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
each local detention facility to ensure the
documentation that verified the agency
implementation and operation of the programs and
operates with sufficient staffing in
activities required by these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
compliance with this regulation. The BSCC
reviewed safety check logs, grievances,
incident reports, yard logs, disciplinary
processes, etc. BSCC staff found the
agency in compliance with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 10.05 Housing Unit Deputy Post Order
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of shift
detention facility who shall be immediately available
schedules for June 2023 and found staff
and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of ☒ ☐ ☐
members were assigned to nonfixed-post
an emergency.
positions. There were sufficient staff for
each shift immediately available to respond
to an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties 10.05 Housing Unit Deputy Post Order
which would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 10.23 Housing Unit Deputy Supervising
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Incarcerated Individuals of the Opposite
immediately available and accessible to such females. Gender
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
Per agency policy, each shift will staff a
☒ ☐ ☐
female deputy in female housing areas.
BSCC staff reviewed several daily shift
schedules and found there were female staff
on every shift for compliance with this
regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall The agency has staffing vacancies but
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the backfills with mandatory overtime including
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such personnel from patrol. Based on a review
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at ☒ ☐ ☐ of daily operations, BSCC staff found the
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such facility capable of completing daily tasks.
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
Supervision
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Detention
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
and Corrections Division is responsible for
the care, custody, and control of all persons
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated within the Santa Rita Jail.
Agency members shall take steps to ensure,
to the absolute best of their abilities, that
incarcerated people are reasonably free
from harm, sexual abuse, and/or
harassment, and that their overall well-being
is maintained.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least Supervision
hourly through direct visual observation of all people
held and housed in the facility.
Per policy, sworn agency members are
expected to conduct frequent and irregular
direct visual observations.
During the physical onsite inspection, BSCC
staff found blankets used as makeshift
☒ ☐ ☐ curtains and light covers which could
obstruct a deputy’s direct visual observation
of incarcerated individuals. Recognizing this
is a behavioral issue that is remedied in
various ways by staff intervention, the
agency was not found to be out of
compliance; however, BSCC staff provided
technical assistance and best practices
regarding direct visual observation during
safety checks and the importance of
enforcing facility rules.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Agency policy specifies irregular 60-minute
between safety checks. safety checks for general population
housing. All other housing units and the
release area require irregular 30-minute
checks.
BSCC staff reviewed numerous safety
check logs for various shifts and dates and
found safety checks exceeded 60 minutes;
therefore, the agency is out of compliance
☐ ☒ ☐ with this regulation.
During the physical onsite inspection, BSCC
staff met with the agency supervisor who
manages the RFID system and conducted
an audit. The audit revealed late safety
checks each shift. According to the audit,
there were no checks that exceeded a 90-
minute lapse. BSCC provided technical
assistance and best practices and stressed
the importance of timely safety checks.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Supervision
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section Section D: Close Observation Logs
1058 of these regulations.
Section G: Safety Cell Observations
☒ ☐ ☐
Section H: Sobering Cell Observations
Section I: Restraint Observations
(See 1056 for Sobering Cell check
noncompliance)
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
intervals. Supervision
Agency policy dictates irregular checks
conducted within 30 or 60 minutes (based on
the housing unit) from the previous check.
☐ ☒ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed several handwritten
logs and found checks conducted at exact
30/60-minute increments. Technical
assistance was given regarding the need for
varied, random, and unpredictable safety
checks.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the The agency recently transitioned to the
documentation of all safety checks. Guardian Radio Frequency Identification
Documentation shall include: (RFID) system and the Advanced
☒ ☐ ☐
Technology Information Management
System (ATIMS) for recording observations
electronically.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of
☒ ☐ ☐
staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervision
facility manager, including methods of mitigating Section N: Observation Compliance and
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely Audits by Supervisors
completion of, safety checks.
Throughout their shift, supervisors audit the
Guardian RFID system. At least once per
☒ ☐ ☐ shift, they conduct a random audit for check
quality by utilizing the security camera
system. Individual observation logs are
submitted to a supervisor.
BSCC staff reviewed supervisor reports and
found the agency in compliance with this
regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 7.01 Fire Safety
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ Agency staff receive Fire and Life Safety
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training during the academy and then
training standards established by the Board for general
annually. Quarterly fire drills are held also.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least 7.01 Fire Safety
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 1.07 Policy and Procedure Development,
Review and Dissemination
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 1.13 Administration, Organization, and
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Management
policy and procedures manual shall address all
Section C: Annual Review of Policies and
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
Procedures
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. Agency policies are reviewed at least
annually, and several policy sections are
The policies and procedures required in subsections currently under review and revision.
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not
apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and 1.02 Administration, Organization and
III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Management
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s organizational chart outlines
communications.
various responsibilities in the facility and is
reviewed annually.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the 1.01 Assignment of Facility Commanding
facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Officer
1.03 Facility Authority and Mission
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current 21.01.01 Use of Force In-Custody
state and federal legal requirements and includes
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and
choke holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
including the restraint of pregnant persons as ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury to Others, Property Damage
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 11.09 Intake, Transfer, Release, & Records
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ 11.10 Citation Release
11.12 PC 849(b) Release Procedure
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 8: Security and Control
physical counts, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.08 Counts
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 8.19 Facility Searches
11.03 Person Searches
☒ ☐ ☐
General Order (G.O.) 7.10 Holding Facility
Procedures, Search Procedure
contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.20 Contraband Control
key control. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.05 Key Control
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Lieutenant Mears provided Division
review, evaluate, and make a record of security Commander Sanchez with a memo dated
measures. The review and evaluation shall include March 28, 2022, regarding staffing and
☒ ☐ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility physical improvements of the facility to
including security measures specific to prevention of increase security and prevent sexual abuse
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. and harassment within the jail.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 7.01 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
section 1032 of these regulations;
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 8.16 Escape Procedure
hostages; 7.06 Disturbance/Riot and Hunger Strike
☒ ☐ ☐
7.08 Civil Disturbances
7.07 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ 11.66 Mass Arrest Booking Procedure
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7.10 Earthquake Procedure
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 7.03 Emergency Panic Alarms/Response,
☒ ☐ ☐
and, Section C: Alarm System Test
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 8.23 Control of firearms, Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Ammunition and Armory
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 13.06 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ 9.02 Administrative Separation
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual 13.24 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
abuse and sexual harassment. 13.07 Sexual Assaults/Sexual Abuse in
☒ ☐ ☐
Custody
General Order (G.O.) 1.23 PREA
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 13.07 Sexual Assaults/Sexual Abuse in
respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
after reporting any abuse. G.O. 1.23 PREA
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 11.12 PC 849(b) Release Procedure
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ 18.16 Services for Released Incarcerated
People
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 13.07 Sexual Assaults/Sexual Abuse in
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not Custody
be limited to, the following: 13.24 PREA
G.O. 1.23 PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people
to privately report sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated people can report sexual
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and abuse or harassment to any sworn staff
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation member, civilian staff member, medical
of responsibilities that may have contributed to staff, clergy, etc. They can send a message
such incidents, request, grievance, letter, or use any other
way to communicate.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 13.07 Sexual Assaults/Sexual Abuse in
family, community members, and other interested Custody
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual G.O. 1.23 PREA
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐ Reports can be made to the Sexual Assault
Crisis Line, the Highland Hospital Sexual
Assault Hotline, or Social Services. The
agency had PREA signage posted in the
public lobby.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 13.06 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
By use of continued monitoring, custodial
prevention program developed by the facility
personnel, medical staff, the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the
chaplain, and behavioral health
health authority and mental health director, to identify,
☒ ☐ ☐ professionals strive to protect the health and
monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated
well-being of incarcerated people. They
persons who present a suicide risk.
utilize a written suicide prevention and
The program shall include the following:
intervention program to recognize the signs
and symptoms of suicidal behavior to deter
threats or attempts of suicide.
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(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 4.02 Training and Staff Development
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐
This training is provided to everyone in
contact with incarcerated people.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 13.06 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
All arrestees are screened for suicide risk
upon intake and prior to being housed.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a medical screening
questionnaire that entailed past suicide
attempts and housing needs.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 13.06 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among 13.06 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to
suicide risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 8.12 Observation and Direct Visual
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Supervision
restrictive environment should be considered. 13.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency has specified housing areas for
individuals dependent on the level of
supervision/observation needed.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 8.12 Observation and Direct Visual
☒ ☐ ☐ Supervision
13.06 Suicide Prevention
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies 13.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 8.18 Death
attempts.
The Division Commander will submit a
report to the Attorney General, State of
California, within ten (10) days following the
☒ ☐ ☐ death of an inmate in a County Jail, pursuant
to California Government Code 12525. The
Commander will also draft a letter to the
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
President on the next business day, for the
Sheriff’s signature.
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides 13.06 Suicide Prevention
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
The agency holds monthly Suicide
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
Prevention Meetings.
administrative review.
Within 30 days of a death, an initial review of
the circumstances surrounding the death
shall be held. The review shall be attended
by the Facility Commanding Officer or the
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Captain, the Health Services
Administrator, behavioral health staff (if
applicable), the last jail physician to provide
care to the inmate (if applicable), and any
other health care and sworn Agency
members who are relevant to the incident.
The review shall consider the
appropriateness of clinical care, the need for
changes to policies and procedures, and
issues that require further study.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
Supervision
Medical personnel assigned to the housing
unit where a Close observation was initiated
shall be immediately summoned via
telephone or handheld radio to evaluate the
person’s immediate medical needs. Medical
personnel will consult with AFBH as
necessary to ensure that follow-up care and
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluations are scheduled.
13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
All healthcare services, including medical,
dental, and behavioral health services, will
be delivered under the control of the
contracted medical health provider and the
Adult Forensic Behavioral Health (AFBH), in
compliance with contractual agreements.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 13.12 Behavioral Health Referral Form
from court as determined by the mental health
director. ☒ ☐ ☐
Agency policy recognizes negative court
dispositions as a need for assessment.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 7.01 Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
The policy of the Detention and Corrections
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
Division (D&C) is to provide a system of fire
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
prevention and control using efficient fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire ☒ ☐ ☐
protection services and equipment,
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
utilization of appropriate fire safety codes,
and regular monitoring to ensure the safety
of all personnel, incarcerated people, and
visitors.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 7.01 Fire Safety
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 7.01 Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire/life safety
inspection forms dated between June 2021
☒ ☐ ☐
and April 2023 and found the agency in
compliance with this regulation. The
inspection form is detailed and
comprehensive.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 7.01 Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
The Alameda County Fire Department
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted their inspection of Santa Rita Jail
on November 3, 2021, and found no
deficiencies.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 7.05 Relocation and Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 7.15 Emergency Housing
people in the case of fire.
In an emergency, when it has been
determined that the facility is uninhabitable,
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated housing and associated
services will be provided at one or more
alternate locations for control and
continuous custody of the incarcerated
people.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING The facility uses a Jail Management System
that includes demographics. In addition, the
Each facility administrator shall maintain a agency uses ATIMS to maintain records and
demographics accounting system which reflects the demographics.
monthly average daily population of sentenced and
☒ ☐ ☐
non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Agency staff provided BSCC staff with a
population report from the day of the onsite
inspection. The facility was well below its
rated capacity.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS 11.01 Introduction to Intake, Transfer,
Release, and Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
12.05 Classification Records
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be
limited to, intake information, personal property The agency uses Advanced Technology
receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of Information Management Systems (ATIMS)
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the ☒ ☐ ☐ for record keeping. Their classification unit
responsible physician and staff response, and non- maintains active/in-custody files for
medical information regarding disabilities and other classification reports, disciplinary records,
limitations. crime reports, memos, and grievances that
may affect an individual’s classification
status.
All files are electronic.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, G.O. 1.23 PREA, Section V. Data Collection
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at The PREA Coordinator is responsible for
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
this data collection.
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include,
at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 5.06 Report Processing
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
BSCC staff reviewed various incidents
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
including use of force reports and crime
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
reports dated between January 2022 and
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an
☒ ☐ ☐ May 2023 and found the agency in
employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility
compliance with this regulation. The reports
or other person.
gave a clear and concise description of the
incident, the people involved, the date/time
of occurrence, and the subsequent actions
of staff.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 5.06 Report Processing
involved, a description of the incident, the actions ☒ ☐ ☐
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 5.06 Report Processing
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to ☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 1.09 Resources for Public Information
G.O. 6.05 Media Relations
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
The Public Information Officer (PIO) is the
dissemination of information to the public, to other
☒ ☐ ☐ primary liaison between the Sheriff’s Office
government agencies, and to the news media. The
and the media. Press release information
public and incarcerated persons shall have available
may be given by the division commander,
for review the following material:
facility commander, on-duty watch
commander, sergeant, or a designee.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Legal services or the Housing Unit staff can
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ provide Title 15 upon request.
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated The agency has its policies and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
people as specified in sections: posted online.
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐
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(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 8.18 Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
G.O. 7.15 Prisoner Death While in Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
Investigations are conducted by the Santa
administrator, shall develop written policy and
Rita Jail’s Investigative Unit, the Coroner’s
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of
office, and if needed the Eden Township
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team
Division’s Investigative Unit. The agency will
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐
post information regarding the death on its
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
website within 10 days.
physician and other health care and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
The Watch Commander will draft a memo
and send it via the chain of command to the
Division Commander. The Commander will
send the letter to the Board of Supervisors.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Within 30 days of an incarcerated person’s
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to death, an initial review of the circumstances
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to surrounding the death shall be held. The
identify issues that require further study. review shall be attended by the Facility
Commanding Officer or the Administrative
☒ ☐ ☐
Captain, the Health Services Administrator,
behavioral health staff (if applicable), the last
jail physician to provide care (if applicable),
and any other health care and sworn Agency
members who are relevant to the incident.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted
within 10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall
be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 12.01 Intake Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I,
All newly received incarcerated persons will
II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written
be initially classified to determine the level of
classification plan designed to properly assign
security and immediate needs in terms of
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
personal, criminal, medical, and social
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
history. Incarcerated persons are separated
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
from the general population during the
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
admissions process.
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ classification screening documents
extent possible within the limits of the available number including the Classification Reports,
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. Supplemental PREA worksheet, and PREA
Reassessment Form, and found the agency
The written classification plan shall be based on in compliance with this regulation. The
objective criteria and include receiving screening classification process consists of past
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, criminal history, physical and mental health
and a record of each person's classification level, needs, assaultive behavior risk, institutional
housing restrictions, and housing assignments. history, as well as the incarcerated person’s
input during the interview, among several
other screening questions.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall 12.04 Housing Unit Classification
establish and implement a classification system which 12.02 Reclassification
will include the use of classification officers or a
classification committee in order to properly assign
Incarcerated people may appeal their
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation
classification to the Santa Rita Jail
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall
Operations Captain. A committee comprised
include the use of as much information as is available ☒ ☐ ☐
of behavior health, classification, and sworn
about and from the incarcerated person and shall
staff will meet and confer.
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classification plan BSCC staff interviewed classification staff
no more often than 30 days from their last review. during the onsite inspection and found the
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. agency in compliance with this regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, The agency classification staff collaborates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis with medical/mental health staff to ensure
whether a placement would ensure the health and proper housing and programming is
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ assigned.
placement would present management or security
problems. A person’s own views with respect to their
own safety shall be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 7.14 Infectious Disease Control and
Prevention
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Incarcerated person Medical/Health
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Appraisal Screening, Special Clinics,
and procedures specifying those symptoms that Communicable Disease, Quarantines, and
require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until ☒ ☐ ☐
Terminally Ill Incarcerated persons
a medical evaluation is completed.
Every arrestee is prescreened at intake with
preliminary questions and any concerns are
documented.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Prior to placement in the general population,
made of the person being booked as to whether the medical staff will screen each incarcerated
person has or has had any communicable diseases, person. Findings of the screening shall be
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of recorded on the contracted medical provider
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or screening form, which is approved by the
other special medical problem identified by the health ☒ ☐ ☐ facility medical director.
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
BSCC staff reviewed the medical intake
receiving form, which included
communicable diseases, and found the
agency in compliance with this regulation.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
13.12 Behavioral Health Referral Form
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
Agency policy recognizes that incarcerated
and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
persons may suffer from mental illness that
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐
could lead to self-injury or suicide.
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
Incarcerated people suspected of having a
mental illness are promptly referred for
psychiatric services. Staff may complete and
submit a Behavioral Health Referral Form.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 13.12 Behavioral Health Referral Form
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the ☒ ☐ ☐ 13.12 Behavioral Health Referral Form
next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervision
13.06 Suicide Prevention
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 9.01 Disciplinary Separation
9.02 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
9.03 Protective Custody/Gang Drop-Out
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐ 9.04 Behavioral Health
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
9.06 High Profile
Policies and procedures must include: 9.09 Special Management Plan
9.10 Maximum Separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 9.02 Administrative Separation
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of 9.07 Denial of Authorized Items or Activities
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ – Separated Individuals
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and
facility staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Incarcerated people housed in
an incarcerated person’s health. Administrative Separation are reviewed on a
regular basis by the Restrictive Housing
Committee. The committee is chaired by a
Classification Unit sergeant (or designee), a
☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor from Adult Forensic Behavior
Health, and a facility sergeant. The
committee meets at least weekly to review
referrals, conduct reviews, assess
placements, and discuss requests from the
Administrative Separation population.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for 9.02 Administrative Separation
incarcerated people who have:
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or
The Classification Unit may place an
promoting such activity or behavior, that is
incarcerated person in Administrative
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations,
Separation when their continued presence
or affects the safety of the facility, other
in the general population poses a serious
incarcerated people, and facility staff.
threat to life, property, self, staff, other
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is
incarcerated persons, or to the security or
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations
☒ ☐ ☐ orderly running of the facility. In an
or affects the safety of the facility, other
emergency, the operations captain or watch
incarcerated people, and facility staff.
commander may also authorize placement
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or
and must send a memorandum justifying the
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm
placement to the classification unit.
other incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Agency policy requires documentation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of justifying the need for placement into
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and Administrative Separation and regular
☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff. review of the incarcerated persons’ status,
as well as the need for retention in restrictive
housing.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and The agency established the Restrictive
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Housing Committee (RHC) which comprises
administrative separation. of the classification unit sergeant, an Adult
Forensic Behavior Health representative,
☒ ☐ ☐
and a sworn supervisor outside of the
classification unit. The committee meets
weekly to review placements, referrals, and
requests for review.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
Supervision
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 8.13 Safety Cells, Temporary Holding Cells,
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who and Multipurpose Rooms
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated people who express suicidal
self or others.
ideations and actively demonstrate self-
harm may be placed in a Safety Cell, only
after consulting with qualified mental health
professionals, and only with the approval of
a Watch Commander.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Supervision
and procedures governing safety cell use and may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a
Qualified mental health staff, medical staff,
safety cell to a physician. ☒ ☐ ☐
and the watch commander consult prior to
placement. The watch commander will
Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited
observe the individual four hours after
to:
placement.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
☒ ☐ ☐
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. Supervision
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(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
the approval of the facility manager or designee, or Supervision
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall 8.13 Safety Cells, Temporary Holding Cells,
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. and Multipurpose Rooms
☒ ☐ ☐
Qualified mental health staff, medical staff,
and the watch commander consult prior to
placement. The watch commander will
observe the individual again four hours after
placement.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time Supervision
of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to
Agency policy requires medical or mental
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
health staff to give an opinion within one hour
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
of placement. Policy states placement shall
☒ ☐ ☐ not exceed eight hours.
Based on interviews during the onsite
inspection, medical staff advised they carry
radios and are typically present during safety
cell placements. They have a four-minute
response to emergencies.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
health care staff shall obtain a mental health Supervision
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff
on placement and retention, which shall be secured as
☒ ☐ ☐ Agency policy requires medical or mental
soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from
health staff to give an opinion within one hour
placement.
of placement. Medical staff determine
retention every four hours.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15- Supervision
minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation
shall be documented.
Agency policy requires 15-minute irregular
☒ ☐ ☐ checks.
The agency has greatly reduced its use of
the safety cell. There was one placement in
2023.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
Agency policy requires the offering of fluids
once every two hours or upon request.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Supervision
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated people are given a modesty
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
garment, safety blanket, and safety mattress
when placed in a safety cell. Clothing can be
issued if not a safety concern.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
Supervision
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 8.13 Safety Cells, Temporary Holding Cells,
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of and Multipurpose Rooms
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
Medical staff evaluates arrestees at intake
and determines placement into a Sobering
Cell. They document their placement
justification in their software system or with
paper forms.
Upon initial inspection, BSCC staff found
☒ ☐ ☐
insufficient documentation showing
individuals placed in the sobering cell were a
threat to their own safety or the safety of
others due to their state of intoxication.
However, after more in-depth review, the
current system has the capability to
document the information, but medical staff
need training due to the minimal amount of
sobering cell placements. The issue was
discussed with the facility’s medical staff and
resolved. Agency medical staff conducted
training to correct the inconsistency.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
soon as they are able to continue the admission Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
six hours without an evaluation by medical or Supervision
custody staff to determine whether the person has an
☒ ☐ ☐
urgent medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of
Medical staff conduct observations every
these regulations.
four hours.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care Supervision
staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Agency policy requires medical staff to be
notified immediately upon placement.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Supervision
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
Agency policy requires checks recorded
utilizing the Guardian RFID system, once
☐ ☒ ☐
every 30 minutes.
The agency provided handwritten logs and
upon review, BSCC staff found multiple late
checks with every placement.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 13.02 Incarcerated person Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening, Special Clinics,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Communicable Disease, Quarantines, and
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Terminally Ill Incarcerated persons
and procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
Arrestees believed to have developmental
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
disabilities are separated from the general
developmental disabilities.
population pending an assessment.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the The health authority or designee will contact
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected the Regional Center of the East Bay within
or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ 24 hours.
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
Injury to Others, Property Damage
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Restraint devices are used on incarcerated
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
people who display behavior resulting in the
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
destruction of property or reveal an intent to
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
cause physical harm to themselves or
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
others. Restraint devices shall not be used
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
on incarcerated persons known to be
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
pregnant. Physical restraints should be
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
utilized only when it appears less restrictive
manager may delegate authority to place an
alternatives would be ineffective. The
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health ☒ ☐ ☐
application of restraint devices shall be
care staff.
approved by the Watch Commander.
Restraint devices will be applied for only the
amount of time reasonably necessary and
shall never be used as punishment or a
substitute for treatment. Incarcerated
persons placed in restraints are separated to
prevent abuse.
The Watch Commander will be notified and
will respond to determine if a Pro-Straint
Chair is appropriate for utilization.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; 8.09 Transportation/Movement and Use of
Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency utilizes a Pro-Straint Chair.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in Deputies shall be cognizant of the
immediate medical/mental health referral; incarcerated person’s condition and look for
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation signs of an immediate threat to the
equipment; medical/behavioral health status of the
person. These signs include discoloration of
the skin below the restraints, difficulty
breathing, obvious wounds or injuries, and
complaints of pain and/or injury. Sworn staff
☒ ☐ ☐ shall immediately notify medical staff if the
incarcerated person exhibits any signs of
medical distress. Medical staff will provide
treatment or, if needed, EMS will be notified.
Deputies should be aware that Automatic
External Defibrillators (AED) are placed
throughout the facility. Use of an AED shall
be done as instructed through training and
General Order 5.22.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; For the incarcerated person’s safety, they
☒ ☐ ☐ shall not be housed with other incarcerated
persons while in a restraint device.
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; The Safety Deputy is responsible for the
and, hydration and sanitation needs of the
restrained person. If the incarcerated person
makes a request for water or restroom
facilities, the request shall be granted if the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Deputy determines it can be done
without jeopardizing the safety of the
incarcerated person, staff, and/or security of
the facility. All offers of water and/or
restrooms are documented on the
Observation Log.
(5) exercising of extremities. The Safety Deputy is responsible for
providing the restrained person an
opportunity to exercise his/her extremities.
This will require that each arm and leg be
removed from the device with a reasonable
amount of time given to allow the exercise of
each extremity. Each extremity will be
☒ ☐ ☐
removed on its own and replaced back into
the restraint before the next extremity is
removed. The Watch Commander shall be
notified prior and shall assign the
appropriate number of deputies to assist the
Safety Deputy. This is documented in the
Observation Log.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
☒ ☐ ☐
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. Injury to Others, Property Damage
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
incarcerated people who display behavior which Injury to Others, Property Damage
☒ ☐ ☐
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when 8.28 Resistant Management Incarcerated
less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Person
escalation techniques, have been attempted and
are deemed ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐
Staff shall utilize verbal techniques to
encourage and attempt to obtain voluntary
compliance.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
restraints only with the approval of the facility Injury to Others, Property Damage
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
maintained until a medical opinion can be Injury to Others, Property Damage
obtained.
☒ ☐ ☐
The safety deputy is responsible for
maintaining visuals.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
shall be secured within one hour from the time of Injury to Others, Property Damage
placement.
Medical and behavioral health personnel
shall be notified and requested to respond.
☒ ☐ ☐
Within one hour from the time of placement,
medical staff shall review the incarcerated
person’s health record and provide an
opinion on placement and retention in the
restraint device.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
within four hours of placement. Injury to Others, Property Damage
☒ ☐ ☐
Medical and behavioral health staff shall
conduct an assessment within four hours of
placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 8.12 Observations and Direct Visual
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to Supervision
ensure that the restraints are properly employed,
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
Staff are required to complete irregular
incarcerated person. Such observation shall be
checks not to exceed 15 minutes.
documented. While in restraint devices all
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in
a specified housing area which makes provisions BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
to protect the person from abuse. Pro-Straint Chair Placement reports and
observation logs from July 2022 to March
2023 and found the agency in compliance
with this regulation.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in If the Watch Commander, in consultation
consultation with responsible health care staff with medical staff, determines that an
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be incarcerated person cannot be safely
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, removed from restraints after eight (8) hours,
the person shall be taken to a medical facility for the incarcerated person shall be taken to a
further evaluation. medical facility for further evaluation
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall
use the restraint device manufacturer’s
☒ ☐ ☐
recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
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(11) All events and information related to the 5.06 Report Processing
placement in restraints shall be documented and 8.23 Control of Firearms, Weapons,
shall be video recorded unless exigent
Ammunition and Armory
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
G.O. 5.50 Field/Incident Reporting,
documentation shall include: the reason for
Reviewing, and Routing
placement; person authorizing placement; names
of staff involved in the placement; injuries
sustained; and the duration of placement. Reports shall be comprehensive. All
applicable sections of each report form shall
be completed in accordance with the
instructions in the current RMS User Manual.
Reports should minimally contain the report
☒ ☐ ☐
number, Date and time of the incident, Date
and time reported, Names, addresses, and
identifying information of all known involved
persons, Nature of the incident, Location of
the incident, Case disposition or actions
taken by deputies.
In all cases where an event involves a pre-
planned action involving the use of force, a
video camera will be utilized to record as
much of the event as possible.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Self-Injury,
Injury to Others, Property Damage
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
Restraint devices shall not be used on an
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person who is known to be
pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code
pregnant.
Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the
following:
13.04 OB-GYM Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Incarcerated Person
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant Absent extenuating circumstances, an
or in recovery after delivery or termination of the incarcerated person known to be pregnant or
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐ in recovery after delivery shall not be
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. restrained using leg restraints, waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, A pregnant incarcerated person in labor,
during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or during delivery, or in recovery after delivery,
termination of the pregnancy, shall not be shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles,
☒ ☐ ☐
restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless or both, unless deemed necessary for the
deemed necessary for the safety and security of safety and security of the incarcerated
the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. person, the public, or Agency members.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the professional who is currently responsible for
medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated
during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐ person during a medical emergency, labor,
recovery after delivery or termination of the delivery, or recovery after delivery
pregnancy determines that the removal of determines that the removal of restraints is
restraints is medically necessary. medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Upon confirmation of an incarcerated
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in person’s pregnancy, the incarcerated person
writing, of the standards and policies governing shall be advised verbally and in writing, of
incarcerated pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐ the standards and policies governing
pregnant incarcerated persons, including the
use of restraints and agency-written
directives for pregnant incarcerated persons.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 11.60 Retrieval of Fluid Samples and Prints
under the authority of 290 and 296 P.C.
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office policy
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force
is to collect saliva samples, required prints,
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or
and any blood specimens or other biological
palm print impressions from individuals who are
☒ ☐ ☐ samples necessary for identification analysis
required to provide such samples, specimens or
from incarcerated persons convicted of
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
offenses listed in section 290 or 296 PC
who refuse following written or oral request.
and/or are arrested for any Felony or
wobbler offense, and forward the samples
and prints to the Department of Justice
(DOJ) as required.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 21.0101 Use of Force
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force G.O. 1.05 Use of Force
that an objective, trained and competent
correctional employee, faced with similar facts
Sworn agency members shall use only that
and circumstances, would consider necessary
force which is objectively necessary and
and reasonable to gain compliance with this
reasonable to control the situation or stop
regulation.
the threat, given the facts and circumstances
☒ ☐ ☐ known at the time of the event, in the service
of a legitimate correctional objective, and
only in a manner that is fair and unbiased. In
all situations where force is used, sworn
Agency members shall conduct themselves
in accordance with lawful constitutional
standards and within the Agency’s written
directives.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded 21.01.01 Use of Force
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts
to secure voluntary compliance shall be
Agency members shall attempt de-
documented and include an advisement of the
escalation except in those cases when it
legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
would be unreasonable to do so. Sworn
sample or impression and the consequences of
Agency members shall use only that force
refusal.
which is objectively necessary and
reasonable to control the situation or stop
☒ ☐ ☐ the threat, given the facts and circumstances
known at the time of the event, in the service
of a legitimate correctional objective, and
only in a manner that is fair and unbiased. In
all situations where force is used, sworn
Agency members shall conduct themselves
in accordance with lawful constitutional
standards and within the Agency’s written
directives.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Force is not used to collect DNA samples.
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 8.25 Video Recording Equipment
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including It shall be the policy of the Detention and
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction Corrections Division to document, using
event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency video equipment, operational responses to
☒ ☐ ☐
for the length of time required by statute. any unusual occurrence. Video recordings
Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a shall be retained for three years.
criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 18.09 Educational Program Planning
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility
☒ ☐ ☐
shall plan and shall request of appropriate public
officials an education program for incarcerated
persons.
When such services are not made available by the The academic programs provided by the
appropriate public officials, then the facility Alameda County Sheriff’s Office provide an
administrator shall develop and implement an accredited and comprehensive educational
education program with available resources. program to meet the needs of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons who wish to
participate. Eligibility will be based on
behavior, motivation, and subject to security
requirements.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or The agency offers the following programs
vocational, or both, education of housed people. and educational classes:
Adult Secondary Education, Anger
Management, Basic Computer Skills,
Computer Coding, Independent Study,
Narcotics Anonymous, Food Handler
Certification, 7 Habits of Highly Successful
People, Hospitality, Math, Workforce
Development Board, Intro to Health and
☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene, Rhythm and Healing, Job
Readiness, Serve Safe, Employment
Readiness/Job Readiness, Baking, Art
Therapy, English as a Second Language,
Literacy (Public Library), Parenting Inside
Out, Restorative Justice, Financial Literacy,
Intro to Construction, Operation my
Hometown, Americas Job Center,
Substance Abuse, Mindfulness and Healing
for both men and women, Cosmetology and
Barbering.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Eligibility is based on behavior, and
established. Modified academic or vocational motivation, is and subject to security
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements.
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING 17.03 Visiting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation is offered at a minimum of three
written policies and procedures, which include the
30-minute visits each week. Video visitation
following requirements:
is available to augment in-person visitation.
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility 17.03 Visiting
schedules, space, and number of personnel will ☒ ☐ ☐
allow.
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(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting The visiting scheduled is posted on the
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be agency’s website located here:
made available on weekends, evenings, or https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/com
holidays. munity/santa-rita-jail-visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility offers visits in the morning,
afternoon, and evening on Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and All incarcerated persons, regardless of
IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than classification, are eligible to visit except
☒ ☐ ☐
two visits totaling at least one hour per when they are in Disciplinary Separation or
incarcerated person each week. on Disciplinary Loss of Privileges.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Visiting privileges shall be suspended only
operational or safety and security concern exists. All by order of the facility Commanding Officer,
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility except where the suspension is imposed as
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled part of a formal disciplinary proceeding.
visits and document such review. Incarcerated persons should not be denied
☒ ☐ ☐
access to visits with persons of their choice
except when the Watch Commander or
designee can present clear and convincing
evidence that the visitation jeopardizes the
safety and security of the facility or visitors.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Visitors under 18 years of age must be
section shall include provision for visitation by minor accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person. If a legal guardian, documentation showing
proof is required.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video Visiting is available for use from home
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the on compatible electronic devices and
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ through the Santa Rita Jail lobby kiosks.
requested by an incarcerated person. Visitors may schedule a video visit
appointment via internet 24 hours a day.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors In-person visits are limited due to space,
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video they are offered on a first-come first-serve
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ basis.
defined as the location where the incarcerated person
is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1,
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote ☐ ☐ ☒
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; In-person, video, and contact (for attorneys).
Visitation hours; Morning, afternoon, and evening.
Time incarcerated persons are allowed for visitation;
and,
Any restrictions on incarcerated person visitation. Disciplinary Separation or Disciplinary Loss
of Privileges, violation of visiting rules and
regulations or prior incarceration.
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1063 CORRESPONDENCE 17.01 Correspondence and Mail Regulations
(This policy was under revision during
The facility administrator shall develop written policies inspection)
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
All legitimate mail sent to and from
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons in the Alameda County
Jail facilities shall be delivered to addresses
without undue delay. Mail will be delivered in
accordance with the security regulations of
the jail.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an When the incarcerated person bears the
incarcerated person may send or receive; mailing cost, there is no limit on the volume
of letters they can send or receive or on the
length, language, content, or mail source,
except when there is a reasonable belief that
limitation is necessary to protect public
☒ ☐ ☐
safety or facility order and security.
The quantity of documents and reading
materials permitted in any one cell is
regulated in accordance with all applicable
Fire and Safety Regulations.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Incarcerated person mail, both incoming and
read when there is a valid security reason and the outgoing, may be opened and inspected for
facility manager or designee approves; contraband. Mail is read, and/or rejected,
when based on legitimate facility interests of
☒ ☐ ☐
order and security. The incarcerated person
will be notified when incoming and outgoing
letters are withheld in part or in full. Mail shall
not be censored.
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Privileged Correspondence may be opened
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any only to inspect for contraband, and only in
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the presence of the incarcerated person,
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; unless waived in writing.
☒ ☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such
mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or
money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated
person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, Incarcerated people may correspond with
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ the Facility Commanding Officer or higher-
administrator; and, ranking officer.
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds At the time of inspection, the policy was
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes under revision; however, agency staff
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit provided email correspondence
correspondence with family members and friends but acknowledging the increase in paid
without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and paper. It has been in practice
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to since January 2023.
the courts.
☒ ☐ ☐
Indigent incarcerated persons receive
correspondence materials in their free-line
bag upon arrival and in maintenance kits
thereafter. Free-line bags containing writing
materials and postage are provided to
incarcerated persons weekly, through
Commissary, at no cost.
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1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 18.08 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Incarcerated people have access to
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
recreational reading material by means of
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
movable carts that are kept in the storage
determined by the facility administrator. The library
room area of each housing unit. They have
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐
access to library services and general library
via paper documents or through electronic media and
information on community services and
include current information on community services and
resources, and religious and educational
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material. Book exchange is conducted in the
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
housing area by staff.
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 18.12 Recreation and Activity Program and
Planning – revised March 2023
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for a
The Santa Rita Jail (SRJ) shall provide a
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over
comprehensive recreational and activities
a period of seven days to include:
program that includes leisure time activities
comparable to those within the community.
The program, to the extent possible, shall
augment out-of-cell time to enable inmates
the opportunity to utilize their time
productively. Each classification has a
minimum requirement of hours for out-of-cell
☒ ☐ ☐
activities specific to their current
classification. All reasonable efforts shall be
made to meet these minimum hourly
requirements, and if time, staffing, and
circumstances permit, Agency members
shall attempt to provide out-of-cell time
beyond the minimum for each classification.
All housing units have an outdoor security
yard referred to as the Quasi-Yard.
During the onsite inspection, incarcerated
people were seen utilizing the large yards.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and BSCC staff reviewed randomly selected yard
logs and found the agency in compliance
☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation, most records showed a
minimum of three hours of yard time per
week.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. BSCC staff reviewed randomly selected pod
time records and found the agency in
☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation, most
records showed the minimum of seven hours
was met each week.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Except when dictated by situations or events
procedures to ensure safety and security. threatening the security and safety of the
☒ ☐ ☐ facility all incarcerated people shall have
access to out-of-cell opportunities which
include physical exercise.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 17.01 Correspondence and Mail Regulations
AND WRITINGS
Newspapers must be received through the
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
United States Postal Service. Mail
shall develop written policies and procedures which will
exceeding 8-1/2” x 14” is prohibited and will
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and
be returned to the sender. Books and
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing
magazines (limit of six (6)) will be accepted
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal
if mailed directly from the publisher or online
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
☒ ☐ ☐ bookstore. The online bookstore must have
implement a written plan to make available a current
a legitimate website that is verifiable and
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
allows consumers to order directly.
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to: Any website that re-directs to another
website is not acceptable. Packages must
be professionally labeled and recognized as
an online bookstore. Hardbound books are
not acceptable.
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on An incarcerated person’s mail, books,
any legitimate penological interest; magazines, and writings may be rejected
☒ ☐ ☐
when based on a legitimate facility interest of
order and security is compromised.
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 17.01 Correspondence and Mail Regulations
mail containing information concerning where, General correspondence shall be opened by
how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; the Mailroom staff and examined for
and any matter of a character tending to incite contraband. Prohibited mail contains
murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other instructions for manufacturing explosives,
form of violence; any matter of a character tending weapons, drugs, or other unlawful
to incite crimes against children; any matter substances, Advocates, encourages,
concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful depicts, or condones violence, use of
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, ☒ ☐ ☐ weapons, gang-related activities, or other
narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful conduct that jeopardizes jail security.
activity; Advocates racial, religious, or national
hatred or which otherwise contains matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, or any other form of violence.
Obscene material as defined in California
Penal Code 311, “Obscene Matter.”
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages Incoming and outgoing mail may be opened
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ and inspected for contraband but may not be
censored.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The quantity of documents and reading
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person materials permitted in any one cell is
☒ ☐ ☐
may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility regulated in accordance with all applicable
at one time. Fire and Safety Regulations.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 17.04 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
All incarcerated people, regardless of
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
classification status, are provided with
communication device beyond those telephone calls
reasonable access to telephones.
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall All housing units have access to the
be provided access to the appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐ TTY/TDD, and the Video Relay Service
telecommunication device which will facilitate (VRS). They are available during dayroom
communication. Such devices may include but are not time. The agency also has a Cap Tel
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party phone. More services are in the process of
communications assistance. An individual’s access to coming to the facility.
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and BSCC staff verified hearing-impaired
security of the facility. options during the onsite inspection.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 18.19 Pro-Per Incarcerated People
18.21 Legal Assistance Program
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
17.01 Correspondence and Mail Regulations
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of: All incarcerated people have unlimited
access to the courts and counsel.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 17.01 Correspondence and Mail Regulations
regulations, and, 18.21 Legal Assistance Program
Letters received from attorneys or
government officials, federal, state, or local,
must be opened and inspected in the
presence of the incarcerated person. Mail
☒ ☐ ☐ from judges shall not be opened or
inspected.
Incarcerated people shall be granted
confidential access to their legal
representatives and shall be afforded
uncensored correspondence and telephone
communications with the representatives.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 18.21 Legal Assistance Program
Attorneys may visit their clients during
regular visiting hours. Special visits with
attorneys in designated attorney visiting
areas may be arranged with 24 hours prior
notice. Court-ordered attorney visits shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ accommodated at the earliest opportunity
requested within the confines of security and
safety. Incarcerated persons needing
assistance contacting attorneys, a legal
representative, or establishing confidential
contact with their attorney and/or legal
representatives shall be assisted by
Incarcerated Person Services.
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1069 ORIENTATION 18.03 Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility
Orientation occurs at booking and prior to
administrator shall develop written policies and
housing with both video and written
procedures for the implementation of a program for ☒ ☐ ☐
handbooks. Incarcerated person orientation
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient
is accessible on the kiosks and incarcerated
them at the time of placement in a living area.
person tablets. Translation is provided as
needed.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided BSCC staff reviewed the rules and
and may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ information booklet provided to the
incarcerated individuals.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible
orientation information to each person, including those
☒ ☐ ☐
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not
be limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
☒ ☐ ☐
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method
☒ ☐ ☐
of application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 18.01 Introduction to Services
PROGRAMS 18.02 Operational Programs and Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
It is the agency’s policy to ensure programs
shall develop written policies and procedures which
and services are available to include, but are
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private ☒ ☐ ☐
not limited to, social services, religious
agencies for individual or family social service
services, recreation and leisure time
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program
activities, and library services consistent with
shall utilize the services and resources available in the
security and classification limitations.
community and may be in the form of a resource guide
or actual service delivery.
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The range and source of such services shall be at the 18.02 Operational Programs and Services
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
Vocational training, religious services,
(b) best practices in:
social services and counseling, athletic and
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
recreational activity, involvement with
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
community groups, educational programs,
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
volunteer programs, substance abuse,
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
anger management,
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
cosmetology/barbering, parenting,
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
computers, etc.
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance; Offered courses include literacy training,
(f) regional center services for the developmentally communication skills (reading, writing,
disabled; and, speech, etc.), basic mathematics, life-skills
(g) community volunteers. training, and high school equivalency
testing.
1071 VOTING 18.01 Introduction to Services
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
Staff from Services and Programs will
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
coordinate with the Registrar of Voters to
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐
allow incarcerated people qualified by the
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
Registrar of Voters to vote in local, state, and
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
federal elections, pursuant to applicable
codes.
election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 18.07 Religious Programming
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
Religious volunteers from all denominations
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
☒ ☐ ☐ are available. Chaplains ensure the various
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious needs of the incarcerated people
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
are met. Services and counseling are
voluntary basis.
available on a voluntary basis.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 16.03 Grievance Procedure (This policy
section is in the process of being updated)
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
The Sheriff’s Office policy is to comply with
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability
Title 15 requirements as they relate to
to submit and appeal grievances relating to any
grievances. Incarcerated persons are
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to:
entitled to utilize the grievance procedure to
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary
resolve disputes and receive a timely written
actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and
response without fear of reprisal or punitive
visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
action. They may file grievances related to
Such policies and procedures shall include:
any issue directly affecting the conditions of
their confinement or regarding any incident
of sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual
abuse, or the potential threat thereof. They
shall be advised of this grievance procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
through the Rules and Information book,
publications, and admission-orientation
video.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
grievances and appeals dated between
August 2022 and May 2023 and found the
agency in compliance with this regulation.
The agency response time improved.
According to interviews with the Grievance
Unit staff, they were inundated with
grievances. They spend a great deal of time
researching and finding a resolution for each
grievance they receive. They caught up and
are now able to return responses within a
much quicker time frame.
(1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for submitting a grievance are
grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐ found in the Orientation Handbook, on the
kiosk, and written on the form.
(3) a process for submission and handling of Grievance mailboxes are in each housing
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances; unit/floor.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest If an incarcerated person is not satisfied with
appropriate staff level; the deputy’s resolution or declines to resolve
☒ ☐ ☐
the grievance with the deputy, they may
submit a formal written grievance.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; An incarcerated person has the right to
appeal any grievance response to the next
higher level (Appeals Officer). If they elect to
appeal the grievance response, they shall
indicate so by checking the appeal box,
signing their name, and dating the Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
Response form. A refusal to answer or sign
the Grievance Response form shall be
construed as an automatic appeal. The
Grievance Unit will forward the response to
the Appeals Officer for review and
recommendation.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance;
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(7) provision for a non-automated initial response Once an incarcerated person turns in a
within a reasonable time limit which shall not grievance, the deputy generates a tracking
exceed a period of 15 calendar days; number for it and gives the person their pink
carbon copy. The deputy will submit the
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance to the Grievance Unit. The
Grievance Unit filters out requests and
focuses strictly on researching and
responding to grievance issues.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance,
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall The agency has a Grievance Unit that
conduct regular review of grievances, responses, ☒ ☐ ☐ investigates, documents, stores, and tracks
and appeals. all grievances.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: An incarcerated person who submits an
The facility may establish written policy and procedure excessive number of grievances shall be
to control the submission of an excessive number of subjected to a Grievance Management Plan.
grievances. Incarcerated people can only submit four
☒ ☐
grievances via tablet per month, there is no
limit to paper grievances. The Grievance
Unit will track and return grievances from
individuals on a Management Plan.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
16.02 Rules and Information
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and
The Sheriff is responsible for the safety, well-
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated
being, and conduct of all incarcerated people
persons.
held in detention facilities operated by the
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Discipline
and the incarcerated person’s rules and
regulations will be fairly and impartially
enforced. Disciplinary decisions are based
solely on information obtained in the hearing
☒ ☐ ☐ process, including staff reports, the
statements of the incarcerated person
charged, and the evidence derived from
witnesses and documents.
Incarcerated persons will not be disciplined
for circumstances beyond their control. The
facility Commanding Officer or designee
reviews all disciplinary hearings and
dispositions to ensure conformity with policy
and regulations.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated Incarcerated person rules will be established
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in to define conduct and disciplinary penalties.
housing units and the booking area or issued to each Rules and penalties will be stated simply and
☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking. affirmatively and posted conspicuously in
housing units or issued to each incarcerated
person upon booking.
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For those individuals with limited literacy, who are For incarcerated persons who are illiterate,
unable to read English, and for persons with unable to read English, and/or who have
disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to disabilities, provisions will be made for the
instruct them verbally or provide them with material in jail staff to verbally instruct them or provide
☒ ☐ ☐
an understandable form regarding jail rules and them with jail rules, and disciplinary
disciplinary procedures and actions. procedures, and penalties in an
understandable form. Rules will be reviewed
annually and updated if necessary.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 16.01 Rights, Rules, and Discipline:
PERSONS Disciplinary Procedure
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
The policy establishes rules to guide conduct
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
and define disciplinary actions to be taken
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the
when rules are violated. Rules and their
following elements:
associated disciplinary actions will be stated
simply, and affirmatively, and shall be posted
conspicuously within housing units, issued to
each incarcerated person during the initial
☒ ☐ ☐ booking process, and/or freely accessible
via the tablet system.
BSCC staff reviewed numerous rule violation
reports and appeals to discipline dated
between September 2022 and March 2023
and found the agency in compliance with this
regulation. The reports documented the
violation(s) committed, hearings took place
in a timely manner, and the sanctioned
discipline was appropriate to the incident.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of Staff may impose informal loss of privileges
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, for minor acts of nonconformance to facility
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such rules.
☒ ☐ ☐
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be
reported in writing by the staff member observing the ☒ ☐ ☐
act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The
consequences of such violations may include, but are
not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they Staff involved in the issuance of the rule
are involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ violation are never involved in the
disciplinary hearing or process.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and ☒ ☐ ☐
within specified timeframes:
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1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice Incarcerated persons charged with rule
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the violations receive a written statement of the
incarcerated person. charges, including a description of the
incident and specific rules violated. They are
☒ ☐ ☐
given the statement at the same time the
disciplinary report is filed with the disciplinary
committee, but no less than 24 hours prior to
the disciplinary hearing.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Incarcerated persons charged with rule
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours violations are present at the hearing unless
after the report has been submitted to the waived in writing or through their behavior.
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person They may be excluded during testimony.
☒ ☐ ☐
has been informed of the charges in writing. The Any incarcerated person’s absence or
hearing may be postponed or continued for a exclusion is documented.
reasonable time through a written waiver by the
incarcerated person, or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Incarcerated persons can make a statement
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present documentary evidence at the
and present witnesses and documentary hearing and can request witnesses on their
evidence. The incarcerated person shall have behalf. Reasons for denying such requests
access to staff or assistance when they have must be documented. They may be assisted
☒ ☐ ☐
limited literacy, or the issues are complex. by a staff member or a representative. A
representative is appointed when it is
apparent that an incarcerated person is not
capable of collecting and presenting
evidence on his/ her own.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary The facility Commanding Officer, or his/her
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges designee, will review all disciplinary reports
☒ ☐ ☐
and the action taken shall be reviewed by the and make the final determination of
facility manager or designee. disciplinary action.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be
kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to Incarcerated people may appeal the
a supervisor on all disciplinary action. decisions of the Disciplinary Hearing Officer,
the Operations Captain, or his or her
☒ ☐ ☐ designee. The Operation’s Captain, or his or
her designee, must affirm or reverse the
recommendation of the Hearing Officer
within 15 days of the appeal.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility The facility Commanding Officer or designee
administrator from administratively separating any may administratively remove any
incarcerated person from the general population or incarcerated person from the general
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical population or program for reasons of
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety ☒ ☐ ☐ personal, behavioral health, or physical
of the person, staff, program, or community is health, or under any circumstance in which
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as the safety of the incarcerated persons, staff,
required by Section 1053 of these regulations. program, or community is endangered,
pending disciplinary action or a review.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
Punitive actions shall be directly related to
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
the severity of the rule violation. The agency
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
takes behavioral health and mental health
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
concerns into consideration.
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
Agency policy details all limitations to
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
disciplinary action in compliance with this
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
regulation.
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation.
☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an
option of last resort and as a response to the most
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions
possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status Incarcerated people in separation are
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by reviewed weekly by the Restrictive Housing
the facility manager before the disciplinary Committee.
separation status is continued. This review shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include a consultation with health care staff. Such
reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
have the minimum furnishings and space
specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7.
Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding
as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them
through any portion of the day except that those ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons who engage in the
destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive
a person of such articles of clothing and bedding
shall be reviewed by the facility manager or
designee during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
or medical staff determine that an individual has
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, ☒ ☐ ☐
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
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(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level
☒ ☐ ☐
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of
these regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary 14.02 Meal Service
measure.
☒ ☐ ☐ Withholding food or any change in the
normal menu, as a form of punishment is
strictly forbidden.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel 16.01 Disciplinary Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 12.05 Classification Records
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is
When the disciplinary process is completed,
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
copies of the report will go to the Records
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies
☒ ☐ ☐ Unit (for the custody file) and the
of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of
Classification file. The original disciplinary
each.
report and attachments will be filed in
numerical order in the disciplinary file in the
Classification Office.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 7.14 Infectious Disease Control and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Prevention
13.05 Infectious Disease Notification
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Requirements
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification,
An incarcerated person infected with an
treatment, control and follow-up management of
aerosol-transmissible disease will be
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
isolated. Those identified by clinic
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐
personnel in need of special handling
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a
precautions for medical reasons will be
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
transferred to the OPHU until they are
incarceration and coordination with public health
released or medically cleared to return to a
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of housing unit.
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff. BSCC staff reviewed a blank medical
intake/receiving screening form.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health 7.14 Infectious Disease Control and
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility Prevention
administrator and the county health officer, set forth in 13.05 Infectious Disease Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
writing, policies and procedures in conformance with Requirements
applicable state and federal law, which include, but are
not limited to:
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(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
☒ ☐ ☐
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior,
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated
person that address the limits of confidentiality; ☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL 13.03 Sick, Dental, and Pill Call
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
Sick call is conducted seven days a week.
authority, shall develop written policies and
Medical staff personnel were interviewed
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all
during the onsite inspection and relayed
incarcerated persons or provision made that any ☒ ☐ ☐
there were no interruptions in medical
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health
services. The incarcerated people
attention be given such attention.
interviewed stated they were seen within two
days of submitting a request. Urgent
requests to be seen were available as well.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 14.02 Incarcerated person Meal Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
All meals are served under the direct
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
supervision of staff, and in a manner that
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least
ensures safety, proper food handling, the
one of these meals shall include hot food.
least amount of regimentation, and equal
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment of all incarcerated people.
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food
must be served to people on medical diets in less than Agency policy states two of the three meals
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the will be served hot.
responsible physician.
Breakfast is served at 0500 hours, lunch at
1000 hours, and dinner at 1600 hours.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Incarcerated people are allowed twenty
actual consumption of each meal except for those on minutes to consume their food.
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Bag meals are available for those who miss
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall a regularly scheduled mealtime. The agency
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and offers the following diets: Religious, cardiac,
☒ ☐ ☐
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed diabetic, high protein, pregnancy,
meal. vegetarian, milk intolerance, and medical.
Snacks are offered if prescribed.
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1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 15.04 Linen/Clothing Issue and Exchange
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
All incarcerated persons shall be supplied
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
with clothing, bedding, and linens sufficient
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV
to provide comfortable, sanitary, and safe
facilities shall include, but not be limited to:
conditions. Clothing shall be clean, durable,
presentable, climatically suitable, and the
appropriate size. Everyone receives two sets
of undergarments that are exchanged twice
a week. Outer garments are exchanged
once a week.
Blankets are exchanged once every three
months.
☒ ☐ ☐
Each housing unit has a small supply of
clothing, linen, and bedding.
All clothing, linen, and bedding issued to
incarcerated persons will be that
incarcerated person’s responsibility and
he/she shall be held accountable for it.
Housing unit/floor deputies will enforce all
rules and regulations concerning
clothing/linen items in the housing unit.
Special and/or protective clothing and
equipment shall be issued to incarcerated
persons assigned to work details by their
respective supervisors as required.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ Two pairs of socks
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ One set
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Two pairs of undershorts and two T-shirts.
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Four pairs of panties and two bras.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear Medical staff can approve substitution for
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments medical needs.
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and BSCC staff verified compliance with this
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily regulation during the onsite physical
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, inspection.
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type
Incarcerated people can purchase laundry
more compatible with their gender identity and gender
and laundry detergent from the commissary
expression.
to wash their purchased clothing in-house.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 15.05 Contaminated Clothing, Bedding, and
CLOTHING Linen Procedure
There shall be written policies and procedures
Staff will place contaminated clothing,
developed by the facility administrator to control
☒ ☐ ☐ bedding, and linen into red plastic bags and
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
laundry staff will determine if laundering or
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested
disposal is appropriate.
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread
of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 15.03 Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
Articles necessary for maintaining personal
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
hygiene are provided to all incarcerated
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person
people.
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, ☒ ☐ ☐
and tampons as requested with no maximum
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who BSCC staff verified compliance with this
is unable to supply themself with the following personal regulation through personal observation
care items, because of either indigency or the absence during the onsite physical inspection and
of a canteen, shall be issued: incarcerated person interviews.
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
shall not be required to share any personal care items
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be
☒ ☐ ☐
disinfected between individual uses by the method
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING 15.03 Hygiene, Section B Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures
Once assigned to a housing unit,
developed by the facility administrator for
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people are permitted to shower
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
at least every other day. Transgender
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
individuals are offered the option to shower
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
separately.
if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be 15.03 Hygiene, Section B: Showers
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
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1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 15.03 Hygiene, Section D: Hair Care
Services
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
☒ ☐ ☐
Haircutting supplies are available through
the housing unit deputy upon request. Times
when haircutting will be allowed are posted.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 15.03 Hygiene
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
Each housing unit will be issued one (1)
least once a month. The facility administrator may
☒ ☐ ☐ complete set of hair care equipment with an
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
updated log listing all items. Hair care
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
equipment will be kept in the dayroom
storage areas
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 15.03 Hygiene, D. Hair Care Services
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 15.04 Linen/Clothing Issue and Exchange
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and
☒ ☐ ☐
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the 15.04 Linen/Clothing Issue and Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.04 Linen/Clothing Issue and Exchange
(c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 15.04 Linen/Clothing Issue and Exchange
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic 15.04 Linen/Clothing Issue and Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), The security movement deputy issues
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding before the incarcerated person is
facility. moved to a housing unit.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 6.02 Facility Plant Maintenance
MAINTENANCE General Order (G.O.) 7.10 Holding Facility
Procedures, Safety and Sanitation
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
The facility uses a combined inspection
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
☒ ☐ ☐ sheet to document Fire/Life Safety items,
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
maintenance, and/or sanitation issues.
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
BSCC staff reviewed the inspection
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work
documents dated between June 2021 to
practices which may be found.
April 2023 and found the agency in
compliance with this regulation.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections including those
summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article
☐ ☐ ☒
8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined
in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults
confined in the facility. The policies and procedures
should consider trauma-informed approaches in
protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of ☐ ☐ ☒
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures shall be established by the responsible
health administrator in cooperation with the facility
administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
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(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults
and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with
☐ ☐ ☒
adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
☐ ☐ ☒
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply
with minimum jail standards for recreation (California
Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
☐ ☐ ☒
pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements
of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to
the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the
medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant
minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction ☐ ☐ ☒
and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 0065
FACILITY: Santa Rita Jail TYPE: II RC: 3,721
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: July 26, 2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
East 1– MAX SECURITY – AD-SEG
A Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
F Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
(Not in Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
use)
Notes: Door number 108
Med/MH 1980 1 1 (1) 10.1 x 8.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door number 108. 10/21/2013: The cell had been rated as a holding cell. Using the concrete bed as a
bench, the cell was rated for four inmates. Agency requested we re-rate one of the two holding cells to a medical/mental
health cell for mentally ill inmates on suicide watch or for medically ill. If the cell is used as a temporary holding cell, it would
remain rated for four inmates. (See same in Building 9).
Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 10.1 x 6.8 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door numbers 108, 115. Building #1. RC of 95 double cells and one single handicap cell = 191 RC.
One handicap cell in each building has a single bunk. Everything else has two bunks.
BLDG 2 – MAX SECURITY – Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU)
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
D a y r o o m 1 9 8 0 1 1260 square 2
feet
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
C Double 1994 18 2 2 38 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
D Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
F Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square 2
feet
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door number 108, 115.
(Not in Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
use)
Notes: Door number 107.
Notes: Building #2 is used for single-cell housing of Ad-Seg. Inmates and remains rated for 96.
2008-2010 inspection – housing designations for this building have changed and the agency requested that single cells be
re-rated as double cells in a similar fashion as Building 3, using the later and less restrictive standards (1994).
2014-2016 inspection – Total RC adds up to 193.
2020-2022: The agency has made several ADA modifications in addition to converting a housing unit into a Mental Health
Treatment Ctr. With no housing. This facility requires a completely updated LASE.
BLDG 3 –MAX SECURITY – Reception
A Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square
feet
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square 2
feet
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
F Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
(Not in Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
use)
Notes: Door number 107.
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door number 108, 115. Building #3 RC of 95 double cells and one single handicap cell = 191 RC.
BLDG 4 – MAX General Population
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square 2
feet
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square 2
feet
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square 2
feet
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
F Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square 2
feet
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Note: 6.5’ bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
Notes: Door number 107. Building #4. RC of 95 double cells and one single handicap cell = 191 RC.
BLDG. 6 – MAX SECURITY
A Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square 2
feet
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
F Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6½' bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Notes: Door number 107. Building #6. RC of 95 double cells and one single handicap cell = 191 RC
BLDG. 7 – MAX SECURITY
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square 2
feet
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
F Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5’ bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
Notes: Door number 107. Building #7. RC of 95 double cells and one handicap single = 191 RC.
BLDG. 8 – General Population
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
F Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
Notes: Door number 107. Building #7. RC of 95 double cells and one handicap single = 191 RC.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
BLDG. 9 – MAX SECURITY, Behavioral Health
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 2
Notes: 1102 square feet.
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
F Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 2
Med/MH 1980 1 1 (1) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door number 108. 4/13/2012: The cell had been rated as a holding cell. Using the concrete bed as a
bench, the cell was rated for four inmates. Agency requested one of the two holding cells to be re-rated as a medical/mental
health cell for mentally ill inmates on suicide watch or for medically ill. If the cell is used as a temporary holding cell, it would
remain rated for four inmates.
Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door numbers 115.
(Not in Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
use)
Notes: Door number 107. Building #9. RC of 95 double cells and one single handicap cell = 191 RC.
BLDG. 21 – MAX and PC FEMALE
A Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
C Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
E Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
F Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
Notes: Door number 107. Building #21. RC of 95 double cells and one single handicap cell = 191 RC.
2014-16 inspection – units D, E, F were closed.
BLDG. 22 – MEDIUM MALE
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square 2
feet
A Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
A Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
B Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
B Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
B Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: Building 22 is divided into two separate living areas. Unit A is comprised of 96 beds, and Unit B is comprised of 95
beds. 6.5' bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
Notes: Door number 107. Building #7. RC of 95 double cells and one handicap single = 191 RC.
BLDG. 23 – PC
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square 2
feet
A Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
A Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
B Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet 2
B Double 1994 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square 2
feet
B Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.5 x 8.2 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1260 square feet 2
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.1 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5’ bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
Notes: Building 23 is divided into two separate living areas. Unit A is comprised of 95 beds, and Unit B is comprised of 96
beds. Door number 107. Building #7. RC of 95 double cells and one handicap single = 191 RC.
BLDG. 24 – MINIMUM FEMALE
A1 & A2 Dorm 1980 2 20 20 40 13.5 x 56.0x 8.0 2 2 2 1
B1 & B2 Dorm 1980 2 20 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
C1 & C2 Dorm 1980 2 20 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
Dayroom 1980 1
Notes: 2006-2008 inspection – the rated capacity (RC) of Building #24 was increased for A1 & A2, B1 & B2, and C1 & C2
from 32 to 40. This increase is based upon less restrictive standards for 2001 (shower ratio changed from 1:16 to 1:20 and
washbasins & toilets from 1:8 to 1:10).
2008-2010 inspection – the RC was increased at the agency’s request for housing unit E. Twelve cells had been rated as
single cells. The less restrictive 1994 standards were applied, and the cells were rated as double cells, consistent with other
identically constructed housing units.
MAXIMUM SECURITY FEMALE – MENTAL HEALTH, AD-SEG
D Double 1994 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1712 square feet. 2
E Double 1994 12 2 2 24 13.5 x 6.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
Double 1994 2 2 2 4 13.5 x 6.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
F Double 1994 15 2 2 30 13.5 x 6.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: Handicap.
Single 1980 1 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 1102 square feet 2
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.1 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' bench. Door numbers 108, 115.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 9.8 x 6.4 x 8.1 1
BLDG. 25 – MINIMUM SECURITY MALE
A1-A2 Dorm 1994 2 26 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
B1-B2 Dorm 1994 2 20 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
C1-C2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
D1-D2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
E1-E2 Dorm 1994 2 20 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1 Used as program area
F (area) This area (F) is program space; not cells.
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: RC for Building #25 is increased for A1 & A2 from 32 to 40; B1 & B2 from 32 to 40; C1 & C2 from 32 to 40, D1 & D2
from 32 to 40, and E1 & E2 from 32 to 40. This increase is based upon less restrictive standards for 2001 (shower ratio
changed from 1:16 to 1:20 and washbasins & toilets from 1:8 to 1:10).
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
0065 Alameda Santa Rita Jail II LASE 23-24 - 7 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
BLDG. 31 – MINIMUM SECURITY
A1 & A2 Dorm 1994 2 30 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
B1 & B2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
C1 & C2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
D1 & D2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
E1 & E2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
F1 & F2 Dorm 1994 2 30 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: RC for Building #31 is increased for A1 & A2 from 32 to 40; B1 & B2 from 32 to 40; C1 & C2 from 32 to 40, D1 & D2
from 32 to 40, E1 & E2 from 32 to 40, and F1 and F2 from 32 to 40. This increase is based upon less restrictive standards
for 2001 (shower ratio changed from 1:16 to 1:20 and washbasins & toilets from 1:8 to 1:10).
BLDG. 32 – MINIMUM SECURITY
A1 & A2 Dorm 1994 2 30 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
B1 & B2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
C1 & C2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
D1 & D2 Dorm 1994 2 27 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 2 2 1
E1 & E2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
F1 & F2 Dorm 1994 2 29 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: RC of Building #32 is increased for A1 & A2 from 32 to 40; B1 & B2 from 32 to 40; C1 & C2 from 32 to 40, D1 & D2
from 32 to 40, E1 & E2 from 32 to 40, and F1 & F2 from 32 to 40. This increase is based upon less restrictive standards for
2001 (shower ratio changed from 1:16 to 1:20 and washbasins & toilets from 1:8 to 1:10).
2014-2016 inspection – this housing unit was closed.
BLDG. 33 – MINIMUM SECURITY
A1 & A2 Dorm 1994 2 30 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
B1 & B2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
C1 & C2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
D1 & D2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
E1 & E2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
F1 & F2 Dorm 1994 2 30 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: RC of Building #33 is increased for A1 & A2 from 32 to 40; B1 & B2 from 32 to 40; C1 & C2 from 32 to 40, D1 & D2
from 32 to 40, E1 & E2 from 32 to 40, and F1 & F2 from 32 to 40. This increase is based upon less restrictive standards for
2001 (shower ratio changed from 1:16 to 1:20 and washbasins & toilets from 1:8 to 1:10).
BLDG. 34 – MINIMUM
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
0065 Alameda Santa Rita Jail II LASE 23-24 - 8 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
A1 & A2 Dorm 1994 2 30 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
B1 & B2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
C1 & C2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
D1 & D2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
E1 & E2 Dorm 1994 2 24 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
F1 & F2 Dorm 1994 2 30 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: During the 2006-2008 inspection, RC for Building #34 was increased for all dormitories in this building from 32 to 40.
This increase is based upon less restrictive standards for 2001 (shower ratio changed from 1:16 to 1:20 and washbasins &
toilets from 1:8 to 1:10).
2014-2016 inspection – this housing unit was closed.
BLDG. 35– MINIMUM
A1 & A2 Dorm 1994 2 26 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
B1 & B2 Dorm 1994 2 20 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
C1 & C12 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
D1 & D2 Dorm 1994 2 28 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
E1 & E2 Dorm 1994 2 20 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
F1 & F2 Dorm 1994 2 26 20 40 13.5 x 56.0 x 8.0 2 1 2 2 1
Dayroom 1994 1
Holding 1980 2 4 (8) 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: In addition to the above, there are 3 fountains and 1 sink in each of the dayrooms.
2006-2008 inspection – the RC for Building #35 was increased for all dormitories in this building from 32 to 40. This increase
is based upon less restrictive standards for 2001 (shower ratio changed from 1:16 to 1:20 and washbasins & toilets from 1:8
to 1:10).
2014-2016 inspection – this housing unit was closed.
Holding
Notes: Morrisey Hearing.
1 Holding 1980 1 9 (9) 12.1 x 7.8 x 11.0 1 1 1
Notes: 16.4' bench
2 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 12.0 x 6.3 x 11.0 1 1 1
Notes: 7' bench.
3 Holding 1980 1 7 (7) 12.0 x 6.0 x 11.0 1 1 1
Notes: 12' bench
4 Holding 1980 1 7 (7) 12.0 x 6.0 x 11.0 1 1 1
Notes: 12' bench
MEDICAL – Outpatient
1-9 Infirm. 1980 8 1 1 (8) 12.1 x 9.4 x 11.0 1 . 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
0065 Alameda Santa Rita Jail II LASE 23-24 - 9 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
10-17 Infirm. 1980 8 2 2 (16) 14.6 x 11.4 x 1 1 1
11.0
Notes: Cells 7-13 converted to negative pressure rooms. Cell 16- storage room. Cell 17 - Dialysis room.
18-24 Infirm. 1980 8 1 1 (8) 12.1 x 9.4 x 11.0 1 1 1
Notes: Two large handicap cells.
S1-3 Safety 1980 3 1 (3) 7.9 x 6.6 x 11.0 1
Notes: Cells 1-3 converted to negative pressure rooms.
Clinic Holding
Notes:
3 Holding 1980 1 5 (5) 8.0 x 7.3 x 10.5 1 1 1
Notes: 8' bench. Door number 229.
4 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.5 x 7.0 x 10.5 1 1 1
Notes: 12.4' bench. Door number 230.
5 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 10.0 x 6.0 x 10.5 1 1 1
Notes: 6' bench. Door number 231.
6 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 10 x 6.0 x 10.5 1 1 1
Notes: 6' bench. Door number 232.
1 Holding 1980 1 11 (11) 11.2 x 10.6 x 1 1 1
10.5
Notes: 20' bench. Door number 206.
2 Holding 1980 1 10 (10) 12.1 x 9.3 x 10.5 1 1 1
Notes: 20' bench. Door number 205.
CORE Gymnasium
Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) 15.5 x 14.5 x 8 2 2 2
Notes: 2023- this space was repurposed for incarcerated people services and Probation.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
0065 Alameda Santa Rita Jail II LASE 23-24 - 10 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
BOOKING RECEIVING
T1 Holding 1980 1 7 (7) 13.5 x 10.5 x
10.6
Notes: 11' bench. Toilet available nearby. Door number 591.
T2-4 Holding 1980 3 10 (30) 13.5 x 7.5 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 18.5' bench. Door numbers 543-545.
T5-10 Holding 1980 6 14 (84) 13.5 x 10.5 x 1 1 1
10.6
Notes: 29' bench. Door numbers 537-542.
T11 Holding 1980 1 16 (16) 13.8 x 12.1 x 1 1 1
10.6
Notes: 31.1' bench. Door number 536.
T12 Holding 1980 1 9 (9) 13.8 x 8.1 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 14' bench. Door number 535.
T13 Holding 1980 1 16 (16) 12.6 x 19.3 x 1 1 1
10.6
Notes: 44' bench. Door number 534.
T14 Holding 1980 1 7 (7) 10.3 x 7.1 x 10.0 1 1 1
Notes: 11.7' bench.
T15 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 10.3 x 6.3 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 10.8' bench. Door numbers 532-533.
T16 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 10.4 x 6.8 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 10.4' bench. Door number 549.
T17 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 10.4 x 6.9 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 10.4' bench. Door number 548.
T18 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 10.4 x 5.7 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 10.4' bench. Door number 546.
T19 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 9.6 x 10.3 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: ADA cell, 3’06” bench and ADA fixtures. Door number 531.
T20 Holding 1980 1 12 (12) 11.0 x 11.0 x 1 1 1
10.6
Note: 24' bench. Door number 530.
T21 Holding 1980 1 15 (15) 11.0 x 13.6 x 1 1 1
10.6
Notes: 28.5' bench. Door number 529.
T22 Holding 1980 1 9 (9) 11.0 x 9.1 x 10.6 1 1 1
Note: 14.3' bench.
T23-T28 Holding 1980 6 4 (24) 14.4 x 5.5 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 6.7' bench. Cells 24 & 26 EOS.
T29 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 14.2 x 5.5 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 6.8' bench. Door number 556.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
0065 Alameda Santa Rita Jail II LASE 23-24 - 11 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Male Holding 1980 1 16 (16) 25.1 x 16.8 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
Dress
Notes: 38.4' bench.
S3 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 7.5 x 6.5 x 11.3 1
S4 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 7.3 x 6.4 x 11.3 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
0065 Alameda Santa Rita Jail II LASE 23-24 - 12 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Fem. Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 1 1 1 1
Dress
Notes: 8.3' bench.
Receiving – Arresting Agency Cells
H-1 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 11.2 x 7.5 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 13.9' bench. Door number 602.
H-2 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 9.2 x 8.5 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 9.2' bench. Door number 603.
H-3 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 9.3 x 8.1 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 9.3' bench. Door number 604.
H-4 Holding 1980 1 6 (6) 9.2 x 7.4 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 9.2' bench. Door number 605.
Intake - Arresting Agency (Pass Through) Cells
1 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.2 x 5.7 x 10.6 - - -
Notes: 6.6' bench. Door number 606.
2 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.2 x 5.5 x 10.6 - - -
Notes: 6.6' bench. Door number 607.
3 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.2 x 5.5 x 10.6 - - -
Notes: 6.6' bench. Door number 608.
4 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.2 x 5.7 x 10.6 - - -
Notes: 6.6' bench. Door number 609.
R Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 15.3 x 11.6 x - - -
11.2
Notes: Door number 615; This cell was converted from a sobering to a holding cell.
D-2 Sobering 1980 1 5 (5) 14.0 x 10.5 x 1 1 1
11.2
Notes: Door number 524. 2023 ADA Sobering Cell with two 4’ benches
D-3 Sobering 1980 1 3 (3) 9.6 x 8.4 x 11.2 1 1 1
Notes: Door number 637. 13' bench.
D-4 Sobering 1980 1 5 (5) 12.0 x 9.3 x 11.2 1 1 1
Notes: Door number 626. 15' bench.
D-5 Sobering 1980 1 5 (5) 12.0 x 9.3 x 11.2 1 1 1
Notes: Door number 523. 15' bench.
R1 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.6 x 6.0 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 6' bench. Door number 616.
R2 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 8.6 x 6.1 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 4' bench. Door number 617.
R3 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.0 x 7.6 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 18' bench. Door number 522.
R4 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.3 x 6.2 x 10.6 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type # Cells #
Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Notes: 8.3' bench. Door number 636
R5 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.0 x 7.6 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 18' bench. Door number 521.
R6 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.3 x 6.2 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 8.3' bench. Door number 635.
R7 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.0 x 7.6 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 18' bench. Door number 520.
R8 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.3 x 6.2 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 8.3' bench. Door number 634.
R9 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.0 x 7.6 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 18' bench. Door number 519.
R10 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 8.3 x 7.2 x 10.5 1 1 1
Notes: 8.2' bench. Door number 633.
R11 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 12.0 x 7.6 x 10.6 1 1 1
Notes: 6' bench. Handicap cell. Door number 518.
S1 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 8.5 x 5.6 x 11.3 1
S2 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 8.5 x 5.6 x 11.3 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = WashBasins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. “+” indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
0065 Alameda Santa Rita Jail II LASE 23-24 - 14 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019
BSCC Code: 0065
FACILITY NAME: Santa Rita Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☒ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1980: ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: July 26, 2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking. A secured weapons locker is located outside
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have of the secured facility.
the following space and equipment: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates 22 Holding Cells in Booking
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 Four Sobering Cells, each cell has a padded
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ bench and phone. These cells are used
themselves or others are held. interchangeably as “Observation Cells.”
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of Two showers in Booking/Intake.
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage Secure storage for inmate personal property
☒ ☐ ☐
space for inmate valuables. in Intake.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. 22 Holding Cells in Booking.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room. There are no temporary staging cells or
A temporary staging cell or room shall: rooms in this facility.
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
☐ ☐ ☒
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height of ☐ ☐ ☒
8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☐ ☐ ☒
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 Sobering cell. Four Sobering Cells with padded benches
A sobering cell shall: and phones. They are used interchangeably
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of as “Observation Cells” when needed.
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility.
1231.2.5 Safety cell. Facility Safety Cells still in use:
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of • BLDG 1: 1
floor area with no one floor dimension being less • BLDG 24: 1
☒ ☐ ☐
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of • MED: 3 – OP Housing
8 feet (2438 mm) or more; • BKG: 2
• INT: 2
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒ ☐ ☐
the controls for which must be located outside of the
cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate occupant, control of which is located outside
of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒ ☐ ☐
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. BLDG 1: 1 BLDG 7: 1 BLDG 23: 1
Single-occupancy cells shall: BLDG 2: 1 BLDG 8: 1 BLDG 24: 1
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐ BLDG 3: 1 BLDG 9: 1
BLDG 4: 1 BLDG 21: 1
BLDG 6: 1 BLDG 22: 1
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and
seat.
1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. BLDG 1: 95 BLDG 7: 95 BLDG 23: 95
Double-occupancy cells shall: BLDG 2: 95 BLDG 8: 95 BLDG 24: 142
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ BLDG 3: 95 BLDG 9: 95
BLDG 4: 95 BLDG 21: 95
BLDG 6: 95 BLDG 22: 95
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and
seat.
1231.2.8 Dormitories. BLDG 24: 3
Dormitories shall: BLDG 25: 5
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of BLDG 31: 6
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a BLDG 32: 6
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed BLDG 33: 6
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for BLDG 34: 6
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height of
BLDG 35: 6
8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒ ☐ ☐
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
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1231.2.9 Dayrooms.
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒ ☐ ☐
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
1231.2.10 Exercise area. Every house has a quasi-yard used by sides.
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear Large yard (not fenced) use is dependent on
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum classification.
☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☒ ☐ ☐
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 Correctional program/multipurpose Each house has two spaces.
space.
An area for correctional programming must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒ ☐ ☐
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 Medical examination room. Each house has a medical/clinic area.
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which The Medical area has dental, optometry,
provides on-site health care. The examination room trauma, and X-ray rooms.
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for privacy of the inmates;
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2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
(2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐
running water
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space. Maxon manages the pharmacy area.
Provide lockable storage space for medical
supplies and pharmaceutical preparations as
referenced by Title 15, California Code of
Regulations, Section 1216.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.14 Medical care housing.
There shall be some means to provide medical care ☒ ☐ ☐
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒ ☐ ☐
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒ ☐ ☐
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 Commissary. Provided by an off-site vendor.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒ ☐ ☐
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 Dining facilities. Dining occurs in the Dayroom Space or in
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, individual cells.
☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
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Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 Visiting space. Onsite visitation in person with barrier.
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ ☐ ☐ Onsite visitation in person with video.
facilities for in-person visiting. Remote video.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. Each housing area contains a janitor’s closet
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable and mop sink.
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of ☒ ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. There is no audio monitoring system in the
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Intake/Booking cells.
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☐ ☒ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 Laundry facilities.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☒ ☐ ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 Emergency power. Generator.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 Confidential interview rooms. Multiple areas throughout the facility.
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
☒ ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
(1829 mm).
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for
confidential consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
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1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 Showers
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 Beds
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and
☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 Windows.
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 Cell padding.
☒ ☐ ☐
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be padded.
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In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
Marshal. ☒ ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 Mirrors.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security
☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
1231.3.11 Table/seat.
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. The weapons locker is located outside of the
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ secure perimeter of the facility.
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) The agency has elected to mitigate the voids
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, between bunks that are attached to walls with
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific detention-grade caulking for suicide
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are prevention.
applicable to the facility type and construction date in ☒ ☐ ☐
the "comments" section.) Additionally, the agency is renovating a
module for “cell softening” to be housed by
incarcerated people with mental health
concerns.
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