BSCC
Alameda SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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April 13, 2026
Yesenia Sanchez, Sheriff-Coroner
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
1401 Lakeside Drive, 12th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, ALAMEDA COURTHOUSE
FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Sanchez:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026,
and the following facilities were inspected between Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and
Monday, March 30, 2026:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Juvenile Justice Court 0121 CH
East County Hall of Justice 0123 CHJ
Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse 0125 CH
Fremont Hall of Justice 0127 CH
Hayward Hall of Justice 0129 CH
These inspections were 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 Board of State and Community Corrections (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 Minimum Standards:
Title 15 Section 1032, Fire Suppression Preplanning: The Juvenile Justice Center has not
received a fire prevention inspection as required by Health and Safety Code Section
13146.1(a) and (b) in two years.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Yesenia Sanchez
Sheriff-Coroner
Page 2
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
Exit Briefings were held with your staff on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Wednesday, March
18, 2026, and Thursday, March 19, 2026; 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. A CAP that addresses the item of noncompliance is due to
the BSCC no later than April 19, 2026.
* * *
Please email me at jill.farris@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4325 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JILL FARRIS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Alameda County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Alameda County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Alameda County*
County Administrator, Alameda County*
Sierry Wilhelm, Lieutenant, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
Jennifer Sells, Lieutenant, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0121+ Alameda SHRF CH CHJ CI LTR 25-26
COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0127
FACILITY NAME: Juvenile Justice Center (Adult holding) FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sheriff’s Technician Kahoalii and Sergeant Wentz
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY General Order (GO) 7.10 Holding Facility
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Procedures, B. Training, 1. Sworn Personnel
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who Detention and Corrections (D&C)
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or 4.02 Facility Personnel Training, C. Jail
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Security Personnel
specialized corrections training. Such training shall All sworn Agency members holding the
include, but not be limited to: classification of Deputy Sheriff shall receive,
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; as part of the Academy, Jail Operations “Core
(b) jail operations liability; Course,” and/or the Jail Training Program…
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life All sworn staff receive a Correctional Core or
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Supplemental Core Course prior to starting
(e) suicide prevention; work as a Deputy Sheriff.
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures; BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
(h) racial bias; and, training records for staff who supervise
(i) mental illness. incarcerated people at this facility and
determined compliance with this regulation.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
in any event not more than six months after the date of training records and determined compliance
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core with this regulation.
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC staff reviewed a staff training roster
completed every two years. Successful completion of the dated September 26, 2025, for compliance
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation.
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Court Services (CS)
1.03 Operational Goals and Objectives
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 4.02 Inmate Movement Within Court Facilities
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 4.21 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
and operation of the programs and activities required by Gender
these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
staffing rosters dated January 2025 –
December 2025 and determined there was
sufficient staff to ensure the operation of
programs and activities as required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 2.04 Section Post Orders (CS)
least one employee on duty at all times in a local H. Deputies are required to be responsible for
detention facility or in the building which houses a local in-custody defendants. This may include
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ prisoner movement, observation, and security
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an of county inmates and city prisoners.
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which I. Deputies will be available to respond to
would conflict with the supervision and care of emergencies within the court facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 4.12 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Gender (CS)
immediately available and accessible to such females. A. Agency members are permitted to
supervise inmates of the opposite gender
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
while performing duties required by the Court
Services units, or by the court.
B. Inmates should normally be supervised by
members of the same gender. However,
☒ ☐ ☐ when that is not possible, an additional
Agency member should monitor the
supervision and contact
BSCC staff reviewed staffing rosters, spoke
with facility supervision, and observed female
staff in the facility for compliance with this
regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing rosters, spoke with facility supervision
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the during the onsite inspection, and determined
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a there is a sufficient number of personnel.
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 4.04 Observation logs (CS)
Personnel assigned to the Court Services
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section shall observe inmates and document
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that those observations relating to the inmates’
include, but are not limited to, the following: care, custody, and control.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
through direct visual observation of all people held and safety check logs dated January 2025 –
housed in the facility. December 2025 and found agency staff
conducted safety checks within 60 minutes of
the previous safety check for compliance with
this regulation.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse A. General Observation: This type of
between safety checks. observation is required for mainline inmates.
It requires one direct observation of each
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate within each hour and at irregular
intervals no longer than sixty minutes.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have sobering cells,
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in safety cells, or use restraints.
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied …within each hour and at irregular intervals…
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety check logs and found staff conducted
safety checks in random or varied intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
include: time and the name/identifier of the deputy
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety making the observation.
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐
Safety check logs included the time, location,
and staff who performed the safety checks for
compliance with these regulations.
(2) the location where each individual safety check Observation logs shall minimally contain the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory court location and which floor the inmate is
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, being observed.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
who completed the safety check(s). the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
☒ ☐ ☐ time and the name/identifier of the deputy
making the observation.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All logs shall be reviewed and signed by a
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervisor in a timely manner.
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety checks. safety check logs and found facility
supervision documented their review of the
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
7.01 Fire Safety (D&C)
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Emergencies (D&C)
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Agency sworn staff receive Fire and Life
Safety training during the academy and
annually.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster and
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety confirmed there are staff on duty trained in fire
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ and life safety procedures for compliance with
this regulation.
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
health authority, shall develop and implement policies Emergencies (D&C)
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal 2. Per Penal Code Section 6048(b) sworn
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers Agency members shall immediately summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin medical services when a person is identified
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining as unresponsive. Sworn Agency members
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and appropriate to do so. (CPR) shall begin CPR on an unresponsive
person without obtaining approval from
supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
a central location and available for review. Emergencies (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐ a. Sworn Agency members shall be certified
in CPR and a copy of the certification shall be
on file and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon b. CPR shall be administered unless the
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive sworn Agency member is aware of a medical
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer condition(s) that would contraindicate its use.
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective c. Sworn Agency members shall use personal
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible protective equipment when administering
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ CPR whenever possible to reduce exposure
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a d. If an imminent physical danger prevents a
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they sworn Agency member from safely
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has administering CPR, they shall begin or
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet passed, or the unresponsive person has been
arrived. safely removed from danger, provided
medical services has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering e. Sworn Agency members shall continue
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the administering CPR until the unresponsive
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such person shows obvious signs of life, such as
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ normal breathing or physical or verbal
until medical staff or alternative medical responders responses, or until medical services arrive
arrive and take over. and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative f. In situations where medical services are
medical responders are present when a person is present when a person is identified as
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ unresponsive, sworn Agency members shall
defer CPR to those individuals. defer CPR to those individuals
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Alameda County Sheriff’s Office General
Orders (GO) (various dates)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Court
policy and procedures manual shall address all Services Policy and Procedures (CS)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Last review occurred in September 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Detention
and Corrections Policy and Procedures
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
(D&C)
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Staff policy review and revision are ongoing.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.23 Unity of Command, Authority and
following: Responsibility (GO)
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1.02 Chain of Command and Organizational
communications. Chart (CS)
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 3.20 Biennial Court Security Survey (CS)
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 1.05 Use of Force (GO)
and federal legal requirements and includes 21.01.01 Use of Force (D&C)
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices (CS)
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Injuries and
Penal Code Section 3407. Property Damage (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.15 Holding Facility Searches, Contraband
contraband control, and key control. (CS)
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 4.01 Inmate Counts (CS)
review, evaluate, and make a record of security 7.02 Key Control (CS)
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility BSCC staff reviewed the March 4, 2026,
including security measures specific to prevention of Court Security Survey, which included
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. measures specific to the prevention of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment for compliance
with this regulation.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Plan (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 3.02 Hostage Situation Procedures (CS)
hostages; 3.08 Civil Disturbances (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
3.10 Escape Procedures (CS)
(C) mass arrests; 11.66 Mass Arrest Booking Procedure (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; 3.05 Earthquake (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ 3.07 Emergency Courtroom Response (CS)
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 3.09 Testing of Security Equipment (CS)
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
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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(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 7.05 Storage and Issuance of Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Ammunition and Chemical Agents (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (CS)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (CS)
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (CS)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
family, community members, and other interested (CS)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
13.06 Suicide Prevention and Suicide
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Reviews (D&C)
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial B. SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (D&C)
personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed the annual staff training
☒ ☐ ☐ roster dated March 31, 2025, which included
suicide prevention for compliance with this
regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon C. INTAKE (D&C)
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special B. Suicide Prevention Training (D&C)
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐
classification.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among C. INTAKE (D&C)
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 suicide D. SUICIDAL GESTURES (D&C)
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and D. SUICIDAL GESTURES, E. SUICIDE
procedures. ATTEMPTS, G.NON-EMERGENT
BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, H.
☒ ☐ ☐
CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides F. INCIDENT REVIEW (D&C)
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and I. ANNUAL REVIEW OF SUICIDE AND
attempted suicides as defined by the facility SUICIDE ATTEMPTS (D&C)
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. H. CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
☒ ☐ ☐ WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return See section (c) on the previous page.
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 3.02 Fire Safety
10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan (CS)
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire BSCC staff reviewed the Fremont Hall of
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Justice Security plan dated January 2026.
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan (CS)
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2. Monthly documented testing of the alarm
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; systems will be facilitated through the Building
Maintenance Department. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire extinguisher
inspection reports dated January 2024 –
December 2025 for compliance with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and C. Inspections shall be conducted and must
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires include, but are not limited to, the following:
inspections at least once every two years; 1. Bi-annual testing and inspection of the
facility’s fire protection system by a qualified
outside inspector. (CS)
☐ ☒ ☐ During the onsite inspection, the Sheriff’s
Department advised the building personnel
responsible for arranging the biennial fire life
safety inspection have not completed it;
therefore, the agency is noncompliant with
this regulation.
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(d) an evacuation plan; and, D. A facility inmate evacuation plan for each
court facility shall be written.
☒ ☐ ☐ 9.21 Inmate Evacuation Plan Juvenile Justice
Center
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Inmates will be removed from holding cells
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ and escorted out of the building if needed.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
Routing (GO)
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 3.01 Unusual Occurrence Reporting and
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Notification (CS)
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐ Notification (D&C)
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. BSCC staff reviewed one incident report from
this inspection cycle; compliance based on
policy review and that incident.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 1.14 Inmate Death (CS)
7.15Prisoner Death While in Custody
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy 8.18 Inmate Death (D&C)
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
reporting requirements of Government Code section 5. Pursuant to California Penal Code 12525
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and California Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Section 1046:
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Submit the California Department of Justice
(DOJ) Bureau of Criminal Information and
Analysis (BCIA) Form 713 to the DOJ and the
BSCC within 10 days after the death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Notification
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a It is the policy of the ACSO to document all
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of unusual occurrences and notify Command
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall personnel of any significant unusual
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or occurrences expeditiously.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff 8.15 Crime Investigation
☒ ☐ ☐
who are relevant to the incident. A. Most crimes originating within the D&C
Division can and will be fully and completely
investigated by sworn Agency members
assigned to SRJ, or working at SRJ in an
overtime capacity, who have been assigned
to or are responsible for the area with which
the crime occurred.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 8.18 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to B On-Scene Supervisor Responsibilities
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The supervisor will ensure proper scene
identify issues that require further study. management and documentation is
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained and the investigations are
conducted in accordance with D&C P&P 8.15
– Crime Investigation.
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC 7. Pursuant to BSCC Title 15 Section 1046:
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Submit a copy of the Initial Death Review
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Report (Second Review Meeting Minutes) to
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the the BSCC within 60 days after the death.
Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following 8.15 Crime Investigation
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 4.05 Handling M.I.R. and Administrative
Segregation Inmates (CS)
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall 4.07 Processing of Protective Custody
establish and implement a written plan designed to Inmates (CS)
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 7.14 Infectious Disease Control and
Prevention (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Inmates (D&C)
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake screening occurs at the jail facility.
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
A. All health care services, including medical,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the dental, and behavioral health services, will be
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and delivered under the control of the contracted
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated medical health provider and the Adult
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Forensic Behavioral Health (AFBH), in
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with contractual agreements.
13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
Inmates (D&C)
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 13.02 Section IV. Procedure
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 1. Receiving screening: prior to placement in
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this the general population, a member of the
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or medical staff shall screen each inmate.
others or appear gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Findings of the screening shall be recorded on
the contracted medical provider screening
form, which is approved by the facility medical
director. (D&C)
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be F. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: On-
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next site behavioral health services shall be made
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. available and include evaluations of
behavioral health needs, crisis intervention,
☒ ☐ ☐
counseling through routine appointments,
medication dispensation, and monitoring of
patient status. (D&C)
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 3. Inmates who are violent, have a mental
safety of the person in crisis or others. health disorder (as per AB 46), or
demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior,
shall be observed at least twice every thirty
(30) minutes. Inmates who are determined to
☒ ☐ ☐
be actively suicidal are under intensive
observation. (D&C)
4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Disabled Inmates (CS)
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
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Policies and procedures must include: 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Inmates, b. Inmates who have, or are
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with suspected of having, developmental
developmental disabilities. disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment, to
prevent their being victimized by predators.
(D&C)
The health authority or designee shall contact the The health authority or designee shall contact
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or the “Regional Center of the East Bay”
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the regarding any inmate suspected or confirmed
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of to be developmentally disabled for diagnosis
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such
determination, excluding holidays and
weekends. (D&C)
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices, A.
Restraining devices used at court facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the consist of waist chains, handcuffs, and ankle
responsible physician, shall develop and implement cuffs.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraint devices as described in these
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person regulations are not used at the courthouse.
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
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(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
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
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. This facility offers attorney-client rooms on the
☒ ☐ ☐ 2nd Floor.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
MAINTENANCE 5.01 Repair and Minor Construction Requests
(CS)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 5.02 Janitorial Procedures (CS)
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the BSCC staff reviewed a sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule maintenance requests from January –
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and February 2026 and determined compliance
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices with this regulation. During the onsite
which may be found. inspection, BSCC staff found the facility clean
and well-maintained.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐
While this is a Juvenile Justice Center, the
portion of the facility inspected by BSCC is
for adult holding only.
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.
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 shall not be restrained by the use of leg
☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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 determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
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(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent 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 court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 2001
BSCC Code: 0121
FACILITY NAME: Juvenile Justice Court (Adult holding) FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 2001
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) This is not a booking facility, but weapons
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in ☐ ☒ lockers are available.
☐
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
☐ ☒
booking ☐
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) No sobering cell.
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
☐ ☒
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male ☐
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ☐ ☒ No safety cell.
☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☐ ☒
☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☐ ☒
☐
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ☐ ☒
☐
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Holds no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
more ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § ☐ ☒
☐
1050 and 1053
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. ☒ ☐ ☐
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Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) Tested and working.
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
maintaining fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Interview rooms are adjacent to court holding
Available and provides for confidentiality cells on the 2nd Floor.
☒ ☐ ☐
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in
holding and staging cells. See regulation for ☒ ☐ ☐
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough ☒ ☐ ☐
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cell.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over
the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the
water outlet (bubbler). ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
☒ ☐ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
than 5 inches in on dimension. ☒ ☐ ☐
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Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate.
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual ☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0121
FACILITY: Juvenile Justice Court (Adult holding) TYPE: CH RC: (16)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
3rd floor (Adult)
Cell A Holding 2001 1 - (7) (7) 10.75 x 11.3 x 9.6 1 1 1
Note: 10.5' bench
Cell B Holding 2001 1 - (9) (9) 10 x 11.3 x 9.6 1 1 1
Note: 14' bench
Note: This facility is located within the Juvenile Justice Court complex and is used to hold adults appearing on cases in the
juvenile court.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0123
FACILITY NAME: East County Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Wilhelm, Sergeant Cota, and Sheriff’s Technician Perez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 18, 2026
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY General Order (GO) 7.10 Holding Facility
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Procedures, B. Training, 1. Sworn Personnel
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who Detention and Corrections (D&C)
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or 4.02 Facility Personnel Training, C. Jail
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Security Personnel
specialized corrections training. Such training shall All sworn Agency members holding the
include, but not be limited to: classification of Deputy Sheriff shall receive,
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; as part of the Academy, Jail Operations “Core
(b) jail operations liability; Course,” and/or the Jail Training Program…
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life All sworn staff receive a Correctional Core or
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Supplemental Core Course prior to starting
(e) suicide prevention; work as a Deputy Sheriff.
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures; BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
(h) racial bias; and, training records for staff who supervise
(i) mental illness. incarcerated people at this facility and
determined compliance with this regulation.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
in any event not more than six months after the date of training records and determined compliance
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core with this regulation.
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC staff reviewed an eight-hour training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the roster dated September 26, 2025, for staff at
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ this facility and determined compliance with
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. this regulation.
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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Court Services (CS)
1.03 Operational Goals and Objectives
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 4.02 Inmate Movement Within Court Facilities
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 4.21 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
and operation of the programs and activities required by Gender
these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
staffing rosters dated January 2025 –
December 2025 and determined there was
sufficient staff to ensure the operation of
programs and activities as required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 2.04 Section Post Orders (CS)
least one employee on duty at all times in a local H. Deputies are required to be responsible for
detention facility or in the building which houses a local in-custody defendants. This may include
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ prisoner movement, observation, and security
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an of county inmates and city prisoners.
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which I. Deputies will be available to respond to
would conflict with the supervision and care of emergencies within the court facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 4.12 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Gender (CS)
immediately available and accessible to such females. A. Agency members are permitted to
supervise inmates of the opposite gender
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
while performing duties required by the Court
Services units, or by the court.
B. Inmates should normally be supervised by
members of the same gender. However,
☒ ☐ ☐ when that is not possible, an additional
Agency member should monitor the
supervision and contact
BSCC staff reviewed staffing rosters, spoke
with facility supervision, and observed female
staff in the facility for compliance with this
regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing rosters, spoke with facility supervision
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the during the onsite inspection, and determined
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a there is a sufficient number of personnel.
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 4.04 Observation logs (CS)
Personnel assigned to the Court Services
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section shall observe inmates and document
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that those observations relating to the inmates’
include, but are not limited to, the following: care, custody, and control.
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse A. General Observation: This type of
between safety checks. observation is required for mainline inmates.
It requires one direct observation of each
inmate within each hour and at irregular
intervals no longer than sixty minutes.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs dated March 2025 – March
2026 and found staff conducted the vast
majority of safety checks within 60 minutes of
the previous safety check for compliance with
this regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have sobering cells,
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in safety cells, or use restraints.
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied …within each hour and at irregular intervals…
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs dated January – December
2025 and found some staff conducted some
safety checks in 30 or 60-minute intervals.
This was not a widespread issue; therefore,
the facility was found in compliance. During
☒ ☐ ☐
the onsite visit, BSCC staff provided technical
assistance and best practice
recommendations to facility supervision. After
the onsite visit, BSCC staff reviewed a sample
of safety checks logs dated January 2026 –
March 2026 and found safety checks were
conducted at random or varied intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
include: time and the name/identifier of the deputy
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety making the observation.
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐
Safety check logs included the time, location,
and staff who performed the safety checks for
compliance with these regulations.
(2) the location where each individual safety check Observation logs shall minimally contain the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory court location and which floor the inmate is
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, being observed.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
who completed the safety check(s). the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
☒ ☐ ☐ time and the name/identifier of the deputy
making the observation.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All logs shall be reviewed and signed by a
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervisor in a timely manner.
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety checks. safety check logs and found facility
supervision documented their review of the
safety checks.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
7.01 Fire Safety (D&C)
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Emergencies (D&C)
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Agency sworn staff receive Fire and Life
Safety training during the academy and
annually.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety staffing rosters and confirmed there is staff on
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ duty trained in fire and life safety procedures
for compliance with this regulation.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
health authority, shall develop and implement policies Emergencies (D&C)
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal 2. Per Penal Code Section 6048(b) sworn
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers Agency members shall immediately summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin medical services when a person is identified
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining as unresponsive. Sworn Agency members
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and appropriate to do so. (CPR) shall begin CPR on an unresponsive
person without obtaining approval from
supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
a central location and available for review. Emergencies (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐ a. Sworn Agency members shall be certified
in CPR and a copy of the certification shall be
on file and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon b. CPR shall be administered unless the
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive sworn Agency member is aware of a medical
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer condition(s) that would contraindicate its use.
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective c. Sworn Agency members shall use personal
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible protective equipment when administering
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ CPR whenever possible to reduce exposure
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a d. If an imminent physical danger prevents a
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they sworn Agency member from safely
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has administering CPR, they shall begin or
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet passed, or the unresponsive person has been
arrived. safely removed from danger, provided
medical services has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering e. Sworn Agency members shall continue
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the administering CPR until the unresponsive
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such person shows obvious signs of life, such as
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ normal breathing or physical or verbal
until medical staff or alternative medical responders responses, or until medical services arrive
arrive and take over. and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative f. In situations where medical services are
medical responders are present when a person is present when a person is identified as
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ unresponsive, sworn Agency members shall
defer CPR to those individuals. defer CPR to those individuals
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Alameda County Sheriff’s Office General
Orders (GO) (various dates)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Court
policy and procedures manual shall address all Services Policy and Procedures (CS)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Last review occurred in September 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Detention
and Corrections Policy and Procedures
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
(D&C)
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Staff review and revision of policy is ongoing.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.23 Unity of Command, Authority and
following: Responsibility (GO)
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1.02 Chain of Command and Organizational
communications. Chart (CS)
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 3.20 Biennial Court Security Survey (CS)
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 1.05 Use of Force (GO)
and federal legal requirements and includes 21.01.01 Use of Force (D&C)
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices (CS)
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Injuries and
Penal Code Section 3407. Property Damage (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.15 Holding Facility Searches, Contraband
contraband control, and key control. (CS)
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 4.01 Inmate Counts (CS)
review, evaluate, and make a record of security 7.02 Key Control (CS)
measures. The review and evaluation shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility BSCC staff reviewed the Court Security
including security measures specific to prevention of Survey completed on January 6, 2025, and
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. March 4, 2026, and determined compliance
with this regulation.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Plan (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 3.02 Hostage Situation Procedures (CS)
hostages; 3.08 Civil Disturbances (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
3.10 Escape Procedures (CS)
(C) mass arrests; 11.66 Mass Arrest Booking Procedure (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; 3.05 Earthquake (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ 3.07 Emergency Courtroom Response (CS)
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 3.09 Testing of Security Equipment (CS)
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 7.05 Storage and Issuance of Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Ammunition and Chemical Agents (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
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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(8) Suicide Prevention. 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (CS)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (CS)
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (CS)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
family, community members, and other interested (CS)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
13.06 Suicide Prevention and Suicide
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Reviews (D&C)
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial B. SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (D&C)
personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a training roster dated
☒ ☐ ☐
March 31, 2025, for staff at this facility and
determined compliance with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon C. INTAKE (D&C)
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special B. Suicide Prevention Training (D&C)
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among C. INTAKE (D&C)
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 suicide D. SUICIDAL GESTURES (D&C)
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and D. SUICIDAL GESTURES, E. SUICIDE
procedures. ATTEMPTS, G.NON-EMERGENT
BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, H.
☒ ☐ ☐
CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides F. INCIDENT REVIEW (D&C)
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and I. ANNUAL REVIEW OF SUICIDE AND
attempted suicides as defined by the facility SUICIDE ATTEMPTS (D&C)
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. H. CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
☒ ☐ ☐ WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return See section (c) on the previous page.
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 3.02 Fire Safety
10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan (CS)
administrator shall consult with the local fire department East county Hall of Justice Security Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan (CS)
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2. Monthly documented testing of the alarm
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; systems will be facilitated through the Building
Maintenance Department. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s monthly
inspection reports that include fire prevention
dated January 2024 – December 2025, for
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and C. Inspections shall be conducted and must
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires include, but are not limited to, the following:
inspections at least once every two years; 1. Bi-annual testing and inspection of the
facility’s fire protection system by a qualified
outside inspector. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the Alameda County
Fire Department’s Fire and Life Safety
Inspection dated March 13, 2026, for
compliance with this regulation.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, D. A facility inmate evacuation plan for each
court facility shall be written.
9.25 Inmate Evacuation Plan East County
☒ ☐ ☐ Hall of Justice
East County Hall of Justice Security Plan
2026
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 9.25 Inmate Evacuation Plan East County
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Hall of Justice
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
Routing (GO)
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 3.01 Unusual Occurrence Reporting and
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Notification (CS)
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee Notification (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
incident reports dated January 2025 –
October 2025 and determined compliance
with these regulations.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 1.14 Inmate Death (CS)
7.15Prisoner Death While in Custody
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy 8.18 Inmate Death (D&C)
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
reporting requirements of Government Code section 5. Pursuant to California Penal Code 12525
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and California Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Section 1046:
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Submit the California Department of Justice
(DOJ) Bureau of Criminal Information and
Analysis (BCIA) Form 713 to the DOJ and the
BSCC within 10 days after the death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Notification
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a It is the policy of the ACSO to document all
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of unusual occurrences and notify Command
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall personnel of any significant unusual
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or occurrences expeditiously.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff 8.15 Crime Investigation
☒ ☐ ☐
who are relevant to the incident. A. Most crimes originating within the D&C
Division can and will be fully and completely
investigated by sworn Agency members
assigned to SRJ, or working at SRJ in an
overtime capacity, who have been assigned
to or are responsible for the area with which
the crime occurred.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 8.18 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to B On-Scene Supervisor Responsibilities
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The supervisor will ensure proper scene
identify issues that require further study. management and documentation is
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained and the investigations are
conducted in accordance with D&C P&P 8.15
– Crime Investigation.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC 7. Pursuant to BSCC Title 15 Section 1046:
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Submit a copy of the Initial Death Review
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Report (Second Review Meeting Minutes) to
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the the BSCC within 60 days after the death.
Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following 8.15 Crime Investigation
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 4.05 Handling M.I.R. and Administrative
Segregation Inmates (CS)
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall 4.07 Processing of Protective Custody
establish and implement a written plan designed to Inmates (CS)
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the 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 (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Inmates (D&C)
medical evaluation is completed
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake screening occurs at the Santa Rita Jail.
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
A. All health care services, including medical,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the dental, and behavioral health services, will be
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and delivered under the control of the contracted
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated medical health provider and the Adult
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Forensic Behavioral Health (AFBH), in
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with contractual agreements.
13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
Inmates (D&C)
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 13.02 Section IV. Procedure
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 1. Receiving screening: prior to placement in
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this the general population, a member of the
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or medical staff shall screen each inmate.
others or appear gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Findings of the screening shall be recorded on
the contracted medical provider screening
form, which is approved by the facility medical
director. (D&C)
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be F. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: On-
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next site behavioral health services shall be made
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. available and include evaluations of
behavioral health needs, crisis intervention,
☒ ☐ ☐
counseling through routine appointments,
medication dispensation, and monitoring of
patient status. (D&C)
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 3. Inmates who are violent, have a mental
safety of the person in crisis or others. health disorder (as per AB 46), or
demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior,
shall be observed at least twice every thirty
(30) minutes. Inmates who are determined to
☒ ☐ ☐
be actively suicidal are under intensive
observation. (D&C)
4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Disabled Inmates (CS)
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Inmates, b. Inmates who have, or are
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with suspected of having, developmental
developmental disabilities. disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment, to
prevent their being victimized by predators.
(D&C)
The health authority or designee shall contact the The health authority or designee shall contact
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or the “Regional Center of the East Bay”
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the regarding any inmate suspected or confirmed
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of to be developmentally disabled for diagnosis
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such
determination, excluding holidays and
weekends. (D&C)
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices, A.
Restraining devices used at court facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the consist of waist chains, handcuffs, and ankle
responsible physician, shall develop and implement cuffs.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraint devices as described in these
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person regulations are not used at the courthouse.
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
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 less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. This facility has interview room space for
☒ ☐ ☐ attorneys.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
MAINTENANCE 5.01 Repair and Minor Construction Requests
(CS)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 5.02 Janitorial Procedures (CS)
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule maintenance work requests for compliance
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and with this regulation. During the onsite
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices inspection, BSCC staff found the facility clean
which may be found. and, although a few cells were offline awaiting
maintenance, it was well-maintained.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has juvenile holding cells in the
secure area; however, facility supervision
advised there hasn’t been a juvenile in
custody during this inspection cycle.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR 4.10 Receiving Inmates From Local
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Jurisdictions
6. Any prisoner/minor with an illness,
The facility administrator shall develop policy and infectious disease, injury, or other physical
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☒ ☐ ☐ impairment requiring immediate medical
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, attention, will not be accepted without the
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or local jurisdiction/Probation Department
death of a minor in custody. obtaining prior medical clearance.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS 4.18 Pregnant/Postpartum Inmates
D. Staff must take special precautions to
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the protect pregnant/postpartum inmates from
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ injury. Therefore, the following restrictions
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address shall apply when placing
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. pregnant/postpartum inmates in restraints.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 4.18 Pregnant/Postpartum Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 1. A pregnant/postpartum inmate shall be
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant handcuffed with her hands in front of her
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal ☒ ☐ ☐ body, if handcuffed at all.
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after 2. A pregnant/postpartum inmate shall not
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg be handcuffed with her hands behind her
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ back, nor restrained with waist chains and/or
leg restraints.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in In-custody pregnant minors are supervised,
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the transported, and housed by the Probation
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for Department.
☐ ☐ ☒
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 determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 4.08 Juvenile/Adult Movement and
Transportation
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the 4.10 Receiving Inmates From Local
following: ☒ ☐ ☐ Jurisdictions
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an 4.08 Juvenile/Adult Movement and
established classification plan. Transportation
☒ ☐ ☐ B. Juveniles will be separated by gender and
classification.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and 4.08 Juvenile/Adult Movement and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Transportation
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a A. Juveniles will remain separated from adult
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. inmates while at court facilities.
☒ ☐ ☐
C. At no time will juveniles be moved within
the back halls or vehicle sally ports while
adult inmates are present.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Facility supervision advised there hasn’t
been a juvenile in the facility within this
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in inspection cycle. Compliance based on
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all policy review.
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION 4.10 Receiving Inmates From Local
Jurisdictions
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish 5. Appropriate classification information
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the regarding special concerns of the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan prisoner/minor, i.e., mental, medical,
shall include receiving and transmitting of information assaultive, gang related, Administrative
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self ☒ ☐ ☐ Segregation, keep separates, etc., shall be
or others while confined at the facility, and the separation provided by the local policy agency, Juvenile
of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of Hall, and/or the Probation Department.
the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 2008
BSCC Code: 0123
FACILITY NAME: East County Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 2008
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 18, 2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
☐ ☒
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male ☐
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ☐ ☒
☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☐ ☒
☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables Valuables are stored in central control in the
detention area. They accompany the inmate to
☒ ☐ ☐
Santa Rita jail upon transfer.
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) Access to telephones is provided at Santa Rita
☒ ☐ ☐ jail.
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Holds no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
☐ ☒
more ☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § ☐ ☒
☐
1050 and 1053
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) PPE gear is available at every fire
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such extinguisher.
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet ☒ ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) On the day of inspection, intercoms were
There is an audio monitoring system capable of tested and worked.
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is in use, it is located primarily Some cells have cameras located inside; there
☒ ☐ ☐
in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security are also cameras outside the cells.
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
maintaining fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality
☒ ☐ ☐
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in
☒ ☐ ☐
holding and staging cells.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. ☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging
and sobering cell. Water outlet (bubbler) is
mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents ☒ ☐ ☐
wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler)
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision. Light fixtures are of secure ☒ ☐ ☐
design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
☐ ☒
than 5 inches in on dimension. ☐
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
☒ ☐ ☐
provided per inmate.
Weapons Locker (3.12) Every courtroom has a weapons locker as well
A secure weapons locker is located outside the as a sallyport.
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual ☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
☒ ☐ ☐
102(c)6 are met.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0123
FACILITY: East County Hall of Justice TYPE: CHJ RC: (166)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 18, 2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Level 1
1A141 Holding 2008 1 (1) 5'7" x 8'10" 1 1 1
Notes: Juvenile holding; less chase 4 sq.ft; bench 1'8"; capacity limited by seating.
1A140 Holding 2008 1 (1) 5'7" x 8'6" 1 1 1
Notes: Juvenile holding; less chase 4 sq.ft; bench 1'8"; capacity limited by seating.
1A138 Holding 2008 1 (1) 8'2" x 9'4" 1 1 1
Notes: Juvenile holding; less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 1'8"; capacity limited by seating.
1A139 Holding 2008 1 (2) 8'2" x 7'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Juvenile holding; less chase 3 sq.ft; bench 4'; capacity limited by seating.
1A145 Holding 2008 1 (5) 11'10" x 8'7" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 4 sq.ft; bench 8'7"; capacity limited by seating.
1B144 Holding 2008 1 (8) 11'10" x 7'10" 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape; less chase 7 sq.ft; benches 8'4" & 5'; capacity limited by seating.
1B143 Holding 2008 1 (9) 11'11"x6'7"+ 1 1 1
8'6"x5'6"
Notes: Less chase 8 sq.ft; benches 6'7" & 8'6"; capacity limited by seating.
1B141 Holding 2008 1 (8) 11'11" x 9'6" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chases 8 sq.ft; benches 6' & 6'; capacity limited by seating.
1B140 Holding 2008 1 (9) 12' x 11'4" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 17 sq.ft; benches 9' & 5'; capacity limited by seating.
1B137 Holding 2008 1 (4) 11'11" x 6'7" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 8 sq.ft; bench 6'7"; capacity limited by seating.
1B135 Holding 2008 1 (1) 11'11" x 6'7" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 8 sq.ft; bench 1'8"; capacity limited by seating.
1B120 Holding 2008 1 (8) 18' x 7'1" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 8 sq.ft; benches 6'6" & 6'6"; capacity limited by seating.
1B122 Holding 2008 1 (8) 18' x 6'9" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 8 sq.ft; benches 6'6" & 6'6"; capacity limited by seating.
1B123 Holding 2008 1 (8) 18' x 6'9" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 8 sq.ft; benches 6'6" & 6'6"; capacity limited by seating.
1B125 Holding 2008 1 (8) 18' x 6'9" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 8 sq.ft; benches 6'6" & 6'6"; capacity limited by seating.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
1B126 Holding 2008 1 (3) 8' x 9'2" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 5'6"; capacity limited by seating.
1B127 Holding 2008 1 (1) 8' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 1'8"; capacity limited by seating.
1B131 Holding 2008 1 (8) 15'10" x 7'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape; less chase 4 sq.ft; benches 9'6" & 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
1B132 Holding 2008 1 (8) 12'10" x 9'5" 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape; less chases 14 sq.ft; benches 4'7", 5'5" & 3'11"; capacity limited by seating.
Level 2
2A221 Holding 2008 1 (4) 11'11" x 13'4" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 7'; capacity limited by seating.
2A231 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'2" x 6'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 4 sq.ft; bench 3'; capacity limited by seating.
2A224 Holding 2008 1 (3) 11'11" x 5'8" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 4 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
Level 3
3A316 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'10" x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 7 sq.ft; bench 4'; capacity limited by seating.
3A318 Holding 2008 1 (3) 10'10" x 8'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 7 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
3A328 Holding 2008 1 (2) 12'10" x 6'9" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 2 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
3A323 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'1" x 6'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 3 sq.ft; bench 3'8"; capacity limited by seating.
3B331 Holding 2008 1 (2) 12'10" x 10'1" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 2 sq.ft; bench 4'; capacity limited by seating.
3B335 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'3" x 7' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 3 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
3B325 Holding 2008 1 (2) 5'10" x 8'4" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 2 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
3B321 Holding 2008 1 (3) 6'1" x 14'4" 1 1 1
2024 Notes: Irregular shape; several chases or columns; bench 5'; capacity limited by seating. Staff's view into a portion of
this cell was obscured by a large column; therefore, staff installed bubble mirrors.
Level 4
4A416 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'10" x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 7 sq.ft; bench 4'; capacity limited by seating.
4A418 Holding 2008 1 (3) 10'10" x 8'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 7 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
4A428 Holding 2008 1 (2) 12'10" x 6'9" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 2 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
4A423 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'1" x 6'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 3 sq.ft; bench 3'8"; capacity limited by seating.
4B421 Holding 2008 1 (3) 10'10" x 8'10" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
4B422 Holding 2008 1 (3) 10'10" x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
4B430 Holding 2008 1 (2) 12'11" x 6'10" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 3 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
4B431 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'2" x 7' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 3 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
Level 5
5A516 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'10" x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 7 sq.ft; bench 4'; capacity limited by seating.
5A518 Holding 2008 1 (3) 10'10" x 8'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 7 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
5A528 Holding 2008 1 (2) 12'10" x 6'9" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 2 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
5A523 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'1" x 6'11" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 2 sq.ft; bench 3'8"; capacity limited by seating.
5B521 Holding 2008 1 (3) 10'10" x 8'10" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
5B522 Holding 2008 1 (3) 10'10" x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 4'6"; capacity limited by seating.
5B530 Holding 2008 1 (2) 12'11" x 6'10" 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 6 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
5B531 Holding 2008 1 (2) 10'2" x 7' 1 1 1
Notes: Less chase 3 sq.ft; bench 3'4"; capacity limited by seating.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0125
FACILITY NAME: Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Sells, Deputy Espinoza, and Sheriff’s Technician Taylor
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 17, 2026
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY General Order (GO) 7.10 Holding Facility
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Procedures, B. Training, 1. Sworn Personnel
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who Detention and Corrections (D&C)
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or 4.02 Facility Personnel Training, C. Jail
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Security Personnel
specialized corrections training. Such training shall All sworn Agency members holding the
include, but not be limited to: classification of Deputy Sheriff shall receive,
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; as part of the Academy, Jail Operations “Core
(b) jail operations liability; Course,” and/or the Jail Training Program…
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life All sworn staff receive a Correctional Core or
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Supplemental Core Course prior to starting
(e) suicide prevention; work as a Deputy Sheriff.
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures; BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
(h) racial bias; and, training records for staff who supervise
(i) mental illness. incarcerated people at this facility and
determined compliance with this regulation.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
in any event not more than six months after the date of training records and determined compliance
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core with this regulation.
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC staff reviewed the annual staff training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the roster from September 26, 2025, for
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation.
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Court Services (CS)
1.03 Operational Goals and Objectives
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 4.02 Inmate Movement Within Court Facilities
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 4.21 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
and operation of the programs and activities required by Gender
these regulations.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing rosters dated January 2025 –
December 2025 and spoke with facility
supervision who advised, while they use
overtime, they have sufficient staff to operate
the programs and activities as required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 2.04 Section Post Orders (CS)
least one employee on duty at all times in a local H. Deputies are required to be responsible for
detention facility or in the building which houses a local in-custody defendants. This may include
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ prisoner movement, observation, and security
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an of county inmates and city prisoners.
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which I. Deputies will be available to respond to
would conflict with the supervision and care of emergencies within the court facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 4.12 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Gender (CS)
immediately available and accessible to such females. A. Agency members are permitted to
supervise inmates of the opposite gender
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
while performing duties required by the Court
Services units, or by the court.
B. Inmates should normally be supervised by
members of the same gender. However,
☒ ☐ ☐ when that is not possible, an additional
Agency member should monitor the
supervision and contact
BSCC staff reviewed staffing rosters, spoke
with facility supervision, and observed female
staff in the facility for compliance with this
regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing rosters and spoke with facility
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the supervision and determined there was
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a sufficient staff.
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 4.04 Observation logs (CS)
Personnel assigned to the Court Services
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section shall observe inmates and document
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that those observations relating to the inmates’
include, but are not limited to, the following: care, custody, and control.
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse A. General Observation: This type of
between safety checks. observation is required for mainline inmates.
It requires one direct observation of each
inmate within each hour and at irregular
intervals no longer than sixty minutes.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs dated May – March 2026
and found staff conducted safety checks
within 60 minutes of the previous safety check
for compliance with this regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have sobering cells,
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in safety cells, or use restraints.
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied …within each hour and at irregular intervals…
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs dated May – November
2025 and found staff logged some safety
checks in exact 60-minute intervals.
During the onsite inspection, facility
☒ ☐ ☐
supervision advised in December 2025 the
agency addressed and corrected issues
regarding safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed
a random sample of safety check logs dated
December 2025 – March 2026 and found
safety checks occurred in random or varied
intervals for compliance with this regulation.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
include: time and the name/identifier of the deputy
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety making the observation.
check occurred;
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs dated May – November
2025 and found staff documented the exact
same time for safety checks occurring on
multiple floors. Therefore, the facility was
initially noncompliant with regulations 1 and 2
due to not accurately documenting the time
☒ ☐ ☐
and location of safety checks.
During the onsite inspection, facility
supervision advised the agency discovered
this in December 2025 and self-corrected.
BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs dated
December 2025 – March 2026 and found the
staff documented the time, floor, and east or
west side of the building (when applicable) for
safety checks and are now in compliance with
regulations 1 and 2.
(2) the location where each individual safety check Observation logs shall minimally contain the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory court location and which floor the inmate is
number; and, being observed.
☒ ☐ ☐
See above.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
who completed the safety check(s). the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
time and the name/identifier of the deputy
making the observation.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs dated May 2025 – March
2026 and found the employee(s) completing
the check was documented on the logs.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All logs shall be reviewed and signed by a
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervisor in a timely manner.
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety checks. safety check logs dated May - November
2025 and found the vast majority of logs did
not have documentation that a supervisor
reviewed the log.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite inspection, facility
supervision advised the agency discovered
this issue in December 2025 and addressed
it. BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs
dated December 2025 – March 2026 and
found a supervisor documented reviewing the
logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
7.01 Fire Safety (D&C)
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Emergencies (D&C)
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Agency sworn staff receive Fire and Life
Safety training during the academy and
annually.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster and
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety confirmed there is always staff on duty trained
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ in fire and life safety procedures for
compliance with this regulation.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
health authority, shall develop and implement policies Emergencies (D&C)
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal 2. Per Penal Code Section 6048(b) sworn
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers Agency members shall immediately summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin medical services when a person is identified
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining as unresponsive. Sworn Agency members
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and appropriate to do so. (CPR) shall begin CPR on an unresponsive
person without obtaining approval from
supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
a central location and available for review. Emergencies (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐ a. Sworn Agency members shall be certified
in CPR and a copy of the certification shall be
on file and available for review.
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(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon b. CPR shall be administered unless the
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive sworn Agency member is aware of a medical
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer condition(s) that would contraindicate its use.
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective c. Sworn Agency members shall use personal
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible protective equipment when administering
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ CPR whenever possible to reduce exposure
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a d. If an imminent physical danger prevents a
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they sworn Agency member from safely
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has administering CPR, they shall begin or
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet passed, or the unresponsive person has been
arrived. safely removed from danger, provided
medical services has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering e. Sworn Agency members shall continue
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the administering CPR until the unresponsive
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such person shows obvious signs of life, such as
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ normal breathing or physical or verbal
until medical staff or alternative medical responders responses, or until medical services arrive
arrive and take over. and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative f. In situations where medical services are
medical responders are present when a person is present when a person is identified as
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ unresponsive, sworn Agency members shall
defer CPR to those individuals. defer CPR to those individuals
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Alameda County Sheriff’s Office General
Orders (GO) (various dates)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Court
policy and procedures manual shall address all Services Policy and Procedures (CS)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Last review occurred in September 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Detention
and Corrections Policy and Procedures
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
(D&C)
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Staff review and revision of policy is ongoing.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.23 Unity of Command, Authority and
following: Responsibility (GO)
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1.02 Chain of Command and Organizational
communications. Chart (CS)
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 3.20 Biennial Court Security Survey (CS)
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 1.05 Use of Force (GO)
and federal legal requirements and includes 21.01.01 Use of Force (D&C)
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
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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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices (CS)
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Injuries and
Penal Code Section 3407. Property Damage (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.15 Holding Facility Searches, Contraband
contraband control, and key control. (CS)
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 4.01 Inmate Counts (CS)
review, evaluate, and make a record of security 7.02 Key Control (CS)
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility BSCC staff reviewed the Court Security
including security measures specific to prevention of Survey Memo dated March 13, 2026, which
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. included measures specific to the prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment for
compliance with this regulation.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Plan (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 3.02 Hostage Situation Procedures (CS)
hostages; 3.08 Civil Disturbances (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
3.10 Escape Procedures (CS)
(C) mass arrests; 11.66 Mass Arrest Booking Procedure (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; 3.05 Earthquake (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ 3.07 Emergency Courtroom Response (CS)
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 3.09 Testing of Security Equipment (CS)
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 7.05 Storage and Issuance of Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Ammunition and Chemical Agents (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (CS)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (CS)
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (CS)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
family, community members, and other interested (CS)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
13.06 Suicide Prevention and Suicide
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Reviews (D&C)
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial B. SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (D&C)
personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon C. INTAKE (D&C)
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special B. Suicide Prevention Training (D&C)
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in BSCC staff reviewed the annual staff training
☒
classification. ☐ ☐ roster which included Suicide Prevention
dated September 26, 2025, for compliance
with this regulation.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among C. INTAKE (D&C)
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 suicide D. SUICIDAL GESTURES (D&C)
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and D. SUICIDAL GESTURES, E. SUICIDE
procedures. ATTEMPTS, G.NON-EMERGENT
BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, H.
☒ ☐ ☐
CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides F. INCIDENT REVIEW (D&C)
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and I. ANNUAL REVIEW OF SUICIDE AND
attempted suicides as defined by the facility SUICIDE ATTEMPTS (D&C)
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. H. CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
☒ ☐ ☐ WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return See section (c) on the previous page.
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 3.02 Fire Safety
10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan (CS)
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse Security Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire 2026
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan (CS)
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2. Monthly documented testing of the alarm
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; systems will be facilitated through the Building
Maintenance Department. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed monthly inspection
reports that include fire prevention, dated
January 2024 – December 2025, for
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and C. Inspections shall be conducted and must
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires include, but are not limited to, the following:
inspections at least once every two years; 1. Bi-annual testing and inspection of the
facility’s fire protection system by a qualified
outside inspector. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the inspection report
prepared by Western States Fire Protection
Company dated April 26, 2025, for
compliance with this regulation.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, D. A facility inmate evacuation plan for each
court facility shall be written.
☒ ☐ ☐ 9.11 Inmate Evacuation Plan Wiley W.
Manuel Courthouse
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 9.11 Inmate Evacuation Plan Wiley W.
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Manuel Courthouse
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
Routing (GO)
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 3.01 Unusual Occurrence Reporting and
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Notification (CS)
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee Notification (D&C)
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐
person. BSCC staff reviewed two incident reports
from this inspection cycle and found they
contained pertinent information. Compliance
based on policy review and those incident
reports.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 1.14 Inmate Death (CS)
7.15Prisoner Death While in Custody
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy 8.18 Inmate Death (D&C)
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
reporting requirements of Government Code section 5. Pursuant to California Penal Code 12525
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and California Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Section 1046:
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Submit the California Department of Justice
(DOJ) Bureau of Criminal Information and
Analysis (BCIA) Form 713 to the DOJ and the
BSCC within 10 days after the death.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Notification
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a It is the policy of the ACSO to document all
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of unusual occurrences and notify Command
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall personnel of any significant unusual
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or occurrences expeditiously.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff 8.15 Crime Investigation
☒ ☐ ☐
who are relevant to the incident. A. Most crimes originating within the D&C
Division can and will be fully and completely
investigated by sworn Agency members
assigned to SRJ, or working at SRJ in an
overtime capacity, who have been assigned
to or are responsible for the area with which
the crime occurred.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 8.18 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to B On-Scene Supervisor Responsibilities
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The supervisor will ensure proper scene
identify issues that require further study. management and documentation is
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained and the investigations are
conducted in accordance with D&C P&P 8.15
– Crime Investigation.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC 7. Pursuant to BSCC Title 15 Section 1046:
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Submit a copy of the Initial Death Review
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Report (Second Review Meeting Minutes) to
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the the BSCC within 60 days after the death.
Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following 8.15 Crime Investigation
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. 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 4.05 Handling M.I.R. and Administrative
Segregation Inmates (CS)
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall 4.07 Processing of Protective Custody
establish and implement a written plan designed to Inmates (CS)
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the 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 (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Inmates (D&C)
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake screening occurs at the jail facility.
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
A. All health care services, including medical,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the dental, and behavioral health services, will be
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and delivered under the control of the contracted
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated medical health provider and the Adult
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Forensic Behavioral Health (AFBH), in
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with contractual agreements.
13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
Inmates (D&C)
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 13.02 Section IV. Procedure
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 1. Receiving screening: prior to placement in
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this the general population, a member of the
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or medical staff shall screen each inmate.
others or appear gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Findings of the screening shall be recorded on
the contracted medical provider screening
form, which is approved by the facility medical
director. (D&C)
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be F. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: On-
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next site behavioral health services shall be made
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. available and include evaluations of
behavioral health needs, crisis intervention,
☒ ☐ ☐
counseling through routine appointments,
medication dispensation, and monitoring of
patient status. (D&C)
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 3. Inmates who are violent, have a mental
safety of the person in crisis or others. health disorder (as per AB 46), or
demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior,
shall be observed at least twice every thirty
(30) minutes. Inmates who are determined to
☒ ☐ ☐
be actively suicidal are under intensive
observation. (D&C)
4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Disabled Inmates (CS)
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Inmates, b. Inmates who have, or are
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with suspected of having, developmental
developmental disabilities. disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment, to
prevent their being victimized by predators.
(D&C)
The health authority or designee shall contact the The health authority or designee shall contact
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or the “Regional Center of the East Bay”
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the regarding any inmate suspected or confirmed
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of to be developmentally disabled for diagnosis
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such
determination, excluding holidays and
weekends. (D&C)
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices, A.
Restraining devices used at court facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the consist of waist chains, handcuffs, and ankle
responsible physician, shall develop and implement cuffs.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraint devices as described in these
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person regulations are not used at the courthouse.
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
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 less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
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
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Each floor has space for attorney-client
☒ ☐ ☐ visitation.
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
MAINTENANCE 5.01 Repair and Minor Construction Requests
(CS)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 5.02 Janitorial Procedures (CS)
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule work orders and determined compliance with
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and this regulation. During the onsite inspection,
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices BSCC staff found the facility clean and well-
which may be found. maintained.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐
Juveniles are not brought to this facility.
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.
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 shall not be restrained by the use of leg
☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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 determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent 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 court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1978
BSCC Code: 0125
FACILITY NAME: Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1978 OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 17, 2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Bunk provided to inmates held between 2400 and
☐ ☒
0600 hrs. ☐
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with
☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (WA) (2.4) This facility does not have a sobering cell.
☐ ☒ The text of the regulation has been removed
☐
from this checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) This facility does not have a safety cell.
☐ ☒ The text of the regulation has been removed
☐
from this checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available
☒ ☐ ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables
☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☐ ☒
☐
Audio Monitoring (2.22) This facility was built under 1980 standards
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 when audio monitoring was not required;
however, there is an intercom speaker in each
cell that can be activated by staff to allow 2-
way communication.
☐ ☒
☐
During the March 2026 onsite inspection, staff
advised that the system is not functional.
There is a surveillance camera in each cell.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available
☒ ☐ ☐
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available
☐ ☐
☒
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Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
☒ ☐ ☐
communications and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Rooms are available on every floor.
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was constructed under 1980
Design requirements as specified in Tittle 24, Part 1, standards.
☒ ☐ ☐
102(c)6 are met.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 0125
FACILITY: Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: (494)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 17, 2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Basement
101-1 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 124 square feet. This cell is used for overflow.
101-2 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 225 square feet. This cell is used for overflow.
Subbasement
102-1 Holding 1980 1 (15) (15) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 158 square feet. This cell is for Traffic Court.
102-2 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 126 square feet. This cell is for Traffic Court.
103-1 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 147 square feet. This cell is for Traffic Court.
103-2 Holding 1980 1 (11) (11) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 114 square feet. There are eight additional holding cells located next to the
Oakland City Jail (Pre-1978), which are not included in this inspection report.
West Fourth Floor
104-1 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
104-2 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 124 square feet.
104-3 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
105-1 Holding 1980 1 (13) (13) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 139 square feet.
105-2 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 222.8 square feet.
East Fourth Floor
106-1 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 222.8 square feet.
106-2 Holding 1980 1 (13) (13) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 139 square feet.
107-1 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
107-2 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 124 square feet.
107-3 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
West Fifth Floor
108-1 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
108-2 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 124 square feet.
108-3 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
109-1 Holding 1980 1 (13) (13) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 139 square feet.
109-2 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 222.8 square feet.
East Fifth Floor
110-1 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 222.8 square feet.
110-2 Holding 1980 1 (13) (13) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 139 square feet.
111-1 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
111-2 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 124 square feet.
111-3 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
West Sixth Floor
112-1 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
112-2 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 124 square feet.
112-3 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
113-1 Holding 1980 1 (13) (13) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 139 square feet.
113-2 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 222.8 square feet.
East Sixth Floor
114-1 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 222.8 square feet.
114-2 Holding 1980 1 (13) (13) Irregular 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 139 square feet.
115-1 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
115-2 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 124 square feet.
115-3 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) Irregular 1 1 1
Notes: Irregular shape measuring approximately 143 square feet.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0127
FACILITY NAME: Fremont Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sheriff’s Technician Edwards and Sergeant Wentz
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY General Order (GO) 7.10 Holding Facility
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Procedures, B. Training, 1. Sworn Personnel
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who Detention and Corrections (D&C)
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or 4.02 Facility Personnel Training, C. Jail
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Security Personnel
specialized corrections training. Such training shall All sworn Agency members holding the
include, but not be limited to: classification of Deputy Sheriff shall receive,
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; as part of the Academy, Jail Operations “Core
(b) jail operations liability; Course,” and/or the Jail Training Program…
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life All sworn staff receive a Correctional Core or
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Supplemental Core Course prior to starting
(e) suicide prevention; work as a Deputy Sheriff.
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures; BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
(h) racial bias; and, training records for staff who supervise
(i) mental illness. incarcerated people at this facility and
determined compliance with this regulation.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
in any event not more than six months after the date of training records and determined compliance
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core with this regulation.
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC staff reviewed a staff training roster
completed every two years. Successful completion of the dated September 26, 2025, for compliance
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation.
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Court Services (CS)
1.03 Operational Goals and Objectives
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 4.02 Inmate Movement Within Court Facilities
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 4.21 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
and operation of the programs and activities required by Gender
these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
staffing rosters dated January 2025 –
December 2025 and determined there was
sufficient staff to ensure the operation of
programs and activities as required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 2.04 Section Post Orders (CS)
least one employee on duty at all times in a local H. Deputies are required to be responsible for
detention facility or in the building which houses a local in-custody defendants. This may include
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ prisoner movement, observation, and security
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an of county inmates and city prisoners.
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which I. Deputies will be available to respond to
would conflict with the supervision and care of emergencies within the court facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 4.12 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Gender (CS)
immediately available and accessible to such females. A. Agency members are permitted to
supervise inmates of the opposite gender
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
while performing duties required by the Court
Services units, or by the court.
B. Inmates should normally be supervised by
members of the same gender. However,
☒ ☐ ☐ when that is not possible, an additional
Agency member should monitor the
supervision and contact
BSCC staff reviewed staffing rosters, spoke
with facility supervision, and observed female
staff in the facility for compliance with this
regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing rosters, spoke with facility supervision
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the during the onsite inspection, and determined
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a there is sufficient personnel.
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 4.04 Observation logs (CS)
Personnel assigned to the Court Services
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section shall observe inmates and document
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that those observations relating to the inmates’
include, but are not limited to, the following: care, custody, and control.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
through direct visual observation of all people held and safety check logs dated January 2025 –
housed in the facility. December 2025 and found, when
incarcerated people were held in the facility,
staff completed safety checks within
compliance of these regulations.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse A. General Observation: This type of
between safety checks. observation is required for mainline inmates.
It requires one direct observation of each
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate within each hour and at irregular
intervals no longer than sixty minutes.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have sobering cells,
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in safety cells, or use restraints.
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied …within each hour and at irregular intervals…
intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
include: time and the name/identifier of the deputy
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety making the observation.
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Observation logs shall minimally contain the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory court location and which floor the inmate is
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, being observed.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
who completed the safety check(s). the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
☒ ☐ ☐ time and the name/identifier of the deputy
making the observation.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All logs shall be reviewed and signed by a
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervisor in a timely manner.
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety checks. safety check logs and found a supervisor
documented their review for compliance with
this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
7.01 Fire Safety (D&C)
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Emergencies (D&C)
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Agency sworn staff receive Fire and Life
Safety training during the academy and
annually.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster and
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety confirmed there are staff on duty trained in fire
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ and life safety procedures for compliance with
this regulation.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
health authority, shall develop and implement policies Emergencies (D&C)
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal 2. Per Penal Code Section 6048(b) sworn
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers Agency members shall immediately summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin medical services when a person is identified
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining as unresponsive. Sworn Agency members
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and appropriate to do so. (CPR) shall begin CPR on an unresponsive
person without obtaining approval from
supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
a central location and available for review. Emergencies (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐ a. Sworn Agency members shall be certified
in CPR and a copy of the certification shall be
on file and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon b. CPR shall be administered unless the
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive sworn Agency member is aware of a medical
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer condition(s) that would contraindicate its use.
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective c. Sworn Agency members shall use personal
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible protective equipment when administering
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ CPR whenever possible to reduce exposure
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a d. If an imminent physical danger prevents a
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they sworn Agency member from safely
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has administering CPR, they shall begin or
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet passed, or the unresponsive person has been
arrived. safely removed from danger, provided
medical services has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering e. Sworn Agency members shall continue
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the administering CPR until the unresponsive
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such person shows obvious signs of life, such as
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ normal breathing or physical or verbal
until medical staff or alternative medical responders responses, or until medical services arrive
arrive and take over. and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative f. In situations where medical services are
medical responders are present when a person is present when a person is identified as
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ unresponsive, sworn Agency members shall
defer CPR to those individuals. defer CPR to those individuals
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Alameda County Sheriff’s Office General
Orders (GO) (various dates)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Court
policy and procedures manual shall address all Services Policy and Procedures (CS)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Last review occurred in September 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Detention
and Corrections Policy and Procedures
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
(D&C)
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Staff review and revision of policy is ongoing.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.23 Unity of Command, Authority and
following: Responsibility (GO)
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1.02 Chain of Command and Organizational
communications. Chart (CS)
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 3.20 Biennial Court Security Survey (CS)
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 1.05 Use of Force (GO)
and federal legal requirements and includes 21.01.01 Use of Force (D&C)
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices (CS)
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Injuries and
Penal Code Section 3407. Property Damage (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.15 Holding Facility Searches, Contraband
contraband control, and key control. (CS)
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 4.01 Inmate Counts (CS)
review, evaluate, and make a record of security 7.02 Key Control (CS)
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility BSCC staff reviewed the Court Security
including security measures specific to prevention of Survey completed on March 4, 2026, which
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. included measures specific to the prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment for
compliance with this regulation.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Plan (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 3.02 Hostage Situation Procedures (CS)
hostages; 3.08 Civil Disturbances (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
3.10 Escape Procedures (CS)
(C) mass arrests; 11.66 Mass Arrest Booking Procedure (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; 3.05 Earthquake (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ 3.07 Emergency Courtroom Response (CS)
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 3.09 Testing of Security Equipment (CS)
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 7.05 Storage and Issuance of Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Ammunition and Chemical Agents (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (CS)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (CS)
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (CS)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
family, community members, and other interested (CS)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
13.06 Suicide Prevention and Suicide
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Reviews (D&C)
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial B. SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (D&C)
personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed the annual staff training
☒ ☐ ☐ roster dated March 31, 2025, that included
suicide prevention training for compliance
with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon C. INTAKE (D&C)
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special B. Suicide Prevention Training (D&C)
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among C. INTAKE (D&C)
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 suicide D. SUICIDAL GESTURES (D&C)
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and D. SUICIDAL GESTURES, E. SUICIDE
procedures. ATTEMPTS, G.NON-EMERGENT
BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, H.
☒ ☐ ☐
CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides F. INCIDENT REVIEW (D&C)
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and I. ANNUAL REVIEW OF SUICIDE AND
attempted suicides as defined by the facility SUICIDE ATTEMPTS (D&C)
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
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(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. H. CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
☒ ☐ ☐ WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return See section (c) on the previous page.
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 3.02 Fire Safety
10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan (CS)
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire BSCC staff reviewed the Fremont Hall of
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Justice Security plan dated January 2026.
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan (CS)
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2. Monthly documented testing of the alarm
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; systems will be facilitated through the Building
Maintenance Department. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility
inspections reports dated January 2024 –
March 2026 for compliance with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and C. Inspections shall be conducted and must
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires include, but are not limited to, the following:
inspections at least once every two years; 1. Bi-annual testing and inspection of the
facility’s fire protection system by a qualified
outside inspector. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the State Fire Marshal’s
Fire and Life Safety Inspection report that
found no deficiency, dated October 30, 2024,
for compliance with this regulation.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, D. A facility inmate evacuation plan for each
court facility shall be written.
9.24 Inmate Evacuation Plan Fremont Hall of
Justice
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the facility evacuation
plan for compliance with this regulation.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Inmates will be removed from holding cells
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ and escorted out of the building if needed.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
Routing (GO)
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 3.01 Unusual Occurrence Reporting and
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Notification (CS)
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee Notification (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. BSCC staff reviewed an incident report dated
August 2025 and found it contained the
essential information. Compliance based on
that report and policy review.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
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Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 1.14 Inmate Death (CS)
7.15Prisoner Death While in Custody
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy 8.18 Inmate Death (D&C)
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
reporting requirements of Government Code section 5. Pursuant to California Penal Code 12525
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and California Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Section 1046:
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Submit the California Department of Justice
(DOJ) Bureau of Criminal Information and
Analysis (BCIA) Form 713 to the DOJ and the
BSCC within 10 days after the death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Notification
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a It is the policy of the ACSO to document all
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of unusual occurrences and notify Command
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall personnel of any significant unusual
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or occurrences expeditiously.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff 8.15 Crime Investigation
☒ ☐ ☐
who are relevant to the incident. A. Most crimes originating within the D&C
Division can and will be fully and completely
investigated by sworn Agency members
assigned to SRJ, or working at SRJ in an
overtime capacity, who have been assigned
to or are responsible for the area with which
the crime occurred.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 8.18 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to B On-Scene Supervisor Responsibilities
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The supervisor will ensure proper scene
identify issues that require further study. management and documentation is
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained and the investigations are
conducted in accordance with D&C P&P 8.15
– Crime Investigation.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC 7. Pursuant to BSCC Title 15 Section 1046:
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Submit a copy of the Initial Death Review
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Report (Second Review Meeting Minutes) to
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the the BSCC within 60 days after the death.
Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following 8.15 Crime Investigation
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 4.05 Handling M.I.R. and Administrative
Segregation Inmates (CS)
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall 4.07 Processing of Protective Custody
establish and implement a written plan designed to Inmates (CS)
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, BSCC staff reviewed a sample pre-
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis classification form.
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the 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 (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Inmates (D&C)
medical evaluation is completed
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake screening occurs at the jail facility.
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
A. All health care services, including medical,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the dental, and behavioral health services, will be
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and delivered under the control of the contracted
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated medical health provider and the Adult
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Forensic Behavioral Health (AFBH), in
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with contractual agreements.
13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
Inmates (D&C)
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 13.02 Section IV. Procedure
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 1. Receiving screening: prior to placement in
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this the general population, a member of the
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or medical staff shall screen each inmate.
others or appear gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Findings of the screening shall be recorded on
the contracted medical provider screening
form, which is approved by the facility medical
director. (D&C)
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be F. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: On-
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next site behavioral health services shall be made
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. available and include evaluations of
behavioral health needs, crisis intervention,
☒ ☐ ☐
counseling through routine appointments,
medication dispensation, and monitoring of
patient status. (D&C)
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 3. Inmates who are violent, have a mental
safety of the person in crisis or others. health disorder (as per AB 46), or
demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior,
shall be observed at least twice every thirty
(30) minutes. Inmates who are determined to
☒ ☐ ☐
be actively suicidal are under intensive
observation. (D&C)
4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Disabled Inmates (CS)
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Inmates, b. Inmates who have, or are
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with suspected of having, developmental
developmental disabilities. disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment, to
prevent their being victimized by predators.
(D&C)
The health authority or designee shall contact the The health authority or designee shall contact
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or the “Regional Center of the East Bay”
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the regarding any inmate suspected or confirmed
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of to be developmentally disabled for diagnosis
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such
determination, excluding holidays and
weekends. (D&C)
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices, A.
Restraining devices used at court facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the consist of waist chains, handcuffs, and ankle
responsible physician, shall develop and implement cuffs.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraint devices as described in these
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person regulations are not used at the courthouse.
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
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 less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. This facility offers space for attorney visits.
☒ ☐ ☐
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
MAINTENANCE 5.01 Repair and Minor Construction Requests
(CS)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 5.02 Janitorial Procedures (CS)
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule maintenance requests dated February 2025 –
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and February 2026 for compliance with this
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices regulation. On the date of inspection, this
which may be found. facility was clean and in working order.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐
Juveniles are not held in this facility.
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.
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 shall not be restrained by the use of leg
☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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 determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent 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 court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1978 & 1988
BSCC Code: 0127
FACILITY NAME: Fremont Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1978 1988
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) This is not a booking facility.
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in ☐ ☒
☐
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
☐ ☒
booking ☐
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
☐ ☒
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male ☐
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ☐ ☒
☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☐ ☒
☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☐ ☒
☐
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ☐ ☒
☐
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Holds no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
more ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
☐ ☒
1050 and 1053 ☐
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. ☒ ☐ ☐
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Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) This facility is under 1978 standards when
There is an audio monitoring system capable of audio monitoring was only required in Type I
alerting staff in a central control. When visual and II facilities.
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in
☐ ☒
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security ☐ Every holding cell has a camera and an
perimeter such as entrances and exits. intercom speaker that’s activated by staff to
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted. initiate 2-way communication.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
maintaining fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality
☒ ☐ ☐
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) In 1988, two holding cells had the toilet area
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being remodeled to accommodate ADA mobility
able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in devices.
holding and staging cells. See regulation for ☒ ☐ ☐
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough ☒ ☐ ☐
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cell.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over
the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the
water outlet (bubbler). ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
☒ ☐ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
than 5 inches in on dimension. ☒ ☐ ☐
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Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate.
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual ☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built under 1978 standards.
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 0127
FACILITY: Fremont Hall of Justice TYPE: CH RC: (169)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
First Floor
Female Holding 1978 1 (16) (16) 13.5 x 15 x 12 1 1 1
Notes: 24.5’ of bench. (1) Attorney visiting telephone station.
Second Floor
19 x 19 x 12 1 1 1
Main Holding 1978 1 (16) (16)
Notes: 44’ of bench.
19 x 13.5 x 12 1 1 1
Lower 1/2 Holding 1978 1 (15) (15)
Notes: 20’ of bench, including 2 stools. (2) Attorney visiting telephone stations.
19 x 13.5 x 12 1 1 1
Lower-3 Holding 1978 1 (15) (15)
Notes: 20’ of bench, including 2 stools. (2) Attorney visiting telephone stations.
24 x 16 x 12 1 1 1
Auxiliary Holding 1978 1 (16) (16)
Notes: 63.5’ of bench.
19 x 13.5 x 12 1 1 1
Lower 5/6 Holding 1978 1 (15) (15)
Notes: 20’ of bench, including 2 stools. (2) Attorney visiting telephone stations.
12 x 10 x 8 1 1 1
Lower 7/8 Holding 1988 1 (12) (12)
Notes: Total bench space 456”. (2) Attorney visiting telephone stations.
Third Floor
1 1 1
Upper 1/2 Holding 1978 1 (16) (16) 13.5 x 15 x 12
Notes: 29.5’ of bench.
1 1 1
Upper-3 Holding 1978 1 (16) (16) 13.5. x 15 x 12
Notes: 29.5’ of bench. Handicap accessible.
1 1 1
Upper 5/6 Holding 1978 1 (16) (16) 13.5 x 15 x 12
Notes: 29.5’ of bench.
1 1 1
Upper 7/8 Holding 1988 1 (16) (16) 19 x 10 x 8
Notes: Total bench space 192”, two stools included in seating. Handicap accessible.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0129
FACILITY NAME: Hayward Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sheriff’s Technician Julie Vreeburg and Sergeant Chris Wentz
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY General Order (GO) 7.10 Holding Facility
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Procedures, B. Training, 1. Sworn Personnel
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who Detention and Corrections (D&C)
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or 4.02 Facility Personnel Training, C. Jail
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Security Personnel
specialized corrections training. Such training shall All sworn Agency members holding the
include, but not be limited to: classification of Deputy Sheriff shall receive,
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; as part of the Academy, Jail Operations “Core
(b) jail operations liability; Course,” and/or the Jail Training Program…
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☐ All sworn staff receive a Correctional Core or
☒ ☐
safety; and, Supplemental Core Course prior to starting
(e) suicide prevention; work as a Deputy Sheriff.
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures; BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
(h) racial bias; and, training records for staff who supervise
(i) mental illness. incarcerated people at this facility and
determined compliance with this regulation.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
in any event not more than six months after the date of training records and determined compliance
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core with this regulation.
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC staff reviewed the training roster for the
completed every two years. Successful completion of the eight-hour refresher training held for the staff
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ at this facility, dated March 31, 2025, and
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. determined compliance with this regulation.
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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Court Services (CS)
1.03 Operational Goals and Objectives
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 4.02 Inmate Movement Within Court Facilities
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 4.21 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
and operation of the programs and activities required by Gender
these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
staffing rosters dated January 2025 –
December 2025 and determined there was
sufficient staff to ensure the operation of
programs and activities as required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 2.04 Section Post Orders (CS)
least one employee on duty at all times in a local H. Deputies are required to be responsible for
detention facility or in the building which houses a local in-custody defendants. This may include
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ prisoner movement, observation, and security
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an of county inmates and city prisoners.
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which I. Deputies will be available to respond to
would conflict with the supervision and care of emergencies within the court facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 4.12 Supervising Inmates of the Opposite
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Gender (CS)
immediately available and accessible to such females. A. Agency members are permitted to
supervise inmates of the opposite gender
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
while performing duties required by the Court
Services units, or by the court.
B. Inmates should normally be supervised by
members of the same gender. However,
☒ ☐ ☐ when that is not possible, an additional
Agency member should monitor the
supervision and contact
BSCC staff reviewed staffing rosters, spoke
with facility supervision, and observed female
staff in the facility for compliance with this
regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing rosters, spoke with facility supervision
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the during the onsite inspection, and determined
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a there is a sufficient number of personnel for
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ this facility.
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 4.04 Observation logs (CS)
Personnel assigned to the Court Services
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Section shall observe inmates and document
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that those observations relating to the inmates’
include, but are not limited to, the following: care, custody, and control.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ A small number of incarcerated people are
through direct visual observation of all people held and held in this courthouse monthly, and when
housed in the facility. they are here, they only stay for a few hours.
BSCC staff reviewed Safety Check logs dated
January 2025 – March 2026 and determined
compliance with this regulation.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse A. General Observation: This type of
between safety checks. observation is required for mainline inmates.
It requires one direct observation of each
inmate within each hour and at irregular
intervals no longer than sixty minutes.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety check logs dated January 2025 –
March 2026 and determined compliance with
these regulations. Safety checks were
completed within 60 minutes of the previous
safety check and were at random or varied
intervals.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have sobering cells,
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in safety cells, or use restraints.
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied …within each hour and at irregular intervals…
intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
include: time and the name/identifier of the deputy
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety making the observation.
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Observation logs shall minimally contain the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory court location and which floor the inmate is
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, being observed.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Monitor personnel or assigned staff will note
who completed the safety check(s). the check on the “Inmate Observation Log” by
☒ ☐ ☐ time and the name/identifier of the deputy
making the observation.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All logs shall be reviewed and signed by a
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervisor in a timely manner.
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety checks. safety check logs and found a supervisor
reviewed the logs for compliance with this
regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
7.01 Fire Safety (D&C)
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Emergencies (D&C)
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Agency sworn staff receive Fire and Life
Safety training during the academy and
annually.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety staffing rosters and confirmed there is always
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. staff on duty trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for compliance with this
regulation.
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
health authority, shall develop and implement policies Emergencies (D&C)
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal 2. Per Penal Code Section 6048(b) sworn
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers Agency members shall immediately summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin medical services when a person is identified
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining as unresponsive. Sworn Agency members
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and appropriate to do so. (CPR) shall begin CPR on an unresponsive
person without obtaining approval from
supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 4.02 Facility Personnel Training (D&C)
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at 13.11 Inmate, Staff, and Public Medical
a central location and available for review. Emergencies (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐ a. Sworn Agency members shall be certified
in CPR and a copy of the certification shall be
on file and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon b. CPR shall be administered unless the
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive sworn Agency member is aware of a medical
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer condition(s) that would contraindicate its use.
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective c. Sworn Agency members shall use personal
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible protective equipment when administering
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ CPR whenever possible to reduce exposure
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a d. If an imminent physical danger prevents a
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they sworn Agency member from safely
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has administering CPR, they shall begin or
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet passed, or the unresponsive person has been
arrived. safely removed from danger, provided
medical services has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering e. Sworn Agency members shall continue
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the administering CPR until the unresponsive
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such person shows obvious signs of life, such as
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ normal breathing or physical or verbal
until medical staff or alternative medical responders responses, or until medical services arrive
arrive and take over. and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative f. In situations where medical services are
medical responders are present when a person is present when a person is identified as
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ unresponsive, sworn Agency members shall
defer CPR to those individuals. defer CPR to those individuals
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Alameda County Sheriff’s Office General
Orders (GO) (various dates)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Court
policy and procedures manual shall address all Services Policy and Procedures (CS)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Last review occurred in September 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Detention
and Corrections Policy and Procedures
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
(D&C)
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Staff review and revision of policy is ongoing.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.23 Unity of Command, Authority and
following: Responsibility (GO)
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1.02 Chain of Command and Organizational
communications. Chart (CS)
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 3.20 Biennial Court Security Survey (CS)
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 1.05 Use of Force (GO)
and federal legal requirements and includes 21.01.01 Use of Force (D&C)
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices (CS)
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 8.26 Use of Restraints to Prevent Injuries and
Penal Code Section 3407. Property Damage (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.15 Holding Facility Searches, Contraband
contraband control, and key control. (CS)
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 4.01 Inmate Counts (CS)
review, evaluate, and make a record of security 7.02 Key Control (CS)
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility BSCC staff reviewed the March 2, 2026 Court
including security measures specific to prevention of Security Survey, which included measures
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and
sexual harassment for compliance with this
regulation.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Plan (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 3.02 Hostage Situation Procedures (CS)
hostages; 3.08 Civil Disturbances (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
3.10 Escape Procedures (CS)
(C) mass arrests; 11.66 Mass Arrest Booking Procedure (D&C)
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; 3.05 Earthquake (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ 3.07 Emergency Courtroom Response (CS)
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 3.09 Testing of Security Equipment (CS)
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
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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(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 7.05 Storage and Issuance of Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Ammunition and Chemical Agents (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (CS)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (CS)
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (CS)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 1.23 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
family, community members, and other interested (CS)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 4.12 Suicide Prevention (CS)
13.06 Suicide Prevention and Suicide
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Reviews (D&C)
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial B. SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (D&C)
personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a training roster for staff
☒ ☐ ☐
at this facility, dated March 31, 2025, and
determined compliance with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon C. INTAKE (D&C)
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special B. Suicide Prevention Training (D&C)
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among C. INTAKE (D&C)
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐
risk.
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(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide D. SUICIDAL GESTURES (D&C)
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and D. SUICIDAL GESTURES, E. SUICIDE
procedures. ATTEMPTS, G.NON-EMERGENT
BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, H.
☒ ☐ ☐
CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides F. INCIDENT REVIEW (D&C)
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and I. ANNUAL REVIEW OF SUICIDE AND
attempted suicides as defined by the facility SUICIDE ATTEMPTS (D&C)
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. H. CONTINUED SUICIDE PRECAUTIONS
☒ ☐ ☐ WHILE HOUSED IN A THU (D&C)
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return See section (c) on the previous page.
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 3.02 Fire Safety (CS)
10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan (CS)
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Hayward Hall of Justice Security Plan 2026
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 10.01 All Courthouses Fire Suppression Pre-
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan (CS)
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2. Monthly documented testing of the alarm
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; systems will be facilitated through the Building
Maintenance Department. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention
inspection forms dated January 2024 –
December 2025 and determined compliance
with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and C. Inspections shall be conducted and must
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires include, but are not limited to, the following:
inspections at least once every two years; 1. Bi-annual testing and inspection of the
facility’s fire protection system by a qualified
outside inspector. (CS)
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the Hayward Fire
Department’s Fire and Life Safety inspection
report, dated February 3, 2026, and
determined compliance with this regulation.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, D. A facility inmate evacuation plan for each
court facility shall be written.
☒ ☐ ☐ 9.23 Inmate Evacuation Plan Hayward Hall of
Justice
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 9.23 Inmate Evacuation Plan Hayward Hall of
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Justice
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
Routing (GO)
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 3.01 Unusual Occurrence Reporting and
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Notification (CS)
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐ Notification (D&C)
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. This facility did not have any incidents during
this inspection cycle. Compliance based on
policy review.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 5.50 Field Incident Reporting, Reviewing and
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Routing (GO)
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 1.14 Inmate Death (CS)
7.15Prisoner Death While in Custody
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy 8.18 Inmate Death (D&C)
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
reporting requirements of Government Code section 5. Pursuant to California Penal Code 12525
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and California Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Section 1046:
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Submit the California Department of Justice
(DOJ) Bureau of Criminal Information and
Analysis (BCIA) Form 713 to the DOJ and the
BSCC within 10 days after the death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 5.07 Unusual Occurrence – Reporting and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Notification
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a It is the policy of the ACSO to document all
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of unusual occurrences and notify Command
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall personnel of any significant unusual
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or occurrences expeditiously.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff 8.15 Crime Investigation
☒ ☐ ☐
who are relevant to the incident. A. Most crimes originating within the D&C
Division can and will be fully and completely
investigated by sworn Agency members
assigned to SRJ, or working at SRJ in an
overtime capacity, who have been assigned
to or are responsible for the area with which
the crime occurred.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 8.18 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to B On-Scene Supervisor Responsibilities
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The supervisor will ensure proper scene
identify issues that require further study. management and documentation is
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained and the investigations are
conducted in accordance with D&C P&P 8.15
– Crime Investigation.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the G. Litigation Unit Responsibilities
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC 7. Pursuant to BSCC Title 15 Section 1046:
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Submit a copy of the Initial Death Review
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Report (Second Review Meeting Minutes) to
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the the BSCC within 60 days after the death.
Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following 8.15 Crime Investigation
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 4.05 Handling M.I.R. and Administrative
Segregation Inmates (CS)
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall 4.07 Processing of Protective Custody
establish and implement a written plan designed to Inmates (CS)
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the 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 (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Inmates (D&C)
medical evaluation is completed
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake screening occurs at the jail facility.
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 13.01 Medical and Behavioral Health Care
A. All health care services, including medical,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the dental, and behavioral health services, will be
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and delivered under the control of the contracted
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated medical health provider and the Adult
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Forensic Behavioral Health (AFBH), in
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with contractual agreements.
13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
Inmates (D&C)
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 13.02 Section IV. Procedure
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 1. Receiving screening: prior to placement in
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this the general population, a member of the
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or medical staff shall screen each inmate.
others or appear gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ Findings of the screening shall be recorded on
the contracted medical provider screening
form, which is approved by the facility medical
director. (D&C)
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be F. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: On-
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next site behavioral health services shall be made
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. available and include evaluations of
behavioral health needs, crisis intervention,
☒ ☐ ☐
counseling through routine appointments,
medication dispensation, and monitoring of
patient status. (D&C)
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 3. Inmates who are violent, have a mental
safety of the person in crisis or others. health disorder (as per AB 46), or
demonstrate unusual or bizarre behavior,
shall be observed at least twice every thirty
(30) minutes. Inmates who are determined to
☒ ☐ ☐
be actively suicidal are under intensive
observation. (D&C)
4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Disabled Inmates (CS)
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: 4.05 Handling M.I.R. (Move in Restraints) and
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative Segregation Inmates (CS)
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of This facility has multiple holding cells if
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ separation is needed.
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 4.06 Mentally Disordered or Developmentally
Disabled Inmates (CS)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 13.02 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening, Special Clinics, Communicable
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Disease, Quarantines and Terminally Ill
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Inmates, b. Inmates who have, or are
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with suspected of having, developmental
developmental disabilities. disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment, to
prevent their being victimized by predators.
(D&C)
The health authority or designee shall contact the The health authority or designee shall contact
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or the “Regional Center of the East Bay”
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the regarding any inmate suspected or confirmed
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of to be developmentally disabled for diagnosis
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. and/or treatment within 24 hours of such
determination, excluding holidays and
weekends. (D&C)
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 4.17 Use of Restraining Devices, A.
Restraining devices used at court facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the consist of waist chains, handcuffs, and ankle
responsible physician, shall develop and implement cuffs.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraint devices as described in these
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person regulations are not used at the courthouse.
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
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 less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 13.04 OB-GYN Clinic and Pregnant or
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Postpartum Inmates (D&C)
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. This facility has areas for attorney-client
☒ ☐ ☐ interviews.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 7.10 Holding Facility Procedures (GO)
MAINTENANCE 5.01 Repair and Minor Construction Requests
(CS)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 5.02 Janitorial Procedures (CS)
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule ☒ ☐ ☐ maintenance request entries from the Work
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and Request Portal, dated September 2025 -
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices February 2026, and determined compliance
which may be found. with this regulation. During the onsite
inspection, BSCC staff observed this facility,
while pre-1978, is well-maintained and clean.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐
Minors are never held in this facility.
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.
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 shall not be restrained by the use of leg
☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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 determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent 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 court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: pre-1978 & 1988
BSCC Code: 0129
FACILITY NAME: Hayward Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Pre-1978 1988
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) This is not a booking facility, but weapons
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in ☐ ☒ lockers are available.
☐
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
☐ ☒
booking ☐
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
☐ ☒
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male ☐
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ☐ ☒
☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☐ ☒
☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☐ ☒
☐
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ☐ ☒
☐
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐
Holds no more than 16 inmates ☐
☒ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
☐
ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☐
inmates ☒ ☐
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
☐
fountain ☒ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☐
☒ ☐
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
more ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § ☐ ☒
☐
1050 and 1053
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
☐
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. ☒ ☐
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Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
☐
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet ☒ ☐
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) This facility is pre-1978 build.
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in
☐ ☒
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security ☐
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
☐
maintaining fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Two interview spaces.
Available and provides for confidentiality ☐
☒ ☐
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) In 1988, two holding cells had the toilet area
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being widened to accommodate ADA mobility
able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in devices, and grab bars were added.
☐
holding and staging cells. See regulation for ☒ ☐
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See
☐
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough ☒ ☐
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and ☐
☒ ☐
sobering cell.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over
the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the
☐
water outlet (bubbler). ☒ ☐
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
☐
☒ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
☐
than 5 inches in on dimension. ☒ ☐
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Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate. ☐
☒ ☐
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are stationed outside the
A secure weapons locker is located outside the secure perimeter.
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
☐
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual ☒ ☐
compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility is pre-1978.
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☐
☒ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 0129
FACILITY: Hayward Hall of Justice TYPE: CH RC: (30)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 19, 2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
1C Holding 1988 1 - (14) (14) Irregular 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: This cell is adjacent to the family court and there is an attorney/client visit area via telephone. This cell has irregular
dimensions totaling 207 square feet. There are several benches for seating.
1MC Holding 1988 1 - (16) (16) Irregular 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Irregular dimensions totaling 225 square feet. There are several benches for seating.
Notes: This facility has 18 pre-1978 holding cells and two (2) holding cells on the ground level that had the toilet area remodeled
in 1988 to accommodate ADA mobility devices.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; 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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