BSCC
Butte Sheriffs Office Inspection Rpt (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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, 2023
Kory Honea, Sheriff – Coroner
Butte County Sheriff’s Office
5 Gillick Way
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear Sheriff Honea:
BIENNIAL INSPECTION, BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ADULT DETENTION
FACILITIES, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031
On January 10, 2023, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) provided
pre-inspection briefings to facility supervisors outlining the proposes, process and necessary
documentation needed for the biennial inspection. Staff gave participants a complete preview
of the visit and provided a schedule of the inspection. BSCC staff provided applicable checklists
and answered any questions.
DuringFebruary 6-9, 2023, the2023-2024biennial inspections of the Butte County Jail and court
holding facilities were conducted. The facilities were reviewed for compliance with the Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities, as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of
Regulations. The inspection consisted of a review of applicable written policies and procedures
governing the operation of the facilities, a site visit, and a review of documentation to verify that
regulated practices occur as required.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of this transmittal letter; the
Procedures Checklists outlining applicable Title 15 sections for both custody and court holding
facilities; and individual Physical Plant Evaluations and Living Area Space Evaluations that
summarize each facility’s physical plant configuration. We encourage the practice of maintaining
a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections, that would also include documentation of
corrections made following the inspection. This file should be the first point of reference when
preparing for all future inspections.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are required by the County Health
Officer annually and the State Fire Marshal (or designee) biennially. Please consider our report
in conjunction with the reports from the local health officer and the fire authority for a
comprehensive perspective of your facility.
Inspections occurred as follows:
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Fire Medical / Environment Nutritional
Mental al Health
Health
Main Jail 2/02/2023 11/15/2022 11/15/2022 11/15/2022
Court 1/30/2023 11/14/2022 11/14/2022 N/A
Holding-
Oroville
Chico 1/24/2023 11/14/2022 11/14/2022 N/A
Court-
Holding
Both courthouses failed the fire inspections. Most items identified in the fire inspectors’ reports
did not apply to the holding area of the facility, but to other areas of the court. The individual
inspector’s comments and concerns were noted in local reports, including discussion of
maintenance and housekeeping issues. Refer to original local inspection reports for other
details.
In accordance with California Health and Safety Code § 101045, the County Health Officer’s
annual Medical/Mental Health inspections detention facilities. Please see inspector’s notes in
the local checklists and reports.
BSCC INSPECTION
Title 24, Physical Plant
Jail: Completed in 1965, the jail is evaluated against Title 24 standards from 1963 and 1994.1
The rated capacity is 614 inmates, 558 were housed at the time of our visit. The facility was
serviceable. No housing units were overcrowded. No issues of non-compliance were noted.
Butte County Superior Court - Oroville: Completed in 1996, this facility is evaluated against the
1994 and 2001 Title 24 standards. No issues of non-compliance were noted.
North Superior Court - Chico: Completed in 2015, this facility is evaluated against the 2010 Title
24 standards. No issues of non-compliance were noted.
Title 15, Minimum Standards – Procedural and Operational Review
Butte County Jail, #0340:
Prior to and during the inspection, BSCC staff received and reviewed applicable policy,
procedures, practices and supporting documentation as indicated. BSCC also reviewed a
variety of records to ensure that procedures relevant to Title 15 standards matched policy and
that all required procedures were being performed within regulated criteria. To assess the
1 Facilities are evaluated against the versions of Title 24 in effect at the time of construction or significant remodel.
It is common for different revisions of Title 24 to be applicable to a single facility.
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facility’s staffing levels, BSCC reviewed security logs, shift rosters, incident reports, and related
records which give insight to the facility’s operation.
In reviewing policies and procedures during the 2023-2024 cycle, consideration was given to
agency’s Emergency Suspension of Services related to the COVID-19 emergency measures
taken and authorized by the Board of State and Community Corrections. For the safety of the
inmates and staff, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office had suspended the following services at
times since the last BSCC Inspection:
Section 1061 Inmate Education Programs 04/07/2020 – 02/28/2022
Section 1062 Visitation 03/22/2020 – 09/26/2022
Section 1070 Individual /Family Service Programs 04/07/2020 – 02/28/2022
Section 1072 Religious Observances 04/07/2020 – 11/16/2022
Section 1267 Hair Care Services 01/12/2022 – 02/28/2022
BSCC staff reviewed policy and procedures for these sections and any mitigation measures
taken to minimize the impact of the suspension of these services while they were suspended.
All services have been reinstated and were reviewed.
Policy and procedures for the jail are found in Departmental Orders and Butte County Sheriff’s
Department Manual. The following items of non-compliance were identified:
Title 15, Section 1027.5: Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for
conducting safety checks that include a written plan that includes the documentation of
all safety checks. Documentation shall include initials or employee identification number
of staff who completed the safety check.
Changes to Title 15 that went into effect January of 2023 require the agency to modify
the format of their check sheet, to properly record the employee number of the employee
checking specific dorms and cells. All checks are being completed randomly and in
accordance with this section. BSCC staff reviewed January 2023 Safety Checks and was
unable to identify which employee had conducted the specific check. The agency is
updating the form, this will correct the finding.
Title 15, Section 1045: Public Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and
procedures for the dissemination of information to the public, to other government
agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have
available for review the Board of State and Community Corrections Minimum Standards
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for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations2
and specific facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated people.
The Sheriff’s Office makes the Custody Manual and Inmate Handbook available to the
public via website. Copies of the plan and Title 15 are made available to inmates and the
public. BSCC staff requested to view the facility's public information plan and Title 15
available to those in custody and the public. At the time, neither was available but the
compliance supervisor corrected this by printing both out. The plan and Title 15 are now
available at the public counter and the legal library, correcting this finding.
Title 15, Section 1053: Administrative Segregation
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and secure housing but shall not
involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmate and staff.
BSCC staff found that in cases where inmates need to be held pending an incident,
criminal/disruptive behavior, or self-harm, they are placed in rooms that are intended for
interviews or temporary processing, or in a Personal Detention Equipment (PDE) that is
typically used for telemedical interviews. Because the facility lacks safety cells or more
temporary holding cells, these rooms or PDEs are often used several hours and were not
designed with a bunk, toilet, or fountain. This deprives access to these items for the time
held until other arrangements or re-classification takes place. The agency is conducting
increased checks on these persons and regularly ensuring that they have water and food,
but these rooms or holding systems are not approved for housing.
Title 15, Section 1280: Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and
inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which
may be found.
BSCC staff found that due to the age of the facility and extensive use, the facility has
numerous maintenance and sanitation issues. A plan needs to be implemented that
ensures periodic inspection, with facility maintenance and verification by supervisory
staff. All items identified during the inspection have been submitted to the County
Maintenance Department for repair.
Butte County Superior Court – Oroville, #0355:
There were no items of non-compliance identified.
2 BSCC does not review all policies and procedures. We do not “approve” policies and procedures, nor do we
review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor,
risk manager and other persons deemed appropriate.
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North Superior Court – Chico, #0385:
There were no items of non-compliance identified.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring:
In accordance with the JJDPA, BSCC monitors jail facilities for compliance with one of four core
requirements of the Act - Separation of Juveniles from Incarcerated Adults. Minors are not
housed at the jail or the court holding facilities. No violations of the JJDPA were identified.
Corrective Action Plan:
All Title 15 areas of non-compliance were noted by Sheriff’s Office staff. BSCC staff requested
the agency submit a CAP by March 10, 2023. Additionally, initial preparation of the grounds for
construct of the SB 863 facility renovation is currently underway. Construction of the addition is
expected to begin in the next 18 months.
Technical Assistance:
At the conclusion of each inspection, BSCC staff offered an outbrief of findings to the Sheriff and
department senior management. This included an immediate review of the inspection and any
non-compliance issues. It also included potential courses of action in correcting those non-
compliance issues. Finally, the outbrief provided managers with technical assistance in
identifying hazards that may exist in the facility.
BSCC staff is pleased to see that Butte County and the Sheriff’s Office are continuing to work
through the planning phases for new construction and renovation. We were able to see the
proposed site and see available plans. We look forward to assisting the team in improving the
facility for their staff and inmates.
Captains Daryl Hovey and Brad Meyer; Lieutenants Jarred Agurkis, Robert Hadley, and Ryan
Gsell; Sergeants Douglas Bloomfield, Robert Allen; Deputies Ron Lorimor and Dan Angel; and
other key staff members were instrumental in the inspection process, and your facilities were
well prepared for our visit. The participation of command-level staff during our visits allows a
better examination of jail conditions and when appropriate, the rapid remedy of issues. We
particularly appreciate your participation in the debrief session at the conclusion of our visit.
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This concludes our inspection report for the 2023-2024 biennial inspection cycle of the Butte
County Jail and Superior Court Holding Facilities. We look forward to working with you in the
future to provide technical assistance during the Jail renovation. If you should have any
questions, please contact me at (916) 323-2613 or email at dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
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DALE MILLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Chair, Board of Supervisors, Butte County*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Butte*
County Administrator, Butte County*
Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, Butte County*
Captain Hovey, Custody Division, Butte County Sheriff’s Office (Electronic Copy)
*Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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ADULT TYPE II & III
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
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.
Butte County Jail Procedures Checklist #0340
Adult Type II & III PRO
Butte County Jail: 33 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA, 95965
(cid:32)Inspection Date: 02/10/2023
Inspection completed by Field Representative Dale Miller
§1020 Corrections Ocer Core Course
(a)In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I,
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Ocer Core Course” as described in Section
179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b)Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code
Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Ocer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
Inspector Notes
Butte County Sheriff’s Oce Custody Manual (CM)
CM 302.2 Minimum Training Requirements
§1021 Jail Supervisory Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements
pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Ocer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
Inspector Notes
CM 301.4 Training Ocer Program Supervisor
§1023 Jail Management Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
Inspector Notes
CM 301.4 Training Ocer Program Supervisor
§1025 Continuing Professional Training
With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training” specied in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
Inspector Notes
CM 309 Training Plan
BSCC STC found the Butte County Sheriff’s Oce in compliance for training during FY
2021-2022.
§1027 Number of Personnel
A sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the
implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately
available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sucient number of personnel for a specic facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a stang plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
stang 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 scal responsibility
for the facility.
Inspector Notes
CM 215 Stang Plan
CM 200.3 Supervision of Inmates
BSCC staff reviewed stang plan, duty rosters, and safety checks. Although the agency
is requiring mandatory overtime for personnel, minimum stang is being met and
appears to be adequate for this facility, operations, and programs. There are adequate
female staff assigned to ensure availability to any females in custody.
§1027.5 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(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.
(b)There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
(c)Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations.
(d)Safety checks shall occur at random or varied intervals.
(e)There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include:
(e)(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;
(e)(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and,
(e)(3) Initials or employee identication number of staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f)A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular dened intervals by a supervisor
or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
Inspector Notes
CM 504 Inmate Safety Checks
BSCC staff reviewed safety checks for August, November, and December of 2022, and
January 2023. All 2022 checks were in accordance with Title 15 requirements at the
time. Changes to Title 15 that went into effect January of 2023, require the agency to
modify the format of their check sheet to properly record the employee number of the
employee checking specic dorms and cells. All checks are being completed randomly
and inaccordance with this section. Agency is updating the form.
§1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general re and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030).
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in re and life safety
procedures that relate specically to the facility.
Inspector Notes
CM 302.2 Minimum Training Requirements
All personnel are trained during orientation and CORE training.
§1029 Policy and Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
separate manual to ensure condentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.
(a)The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a)(1) Table of organization, including channels of communications.
(a)(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility administrator/manager.
(a)(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds.
(a)(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407.
(a)(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received persons for release.
(a)(6) Security and control including:
physical counts,
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and,
key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security
measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specic to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(7) Emergency procedures include: (A) re suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these
regulations;
(a)(7)(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;
(a)(7)(C) mass arrests;
(a)(7)(D) natural disasters;
(a)(7)(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and,
(a)(7)(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices.
(a)(8) Suicide Prevention.
(a)(9) Separation of incarcerated persons.
(a)(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
reporting any abuse.
(a)(12) Release policy, including release planning for incarcerated persons.
(e)The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not
be limited to, the following:
(e)(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,
(e)(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly
posted at the facility.
Inspector Notes
Butte County Sheriff’s Oce Custody Manual (CM) last reviewed and updated
December 6, 2022. Manual is online and available to all personnel and the public.
CM 102 Custody Manual
CM 102.3.2 Command Staff
CM 101.3 Annual Review
PM 300 Use of Force
PM 300.3.6 Restriction on the Use of a Choke Hold
CM 511 Use of Restraints
CM 511.11 Pregnant Incarcerated Person
CM 508.3 Release Prior to Classication
CM 500 Inmate Management
CM 501 Inmate Counts
CM 512 Searches
CM 506.6 Conditions of Connement in Housing
CM 206.2.3 Key Control
§1030 Suicide Prevention Program
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and
provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following:
(a)Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates.
(b)Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c)Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting ocers, facility staff, medical and
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d)Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide.
(e)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk.
(f)Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures.
(g)Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts.
(h)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as dened by the facility
administrator.
Inspector Notes
CM 719.4 Screening and Intervention
CM 719.6 Suicide Watch
CM 719.6.1 Intervention
CM 719.6.2 Notication
CM 719.8 Follow-up
CM 719.9 Transportation
§1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local re
department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for
re suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)a re suppression pre-plan developed with the local re department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
(b)monthly re prevention inspections by facility staff with two-year retention of the inspection record;
(c)re prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which
requires inspections at least once every two years;
(d)an evacuation plan; and,
(e)a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of re.
Inspector Notes
CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
CM 402.7 Inspections: BSCC staff reviewed 20 inspections conducted over the last 24
months. There were four missing due to change over in personnel. The agency identied
this prior to this inspection and had already taken corrective action to ensure further
inspections are completed.
§1040 Population Accounting
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with applicable demographic information as described in
the Jail Prole Survey.
Inspector Notes
CM 501 Inmate Counts
CM 1101 Crowding
BSCC has received regular Jail Prole Surveys from Butte County Sheriff's Oce.
§1041 Records
(a)Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures
for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-
medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b)Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the connement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
Inspector Notes
CM 204 Inmate Records
CM 204.3 Record Maintenance
CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
CM 606.4 PREA Coordinator (i)
BSCC staff reviewed all reports of allegations of sexual abuse at the facility in the last
year. All reports meet the requirements of this section.
§1044 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written
records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to
an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
the facility manager or designee.
Inspector Notes
CM 205.2 Report Preparation: BSCC staff reviewed 12 Incident Reports completed in
the last year. These reports meet the standards of this section.
CM 205.3 Required Reporting
CM 205.3.2 Incident Reporting
PM 323 Report Preparation
§1045 Public Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material:
(a)The Board of State and Community Corrections Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
Corrected on Site
Copy of Title 15 was placed in the Law Library and front counter.
(b)Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated people as specied in sections:
(b)(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(b)(2) 1061, Education Plan
(b)(3) 1062, Visiting
(b)(4) 1063, Correspondence
(b)(5) 1064, Library Service
(b)(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time
(b)(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings
(b)(8) 1067, Access to Telephone
(b)(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel
(b)(10) 1069, Orientation
(b)(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs
(b)(12) 1071, Voting
(b)(13) 1072, Religious Observance
(b)(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure
(b)(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions
(b)(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons
(b)(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline
(b)(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline
(b)(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services
Inspector Notes
CM 211 Community Relations and Public Information Plan
The Sheriff’s Oce makes the CM and Inmate Handbook (IH) available to the public via
website. Copies of the plan and Title 15 are made available to inmates and the public.
BSCC staff requested to view the facility's public information plan and Title 15 available
to those in custody and the public. At the time, neither was available but the compliance
supervisor corrected this by printing up both. The plan and Title 15 are now available at
the public counter and the legal library.
§1046 Death in Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include the facility
administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and
supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies,
procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding
facility:
(b)(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(b)(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30
calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of
this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
Inspector Notes
CM 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
CM 513.3 Mandatory Reporting
CM 513.5 In-Custody Death Review
BSCC staff reviewed records of administrative reviews of all deaths in the facility over
the last year. These reviews were conducted in accordance with facility policies.
§1050 Classication Plan
(a)Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classication plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff.
Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available
number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classication plan shall be based on
objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and
a record of each person's classication level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish and implement a classication system which will
include the use of classication ocers or a classication committee in order to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall
include the use of as much information as is available about and from the incarcerated person and shall
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classication plan no more often than 30 days from their last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(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.
Inspector Notes
CM 508 Inmate Classication
CM 508.4 Classication Plan
CM 508.5 Initial Classication
CM 508.6 Classication Upon Housing
CM 508.7 Reviews and Appeals
CM 508.8 Housing Assignments
CM 508.11 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Considerations
BSCC staff interviewed one of the four classication deputies and 10 classication les.
All were conducted and maintained as required by this section.
§1051 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 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 identied by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from.
Inspector Notes
CM 508.4 Classication Plan
CM 707.3 Initial Health Appraisal
CM 710 Medical Screening
CM 714 Communicable Diseases: BSCC staff reviewed the Wellpath medical
questionnaire that all persons coming into custody receive. Communicable disease
questions are covered during intake.
§1052 Behavioral Crisis Identication
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identication or at
the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others.
Inspector Notes
CM 710.5 Health Appraisal
CM 710.5.2 Telehealth
§1053 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for
the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 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.
Inspector Notes:
Administrative separation and protective custody shall consist of separate and secure housing
but shall not involve any deprivation of privileges.
In cases where inmates need to be held pending an incident, criminal / disruptive behavior, or self-
harm, they are placed in rooms that are intended for interviews or temporary processing, or in a
Personal Detention Equipment (PDE) that is typically used for telemedical interviews.
Because the facility lacks safety cells or more temporary holding cells, these rooms or PDE are
often used several hours and were not designed with bunk, toilet, or fountain. This deprives access
to these items for the time held until other arrangements or re-classication takes place.
The agency is conducting increased checks on these persons and regularly ensuring that they
have water and food, but these rooms or holding systems are not approved for housing.
Butte County has secured new construction funding via SB 863 and continues to move forward
with a new housing unit to better serve the evolving inmate population. The new SB 863 addition
to the Butte County Jail is in design with an anticipated completion date of December 31, 2024.
This facility will include new sobering cells, safety cells, and additional resources for medical and
mental health treatment.
In the interim, all staff have been instructed to limit use of these rooms. Inmates who cannot be
rehoused will be moved to a holding cell located in the Docile Waiting/Intake area of the facility if
available. Inmates who are in temporary housing shall be properly documented and reviewed by a
supervisor.
A staff member shall conduct a face-to-face safety check of all disciplinary separation inmates at
least every 60 minutes on an irregular schedule. If an inmate is violent, has health problems, or
demonstrates unusual behavior, the face-to-face check by custody should occur more frequently
on an irregular schedule. Custody staff will document all checks, offering of uids and restroom
access hourly and meals will be served as scheduled. These actions mitigate any deprivation of
privileges the inmate may experience while temporarily detained in these rooms.
(b)Administrative separation must not adversely affect an incarcerated person’s health.
(c)Administrative separation may be used for incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of
activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility
operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Inuenced
or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of
the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of
escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d)Documentation indicating the necessity of administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.
(e)A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in
administrative separation.
Inspector Notes
CM 505 Special Management Inmates
CM 505 Denitions – Administrative Separation
CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate Separation (c), (d), (e), (f)
CM 505.4.1 Review Process
CM 505.5 Protective Custody
CM 505.8.1 Health Considerations (c)
§1055 Use of Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
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display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
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procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a
safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
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(b)A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or
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responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c)A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the
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time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral
to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d)The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health
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opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured
as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e)Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-
minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented.
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(f)Procedures shall be established to assure administration of necessary nutrition and uids.
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(g)People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sucient clothing or be provided with a
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suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specic identiable risks to
the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
Inspector Notes
There are no safety cells as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5.
§1056 Use of Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of
intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an evaluation by medical or
custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent medical problem, pursuant to section 1213
of these regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must receive an evaluation by responsible health care
staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than
every half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
Inspector Notes
CM 516 Sobering Cells
CM 516.1.1 Denitions – Sobering Cell
CM 516.3 Sobering Cell Procedures: (c) Qualied health care professionals shall assess
the medical condition of the inmate in the sobering cell at least every four (4) hours.
CM 516.3 Sobering Cell Procedures (b)
BSCC staff reviewed 13 random sobering cell records over the last year. All records
show checks meet the requirements of a sobering cell and checks were random.
Additionally, records show that medical staff check intoxicated persons on a regular
basis at every four hours.
§1057 Developmental Disabilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identication and evaluation, appropriate classication and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
conrmed to have a developmental disability for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Inspector Notes
CM 602 Inmates with Disabilities
CM 602.3 Jail Commander Responsibilities
§1058 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person 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:
(a)(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(a)(2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(a)(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
(a)(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
(a)(5) exercising of extremities.
(b)Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:
(b)(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
(b)(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.
(b)(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective.
(b)(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.
(b)(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(b)(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement.
(b)(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.
(b)(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 specied housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse.
(b)(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.
(b)(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement.
(b)(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.
Inspector Notes
CM 511 Use of Restraints
CM 511.2 Policy
CM 511.3 Authorized Restraint Devices
CM 511.4 Use of Restraints - Control
CM 511.5 Use of Restraints - Clinical
CM 511.6 Range of Motion
CM 511.7 Signs of Deterioration
CM 511.8 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
CM 511.10 Restrained Incarcerated Person Holding
PM 302 Handcung and Restraints
PM 303 Control Devices and Techniques
BSCC staff reviewed ten random uses of the restraint chair and WRAP Device/Cart over
the last year. All included an incident report, checks, and medical observation times. The
uses all meet the requirements of this section.
§1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Persons
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 in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2)An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(3)Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of 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 conrmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people.
Inspector Notes
PM 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
CM 511.11 Pregnant Incarcerated Person
CM 511.11.1 Inmates in Labor
§1059 DNA Collection, Use of Force
(a)Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace ocers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or
thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request.
(a)(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of reasonable force” shall be dened as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would
consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(a)(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b)The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include information that reects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c)If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for
the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal
proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively.
Inspector Notes
CM 517 Biological Samples
CM 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain Sample
CM 517.5.1 Video Recording
§1061 Education Program
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public
ocials an education program for incarcerated persons.
When such services are not made available by the appropriate public ocials, then the facility
administrator shall develop and implement an education program with available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be established. Modied academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility
rules and regulations.
Inspector Notes
CM 1005 Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs
CM 1005.1 Purpose and Scope
CM 1005.2 Policy
CM 1005.6 Eligibility Requirements
The Board of State and Community Corrections had approved the suspension of
Education Programs from April 7, 2020 until February 28, 2022 in response to the
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
§1062 Visiting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements:
(a)A visiting program which shall provide for:
(a)(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow.
(a)(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(a)(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week.
(b)Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c)The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section shall include provision for visitation by minor
children of the incarcerated person.
(d)Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulll
the requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person.
(e)Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or
video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is dened as the location where the incarcerated
person is housed.
(f)Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1,
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2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board
prior to June 27, 2017.
(g)If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the rst hour of remote
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video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Inspector Notes
CM 1010 Inmate Visitation
CM 1010.3 Procedures
CM 1010.3.2 Video Visitation not to Replace Visitation
CM 1010.5 Visiting Schedule
CM 1010.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting Privileges
Inmate Handbook (IH): Section 23 Public Visiting
Visitation is available in person. Visitation is conducted every Saturday and Sunday.
Times vary depending on assigned housing unit. Each person in custody may have two
visits per week for 45 minutes. Remote video visitation is also available for a fee.
Indigent persons in custody can request and receive a 15-minute free video visitation
per week.
The Board of State and Community Corrections had approved the suspension of
Visiting from March 22, 2020 until September 26, 2022 in response to the COVID-19
Public Health Emergency.
§1063 Correspondence
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide
that:
(a)there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b)an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be read when there is a valid security reason and the
facility manager or designee approves;
(c)jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s correspondence to or from state and federal courts,
any member of the State Bar or holder of public oce, and the State Board of State and Community
Corrections; however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash,
checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d)incarcerated persons may correspond, condentially, with the facility manager or the facility
administrator; and,
(e)those incarcerated persons who are without funds shall be permitted at least four postage paid
envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends
but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and
to the courts.
Inspector Notes
CM 1008 Inmate Mail
CM 1008.3 Mail Generally
CM 1008.4 Condential Correspondence
CM 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail by Staff
CM 1008.6.1 Designation of Staff Authorized to Read Mail
CM 1008.10 Indigent Inmate Requests for Writing Materials
§1064 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III,
and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media
and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal
reference material and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-
house or provided through access to the community.
Inspector Notes
CM 1007 Library Services
§1065 Exercise and Recreation
(a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for an
exercise and recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, which will allow a minimum of three
hours of exercise distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as are reasonable and
necessary to protect the facility's security and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program.
Inspector Notes
CM 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
CM 1004.3 Responsibilities
BSCC staff reviewed records of yard access and dayroom use. Additionally, inmates
were asked about availability to recreation. Staff determined that persons receive more
access to out of cell time then is required by this section.
§1066 Books, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Writings
(a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which
will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-
English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be
construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(a)(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any legitimate penological interest;
(a)(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail containing information concerning where, how, or
from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(a)(3) open and inspect any publications or packages received by an incarcerated person; and
(a)(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may have
in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
Inspector Notes
CM 1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers and Periodicals
CM 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and Periodicals
§1067 Access to Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone
or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal
Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech
impairments shall be provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-
party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be
withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
Inspector Notes
CM 1009 Inmate Telephone Access
§1068 Access to Courts and Counsel
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:
(a)unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these regulations, and,
(b)condential consultation with attorneys.
Inspector Notes
CM 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel
CM 1008.3 Mail Generally
CM 1008.4 Condential Correspondence
Additionally, legal consultation is available via in person visit at the legal library or video
to the local state college volunteers.
§1069 Orientation
(a)In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for
the implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the
time of placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to each person, including those with
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English prociency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules;
(a)(2) rules and disciplinary procedures;
(a)(3) grievance procedures;
(a)(4) programs and activities available and method of application;
(a)(5) medical and mental health services;
(a)(6) classication/housing assignments;
(a)(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known;
(a)(8) voting, including registration;
(a)(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment; and,
(a)(10) availability of personal care items and opportunities for personal hygiene.
Inspector Notes
CM 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation: Inmate Handbook (IH) is dated October
2022.
CM 503.3 Initial Orientation
CM 503.4 Orientation for Non-Readers, Visually Impaired, and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
Inmates
The agency also provides an orientation video shown at intake and available through
kiosk and tablets.
§1070 Individual/Family Service Programs
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the
community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the discretion of the facility administrator and may
include: (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2)
drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and
counseling; (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community
resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional
center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers.
Inspector Notes
CM 708.5 Family Planning Services
CM 1000 Inmate Programs and Services
CM 1003 Counseling Services
CM 1005 Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs
CM 1012 Inmate Work Program
IH Section 1, Sub 22
Additional programs are available through the sentinel system.
The Board of State and Community Corrections had approved the suspension of
Individual/Family Service Programs from April 7, 2020 until February 28, 2022 in
response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
§1071 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualied voters to
vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
Inspector Notes
CM 610 Inmate Voting
§1072 Religious Observances
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to
provide opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling
on a voluntary basis.
Inspector Notes
CM 1013 Religious Programs
The Board of State and Community Corrections had approved the suspension of
Religious Observances from April 7, 2020 until November 16, 2022 in response to the
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
§1073 Grievance Procedure
(a)Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers
shall develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated persons have the opportunity and
ability to submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions of connement, including but not limited
to: medical care; classication actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and
visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include:
(a)(1) a grievance form;
(a)(2) instructions for registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(a)(3) a process for submission and handling of anonymous grievances;
(a)(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level;
(a)(5) appeal to the next level of review;
(a)(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level of review which acts on the grievance;
(a)(7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed
a period of 15 calendar days;
(a)(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility;
(a)(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, appeal, response, and related documents to the
incarcerated person; and,
(a)(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct regular review of grievances, responses, and
appeals.
(b)Grievance System Abuse: The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the
submission of an excessive number of grievances.
Inspector Notes
CM 609 Inmate Grievances
CM 609.2 Policy
CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
IH Section 2
BSCC staff reviewed 12 random grievances submitted during the last 12 months. All
grievances reviewed meet the requirements of this section. Additionally, multiple
persons being held in custody were interviewed and stated that they have or know how
to submit grievances. Forms are available on kiosk and tablets.
§1080 Rules and Disciplinary Actions
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply and armatively and posted conspicuously in
housing units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions.
Inspector Notes
CM 600 Inmate Discipline
CM 600.2 Policy
CM 600.3.2 Posting
IH Section 3
§1081 Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated
persons. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements:
(a)Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules,
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, telephones, commissary, or
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b)Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act
and submitted to the disciplinary ocer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not
limited to:
(b)(1) Loss of good time/work time.
(b)(2) Placement in disciplinary separation.
(b)(3) Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary ocer to
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person shall be acted on with the following provisions and
within specied timeframes:
1.A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated
person.
2.Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after
the report has been submitted to the disciplinary ocer and the incarcerated person has been informed of
the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written
waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause.
3.The incarcerated person shall be permitted to appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The incarcerated person shall have access to staff or
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex.
4.A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been informed of
the charge(s) in writing.
5.Subsequent to nal disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary ocer, the charges and the
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee.
6.The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-nders about the evidence
relied on and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal
Code Section 4019.5.
7.There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c)Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively separating any
incarcerated person from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the person, staff, program, or community is
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d)Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
Inspector Notes
CM 505 Special Management Inmates
CM 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
CM 600.3.3 Rule Violation Reports
CM 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
CM 600.4.1 Multiple Minor Rule Violations
CM 600.4.2 Serious and Major Rule Violations
CM 600.4.3 Administrative Separation Housing
CM 600.5 Investigations
CM 600.6 Notications
CM 600.7 Hearing Ocer
CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
CM 600.8.3 Staff Assistance
CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
CM 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions
BSCC staff reviewed 12 random records of discipline that took place over the last year.
All reviewed records meet the requirements of this section.
§1082 Forms of Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary ocer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms
of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail.
(c)Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good
time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under
Penal Code Section 4019.
Inspector Notes
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions
Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of but not be limited to the following (15
CCR 1082):
•Loss of privileges
•Extra work detail
•Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours
•Removal from work details
•Forfeiture of work time credits earned under Penal Code § 4019
•Forfeiture of good time credits earned under Penal Code § 4019
•Disciplinary detention
§1083 Limitations of Disciplinary Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment.
Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or
psychological degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation
shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening
behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(a)(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fteen days thereafter until
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented.
(a)(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specied in
Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specied in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except
that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by
the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(a)(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
(b)The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code
section 4019.5)
(c)In no case shall a safety cell, as specied in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
disciplinary purposes.
(d)No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level
of personal hygiene as specied in Section 1265 of these regulations.
(e)Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure.
(f)Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager.
(g)In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
Inspector Notes
CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions: Disciplinary separation in excess of 30
days without review by the Jail Commander is prohibited. The review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every 15 days
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. In no case shall a safety cell, as
specied in the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy, be used for disciplinary purposes.
§1084 Disciplinary Records
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
This requirement may be satised by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
Inspector Notes
CM 600.3.3 Rule Violation Reports
BSCC staff reviewed 12 disciplinary records from the past year. All of the samples
reviewed met the requirements of this section.
§1206.5 Management of Communicable Diseases in a Custody Setting
(a)The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health ocer,
shall develop a written plan to address the identication, treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
identication of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health ocials for follow-up treatment in the community. The
plan shall reect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff.
(b)Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator
and the county health ocer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable
state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(b)(1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported;
(b)(2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports;
(b)(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated persons and custody staff;
(b)(4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to
others;
(b)(5) Medical condentiality requirements;
(b)(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected
incarcerated persons;
(b)(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person that address the limits of condentiality; and,
(b)(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable
disease.
Inspector Notes
CM 505 Special Management Inmates
CM 714 Communicable Diseases
CM 714.1 Purpose and Scope
CM 714.2.1 Exposure Control Ocer
CM 714.2.2 Procedures
CM 714.3.4 Communication
CM 714.7.5 Condentiality of Reports
CM 714.7.8 Exposure From an Inmate
§1211 Sick Call
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention.
Inspector Notes
CM 701.3 Access to Care
BSCC staff interviewed the WelPath medical care provider. The site administrator
advised that sick call was conducted daily and there was regular access to all medical
staff services.
§1260 Standard Institutional Clothing
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)Clean socks and footwear;
(b)Clean outergarments; and,
(c)Clean undergarments;
(c)(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and
(c)(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional
undergarments and footwear specied in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the facility has the
primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably tted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of
stains. Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and
gender expression.
Inspector Notes
CM 806.4.2 Clothing Issue
BSCC staff inspected supplies of clothing and viewed those worn by those in custody.
Clothing appeared clean and serviceable.
§1264 Control of Vermin in Personal Clothing
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing
shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
Inspector Notes
CM 806.4.2 Clothing Issue: All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free of
holes or tears, reasonably tted, durable, easily laundered and repaired.
BSCC staff checked the supply of institutional undergarments and clothing. All appear
clean and serviceable.
§1265 Issue of Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners,
and tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is
unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the
absence of a canteen, shall be issued:
(a)Toothbrush,
(b)Dentifrice,
(c)Soap,
(d)Comb, and
(e)Shaving implements.
Personal care items shall be issued within the rst 12 hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be
disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations.
Inspector Notes
CM 607.8 Personal Care Items
CM 806.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates: Inmates shall not be required to share personal
care items or disposable razors.
§1266 Showering
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it must be approved by the facility
manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented.
Inspector Notes
CM 607.7 Showering
§1267 Hair Care Services
(a)Hair care services shall be available.
(b)Except those who may not shave for reasons of identication in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c)Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering
and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
Inspector Notes
CM 607 Grooming
CM 607.4 Shaving
CM 607.6 Grooming Equipment
The Board of State and Community Corrections had approved the suspension of Hair
Care Services from January 12, 2022 until February 28, 2022 in response to the COVID-
19 Public Health Emergency.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates and was informed hair care is offered every two weeks
and they were very satised with the service.
§1270 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area
who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b)one mattress cover or one sheet;
(c)one towel; and,
(d)one blanket or more depending up on climatic conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and (d) above be provided prior to the rst night in the
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
incarcerated person.
Inspector Notes
CM 806.4.1 Bedding Issue - Upon entering a living area of the Butte County Sheriff's
Oce jail every inmate who is expected to remain overnight.
BSCC staff checked supplies and found bedding and linen supplies were serviceable.
§1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an
acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a
regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe
conditions or work practices which may be found.
Inspector Notes:
In an effort to ensure facility sanitation, safety and maintenance continues to be a high priority, a
supervisor has been assigned to track outstanding work orders and to review the maintenance list
for matters affecting health, safety, and security.
The on-duty supervisor will brief maintenance personnel of any work orders that require
immediate attention, a walk-through of the facility with maintenance personnel will be conducted
on a regular basis to ensure identication of concerns and the completion of work orders.
The covered exercise yard is not currently in use, pending repair. Inmates are offered one hour of
yard time ve days a week, weather permitting.
Inspector Notes
CM 800 Sanitation Inspections - Housing units will be cleaned daily prior to 10:00 AM.
Due to the age of the facility and extensive use, the facility has numerous maintenance
and sanitation issues. Examples of these issues include:
Sobering cells have damage to the padding.
The inmate workers’ quarter’s shower has broken and missing tiles.
The female dormitory's shower has broken and missing tiles
Covered exercise yard has been closed for several months after an escape.
Cracked windows in the administrative separation area and in the exercise yard.
Several showers, fountains, and toilets are not operating properly.
Detention of Minors
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections including those summarizing the regulations
N/A
identied in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b),
207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not conned or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners.
N/A
Reference: WIC 208
Inspector Notes
There are no minors held in this facility.
§1101 Restrictions on Contact with Incarcerated Adults
The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
N/A
dened in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults conned in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations
where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in
the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or
the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating
in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
§1102 Classication
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of
N/A
staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following:
(a)a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard
N/A
to self or others while conned at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
(b)a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
N/A
mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall be established by the
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator.
(c)a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who
N/A
present a suicide risk.
(d)provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
N/A
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
§1103 Release Procedures
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the release of a minor. The minor's personal
N/A
clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or
consent.
§1104 Supervision of Minors
The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for:
N/A
(a)continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond;
N/A
and,
(b)safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
N/A
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented
by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive
behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented.
§1105 Recreational Programs
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program
N/A
that shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and
comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
§1106 Disciplinary Procedures
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general
N/A
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in
which the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered,
pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-
1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a)Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room
N/A
connement for disciplinary purposes.
(b)Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
N/A
(b)(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations.
N/A
(c)Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond ve days without subsequent review.
N/A
(d)Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not t the violation;
N/A
(d)(2) corporal punishment;
N/A
(d)(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
N/A
(d)(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specically designated for the detention
N/A
of minors;
(d)(5) deprivation of food; and,
N/A
(d)(6) room connement.
N/A
§1120 Education Program for Minors in Jails
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
N/A
Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required
by Section 48200 of the Education Code.
§1122.5 Pregnant Minors
(a)The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies
N/A
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
N/A
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:
(b)(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not
N/A
be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(b)(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the
N/A
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety
and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(b)(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of
N/A
a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(b)(4) Upon conrmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
N/A
and policies governing pregnant minors.
§1047 Serious Illness or Injury of a Minor in an Adult Detention Facility
The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notication of the court of jurisdiction
N/A
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.
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0340
FACILITY: Butte County Jail TYPE: II RC: 614
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE:February 8, 2023
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
Booking and Receiving (Post 14 on safety check log)
#1 Holding 1994 1 9 (9) 14.3 x 7.0 1 1 1
NOTE: Benches: 6 ft and 8 ft
#1 Sobering 1994 1 6 (6) 12.8 x 9.0 1 1 1
NOTE: Alternate Means of Compliance approved on November 18, 1999 – low ceiling height.
#2 Sobering 1994 1 4 (4) 12.8 x 6.6 1 1 1
NOTE: Alternate Means of Compliance approvedon November 18, 1999 –low ceiling height.
#2 Holding 1994 1 8 (8) 12.8 x 7.3 1 1 1
NOTE: Alternate Means of Compliance approved on November 18, 1999 –low ceiling heights. 12 feet of bench. Bench: 6 feet. 4
booking enclosures. Two showers available in hall.
#3 Holding 1994 1 1 (1)
NOTE: Room is equipped with a removable restraint chair.
Medical Unit (Post 16 safety checks)
P1 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 11.6 x 7.6 1 1 1
P2 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 11.6 x 7.6 1 1 1
P3 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 11.6 x 7.6 1 1 1
NOTE: One shower available in hall. Cells are used for Admin. Seg/Disc and Isolation. Unit is unisex. Table and seating in dayroom.
Dayroom measures 1682.66 square feet.
Female Housing (Post 16 safety checks for Q, S & T; combination of Post 15 and 17 safety checks for R, T, U & W)
S1 Multiple 1963 1 16 16 16 62.0 x 30.5 x 10.0 2 3 2 1
Q1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
R1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
R2 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
R3 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
R4 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
R6 Multiple 1963 1 8 8 8 19.5 x 30.0 x 10.0 2 2 2 1
R7 Multiple 1963 1 8 8 8 17.5 x 30.0 x 10.0 2 2 2 1
T1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
T2 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
T3 Multiple 1963 1 16 16 16 31.0 x 61.0 x 10.0 2 3 3 1
T4 Multiple 1963 1 16 16 16 31.0 x 61 x 10.0 2 3 3 1
U1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
U2 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
U3 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 1 1 1
W1 Multiple 1963 1 12 12 12 28.5 x 30.5 x 10.0 2 3 3 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.
0340 Butte County Jail II LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
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
W2 Multiple 1963 1 5 5 5 14.5 x 17.0 10.3 1 1 1
W3 Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 8.5 x 23.5 x 10.0 1 1 1 1
W4 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 x 10.0 1 1 1
W5 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6.0 x 7.5 x 10.0 1 1 1
W6 Double 1963 1 2 2 2 9.10x 9.10 x 10 1 1 1
NOTES: Q1, T1 and T2 are unisex cells. 4 beds were added to T3 and T4. Completed remodeling W6 cell on 10/7/03. (Was a detox
cell.) One shower in hall with handicap accessibility.
Male Workers Housing (Post 16 safety checks)
North Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 65.0 x40.0 x 11.0 4 6 1 3
South Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 65.0 x 40.0 x 11.0 4 4 6 1 3
NOTES: A table and 6 seats were added to North dorm seating for total 48.
Male Housing Unit – Building C Charlie (Maximum) (Post 18 safety checks)
Unit A Single 1994 16 1 1 16 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 2
Unit B Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 2
Unit C Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 2
Unit D Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 2
Unit E Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 2
Unit F Double 1994 16 2 2 32 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 2
NOTES: Dayroom sufficient square footage. Single cells are irregular shaped. Sufficient square footage. Unit A & B maximum
security.
Male Housing Unit – Building D Delta (Minimum) (Post 19 safety checks)
Unit G Dorm 1994 1 40 40 40 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 4 1 5 1 2
Unit H Dorm 1994 1 40 40 40 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 4 1 5 1 2
Unit J Dorm 1994 1 40 40 40 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 4 1 5 1 2
Unit K Dorm 1994 1 40 40 40 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 4 1 5 1 2
Unit L Dorm 1994 1 40 40 40 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 4 1 5 1 2
Unit M Dorm 1994 1 40 40 40 13.0 x 6.0 x 10.0 4 1 5 1 2
NOTES: Dayrooms: Sufficient square footage – excess of 1,200 per pod. Appropriate numbers of seating, tables in each pod. Unit M
has handicap accessible fixture and showers. Square footage for dayroom space included both dorms and dayroom. Double bunked units
at 72.5 square feet. Excess of 2,900 square feet in each pod.
*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.
0340 Butte County Jail II LASE 23-24 -2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
STATE CORRECTIONS STANDARDS AUTHROITY- BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 0340
FACILITY NAME: Butte County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: OTHER: 1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: February 9, 2023
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2) X Alternate Means of Complianceapproved for low
ceiling height in Holding #2.
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons. X
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) X Gun lockers are available at all entrances to the
secure areas.
External to the security area and equipped with individual
compartments, locks and keys.
Detoxification Cells (2.4) X Alternate Means of Compliance approved for low
ceiling heights in sobering cells #1 and #2.
Limited to no more than 15 inmates
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate X
Contain toilet. X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain washbasin. X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain drinking fountain X
Adequate visual observation X
Padding recommended X
4-73: Padding required.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X
Available in booking/reception
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X
Available for inmate valuables
0340 Butte County Jail II PHY 23-24 -1 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98)
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Telephone (2.1) X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X 1963 & 1994 regulations.
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of X
8 feet
4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height of
8 feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet
Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X X
76" mattress.
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X 1963 regulations.
A capacity of more than 2 persons
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate X
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate
Toilet and washbasin X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X X
76" mattress
Safety Cells (2.5) X No safety cells. Other rooms and cells have been
designated to hold inmates requiring special
handling and observation.
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of X
8 feet
4-73: Minimum 6-footwidth; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) X
Equipped with solid security door and view panel X
Padded floor, door and walls X
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light X
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8) X 1994 regulations.
Capacity of 4-50 inmates
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate X
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate
A least 10-footceilings if double bunked X
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio X
4-73: Drinking fountain X
0340 Butte County Jail II PHY 23-24 - 2 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98)
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Showers (3.4) X
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio
Lighting (3.6) X
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision X
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6 X
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling system
Dayrooms (2.9) X
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
dormitories
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II
and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I
Exercise Area (2.10) X
Available in Type II and III facilities
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) X
Available in Type II and III facilities
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs.
Dining Facilities (2.17) X
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
persons or more)
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmates dining.
Visiting (2.18) X
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security X
facilities
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Janitor Closet (2.20) X
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop sink
0340 Butte County Jail II PHY 23-24 - 3 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98)
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Storage Space (2.21) X
Adequate space available
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) X
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of alerting
staff in a central control.
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] X
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required.
Emergency Power (2.24) X
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication and alarm systems.
0340 Butte County Jail II PHY 23-24 - 4 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98)
ADULT COURT HOLDING (CH)
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
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.
Butte County Court Holding Procedures Checklist #0355
Adult CH PRO
North Butte Co. Court Holding: 1775 Concord Ave, Chico, CA, 95928
Status: DONE
Inspection Date: 02/08/2023
Inspection completed by Field Representative Dale Miller
§1024 Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training
shall include, but not be limited to: (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons; (d) emergency procedures and planning, re and life safety; and, (e)
suicide prevention; (f) de-escalation; (g) juvenile procedures; (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. 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 in any event not more than six months after the
date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental Core training,
pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Ocer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of
the requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour
refresher.
Inspector Notes
Butte County Sheriff’s Oce’s Court Holding Facility Manual (FM)
FM 2.1024 Court Holding Facility Training
BSCC staff reviewed training records for Court Holding staff. All had received training
on March 7, 2021.
§1027 Number of Personnel
A sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the
implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately
available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sucient number of personnel for a specic facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a stang plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
stang 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 scal responsibility
for the facility.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1027 Number of Personnel
BSCC staff reviewed duty rosters and safety checks. BSCC staff found that there
appears to be adequate staff for this facility and operation. Female personnel are on
duty in the facility anytime a female is in custody. If there is not a female deputy on duty
at the court, female staff from the transportation unit will stay with the female in
custody.
§1027.5 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(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.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include:
(e)(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;
(e)(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and,
(e)(3) Initials or employee identication number of staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular dened intervals by a supervisor
or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1027.5 Safety Checks - (a) Cell checks shall be made every sixty (60) minutes on
all prisoners by a visual check.
BSCC staff reviewed the last year of safety checks. There were 5 persons held in court
holding through 2022. All checks were completed as per this section.
§1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general re and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030[c])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in re and life safety
procedures that relate specically to the facility.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
§1029 Policy and Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
separate manual to ensure condentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including
channels of communications.
(a)(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility administrator/manager.
(a)(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds.
(a)(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407.
(a)(6) Security and control including physical counts of and searches of the facility and incarcerated
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including security measures specic to prevention of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(7) Emergency procedures include:
(a)(7)(A) re suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these regulations;
(a)(7)(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;
(a)(7)(C) mass arrests;
(a)(7)(D) natural disasters;
(a)(7)(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and,
(a)(7)(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices.
(a)(8) Suicide Prevention.
(a)(9) Separation of incarcerated persons.
(a)(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
reporting any abuse.
(a)(12) Release policy, including release planning for incarcerated persons.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure condentiality.
(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, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not
be limited to, the following:
(e)(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,
(e)(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly
posted at the facility.
Inspector Notes
Butte County Sheriff’s Oce’s Court Holding Facility Manual (FM)
Revised August 26, 2022.
In addition to the Court Holding Manual, the Butte County Sheriff’s Oce Policy Manual
(PM) and the Butte County Sheriff's Custody Manual (CM) are used for operational
policies throughout the county.
PM 200 Organizational Structure and Responsibility
PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator - Annual review and evaluation of security measures
including internal and external security measures, sanitation, safety, and maintenance.
BSCC staff reviewed the Administrator's security review dated February 3, 2023.
PM 300 Use of Force
PM 300.3.6 Restrictions on the Use of a Choke Hold
FM 2.1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Inmates
FM 2.1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning
PM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
PM 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and Retaliation
BSCC staff veried that signs are posted in public and holding areas that inform
persons on how to report sexual assault and sexual abuse of persons in custody.
§1030 Suicide Prevention Program
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and
provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting ocers, facility staff, medical and
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk.
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts.
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as dened by the facility
administrator.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1030 Suicide Prevention Program
FM 2.1024 Court Holding Facility Training
FM 2.1003 Pre-Booking Procedures
PM 900.10 Release and/or Transfer - Member transporting the individual shall ensure
such risks are communicated to intake personnel.
PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
PM 2.1027.5 Safety Checks
PM 408 Crisis Intervention Incidents
FM 2.1046 Death in Custody
§1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local re
department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for
re suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a re suppression pre-plan developed with the local re department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly re prevention inspections by facility staff basis with two year retention of the inspection
record;
(c) re prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which
requires inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and,
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of re.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning - A re prevention inspection for the court
holding facility will be conducted monthly at the direction of the Court Sergeant.
BSCC staff reviewed two years of court holding personnel-completed inspections and
found these inspections are in accordance with this section.
Cal Fire conducted an inspection of the entire courthouse on January 23, 2023. The
courthouse failed the inspection. Issues with the holding facility have been addressed.
Emergency housing is at the county jail.
§1044 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written
records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to
an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
the facility manager or designee.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1044 Incident Reports - Written record of all incidents or crimes which result in
damage to county property or physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to any
employee (including court attendants and deputies), prisoner, or other person in the
holding facility.
BSCC staff asked to review all incidents that occurred in the holding facility over the last
year. There were no incidents reported.
§1046 Death in Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include the facility
administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and
supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies,
procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding
facility:
(b)(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(b)(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30
calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of
this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1046 Death in Custody - A medical and operational review of deaths and suicide
attempts pursuant to 15 CCR 1046.
PM 312.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a Juvenile - In the case of a
death, provide a report to the Attorney General under Government Code § 12525 within
10 calendar days of the death. Forwarding the same report to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within the same time frame.
BSCC staff requested to review all incidents over the last year. There were no deaths in
this holding facility.
§1050 Classication Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to
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 conned 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.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1050 Classication Plan - The court holding facility will follow the classication
plan in use by the Butte County Main Jail to the fullest extent possible given the space
and accommodation limitations of the facilities available.
The supervisor may make other segregation or classication of prisoners as is deemed
necessary to provide for the safety of staff, and prisoners (as in the case of violent or
high-risk prisoners), or to aid in an inves tigation.
§1051 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 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 identied by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1051 Communicable Diseases - If a prisoner shows signs of injury or illness, or if
the prisoner claims to be injured or ill, the prisoner is to be transported to the jail medical
unit. Each remand/fresh arrest prisoner brought into the holding facility should be
screened with great care for any health or medical problems.
The oor ocer will complete the “communicable diseases questionnaire”.
BSCC staff reviewed the medical intake questionnaire and found it to meet the
requirements of this section.
§1052 Behavioral Crisis Identication
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identication or at
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the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1052 Mentally Disordered and Developmentally Disabled Inmates - The person
shall be removed as soon as possible to either Butte County Mental Health or the Butte
County Jail at the superviso r's direction. Persons are not held in this facility for 24
hours. Such a person may be held temporarily, at the holding facility, but will be housed
alone and will be monitored on a constant basis.
§1053 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for
the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 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.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect an incarcerated person’s health.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of
activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility
operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Inuenced
or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of
the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of
escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in
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administrative separation.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1053 Administrative Segregation - Consists of separate housing or holding but
shall not involve any deprivation of privileges. For prisoners who are determined to be
prone to escape, to assault staff or other prisoners, or likely to need protection from
other prisoners.
Persons are not held longer than 12 hours in the court holding facility.
PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement - All persons in custody of the court holding have
been through the County Jail’s classication process or will be taken to the jail for
screening.
§1057 Developmental Disabilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identication and evaluation, appropriate classication and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
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conrmed to have a developmental disability for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1052 Mentally Disordered and Developmentally Disabled Inmates - The person
shall be removed as soon as possible to either Butte County Mental Health or the Butte
County Jail. Far Northern Regional Center should be contacted to determine if the
inmate already receives services and for additional guidance and resources.
This is a court holding facility and persons are not held for over 12 hours.
§1058 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person 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:
(a)(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(a)(2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(a)(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
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(a)(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
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(a)(5) exercising of extremities.
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:
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(b)(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
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(b)(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the
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destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(b)(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
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escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective.
(b)(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager,
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the facility watch commander, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour.
(b)(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
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(b)(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of
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placement.
(b)(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.
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(b)(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
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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 specied housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse.
(b)(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that
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an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be
taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(b)(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
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maximum time limits for placement.
(b)(11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be
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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.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1058 Use of Restraint-Related Devices - 1. Restraint devices may include, but are
not limited to:
(a) Padded belts and cuffs.
(b) Metal hand and leg irons.
(c) Leg brace.
(d) Spit guards.
There is no restraint chair or WRAP used in the Court Holding facility. Anyone who is or
becomes violent, suicidal, or destructive is transported to county jail.
§1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Persons
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 in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of 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 conrmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Inmates
§1068 Access to Courts and Counsel
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) condential consultation with attorneys.
§1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an
acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a
regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe
conditions or work practices which may be found.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1280 Facility Sanitation - At the beginning of their shifts, oor ocers shall
visually inspect the cells, booking area, interview room and sally-port.
Janitorial services and maintenance is performed in accordance with contracts at the
court. BSCC staff walked through the entire holding facility and found it to be clean and
operational.
Detention of Minors
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
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10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
Inspector Notes
No minors are held in secure custody in this court. Juvenile Probation Ocers escort all
minors in and out of the court.
§1122.5 Pregnant Minors
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies
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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
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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:
(b)(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg
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irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(b)(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
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wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(b)(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of
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a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(b)(4) Upon conrmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
N/A
and policies governing pregnant minors.
§1161 Conditions of Detention
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the following:
N/A
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
N/A
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an established classication plan.
N/A
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both
N/A
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
N/A
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 notication 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 sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of
N/A
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 Classication
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to
N/A
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
conned 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 conned there as required by
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
§1047 Serious Illness or Injury of a Minor in an Adult Detention Facility
The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notication of the court of jurisdiction
N/A
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.
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
State Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0355
FACILITY: Butte County Court Holding (Oroville) TYPE: CH RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE:February 7, 2023
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
14 Holding 1994 1 (16) (16) (12’ x 17’ x 8’2”) 1 1 1
Note: Bench length of 33 feet. Capacity based on fixtures.
15 Holding 1994 1 (12) (12) (15’8” x 11” x 8’2’) 1 1 1
Note: Bench length of 18 feet. Capacity based on bench space.
16 Holding 1994 1 (8) (8) (13’2”x 9’ x 8’2”) 1 1 1
Note: Bench length of 12 feet. Capacity based on bench space.
42 Holding 1994 1 (6) (6) (8’ x 7’ x 8’2”) 1 1 1
Note: Bench length is 10 feet. Capacity based on bench space.
43 Holding 1994 1 (6) (6) (8’ x 9’3” x 9’6”) 1 1 1
Note: Bench length of 10 feet. Capacity based on bench space.
2018-20 Updated measurements of cells and benches entered. Cells 42 & 43 are on upper floor. Both cells are designed to allow for
attorney interview; specific policy developed.
78 Holding 2001 1 (3) (3) (10’6” x 5’ x 8’) 1 1 1
79 Holding 2001 1 (3) (3) (10’6” x 5’ x 10’) 1 1 1
74 Holding 2001 1 (10) (10) (10’6” x 9’ x 10’) 1 1 1
75 Holding 2001 1 (10) (10) (10’6” x 9’ x 10’) 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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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005
BSCC Code: 0355
FACILITY NAME: Butte County Court Holding (Oroville) FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: February 7, 2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) 1994 regulations.
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these X
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) 1994 & 2001 regulations.
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 X
and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
X
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking
fountains as specified by these regulations
X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
01: Name change to “sobering cell” X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility. X
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least X
6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor,
X
with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a X
view of the entire cell
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches
high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of X
the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to
inmate occupant. X
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire
X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
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,
X
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
X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) 2001 regulations.
Available and provides for confidentiality X
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
X
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 X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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
X
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4) (NA in CH) This is a Court Holding Facility.
Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5) This is a Court Holding Facility.
(NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer than
12 hours)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete; X
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision.
X
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
X
inches in on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8) There are no sobering or safety cells in this
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification- facility.
sobering cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are X
equipped with an tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by
the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
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
X
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
X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT COURT HOLDING (CH)
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
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.
Butte County Courthouse Procedures Checklist #0385
Adult CH PRO
Butte County Courthouse: 1 Court Street, Oroville, CA, 95965
Status: DONE
Inspection Date: 02/07/2023
Inspection completed by Field Representative Dale Miller
§1024 Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training
shall include, but not be limited to: (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons; (d) emergency procedures and planning, re and life safety; and, (e)
suicide prevention; (f) de-escalation; (g) juvenile procedures; (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. 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 in any event not more than six months after the
date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental Core training,
pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Ocer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of
the requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour
refresher.
Inspector Notes
Butte County Sheriff’s Oce’s Court Holding Facility Manual (FM)
FM 2.1024 Court Holding Facility Training
BSCC staff reviewed training records of all persons assigned to work detention in the
Court Holding. All personnel had completed the required training on March 7, 2021.
§1027 Number of Personnel
A sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the
implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately
available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sucient number of personnel for a specic facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a stang plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
stang 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 scal responsibility
for the facility.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1027 Number of Personnel
BSCC staff reviewed daily assignment rosters and safety checks. Reports indicate that
the facility is at an acceptable level of stang for this facility.
§1027.5 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(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.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include:
(e)(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;
(e)(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and,
(e)(3) Initials or employee identication number of staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular dened intervals by a supervisor
or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1027.5 Safety Checks - (a) Cell checks shall be made every sixty (60) minutes on
all prisoners by a visual check.
BSCC staff reviewed all safety checks conducted in 2022. All checks meet the
requirements of this section.
§1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general re and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030[c])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in re and life safety
procedures that relate specically to the facility.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
§1029 Policy and Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
separate manual to ensure condentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been deleted.
(a)The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including
channels of communications.
(a)(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility administrator/manager.
(a)(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds.
(a)(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407.
(a)(6) Security and control including physical counts of and searches of the facility and incarcerated
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including security measures specic to prevention of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(7) Emergency procedures include:
(a)(7)(A) re suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these regulations;
(a)(7)(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;
(a)(7)(C) mass arrests;
(a)(7)(D) natural disasters;
(a)(7)(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and,
(a)(7)(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices.
(a)(8) Suicide Prevention.
(a)(9) Separation of incarcerated persons.
(a)(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
reporting any abuse.
(a)(12) Release policy, including release planning for incarcerated persons.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure condentiality.
(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, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not
be limited to, the following:
(e)(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,
(e)(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly
posted at the facility.
Inspector Notes
Butte County Sheriff’s Oce’s Court Holding Facility Manual (FM)
Revised August 26, 2022.
In addition to the Court Holding Manual, the Butte County Sheriff’s Oce Policy Manual
(PM), and the Butte County Custody Manual (CM) are used for operational policies
throughout the county. The PM was last revised on December 29, 2022.
PM 200 Organizational Structure and Responsibility
PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator
PM 300 Use of Force
PM 300.3.6 Restrictions on the Use of a Choke Hold
FM 2.1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Inmates
PM 900.11 Assigned Administrator - Annual review and evaluation of security measures
including internal and external security measures, sanitation, safety, and maintenance.
BSCC staff received and reviewed the Administrator's Annual Security Review
completed on February 3, 2023.
§1030 Suicide Prevention Program
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and
provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting ocers, facility staff, medical and
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk.
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts.
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as dened by the facility
administrator.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1030 Suicide Prevention Program
FM 2.1024 Court Holding Facility Training
FM 2.1003 Pre-Booking Procedures
PM 900.10 Release and/or Transfer - Member transporting the individual shall ensure
such risks are communicated to intake personnel.
PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
PM 2.1027.5 Safety Checks
FM 2.1046 Death in Custody
PM 408 Crisis Intervention Incidents
§1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local re
department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for
re suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)a re suppression pre-plan developed with the local re department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
(b)monthly re prevention inspections by facility staff basis with two year retention of the inspection
record;
(c)re prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which
requires inspections at least once every two years;
(d)an evacuation plan; and,
(e)a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of re.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning - A re prevention inspection for the court
holding facility will be conducted monthly at the direction of the Court Sergeant.
The Fire Marshal will conduct an annual re inspection with the assistance of this oce,
as required.
Emergency housing is at the county jail.
BSCC staff reviewed two years of staff-conducted re and life safety inspections.
Cal Fire had completed an inspection of the Courthouse on February 1, 2023. The
inspection indicated that the courthouse failed the inspection, but did not indicate that
the court holding was the cause of the failure.
§1044 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written
records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to
an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
the facility manager or designee.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1044 Incident Reports - Written record of all incidents or crimes which result in
damage to county property or physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to any
employee (including court attendants and deputies), prisoner, or other person in the
holding facility.
BSCC staff reviewed all incident reports for the court holding and found they meet the
requirements of this section.
§1046 Death in Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include the facility
administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and
supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies,
procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding
facility:
(b)(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(b)(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30
calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of
this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1046 Death in Custody - A medical and operational review of deaths and suicide
attempts pursuant to 15 CCR 1046.
PM 312.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a Juvenile - In the case of a
death, provide a report to the Attorney General under Government Code § 12525 within
10 calendar days of the death. Forwarding the same report to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within the same time frame.
BSCC staff requested to review any incidents since the last inspection. No deaths had
occurred in the court holding facility.
§1050 Classication Plan
(b)Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to
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 conned 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.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1050 Classication Plan - The court holding facility will follow the classication
plan in use by the Butte County Main Jail to the fullest extent possible given the space
and accommodation limitations of the facilities available.
§1051 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 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 identied by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1051 Communicable Diseases - If a prisoner shows signs of injury or illness, or if
the prisoner claims to be injured or ill, the prisoner is to be transported to the jail medical
unit.
Each remand/fresh arrest prisoner brought into the holding facility should be screened
with great care for any health or medical problems.
The oor ocer will complete the “communicable disease questionnaire."
BSCC staff reviewed and veried that communicable disease questions were part of the
medical questionnaire.
§1052 Behavioral Crisis Identication
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identication or at
N/A
the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1052 Mentally Disordered and Developmentally Disabled Inmates - The person
shall be removed as soon as possible to either Butte County Mental Health or the Butte
County Jail at the superviso r's direction.
Persons are not held in this facility for 24 hours. Such a person may be held temporarily,
at the holding facility, but will be housed alone and will be monitored on a constant
basis.
§1053 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for
the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include:
(a)Administrative separation may consist of separate 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.
(b)Administrative separation must not adversely affect an incarcerated person’s health.
(c)Administrative separation may be used for incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of
activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility
operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Inuenced
or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of
the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of
escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d)Documentation indicating the necessity of administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.
(e)A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in
N/A
administrative separation.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1053 Administrative Segregation - Consist of separate housing or holding but
shall not involve any deprivation of privileges. For prisoners who are determined to be
prone to escape, to assault staff or other prisoners, or likely to need protection from
other prisoners.
PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement - All persons in custody of the court holding have
been through the County Jail’s classication process or will be taken to the jail for
screening.
§1057 Developmental Disabilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identication and evaluation, appropriate classication and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
N/A
conrmed to have a developmental disability for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1052 Mentally Disordered and Developmentally Disabled Inmates - The person
shall be removed as soon as possible to either Butte County Mental Health or the Butte
County Jail.
§1058 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person 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:
(a)(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(a)(2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of
N/A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(a)(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
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(a)(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
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(a)(5) exercising of extremities.
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(b)Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:
N/A
(b)(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
N/A
(b)(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the
N/A
destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(b)(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
N/A
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective.
(b)(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager,
N/A
the facility watch commander, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour.
(b)(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
N/A
(b)(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of
N/A
placement.
(b)(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.
N/A
(b)(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
N/A
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 specied housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse.
(b)(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that
N/A
an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be
taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(b)(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
N/A
maximum time limits for placement.
(b)(11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be
N/A
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.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1058 Use of Restraint-Related Devices
Restraint devices may include, but are not limited to:
(a)Padded belts and cuffs.
(b)Metal hand and leg irons.
(c)Leg brace.
(d)Spit guards.
There is no Restraint Chair or WRAP device in the facility. Combative, destructive, and
suicidal persons are transported to the County Jail.
§1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Persons
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 in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2)An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(3)Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of 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 conrmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Inmates
§1068 Access to Courts and Counsel
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)condential consultation with attorneys.
§1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an
acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a
regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe
conditions or work practices which may be found.
Inspector Notes
The maintenance and janitorial services are performed by contract through the court.
BSCC staff walked the entire holding facility and found it to be clean and operational.
Detention of Minors
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
N/A
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
Inspector Notes
No minors are held in secure connement in this facility. Juvenile Probation Ocers
escort all minors in and out of the court.
§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:
(b)(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.
(b)(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.
(b)(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.
(b)(4) Upon conrmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
Inspector Notes
FM 2.1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Inmates
Minors are not securely detained in this court holding.
§1161 Conditions of Detention
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the following:
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(a)Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
N/A
(b)Separation of minors in accordance with an established classication plan.
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(c)Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both
N/A
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
N/A
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 notication of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days.
Inspector Notes
Minors are not securely held in this facility. If a minor has to be in court, they are brought
through the detention area prior to any adults. The minors are taken by Probation
Ocers to the specic courtroom. The minors are not locked in and are not cuffed to a
xed object.
§1162 Supervision of Minors
A sucient 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.
Inspector Notes
PM 312.12.1 Locked Enclosures - Unscheduled safety checks to provide for the health
and welfare of the juvenile by a staff member, no less than once every 15 minutes. All
safety checks shall be logged.
§1163 Classication
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
conned 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 conned there as required by
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
Inspector Notes
PM 312.7 No-Contact Requirements - Sight and sound separation shall be maintained
between all juveniles and adults while in custody.
PM 312.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
§1047 Serious Illness or Injury of a Minor in an Adult Detention Facility
The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notication 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.
Inspector Notes
PM 312.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a Juvenile
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0385
FACILITY: North Butte County (Chico) Court Holding TYPE: CH RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: February 7, 2023
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 (South)
1 H 2010 1 0 (2) (2) 8 x 4.8 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 38inches. Irregular cell overall space53 sq. ft. (+15sq. ft.). Cell located in hallway.
2 H 2010 1 0 (5) (5) 7.8 x 8.4 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 96 inches. Irregular cell overall space 59 sq. ft. (-6 sq. ft.)
3 H 2010 1 0 (5) (5) 7.8 x 8 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 96 inches. Irregular cell overall space 56 sq. ft. (-6 sq. ft.)
4 H 2010 1 0 (5) (5) 8 x 7.4 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 96 inches. Irregular cell overall space 53 sq. ft. (-6 sq. ft.)
5 H 2010 1 0 (5) (5) 8 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 96 inches. Irregular cell overall space = 85 sq. ft. (-11 sq. ft.)
6 H 2010 1 0 (9) (9) 10.5 x 14.5 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 168 inches. Irregular cell overall space = 142 square feet (-10 square feet)
Basement North
7 H 2010 1 0 (4) (4) 7.7 x 7.7 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 84 inches. Irregular cell overall space = 53 square feet (-6 square feet)
8 H 2010 1 0 (4) (4) 7.7 x 6.8 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 81 inches. Irregular cell overall space = 46 square feet (-6 square feet)
9 H 2010 1 0 (4) (4) 8 x 9 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 81 inches.
10 H 2010 1 0 (6) (6) 13.3 x 7.7 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 121 inches.
Courtroom 5
*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
103 H 2010 1 (0) (2) (2) 7.8 x 8.6 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space 36 inches. Irregular cell overall space = 64 squarefeet(-3 squarefeet)
104 H 2010 1 (0) (2) (2) 7.4 x 8 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 36inches. Irregular cell overall space = 47 squarefeet(-12 squarefeet)
118 Interview rom
Courtroom 4
210 H 2010 1 (0) (2) (2) 5.7 x 6.8 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 48inches. Irregular cell overall space = 56squarefeet(+18squarefeet)
209 H 2010 1 (0) (3) (3) 11 x 6.8x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 63inches.
2312 Interview room
Courtroom 1 & 2
207 H 2010 1 (0) (4) (4) 10 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 72 inches. Irregular cell overall space = 72 square feet (-3 square feet)
208 H 2010 1 (0) (2) (2) 8.10 x 4.10 x 9 1 1 1
Bench space: 48 inches. Irregular cell overall space = 68 square feet (+35 square feet)
206 Interview room
Notes: 2018-20 Changed room numbers to reflect current designation.
*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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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005;2008;2010
BSCC Code: 0385
FACILITY NAME: Butte County Court Holding – North (Chico) FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE:February 7, 2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these X
regulations.
Contains acell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Abunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more Noinmates are held over 12 hours in this facility.
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 X
and 1053
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire
X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
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.
X
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
10: Deleted language referring to central control point.
10: Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining
X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) In two cells, toilets lack modesty screens. In
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to response, glazing has been frosted in one and a
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and cloth screen is utilized in the other to allow
X
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal inmates modesty.
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 X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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 X
(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.
X
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
X
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. X
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
X
the security area. Lockers have individual compartments,
locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirementsas specified in Title 24,Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note
X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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