Colusa County Jail (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

August 23, 2024 Joe Garofalo, Sheriff-Coroner Colusa County Sheriff’s Office 929 Bridge Street Colusa, CA 95932 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, COLUSA COUNTY JAIL FACILITY Dear Sheriff Garofalo: A Targeted Inspection of the Colusa County Sheriff's Office Jail has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and the following facility was inspected August 13, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Colusa County Jail 0420 II This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024; Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at steven.wicklander@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-5967 if you have any questions. Joe Garofalo Sheriff Page 2 Sincerely, STEVEN WICKLANDER Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Colusa County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Colusa County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Colusa County* County Administrator, Colusa County* Arnold Navarro, Lieutenant, Colusa County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0420 Colusa County Jail II Targeted LTR 23-24 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0420 FACILITY: Colusa County Jail TYPE: II RC: 92 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/13/2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S South Single 1963 3 1 1 3 8' x 6' x 10' 1 0 1 1 0 27.5' x 16.4' x Dorm 1963 1 10 12 12 1 0 1 1 1 10' 27.5' x 16.4' x Dorm 1963 1 12 12 12 2 0 1 1 1 10' Holding 1963 3 0 (4) (4) 8' x 6' x 10' 1 0 1 1 0 Holding cell benches are 6’ in each cell. East Dorm 1963 6 8 8 48 22.5' x 18' x 10' 1 0 1 1 1 North Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.2' x 8' x 10' 1 0 1 1 0 Dorm 1963 1 10 8 8 16' x 23.3' x 10' 1 0 1 1 1 Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.2' x 8' x 10' 1 0 1 1 0 Single 1963 5 1 1 5 6' x 8' x 10' 1 0 1 1 0 Ctr. Hall Observation 1963 2 0 (5) (10) 11' x 7.5' x 10' 1 0 1 1 0 * 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. 0420 Colusa County Jail II LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: Pre-73 BSCC Code: 0420 FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ Pre-1973 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 08/14/2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING The jail was built under 1963 regulations. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have ☒ ☐ ☐ the following space and equipment: 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 The jail was built under 1963 regulations. if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to themselves or others are held. There is no sobering cell in this facility. The cell previously designated for sobering is now ☐ ☐ ☒ classified as an observation cell. Sobering cells were not required under 1963 standards. For those facilities that accept male and female There are two observation cells. intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ provided. Sobering cells were not required under 1963 standards. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ ☐ ☐ space for inmate valuables. 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR ROOM ☒ ☐ ☐ A temporary holding cell or room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ ☐ ☐ required in Section 1231.3; 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ and 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR There are no temporary staging cells or rooms ROOM located in this facility. A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☐ ☐ ☒ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☐ ☐ ☒ required in Section 1231.3. 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☐ ☐ ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL The jail was built under 1963 regulations. A sobering cell shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of There is no sobering cell in this facility. The floor area per inmate; cell previously designated for sobering is now classified as an observation cell. ☐ ☐ ☒ The observation cell is used for close supervision of those exhibiting behavior that is not conducive to less restrictive housing due to the person’s current state of impairedness. Sobering cells were not required under 1963 standards. 2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐ to the user; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; and, 8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion ☒ ☐ ☐ of the facility. 1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL The jail was built under 1963 regulations, and a safety cell was not required. A safety cell shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of The safety cell has been decommissioned and floor area with no one floor dimension being less is currently being used for storage. ☐ ☐ ☒ than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; An observation cell is used for close supervision of those experiencing a behavioral crisis or those who pose a threat to themselves or others. 2. Be limited to one inmate; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, ☐ ☐ ☒ the controls for which must be located outside of the cell; 4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the ☐ ☐ ☒ inmate occupant, control of which is located outside of the cell; 6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 ☐ ☐ ☒ inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of the entire room; 7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☐ ☐ ☒ mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and, 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be ☐ ☐ ☒ inaccessible to the inmate occupant. 1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS ☒ ☐ ☐ Single-occupancy cells shall: 1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat. 1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are no double occupancy cells located in this facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ Double-occupancy cells shall: 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☐ ☐ ☒ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☐ ☐ ☒ mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☐ ☐ ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat. 1231.2.8 DORMITORIES Dormitories shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no ☒ ☐ ☐ fewer than four inmates; 3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐ in Section 1231.3; and 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐ occupant. 1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of inmates; 3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; and 5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as described in this section may be a part of ☒ ☐ ☐ a single occupancy cell used for administrative segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by the square footage required for the dayroom. 1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ number of square feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour exercise periods per day. The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ provided in Section 1231.3. There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall ☒ ☐ ☐ facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the level of custody. Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area ☒ ☐ ☐ or access to community recreation facilities. 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ MULTIPURPOSE SPACE An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ ☐ ☐ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ ☐ ☐ provides on-site health care. The examination room shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ ☐ ☐ for privacy of the inmates; 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING There is no designated medical care housing located in this facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ There shall be some means to provide medical care and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. When the program statement for a Type II or Type III facility indicates that medical care housing is needed, such housing must provide lockable storage space for ☐ ☐ ☒ medical instruments and must be located within the security area of the facility accessible to both female and male inmates, but not in the living area of either. The medical care housing unit shall be designed in ☐ ☐ ☒ consultation with the health authority. Medical/mental health areas may contain other than ☐ ☐ ☒ single occupancy cells. If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned, they shall be designed to recognized industry ☐ ☐ ☒ standards. 1231.2.16 COMMISSARY In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books, newspapers and magazines, etc.). An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the The commissary is provided by a vendor and ☐ ☐ ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. is not stored at this facility. 1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐ dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐ barrier. 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. 1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE ☒ ☐ ☐ Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV facilities for in-person visiting. 1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE A secure area shall be provided for the storage of ☒ ☐ ☐ safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc. 1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable ☒ ☐ ☐ janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning implements and supplies must be provided within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, ☒ ☐ ☐ Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. 1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and ☒ ☐ ☐ personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for ☒ ☐ ☐ washing and drying personal clothing by machines, either in the facility or in the community, if access is permitted for same. 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐ in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS Confidential interview rooms are located in the Court Holding facility. There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for confidential interviews in every ☐ ☐ ☒ facility which provides onsite health care. The interview room shall be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to ☐ ☐ ☒ both female and male inmates; and 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☐ ☐ ☒ feet (1829 mm). 1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in ☒ ☐ ☐ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the ☒ ☐ ☐ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☒ ☐ ☐ the total number of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ with staff being able to visually supervise. 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Wash basins must be provided in single occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in ☒ ☐ ☐ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the ☒ ☐ ☐ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ or tempered water. 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be ☒ ☐ ☐ substituted for each basin required. 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical ☒ ☐ ☐ means. 1231.3.4 SHOWERS Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐ and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ ☐ ☐ staff being able to visually supervise. 1231.3.5 BEDS Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐ a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) between bed pans. Except in minimum security areas, beds must be ☒ ☐ ☐ securely fastened to the floor or the wall. 1231.3.6 LIGHTING Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐ with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ ☐ ☐ controlled in housing cells or rooms. Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give ☒ ☐ ☐ good visibility for purposes of supervision In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐ security, light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.7 WINDOWS In housing areas of higher than minimum security, exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates for escape must be designed and constructed so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension. 1231.3.8 CELL PADDING Observation cells. ☒ ☐ ☐ In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be padded. In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor, doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☐ ☐ ☒ height of 8 feet (2438 mm). All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshal. All padding must be: 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☒ ☐ ☐ tearing or ripping; and 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to ☒ ☐ ☐ tearing or ripping. 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.9 MIRRORS A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☐ ☐ ☒ must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 1231.3.10 SEATING ☒ ☐ ☐ In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of ☒ ☐ ☐ bench is seating for one person. 1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat ☒ ☐ ☐ for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table and a seat. 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER ☒ ☐ ☐ A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐ locking device. Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum security. 13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS The jail was built under 1963 regulations before the establishment of this regulation. Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0420 Colusa County Jail II PHY 23-24 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0420 FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Navarro FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/13/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency uses a handheld electronic policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that device to track safety checks. 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 504 Safety Checks between safety checks. The agency’s policy states, “Safety checks shall be conducted twice every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary.” ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety checks from June 2024 through July 2024. After completing the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 504 Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted 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. 0420 Colusa County Jail II Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 504 Safety Checks intervals. The agency’s policy states, “Safety checks shall be conducted on an irregular schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ cannot predict when the checks will occur.” BSCC staff reviewed the sampling of documentation and determined safety checks were conducted at random and varied times. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504 Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation Documentation shall include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety The agency uses a handheld electronic check occurred; device that tracks the person who conducted ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety check, the time between checks, and the location of the checks for compliance with all three sections of this regulation subsection (e). (2) the location where each individual safety check 504 Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 504 Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation (f) A documented process by which safety checks are 504 Safety Checks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely The agency’s policy states, “Safety check completion of, safety checks. documentation shall be reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the Jail Commander or supervisor. The review shall include any noted inconsistent documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks (15 CCR ☒ ☐ ☐ 1027.5).” BSCC staff reviewed the compliance reports and determined the agency complies with this regulation. When entries are late, the supervisors annotate why the safety check was late. The supervisor also sends staff an email on what they reviewed and notes if there were any concerns in the jail. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); 0420 Colusa County Jail II Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning with two-year retention of the inspection record; The agency provided documentation of fire ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections for compliance with this regulation. The inspections are reviewed and maintained by the facility lieutenant. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility's biennial fire inspection was completed on 7/1/2024. (d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning people in the case of fire. During an evacuation, people housed at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility can be moved to the minimum security housing adjacent to the main jail or from the main jail to the minimum security facility. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a The agency’s policy states, “The Sheriff is written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of responsible for establishing a team of the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall qualified staff to conduct an administrative include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or review of every in-custody death. At a designee, the health administrator, the responsible minimum, the review team should include the physician and other health care, and supervision staff following (15 CCR 1046(a); 15 CCR 1030): who are relevant to the incident. (a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander (b) County Counsel (c) District Attorney (d) Investigative staff ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors, or other staff who are relevant to the incident The in-custody death review should be initiated as soon as practicable but no later than 30 days after the incident. The team should review the appropriateness of clinical care, determine whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted, and identify issues that require further study (15 CCR 1046(a)).” 0420 Colusa County Jail II Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. The initial review report shall contain the following 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths information: (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 517 Safety And Sobering Cells 517.3 Safety Or Observation Cell Procedures The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety cell reports and determined they comply with or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 517 Safety And Sobering Cells soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ 517.3 Safety Or Observation Cell Procedures or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 517 Safety And Sobering Cells six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody 517.3 Safety Or Observation Cell Procedures 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 517 Safety And Sobering Cells receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 517.3 Safety Or Observation Cell Procedures 0420 Colusa County Jail II Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 517 Safety And Sobering Cells the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every 517.3 Safety Or Observation Cell Procedures half hour. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ cell reports for documented safety checks. During the review, BSCC staff determined the agency complies with this regulation. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 511 Use Of Force 512 Use Of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement The agency does use restraint devices as written policies and procedures for the use of restraint defined by these regulations. 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: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; ☐ ☐ ☒ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- ☐ ☐ ☒ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. 0420 Colusa County Jail II Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be ☐ ☐ ☒ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☐ ☐ ☒ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1004 Exercise And Out Of Cell Time 1004.4 Access To Out Of Cell Time (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of documentation and interviewed people seven days to include: housed at the facility for exercise and out-of- ☒ ☐ ☐ cell time. The people stated that they are offered daily access to the recreation yard from one hour to an hour and a half. BSCC staff determined the agency complies with all sections of this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and 1004 Exercise And Out Of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ 1004.4 Access To Out Of Cell Time (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. 1004 Exercise And Out Of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ 1004.4 Access To Out Of Cell Time Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1004 Exercise And Out Of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1004.4 Access To Out Of Cell Time 0420 Colusa County Jail II Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24