Colusa SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

May 8, 2025 Joe Garofalo, Sheriff-Coroner Colusa County Sheriff’s Office 929 Bridge Street Colusa, CA 95932 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, COLUSA COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Garofalo: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Colusa County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Friday, March 14, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected on Tuesday, April 22, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Colusa County Jail 0420 II Colusa County Courthouse 0430 CH These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. Reference the Colusa County Jail and the Colusa County Courthouse, all County Health Officer and Biennial State Fire Marshall Inspections are up to date. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: 0430 Colusa County Courthouse: 1027.5 Safety Checks: Safety checks do not occur at random intervals. 1027.5 Safety Checks: Supervisor review at regular, defined intervals, not completed. Joe Garofalo Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. A Corrective Action Plan is due to the BSCC no later than May 29, 2025. * * * Please email me at rafael.gomez@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-7539 if you have any questions. Sincerely, RAFAEL GOMEZ RAFAEL GOMEZ 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 Matthew Purcell, Sergeant, Colusa County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0420+ Colusa SHRF CI LTR 25-26 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: Sergeant Purcell and Lieutenant Navarro FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/22/25 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office adheres to the Colusa described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual. date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also Policy 303 Training successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, The agency Policy states, All supervisory personnel shall CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. have completed the Corrections Core Course training requirements in accordance with 15 CCR 1020, as 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING specified in this policy, before assuming supervisory responsibilities (15 CCR 1021). Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections All Jail Commanders and supervisors (full- or part-time) Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type shall receive management and supervision training I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC specified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or and Training (POST) and the Standards and Training for the POST supervisory course within one year from date of Corrections Program (STC) within the first year of their assignment. appointment as described in 15 CCR 181 (15 CCR 1021). 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managers shall receive required management training as Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required described in 15 CCR 182 or complete the POST to complete either the STC management course (as described in management course within one year from the date of Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within assignment (15 CCR 1023). one year from date of assignment. 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” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 201 Supervision of A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons and 218 Staffing Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA least one employee on duty at all times in a local Custody Manual Policies 201 Supervision of detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons and 218 Staffing Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA would conflict with the supervision and care of Custody Manual Policy 201 Supervision of incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons The agency policy states, There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff designated to remain in the facility for the supervision and welfare of incarcerated persons, to ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation and operation of all programs and activities as required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to emergencies when needed. Such staff must not leave the facility while incarcerated persons are present and should not be assigned duties that could conflict with the supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1027). Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shall be at least one female employee who shall be Custody Manual Policy 201 Supervision of immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons Note: Reference PC § 4021. The agency policy states, When a person from each gender is being held at this facility, a minimum of one correctional officer from each gender should be on-duty in the jail at all times. ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff members shall not be placed in positions of responsibility for the supervision and welfare of incarcerated persons of the opposite gender in circumstances that can be described as an invasion of privacy or that may be degrading or humiliating to the incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing and determined the agency is compliant with this regulation. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Custody Manual Policy 218 Staffing Plan shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a The agency policy states, The facility staffing staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the plan shall be made available for review to the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a ☒ ☐ ☐ Board of State and Community Corrections review and recommendations shall be reported to the (BSCC) staff at the time of their biennial local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. inspection. The Jail Commander shall report the results of the BSCC biennial review and recommendations to the officials with fiscal responsibility for the facility (15 CCR 1027). 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that The agency policy states, Safety checks shall include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ be done by personal observation of the (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- correctional officer and shall be sufficient to being of individuals and shall be conducted at least determine whether the incarcerated person is hourly through direct visual observation of all people held experiencing any stress or trauma. and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA between safety checks. Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks The agency policy states, Safety checks shall be conducted twice every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check documentation from January 2023 through January 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Sobering Cells of these regulations. The agency policy states, A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice ☒ ☐ ☐ every 30 minutes with no more than a 15- minute lapse between safety checks. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA intervals. Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Safety checks shall be conducted on an irregular schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety The agency policy states, All safety checks check occurred; shall be documented. Documentation shall include (15 CCR 1027.5): The actual time when each safety check occurred. ☒ ☐ ☐ The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number. Initials or member identification number of staff who completed the safety check. The agency safety check logs annotated the areas, times, and persons conducting the safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check See section (e) comment occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, See above (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff See section (e) comment who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ See above (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, The agency policy states, Safety check 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). Supervisors conduct safety check audits and log their audits in the safety audit log. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the The agency policy states, Each shift will have training standards established by the Board for general at least one staff member who is trained to fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. maintain the facility's firefighting equipment. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Each shift will have at least one staff member who is trained to maintain the facility's firefighting equipment. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA health authority, shall develop and implement policies Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without ☒ ☐ ☐ obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, The agency directive states, Officers must when it is safe and appropriate to do so. initiate CPR on a non-responsive individual without requiring supervisor or medical staff approval, provided it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety a central location and available for review. Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- ☒ ☐ ☐ Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. The agency directive states, All correctional officers, supervisors, and jail administrators must maintain a valid CPR certification. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- contraindicate its use. Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such ☒ ☐ ☐ as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- until medical staff or alternative medical responders Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA medical responders are present when a person is Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 106 Annual Facility Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Inspection manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all The agency policy states, The annual applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be inspection should include the following areas comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every in the assessment process: two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all Policy review - A review of all jail policies and employees. procedures should be conducted to ensure that those policies are up to date and Notes: The policies and procedures required in accurately reflect the requirements and subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate activities related to the jail operation. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) ☒ ☐ ☐ do not apply and have been deleted. The Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual was provided for BSCC staff review. The last review and update were conducted on 08/27/2024. The manual is available on the agency's website and in the jail lobby upon request. On the day of the on-site inspection, the Sheriff’s personnel were able to access policy and procedure via the department intranet. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Custody Manual Policy 100 Organizational following: ☒ ☐ ☐ Structure and Responsibility (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA administrator/manager. Custody Manual Policies 102 Annual Review ☒ ☐ ☐ and Performance-Based Goals, Objectives and106 Annual Facility Inspection, and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act. (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and federal legal requirements and includes Custody Manual Policy 511 Use of Force prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. The agency policy states, Correctional officers of this department are not authorized to use a carotid restraint hold. A carotid restraint means a vascular neck restraint or ☒ ☐ ☐ any similar restraint, hold, or other defensive tactic in which pressure is applied to the sides of a person's neck that involves a substantial risk of restricting blood flow and may render the person unconscious in order to subdue or control the person (Government Code § 7286.5; 15 CCR 1029). 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints Penal Code Section 3407. The agency policy states, Restraints will not be used on incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant unless based on an individualized determination that restraints are reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. Should restraints be necessary, the restraints shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. Incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their backs or placed in waist restraints or leg irons. Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant incarcerated person should be advised of the policies and procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA received persons for release. Custody Manual Policies 502 Reception, 519 ☒ ☐ ☐ End of Term Release, 734 Release Planning, and 1011 Resources for Release Persons. (6) Security and control including physical counts and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Custody Manual Policies 106 Annual Facility contraband control, and key control. Inspection, 400 Facility Emergencies, 402 Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Fire Safety, 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility Annual inspection completed on 04/21/25. including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety section 1032 of these regulations; The agency policy states, Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail Commander shall, in ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a fire. The plan shall include but is not limited to (15 CCR 1032): (a) A fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire department, to be included as part of this policy. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA hostages; Custody Manual Policies 212 Perimeter ☒ ☐ ☐ Security and 400 Facility Emergencies (C) mass arrests; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 400 Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Emergencies 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) natural disasters; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 400 Facility Emergencies and 404 Evacuation (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 507 Management of security devices. Weapons and Control Devices (8) Suicide Prevention. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 502 Reception, 711 ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health Services, and 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 505 Special ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Incarcerated Persons and 508 Classification. (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and sexual harassment. Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape ☒ ☐ ☐ Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (12) Release policy, including release planning for Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Custody Manual Policy 734 Release Planning (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape limited to, the following: Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Elimination Act privately report sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA family, community members, and other interested Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape harassment. The method for reporting shall be Elimination Act ☒ ☐ ☐ publicly posted at the facility. During the physical plant walkthrough, zero- tolerance signs were posted throughout the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Prevention and Intervention prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA personnel. Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The agency policy states, All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and intervention, to include, at minimum (15 CCR 1030): The provisions of this policy. Identification of the warning signs and indicators of potential suicide, including training on suicide risk factors. Identification of the demographic and cultural parameters of suicidal behavior, including incidence and variations in precipitating factors. Responding to suicidal and depressed incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Communication between corrections staff, court staff, and health care personnel. Using referral procedures. Housing observation and suicide watch-level procedures. Follow-up monitoring of incarcerated persons who attempt suicide. Communication between members and arresting/transporting correctional officers. A plan for mental health consultation following return from court as needed. Recommendations for modification to suicide training should be directed to the Jail Commander, who shall review the recommendations and approve, if appropriate. The agency provides regularly scheduled training for all personnel. The last training was completed on 11/25/24. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Prevention and Intervention classification. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Prevention and Intervention risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Custody Manual Policies 505 Special ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive environment should be considered. Management Incarcerated Persons 508 Classification (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- Custody Deaths (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA attempted suicides as defined by the facility Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Deaths action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 727 Continuous Quality Improvement (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA fire department to be included as part of the policy and Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); The agency policy states, Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail Commander shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for ☒ ☐ ☐ responding to a fire. The plan shall include but is not limited to (15 CCR 1032): A fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire department, to be included as part of this policy. Review completed on 07/11/24. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA with two-year retention of the inspection record; Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety The agency policy states, The Department shall be inspected by an appointed staff member who is qualified to perform fire and ☒ ☐ ☐ safety inspections on a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety standards are maintained (15 CCR 1032). BSCC personnel determined the agency is compliant with this regulation after a review of sampling documents. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety inspections at least once every two years; The agency policy states, A staff member shall be assigned to coordinate with local or state fire officials for the inspections as required once every two years, pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and ☒ ☐ ☐ Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). The result of all fire inspections and fire equipment testing shall be provided to the Jail Commander and the Sheriff, and the records maintained for at least two years (15 CCR 1032(b)). The last fire inspection was completed on 07/11/24. (d) an evacuation plan; and, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 404 Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 404 Evacuation Plan 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA 0B Custody Manual Policy 500 Population Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics Management ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA applicable demographic information as described in the Custody Manual Policy 500 Population Jail Profile Survey. Management The agency policy states, The Sheriff or the authorized designee should maintain the data ☒ ☐ ☐ in an accessible format for historical purposes and trend analysis and to respond to funding opportunities (see the Crowding Policy) (15 CCR 1040). BSCC staff verified that self-reporting data is being provided to the BSCC JPS portal. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 RECORDS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 206 Records and (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV Data Practices and 208 Incarcerated Person facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Records 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, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Custody Manual Policy 208 Incarcerated facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Person Records with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 209 Report Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Preparation and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC personnel reviewed a sampling of 20 harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee incident reports. All reports were found to be or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other appropriately authored and were submitted person. for approval within the time requirements of the agency policy. Such records shall include the names of the persons See above. 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 See above. assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 214 News Media Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Relations and 215 Community Relations and shall develop written policies and procedures for the Public Information ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Custody Manual Policies 214 News Media found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Relations and 215 Community Relations and Public Information ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that this information is accessible to inmates and to the public on the agency website or by written/verbal request in the jail lobby/ records division. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA people as specified in sections: Custody Manual Policy 215 Community ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Relations and Public Information, 503 Handbook and Orientation 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) 1061, Education Plan Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 503 Handbook and Orientation The agency policy states, The Jail Commander shall provide an effective method of orienting all incoming incarcerated persons that includes an incarcerated person handbook. The orientation should take place within 24 hours of an incarcerated person's ☒ ☐ ☐ admission and in any event prior to the incarcerated person being moved to general population housing and should be an ongoing process in the housing area so that the information is available to the incarcerated persons throughout their entire time in custody. Sections 2-19 in Regulation 1045 are obtainable in the Incarcerated Person Handbook. (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Custody Deaths 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. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA health administrator, shall develop written policy and Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Custody Deaths written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall The agency policy states, The in-custody include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or death review should be initiated as soon as designee, the health administrator, the responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ practicable, and a written report shall be physician and other health care, and supervision staff completed within 30 days of the death. The who are relevant to the incident. 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). Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Custody Deaths identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA initial review report of every in-custody death to the Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Custody Deaths administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports with the disclosure requirements of The agency policy states, A copy of the initial section 832.10 of the Penal Code. review report for every in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ provided to the state Attorney General's office shall be submitted to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records) (15 CCR 1046). The initial review report shall contain the following Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA information: Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- (1) Demographic information Custody Deaths (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 No minors are held at this facility. 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. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 508 Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written The agency policy states, The plan should classification plan designed to properly assign include an initial screening process, as well incarcerated persons to housing units and activities as a process for determining appropriate according to the categories of gender identity, age, housing assignments (28 CFR 115.42). The criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, plan should include use of an objective physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- screening instrument, procedures for making assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or decisions about classification and housing sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments, intake and housing forms, and the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such a process to ensure that all classification and housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the housing records are maintained in each extent possible within the limits of the available number incarcerated person's permanent file. of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 The written classification plan shall be based on objective incarcerated persons classification criteria and include receiving screening performed at the screenings and found them to be time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each comprehensive. person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and implement a classification system which will include Custody Manual Policy 508 Classification the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign incarcerated The agency policy states, The classification persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and correctional officer shall review the status of leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as all incarcerated persons who have been much information as is available about and from the incarcerated in the facility for more than 30 incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of days. Additional reviews should occur each appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility 30 days thereafter. The review should administrator or designee. Each person may request a examine changes in the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ review of their classification plan no more often than 30 person's behavior or circumstances and days from their last review. should either raise, lower, or maintain the classification status (28 CFR 115.41). Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons on the day of the physical plant inspection. Incarcerated persons stated they had received a classification interview and understood their right to appeal the results of their classification. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Custody Manual Policy 508 Classification whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement The agency policy states, Incarcerated would present management or security problems. A persons may not be compelled by threat of person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall discipline to provide information or answers be given serious consideration. regarding (28 CFR 115.41): Whether the incarcerated person has a mental, physical, or developmental disability. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether the incarcerated person is or is perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or gender nonconforming. Whether the incarcerated person has previously experienced sexual victimization. The incarcerated person's own perception of vulnerability. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Diseases responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures specifying those symptoms that require The agency policy states, It is the policy of medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a this department to maintain an effective medical evaluation is completed. program that focuses on the identification, education, immunization, prevention, ☒ ☐ ☐ surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-up and proper reporting to local, state and federal agencies of communicable diseases. The program is designed to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is created and maintained for all occupants of the facility (15 CCR 1051; 15 CCR 1206.5; 15 CCR 1206(i)). At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA made of the person being booked as to whether the Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Diseases as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or The agency policy states, Surveillance takes other special medical problem identified by the health place throughout the period of the authority. The response shall be noted on the medical incarcerated person's confinement and is screening from. done in a variety of encounters and inspections. These include but are not limited to the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical screening - Each newly booked incarcerated person shall be evaluated for health care needs and signs and symptoms of infectious disease. The receiving screening includes questions regarding known symptoms of TB, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and HBV. The individual completing the medical screening should observe the incarcerated person for obvious signs of infection (15 CCR 1206.5(a)). 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 707 Heath The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Appraisals and 712 Mental Health Screening responsible physician, shall develop written policies and and Evaluation procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of The agency policy states, Generally, a behavioral crisis may include telehealth. comprehensive health appraisal should occur within 14 days of booking (see the Health Appraisals Policy). However, when it is appropriate and based on an incarcerated person's health condition, an early health ☒ ☐ ☐ appraisal should be recommended. An incarcerated person may also be cleared for housing in general population with a prompt referral to the appropriate health care services when it is in accordance with the incarcerated person's overall classification. Upon the identification of an incarcerated person who may be in a behavioral crisis, a physician's opinion will be secured within 24 hours, or next sick call, whichever is earliest (15 CCR 1052). If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Custody Manual Policies 707 Heath considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisals and 712 Mental Health Screening section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or and Evaluation others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Custody Manual Policies 707 Heath ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Appraisals and 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 505 Special Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Incarcerated Persons develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Custody Manual Policy 505 Special housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Management Incarcerated Persons privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility During the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff. staff observed that cells met the criteria for this regulation. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA an incarcerated person’s health. Custody Manual Policy 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons The agency policy states, After notification from staff that an incarcerated person is being placed in separation, the Shift Supervisor shall ensure that the following occurs: A qualified health care professional shall assess the incarcerated person's health needs and coordinate the appropriate housing assignment. If contraindications or special accommodations are noted, the qualified health care professional shall inform the Shift Supervisor and coordinate the appropriate plan for the incarcerated person based on the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety needs of the facility and the medical needs of the incarcerated person. Due to the possibility of self-inflicted injury and depression during periods of separation, health evaluations should include notations of any bruises and other trauma markings and the qualified health care professional's comments regarding the incarcerated person's attitude and outlook. Unless medical attention is needed more frequently, each incarcerated person in separation should receive a daily visit by medical staff. A medical assessment should be documented in the incarcerated person's medical file. A qualified health care professional shall also conduct weekly mental health evaluations. (c) Administrative separation may be used for Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA incarcerated people who have: Custody Manual Policy 505 Special (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Management Incarcerated Persons promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the The agency policy states, Individuals who safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and may be classified as special management facility staff. incarcerated persons include but are not (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is limited to incarcerated persons who are: criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ • In protective custody or court- people, and facility staff. imposed separation. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or • Exhibiting mental health concerns. participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other • An escape threat. incarcerated persons or facility staff. • A serious violence threat. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted • Known to have gang affiliation. escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other • A known management problem. incarcerated people. • A suicide risk. • Exhibiting medical issues. • Physically impaired. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA administrative separation to obtain the objective of Custody Manual Policy 505 Special protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Management Incarcerated Persons staff. The agency policy states, When an incarcerated person is classified as a special management incarcerated person due to the presence of a serious mental illness and is ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in a separation setting, the staff shall document this in the incarcerated person's file and notify the qualified health care professional. When an incarcerated person is expected to remain in separation for more than 30 days, the qualified health care professional shall be notified. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 505 Special administrative separation. Management Incarcerated Persons 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering Cells 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who display behavior which results in the destruction of The agency policy states, This facility does property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to not have a safety cell and will designate one self or others. of the sobering cells as an observation cell. Staff will employ the use of the observation cell for inmates inmates placed on suicide watch and shall follow the procedures for suicide watch (Policy 724.6 Suicide Watch) to protect inmates from injury or to prevent the destruction of property by an inmate in accordance with applicable law. ☒ ☐ ☐ This facility does not have a safety cell and will designate one of the observation cells for use during close observation. Staff will employ the use of the observation cell for inmates placed on suicide watch and shall follow the procedures for suicide watch to protect inmates from injury or to prevent the destruction of property by an inmate, in accordance with applicable law. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of observation cell safety check documentation from November 2023 through February 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA or as a substitute for treatment. Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and Sobering Cells The agency policy states, A sobering or ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall review this policy annually with the Responsible Physician. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA approval of the facility manager or designee, or Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Sobering Cells reviewed a minimum of every four hours. The agency policy states, Placement of an incarcerated person into a safety or observation cell requires approval of the Shift ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervisor or the Responsible Physician. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of observation cell safety check documentation from November 2023 through February 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Sobering Cells medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a The agency policy states, A medical minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. assessment of the incarcerated person in the safety or observation cell shall occur as soon ☒ ☐ ☐ as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement. The person shall be medically cleared for continued assessment, referral to advanced treatment, or removed from the safety cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA care staff shall obtain a mental health Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Sobering Cells placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. The agency policy states, A mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ assessment shall be conducted as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from an incarcerated person's placement. The mental health professional's recommendations shall be documented. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Sobering Cells documented. The agency policy states, A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15- minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be documented. Supervisors, if available shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of observation cell safety check documentation from November 2023 through February 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed this to be documented on the observation logs. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Sobering Cells privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons should be permitted to remain normally clothed or should be provided a ☒ ☐ ☐ safety suit, except in cases where the incarcerated person has demonstrated that clothing articles may pose a risk to the incarcerated person's safety or the facility. In these cases, the reasons for not providing clothing shall be documented on the safety or observation cell log. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering Cells 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety This facility does not have a sobering cell and or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. will designate one of the observation cells to minimize the risk of injury by falling or dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being ☒ ☐ ☐ intoxicated from any substance and who require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of observation cell safety check documentation from November 2023 through February 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA as they are able to continue the admission process or are Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and no longer a risk to themselves or others. Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons will be removed from the sobering cell when they no longer pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cells medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and Sobering Cells 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and hour. Such observation shall be documented. Sobering Cells The agency policy states, A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors or senior Correctional Officer shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of observation cell safety check documentation. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 602 Incarcerated The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Persons with Disabilities responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, The agency policy states, The Jail appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Commander, in coordination with the ☒ ☐ ☐ nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Responsible Physician and the ADA developmental disabilities. Coordinator (see the Accessibility - Facility and Equipment Policy), will establish written procedures to assess and reasonably accommodate disabilities of incarcerated persons. The health authority or designee shall contact the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Custody Manual Policy 602 Incarcerated confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Persons with Disabilities purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. The agency policy states, Identifying and ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluating all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities, including contacting the regional center to assist with diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 hours of identification, excluding holidays and weekends (15 CCR 1057). 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Per the agency, restraints are not used at this written policies and procedures for the use of restraint facility as they do not have 24-hour medical devices. Restraint devices include any devices which care. 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: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ CPR equipment, such as barrier masks, shall be provided by the facility and located in proximity to the location where incarcerated persons in restraints are held. (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (5) exercising of extremities. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons placed in restraints for longer than ☐ ☐ ☒ two hours should receive a range-of-motion procedure that will allow for the movement of the extremities. Range-of-motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA following requirements: Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The agency policy states, Restraints shall never be used for retaliation or as punishment. Restraints shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably necessary to ☐ ☐ ☒ control the incarcerated person. Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive methods, including verbal de-escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective in controlling the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058). (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA incarcerated people who display behavior which Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA restraints only with the approval of the facility Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints manager, the facility watch commander, or responsible health care staff; continued retention The agency policy states, Supervisors shall shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. proactively oversee the use of restraints on any incarcerated person. Whenever feasible, ☐ ☐ ☒ the use of restraints, other than routine use during transfer, shall require the approval of the Shift Supervisor prior to application. In instances where prior approval is not feasible, the Shift Supervisor shall be apprised of the use of restraints as soon as practicable. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated The agency policy states, Staff members person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ shall conduct continuous direct face-to-face While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons observation at least twice every 30 minutes shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area on an irregular schedule to check the which makes provisions to protect the person from incarcerated person's physical well-being and abuse. behavior. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA consultation with responsible health care staff Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA placement in restraints shall be documented and Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The The agency policy states, The use of documentation shall include: the reason for restraints for purposes other than for the placement; person authorizing placement; names of controlled movement or transportation of an staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; incarcerated person shall be documented on and the duration of placement. appropriate logs and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff ☐ ☐ ☒ from doing so. The documentation shall include, at a minimum, the type of restraint used, when it was applied, a detailed description of why the restraint was needed, the name of the person authorizing placement, names of staff involved in the placement, any injuries sustained, when the restraints were removed and the duration of placement (15 CCR 1058). 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA in recovery after delivery or termination of the Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their backs or placed in waist restraints or leg irons. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA who is currently responsible for the medical care of Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. The agency policy states, Once pregnancy ☒ ☐ ☐ has been confirmed, a pregnant incarcerated person should be advised of the policies and procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 518 Biological (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized Samples law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, 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. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Custody Manual Policy 518 Biological an objective, trained and competent correctional Samples ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Custody Manual Policy 518 Biological secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Samples ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA authorization of the facility watch commander or Custody Manual Policy 518 Biological designee on duty. The authorization shall include Samples information that reflects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, The Shift impression and refused. Supervisor shall review and approve any calculated use of force. The supervisor shall be present to supervise and document the calculated use of force. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Custody Manual Policy 518 Biological audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Samples The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the The agency policy states, A video recording use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the should be made any time force is used to tape shall be retained administratively. obtain a biological sample. The recording should document all staff participating in the process, in addition to the methods and all force used during the collection. The recording should be part of the investigation ☒ ☐ ☐ file, if any, or otherwise retained in accordance with the department’s established records retention schedule. If the use of force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall also be video recorded, including audio. The video recording shall be retained by the facility in accordance with established records retention schedules. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained by the jail administration (15 CCR 1059). 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 1000 Programs and The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Services and 1005 Education, Vocation, and plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Rehabilitation education program for incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated persons on the day of the physical plant inspection regarding access to programs. Incarcerated persons who were interviewed stated that they can access programming by submitting an Inmate Request Slip. When such services are not made available by the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Custody Manual Policies 1000 Programs and ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with Services and 1005 Education, Vocation, and available resources. Rehabilitation Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA vocational, or both, education of housed people. Custody Manual Policies 1000 Programs and ☒ ☐ ☐ Services and 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA established. Modified academic or vocational Custody Manual Policies 1000 Programs and opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ Services and 1005 Education, Vocation, and practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules Rehabilitation and regulations. 1062 VISITING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the The agency policy states, The Jail following requirements: Commander shall develop written procedures (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: ☒ ☐ ☐ for incarcerated person visiting, which shall (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility provide for as many visits and visitors as schedules, space, and number of personnel will facility schedules, space, and number of allow. personnel will reasonably allow, with no fewer visits allowed than specified by 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the Incarcerated Person Handbook and the agency website, which both contain visiting information. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person each week. A minimum of two 30-minute in-person visits are allowed per week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA operational or safety and security concern exists. All Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled The agency policy states, The Jail visits and document such review. Commander or the authorized designee is responsible for defining, in writing, the conditions under which visits may be denied. Visitation may be denied or terminated by a supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the security of the facility or there is other good cause (15 CCR 1062). Danger to the security of the facility or other good cause includes but is not limited to the following: The visitor appears to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcoholic beverages. The visitor refuses to submit to being searched. The visitor or incarcerated person violates facility rules or posted visiting rules. ☒ ☐ ☐ The visitor fails to supervise and maintain control of any minors accompanying the visitor into the facility. Visitors attempting to enter this facility with contraband will be denied a visit and may face criminal charges. Any visitation that is denied or terminated early, on the reasonable grounds that the visit may endanger the security of the facility, shall have the actions and reasons documented. A copy of the documentation will be placed into the incarcerated person's file and another copy will be forwarded to the Jail Commander (15 CCR 1062). BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons on the day of the physical plant inspection, and they reported receiving two visits per week for a minimum of 30 minutes each. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation children of the incarcerated person. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA are onsite and participating in either in-person or video Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 1010 Visitation visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person visitation with a barrier Visitation hours; Monday-Saturday 0900-1630 hrs. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two 30-minute in-person visits Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Medical Quarantine/in-person 1063 CORRESPONDENCE Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: The agency policy states, Incarcerated (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an persons may, at their own expense, send and ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; receive mail without restrictions on quantity, provided it does not jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors, or other incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable disruption to the orderly operation of the facility. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail member of the State Bar or holder of public office, 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, confidentially, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but The agency policy states, Indigent without limitation on the number of postage paid incarcerated persons shall receive writing envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to materials on a weekly basis, as provided by the courts. an approved schedule established by the Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander. Writing materials should include the following (15 CCR 1063): (a)At least four pre-stamped envelopes for correspondence with family and friends (b)At least eight sheets of writing paper (c)One pencil 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 1007 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. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 1004 Exercise and (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Out of Cell Time develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of The agency policy states, The Jail seven days to include: Commander or the authorized designee shall be responsible for ensuring there is sufficient secure space allocated for physical exercise and out of cell time, and that a schedule is developed to ensure accessibility to both ☒ ☐ ☐ activities for all incarcerated persons. At least three hours per week of exercise opportunities shall be provided and at least seven hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days for recreation (15 CCR 1065). BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons on the day of the physical plant inspection and were advised that, in general, out-of-cell time occurs every day. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA WRITINGS Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall The agency policy states, Unless otherwise in develop written policies and procedures which will permit conflict with this policy and prohibited by the incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Jail Commander, inmates are permitted to book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for purchase, receive and read any book, ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The newspaper, periodical or writing accepted for facility administrator shall develop and implement a distribution by the U. S. Postal Service (15 written plan to make available a current newspaper or CCR 1066(a)). 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: 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA legitimate penological interest; Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail The agency policy states, The Department may reject magazines, periodicals, and other materials that may inhibit the reasonable safety, security, and discipline in the daily operation of this facility. Generally, books, newspapers, and magazines are accepted only if they are sent directly by the publisher. Materials that may be rejected include but are not limited to (15 CCR 1066(a)): • Materials that advocate violence or a security breach. • Literature that could incite racial unrest. • Sexually explicit material, including pornographic magazines, nude pictures, or pictures or descriptions of sexually explicit activities. • Obscene publications or writings and mail containing information ☒ ☐ ☐ concerning where or how such matter may be obtained; any material that would have a tendency to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any material that would have a tendency to incite crimes against children; any material concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; any material containing information on the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives or any other unlawful activity. • Material that could lead to sexual aggression or an offensive environment for incarcerated persons. • Material that could create a hostile or offensive work environment. • Any material with content that could reasonably demonstrate a legitimate government interest in rejecting the material. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and See above. 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; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 1009 Telephone The facility administrator shall develop written policies Access and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls The agency policy states, The Jail will provide which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. access to telephones for use by incarcerated Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by persons consistent with federal and state law. others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ The Jail Commander or the authorized provided access to the appropriate telecommunication designee shall develop written procedures device which will facilitate communication. Such devices establishing the guidelines for access and may include but are not limited to videophones, usage (15 CCR 1067). 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. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 603 Access to Courts The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Counsel and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, It is the policy of Such access shall consist of: this department that all incarcerated persons will have access to the courts and the ability to consult with legal counsel (15 CCR 1068). (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, Custody Manual Policy 1008 Mail (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 603 Access to Courts and Counsel 1069 ORIENTATION Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 503 Handbook and (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Orientation 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 603 Access to Courts and Counsel Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA information to each person, including those with Custody Manual Policy 603 Access to Courts ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English and Counsel proficiency (LEP). 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a program shall be published and include, but not Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA be limited to, the following: Custody Manual Policy 603 Access to Courts (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage and Counsel rules; The agency policy states, To assist with the incarcerated person's transition into a custody environment, the orientation will be both written and verbal (including video orientation if available) and include the following topics, supplemented by a more detailed incarcerated person handbook that will be provided to each incarcerated person (15 CCR 1069): (a) Facility rules and disciplinary actions (b) Correspondence, visiting, and telephone rules (c) Incarcerated person grievance procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Co-pays, fees, and charges (e) Medical, dental, and mental health services (f) Possibilities for pretrial release (g) Programs and activities, including application procedures (h) Classification/housing assignments and appeal procedures (i) Court appearance, where scheduled, if known (j) Availability of personal care items and opportunities for personal hygiene (k) Emergency procedures (e.g., fires, evacuations) (l) Sexual abuse and sexual harassment information, including the following (28 CFR 115.33): 1. Facility's zero-tolerance policy (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; Sections 2-10 in Regulation 1069 are ☒ ☐ ☐ obtainable in the Incarcerated Person Handbook. (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 215 Community The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Relations and Public Information 1000 develop written policies and procedures which facilitate Programs and Services 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Custody Manual Policies 215 Community (a) risk and needs assessments; Relations and Public Information 1000 (b) best practices in: Programs and Services (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; Current programs offered at the Colusa (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; County Jail: (4) vocational testing and counseling; (5) employment counseling; • Education Program (6) discharge and reentry planning; ☒ ☐ ☐ GED, High School Diploma, Work (c) referral to community resources and programs; Force Readiness (d) reentry planning and service development; • Probation-Thinking for Good (e) legal assistance; Program (f) regional center services for the developmentally • AA disabled; and, • One Stop (g) community volunteers. • Literacy Program Tutoring • Parenting and Early Childhood Literacy Program • Inmate Worker Program 1071 VOTING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 610 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop The agency policy states, This policy ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county establishes the requirement for providing registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, eligible incarcerated persons the opportunity state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. to vote during elections, pursuant to election statutes (15 CCR 1071). 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 1014 Religious The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Programs shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 609 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall BSCC staff interviewed staff and incarcerated develop written policies and procedures whereby all persons in addition to reviewing a sampling of incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to 30 grievances to verify that grievances are ☒ ☐ ☐ submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions processed, responded to, and documented of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; properly. classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) a grievance form; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 609 Grievances (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA grievance, including relevant deadlines; Custody Manual Policy 609 Grievances The agency policy states, The information will include (15 CCR 1073): (a) A grievance form or instructions for registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant dates. (b) A process for submission and handling of anonymous grievances. (c) Instructions for the resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level. (d) The appeal process to the next level of review. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Written reasons for denial of a grievance at each level of review. (f) A provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days. (g) A provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility. (h) Provisions for providing a copy of the grievance, appeal, response, and related documents to the incarcerated person. (i) Consequences for abusing the grievance system. Sections 2-10 in Regulation 1073 are obtainable in the Incarcerated Person Handbook and policy. (3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate staff level; (5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; (7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Grievance System Abuse: See above. The facility may establish written policy and procedure to ☒ ☐ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 601 Disciplinary Separation administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 36 disciplinary reports. Discipline was applied Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy appropriately, written notices were answered should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, promptly, and hearings offered due process. Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. The agency is compliant with this regulation. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and units and the booking area or issued to each person upon 601 Disciplinary Separation ☒ ☐ ☐ booking. Rules are available in the Incarcerated Persons Handbook. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them 601 Disciplinary Separation verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary The agency Policy States, For those procedures and actions. ☒ ☐ ☐ individuals with limited literacy, unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provisions shall be made for staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form (15 CCR 1080) (see the Handbook and Orientation Policy). 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA PERSONS Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and 601 Disciplinary Separation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. The agency policy states, Minor acts of non- The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following conformance to the rules may be handled elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ informally by any correctional officer (15 CCR (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- 1081). 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. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing 601 Disciplinary Separation by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such The agency policy states, Major rule violations may include, but are not limited to: violations are considered a threat to the safety, security, or efficiency of the facility, its staff members, incarcerated persons, or visitors. Staff members witnessing or becoming aware of a major rule violation shall take immediate steps to stabilize and manage ☒ ☐ ☐ the situation, including immediate notification of a supervisor. The supervisor shall assess the situation and initiate any emergency action, if necessary, and notify the Shift Supervisor. The staff member who learned of the rule violation shall write and submit a disciplinary report, along with all relevant evidence, to the appropriate supervisor prior to the end of the shift (15 CCR 1081). 1. Loss of good time/work time. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and 601 Disciplinary Separation 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and 601 Disciplinary Separation 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and 601 Disciplinary Separation A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and impose such consequences. 601 Disciplinary Separation Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and 601 Disciplinary Separation Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shall be acted on with the following provisions and within Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and specified timeframes: 601 Disciplinary Separation 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, An incarcerated incarcerated person. person charged with a major rule violation shall be given a written description of the incident and the rules violated at least 24 hours prior to a disciplinary hearing. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary 601 Disciplinary Separation officer and the incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may The agency policy states, Unless waived in be postponed or continued for a reasonable time writing by the incarcerated person, hearings through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, may not be held in less than 24 hours from or for good cause. the time of notification (15 CCR 1081). 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The 601 Disciplinary Separation ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA hours after an incarcerated person has been Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and informed of the charge(s) in writing. 601 Disciplinary Separation ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Accused incarcerated persons have the right to make a statement, present evidence, and call witnesses at the hearing (15 CCR 1081). 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility 601 Disciplinary Separation manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA written statement by the fact-finders about the Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and 601 Disciplinary Separation 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer 601 Disciplinary Separation shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a The agency policy states, Acceptable forms progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of of discipline shall consist of but not be limited discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the to the following (15 CCR 1082): following: (a) Loss of privileges. • Loss of privileges (b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Extra work detail (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 (d) Removal from work details. hours (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal • Removal from work details Code Section 4019. • Forfeiture of work time credits earned (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal under Penal Code § 4019 Code Section 4019. • Forfeiture of good time credits (g) Disciplinary separation. earned under Penal Code § 4019 • Disciplinary detention 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly 601 Disciplinary Separation prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group The agency policy states, The U.S. and state punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological constitutions expressly prohibit all cruel or degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ unusual punishment, disciplinary actions shall not include corporate punishment, group Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: punishment when feasible, or physical or (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option psychological degradation (15 CCR 1083). 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. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and facility manager before the disciplinary separation 601 Disciplinary Separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall The agency policy states, Disciplinary continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until separation in excess of 30 days shall be the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall reviewed by the Jail Commander before the be documented. discipline is imposed. 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. These reviews shall be documented (15 CCR 1082(g); 15 CCR 1083(a)). Of the disciplinary reports reviewed by BSCC staff, there were no instances of disciplinary separation being imposed as a sanction for a period exceeding 30 days. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA medical staff determine that an individual has serious Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall 601 Disciplinary Separation be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. The agency policy states, If after placement ☒ ☐ ☐ in separation, mental health or medical staff determine an incarcerated person to have a serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, the person shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination (15 CCR 1083(a)). (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and punishment over any other incarcerated person or group 601 Disciplinary Separation of incarcerated people. The agency policy states, In no case shall any Note: PC § 4019.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person or group of incarcerated persons be delegated the authority to punish any other incarcerated person or group of incarcerated persons (Penal Code § 4019.5; 15 CCR 1083). (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. 601 Disciplinary Separation 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these 601 Disciplinary Separation regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and 601 Disciplinary Separation ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA except in cases where the incarcerated person has Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and violated correspondence regulations, in which case 601 Disciplinary Separation ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA suspended as a disciplinary measure. Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 600 Discipline and Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept 601 Disciplinary Separation of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, California Penal violation reports and report of the disposition of each. Code § 4019.5 requires that all disciplinary actions administered be documented. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall The agency policy states, It is the policy of develop a written plan to address the identification, this department to maintain an effective treatment, control and follow-up management of program that focuses on the identification, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan education, immunization, prevention, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical (when indicated), treatment, follow-up and evaluation, treatment responsibilities during proper reporting to local, state and federal incarceration and coordination with public health officials agencies of communicable diseases. The for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall program is designed to ensure that a safe and reflect the current local incidence of communicable healthy environment is created and diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated maintained for all occupants of the facility (15 people and staff. CCR 1051; 15 CCR 1206.5; 15 CCR 1206(i)). 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and Diseases procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: The agency policy states, The Responsible (1) The types of communicable diseases to be Physician shall ensure the following reported; notifications are made whenever a communicable disease is identified (15 CCR 1206.5(b)(3); 15 CCR 1206.5(b)(8)): Notification to the public health department of all reportable diseases and conditions shall be made as soon as practicable. This is done ☒ ☐ ☐ by completing appropriate forms, and if necessary, contacting the public health department directly for situations of multiple spread occurrences. The Responsible Physician and the Jail Commander shall be kept informed of any incidence of communicable disease. The Jail Commander shall be apprised of any medical situation that raises the risk of disease level for incarcerated persons, correctional officers, or any other staff members. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable Diseases (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable Diseases (4) Medical procedures required to identify the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable exposure to others; Diseases (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable Diseases (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable incarcerated persons; Diseases (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Obtaining voluntary consent from any person who may be the source of an exposure to test for any communicable disease. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable communicable disease. Diseases 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 701 Access to The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Health Care and 720 Non-emergency Health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Care which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person The agency policy states, Qualified health requesting medical/mental health attention be given such care professionals will conduct sick call and attention. clinics for health care services on a scheduled basis to ensure a timely response to requests for medical services (15 CCR 1211). ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons on the day of the physical plant inspection and were advised that access to medical, dental, or mental healthcare required a submission of an Inmate Request Slip or a verbal request in some instances. Incarcerated persons reported that once a non-emergency request was made, they were generally seen within one to two days. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 900 Food Services In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall The agency policy states, Meals shall be be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one served at least three times during each 24- of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food hour period. At least one meal must include must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 hot food. Any deviation from this requirement hours pass between evening and morning meals. shall be subject to the review and approval of Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people ☒ ☐ ☐ a registered dietitian to ensure that on medical diets in less than the time period outlined incarcerated persons receive meals that meet above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. nutritional guidelines. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons on the day of the physical plant inspection regarding meal service. Incarcerated persons reported that they receive a minimum of one hot meal per day. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal except for those on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Custody Manual Policy 900 Food Services be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed The agency policy states, Incarcerated meal. persons who miss, or may miss, a regularly scheduled meal must be provided with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. ☒ ☐ ☐ Approved snacks should be served to incarcerated persons on medical diets in less than the 14-hour period if prescribed by the Responsible Physician or registered dietitian. Incarcerated persons on medical or therapeutic meals who miss their regularly scheduled meal will be provided with their prescribed meal (15 CCR 1240). 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Person Hygiene incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities The agency policy states, An incarcerated shall include, but not be limited to: person admitted to the facility for 72 hours or (a) Clean socks and footwear; more and assigned to a living unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. The issue of ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing appropriate to the climate for incarcerated persons shall include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): • Clean socks. • Clean outer garments. • Clean undergarments (e.g., shorts, undershirt, bra and two pairs of panties). Footwear. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA be substituted for the institutional undergarments and Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated footwear specified in this regulation. This option Person Hygiene notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. The agency policy states, Additional clothing may be issued as necessary for changing ☒ ☐ ☐ weather conditions or as seasonally appropriate. An incarcerated person's personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear, provided there is a legitimate medical necessity for the items and they are approved by the medical staff. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Person Hygiene free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more During the site walk, BSCC personnel noted compatible with their gender identity and gender that all issued clothing was clean and free of expression. holes and tears. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA CLOTHING Custody Manual Policy 805 Vermin and Pest Control There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination The agency policy states, Clothing, bedding, and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s and other property that is suspected of being personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, infested shall either be removed from the disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to facility or cleaned and treated by the following eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. methods, as appropriate or as directed by the pest control provider or the Responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ Physician (15 CCR 1264): • Washing in water at 140 degrees for 20 minutes • Tumbling in a clothes dryer at 140 degrees for 20 minutes • Dry cleaning • Storing in sealed plastic bags for 30 days • Treating with an insecticide specifically labeled for this purpose 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Hygiene by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum allowance. Person Hygiene Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA supply themself with the following personal care items, Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, Person Hygiene shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, The agency policy states, Each incarcerated person held more than 24 hours who does not have the following personal care items because of either indigency or the absence of ☒ ☐ ☐ an incarcerated person canteen shall be issued the following items (15 CCR 1265): • Toothbrush • Dentifrice • Soap • Comb • Shaving implements (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA hours of housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Person Hygiene between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections The agency policy states, Other barbering 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment capable of breaking the skin must Regulations. be disinfected between individual uses, as prescribed by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980 (15 CCR 1267(c)). 1266 SHOWERING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed Person Hygiene by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated other day or more often if possible. Person Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons will be allowed to shower upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day thereafter, or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA prohibited from showering at least every other day Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Person Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Person Hygiene (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Person Hygiene least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are The agency policy states, Incarcerated considered to be a danger to themselves or others. persons, except those who may not shave for ☒ ☐ ☐ reasons of identification in court, shall be allowed to shave daily (15 CCR 1267(b)). The Jail Commander or the authorized designee may suspend this requirement for any incarcerated person who is considered a danger to others. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Hygiene Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, Person Hygiene for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be The agency policy states, Mattresses shall limited to: meet the most recent requirements of the (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the State Fire Marshal, the Bureau of Home requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; Furnishings' test standard for penal mattresses, and any other legal standards at ☒ ☐ ☐ the time of purchase (15 CCR 1272). One freshly laundered sheet. Two blankets or a sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. One clean bath towel. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ See above. (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated incarcerated person. Person Hygiene 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA MAINTENANCE Custody Manual Policy 800 Sanitation Inspections, 806 Incarcerated Person Safety, The facility administrator shall develop written policies and 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 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. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, This facility does not have a medical care Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized housing unit as described in Title 24. ☐ ☐ ☒ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be Minors are never held at this facility. subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES 2B Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 0420 Colusa SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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: Rafael Gomez DATE: 4/22/25 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 10'5’’ 1 0 1 1 0 Holding cell benches are 6’ in each cell. East Dorm 1963 6 8 8 48 18’2’' x 16' 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 11' x 7’5’' x Ctr. Hall Observation 1963 2 0 (5) (10) 1 0 1 1 0 10'4’’ * 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 SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 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: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019 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: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/22/25 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Gun Lockers are in the Administrative Hallway and Vehicle Sallyport. 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 was previously designated for sobering, is ☐ ☒ ☐ now classified as an observation cell. Sobering cells were not required under the 1963 standards. For those facilities that accept male and female Two observation cells. intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☐ ☒ ☐ provided. 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking 1988 standard for a 1:16 ratio to cells that can ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ accommodate more than eight prisoners. 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 No temporary or staging cells in this facility. ROOM 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 impaired state. Sobering cells were not required under the 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 the 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 agency contracts with a vendor, and the ☐ ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ items are stored off-site. 1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Dayrooms serve as 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 Tested during the onsite inspection. 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 ☒ ☐ 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 The weapons lockers are in the Administration Hallway and Vehicle Sallyport. ☒ 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 Title 24, Pre-1973. 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 SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code:0430 FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Purcell and Lieutenant Navarro FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/22/25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office adheres to include, but not be limited to: the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Custody Manual. (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life Custody Manual Policy 303 Training safety; and, (e) suicide prevention; The agency policy states, The Training Officer (f) de-escalation; should ensure that employees receive the (g) juvenile procedures; required state training and education (h) racial bias; and, regarding sexual harassment, prevention of (i) mental illness. abusive conduct, and harassment based on ☒ ☐ ☐ gender identity, gender expression, and Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training sexual orientation as follows (Government is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity Code § 12950.1; 2 CCR 11024): of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other Supervisory employees shall receive two relevant factors. hours of classroom or other effective interactive training and education within six months of assuming a supervisory position. All other employees shall receive one hour of classroom or other effective interactive training and education within six months of their employment or sooner for seasonal or temporary employees as described in Government Code § 12950.1. All employees shall receive refresher training every two years thereafter. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA in any event not more than six months after the date of Custody Manual Policy 303 Training assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to See above Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA completed every two years. Successful completion of the Custody Manual Policy 303 Training requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. See above. 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 201 Supervision of A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons and 218 Staffing Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA least one employee on duty at all times in a local Custody Manual Policies 201 Supervision of detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons and 218 Staffing Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA would conflict with the supervision and care of Custody Manual Policy 201 Supervision of incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons The agency policy states, There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff designated to remain in the facility for the supervision and welfare of incarcerated persons, to ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation and operation of all programs and activities as required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to emergencies when needed. Such staff must not leave the facility while incarcerated persons are present and should not be assigned duties that could conflict with the supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1027). 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shall be at least one female employee who shall be Custody Manual Policy 201 Supervision of immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons Note: Reference PC § 4021. The agency policy states, When a person from each gender is being held at this facility, a minimum of one correctional officer from each gender should be on-duty in the jail at all times. Staff members shall not be placed in positions of responsibility for the supervision and ☒ ☐ ☐ welfare of incarcerated persons of the opposite gender in circumstances that can be described as an invasion of privacy or that may be degrading or humiliating to the incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing and determined the agency is compliant with this regulation. If the agency runs short on female staffing, they supplement with Colusa Sheriff Security, Colusa Correctional Personnel, and assistance from their patrol deputies and the local police department. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Custody Manual Policy 218 Staffing Plan shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a The agency policy states, The facility staffing staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the plan shall be made available for review to the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a ☒ ☐ ☐ Board of State and Community Corrections review and recommendations shall be reported to the (BSCC) staff at the time of their biennial local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. inspection. The Jail Commander shall report the results of the BSCC biennial review and recommendations to the officials with fiscal responsibility for the facility (15 CCR 1027). 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that The agency policy states, Safety checks shall include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ be done by personal observation of the (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being correctional officer and shall be sufficient to of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly determine whether the incarcerated person is through direct visual observation of all people held and experiencing any stress or trauma. housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA between safety checks. Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks The agency policy states, Safety checks shall be conducted twice every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check documentation from January 2023 through April 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Custody Manual Policy 517 Safety and section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these Sobering Cells ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. There are no sobering or safety cells at this facility. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA intervals. Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks The agency 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 a sampling of safety check documentation from January 2023 through April 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency did not comply with this regulation. Safety checks are not completed at random or varied intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety The agency policy states, All safety checks check occurred; shall be documented. Documentation shall include (15 CCR 1027.5): • The actual time when each safety check occurred. ☒ ☐ ☐ • The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number. • Initials or member identification number of staff who completed the safety check. The agency safety check logs annotated the location, time, and person conducting the safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check See section (e) comment. occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff See section (e) comment. ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Custody Manual Policy 504 Safety Checks facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, The agency policy states, Safety check 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 a sampling of safety check documentation from January 2023 through April 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency did not comply with this regulation. Safety checks are not reviewed at regular, defined intervals by a supervisor. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the The agency policy states, Each shift will have training standards established by the Board for general at least one staff member who is trained to fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. maintain the facility's firefighting equipment. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Each shift will have at least one staff member who is trained to maintain the facility's firefighting equipment. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA health authority, shall develop and implement policies Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining ☒ ☐ ☐ approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe The agency directive states, Officers must and appropriate to do so. initiate CPR on a non-responsive individual without requiring supervisor or medical staff approval, provided it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety a central location and available for review. Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- ☒ ☐ ☐ Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. The agency directive states, All correctional officers, supervisors, and jail administrators must maintain a valid CPR certification. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- contraindicate its use. Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such ☒ ☐ ☐ as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- until medical staff or alternative medical responders Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA medical responders are present when a person is Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. Agency Directive dated March 14th, 2025- Implementation of AB 268 Regulations. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 106 Annual Facility Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Inspection manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all The agency policy states, The annual applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be inspection should include the following areas comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every in the assessment process: two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Policy review - A review of all jail policies and procedures should be conducted to ensure Notes: The policies and procedures required in that those policies are up to date and subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate ☒ ☐ ☐ accurately reflect the requirements and manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not activities related to the jail operation. apply and has been deleted. The Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual was provided for BSCC staff review. The last review and update were conducted on 08/27/2024. On the day of the on-site inspection, Sheriff personnel were able to access policy and procedure via the department intranet. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA following: Custody Manual Policy 100 Organizational ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of Structure and Responsibility communications. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA administrator/manager. Custody Manual Policies 102 Annual Review ☒ ☐ ☐ and Performance-Based Goals, Objectives and106 Annual Facility Inspection, and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act. (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and federal legal requirements and includes Custody Manual Policy 511 Use of Force prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. The agency policy states, Correctional officers of this department are not authorized to use a carotid restraint hold. A carotid restraint means a vascular neck restraint or ☒ ☐ ☐ any similar restraint, hold, or other defensive tactic in which pressure is applied to the sides of a person's neck that involves a substantial risk of restricting blood flow and may render the person unconscious in order to subdue or control the person (Government Code § 7286.5; 15 CCR 1029). (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints Penal Code Section 3407. The agency policy states, Restraints will not be used on incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant unless based on an individualized determination that restraints are reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. Should ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. Incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their backs or placed in waist restraints or leg irons. Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant incarcerated person should be advised of the policies and procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). (6) Security and control including physical counts and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Custody Manual Policies 106 Annual Facility contraband control, and key control. Inspection, 400 Facility Emergencies, 402 Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Fire Safety, 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility Annual inspection completed on 04/21/25. including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Emergency procedures include: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety section 1032 of these regulations; The agency policy states, Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail Commander shall, in ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a fire. The plan shall include but is not limited to (15 CCR 1032): (a) A fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire department, to be included as part of this policy. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA hostages; Custody Manual Policies 212 Perimeter ☒ ☐ ☐ Security and 400 Facility Emergencies (C) mass arrests; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (D) natural disasters; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policies 400 Facility Emergencies and 404 Evacuation (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 507 Management of security devices. Weapons and Control Devices (8) Suicide Prevention. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 502 Reception, 711 ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health Services, and 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 505 Special ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Incarcerated Persons and 508 Classification. (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA and sexual harassment. Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape ☒ ☐ ☐ Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (12) Release policy, including release planning for Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Custody Manual Policy 734 Release Planning (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) (which has been deleted). 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape limited to, the following: Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Elimination Act privately report sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA family, community members, and other interested Custody Manual Policies 306 Prison Rape third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ Elimination Act Training and 606 Prison Rape harassment. The method for reporting shall be Elimination Act publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Prevention and Intervention prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA personnel. Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The agency policy states, All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and ☒ ☐ ☐ annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and intervention, to include, at minimum (15 CCR 1030) The agency provides regularly scheduled training for all personnel. The last training was completed on 11/25/24. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Prevention and Intervention classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Prevention and Intervention risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Custody Manual Policies 505 Special ☒ ☐ ☐ environment should be considered. Management Incarcerated Persons 508 Classification (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- Custody Deaths (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA attempted suicides as defined by the facility Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Deaths action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 727 Continuous Quality Improvement (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA fire department to be included as part of the policy and Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); The agency policy states, Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail Commander shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for ☒ ☐ ☐ responding to a fire. The plan shall include but is not limited to (15 CCR 1032): A fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire department, to be included as part of this policy. Review completed on 07/10/24. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety The agency policy states, The Department shall be inspected by an appointed staff member who is qualified to perform fire and ☒ ☐ ☐ safety inspections on a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety standards are maintained (15 CCR 1032). BSCC personnel determined the agency is compliant with this regulation after a review of sampling documents. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Custody Manual Policy 402 Fire Safety inspections at least once every two years; The agency policy states, A staff member shall be assigned to coordinate with local or state fire officials for the inspections as required once every two years, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). The result of all fire inspections and fire equipment testing shall be provided to the Jail Commander and the Sheriff, and the records maintained for at least two years (15 CCR 1032(b)). (d) an evacuation plan; and, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 404 Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 404 Evacuation Plan 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 209 Report Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Preparation 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 See above. 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 See above. assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Custody Deaths 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA health administrator, shall develop written policy and Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Custody Deaths written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall The agency policy states, The in-custody include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or death review should be initiated as soon as designee, the health administrator, the responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ practicable, and a written report shall be physician and other health care, and supervision staff completed within 30 days of the death. The who are relevant to the incident. 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). 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Custody Deaths identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Custody Deaths provide a copy of the initial review report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the The agency policy states, A copy of the initial Penal Code. review report for every in-custody death provided to the state Attorney General's office ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be submitted to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records) (15 CCR 1046). The initial review report shall contain the following Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA information: Custody Manual Policy 514 Reporting In- (1) Demographic information Custody Deaths (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 No minors held at this facility. jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 508 Classification (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, This policy provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed describes the Colusa County Sheriff's at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Department's classification process, which is transmitting of information regarding incarcerated designed to identify security and health issues persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while so that incarcerated persons may be held and confined at the facility, and the separation of such housed in such a way as to foster a safe and persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court secure facility (15 CCR 1050). holding facility. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Custody Manual Policy 508 Classification whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement The agency policy states, Individualized ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A determinations shall be made about how to person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall ensure the health and safety of each be given serious consideration. incarcerated person (28 CFR 115.42; 15 CCR 1050). 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Diseases responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures specifying those symptoms that require The agency policy states, It is the policy of this medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a department to maintain an effective program medical evaluation is completed that focuses on the identification, education, immunization, prevention, surveillance, ☒ ☐ ☐ diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-up and proper reporting to local, state and federal agencies of communicable diseases. The program is designed to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is created and maintained for all occupants of the facility (15 CCR 1051; 15 CCR 1206.5; 15 CCR 1206(i)). At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA made of the person being booked as to whether the Custody Manual Policy 714 Communicable person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Diseases as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or The agency policy states, Surveillance takes other special medical problem identified by the health place throughout the period of the authority. The response shall be noted on the medical incarcerated person's confinement and is screening from. done in a variety of encounters and inspections. These include but are not limited to the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical screening - Each newly booked incarcerated person shall be evaluated for health care needs and signs and symptoms of infectious disease. The receiving screening includes questions regarding known symptoms of TB, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and HBV. The individual completing the medical screening should observe the incarcerated person for obvious signs of infection (15 CCR 1206.5(a)). 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policies 707 Heath The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Appraisals and 712 Mental Health Screening responsible physician, shall develop written policies and and Evaluation procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of The agency policy states, Generally, a behavioral crisis may include telehealth. comprehensive health appraisal should occur within 14 days of booking (see the Health Appraisals Policy). However, when it is appropriate and based on an incarcerated person's health condition, an early health ☒ ☐ ☐ appraisal should be recommended. An incarcerated person may also be cleared for housing in general population with a prompt referral to the appropriate health care services when it is in accordance with the incarcerated person's overall classification. Upon the identification of an incarcerated person who may be in a behavioral crisis, a physician's opinion will be secured within 24 hours, or next sick call, whichever is earliest (15 CCR 1052). If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Custody Manual Policies 707 Heath considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisals and 712 Mental Health Screening section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or and Evaluation others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Custody Manual Policies 707 Heath ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Appraisals and 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 505 Special Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Management Incarcerated Persons develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Custody Manual Policy 505 Special housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Management Incarcerated Persons privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 602 Incarcerated The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Persons with Disabilities responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, The agency policy states, The Jail appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Commander, in coordination with the ☒ ☐ ☐ nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Responsible Physician and the ADA developmental disabilities. Coordinator (see the Accessibility - Facility and Equipment Policy), will establish written procedures to assess and reasonably accommodate disabilities of incarcerated persons. The health authority or designee shall contact the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Custody Manual Policy 602 Incarcerated confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Persons with Disabilities purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. The agency policy states, Identifying and ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluating all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities, including contacting the regional center to assist with diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 hours of identification, excluding holidays and weekends (15 CCR 1057). 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints are not used at the Colusa County written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Courthouse. 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: Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (5) exercising of extremities. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons placed in restraints for longer than ☐ ☐ ☒ two hours should receive a range-of-motion procedure that will allow for the movement of the extremities. Range-of-motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA following requirements: Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The agency policy states, Restraints shall never be used for retaliation or as punishment. Restraints shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably necessary to ☐ ☐ ☒ control the incarcerated person. Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive methods, including verbal de-escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective in controlling the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058). (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA incarcerated people who display behavior which Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA restraints only with the approval of the facility Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints manager, the facility watch commander, or responsible health care staff; continued retention The agency policy states, Supervisors shall shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. proactively oversee the use of restraints on any incarcerated person. Whenever feasible, ☐ ☐ ☒ the use of restraints, other than routine use during transfer, shall require the approval of the Shift Supervisor prior to application. In instances where prior approval is not feasible, the Shift Supervisor shall be apprised of the use of restraints as soon as practicable. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☐ ☐ ☒ The agency policy states, Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated The agency policy states, Staff members shall person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ conduct continuous direct face-to-face While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons observation at least twice every 30 minutes on shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area an irregular schedule to check the which makes provisions to protect the person from incarcerated person's physical well-being and abuse. behavior. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA with responsible health care staff determines that an Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA placement in restraints shall be documented and Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The The agency policy states, The use of documentation shall include: the reason for restraints for purposes other than for the placement; person authorizing placement; names of controlled movement or transportation of an staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; incarcerated person shall be documented on and the duration of placement. appropriate logs and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff ☐ ☐ ☒ from doing so. The documentation shall include, at a minimum, the type of restraint used, when it was applied, a detailed description of why the restraint was needed, the name of the person authorizing placement, names of staff involved in the placement, any injuries sustained, when the restraints were removed and the duration of placement (15 CCR 1058). 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA in recovery after delivery or termination of the Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their backs or placed in waist restraints or leg irons. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 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 Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA who is currently responsible for the medical care of Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints 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. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Custody Manual Policy 512 Use of Restraints of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. The agency policy states, Once pregnancy ☒ ☐ ☐ has been confirmed, a pregnant incarcerated person should be advised of the policies and procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA Custody Manual Policy 603 Access to Courts The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Counsel and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, It is the policy of this Such access shall consist of: department that all incarcerated persons will have access to the courts and the ability to consult with legal counsel (15 CCR 1068). (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual Policy 603 Access to Courts and Counsel 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Colusa County Sheriff’s Department CA MAINTENANCE Custody Manual Policy 800 Sanitation Inspections, 806 Incarcerated Person Safety, The facility administrator shall develop written policies and 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 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. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). ☐ ☒ ☐ If minors are held in the facility, even if they are supervised by probation staff, these sections apply and must be inspected for compliance. Use probation policy and documentation as necessary. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 0B responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she 1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 2B Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION 4B The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 20 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0430 FACILITY: Colusa County Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: (18) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/22/25 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 Adult Court Holding Court Holding 2017 2 0 (9) (18) 14’ X 7’11’’ X 9’8’’ 1 0 1 1 0 Bench (2): B1=6’8’’, B2=10’. * 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. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019 BSCC Code:0430 FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CH 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: ☒ 2019: ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/22/25 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26. 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* Gun lockers are in the vehicle sallyport. 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 incarcerated person would be transferred if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to to the Colusa County Jail if an observation cell themselves or others are held. For those facilities ☐ ☒ is required. ☐ that accept male and female intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage Property is kept at jail facilities. ☐ ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ 6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section The incarcerated person would be transferred 1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the ☐ ☒ to the Colusa County Jail if an observation cell ☐ need for such a cell. is required. 7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running ☒ water for staff use. ☐ ☐ 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ and ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* Medication is provided to the incarcerated persons before or after court sessions at the Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☐ ☒ jail facility. ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 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. * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested during the physical plant inspection. 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. 1231.2.24 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. 1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE A confidential interview space is available. All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐ cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☒ the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐ cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. 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. ☐ ☐ 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 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. 1231.3.10 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. ☐ ☐ * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER The weapons locker is located outside the secure area in the vehicle sallyport. ☒ 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. 1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in ☒ ☐ ☐ existing protective social-care homes or facilities in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9. 13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 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.) 0430 Colusa SHRF County Courthouse CH CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (25-26).dot (rev.2/25)