BSCC
Contra Costa Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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September 17, 2024
Sheriff David Livingston
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
1850 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Livingston:
A Targeted Inspection of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office has been completed.
A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and the following facilities
were inspected between Tuesday, August 6, 2024, and Wednesday, August 7, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Martinez Detention Facility 0440 II
Marsh Creek Detention Facility 0460 III
West County Detention Facility 0470 II
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.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information
related to Rated Capacity.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
David Livingston
Sheriff
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Sincerely,
JAMES A. PEAK
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Contra Costa County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Contra Costa County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa County*
County Administrator, Contra Costa County*
James Normandin, Lieutenant, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0440+ Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office II III LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0440
FACILITY NAME: Martinez Detention Facility (MDF) FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Normandin, Lt. Rossi
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-06-2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that B. OBSERVATION REQUIREMENTS OF
include, but are not limited to, the following: INMATE CLASSIFICATIONS
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 1. General Population Inmates
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least a. All general population inmates shall be
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held directly observed by custody staff:
and housed in the facility. • At least twice every hour
(MDF/WCDF), with no more than 40
minutes between checks
(MDF/WCDF)
• At least once every hour (MCDF),
with no less than 40 minutes between
checks.
The agency utilizes a Jail Management
☒ ☐ ☐
System to document Safety Checks.
BSCC staff reviewed safety logs from the
periods of:
• October 29, 2023, to November 4,
2023
• November 19, 2023, to November 25,
2023
• December 24, 2023, to December 30,
2023
• February 11, 2024, to February 17,
2024
• April 21, 2024, to April 27, 2024
• June 2, 2024, to June 8, 2024
BSCC staff determined the facility compliant
with this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 2.08.19 Safety Cells
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
of these regulations. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 2.10.37 II A. 3. g. The Floor Deputy will, on an
intervals. irregular basis and at least twice every hour,
☒ ☐ ☐ check the wellbeing of each inmate and notify
the desk Deputy of time and status to be
entered into JMS Housing Unit Log.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 2.08.18 III A. 2. b. “All entries must be legible,
documentation of all safety checks. to include name, date and time.”
Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC staff observed this information on the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ safety check logs.
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 2.08.18 III A. 2. b. “All entries must be legible,
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). to include name, date and time.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 2.10.05 Shift Sergeant
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or 7. Ensure that all JMS logs are maintained
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ properly.
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Chapter 7 of the CSB Policy and Procedure
Manual
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 2.07.03 MDF Relocation and Evacuation Plan
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record; B. 5. A monthly inspection by the facility
Fire/Life Safety Officer.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC reviewed the monthly fire inspections
dating back to the inspection in 2023 and
determined the facility compliant with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires B. 4. A biennial inspection by a qualified
inspections at least once every two years; outside fire inspector.
☒ ☐ ☐
The Martinez Detention Facility was
inspected on November 9, 2023, by the
Contra Costa County Fire Department.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.07.03 MDF Relocation and Evacuation Plan
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2.07.03 MDF Relocation and Evacuation Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2.08.36 Inmate Death
I. A. The Custody Services Bureau shall
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy conduct a comprehensive investigation of the
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death circumstances leading up to, during and
reporting requirements of Government Code section following every inmate death, pursuant to
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and California
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Code of Regulations 12525.
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
III. B. 3. 4. The Facility Commander will be
responsible for submitting the In-Custody
Death Review (ICDR) to the BSCC within Ten
(10) days from the inmate death. The ICDR
will contain D.O.J. form 713, but does not
replace the requirement to report to the D.O.J.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the III. B. 6. A review team comprised of the below
health administrator, shall develop written policy and listed personnel will review all in-custody
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a deaths within 30 days of an in-custody death.
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Facility Commander
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Health Services Administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or County Counsel
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Treating Physician
physician and other health care, and supervision staff CAS Representative or Designee
who are relevant to the incident. Other health care and supervision staff
relevant to the incident
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the III. B. 6. a. The review will determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to following, but not limited to:
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to • Was appropriate clinical care provided.
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Whether modification to policy(ies) and
procedures are needed.
• To identify issues that require further
attention.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the III. B. 6. b. The Facility Commander will draft
initial review report of every in-custody death to the a report of the findings within Thirty (30) days
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility of the inmate death. The report must be
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review submitted to the BSCC within Sixty (60) days
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of of the inmate death.
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following III. B. 6. b. The Facility Commander will draft
information: a report of the findings within Thirty (30) days
(1) Demographic information of the inmate death. The report must be
(A) Full name of the decedent submitted to the BSCC within Sixty (60) days
(B) Date of birth of the inmate death.
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including
names and roles) involved in the reporting of the
death or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cell reports/logs from the below periods:
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety • October 29, 2023, to November 4,
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. 2023
• November 19, 2023, to November 25,
2023
☒ ☐ ☐ • December 24, 2023, to December 30,
2023
• February 11, 2024, to February 17,
2024
• April 21, 2024, to April 27, 2024
• June 2, 2024, to June 8, 2024
BSCC staff determined the facility compliant
with this regulation.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 2.08.20 I C. Inmates shall be removed from
soon as they are able to continue the admission process the sobering cell as soon as they are no
☒ ☐ ☐
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. longer a threat to their own safety or the safety
of others, due to their state of intoxication.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 2.08.20 II 2. A. 4. The medical staff shall be
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody notified immediately for an inmate's
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement in a sobering cell and asked to
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these render a medical opinion regarding placement
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. and retention in the sobering cell.
a. Continued inmate placement in a sobering
cell shall require a new medical evaluation at
least once every six hours.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must 2.08.20 II 2. A. 4. The medical staff shall be
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. notified immediately for an inmate's
placement in a sobering cell and asked to
render a medical opinion regarding placement
☒ ☐ ☐
and retention in the sobering cell.
2.08.20 II 2. A. 11. A medical assessment
shall be performed within 12 hours from the
time of placement.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 2.08.18 III A. 2. e. Custody staff will ensure
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every that direct visual observations and log entries
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. occur as follows:
☒ ☐ ☐
Sobering Cell Logs will be checked and
maintained no less than once every thirty (30)
minutes on an irregular basis.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 40 reports
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, and
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated determined the facility compliant with this
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this regulation.
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: 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
equipment; 2.08.37 Automatic External Defibrillator
(AED)
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ III. D. Hydration and Sanitation
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(5) exercising of extremities. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ III. E. Exercising Extremities
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
following requirements: III. A. 3. Use of the restraint chair as
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment punishment or disciplinary purposes is
or as a substitute for treatment. expressly forbidden.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
III. A. 3. Special restraining devices shall
not be used as punishment or in a way
that causes an undue physical pain or
restricts the blood circulation or breathing
of an inmate.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
incarcerated people who display behavior which III. A. 1. The restraint chair shall only be
results in the destruction of property or reveal an used when less restrictive alternative
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. methods are not sufficient to protect
inmates or others from injury, and after all
other alternatives have been considered
and deemed inappropriate.
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
I. A. Special restraints shall be used only as
prevention against self-injury, injury to others,
or property damage, and shall be approved by
the Facility Commander or Shift Supervisor,
and with consultation of the medical/mental
health staff.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- III. A. 1. The restraint chair shall only be
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are used when less restrictive alternative
deemed ineffective. methods are not sufficient to protect
inmates or others from injury, and after all
other alternatives have been considered
☒ ☐ ☐
and deemed inappropriate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
I. C. Special restraints should be utilized only
when it appears less restrictive alternatives
would be ineffective in controlling the
disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility III. A. 2. The Shift Supervisor shall be
manager, the facility watch commander, or notified and approve of any placement or
responsible health care staff; continued retention continued use of the restraint chair for the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. following circumstances:
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
I. A. Special restraints shall be used only as
prevention against self-injury, injury to others,
or property damage, and shall be approved by
the Facility Commander or Shift Supervisor,
and with consultation of the medical/mental
health staff.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. III. A. 6. The sergeant observing
placement shall ensure available medical
and mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, but no
longer than one hour from the time of
placement. Medical and mental health will
☒ ☐ ☐ assess and evaluate placement of the
involved inmate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 1. A. d. Once special restraints have
been applied, continual direct visual
observation by staff shall be maintained
prior to evaluation from the
medical/mental health authority.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of III. A. 6. The sergeant observing
placement. placement shall ensure available medical
and mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, but no
longer than one hour from the time of
placement. Medical and mental health will
assess and evaluate placement of the
☒ ☐ ☐ involved inmate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 1. A. d. The sergeant observing placement
shall ensure that available Medical/Mental
Health staff are notified and respond as soon
as possible, but no longer than one (1) hour
from the time of placement to respond and
provide a medical/mental health opinion on
the placement of the involved inmate.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
four hours of placement. III. A. 8. The sergeant observing placement
shall ensure medical and mental health staff
☒ ☐ ☐ are notified and respond no longer than four
(4) hours from the time of placement to
conduct a secondary health assessment of
the involved inmate.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.18 Observations Logs
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure III. A. 2. e. Restraint Logs will be checked
that the restraints are properly employed, and to and maintained at least once every fifteen
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated (15) minutes and no less than twice every
person. Such observation shall be documented. thirty (30) minutes.
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area III. 1. A. d. Visual observation will be
which makes provisions to protect the person from made approximately once every (15)
abuse. minutes, no less than twice every thirty
minutes.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
consultation with responsible health care staff III. A. 9. a. If the Facility Commander or
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be designee determines, with consult from
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Medical and Mental Health staff, that an
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further inmate cannot be safely removed from
evaluation. custodial restraints due to being a danger
to himself or others, and after eight (8)
hours, the inmate will be removed from
the restraint chair and transported by
ambulance to the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (CCRMC) for medical
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 4. a. If the Facility Commander or designee
determines, with consult from Medical and
Mental Health staff, that an inmate cannot be
safely removed from custodial restraints due
to being a danger to himself or others, and
after eight (8) hours, the inmate will be
removed from the restraint chair and
transported by ambulance to the Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) for
medical treatment
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ III. B. 6. Manufacturer Cautions
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and III. A. 5. The sergeant shall ensure all
shall be video recorded unless exigent placements into a restraint chair are
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The videotaped unless prohibited by exigent
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for circumstances
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff reviewed logs for exercise and out
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of cell time for the periods of:
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of • October 29, 2023, to November 4,
seven days to include: 2023
• November 19, 2023, to November 25,
2023
• December 24, 2023, to December 30,
2023
☒ ☐ ☐
• February 11, 2024, to February 17,
2024
• April 21, 2024, to April 27, 2024
• June 2, 2024, to June 8, 2024
BSCC staff determined the facility compliant
with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
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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
BSCC Code: 0440
FACILITY NAME: Martinez Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
6/91: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
2013: 1976: X Pre-73
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 8-6-2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
☒ ☐ ☐
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) ☒ ☐ ☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☒ ☐ ☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
☐ ☐ ☒
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less ☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
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Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
☐ ☐ ☒
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☐ ☐ ☒
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
☐ ☐ ☒
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☐ ☐ ☒
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
☒ ☐ ☐
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☒ ☐ ☐
Padding on floor ☒ ☐ ☐
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a ☒ ☐ ☐
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
☒ ☐ ☐
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 Large windows in the doors of the safety cells
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which were acceptable under the 1976 standards.
☒ ☐ ☐
provide a view of the entire cell Later Title 24 revisions required windows to be
no greater than 4” in width.
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from ☒ ☐ ☐
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐
Dormitories (2.8) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added
provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive
standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language,
but did not change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per
inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of
floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at ☐ ☐ ☒
least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot
clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet
divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square
feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To
calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by
3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet
dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4
inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
☐ ☐ ☒
13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for”
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in
Type I facilities.)
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate,
☒ ☐ ☐
exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of
cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).”
13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3
feet (914mm)
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates allowed access at a
given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to
☒ ☐ ☐
access at a given time and are the least restrictive
standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10) Each housing module has its own recreation
yard except for housing module D ISO, which
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ was not used during the 2023 inspection.
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
☒ ☐ ☐
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
☒ ☐ ☐
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
☒ ☐ ☐
needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for
discussion of applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in
every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or
☒ ☐ ☐
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
☒ ☐ ☐
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
☒ ☐ ☐
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where ☒ ☐ ☐
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
program indicates special medical care housing is
needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible
to both male and female inmates, but not in the living ☒ ☐ ☐
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
☒ ☐ ☐
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. ☒ ☐ ☐
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are ☒ ☐ ☐
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and
seating for each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash ☒ ☐ ☐
basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such ☒ ☐ ☐
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient ☒ ☐ ☐
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is
located within the security area (Type II only).
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type
II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III & IV.
Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage
per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
☒ ☐ ☐
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies.
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability
was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV
facilities regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to
electronic surveillance located primarily in
corridors, elevators or points in security
perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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,
capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately. Central control requirement
deleted.
10 Deleted language referring to central control
point.
10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point”
13: Added “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”
1: Added “who can respond immediately”
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and ☒ ☐ ☐
drying personal laundry.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
☒ ☐ ☐
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 ☒ ☐ ☐
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
☒ ☐ ☐
and female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; one is provided in every
single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
☒ ☐ ☐
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified
ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise
areas. Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is
provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified
ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy
cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in
dayrooms
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: One is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to
inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated
and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing
over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on
☒ ☐ ☐
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower
areas must provide modesty for inmates, with
staff ability to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall ☒ ☐ ☐
in facilities higher than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at
desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is
sufficient for purposes of supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design in areas higher than minimum
security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security,
windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater ☒ ☐ ☐
than 5 inches in on dimension.
13: Added “exterior” before windows
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
☒ ☐ ☐
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM;
nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; ☒ ☐ ☐
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
☒ ☐ ☐
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted ☒ ☐ ☐
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
☒ ☐ ☐
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have
individual compartments, locks and keys. ☒ ☐ ☐
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the
security area any weapon”
Design Requirements (102(c)6) Portions of this facility were built prior to the
1994 regulation requirement for this
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation.
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0440
FACILITY: Martinez Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 646
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 8-6-2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Booking
1-2 Safety 1976 2 - (2) (2) 66.5 square feet 1
Notes: Flush ring, floor-mounted toilet; a previously permanent restraint chair has been removed from one cell.
“I” bolt in rear of cell.
3-4 Sobering 1976 2 - 4 (8) 66.5 square feet 1 1 1
5 Holding 1976 1 - 6 (6) 94.5 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 11' Bench
6 Holding 1976 1 - 6 (6) 94.3 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: Bench 11’
7 Holding 1976 1 - 4 (4) 72.0 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 6.5' Bench
8 Holding 1976 1 - 8 (8) 163.5 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: Bench 1: 8’7”, Bench 2: 7’8”, Bench 3: 4’8”, Bench 4: 4’5”
9 Docile 1976 1 - 32 (32) 323.0 square feet 2 2 2
Notes: This is a large holding room that had originally been designed as detoxification lounge with “lounge-type”
furnishings and bunks. The county received a variance in 1982 to operate this detoxification lounge. The room
was later changed to a docile holding area for male inmates awaiting booking or who have been booked and are
awaiting housing. There is seating for 33 inmates in this room; however, temporary holding cells are limited to 16
inmates. The county received pilot project status in January 2005 to expand the capacity of this holding room to
32 inmates. Cell door is unlocked.
23-24/JP: There exist two distinct docile sitting areas. Each area holds 16 or fewer seats.
Court Transport Staging Area
Notes: Nonrated court sallyports (A, B, C, and D) and visiting areas (3, 4, 5, and 6) are used to hold prisoners
requiring separation. Additional permanent seating added to cells 2 and 4 after 1996-1997 inspection. Pursuant
to administrative discussions during the 1998-2000 inspection, cells 1 and 2 are rated as "Temporary Staging
Cells" under the 1991 regulations. This allows a capacity in excess of 16 inmates; however, this requires that
they be classified (Title 15, Section 1050) and that they be held in those cells no longer than 4 hours.
1 Staging 1991 1 - 26 (26) 322 square feet 3 3 3
Notes: 40' Bench
2 Staging 1991 1 - 21 (21) 255 square feet 3 3 3
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Notes: 379" (31.6') Bench;
3 Holding 1976 1 - 7 (7) 110 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 11' Bench; seating was 16' in this cell at the time of original rating
4 Holding 1976 1 - 10 (10) 97 square feet 1 1 1
Notes: 210' (17.5') Bench.
A Module – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers; 3205 square feet dayroom. All cells are
double bunked, resulting in 92 beds. The RC for this Module is 91 based on dayroom square footage.
Double 2001 45 2 2 90 1 1 1
Single 2001 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
B Module – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers; 3354 square feet dayroom. The RC for this
Module is 90; all cells are double bunked.
Double 2001 45 2 2 90 1 1 1
C Module – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers. There is a medical exam room on this Module
for A, B, and C. The RC for this Module is 92. All cells are double-bunked.
August 2022 update: Module was renovated and separated into 41 general use cells and 1 nonrated medical
cell (#2) for medical/mental health use. 42 cells in total. Cells are irregularly shaped and measured for sqft. There
are six showers in the dayrooms on the upper and lower tiers. Cells are irregularly shaped and meet square
footage requirements at the original construction for non-ADA cells. Non-ADA only had fixtures updated. ADA
cells meet the square footage requirements of T24 2019 standards. Ceilings were not renovated due to being
previously approved at the time of original construction. Rated capacity was changed from 92 to 80.
1 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 63.9 sqft 1 1 1
2 ADA Single 2019 1 (1) (1) (1) 156.03 sqft 1 1 1
Notes: Non-rated Medical/Mental Health Cell. Has telemetry bed.
3 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 73.24 sqft 1 1 1
4 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 65.65 sqft 1 1 1
5 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 63.84 sqft 1 1 1
6 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 73.78 sqft 1 1 1
7 ADA Single 2019 1 1 1 1 144.59 sqft 1 1 1
8 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 66.79 sqft 1 1 1
9 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 69.08 sqft 1 1 1
10 ADA Single 2019 1 1 1 1 147.4 sqft 1 1 1
11 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 72.17 sqft 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
12 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 70.57 sqft 1 1 1
13 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 73.02 sqft 1 1 1
14 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 69.39 sqft 1 1 1
15 ADA Single 2019 1 1 1 1 148.19 sqft 1 1 1
16 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 62.89 sqft 1 1 1
17 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 72.45 sqft 1 1 1
18 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 71.86 sqft 1 1 1
19 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 73.09 sqft 1 1 1
20 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 66.27 sqft 1 1 1
21 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 66.38 sqft 1 1 1
22 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 68.75 sqft 1 1 1
23 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 75.85 sqft 1 1 1
24 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 65.52 sqft 1 1 1
25 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 69.4 sqft 1 1 1
26 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 64.91 sqft 1 1 1
27 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 76.16 sqft 1 1 1
28 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 67.59 sqft 1 1 1
29 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 61.21 sqft 1 1 1
30 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 68.91 sqft 1 1 1
31 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 70.12 sqft 1 1 1
32 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 72.87 sqft 1 1 1
33 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 67.88 sqft 1 1 1
34 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 71.79 sqft 1 1 1
35 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 66.06 sqft 1 1 1
36 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 80.93 sqft 1 1 1
37 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 80.72 sqft 1 1 1
38 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 61.35 sqft 1 1 1
39 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 97.8 sqft 1 1 1
40 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 67.4 sqft 1 1 1
41 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 92.13 sqft 1 1 1
42 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 85.33 sqft 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
D Module – (Male) Administrative Segregation
Notes: 4 showers in A dayroom, 2 showers in B dayroom, 1 shower in C dayroom. C side uses the B side
courtyard.
A-1257 square feet; B-505 square feet; C-272 square feet. RC of this Module is 53, all cells are single-bunked.
A Side Single 2001 32 1 1 32 1 1 1
B Side Single 2001 12 1 1 12 1 1 1
C Side Single 2001 9 1 1 9 1 1 1
E Module – (Male) Protective Custody
Notes: Cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 5 showers; 3196 square feet dayroom; the RC for this
Module is 90. There are two courtyards available.
Double 2001 45 2 2 90 1 1 1
F Module – Protective Custody/Medical
Notes: 5 showers for Module. The RC for this Module is 90 (68 for A side and 22 for B side). All cells except
those in C are doubled. The Module also includes a medical office, line up, and observation room. 2018-2020
Mental Health Remodel
A Side Double 2001 28 2 2 56 1 1 1
Notes: A Side is often used as a medical unit due to its proximity to medical services; however, beds are also
used for Ad. Seg. and protective custody and are considered multi-use beds and therefore included in the RC.
F3,F8,F20,F25,F30 Single 2001 5 1 2 5 1 1 1
Notes: Converted to single cells during COVID 2020-2022.
F12 Single 2001 1 1 1 1 1 1
Note: Medical telemetry bed. Non-rated.
B Side Double 2001 11 2 2 22 1 1 1
Notes: B Side is Special Housing/Protective Custody.
F2,F6,F9 Single 2001 3 1 2 3 1 1 1
F11 Single 2001 (1) (1) (1) 1 1 1
Notes: Converted to single cells during COVID 2020-2022.
C Side ISO Single 2001 4 1 1 (4) 1 1 1
Notes: C Side is Medical Isolation; excluded from RC; air pump installed in 1999 for separate air exchange. 1
shower for the 4 cells.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
MA/MB Module – Medical
Notes: 4 showers; 2241 square feet dayroom. Cells 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, & 8 are not included in the RC as they are only used as
medical/mental health beds – these are oversized rooms allowing use of hospital-type beds. The remaining cells are
included in the RC as these are multi-use cells (Ad. Seg. and protective custody inmates housed in these in addition to
inmates with medical issues. In 2006-2008 inspection cycle, the RC was adjusted to 24 double cells for an RC of 48 and
6 nonrated cells, for a total of (6).
2022 February update: Module was renovated and separated into MA and MB for medical/mental health and general
use. Showers are in the dayrooms on the upper and lower tiers. Cells 6, 7, and 8 are interview rooms.
MA-1 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 124.68 sf 1 1 1
MA-2 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 126.45 sf 1 1 1
MA-3 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 110.90 sf 1 1 1
MA-4ADA Single 2019 1 1 1 (1) 162.10 sf 1 1 1
Note: Telemetry bed
MA-5ADA Single 2019 1 1 1 (1) 175.04 1 1 1
Note: Telemetry bed
MB-6 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 Will be 1 1 1
remeasured in
2024
MB-7 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 89.50 sf 1 1 1
MB-8 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 88.45 sf 1 1 1
MB-9 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 81.16 sf 1 1 1
MB-10 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 83.90 sf 1 1 1
MB-11 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 87.44 sf 1 1 1
MB-12 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 87.58 sf 1 1 1
MB-13 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 87.02 sf 1 1 1
MB-14 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 87.73 sf 1 1 1
MB-15 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 86.40 sf 1 1 1
MB-16 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 83.97 sf 1 1 1
MB-17 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 91.70 sf 1 1 1
MB-18 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 92.22 sf 1 1 1
MB-19 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 80.44 sf 1 1 1
MB-20 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 84.46 sf 1 1 1
MB-21 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 91.34 sf 1 1 1
MB-22 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 91.31 sf 1 1 1
MB-23 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 83.75 sf 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
MB-24 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 82.96 sf 1 1 1
Q Module – Intake Housing Module (Male)
Notes: Intake, pending classification; cells meet minimum square foot requirements; 4 showers; 2696 square
feet dayroom. All cells are doubled. The RC for this Module is 77 based upon the dayroom space. The total
number of beds in this Module on the date of the inspection was 82.
Notes: 2016-2018 Inspection: Not crowded on the day of the inspection.
Notes: The module was empty and under remodeling during the 2024 August inspection.
Double 2001 36 2 2 72 1 1 1
Single 2001 4 2 1 4 1 1 1
Single 2001 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
T Module – Inmate Workers
Notes: 4 Showers
Double 2001 29 2 2 58 1 1 1
06/08: The facility was constructed under 1994 Physical Plant Standards; however, the modules were re-rated using 2001
standards.
Notes: 2023 Cell 5 was converted to a medical exam room.
*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.
0440 Contra Costa Martinez Detention Facility LASE 23-24 - 6 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0460
FACILITY NAME: Marsh Creek Detention Facility (MCDF) FACILITY TYPE: II/III
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Normandin
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-06-2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that B. OBSERVATION REQUIREMENTS OF
include, but are not limited to, the following: INMATE CLASSIFICATIONS
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 1. General Population Inmates
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least a. All general population inmates shall be
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held directly observed by custody staff:
and housed in the facility. • At least twice every hour
(MDF/WCDF), with no more than 40
minutes between checks
(MDF/WCDF)
• At least once every hour (MCDF),
with no less than 40 minutes between
checks.
The agency utilizes a Jail Management
☒ ☐ ☐
System to document Safety Checks.
BSCC staff reviewed safety logs from the
periods of:
• October 29, 2023, to November 4,
2023
• November 19, 2023, to November 25,
2023
• December 24, 2023, to December 30,
2023
• February 11, 2024, to February 17,
2024
• April 21, 2024, to April 27, 2024
• June 2, 2024, to June 8, 2024
BSCC staff determined the facility compliant
with this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 2.08.19 Safety Cells
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
of these regulations. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 2.10.37 II A. 3. g. The Floor Deputy will, on an
intervals. irregular basis, and at least twice every hour,
☒ ☐ ☐ check the wellbeing of each inmate and notify
the desk Deputy of time and status to be
entered into JMS Housing Unit Log.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 2.08.18 III A. 2. b. “All entries must be legible,
documentation of all safety checks. to include name, date and time.”
Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC staff observed this information on the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ safety check logs.
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 2.08.18 III A. 2. b. “All entries must be legible,
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). to include name, date and time.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 2.10.05 Shift Sergeant
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or 7. Ensure that all JMS logs are maintained
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ properly.
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Chapter 7 of the CSB Policy and Procedure
Manual
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 2.07.05 MCDF Relocation and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record; B. 5. A monthly inspection by the facility
Fire/Life Safety Officer.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC reviewed the monthly fire inspections
dating back to the inspection in 2023 and
determined the facility compliant with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires B. 4. A biennial inspection by a qualified
inspections at least once every two years; outside fire inspector.
☒ ☐ ☐
The fire inspection was completed on January
18, 2024, by the Contra Costa County Fire
Department.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 2.07.05 MCDF Relocation and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Plan
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2.07.05 MCDF Relocation and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire. Plan
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2.08.36 Inmate Death
I. A. The Custody Services Bureau shall
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy conduct a comprehensive investigation of the
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death circumstances leading up to, during and
reporting requirements of Government Code section following every inmate death, pursuant to
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and California
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Code of Regulations 12525.
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
III. B. 3. 4. The Facility Commander will be
responsible for submitting the In-Custody
Death Review (ICDR) to the BSCC within Ten
(10) days from the inmate death. The ICDR
will contain D.O.J. form 713, but does not
replace the requirement to report to the D.O.J.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the III. B. 6. A review team comprised of the below
health administrator, shall develop written policy and listed personnel will review all in-custody
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a deaths within 30 days of an in-custody death.
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Facility Commander
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Health Services Administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or County Counsel
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Treating Physician
physician and other health care, and supervision staff CAS Representative or Designee
who are relevant to the incident. Other health care and supervision staff
relevant to the incident
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the III. B. 6. a. The review will determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to following, but not limited to:
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to • Was appropriate clinical care provided.
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Whether modification to policy(ies) and
procedures are needed.
• To identify issues that require further
attention.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the III. B. 6. b. The Facility Commander will draft
initial review report of every in-custody death to the a report of the findings within Thirty (30) days
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility of the inmate death. The report must be
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review submitted to the BSCC within Sixty (60) days
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of of the inmate death.
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following III. B. 6. b. The Facility Commander will draft
information: a report of the findings within Thirty (30) days
(1) Demographic information of the inmate death. The report must be
(A) Full name of the decedent submitted to the BSCC within Sixty (60) days
(B) Date of birth of the inmate death.
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including
names and roles) involved in the reporting of the
death or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section This facility does not have sobering cells.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 2.08.20 I C. Inmates shall be removed from
soon as they are able to continue the admission process the sobering cell as soon as they are no
☒ ☐ ☐
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. longer a threat to their own safety or the safety
of others, due to their state of intoxication.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 2.08.20 II 2. A. 4. The medical staff shall be
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody notified immediately for an inmate's
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement in a sobering cell and asked to
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these render a medical opinion regarding placement
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. and retention in the sobering cell.
a. Continued inmate placement in a sobering
cell shall require a new medical evaluation at
least once every six hours.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must 2.08.20 II 2. A. 4. The medical staff shall be
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. notified immediately for an inmate's
placement in a sobering cell and asked to
render a medical opinion regarding placement
☒ ☐ ☐
and retention in the sobering cell.
2.08.20 II 2. A. 11. A medical assessment
shall be performed within 12 hours from the
time of placement.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 2.08.18 III A. 2. e. Custody staff will ensure
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every that direct visual observations and log entries
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. occur as follows:
☒ ☐ ☐
Sobering Cell Logs will be checked and
maintained no less than once every thirty (30)
minutes on an irregular basis.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint If an incarcerated person needs to be placed
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which in restraints, they are transported to the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Martinez Detention Facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
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: 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
equipment; 2.08.37 Automatic External Defibrillator
(AED)
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ III. D. Hydration and Sanitation
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(5) exercising of extremities. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ III. E. Exercising Extremities
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
following requirements: III. A. 3. Use of the restraint chair as
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment punishment or disciplinary purposes is
or as a substitute for treatment. expressly forbidden.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
III. A. 3. Special restraining devices shall
not be used as punishment or in a way
that causes an undue physical pain or
restricts the blood circulation or breathing
of an inmate.
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
incarcerated people who display behavior which III. A. 1. The restraint chair shall only be
results in the destruction of property or reveal an used when less restrictive alternative
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. methods are not sufficient to protect
inmates or others from injury, and after all
other alternatives have been considered
and deemed inappropriate.
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
I. A. Special restraints shall be used only as
prevention against self-injury, injury to others,
or property damage, and shall be approved by
the Facility Commander or Shift Supervisor,
and with consultation of the medical/mental
health staff.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- III. A. 1. The restraint chair shall only be
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are used when less restrictive alternative
deemed ineffective. methods are not sufficient to protect
inmates or others from injury, and after all
other alternatives have been considered
☒ ☐ ☐
and deemed inappropriate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
I. C. Special restraints should be utilized only
when it appears less restrictive alternatives
would be ineffective in controlling the
disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility III. A. 2. The Shift Supervisor shall be
manager, the facility watch commander, or notified and approve of any placement or
responsible health care staff; continued retention continued use of the restraint chair for the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. following circumstances:
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
I. A. Special restraints shall be used only as
prevention against self-injury, injury to others,
or property damage, and shall be approved by
the Facility Commander or Shift Supervisor,
and with consultation of the medical/mental
health staff.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. III. A. 6. The sergeant observing
placement shall ensure available medical
and mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, but no
longer than one hour from the time of
placement. Medical and mental health will
☒ ☐ ☐ assess and evaluate placement of the
involved inmate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 1. A. d. Once special restraints have
been applied, continual direct visual
observation by staff shall be maintained
prior to evaluation from the
medical/mental health authority.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of III. A. 6. The sergeant observing
placement. placement shall ensure available medical
and mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, but no
longer than one hour from the time of
placement. Medical and mental health will
assess and evaluate placement of the
☒ ☐ ☐ involved inmate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 1. A. d. The sergeant observing placement
shall ensure that available Medical/Mental
Health staff are notified and respond as soon
as possible, but no longer than one (1) hour
from the time of placement to respond and
provide a medical/mental health opinion on
the placement of the involved inmate.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
four hours of placement. III. A. 8. The sergeant observing placement
shall ensure medical and mental health staff
☒ ☐ ☐ are notified and respond no longer than four
(4) hours from the time of placement to
conduct a secondary health assessment of
the involved inmate.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.18 Observations Logs
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure III. A. 2. e. Restraint Logs will be checked
that the restraints are properly employed, and to and maintained at least once every fifteen
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated (15) minutes and no less than twice every
person. Such observation shall be documented. thirty (30) minutes.
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area III. 1. A. d. Visual observation will be
which makes provisions to protect the person from made approximately once every (15)
abuse. minutes, no less than twice every thirty
minutes.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
consultation with responsible health care staff III. A. 9. a. If the Facility Commander or
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be designee determines, with consult from
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Medical and Mental Health staff, that an
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further inmate cannot be safely removed from
evaluation. custodial restraints due to being a danger
to himself or others, and after eight (8)
hours, the inmate will be removed from
the restraint chair and transported by
ambulance to the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (CCRMC) for medical
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 4. a. If the Facility Commander or designee
determines, with consult from Medical and
Mental Health staff, that an inmate cannot be
safely removed from custodial restraints due
to being a danger to himself or others, and
after eight (8) hours, the inmate will be
removed from the restraint chair and
transported by ambulance to the Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) for
medical treatment.
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ III. B. 6. Manufacturer Cautions
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and III. A. 5. The sergeant shall ensure all
shall be video recorded unless exigent placements into a restraint chair are
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The videotaped unless prohibited by exigent
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for circumstances.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff reviewed logs for exercise and out
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of cell time for the periods of:
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of • October 29, 2023, to November 4,
seven days to include: 2023
• November 19, 2023, to November 25,
2023
☒ ☐ ☐ • December 24, 2023, to December 30,
2023
• February 11, 2024, to February 17,
2024
• April 21, 2024, to April 27, 2024
• June 2, 2024, to June 8, 2024
BSCC staff determined the facility compliant
with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
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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 BSCC Code: 0460
FACILITY NAME: Marsh Creek Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II/III
3/88: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
2013: 1973: X
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 8-6-2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Inmates are booked into the Martinez
Detention Facility (MDF).
Contains a weapons locker outside the security ☐ ☐ ☒
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
☐ ☐ ☒
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
☐ ☐ ☒
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) ☐ ☐ ☒
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☐ ☐ ☒
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☐ ☐ ☒
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ☐ ☐ ☒
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☐ ☐ ☒
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Holding cells assessed under the 1973
☒ ☐ ☐ standards.
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less ☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
☐ ☐ ☒
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
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Is at least 160 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☐ ☐ ☒
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
☐ ☐ ☒
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☐ ☐ ☒
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
☐ ☐ ☒
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
☐ ☐ ☒
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ☐ ☐ ☒
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☐ ☐ ☒
Padding on floor ☐ ☐ ☒
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
Safety Cell (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a ☐ ☐ ☒
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
☐ ☐ ☒
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls ☐ ☐ ☒
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
☐ ☐ ☒
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which ☐ ☐ ☒
provide a view of the entire cell
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from ☐ ☐ ☒
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. ☐ ☐ ☒
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☐ ☐ ☒
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☐ ☐ ☒
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☐ ☐ ☒
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) ☐ ☐ ☒
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Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☐ ☐ ☒
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☐ ☐ ☒
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☐ ☐ ☒
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) ☐ ☐ ☒
Dormitories (2.8)
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added
provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive
standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language,
but did not change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per
inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of
floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at ☒ ☐ ☐
least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot
clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet
divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square
feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To
calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by
3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet
dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these ☒ ☐ ☐
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for”
Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in
Type I facilities.)
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate,
☒ ☐ ☐
exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of
cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).”
13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3
feet (914mm)
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Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates allowed access at a
given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to
☒ ☐ ☐
access at a given time and are the least restrictive
standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10)
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
☒ ☐ ☐
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
☒ ☐ ☐
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
☒ ☐ ☐
needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for
discussion of applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in
every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or
☒ ☐ ☐
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
☒ ☐ ☐
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
☒ ☐ ☐
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where ☒ ☐ ☐
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Persons who require this type of medical care
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ are transferred to MDF.
program indicates special medical care housing is
needed.
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Housing is located within the security area, accessible
to both male and female inmates, but not in the living ☐ ☐ ☒
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
☐ ☐ ☒
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. ☐ ☐ ☒
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are ☒ ☐ ☐
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and
seating for each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash ☒ ☐ ☐
basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such ☒ ☐ ☐
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient ☒ ☐ ☐
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is
located within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type
II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III & IV.
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Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage
per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
☒ ☐ ☐
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies.
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) Marsh Creek Detention Facility (MCDF) is
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing minimum security, with incarcerated persons
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability monitored by direct supervision. MCDF was
was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV constructed pre-1973.
facilities regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to
electronic surveillance located primarily in
corridors, elevators or points in security
perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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,
capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately. Central control requirement
deleted.
10 Deleted language referring to central control
point.
10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point”
13: Added “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”
1: Added “who can respond immediately”
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and ☒ ☐ ☐
drying personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
☒ ☐ ☐
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
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Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 ☒ ☐ ☐
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
☒ ☐ ☐
and female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; one is provided in every
single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
☒ ☐ ☐
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified
ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise
areas. Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is
provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified
ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy
cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in
dayrooms
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: One is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to
inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas.
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The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated
and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing
over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on
☒ ☐ ☐
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower
areas must provide modesty for inmates, with
staff ability to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall ☒ ☐ ☐
in facilities higher than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at
desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is
sufficient for purposes of supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design in areas higher than minimum
security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security,
windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater ☒ ☐ ☐
than 5 inches in on dimension.
13: Added “exterior” before windows
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and ☒ ☐ ☐
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM;
nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; ☒ ☐ ☐
and, without exposed seams.
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Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
☒ ☐ ☐
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted ☒ ☐ ☐
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
☒ ☐ ☐
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have
individual compartments, locks and keys. ☒ ☐ ☐
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the
security area any weapon”
Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994
regulation requirement for this regulation.
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific The facility was constructed under 1988
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are standards, most of the cells in the facility had
applicable to the facility type and construction date in been double-bunked, and each of the
the "comments" section.) buildings was re-rated during the 2004-2006
inspection cycle using the 2001 standards.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0460
FACILITY: Marsh Creek Detention Facility TYPE: II/III RC: 248
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 8-6-2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Holding
Notes: Formerly multiple occupancy cells. Use has changed to holding cells; 26’ bench in each cell.
Holding 1973 2 - 16 (32) 19.5’ x 10.0’ x 8.0’ 1 1 1
Dormitories
B-1 Dorm 2001 1 30 30 30 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 1
B-2 Dorm 2001 1 30 30 30 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
Notes: 8-6-24/JP; B-1 and B-2 are not in use due to various issues.
C-1 Dorm 2001 1 30 30 30 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 1
C-2 Dorm 2001 1 30 30 30 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
Notes: This unit is not currently being used for housing. Although shown as two units, two dayrooms (40.0’ x 30.0’ x 8.0’
each) are open to one another (9’ doorway) and four (4) showers are available to all residents.
8-6-24/JP: C Dorm was the only dorm open. Dorms D and E are closed pending renovations.
D (A side) Dorm 1988 1 32 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
D (B side) Dorm 1988 1 32 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
Notes: Dayroom (40.0’ x 60.0’ x 8.0’) available on each side.
E (A side) Dorm 1988 1 32 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
E (B side) Dorm 1988 1 48 32 32 40.0’ x 73.0’ x 8.0’ 3 2 4 1 3
Notes: Dayroom (40.0’ x 60.0’ x 8.0’) available on each side.
16/18: Units F & G were demolished in January 2017. They had not been maintained in recent years and had previously
been removed from the RC (2 – 64 bed dorms = 128 beds).
8-6-24/JP-188: C Dorm was the only dorm open. Dorms D and E are closed pending renovations.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0470
FACILITY NAME: West County Detention Facility (WCDF) FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Cpt. Muse, Lt. Normandin
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-07-2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that B. OBSERVATION REQUIREMENTS OF
include, but are not limited to, the following: INMATE CLASSIFICATIONS
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 1. General Population Inmates
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least a. All general population inmates shall be
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held directly observed by custody staff:
and housed in the facility. • At least twice every hour
(MDF/WCDF), with no more than 40
minutes between checks
(MDF/WCDF)
• At least once every hour (MCDF),
with no less than 40 minutes between
checks.
The agency utilizes a Jail Management
☒ ☐ ☐
System to document Safety Checks.
BSCC staff reviewed safety logs from the
periods of:
• October 29, 2023, to November 4,
2023
• November 19, 2023, to November 25,
2023
• December 24, 2023, to December 30,
2023
• February 11, 2024, to February 17,
2024
• April 21, 2024, to April 27, 2024
• June 2, 2024, to June 8, 2024
BSCC staff determined the facility compliant
with this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse See above.
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 2.08.19 Safety Cells
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
of these regulations. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 2.10.37 II A. 3. g. The Floor Deputy will, on an
intervals. irregular basis, and at least twice every hour,
☒ ☐ ☐ check the wellbeing of each inmate and notify
the desk Deputy of time and status to be
entered into JMS Housing Unit Log.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 2.08.18 III A. 2. b. “All entries must be legible,
documentation of all safety checks. to include name, date and time.”
Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC staff observed this information on the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ safety check logs.
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 2.08.18 III A. 2. b. “All entries must be legible,
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). to include name, date and time.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 2.10.05 Shift Sergeant
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or 7. Ensure that all JMS logs are maintained
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ properly.
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Chapter 7 of the CSB Policy and Procedure
Manual
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 2.07.04 WCDF Relocation and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record; B. 5. A monthly inspection by the facility
Fire/Life Safety Officer.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC reviewed the monthly fire inspections
dating back to the inspection in 2023 and
determined the facility compliant with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires B. 4. A biennial inspection by a qualified
inspections at least once every two years; outside fire inspector.
☒ ☐ ☐
A fire inspection was conducted on December
14, 2023, by the Contra Costa County Fire
Department.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 2.07.04 WCDF Relocation and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Plan
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2.07.04 WCDF Relocation and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire. Plan
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2.08.36 Inmate Death
I. A. The Custody Services Bureau shall
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy conduct a comprehensive investigation of the
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death circumstances leading up to, during and
reporting requirements of Government Code section following every inmate death, pursuant to
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and California
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Code of Regulations 12525.
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
III. B. 3. 4. The Facility Commander will be
responsible for submitting the In-Custody
Death Review (ICDR) to the BSCC within Ten
(10) days from the inmate death. The ICDR
will contain D.O.J. form 713, but does not
replace the requirement to report to the D.O.J.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the III. B. 6. A review team comprised of the below
health administrator, shall develop written policy and listed personnel will review all in-custody
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a deaths within 30 days of an in-custody death.
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Facility Commander
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Health Services Administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or County Counsel
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Treating Physician
physician and other health care, and supervision staff CAS Representative or Designee
who are relevant to the incident. Other health care and supervision staff
relevant to the incident
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the III. B. 6. a. The review will determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to following, but not limited to:
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to • Was appropriate clinical care provided.
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Whether modification to policy(ies) and
procedures are needed.
• To identify issues that require further
attention.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the III. B. 6. b. The Facility Commander will draft
initial review report of every in-custody death to the a report of the findings within Thirty (30) days
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility of the inmate death. The report must be
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review submitted to the BSCC within Sixty (60) days
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of of the inmate death.
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following III. B. 6. b. The Facility Commander will draft
information: a report of the findings within Thirty (30) days
(1) Demographic information of the inmate death. The report must be
(A) Full name of the decedent submitted to the BSCC within Sixty (60) days
(B) Date of birth of the inmate death.
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including
names and roles) involved in the reporting of the
death or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section This facility does not have a sobering cell.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 2.08.20 I C. Inmates shall be removed from
soon as they are able to continue the admission process the sobering cell as soon as they are no
☒ ☐ ☐
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. longer a threat to their own safety or the safety
of others, due to their state of intoxication.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 2.08.20 II 2. A. 4. The medical staff shall be
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody notified immediately for an inmate's
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement in a sobering cell and asked to
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these render a medical opinion regarding placement
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. and retention in the sobering cell.
a. Continued inmate placement in a sobering
cell shall require a new medical evaluation at
least once every six hours.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must 2.08.20 II 2. A. 4. The medical staff shall be
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. notified immediately for an inmate's
placement in a sobering cell and asked to
render a medical opinion regarding placement
☒ ☐ ☐
and retention in the sobering cell.
2.08.20 II 2. A. 11. A medical assessment
shall be performed within 12 hours from the
time of placement.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 2.08.18 III A. 2. e. Custody staff will ensure
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every that direct visual observations and log entries
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. occur as follows:
☒ ☐ ☐
Sobering Cell Logs will be checked and
maintained no less than once every thirty (30)
minutes on an irregular basis.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint If an incarcerated person needs to be placed
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which in restraints, they are transported to the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Martinez Detention Facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
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: 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
equipment; 2.08.37 Automatic External Defibrillator
(AED)
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ III. D. Hydration and Sanitation
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(5) exercising of extremities. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ III. E. Exercising Extremities
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
following requirements: III. A. 3. Use of the restraint chair as
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment punishment or disciplinary purposes is
or as a substitute for treatment. expressly forbidden.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
III. A. 3. Special restraining devices shall
not be used as punishment or in a way
that causes an undue physical pain or
restricts the blood circulation or breathing
of an inmate.
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
incarcerated people who display behavior which III. A. 1. The restraint chair shall only be
results in the destruction of property or reveal an used when less restrictive alternative
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. methods are not sufficient to protect
inmates or others from injury, and after all
other alternatives have been considered
and deemed inappropriate.
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
I. A. Special restraints shall be used only as
prevention against self-injury, injury to others,
or property damage, and shall be approved by
the Facility Commander or Shift Supervisor,
and with consultation of the medical/mental
health staff.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- III. A. 1. The restraint chair shall only be
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are used when less restrictive alternative
deemed ineffective. methods are not sufficient to protect
inmates or others from injury, and after all
other alternatives have been considered
☒ ☐ ☐
and deemed inappropriate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
I. C. Special restraints should be utilized only
when it appears less restrictive alternatives
would be ineffective in controlling the
disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility III. A. 2. The Shift Supervisor shall be
manager, the facility watch commander, or notified and approve of any placement or
responsible health care staff; continued retention continued use of the restraint chair for the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. following circumstances:
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
I. A. Special restraints shall be used only as
prevention against self-injury, injury to others,
or property damage, and shall be approved by
the Facility Commander or Shift Supervisor,
and with consultation of the medical/mental
health staff.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. III. A. 6. The sergeant observing
placement shall ensure available medical
and mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, but no
longer than one hour from the time of
placement. Medical and mental health will
☒ ☐ ☐ assess and evaluate placement of the
involved inmate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 1. A. d. Once special restraints have
been applied, continual direct visual
observation by staff shall be maintained
prior to evaluation from the
medical/mental health authority.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of III. A. 6. The sergeant observing
placement. placement shall ensure available medical
and mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, but no
longer than one hour from the time of
placement. Medical and mental health will
assess and evaluate placement of the
☒ ☐ ☐ involved inmate.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 1. A. d. The sergeant observing placement
shall ensure that available Medical/Mental
Health staff are notified and respond as soon
as possible, but no longer than one (1) hour
from the time of placement to respond and
provide a medical/mental health opinion on
the placement of the involved inmate.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
four hours of placement. III. A. 8. The sergeant observing placement
shall ensure medical and mental health staff
☒ ☐ ☐ are notified and respond no longer than four
(4) hours from the time of placement to
conduct a secondary health assessment of
the involved inmate.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.18 Observations Logs
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure III. A. 2. e. Restraint Logs will be checked
that the restraints are properly employed, and to and maintained at least once every fifteen
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated (15) minutes and no less than twice every
person. Such observation shall be documented. thirty (30) minutes.
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area III. 1. A. d. Visual observation will be
which makes provisions to protect the person from made approximately once every (15)
abuse. minutes, no less than twice every thirty
minutes.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
consultation with responsible health care staff III. A. 9. a. If the Facility Commander or
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be designee determines, with consult from
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Medical and Mental Health staff, that an
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further inmate cannot be safely removed from
evaluation. custodial restraints due to being a danger
to himself or others, and after eight (8)
hours, the inmate will be removed from
the restraint chair and transported by
ambulance to the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (CCRMC) for medical
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment.
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
III. 4. a. If the Facility Commander or designee
determines, with consult from Medical and
Mental Health staff, that an inmate cannot be
safely removed from custodial restraints due
to being a danger to himself or others, and
after eight (8) hours, the inmate will be
removed from the restraint chair and
transported by ambulance to the Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) for
medical treatment.
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ III. B. 6. Manufacturer Cautions
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and III. A. 5. The sergeant shall ensure all
shall be video recorded unless exigent placements into a restraint chair are
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The videotaped unless prohibited by exigent
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for circumstances
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff reviewed logs for exercise and out
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of cell time for the periods of:
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of • October 29, 2023, to November 4,
seven days to include: 2023
• November 19, 2023, to November 25,
2023
☒ ☐ ☐ • December 24, 2023, to December 30,
2023
• February 11, 2024, to February 17,
2024
• April 21, 2024, to April 27, 2024
• June 2, 2024, to June 8, 2024
BSCC staff determined the facility compliant
with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
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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
BSCC Code: 0470
FACILITY NAME: West County Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
5/88: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
2013:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 8-7-2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Intake is nonoperational at this facility.
Persons incarcerated are booked in at the
Contains a weapons locker outside the security ☐ ☐ ☒ Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
☐ ☐ ☒
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
☐ ☐ ☒
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) ☐ ☐ ☒
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☐ ☐ ☒
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☐ ☐ ☒
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ☐ ☐ ☒
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☐ ☐ ☒
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less ☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
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Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
☐ ☐ ☒
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☐ ☐ ☒
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
☐ ☐ ☒
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☐ ☐ ☒
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Persons incarcerated requiring this cell are
☐ ☐ ☒
01: Name change to “sobering cell.” taken to MDF.
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
☐ ☐ ☒
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
☐ ☐ ☒
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ☐ ☐ ☒
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☐ ☐ ☒
Padding on floor ☐ ☐ ☒
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
Safety Cell (2.5) Persons incarcerated needing this type of cell
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a ☒ ☐ ☐ are transferred to MDF. The safety cells are
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more not for placements or as holding cells.
Is limited to one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
☒ ☐ ☐
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which ☒ ☐ ☐
provide a view of the entire cell
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from ☒ ☐ ☐
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
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Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐
Dormitories (2.8) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added
provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive
standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language,
but did not change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per
inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of
floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at ☐ ☐ ☒
least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot
clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet
divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square
feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To
calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by
3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet
dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4
inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
☐ ☐ ☒
13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for”
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Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in
Type I facilities.)
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate,
☒ ☐ ☐
exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of
cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).”
13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3
feet (914mm)
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates allowed access at a
given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to
☒ ☐ ☐
access at a given time and are the least restrictive
standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10)
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
☒ ☐ ☐
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
☒ ☐ ☐
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
☒ ☐ ☐
needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for
discussion of applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in
every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or
☒ ☐ ☐
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
☒ ☐ ☐
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
☒ ☐ ☐
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where ☒ ☐ ☐
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
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Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
program indicates special medical care housing is
needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible
to both male and female inmates, but not in the living ☒ ☐ ☐
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
☒ ☐ ☐
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. ☒ ☐ ☐
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are ☒ ☐ ☐
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and
seating for each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash ☒ ☐ ☐
basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such ☒ ☐ ☐
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient ☒ ☐ ☐
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is
located within the security area (Type II only).
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A mop sink is available within the security area (Type
II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III & IV.
Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage
per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
☒ ☐ ☐
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies.
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing Alternate Means of Compliance granted
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability 3/20/91. All housing modules are direct
was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV supervision.
facilities regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to
electronic surveillance located primarily in
corridors, elevators or points in security
perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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,
capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately. Central control requirement
deleted.
10 Deleted language referring to central control
point.
10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point”
13: Added “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”
1: Added “who can respond immediately”
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and ☒ ☐ ☐
drying personal laundry.
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Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
☒ ☐ ☐
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 ☒ ☐ ☐
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
☒ ☐ ☐
and female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; one is provided in every
single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
☒ ☐ ☐
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified
ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise
areas. Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is
provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified
ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
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Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy
cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in
dayrooms
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: One is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to
inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated
and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing
over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on
☒ ☐ ☐
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower
areas must provide modesty for inmates, with
staff ability to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall ☒ ☐ ☐
in facilities higher than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at
desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is
sufficient for purposes of supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design in areas higher than minimum
security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security,
windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater ☒ ☐ ☐
than 5 inches in on dimension.
13: Added “exterior” before windows
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Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
☒ ☐ ☐
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM;
nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; ☒ ☐ ☐
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
☒ ☐ ☐
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted ☒ ☐ ☐
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
☒ ☐ ☐
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have
individual compartments, locks and keys. ☒ ☐ ☐
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the
security area any weapon”
Design Requirements (102(c)6) The intake area in this facility was built before
the 1994 requirement for this regulation.
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0470
FACILITY: West County Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 1,119
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 8-7-2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Intake
The Booking area is not used for intake. There are two booking lounge areas used for orientation staging. Two
showers are available in the Booking area.
1-4 Holding 1988 4 - 6 (24) 9.3' X 6.8' 1 1 1
Notes: 11.5' bench
5-8 Safety 1988 4 - 1 (4) 8.6' X 5.7'
Notes: 2023 safety cells are not used for placements or as holding cells.
Transport
T-1 Holding 1988 1 - 1 (4) 9.5' X 5.3'
2-4 Holding 1988 3 - 5 (15) 9.8' X 5.6'
Notes: Toilet, washbasins, and fountain outside cells
Building 4 – Intake
Bubble: Cells 13-24, for female administrative segregation.
Notes: 24 double cells on a lower level and 24 on an upper level; one handicap cell on a lower level; 6 showers
per unit; to determine the square footage of each cell, deduct 1' X 4.5' from the dimensions given; no 3' corridor
deduction was made from the dayroom square footage. There are always two deputies in this unit. 16/18:
Currently unoccupied for refurbishing.
Cell 1-12 Double 2001 47 2 2 94 11.2' X 7.0' 1 1 1
and 14-48
Cell 13 Single 2001 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Notes: 5215 square feet dayroom.
Building 5 – General Population (Male)
Notes:
• Cell dimensions are irregular.
• All “Double * ” cells are dry cells. The cell doors are unlocked to allow access to the toilets and wash basins.
• There are 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 256.
A – side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
B - side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square 24 24 8 16
feet
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Building 6 – General Population (Male)
Notes:
• Cell dimensions are irregular.
• All “Double * ” cells are dry cells. The cell doors are unlocked to allow access to the toilets and wash basins.
• There are 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 256.
A – side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
B - side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square 24 24 8 16
feet
Building 7 – General Population (Male)
Notes:
• Cell dimensions are irregular.
• All “Double * ” cells are dry cells. The cell doors are unlocked to allow access to the toilets and wash basins.
• There are 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 256.
A – side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
B - side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square 24 24 8 16
feet
Building 8 – General Population (Female)
Notes:
• Cell dimensions are irregular.
• All “Double * ” cells are dry cells. The cell doors are unlocked to allow access to the toilets and wash basins.
• There are 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 256.
A – side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
B - side Double 2001 4 2 2 8 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Double * 2001 60 2 2 120 11.6' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square 24 24 8 16
feet
General Notes:
1. Dry cells are operated with free access to dayroom fixtures. When locked, as in administrative segregation, drinking
cups will be provided.
2. Although the facility was constructed under 1988 standards, most of the cells in the facility have been double-bunked,
and each of the buildings was re-rated during the 2004-2006 inspection cycle using the 2001 standards.
3. 8-7-24/JP; Rated Capactiy is 1,119.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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