BSCC
Contra Costa Sheriffs Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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June 19, 2023
Sheriff David Livingston
Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
1850 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE 209, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DETENTION AND
COURTHOLDING FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Livingston:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's
Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Monday, April 3,
2023,, and the following facilities were inspected between June 13th through 15th of
2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Martinez Detention Facility 0440 II
Marsh Creek Detention Facility 0446 II/III
West County Detention Facility 0470 II
A.F. Bray Superior Court 0574 CH
Richmond Superior Court 0575 CHJ
Walnut Creek Superior Court 0576 CH
Richard E. Arneson Justice Center 0578 CHJ
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by
the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
David Livingston
Sheriff
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No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments
for information related to Rated Capacity.
Due to the remodeling of several areas at the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF), the
rated capacity was changed from 695 to 643.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA; a copy of the monitoring report is attached for your
information.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on 6/15/2023; BSCC staff presented an
inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at steven.wicklander@bscc.ca.gov or call 916-621-2894 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
STEVEN WICKLANDER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc:
Presiding Judge, Contra Costa County Superior Court*
Grand Jury, Contra Costa County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Contra Costa County*
County Administrator, Contra Costa County*
Assistant Sheriff Simpkins, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office (Electronic Copy)
Lieutenant Normandin, Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office (Electronic Copy)
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0440+ Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office II CH LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0440
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Sheriff Martinez Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
(MDF)
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Assistant Sheriff Simpkins, Captain Wooden, Lieutenant Normandin, Lieutenant Jensen,
Sergeant Felice, and Deputy Bray
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/15/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal
The agency was found in compliance with
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the ☒ ☐ ☐
Training for Corrections division.
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete
Deputies complete the Corrections Officer
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental
Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course
☒ ☐ ☐
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
after graduating from the regional academy
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
before working in the jails.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
The agency was found in compliance with
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations by the BSCC Standards and
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
Training for Corrections division.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181,
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
The agency was found in compliance with
be required to complete either the STC management
☒ ☐ ☐ regulations by the BSCC Standards and
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
Training for Corrections division.
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required.
Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual
regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter
4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise
indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
With the exception of any year that a core training
The agency was found in compliance with
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody ☒ ☐ ☐
Training for Corrections division.
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
2.03.03 Detention Facility Transfers and
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Sign-Ups
each local detention facility to ensure the
2.03.05 Duty Hours
implementation and operation of the programs and
2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing Requirements
activities required by these regulations.
2.10.19 Housing Unit Deputy
2.10.20 D Module Deputy
2.10.21 F Module Deputy
☒ ☐ ☐
2.10.22 M Module Deputy
2.10.25 Deputy Supervising Female
Inmates
The agency provided BSCC staff with a
staffing roster that is compliant with the
regulation requirements.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
Requirements
detention facility who shall be immediately available
and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of
☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
an emergency.
observed and verified that positions were
staffed and that staff was readily available
for emergency response.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
which would conflict with the supervision and care of Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 2.03.03 Personnel
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Female persons incarcerated are only
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
housed at MDF and the West County
Detention Facility (WCDF). BSCC staff
verified female staffing was immediately
☒ ☐ ☐
available and accessible to persons
incarcerated. The shift deployments
indicate female staff assigned to each shift
for compliance with this regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Requirements
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at
☒ ☐ ☐
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
☒ ☐ ☐ Observation Requirements
The agency uses an electronic Jail
Management System (JMS) to document
safety checks at detention facilities.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
hourly through direct visual observation of all people Checks
held and housed in the facility.
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The agency’s policy states:
☒ ☐ ☐ “1. Deputies will observe inmates as
frequently as possible to ensure their safety
and general welfare.
2. Deputies will note activity of inmates and
compare it to new observations as they are
made to help determine their welfare status.
3. Deputies will note inactive or sleeping
inmates by observing their skin, obvious
movements, or signs of distress.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
between safety checks. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The policy states, “All general population
inmates shall be directly observed by
☒ ☐ ☐ custody staff: At least twice every hour
(MDF/WCDF), with no more than 40
minutes between checks (MDF/WCDF).”
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
checks from April 2023 through June 2023.
During the review of safety check
documentation and policies, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance with
this regulation.
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.18 Observation Logs
1058 of these regulations.
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(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
intervals. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
documentation of all safety checks. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Documentation shall include: Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency uses an electronic Jail
Management System (JMS) to document
safety checks at detention facilities that
annotate the areas, the time of the check,
and the persons who conducted the check.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
check occurred; 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(2) the location where each individual safety check 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
number; and, Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(3) Initials or employee identification number of 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
staff who completed the safety check(s). 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
facility manager, including methods of mitigating
Checks
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
completion of, safety checks.
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
☒ ☐ ☐ Observation Requirements
The shift supervisors routinely review the
JMS safety check logs at various intervals to
ensure compliance with this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Location
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire training is provided in the Corrections
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course, and fire drills are scheduled
quarterly.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Contra Costa Sheriff CSB Policy and
Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Policy (CCCSO)
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be 2.01.05 CSB Policy and Procedure Manual
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Review and Dissemination
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. The policy and procedure manual is
located on the agency’s Intranet site for the
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections public to access. The policy manual was
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to last reviewed/updated on March 1, 2023.
ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not
apply and have been deleted. Public members may also file a report on
the Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.01.06 Facility Meetings and
following: Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the 2.08.05 Facility Inspection
facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.15.04 Safety and Sanitation Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current 2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
state and federal legal requirements and includes Combative Inmate Management
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and ☒ ☐ ☐ CCCSO Policy and Procedure 1.06.61
choke holds. Use of Force
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
including the restraint of pregnant persons as 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
received persons for release. Organization
☒ ☐ ☐
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
(6) Security and control including: 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
physical counts, 2.08.12 Inmate Counts
☒ ☐ ☐
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.08.39 Inmate Body Cavity Searches
2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
Control
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
Procedures
contraband control, and, 2.08.39 Inmate Body Cavity Searches
2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
☒ ☐ ☐
Control
key control. 2.08.10 Key Control and Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐ Access
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security The annual security reviews were
measures. The review and evaluation shall include completed on: 2/10/2023.
internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 2.07.03 MDF Relocation and Evacuation
Plan
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by MDF Fire Suppression Preplan
section 1032 of these regulations;
Each facility has its own fire suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
preplan, including maps for evacuation
routes, policies, and operational
procedures.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
hostages; 2.08.06 Escape Review Committee
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.35 Inmate Escapes
(C) mass arrests; 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(D) natural disasters; 2.07.12 Earthquake Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Location
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 2.08.27 Security Cameras and Perimeter
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Fence Alarms
security devices. 2.08.28 Electronic Weapons
2.08.41 Garrett Metal Detector
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.46 Control of Weapons and Armory
Equipment
2.08.48 40mm Less Lethal Weapon
System
(8) Suicide Prevention. 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
abuse and sexual harassment. (PREA)
The agency’s policy states, “a. An intake
deputy will screen the inmate by asking the
PREA questions provided on the back of
☒ ☐ ☐
the “Intake Live Scan Verification” form.
The intake deputy will refer the inmate to
classification if the inmate answers ‘Yes’ to
any of the PREA questions provided.”
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
respond to retaliation against any staff or person (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 2.11.11 Inmate Release
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not (PREA)
be limited to, the following: 2.12.01 Intake Classification
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people During the booking or out-of-county
to privately report sexual abuse and sexual transfer process, persons incarcerated
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated sign an MDF Intake Orientation Form. By
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and signing the form, the person incarcerated
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation acknowledges the posted location of the
of responsibilities that may have contributed to rules and regulations, the zero-tolerance
such incidents, policy on sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, how to report abuse,
possession of contraband, and the
persons incarcerated expectations in the
housing modules. Persons incarcerated
are informed on how to report sexual
abuse and harassment during their video
orientation process. Persons incarcerated
can also report abuse or harassment by
filling out an inmate request or verbally
telling any jail staff member.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 2.12.01 Intake Classification
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
information for the public or third-party
advocates to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of a person incarcerated. The
public or third-party advocate can file a
report verbally with any jail staff, use the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint
in writing to the agency.
Public members may also file a report on the
Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2.09.04 Special Management Inmates
2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
prevention program developed by the facility
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the
Screening Procedures
health authority and mental health director, to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
persons who present a suicide risk. 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
The program shall include the following: Screening
☒ ☐ ☐ Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The Contra Costa County Detention Health
Services Administrator (DHSA) serves as
the Health Authority for Contra Costa
County Detention facilities.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 2.09.04 Special Management Inmates
personnel. 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Staff receives training in recognizing the
signs and symptoms of mental illness and
☒ ☐ ☐
depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior. The initial training for all staff is
eight hours, with an annual follow-up
training that is two hours. The agency
provided signed training rosters for
compliance with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
intake and prior to housing assignment. 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
During the intake process, a medical
questionnaire is completed by medical staff
for each person coming into custody. The
☒ ☐ ☐
medical examination involves questions
that include current illnesses or health
problems, infectious diseases, medication
taken, special health requirements, drug
and alcohol use, and past or present
treatment of mental disorders or suicidal
ideations.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
classification.
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
medical and mental health personnel in relation to
Screening
suicide risk.
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 22.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
restrictive environment should be considered. Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “The
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification Unit will be notified and will
arrange for the appropriate housing and
security needs. Classification staff will
continue to work with Medical/Mental
Health staff to determine the least
restrictive forms of housing for mental
health inmates.”
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
and procedures. 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
☒ ☐ ☐ Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
attempts. 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility Screening Procedures
administrator, including the development of a corrective 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Contra Costa Health Services Detention
administrative review. Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “All incidents
involving suicide or suicide attempts will be
thoroughly reviewed by the management
teams from medical, mental health, and
custody. This collaborative review will
☒ ☐ ☐
determine the following, but not limited to:
a. Was appropriate medical and mental
health care provided?
b. Were policies and procedures
followed?
c. Whether modification to policy and
procedures is needed.
d. To identify issues that require further
attention.”
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
from court as determined by the mental health 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
director. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Procedures
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 preplan developed with the local 2.07.03 MDF Relocation and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Plan
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of MDF Fire Suppression Preplan
Regulations Section 1029);
☒
☐
☐ Each facility has its own fire suppression
preplan, including maps for evacuation
routes, policies, and operational
procedures.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff
with two-year retention of the inspection record; The agency conducts daily, weekly, and bi-
weekly facility inspections at all three
detention facilities. Staff document daily
checks in the agency’s Jail Management
☒ ☐ ☐
System. BSCC staff determined the
agency to be in compliance with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The biennial facility fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires completed on: 7/11/2022.
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 2.07.03 MDF Relocation and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2.07.14 Emergency Housing
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 2.01.10 Monthly Detention Report
Each facility administrator shall maintain a The agency provided BSCC staff
demographics accounting system which reflects the population reports for review. The agency
monthly average daily population of sentenced and reports demographic information to the
non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. BSCC Jail Profile Survey. After reviewing
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation and verifying the current
reports on the inspection day, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 2.01.10 Monthly Detention Report
applicable demographic information as described in the
Jail Profile Survey. The agency’s Jail Profile Survey is up to
☒ ☐ ☐
date.
1041 RECORDS 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
Organization
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
the maintenance of individual records for each reviewed a sampling of records and
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be determined the agency complies with this
limited to, intake information, personal property ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. Records are kept in paper files.
receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-
medical information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Organization
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its The agency’s PREA coordinator is
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for all tracking and documenting
at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the data collection and submittal to the U.S.
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section Department of Justice Statistics.
30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Reports are written in electronic format
and procedures for the maintenance of written records and approved by shift supervisors. BSCC
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical staff reviewed a sampling of several types
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an of incident reports from this inspection
☒ ☐ ☐
employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility cycle. During the documentation review,
or other person. BSCC staff noted the reports contained the
information required in all sections of this
regulation for compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
involved, a description of the incident, the actions
☒ ☐ ☐
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility During the review of policies and onsite
shall develop written policies and procedures for the inspection, BSCC staff determined the
dissemination of information to the public, to other agency is compliant with this regulation. A
government agencies, and to the news media. The copy of the Public Information Plan is
public and incarcerated persons shall have available available upon request by the public and
for review the following material: persons incarcerated. The agency policies
are on their website for public access.
The agency will make Title 15 available for
persons incarcerated or the public when
requested. The public can make a request
in person to the staff in the jail lobbies at
each facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
Public members may also file a report on
the Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
The agency’s policy says it allows media
representatives, specialists in the field of
Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice,
and the public access to facility
information, and accredited news media
representatives may have access to
detention facilities.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Education Plan 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(3) 1062, Visiting 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.02 Social Visiting
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(4) 1063, Correspondence 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations
(5) 1064, Library Service 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.06 Library Services
(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ MDF GP and PC Housing Unit Timeline
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Writings 2.18.06 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.08 Inmate Access to Telephones
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.10 Attorney Visitors
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
(10) 1069, Orientation 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(12) 1071, Voting 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
(13) 1072, Religious Observance 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
☒ ☐ ☐ Program Visitors
2.18.05 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Persons 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Rules and regulations are provided by
bulletin boards, kiosks, or a binder located
at the deputy station in each housing
module.
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
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(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
CSB Chapter Thirteen-Medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2.08.36 Inmate Death
2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health The agency’s policy states, “The Custody
administrator, shall develop written policy and Services Bureau shall conduct a
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of comprehensive investigation of the
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team circumstances leading up to, during, and
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or following every inmate death, pursuant to
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and
physician and other health care and supervision staff California Code of Regulations 12525.”
who are relevant to the incident. Deaths are managed and investigated as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in the Sheriff’s Office Manual
Section 1.06.62 Police Involved Fatal or
Serious Injury Incidents.
Website link:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/home/showpu
blisheddocument/544/638126803127096
697
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 2.08.36 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to A review team comprised of the below-
identify issues that require further study. listed personnel will review all in-custody
deaths within 30 days of an in-custody
death.
• Facility Commander
• Health Services Administrator
• County Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
• Treating Physician
• CAS Representative or Designee
• Other health care and supervision
staff relevant to the incident
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on
policy review and interviews with staff.
(b) Death of a Minor 2.08.36 Inmate Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
lockup, or court holding facility:
☒ ☐ ☐
Juveniles are not held at this facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted
within 10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall
be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Chapter 12 Classification
2.12.01 Intake Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, 2.12.02 Reclassification
II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
classification plan designed to properly assign Capacities
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities 2.12.04 Classification Records
according to the categories of gender identity, age, 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, 2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Recording
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or 2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide Workers
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
☒ ☐ ☐
extent possible within the limits of the available number Costa County. When an arrestee is
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. brought into custody, a booking deputy
asks basic informational questions before
The written classification plan shall be based on the Classification Deputy and medical staff
objective criteria and include receiving screening interviews the person.
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel,
and a record of each person's classification level, The agency has classification policies
housing restrictions, and housing assignments. designed to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories listed in this
regulation for compliance.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Chapter 12 Classification
establish and implement a classification system which 2.12.01 Intake Classification
will include the use of classification officers or a 2.12.02 Reclassification
classification committee in order to properly assign 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation Capacities
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall 2.12.04 Classification Records
include the use of as much information as is available 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
about and from the incarcerated person and shall 2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated Recording
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each 2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
person may request a review of their classification plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Workers
no more often than 30 days from their last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records, including
initial classification and reclassification
assessments. During the documentation
review, BSCC staff noted that the reports
contained all the required information for
compliance with this regulation.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Chapter 12 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis 2.12.01 Intake Classification
whether a placement would ensure the health and 2.12.02 Reclassification
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
placement would present management or security Capacities
problems. A person’s own views with respect to their 2.12.04 Classification Records
own safety shall be given serious consideration. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
Recording
2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
Workers
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures specifying those symptoms that 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until Requirements
a medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
made of the person being booked as to whether the Medical Screening Procedures
person has or has had any communicable diseases, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Screening
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
other special medical problem identified by the health Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from. During the intake process, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Screening
and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of During the intake process, persons
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
Screening
others or appear gravely disabled.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy requires physical
examinations to be completed for a newly
committed person brought into custody or
transferred from another facility.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
During the intake process, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “Inmates are
provided medical care from the time of
admission and throughout their period of
incarceration. This continuous care requires
timely physical examinations that include
medical screening and clinical history for
each admission and a complete physical
examination of each inmate within 14 days,
following admission.”
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
safety of the person in crisis or others. 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
Persons incarcerated who have or are
☒ ☐ ☐
suspected of having developmental
disabilities are separated from the general
population, pending assessment to prevent
them from being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 2.09.02 Administrative Management
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 2.09.02 Administrative Management
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of The agency uses a Behavioral Contract,
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and an agreement between the person
facility staff. incarcerated and the Classification Unit to
follow facility rules, obey all laws, and
avoid placement into Administrative
Management. Upon initial placement into
Administrative Management, the person is
given documentation informing them of the
☒ ☐ ☐
reason for the placement and an
explanation of the downgrade process to
return to the General Population. They are
also provided a request form to appeal
their placement into Administrative
Management and a copy of the incident
report detailing why they were placed into
Administrative Management.
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 2.09.02 Administrative Management
an incarcerated person’s health.
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit deputy will immediately
notify the following detention health
services employees with each new
Administrative Management placement.”
1. Mental Health Program Chief
☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Mental Health Program Manager
3. Director of Detention Nursing
4. Detention Nursing Program Manager
During the interview with the classification
staff, they stated mental health staff
reviews the records of all persons placed
in separation.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for 2.09.02 Administrative Management
incarcerated people who have:
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or The agency’s Administrative Management
promoting such activity or behavior, that is is employed as a protective measure to
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, ensure the safety of staff and persons
or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated and to maintain the facility's
incarcerated people, and facility staff. security. The agency uses a phased
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is approach for separation.
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations
or affects the safety of the facility, other PHASE 1: The initial Phase of
incarcerated people, and facility staff. Administrative Management. A restrictive
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or housing setting that, upon successful
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm completion, an inmate can transfer from
other incarcerated persons or facility staff. into Phase 2.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
☒ ☐ ☐
escape. PHASE 2: A less restrictive housing setting
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other with more privileges earned by good
incarcerated people. behavior and successful completion of the
Phase 1 Administrative Management Plan.
The agency’s staff documents the
justification of why persons are placed in
administrative separation for compliance
with this regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
and determined the agency complies with
this regulation.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of 2.09.02 Administrative Management
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and ☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 2.09.02 Administrative Management
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 2.08.19 Safety Cells
2.08.18 Observation Logs
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Contra Costa Health Services Detention
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
display behavior which results in the destruction of Prevention Program
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others. The agency’s policy states, “4. Suicidal
inmates shall be limited to no more than (6)
hours in a safety cell except in exigent
circumstances when the inmate is
☒ ☐ ☐ continuing to be an immediate risk to self or
others. Collaboration between custody staff
and QMHP will determine if the exigent
circumstance warrants an extension of the
(6) hour time frame.”
The agency’s policy definition of QMHP:
“QMHP-Qualified Mental Health
Professional.”
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.19 Safety Cells
responsible physician, shall develop written policies 2.08.18 Observation Logs
and procedures governing safety cell use and may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a
safety cell to a physician. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited
to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 2.08.19 Safety Cells
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.18 Observation Logs
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with 2.08.19 Safety Cells
the approval of the facility manager or designee, or 2.08.18 Observation Logs
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall Contra Costa Health Services Detention
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s staff documents the
justification for safety cell placements in
electronic reports. The reports annotate
☒ ☐ ☐
the medical/mental health staff notification.
Shift supervisors review and approve
safety cell placements. Sergeant reviews
the retention and logs every four hours.
The medical mental health staff also
reviews the logs and documents continued
retention.
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(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon 2.08.19 Safety Cells
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time 2.08.18 Observation Logs
of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Contra Costa Health Services Detention
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a Prevention Program
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
The agency’s policy requires medical staff
to assess a person incarcerated before
they are placed in a safety cell. The
agency’s policy states, “Safety cells should
not be the first option for housing suicidal
inmates. Safety cells should only be
utilized in exigent circumstances when the
inmate is actively trying to harm
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others. Suicidal inmates
shall be limited to no more than (6) hours
in a safety cell except in exigent
circumstances when the inmate is
continuing to be an immediate risk to self
or others. Collaboration between custody
staff and QMHP will determine if the
exigent circumstance warrants an
extension of the (6) hour time frame.”
The agency’s policy definition for QMHP:
“QMHP-Qualified Mental Health
Professional.”
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible 2.08.19 Safety Cells
health care staff shall obtain a mental health 2.08.18 Observation Logs
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff Contra Costa Health Services Detention
on placement and retention, which shall be secured as Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from Prevention Program
placement.
The agency’s policy requires medical staff
☒ ☐ ☐ to conduct an assessment of a person
incarcerated before they are placed in a
safety cell. While reviewing reports, BSCC
staff noted a mental health clinician
evaluated persons incarcerated before
they were placed in a safety cell.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least 2.08.19 Safety Cells
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute 2.08.18 Observation Logs
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall
be documented. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
documenting safety cell placements, the
justification, approval, and documented
☒ ☐ ☐
safety checks written during this inspection
cycle. During the documentation review,
BSCC staff determined the agency
complies with this regulation.
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(f) Procedures shall be established to assure 2.08.19 Safety Cells
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. 2.08.18 Observation Logs
When the agency’s staff gives fluids every
two hours and meals three times a day to
a person in a safety cell, staff document it
on the safety cell observation logs. The
agency’s policy states, “Inmates in safety
cells shall be offered the use of toilet
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities at least every four (4) hours and
showers every 48 hours while awake and
recorded on the Observation Log.”
During the review of documentation,
BSCC staff noted the agency is
documenting when the bathroom is offered
and when fluids and meals are provided.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to 2.08.19 Safety Cells
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably 2.08.18 Observation Logs
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's The agency’s reports document the reason
☒ ☐ ☐
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. for the type of clothing provided to a person
when placed in a safety cell.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no sobering cells at the MCDF
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of or WCDF. MDF is the only facility with
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety sobering cells. Persons incarcerated,
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. determined to be placed in a sobering cell
at the MCDF or WCDF, are transferred to
MDF.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed documentation of
sobering cell placements and the
justification. BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with this regulation and
its own policy.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 2.08.18 Observation Logs
soon as they are able to continue the admission 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
The written reports and logs document
☒ ☐ ☐
when a person is removed or extended in
a sobering cell.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 2.08.18 Observation Logs
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these The agency’s policy states medical staff
regulations. will be immediately notified when persons
incarcerated are placed in a sobering cell
so that they can be medically assessed for
placement and retention. Medical staff
reassesses retention at least every six
hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
The documentation reviewed by BSSC
staff annotated that medical staff was
present during the sobering cell placement
and continually reviewed the person
incarcerated while they were in a sobering
cell for retention. BSCC staff determined
the agency is compliant with this
regulation. Shift sergeants also review the
logs and reports for justification.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons 2.08.18 Observation Logs
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
staff.
The documentation reviewed by BSCC
staff documented that medical staff was
present during the sobering cell placement
☒ ☐ ☐
and continually reviewed the person
incarcerated in a sobering cell. BSCC staff
determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 2.08.18 Observation Logs
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
BSCC staff reviewed documentation on
☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks and have determined the
safety checks are compliant with this
regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the identification and evaluation, During the intake process, persons
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and incarcerated are interviewed and medically
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with screened by facility staff. The agency’s
developmental disabilities. policy essentially states persons who have
or are suspected of having developmental
disabilities shall be separated from the
☒ ☐ ☐
general population pending assessment to
prevent them from being victimized by
potential predators.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on the
interviews with staff and the agency’s
policy.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Screening
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. The agency’s policy states, “The health
authority or designee shall contact the
Regional Center of the East Bay on any
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes
of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24
hours of such determination, excluding
holidays and weekends.
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 2.08.23 “TranZport Hood” Protective Spit
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Hood
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which 2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Combative Inmate Management
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, The agency’s policy states, “Use of the
or other restraint devices when used to restrain restraint chair should be as a last resort,
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility and for as short a period as possible for
manager may delegate authority to place an each inmate. All efforts to de-escalate
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health inmate’s behavior shall be employed prior
care staff. to utilizing the restraint chair.” A sergeant
is responsible for observing and ensuring
☒ ☐ ☐ all placements into a restraint chair are
videotaped unless prohibited by exigent
circumstances. The sergeant is also
responsible for ensuring medical and
mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, not
exceeding an hour.
BSCC staff determined the agency
complies with this regulation after
reviewing a sampling of reports for
restraint devices, including the
documentation, observation log, and
justification for the restraint.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
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(1) acceptable restraint devices; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The agency categorizes special restraint
devices as any device that immobilizes an
inmate’s extremities and/or prevents the
inmate from being ambulatory.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policy states, “Prone restraints are the
ankle, wrist, waist restraint devices,
hobblers, or any physical control applied to
an inmate in any manner which places the
inmate in a prone or supine position while
preventing his/her ability to move or
change position without assistance.”
(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)
☒ ☐ ☐
AEDs are located on the 1st floor medical,
on the wall near the copy machine.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in restraints are generally placed in
a safety cell for observation and safety while
in restraints.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
and, 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
Per the agency’s policy and documented on
☒ ☐ ☐ the observation log, persons incarcerated in
restraints are offered fluids every two hours.
During the documentation review, BSCC
staff determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
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(5) exercising of extremities. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The agency’s policy says deputies will allow
the restrained person to exercise their
☒ ☐ ☐ extremities every two hours or as medical
staff recommends. Deputies will document
the event on the observation log. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance with
this regulation.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.23 “TranZport Hood” Protective Spit
Hood
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
incarcerated people who display behavior which 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Combative Inmate Management
The reports reviewed by BSCC staff
☒ ☐ ☐
documented the justification of why the
person incarcerated was placed in a
restraint chair for compliance with this
regulation.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
escalation techniques, have been attempted and ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
are deemed ineffective.
Combative Inmate Management
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
manager, the facility watch commander, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention During the documentation review, BSCC
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. staff noted the observation log documents
☒ ☐ ☐ the approval of the placement by the shift
supervisor and medical staff. BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance
with this regulation.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
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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 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
placement.
The agency's policy states the sergeant is
also responsible for ensuring medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, not
exceeding an hour.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed 2.08.18 Observation Logs
within four hours of placement. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The agency's policy states the sergeant is
responsible for ensuring medical and
mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, not
☒ ☐ ☐ exceeding an hour. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff noted
the observation log documents the
approval of the placement by the shift
supervisor and medical staff before the
person is placed in a restraint chair. BSCC
staff determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
ensure that the restraints are properly employed,
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
The safety check documentation reviewed
incarcerated person. Such observation shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ by BSCC staff was determined to be in
documented. While in restraint devices all
compliance with this regulation.
incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in
a specified housing area which makes provisions
to protect the person from abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 2.08.18 Observation Logs
consultation with responsible health care staff 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
safely removed from restraints after eight hours,
the person shall be taken to a medical facility for ☒ ☐ ☐
None of the reports reviewed by BSCC
further evaluation.
staff had a person in the restraint chair for
more than eight hours.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall 2.08.18 Observation Logs
use the restraint device manufacturer’s 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
recommended maximum time limits for ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
placement.
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(11) All events and information related to the 2.08.18 Observation Logs
placement in restraints shall be documented and 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
The agency’s policy states, “Use of the
placement; person authorizing placement; names
restraint chair should be as a last resort, and
of staff involved in the placement; injuries
for as short a period as possible for each
sustained; and the duration of placement.
inmate. All efforts to de-escalate inmate’s
behavior shall be employed prior to utilizing
☒ ☐ ☐
the restraint chair.” A sergeant is
responsible for observing and ensuring all
placements into a restraint chair are
videotaped unless prohibited by exigent
circumstances. The agency's written reports
state when a video recording is used to
record the placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
Inmate Transportation
pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code
Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the Pregnant Inmate Advisement Form (DET
following: 023:FRM)
The agency’s policy states that prone
restraints will not be used on a person
incarcerated who is known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery. Postings in the
female housing modules state this
regulation's requirements.
The agency’s policy also states, “If during
☒ ☐ ☐ the intake process, it is discovered a female
inmate is pregnant, the Deputy shall advise
the inmate of the standards and policies
governing pregnant inmates. The Deputy
will have the inmate read and sign the
Pregnant Inmate Advisement Form (DET
023:FRM). A copy of the form will be given
to the inmate, and a signed copy will be
placed in the inmate’s booking file.”
On the day of inspection, no pregnant
person was incarcerated for BSCC staff to
interview for knowledge of this regulation.
BSCC staff determined the agency to be in
compliance with all sections of this
regulation.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
or in recovery after delivery or termination of the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
☒ ☐ ☐
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
termination of the pregnancy, shall not be
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless ☒ ☐ ☐
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
deemed necessary for the safety and security of
Inmate Transportation
the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
professional who is currently responsible for the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
recovery after delivery or termination of the
Inmate Transportation
pregnancy determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
writing, of the standards and policies governing
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated pregnant people.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
Withdrawal
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel The agency had no use of force reports to
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force review for DNA collection during this
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on a
palm print impressions from individuals who are policy review and interviews with staff.
required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force Withdrawal
that an objective, trained and competent
correctional employee, faced with similar facts
☒ ☐ ☐
and circumstances, would consider necessary
and reasonable to gain compliance with this
regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts Withdrawal
to secure voluntary compliance shall be
documented and include an advisement of the
☒ ☐ ☐
legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
sample or impression and the consequences of
refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
authorization of the facility watch commander or Withdrawal
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒ ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Withdrawal
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency
for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐
Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a
criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
shall plan and shall request of appropriate public and Programs
officials an education program for incarcerated
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
persons.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
and Programs
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
MDF provides the programs listed below
for compliance with this regulation.
Programs at MDF are offered by the Contra
Costa County Office of Education
(CCCOE). All CCCOE courses are
independent study or distance learning.
Academics:
• Adult Literacy Basic Education
• Adult Literacy Secondary
Education
• High School Equivalency
Preparation (HiSET/GED)
Career and Technical Education Courses:
☒ ☐ ☐ • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC-
3) – Construction Trade
Readiness
• Computer MS Applications for the
Workplace/Office Professional
• Construction Career Exploration
(Distance Learning Workshop)
• Culinary Arts (Distance Learning)
• Workforce Readiness/Preparation
Life Skills and Personal Development
Courses:
• Commitment to Change
• Deciding-Educating-
Understanding-Counseling-
Evaluating (DEUCE) Substance
Abuse Education
• Counseling Options and Parent
Education (COPE)
• Game Plan for Success and Re-
Entry Transitional/Employment
Services and Support Program
Alcohol and Other Drug Services:
• Crossroads Program
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Chaplain Services
• Men and Women of Purpose
• Library Services
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• Legal Services (Criminal Cases
Only)
When such services are not made available by the 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
appropriate public officials, then the facility and Programs
administrator shall develop and implement an 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
education program with available resources.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
vocational, or both, education of housed people. and Programs
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
established. Modified academic or vocational and Programs
opportunities may be provided based on sound security 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
and regulations.
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
1062 VISITING 2.17.02 Social Visiting
2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Visitation
written policies and procedures, which include the ☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: 2.17.02 Social Visiting
2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility 2.17.02 Social Visiting
schedules, space, and number of personnel will 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
allow. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 2.17.02 Social Visiting
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
made available on weekends, evenings, or
Visitation
holidays.
For current updates for visiting MDF,
WCDF, and MCDF, please refer to the
website links below:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
☒ ☐ ☐
y-services/martinez-detention-facility
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
y-services/west-county-detention-facility
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
y-services/marsh-creek-detention-facility
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and 2.17.02 Social Visiting
IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
two visits totaling at least one hour per
Visitation
incarcerated person each week.
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility commander or designee can
approve special visits exceeding this
regulation.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 2.17.02 Social Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility
Visitation
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
A supervisor must be notified and approve
when visitation is canceled. The agency’s
policy states, “Inmates should not be
☒ ☐ ☐ denied access to visits with persons of
their choice except when the Facility
Commander or designee can present clear
and convincing evidence that such
visitation jeopardizes the safety and
security of the facility or the visitors.”
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 2.17.02 Social Visiting
section shall include provision for visitation by minor 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 2.17.02 Social Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 2.17.02 Social Visiting
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
defined as the location where the incarcerated person
is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 2.17.02 Social Visiting
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person ☐ ☐ ☒ Visitation
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation 2.17.02 Social Visiting
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; The agency has:
• On-site, contact for professional
visitors (for example: attorneys,
religious)
• On-site, barrier
• Tablet
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Visitation hours; Visiting is allowed on the following days and
times (including holidays):
MDF
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. Sat., and Sun.
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Except Thurs.)
Friday
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
MCDF
Saturday and Sunday
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
WCDF
Monday - Thursday:
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
1:30 p.m.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, All persons receive visits in thirty-minute
blocks with a minimum of one hour a week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Restrictions, rules, and regulations are
posted on the Contra Costa County
Sheriff’s Internet site for the public.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons incarcerated in administrative
separation have the same mail privileges
as the general population.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
incarcerated person may send or receive; Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Regulations
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and 2.18.13 Proper Inmates
the State Board of State and Community Corrections;
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such ☒ ☐ ☐
mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or
money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated
person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator; and,
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(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Regulations
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but During the policy review and interviews
without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ with staff and incarcerated persons,
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to BSCC staff determined the agency is in
the courts. compliance with this regulation.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Programs
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
2.18.06 Library Services
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
2.18.14 Legal Reference Library
determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources
via paper documents or through electronic media and Library Services include full-service
include current information on community services and ☒ ☐ ☐ browsing libraries for the persons
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference incarcerated. All libraries are staffed and
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV maintained by an on-site librarian. During
facilities such a program can be either in-house or the policy review and interviews with staff
provided through access to the community. and incarcerated persons, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
Appendix 5-MDF Housing Unit Timelines
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for a
BSCC staff reviewed logs for recreational
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over
activities at all of the facilities. The staff at
a period of seven days to include:
MDF use the “MDF GP and PC Housing
Unit Timeline” tracking form to ensure
housing areas receive their out-of-cell time.
Out-of-cell time is also tracked in the
agency’s JMS system.
☒ ☐ ☐
All housing modules at MDF have access to
a recreation yard except for the D module.
D Module is not used to house mainline
persons incarcerated.
The agency is under a consent decree that
requires all persons incarcerated to be out
of their cell for a minimum of 10 hours of
Unrestricted Freetime and seven hours of
Structured Freetime a week.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
During the interviews with incarcerated
persons, the documentation, and the
policy review, BSCC staff determined the
agency meets and exceeds compliance
☒ ☐ ☐
with this regulation for access to a
recreation yard. The recreation yard is
open daily when incarcerated persons are
out of cell time.
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
The staff interviewed stated persons
incarcerated have access to the dayroom
to the recreation yard when they are out of
their assigned cells.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency is under a consent decree that
requires all persons incarcerated to b out of
their cell for a minimum of 10 hours of
Unrestricted Freetime and seven hours of
Structured Freetime a week.
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
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
AND WRITINGS Regulations
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility Persons incarcerated may have a total of
shall develop written policies and procedures which will seven (7) books checked out at any time.
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and This includes magazines, schoolbooks, and
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing religious material.
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
☒ ☐ ☐
implement a written plan to make available a current
observed access to books and periodicals in
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
the dayrooms and housing cells. Persons
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
incarcerated informed BSCC staff that a
interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
book cart is brought to the housing areas
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
weekly for them to exchange books. BSCC
staff determined the agency is compliant
with this regulation.
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
any legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
mail containing information concerning where, Regulations
how, or from whom such matter may be obtained;
and any matter of a character tending to incite
murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other
form of violence; any matter of a character tending
☒ ☐ ☐
to incite crimes against children; any matter
concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons,
narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful
activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person Regulations
may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
at one time.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 2.17.08 Inmate Access to Telephones
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Persons incarcerated have access to
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
phones during their out-of-cell time.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
The agency uses a TTY phone, a dedicated
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
tablet with an app (Purple/CloudVP) for
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall
hearing impaired/translation, and a dual
be provided access to the appropriate
computer system called UBIDUO for two-
☒ ☐ ☐
telecommunication device which will facilitate
way communication for those perceived by
communication. Such devices may include but are not
others as having hearing or speech
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party
impairments.
communications assistance. An individual’s access to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn
During the onsite inspection and policy
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
security of the facility.
is in compliance with this regulation.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and Program
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Visitors
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
☒ ☐ ☐
shall consist of: During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with this regulation.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
regulations, and, Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
1069 ORIENTATION 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility
administrator shall develop written policies and
During the booking or out of county transfer
procedures for the implementation of a program for
process, persons incarcerated sign an MDF
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient
Intake Orientation Form. By signing the
them at the time of placement in a living area.
form, the person incarcerated
acknowledges the posted location of the
rules and regulations, the zero-tolerance
policy on sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, how to report abuse,
possession of contraband, and the persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated expectations in the housing
modules. The staff verbally explain the
orientation process and requirements. The
persons incarcerated must also watch an
Inmate Orientation Video shown in the
intake area before being assigned a housing
module.
Policies and rules are also available on the
module kiosks in each housing unit.
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Both written and verbal information shall be provided 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
The staff verbally explains the orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
process.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
orientation information to each person, including those
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited ☒ ☐ ☐
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
rules; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
of application; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) medical and mental health services; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
sexual harassment; and, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
MCDF Intake Orientation Form
(10) availability of personal care items and 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
opportunities for personal hygiene.
Personal hygiene items are issued during
☒ ☐ ☐
the intake and transfer process.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
PROGRAMS Programs
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Programs
shall develop written policies and procedures which
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program 2.18.09 Social Service Programs
shall utilize the services and resources available in the 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
community and may be in the form of a resource guide and Programs
or actual service delivery. 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
MDF provides the programs listed below
for compliance with this regulation.
Programs at MDF are offered by the
Contra Costa County Office of Education
(CCCOE). All CCCOE courses are
independent study or distance learning.
Academics:
• Adult Literacy Basic Education
• Adult Literacy Secondary
Education
• High School Equivalency
Preparation (HiSET/GED)
Career and Technical Education Courses:
☒ ☐ ☐ • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC-
3) – Construction Trade
Readiness
• Computer MS Applications for the
Workplace/Office Professional
• Construction Career Exploration
(Distance Learning Workshop)
• Culinary Arts (Distance Learning)
• Workforce Readiness/Preparation
Life Skills and Personal Development
Courses:
• Commitment to Change
• Deciding-Educating-
Understanding-Counseling-
Evaluating (DEUCE) Substance
Abuse Education
• Counseling Options and Parent
Education (COPE)
• Game Plan for Success and Re-
Entry Transitional/Employment
Services and Support Program
Alcohol and Other Drug Services:
• Crossroads Program
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Chaplain Services
• Men and Women of Purpose
• Library Services
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• Legal Services (Criminal Cases
Only)
The range and source of such services shall be at the Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Programs
(a) risk and needs assessments; 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
(b) best practices in: Programs
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling; 2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
(6) discharge and reentry planning; Programs
(c) referral to community resources and programs; 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
(d) reentry planning and service development;
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
(e) legal assistance;
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING 2.16.01 Voting
2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop The agency has policies for compliance
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation.
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privilege
2.17.09 Official, Professional, and Program
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Visitors
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
2.18.05 Religious Programs
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in ☒ ☐ ☐
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
The agency has policies and services for
voluntary basis.
compliance with this regulation.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
The agency uses secure drop boxes in the
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability
housing areas for persons to submit
to submit and appeal grievances relating to any
grievances. Shift sergeants are required to
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to:
check the box once per shift. The sergeants
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary
will sign all retrieved grievances from the
actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and
drop boxes, and a copy of the signed receipt
visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
will be returned to the corresponding person
Such policies and procedures shall include:
as soon as possible. If the grievance
describes a medical emergency or an
incident requiring immediate attention, the
sergeant will notify medical or mental health
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel immediately.
BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated
persons and reviewed a sampling of
grievances and responses from staff.
Persons incarcerated stated grievances are
answered quickly by staff and generally in
less than 24 hours. All persons interviewed
by BSCC staff knew how to file a grievance.
After reviewing the documentation and
interviewing incarcerated persons, BSCC
staff determined the agency complies with
all sections of this regulation.
(1) a grievance form; 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐ The procedures and instructions for persons
incarcerated to file a grievance is located in
the module kiosk with the inmate rules and
regulations.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
grievance, including relevant deadlines; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐ The procedures and instructions for persons
incarcerated to file a grievance is located in
the module kiosk with the inmate rules and
regulations.
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(3) a process for submission and handling of 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
anonymous grievances; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
The agency's policy states, “Anonymous
grievances submitted into the grievance
drop box will serve as a tool for
management oversight only. The Custody
Administrative Services Lieutenant will
maintain a file containing all anonymous
☒ ☐ ☐
grievances along with a description of any
action(s) taken.” The policy also states, “A
staff member’s response to a grievance may
require more time than the listed time
requirements. In such cases, affected
inmates will be personally notified within
seven (7) days by a shift supervisor if a
delayed response is necessary to reach a
resolution.”
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
appropriate staff level; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(5) appeal to the next level of review; 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
level of review which acts on the grievance; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
within a reasonable time limit which shall not 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
exceed a period of 15 calendar days;
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
The sampling of grievances reviewed by
BSCC staff showed grievances were
responded to by varying levels of line staff,
☒ ☐ ☐ supervising staff, and divisions (medical,
food services, programming, etc.). The
grievances hardcopy form and supervisory
staff collect, review, and respond to
grievances accordingly. The staff generally
document when they speak to the person
who filed the grievance.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
within the facility; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
appeal, response, and related documents to the 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
incarcerated person; and,
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons receive a hard copy
of the grievance response delivered by
facility staff.
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(10) The facility manager or designee shall 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
conduct regular review of grievances, responses, 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
and appeals.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
Shift supervisors collect and review all
grievances submitted in the lock box daily.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
The facility may establish written policy and procedure 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
to control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Rules and regulations are posted in the
administrator shall establish written rules and housing module kiosks. During the
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated booking process, persons incarcerated
persons. sign an MDF Intake Orientation Form.
☒ ☐ ☐ There is a provision on the form for the
housing deputy to explain the inmate rules,
policies, and disciplinary procedures if the
person incarcerated does not understand
the posted regulations.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in
housing units and the booking area or issued to each Rules and regulations are posted in the
☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking. housing module kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
unable to read English, and for persons with
disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to During the booking or out of county transfer
instruct them verbally or provide them with material in process, persons incarcerated sign an MDF
an understandable form regarding jail rules and Intake Orientation Form. There is provision
disciplinary procedures and actions. ☒ ☐ ☐ on the form for the housing to explain the
inmate rules, policies and disciplinary
procedures if the person incarcerated does
not understand the posted regulations.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
PERSONS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
following elements: violation reports and appeals from the
inspection cycle. A facility supervisor
reviews the sanctions given. The agency
provides a copy of the report to the person
receiving the rule violation. The Jail
Disciplinary Hearing Report form also
requires incarcerated persons to sign to
document the hearing and provide them
with a copy of the report.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy contains a section
labeled “Disciplinary Action Requirements.”
The Disciplinary Action Requirements
explain required actions for supervisors and
staff when Incident Reports are due, Notice
of Violations, Disciplinary Hearings, and
Disciplinary Appeals.
BSCC staff determined that the
documentation reviewed is in compliance
with this regulation and the agency's
policies.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or ☒ ☐ ☐
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
reported in writing by the staff member observing the
act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The
consequences of such violations may include, but are During the documentation review of rule
not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ violation reports, BSCC staff noted that
numerous reports annotated “No Sanction
Applied.” Other sanctions given for violating
facility rules were proportionate to the
violation of the facility rule.
1. Loss of good time/work time. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
are involved in the charges. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
Staff writing the rule violation do not
participate in the hearing process.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
shall be acted on with the following provisions and 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
within specified timeframes:
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
after the report has been submitted to the
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person
has been informed of the charges in writing. The
hearing may be postponed or continued for a The sergeant conducting a hearing provides
reasonable time through a written waiver by the the person a form called “Inmate Violation
incarcerated person, or for good cause. Report and Hearing Notice” that the person
must sign. The form allows the person to
select one of the three options: a request to
wait 24 hours for their hearing, waive the 24-
☒ ☐ ☐
hour wait for the hearing, or not want to have
a disciplinary hearing and not contest the
charges.
The 24-hour waiver forms are kept in the
incarcerated persons booking/custody
records in hard paper copy format and not
documented in the agency’s jail information
management system.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
and present witnesses and documentary
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
evidence. The incarcerated person shall have
access to staff or assistance when they have
limited literacy, or the issues are complex.
The agency’s policy states, “The Sergeant
☒ ☐ ☐
will provide the inmate with an opportunity
to request that witnesses, evidence, or
records be available at the time of their
hearing.”
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4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
hours after an incarcerated person has been 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
violation reports. During the documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
review, only two had disciplinary hearings
after the 72-hour requirement of this
regulation. BSCC staff determined the
agency is in compliance with this regulation
based on the totality of the reports reviewed.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
and the action taken shall be reviewed by the
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
facility manager or designee.
☒ ☐ ☐
Shift supervisors review and approve the
reports and sanctions.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
written statement by the fact-finders about the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be
kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
The sergeant conducting a hearing
provides the person a form called “Inmate
Violation Report and Hearing Notice” that
the person must sign. The form allows the
☒ ☐ ☐
person to select one of the three options: a
request to wait 24 hours for their hearing,
waive the 24-hour wait for the hearing, or
not want to have a disciplinary hearing and
not contest the charges. The sergeant also
reviews the rule violation with the person
during the hearing.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
administrator from administratively separating any 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
incarcerated person from the general population or
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety ☒ ☐ ☐
of the person, staff, program, or community is
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as
required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
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shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the violation reports and appeals from the
following: inspection cycle. The sanctions given were
(a) Loss of privileges. in proportion to the sustained findings of rule
(b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ violation, or no sanctions were given.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details. BSCC staff determined that the
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal documentation reviewed is in compliance
Code Section 4019. with this regulation and the agency's
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal policies.
Code Section 4019.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
The agency’s policy contains nine (9) areas
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
that should not be used as a sanction for
degradation.
discipline for a rule violation that is in
compliance with this regulation. The
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
agency’s policy states, “Supervisors shall
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an
collaborate with mental health staff for all
option of last resort and as a response to the most
Track 1 and Track 2 inmates to determine
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time
if disciplinary sanctions should be mitigated
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions
due to the inmate’s mental health” and
possible.
“Prior to conducting any discipline related
hearing, the hearing sergeant shall
determine whether the inmate subject to
potential discipline is on Track 1 or Track 2
which will require clinical input from a
QMHP respecting.”
The agency’s policy definitions:
“QMHP-Qualified Mental Health
Professional-which includes psychiatrists,
psychologists, physicians, mental health
clinicians, registered nurses, nurse
☒ ☐ ☐
practitioners, and others by virtue of their
education credentials and experience are
permitted by law to evaluate and care for
the mental health needs of patients.”
“TRACK 1 INMATE- A high level of care for
inmates deemed acutely and severely
decompensated. These inmates are an
acute danger to self, danger to others,
and/or are gravely disabled due to mental
illness.”
“TRACK 2 INMATE- An intermediate level
of care for inmates with active psychosis
which interferes with their ability to
participate in detention activities. These
inmates can include those with impaired
activities of daily living, active drug
withdrawal, and/or suicidal ideations.”
After reviewing policies, Rule Violation
Reports, and conducting interviews with
staff and persons incarcerated, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance
with all sections of this regulation.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
the facility manager before the disciplinary
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separation status is continued. This review shall
include a consultation with health care staff. Such ☒ ☐ ☐
reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
have the minimum furnishings and space 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7.
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Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding
as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
Persons placed in separation cells for
regulations and shall not be deprived of them
discipline are not denied any issued clothing
through any portion of the day except that those
☒ ☐ ☐ and bedding.
incarcerated persons who engage in the
destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive
a person of such articles of clothing and bedding
shall be reviewed by the facility manager or
designee during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
or medical staff determine that an individual has 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability,
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they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
The agency’s supervisors collaborate with
mental health staff to determine if
disciplinary sanctions should be mitigated
due to the person's mental or medical
health concerns. The agency’s policy
states, “Supervisors shall collaborate with
☒ ☐ ☐ mental health staff for all Track 1 and Track
2 inmates to determine if disciplinary
sanctions should be mitigated due to the
inmate’s mental health” and “Prior to
conducting any discipline related hearing,
the hearing sergeant shall determine
whether the inmate subject to potential
discipline is on Track 1 or Track 2 which will
require clinical input from a QMHP
respecting.”
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
disciplinary purposes. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons placed in separation cells for
discipline are not denied personal hygiene
items.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
measure. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
except in cases where the incarcerated person has 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
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correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☒ ☐ ☐
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
☒ ☐ ☐
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies
The agency uses an electronic format to
of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of
track and store disciplinary records.
each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Requirements
Infection Prevention and Control
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Facilities in Contra Costa County (MDF,
develop a written plan to address the identification, WCDF, MCDF)
treatment, control and follow-up management of
Detention Health Services Workflow for
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
COVID-19
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
Inmates for COVID
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The 19 AND Housing of Inmates After Negative
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of Test Result
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff. The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines are a living document reviewed
and updated as new information or data
becomes available.
In Contra Costa County, all arrestees are
brought to the Main Detention Facility (MDF)
☒ ☐ ☐
for booking and intake screening.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one division of the Contra Costa Health
Services that oversees the Public Health
Department.
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program.
The agency’s definition in policy 2.13.09
states a communicable disease is a human
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disease caused by microorganisms present
in and transmitted through human blood,
bodily fluid, tissue, or breathing or coughing.
These diseases commonly include, but are
not limited to, hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis,
and COVID-19.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for COVID-19 addresses
the following:
1. Exposure Prevent / Management
Strategies
2. Screening of staff, persons
incarcerated, and new arrestees
3. Testing of Symptomatic and
Asymptomatic persons
4. Management of Results
5. Housing
6. Visiting
7. Court Appearances
8. Daily assessments for staff and
person incarcerated, including
temperature and symptom
screening
9. Suicide prevention
10. Programming
11. Medical/Dental Examinations
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility Requirements
administrator and the county health officer, set forth in Infection Prevention and Control
writing, policies and procedures in conformance with Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
applicable state and federal law, which include, but are Facilities in Contra Costa County (MDF,
not limited to:
WCDF, MCDF)
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one division of the Contra Costa Health
☒ ☐ ☐
Services that oversees the Public Health
Department.
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program.
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(1) The types of communicable diseases to be 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
reported; Requirements
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s definition in policy 2.13.09
states a communicable disease is a human
disease caused by microorganisms present
in and transmitted through human blood,
bodily fluid, tissue, or breathing or coughing.
☒ ☐ ☐
These diseases commonly include, but are
not limited to, hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis,
and COVID-19.
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County states exposures will
be managed in consultation with Contra
Costa County Public Health according to
CDC guidelines.
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
reports; medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one Contra Costa Health Services division
that oversees the Public Health
Department. The Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult
Detention Facilities in Contra Costa County
document was created by the Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center (Contra Costa
☒ ☐ ☐ Health Centers) Infection Prevention and
Control Program.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines state that symptomatic
person tests will be sent to the Contra Costa
Public Health Laboratory with a completed
CMR (Confidential Morbidity Report) and a
Public Health Routing slip sent with the
specimen.
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(3) Sharing of medical information with During the facility inspection, BSCC staff
incarcerated persons and custody staff; reviewed areas to ensure there was signage
to identify and lessen the risk of exposure to
communicable diseases. BSCC staff
observed the agency had placed posters
and signage throughout the housing
modules and hallways in their facilities. The
agency also provided photo documentation
of housing areas with signage is posted.
The signage and poster explain; social
distancing, symptoms of Coronavirus, CDC
-Stop the Spread, Wash Your Hands, the
stoppage of in-custody programs, N-95 and
☒ ☐ ☐ Face Mask Required, Safety Glasses and
Gloves, the procedure for video visits, and
numerous other literature on Covid for staff
and persons incarcerated.
The agency has also created a COVID-19
Medical question and concerns
questionnaire for persons incarcerated to fill
out. The form includes instructions on
writing down any questions and/or concerns
the person incarcerated may have
regarding COVID-19 and the actions in
place at the facilities.
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Requirements
exposure to others; Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s policy 2.13.09 section C
“Prevention of Communicable Diseases in a
Custody Environment,” has guidelines that
☒ ☐ ☐
are compliant with this regulation.
BSCC staff observed the agency had placed
posters, placards, and signage throughout
the housing modules, hallways, entrances,
and the various regions related to COVID-
19 and social distancing precautions.
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(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Contra Costa Health Services
Confidentiality of Patient/Client Information
Policy 500-PCC
The Contra Costa Health Services policy
states Medical Records are owned by the
County, which has a legal obligation to
protect the confidentiality of each
patient/client record. The Health Services
Department is also legally obligated to
protect the relationship and confidentiality of
☒ ☐ ☐ all patient/client medical records, including
those of employees and family members.
Records must only be shared via the
Provider/Patient relationship.
California Office of Health Information
Integrity (CalOHII) oversees the
enforcement of medical information privacy
by holding individuals accountable for
unauthorized access to medical information.
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical and Mental Health
medical needs, and safety of the affected Appraisal Screening
incarcerated persons; Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s policy 2.13.03 section D.
Quarantines has provision for the existence
of contagious, infectious, or communicable
diseases for which the Health Officer deems
☒ ☐ ☐ the need for strict isolation or quarantine
when necessary.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for quarantine have
guidance and directions on how to house
persons who show signs and symptoms of
Covid-19 or other communicable diseases
based on symptomatic signs and testing.
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(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
person that address the limits of confidentiality; Requirements
and, Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
Detention Health Services Workflow for
COVID-19
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
Inmates for COVID
19 AND Housing of Inmates after Negative
Test Result
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines is a living document reviewed
and updated as new information or data
becomes available.
The Detention Health Services has policies,
procedures, guidelines, and screening
requirements for staff and persons
incarcerated who enter the facility. Medical
staff informed the BSCC staff during an
interview that persons incarcerated who
refuse testing for COVID-19 are placed in a
14-day quarantine module and are asked
daily to be tested.
The Infection Prevention and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program. The document states if an inmate
is released from custody prior to the test
results known:
• Provide information regarding self-
monitoring at home.
• Advise that Contra Costa Public
Health Department will contact him if
result is positive.
• Provide with number to call to receive
test results.
The Contra Costa Health Services policy
states Medical Records are owned by the
County, which has a legal obligation to
protect the confidentiality of each
patient/client record. The Health Services
Department is also legally obligated to
protect the relationship and confidentiality of
all patient/client medical records, including
those of employees and family members.
Records must only be shared via the
Provider/Patient relationship.
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(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s General
possible exposure of custody staff to a Policy 1.06.34 Communicable Disease-
communicable disease. Prevention and Control
2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
Requirements
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
Inmates for COVID
19 AND Housing of Inmates after Negative
Test Result
The agency’s policy states that the Office of
the Sheriff bears the responsibility to the
public and its employees to increase
awareness about risks, methods of
transmission, and procedures for handling
communicable diseases. During the facility
inspection, BSCC staff reviewed areas to
ensure there was signage to identify and
lessen the risk of exposure to
communicable diseases. BSCC staff
observed the agency has placed posters
and signage throughout the housing
☒ ☐ ☐ modules and hallways in their facilities. The
agency also provided photo documentation
of housing areas with signage is posted.
The agency’s policy covers Training,
Testing, Universal Precautions, and the
responsibilities of the Employee,
Supervisors, and the Professional
Standards Unit for employees exposed to a
communicable disease.
Link to the agency’s online policies:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/Home/ShowDo
cument?id=268
The agency has a Crime Scene Cleaning
Team on standby to clean housing and cell
areas of persons incarcerated who have
tested positive for COVID-19. The agency
also has a UV robot that is deployed to
assist in sanitizing the cells and other areas.
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1211 SICK CALL Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services policy NO D101
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 2.13.08 Sick Call and Administration of
authority, shall develop written policies and Medication, Sick, Dental, and Pill Call
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all
incarcerated persons or provision made that any
The agency’s policy states, “Sick call
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health
(screening rounds, nursing examination and
attention be given such attention.
physician referrals) will be made available
seven days a week.” The policy also states,
“Inmates may submit a request for health
care services via telephone if available, in
☒ ☐ ☐
writing, or electronically if kiosks are
available. Blank medical request forms shall
be readily available on all housing units and
to all inmates.”
The agency also provides medical triage for
sick call by using a telephone in the housing
modules that connects directly to a
registered nurse to provide additional care.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 2.14.01 Food Service Program
2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least The agency’s policy states, ” All inmates will
one of these meals shall include hot food. be provided at least three (3) meals, at
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated regular times, two (2) of which will be served
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening hot. At no time shall there be more than
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food fourteen (14) hours between the evening
must be served to people on medical diets in less than and breakfast meal,” and “A total of forty-five
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the (45) minutes will be allowed from start to
responsible physician. finish of each feeding cycle.” When a
therapeutic or religious diet is prescribed,
the housing unit deputy shall ensure that
☒ ☐ ☐ each special diet delivered to the housing
unit is handed directly to the requesting
person.
Meals are served at the following times:
• 0500 Breakfast
• 1100 Lunch
• 1700 Dinner
During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
complies with this regulation.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 2.14.01 Food Service Program
actual consumption of each meal except for those on 2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
medical diets where the responsible physician has 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
prescribed additional time.
During the onsite inspection and policy
☒ ☐ ☐ reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
is in compliance with this regulation.
Persons incarcerated stated they are given
ample time to consume their meals.
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Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who 2.14.01 Food Service Program
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall 2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal. ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons who miss meals due to the time of
the intake process, a visit, court, or other
reasons are provided a meal as needed.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV
facilities shall include, but not be limited to: Persons incarcerated are issued two towels,
three T-shirts, three underwear (females bra
and panties/male boxers), three pairs of
socks, three uniform shirts, three pairs of
trousers or pregnancy pants, two sheets,
two blankets, one pair of sandals, and a
laundry bag with the person’s name.
Incarcerated females are provided three
sets of clothing and a laundry bag during the
intake/housing process.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the intake process
and the condition of clothing issued to
incarcerated persons. Incarcerated
workers assigned to laundry said when
they see clothing or linen that is stained,
ripped, or torn, they inform the facility staff,
and the item is thrown away.
During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the
agency is in compliance with this
regulation.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Clean outergarments; and, 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
Incarcerated females are provided three
☒ ☐ ☐ sets of clothing and a laundry bag during the
intake/housing process.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary ☒ ☐ ☐
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
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All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, During the onsite inspection of clothing and
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. linen, BSCC staff determined the agency
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type complies with this regulation. During
☒ ☐ ☐
more compatible with their gender identity and gender interviews with incarcerated persons, they
expression. said the facility staff replaces clothing or
linen that is torn or stained.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
CLOTHING 2.15.08 Contaminated Clothing, Bedding
and Linen
There shall be written policies and procedures
2.15.09 Cleaning and Storage of Inmate
developed by the facility administrator to control
Personal Clothing
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested
After reviewing policies, BSCC staff
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a
determined the agency complies with this
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread
regulation.
of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
BSCC staff reviewed the intake process,
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
issued hygiene items, and interviewed
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person
incarcerated persons for the availability of
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners,
sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons.
and tampons as requested with no maximum
During the onsite inspection,
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who
☒ ☐ ☐
is unable to supply themself with the following personal
care items, because of either indigency or the absence During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
of a canteen, shall be issued: verified the agency does provide all
requirements of this regulation and the
requirements for sanitary napkins, panty
liners, and tampons.
(a) Toothbrush, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be
disinfected between individual uses by the method ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1266 SHOWERING 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
The agency’s policy states deputies will
developed by the facility administrator for
provide shower availability for inmates as
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
follows:
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible. “a. Upon assignment to a housing unit.
b. When confined to a housing unit, showers
are available on a daily basis, during free-
time.
c. Inmates are required to shower a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of three times per week.
d. Water temperature for showers will be
thermostatically controlled and set not to
exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure
the safety of inmates.”
During the inspection, BSCC staff verified
the agency’s policy and practice and
determined that the agency complies with
this regulation.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Absent exigent circumstances, showers
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager ☒ ☐ ☐ are available daily.
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
During the policy review and interviews with
staff and persons incarcerated, BSCC staff
verified the agency’s policy and practice.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency is compliant with all sections of
this regulation. Haircare items are kept in
the module dayroom for persons
incarcerated to use during out-of-cell time.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16,
☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and BSCC staff observed the intake process
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living and how the linen was issued. BSCC staff
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, also reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
but not be limited to: mattress conditions throughout the facility
and determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 2.08.05 Facility Inspection
MAINTENANCE 2.15.03 Facility Housecleaning
Responsibilities
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
2.15.04 Safety and Sanitation Inspections
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule During the agency’s policy review, BSCC
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and staff determined the agency is compliant
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work with this regulation. The policy has several
practices which may be found. sections and types of standards for an
acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and
safety. The policy has weekly, monthly,
quarterly, and semi-annually requirements
for each facility.
The facilities have a Facility Inspection
Team that consists of at least two or three
of the following members:
1. Facility Commander and/or Operations
Sergeant
☒ ☐ ☐
2. CAS Lieutenant and/or Custody
Sergeant
3. CAS Specialist
4. GSD Representative
5. Housing Unit Deputy
6. Director of Food Services (Kitchen,
Servery, and Laundry areas only)
Their responsibility is to inspect all areas for
general site safety, fire/life safety,
cleanliness, upkeep/maintenance, and
compliance with local and state
health/safety regulations. Any
discrepancies noted during the inspections
are documented via General Services
Department Work Order and/or Incident
Report and the site survey inspection
checklist.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Juveniles are not held or brought to this
facility.
If yes, the following sections including those
summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article
8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). ☐ ☐ ☒
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined
in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults
confined in the facility. The policies and procedures
should consider trauma-informed approaches in
protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒
and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
☐ ☐ ☒
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written
procedures shall be established by the responsible ☐ ☐ ☒
health administrator in cooperation with the facility
administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who
☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
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(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults
and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with
adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and ☐ ☐ ☒
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐ ☒
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply
with minimum jail standards for recreation (California
Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement
☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) corporal punishment;
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the
☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement.
☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements ☐ ☐ ☒
of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to
the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐ ☒
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the
medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction
☐ ☐ ☒
and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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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: 643
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/15/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
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: 10' Bench
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: 29' Bench; used as for court transport when needed; there are two doors so that the cell can be used as
a pass-through.
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.
16/18: Review at 18/20 inspection. There are two docile areas. Update LASE.
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 1996-97 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, 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
*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 Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
2 Staging 1991 1 - 21 (21) 255 square feet 3 3 3
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 are 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 temeletry 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
*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 Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
11 Double 2019 1 2 2 2 72.17 sqft 1 1 1
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 Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
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. 18/20 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, Single 2001 5 1 2 5 1 1 1
F25,F30
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,F8 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 Single 2001 4 1 1 (4) 1 1 1
ISO
Notes: C Side is Medical Isolation; excluded from RC; air pump installed in 1999 for separate air exchange.
*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 Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
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 2006/08 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.
Safety 1988 1 1 1 (1) 60.0 square feet
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
*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 Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
MB-23 Single 2019 1 1 1 1 83.75 sf 1 1 1
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 2023 June 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.
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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: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/15/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker outside the security X
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holds inmates for four hours or less
X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
X
Is at least 160 square feet
X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates
X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility X
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
X
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
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.
X
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 X
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
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 X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
X
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 X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 X
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 X
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these X
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
X
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,
X
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
X
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 X was not used during the 2023 inspection.
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
X
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
X
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
X
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
X
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
X
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility X
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 X
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
X
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are X
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
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 X
basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
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
X
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. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 X
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 X
drying personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
X
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 X
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
X
and female inmates
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
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;
X
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, X
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
X
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
X
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
X
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 X
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. X
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 X
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
X
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; X
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
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 X
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. X
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 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
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0460
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Marsh Creek Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II/III
(MCDF)
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Wooden, Lieutenant Normandin, and Sergeant Burns
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/15/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal
The agency was found in compliance with
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the ☒ ☐ ☐
Training for Corrections division.
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete
Deputies complete the Corrections Officer
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental
Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course
☒ ☐ ☐
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
after graduating from the regional academy
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
before working in the jails.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
The agency was found in compliance with
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations by the BSCC Standards and
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
Training for Corrections division.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181,
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
The agency was found in compliance with
be required to complete either the STC management
☒ ☐ ☐ regulations by the BSCC Standards and
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
Training for Corrections division.
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required.
Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual
regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter
4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise
indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
With the exception of any year that a core training
The agency was found in compliance with
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody ☒ ☐ ☐
Training for Corrections division.
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
2.03.03 Detention Facility Transfers and
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Sign-Ups
each local detention facility to ensure the
2.03.05 Duty Hours
implementation and operation of the programs and
2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing Requirements
activities required by these regulations.
2.10.19 Housing Unit Deputy
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.10.25 Deputy Supervising Female
Inmates
The agency provided BSCC staff with a
staffing roster that is compliant with the
regulation requirements.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
detention facility or in the building which houses a local Requirements
detention facility who shall be immediately available
and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of
☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
an emergency.
observed and verified that positions were
staffed and that staff was readily available
for emergency response.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
which would conflict with the supervision and care of Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 2.03.03 Personnel
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females.
MCDF is an all-male incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
facility.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Requirements
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at
☒ ☐ ☐
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
hourly through direct visual observation of all people
Checks
held and housed in the facility.
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The agency’s policy states:
“1. Deputies will observe inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
frequently as possible to ensure their safety
and general welfare.
2. Deputies will note the activity of inmates
and compare it to new observations as they
are made to help determine their welfare
status.
3. Deputies will note inactive or sleeping
inmates by observing their skin, obvious
movements, or signs of distress.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
between safety checks. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The policy states, “All general population
inmates shall be directly observed by
☒ ☐ ☐ custody staff. At least twice every hour
(MDF/WCDF), with no more than 40
minutes between checks (MDF/WCDF).”
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
checks from April 2023 through June 2023.
During the review of safety check
documentation and policies, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance with
this regulation.
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.18 Observation Logs
1058 of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
intervals. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
documentation of all safety checks. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Documentation shall include:
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency uses an electronic Jail
Management System (JMS) to document
safety checks at detention facilities that
annotate the areas, the time of the check,
and the persons who conducted the check.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
check occurred; 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(2) the location where each individual safety check 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
number; and, Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(3) Initials or employee identification number of 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
staff who completed the safety check(s). 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
facility manager, including methods of mitigating
Checks
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
completion of, safety checks.
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
The shift supervisors routinely review the
safety check logs at various intervals to
ensure compliance with their policy and this
regulation.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be
Location
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire training is provided in the Corrections
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course, and fire drills are scheduled
quarterly.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Contra Costa Sheriff CSB Policy and
Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Policy (CCCSO)
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be 2.01.05 CSB Policy and Procedure Manual
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Review and Dissemination
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. The policy and procedure manual is
located on the agency’s Intranet site for the
The policies and procedures required in subsections ☒ ☐ ☐ public to access. The policy manual was
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to last reviewed/updated on March 1, 2023.
ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not
apply and have been deleted. Public members may also file a report on
the Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.01.06 Facility Meetings and
following: Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the 2.08.05 Facility Inspection
facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.15.04 Safety and Sanitation Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current 2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
state and federal legal requirements and includes Combative Inmate Management
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and ☒ ☐ ☐ CCCSO Policy and Procedure 1.06.61
choke holds. Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
including the restraint of pregnant persons as 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
received persons for release. Organization
☒ ☐ ☐
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
(6) Security and control including: 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
physical counts, 2.08.12 Inmate Counts
☒ ☐ ☐
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.08.39 Inmate Body Cavity Searches
2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
Control
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
Procedures
contraband control, and, 2.08.39 Inmate Body Cavity Searches
2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
☒ ☐ ☐
Control
key control. 2.08.10 Key Control and Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐ Access
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security The annual security reviews were
measures. The review and evaluation shall include completed on: 3/16/2023.
internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 2.07.05 MCDF Relocation and Evacuation
Plan
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by MCDF Fire Suppression Pre-Plan 2012
section 1032 of these regulations;
Each facility has its own fire suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
preplan, including maps for evacuation
routes, policies, and operational
procedures.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
hostages; 2.08.06 Escape Review Committee
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.35 Inmate Escapes
(C) mass arrests; 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(D) natural disasters; 2.07.12 Earthquake Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Location
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 2.08.27 Security Cameras and Perimeter
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Fence Alarms
security devices. 2.08.28 Electronic Weapons
2.08.41 Garrett Metal Detector
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.46 Control of Weapons and Armory
Equipment
2.08.48 40mm Less Lethal Weapon
System
(8) Suicide Prevention. 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
abuse and sexual harassment. (PREA)
The agency’s policy states, “a. An intake
deputy will screen the inmate by asking the
PREA questions provided on the back of
☒ ☐ ☐
the “Intake Live Scan Verification” form.
The intake deputy will refer the inmate to
classification if the inmate answers “Yes”
to any of the PREA questions provided.”
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(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
respond to retaliation against any staff or person (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 2.11.11 Inmate Release
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not (PREA)
be limited to, the following: 2.12.01 Intake Classification
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people During the booking or out-of-county
to privately report sexual abuse and sexual transfer process, persons incarcerated
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated sign an MDF Intake Orientation Form. By
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and signing the form, the person incarcerated
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation acknowledges the posted location of the
of responsibilities that may have contributed to rules and regulations, the zero-tolerance
such incidents, policy on sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, how to report abuse,
☒ ☐ ☐
possession of contraband, and the
persons incarcerated expectations in the
housing modules. Persons incarcerated
are informed on how to report sexual
abuse and harassment during their video
orientation process. Persons incarcerated
can also report abuse or harassment by
filling out an inmate request or verbally
telling any jail staff member.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 2.12.01 Intake Classification
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
information for the public or third-party
advocates to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of a person incarcerated. The
public or third-party advocate can file a
report verbally with any jail staff, use the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint
in writing to the agency.
Public members may also file a report on the
Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
prevention program developed by the facility
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the
Screening Procedures
health authority and mental health director, to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
persons who present a suicide risk. Screening
The program shall include the following: Contra Costa Health Services Detention
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The Contra Costa County Detention
Health Services Administrator (DHSA)
serves as the Health Authority for Contra
Costa County Detention facilities.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 2.09.04 Special Management Inmates
personnel. 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Staff receives training in recognizing the
☒ ☐ ☐ signs and symptoms of mental illness and
depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior. The initial training for all staff is
eight hours, with an annual follow-up
training that is two hours. The agency
provided signed training rosters for
compliance with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
intake and prior to housing assignment. 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
During the intake process, a medical
questionnaire is completed by medical
☒ ☐ ☐ staff for each person coming into custody.
The medical examination involves
questions that include current illnesses or
health problems, infectious diseases,
medication taken, special health
requirements, drug and alcohol use, and
past or present treatment of mental
disorders or suicidal ideations.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
classification.
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
☒ ☐ ☐
Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
medical and mental health personnel in relation to
Screening
suicide risk.
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 22.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
restrictive environment should be considered. Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “The
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification Unit will be notified and will
arrange for the appropriate housing and
security needs. Classification staff will
continue to work with Medical/Mental
Health staff to determine the least
restrictive forms of housing for mental
health inmates.”
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
and procedures. 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
attempts. 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility Screening Procedures
administrator, including the development of a corrective 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Contra Costa Health Services Detention
administrative review. Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “All incidents
involving suicide or suicide attempts will be
thoroughly reviewed by the management
teams from medical, mental health, and
custody. This collaborative review will
☒ ☐ ☐
determine the following, but not limited to:”
“a. Was appropriate medical and mental
health care provided?
b. Were policies and procedures
followed?
c. Whether modification to policy and
procedures is needed.
d. To identify issues that require further
attention.”
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
from court as determined by the mental health 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
director. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Procedures
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 preplan 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 MCDF Fire Suppression Pre-Plan
Regulations Section 1029);
☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility has its own fire suppression
preplan, including maps for evacuation
routes, policies, and operational
procedures.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff
with two-year retention of the inspection record; The agency conducts daily, weekly, and bi-
weekly facility inspections at all three
detention facilities. Staff document daily
checks in the agency’s Jail Management
☒ ☐ ☐ System. After reviewing the
documentation, BSCC staff determined
the agency to be in compliance with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The biennial facility fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires completed on: 2/28/2023.
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 2.07.05 MCDF Relocation and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2.07.14 Emergency Housing
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 2.01.10 Monthly Detention Report
Each facility administrator shall maintain a The agency provided BSCC staff
demographics accounting system which reflects the population reports for review. The agency
monthly average daily population of sentenced and is currently reporting demographic
non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. information to the BSCC Jail Profile
☒ ☐ ☐ Survey. After reviewing documentation and
verifying the current reports on the
inspection day, BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with this regulation.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 2.01.10 Monthly Detention Report
applicable demographic information as described in the
Jail Profile Survey. The agency’s Jail Profile Survey is up to
☒ ☐ ☐
date.
1041 RECORDS 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
Organization
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
the maintenance of individual records for each reviewed a sampling of records and
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be determined the agency complies with this
limited to, intake information, personal property ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. Records are kept in paper files.
receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-
medical information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Organization
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its The agency’s PREA coordinator is
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for all tracking and documenting
at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the data collection and submittal to the U.S.
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section Department of Justice Statistics.
30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Reports are written in electronic format
and procedures for the maintenance of written records and approved by shift supervisors. BSCC
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical staff reviewed a sampling of several types
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an of incident reports from this inspection
☒ ☐ ☐
employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility cycle. During the documentation review,
or other person. BSCC staff noted the reports contained the
information required in all sections of this
regulation for compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
involved, a description of the incident, the actions
☒ ☐ ☐
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility During the review of policies and onsite
shall develop written policies and procedures for the inspection, BSCC staff determined the
dissemination of information to the public, to other agency is compliant with this regulation. A
government agencies, and to the news media. The copy of the Public Information Plan is
public and incarcerated persons shall have available available upon request by the public and
for review the following material: persons incarcerated. The agency policies
are on their website for public access.
The agency will make Title 15 available for
persons incarcerated or the public when
requested. The public can make a request
in person to the staff in the jail lobbies at
each facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
Public members may also file a report on
the Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
The agency’s policy says it allows media
representatives, specialists in the field of
Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice,
and the public access to facility
information, and accredited news media
representatives may have access to
detention facilities.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Education Plan 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(3) 1062, Visiting 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.02 Social Visiting
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(4) 1063, Correspondence 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations
(5) 1064, Library Service 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.06 Library Services
(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ MDF GP and PC Housing Unit Timeline
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Writings 2.18.06 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.08 Inmate Access to Telephones
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.10 Attorney Visitors
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
(10) 1069, Orientation 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(12) 1071, Voting 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
(13) 1072, Religious Observance 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
☒ ☐ ☐ Program Visitors
2.18.05 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Persons 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Rules and regulations are provided by
bulletin boards, kiosks, or a binder located
at the deputy station in each housing
module.
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
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(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
CSB Chapter Thirteen-Medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2.08.36 Inmate Death
2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health The agency’s policy states, “The Custody
administrator, shall develop written policy and Services Bureau shall conduct a
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of comprehensive investigation of the
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team circumstances leading up to, during, and
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or following every inmate death, pursuant to
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and
physician and other health care and supervision staff California Code of Regulations 12525.”
who are relevant to the incident. Deaths are managed and investigated as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in the Sheriff’s Office Manual
Section 1.06.62 Police Involved Fatal or
Serious Injury Incidents.
Website link:
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 2.08.36 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to A review team comprised of the below-
identify issues that require further study. listed personnel will review all in-custody
deaths within 30 days of an in-custody
death.
• Facility Commander
• Health Services Administrator
• County Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
• Treating Physician
• CAS Representative or Designee
• Other health care and supervision
staff relevant to the incident
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on
policy review and interviews with staff.
(b) Death of a Minor 2.08.36 Inmate Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
lockup, or court holding facility:
☒ ☐ ☐
Juveniles are not held at this facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted
within 10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall
be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Chapter 12 Classification
2.12.01 Intake Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, 2.12.02 Reclassification
II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
classification plan designed to properly assign Capacities
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities 2.12.04 Classification Records
according to the categories of gender identity, age, 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, 2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Recording
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or 2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide Workers
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
☒ ☐ ☐
extent possible within the limits of the available number Costa County. When an arrestee is
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. brought into custody, a booking deputy
asks basic informational questions before
The written classification plan shall be based on the Classification Deputy and medical staff
objective criteria and include receiving screening interviews the person.
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel,
and a record of each person's classification level, The agency has classification policies
housing restrictions, and housing assignments. designed to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories listed in this
regulation for compliance.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Chapter 12 Classification
establish and implement a classification system which 2.12.01 Intake Classification
will include the use of classification officers or a 2.12.02 Reclassification
classification committee in order to properly assign 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation Capacities
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall 2.12.04 Classification Records
include the use of as much information as is available 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
about and from the incarcerated person and shall 2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated Recording
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each 2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
person may request a review of their classification plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Workers
no more often than 30 days from their last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records, including
initial classification and reclassification
assessments. During the documentation
review, BSCC staff noted that the reports
contained all the required information for
compliance with this regulation.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Chapter 12 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis 2.12.01 Intake Classification
whether a placement would ensure the health and 2.12.02 Reclassification
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
placement would present management or security Capacities
problems. A person’s own views with respect to their 2.12.04 Classification Records
own safety shall be given serious consideration. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
Recording
2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
Workers
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures specifying those symptoms that 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until Requirements
a medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
made of the person being booked as to whether the Medical Screening Procedures
person has or has had any communicable diseases, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Screening
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
other special medical problem identified by the health Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from. During the intake process, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Screening
and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of During the intake process, persons
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
Screening
others or appear gravely disabled.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy requires physical
examinations to be completed for a newly
committed person incarcerated brought into
custody or transferred from another facility.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
During the intake process, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “Inmates are
provided medical care from the time of
admission and throughout their period of
incarceration. This continuous care requires
timely physical examinations that include
medical screening and clinical history for
each admission and a complete physical
examination of each inmate within 14 days,
following admission.”
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
safety of the person in crisis or others. 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
Persons incarcerated who have or are
☒ ☐ ☐
suspected of having developmental
disabilities are separated from the general
population, pending assessment to prevent
them from being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 2.09.02 Administrative Management
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall When a person incarcerated is determined
develop and implement policies and procedures for the to be placed in administrative separation by
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification or approving staff at the
MCDF or WCDF, the person incarcerated is
Policies and procedures must include: transferred to the MDF for housing.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 2.09.02 Administrative Management
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of The agency uses a Behavioral Contract,
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and an agreement between the person
facility staff. incarcerated and the Classification Unit to
follow facility rules, obey all laws, and
avoid placement into Administrative
Management. Upon initial placement into
Administrative Management, the person is
given documentation informing them of the
☒ ☐ ☐
reason for the placement and an
explanation of the downgrade process to
return to the General Population. They are
also provided a request form to appeal
their placement into Administrative
Management and a copy of the incident
report detailing why they were placed into
Administrative Management.
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 2.09.02 Administrative Management
an incarcerated person’s health.
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit deputy will immediately
notify the following detention health
services employees with each new
Administrative Management placement.”
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Mental Health Program Chief
2. Mental Health Program Manager
3. Director of Detention Nursing
4. Detention Nursing Program Manager
(c) Administrative separation may be used for 2.09.02 Administrative Management
incarcerated people who have:
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or The agency’s Administrative Management
promoting such activity or behavior, that is is employed as a protective measure to
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, ensure the safety of staff and persons
or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated and to maintain the facility's
incarcerated people, and facility staff. security. The agency uses a phased
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is approach for separation.
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations
or affects the safety of the facility, other PHASE 1: The Initial Phase of
incarcerated people, and facility staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Management. A restrictive
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or housing setting that, upon successful
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm completion, an inmate can transfer from
other incarcerated persons or facility staff. into Phase 2.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape. PHASE 2: A less restrictive housing setting
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other with more privileges earned by good
incarcerated people. behavior and successful completion of the
Phase 1 Administrative Management Plan.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of 2.09.02 Administrative Management
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and ☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 2.09.02 Administrative Management
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 2.08.19 Safety Cells
2.08.18 Observation Logs
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who There are no safety cells at the MCDF.
display behavior which results in the destruction of Persons incarcerated who have been
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to ☐ ☐ ☒ determined to be placed in a safety cell at
self or others. the MCDF are transferred to the MDF for
placement.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.19 Safety Cells
responsible physician, shall develop written policies 2.08.18 Observation Logs
and procedures governing safety cell use and may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a
safety cell to a physician. ☐ ☐ ☒
Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited
to:
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(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 2.08.19 Safety Cells
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 2.08.18 Observation Logs
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with 2.08.19 Safety Cells
the approval of the facility manager or designee, or 2.08.18 Observation Logs
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall
☐ ☐ ☒
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon 2.08.19 Safety Cells
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time 2.08.18 Observation Logs
of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible 2.08.19 Safety Cells
health care staff shall obtain a mental health 2.08.18 Observation Logs
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff
on placement and retention, which shall be secured as ☐ ☐ ☒
soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from
placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least 2.08.19 Safety Cells
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute 2.08.18 Observation Logs
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure 2.08.19 Safety Cells
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. 2.08.18 Observation Logs
☐ ☐ ☒
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to 2.08.19 Safety Cells
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably 2.08.18 Observation Logs
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
☐ ☐ ☒
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no sobering cells at the MCDF
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of or WCDF. MDF is the only facility with
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety sobering cells. Persons incarcerated,
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. determined to be placed in a sobering cell
at the MCDF or WCDF, are transferred to
MDF.
☐ ☐ ☒
BSCC staff reviewed documentation of
sobering cell placements and the
justification. BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with this regulation and
its own policy.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 2.08.18 Observation Logs
soon as they are able to continue the admission 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. ☐ ☐ ☒
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 2.08.18 Observation Logs
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons 2.08.18 Observation Logs
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
☐ ☐ ☒
staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 2.08.18 Observation Logs
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
☐ ☐ ☒
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the identification and evaluation, During the intake process, persons
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and incarcerated are interviewed and medically
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with screened by facility staff. The agency’s
developmental disabilities. policy essentially states persons who have
or are suspected of having developmental
☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment to
prevent them from being victimized by
potential predators.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on the
interviews with staff and the agency’s
policy.
The health authority or designee shall contact the 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Screening
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. The agency’s policy states, “The health
authority or designee shall contact the
Regional Center of the East Bay on any
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes
of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24
hours of such determination, excluding
holidays and weekends.
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 2.08.23 “TranZport Hood” Protective Spit
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Hood
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which 2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Combative Inmate Management
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, MCDF does not have or use a restraint chair
or other restraint devices when used to restrain or devices as defined by this regulation.
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
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒ 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
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(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
☐ ☐ ☒ 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
and, 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒ 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(5) exercising of extremities. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒ 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.23 “TranZport Hood” Protective Spit
Hood
☐ ☐ ☒
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
incarcerated people who display behavior which 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Combative Inmate Management
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
escalation techniques, have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
are deemed ineffective.
Combative Inmate Management
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
(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 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed 2.08.18 Observation Logs
within four hours of placement. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
☐ ☐ ☒
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
ensure that the restraints are properly employed,
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
incarcerated person. Such observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
documented. While in restraint devices all
incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in
a specified housing area which makes provisions
to protect the person from abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 2.08.18 Observation Logs
consultation with responsible health care staff 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☐ ☐ ☒
the person shall be taken to a medical facility for
further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall 2.08.18 Observation Logs
use the restraint device manufacturer’s 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
recommended maximum time limits for ☐ ☐ ☒ 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 2.08.18 Observation Logs
placement in restraints shall be documented and 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names
of staff involved in the placement; injuries
sustained; and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
Inmate Transportation
pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code ☐ ☐ ☒
Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the
following: There are no female incarcerated persons
housed at MCDF.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
or in recovery after delivery or termination of the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
☐ ☐ ☒
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
termination of the pregnancy, shall not be
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless ☐ ☐ ☒
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
deemed necessary for the safety and security of
Inmate Transportation
the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
professional who is currently responsible for the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
☐ ☐ ☒ 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
recovery after delivery or termination of the
Inmate Transportation
pregnancy determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
writing, of the standards and policies governing
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated pregnant people.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
Withdrawal
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel The agency had no use of force reports to
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force review for DNA collection during this
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on
palm print impressions from individuals who are a policy review and interviews with staff.
required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force Withdrawal
that an objective, trained and competent
correctional employee, faced with similar facts
☒ ☐ ☐
and circumstances, would consider necessary
and reasonable to gain compliance with this
regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts Withdrawal
to secure voluntary compliance shall be
documented and include an advisement of the
☒ ☐ ☐
legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
sample or impression and the consequences of
refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
authorization of the facility watch commander or Withdrawal
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒ ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Withdrawal
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency
for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐
Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a
criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
shall plan and shall request of appropriate public
and Programs
officials an education program for incarcerated
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
persons.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
and Programs
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
MDF provides the following programs for
compliance with this regulation
Programs at MDF are offered by the
Contra Costa County Office of Education.
All CCCOE Courses are independent
study or distance learning.
Academics:
• Adult Literacy Basic Education
• Adult Literacy Secondary
Education
• High School Equivalency
Preparation (HiSET/GED)
Career and Technical Education Courses:
☒ ☐ ☐ • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC-
3) – Construction Trade
Readiness
• Computer MS Applications for the
Workplace/Office Professional
• Construction Career Exploration
(Distance Learning Workshop)
• Culinary Arts (Distance Learning)
• Workforce Readiness/Preparation
Life Skills and Personal Development
Courses:
• Commitment to Change
• Deciding-Educating-
Understanding-Counseling-
Evaluating (DEUCE) Substance
Abuse Education
• Counseling Options and Parent
Education (COPE)
• Game Plan for Success and Re-
Entry Transitional/Employment
Services and Support Program
Alcohol and Other Drug Services:
• Crossroads Program
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Chaplain Services
• Men and Women of Purpose
• Library Services
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• Legal Services (Criminal Cases
Only)
When such services are not made available by the 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
appropriate public officials, then the facility and Programs
administrator shall develop and implement an 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
education program with available resources.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
vocational, or both, education of housed people. and Programs
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
established. Modified academic or vocational and Programs
opportunities may be provided based on sound security 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
and regulations.
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
1062 VISITING 2.17.02 Social Visiting
2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Visitation
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements:
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: 2.17.02 Social Visiting
2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility 2.17.02 Social Visiting
schedules, space, and number of personnel will 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
allow. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 2.17.02 Social Visiting
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
made available on weekends, evenings, or
Visitation
holidays.
For current updates for visiting MDF,
WCDF, and MCDF, please refer to the
website links below:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
☒ ☐ ☐
y-services/martinez-detention-facility
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
y-services/west-county-detention-facility
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
y-services/marsh-creek-detention-facility
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and 2.17.02 Social Visiting
IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
two visits totaling at least one hour per
Visitation
incarcerated person each week.
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility commander or designee can
approve special visits exceeding this
regulation.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 2.17.02 Social Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility
Visitation
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
☒ ☐ ☐
visits and document such review.
A supervisor must be notified and
approved when visitation is canceled.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 2.17.02 Social Visiting
section shall include provision for visitation by minor 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 2.17.02 Social Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 2.17.02 Social Visiting
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
defined as the location where the incarcerated person
is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 2.17.02 Social Visiting
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person ☐ ☐ ☒ Visitation
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation 2.17.02 Social Visiting
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; The agency has:
• On-site, contact for professional
visitors (for example: attorneys,
religious)
• On-site, barrier
• Tablet
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Visitation hours; Visiting is allowed on the following days and
times (including holidays):
MDF
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. Sat., and Sun.
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Except Thurs.)
Friday
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
MCDF
Saturday and Sunday
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
WCDF
Monday - Thursday:
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
1:30 p.m.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, All persons receive visits in thirty-minute
blocks with a minimum of one hour a
week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Restrictions, rules, and regulations are
posted on the Contra Costa County
Sheriff’s Internet site for the public.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
Persons incarcerated in administrative
separation have the same mail privileges
as the general population.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the policy review and interviews with
staff and incarcerated persons, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance with
this regulation.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
incarcerated person may send or receive; Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Regulations
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and 2.18.13 Proper Inmates
the State Board of State and Community Corrections;
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such ☒ ☐ ☐
mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or
money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated
person;
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(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Regulations
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but
☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Programs
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
2.18.06 Library Services
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
2.18.14 Legal Reference Library
determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources
☒ ☐ ☐
via paper documents or through electronic media and Library Services include full-service
include current information on community services and browsing libraries for the persons
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference incarcerated. All libraries are staffed and
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV maintained by an on-site librarian.
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
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
Persons incarcerated at MCDF have free
shall develop written policies and procedures for a
access to the recreation yard daily during
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over
open dorm time. MCDF housing is all
a period of seven days to include:
dormitories with doors that lead to the
recreational areas.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency is under a consent decree that
requires all persons incarcerated to be out
of their cell for a minimum of 10 hours of
Unrestricted Freetime and seven hours of
Structured Freetime a week.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
During the interviews with incarcerated
persons, the documentation, and the
policy review, BSCC staff determined the
agency meets and exceeds compliance
☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation for access to a
recreation yard. When persons
incarcerated are on out of cell time, the
recreation yard is open for their use on a
daily basis.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
The staff interviewed stated persons
incarcerated have access to the dayroom
☒ ☐ ☐
to the recreation yard when they are out of
their assigned cells.
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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
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
AND WRITINGS Regulations
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
shall develop written policies and procedures which will observed access to books and periodicals in
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and the dayrooms and housing cells. BSCC staff
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing determined the agency is compliant with this
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation.
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
implement a written plan to make available a current
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
any legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
mail containing information concerning where, Regulations
how, or from whom such matter may be obtained;
and any matter of a character tending to incite
murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other
form of violence; any matter of a character tending
☒ ☐ ☐
to incite crimes against children; any matter
concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons,
narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful
activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person Regulations
may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 2.17.08 Inmate Access to Telephones
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Persons incarcerated have access to
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
phones during there out of cell time.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
The agency uses a TTY phone, a dedicated
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
tablet with an app (Purple/CloudVP) for
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall
hearing impaired/translation, and a dual
be provided access to the appropriate
computer system called UBIDUO for two-
☒ ☐ ☐
telecommunication device which will facilitate
way communication for those perceived by
communication. Such devices may include but are not
others as having hearing or speech
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party
impairments.
communications assistance. An individual’s access to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn
During the onsite inspection and policy
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
security of the facility.
is in compliance with this regulation.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and Program
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Visitors
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
☒ ☐ ☐
shall consist of: During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with this regulation.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
regulations, and, Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
1069 ORIENTATION 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility
administrator shall develop written policies and
During the booking or out-of-county transfer
procedures for the implementation of a program for
process, persons incarcerated sign an MDF
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient
Intake Orientation Form. By signing the
them at the time of placement in a living area.
form, the person incarcerated
acknowledges the posted location of the
rules and regulations, the zero-tolerance
policy on sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, how to report abuse,
possession of contraband, and the persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated expectations in the housing
modules. The staff verbally explain the
orientation process and requirements. The
persons incarcerated must also watch an
Inmate Orientation Video shown in the
intake area before being assigned a housing
module.
Policies and rules are also available on the
module kiosks in each housing unit.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
The staff verbally explains the orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
process.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
orientation information to each person, including those
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited ☒ ☐ ☐
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
rules; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
of application; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(5) medical and mental health services; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
sexual harassment; and, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
MCDF Intake Orientation Form
(10) availability of personal care items and 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
opportunities for personal hygiene.
Personal hygiene items are issued during
☒ ☐ ☐
the intake and transfer process.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
PROGRAMS Programs
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
and Programs
shall develop written policies and procedures which
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program 2.18.09 Social Service Programs
shall utilize the services and resources available in the 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
community and may be in the form of a resource guide and Programs
or actual service delivery. 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
MDF provides the following programs for
compliance with this regulation
Programs at MDF Offered by the Contra
Costa County Office of Education. All
CCCOE Courses are independent study
or distance learning.
Academics:
• Adult Literacy Basic Education
• Adult Literacy Secondary
Education
• High School Equivalency
Preparation (HiSET/GED)
Career and Technical Education Courses:
☒ ☐ ☐ • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC-
3) – Construction Trade
Readiness
• Computer MS Applications for the
Workplace/Office Professional
• Construction Career Exploration
(Distance Learning Workshop)
• Culinary Arts (Distance Learning)
• Workforce Readiness/Preparation
Life Skills and Personal Development
Courses:
• Commitment to Change
• Deciding-Educating-
Understanding-Counseling-
Evaluating (DEUCE) Substance
Abuse Education
• Counseling Options and Parent
Education (COPE)
• Game Plan for Success and Re-
Entry Transitional/Employment
Services and Support Program
Alcohol and Other Drug Services:
• Crossroads Program
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Chaplain Services
• Men and Women of Purpose
• Library Services
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• Legal Services (Criminal Cases
Only)
The range and source of such services shall be at the Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Programs
(a) risk and needs assessments; 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
(b) best practices in: Programs
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling; 2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
(6) discharge and reentry planning; Programs
(c) referral to community resources and programs; 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
(d) reentry planning and service development;
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
(e) legal assistance;
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING 2.16.01 Voting
2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop The agency has policies and services for
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation.
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privilege
2.17.09 Official, Professional, and Program
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
Visitors
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
2.18.05 Religious Programs
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in ☒ ☐ ☐
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
The agency has policies and services for
voluntary basis.
compliance with this regulation.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The agency uses secure drop boxes in the
housing areas for persons to submit
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and grievances. Shift sergeants are required to
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall check the box once per shift. The sergeants
develop written policies and procedures whereby all will sign all retrieved grievances from the
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability drop boxes, and a copy of the signed receipt
to submit and appeal grievances relating to any will be returned to the corresponding person
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: as soon as possible. If the grievance
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary describes a medical emergency or an
actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and incident requiring immediate attention, the
visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. sergeant will notify medical or mental health
Such policies and procedures shall include: personnel immediately.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated
persons and reviewed a sampling of
grievances and responses from staff.
Persons incarcerated stated grievances are
answered quickly by staff. All persons
interviewed by BSCC staff knew how to file
a grievance. After reviewing the
documentation and interviewing
incarcerated persons, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with all
sections of this regulation.
(1) a grievance form; 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐ The procedures and instructions for persons
incarcerated to file a grievance are located
in the module kiosk with the inmate rules
and regulations.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
grievance, including relevant deadlines; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐ The procedures and instructions for persons
incarcerated to file a grievance is located in
the module kiosk with the inmate rules and
regulations.
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(3) a process for submission and handling of 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
anonymous grievances; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
The agency's policy states, “Anonymous
grievances submitted into the grievance
drop box will serve as a tool for
management oversight only. The Custody
Administrative Services Lieutenant will
maintain a file containing all anonymous
☒ ☐ ☐ grievances along with a description of any
action(s) taken.” The policy also states, “A
staff member’s response to a grievance may
require more time than the listed time
requirements. In such cases, affected
inmates will be personally notified within
seven (7) days by a shift supervisor if a
delayed response is necessary to reach a
resolution.”
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
appropriate staff level; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(5) appeal to the next level of review; 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
level of review which acts on the grievance; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
within a reasonable time limit which shall not 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
exceed a period of 15 calendar days;
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
The sampling of grievances reviewed by
BSCC staff showed grievances were
responded to by varying levels of line staff,
☒ ☐ ☐ supervising staff, and divisions (medical,
food services, programming, etc.). The
grievances hardcopy form and supervisory
staff collect, review, and respond to
grievances accordingly. The staff generally
document when they speak to the person
who filed the grievance.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
within the facility; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
appeal, response, and related documents to the 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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(10) The facility manager or designee shall 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
conduct regular review of grievances, responses, 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
and appeals.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(b) Grievance System Abuse: 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
The facility may establish written policy and procedure 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
to control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Rules and regulations are posted in the
administrator shall establish written rules and housing module kiosks. During the
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated booking process, persons incarcerated
persons. sign an MDF Intake Orientation Form.
☒ ☐ ☐ There is a provision on the form for the
housing deputy to explain the inmate rules,
policies, and disciplinary procedures if the
person incarcerated does not understand
the posted regulations.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in
housing units and the booking area or issued to each Rules and regulations are posted in the
☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking. housing module kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
unable to read English, and for persons with
disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to During the booking or out-of-county transfer
instruct them verbally or provide them with material in process, persons incarcerated sign an MDF
an understandable form regarding jail rules and Intake Orientation Form. There is a
disciplinary procedures and actions. provision on the form for the housing to
☒ ☐ ☐
explain the inmate rules, policies, and
disciplinary procedures if the person
incarcerated does not understand the
posted regulations.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
PERSONS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
following elements: violation reports and appeals from the
inspection cycle. A facility supervisor
reviews the sanctions given. The agency
provides a copy of the report to the person
receiving the rule violation. The Jail
Disciplinary Hearing Report form also
requires incarcerated persons to sign to
document the hearing and provide them
with a copy of the report.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy contains a section
labeled “Disciplinary Action Requirements.”
The Disciplinary Action Requirements
explain required actions for supervisors and
staff when Incident Reports are due, Notice
of Violations, Disciplinary Hearings, and
Disciplinary Appeals.
BSCC staff determined that the
documentation reviewed is in compliance
with this regulation and the agency's
policies.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or ☒ ☐ ☐
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
reported in writing by the staff member observing the
act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The
consequences of such violations may include, but are During the documentation review of rule
not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ violation reports, BSCC staff noted that
numerous reports annotated “No Sanction
Applied.” Other sanctions given for violating
facility rules were proportionate to the
violation of the facility rule.
1. Loss of good time/work time. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
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2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
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3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
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A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
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Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
are involved in the charges. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
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☒ ☐ ☐
Staff writing the rule violation do not
participate in the hearing process.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
shall be acted on with the following provisions and 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
within specified timeframes:
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1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
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2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
after the report has been submitted to the
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disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person
has been informed of the charges in writing. The
hearing may be postponed or continued for a The sergeant conducting a hearing provides
reasonable time through a written waiver by the the person a form called “Inmate Violation
incarcerated person, or for good cause. Report and Hearing Notice” that the person
must sign. The form allows the person to
select one of the three options: a request to
wait 24 hours for their hearing, waive the 24-
☒ ☐ ☐ hour wait for the hearing, or not want to have
a disciplinary hearing and not contest the
charges.
The 24-hour waiver forms are kept in the
incarcerated persons booking/custody
records in hard paper copy format and not
documented in the agency’s jail information
management system.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
and present witnesses and documentary
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evidence. The incarcerated person shall have
access to staff or assistance when they have
limited literacy, or the issues are complex. The agency’s policy states, “The Sergeant
☒ ☐ ☐
will provide the inmate with an opportunity
to request that witnesses, evidence, or
records be available at the time of their
hearing.”
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4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
hours after an incarcerated person has been 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
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BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
violation reports. During the documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
review, only two had disciplinary hearings
after the 72-hour requirement of this
regulation. BSCC staff determined the
agency is in compliance with this regulation
based on the totality of the reports reviewed.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
and the action taken shall be reviewed by the
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facility manager or designee.
☒ ☐ ☐
Shift supervisors review and approve the
reports and sanctions.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
written statement by the fact-finders about the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
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disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be
kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
The sergeant conducting a hearing
provides the person a form called “Inmate
Violation Report and Hearing Notice” that
the person must sign. The form allows the
☒ ☐ ☐
person to select one of the three options: a
request to wait 24 hours for their hearing,
waive the 24-hour wait for the hearing, or
not want to have a disciplinary hearing and
not contest the charges. The sergeant also
reviews the rule violation with the person
during the hearing.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
administrator from administratively separating any 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
incarcerated person from the general population or
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety ☒ ☐ ☐
of the person, staff, program, or community is
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as
required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
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shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the violation reports and appeals from the
following: inspection cycle. The sanctions given were
(a) Loss of privileges. in proportion to the sustained findings of rule
(b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ violation, or no sanctions were given.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details. BSCC staff determined that the
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal documentation reviewed is in compliance
Code Section 4019. with this regulation and the agency's
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal policies.
Code Section 4019.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
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The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
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prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
The agency’s policy contains nine (9) areas
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
that should not be used as a sanction for
degradation.
discipline for a rule violation that is in
compliance with this regulation. The
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
agency’s policy states, “Supervisors shall
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an
collaborate with mental health staff for all
option of last resort and as a response to the most
Track 1 and Track 2 inmates to determine
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time
if disciplinary sanctions should be mitigated
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions
due to the inmate’s mental health” and
possible.
“Prior to conducting any discipline related
hearing, the hearing sergeant shall
determine whether the inmate subject to
potential discipline is on Track 1 or Track 2
which will require clinical input from a
QMHP respecting.”
The agency’s policy Definitions:
“QMHP-Qualified Mental Health
Professional-which includes psychiatrists,
psychologists, physicians, mental health
clinicians, registered nurses, nurse
☒ ☐ ☐
practitioners, and others by virtue of their
education credentials and experience are
permitted by law to evaluate and care for
the mental health needs of patients.”
“TRACK 1 INMATE- A high level of care for
inmates deemed acutely and severely
decompensated. These inmates are an
acute danger to self, danger to others,
and/or are gravely disabled due to mental
illness.”
“TRACK 2 INMATE- An intermediate level
of care for inmates with active psychosis
which interferes with their ability to
participate in detention activities. These
inmates can include those with impaired
activities of daily living, active drug
withdrawal, and/or suicidal ideations.”
After reviewing policies, Rule Violation
Reports, and conducting interviews with
staff and persons incarcerated, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance
with all sections of this regulation.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
the facility manager before the disciplinary
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separation status is continued. This review shall
include a consultation with health care staff. Such ☒ ☐ ☐
reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
have the minimum furnishings and space 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7.
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Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding
as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
Persons placed in separation cells for
regulations and shall not be deprived of them
discipline are not denied any issued clothing
through any portion of the day except that those
☒ ☐ ☐ and bedding.
incarcerated persons who engage in the
destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive
a person of such articles of clothing and bedding
shall be reviewed by the facility manager or
designee during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
or medical staff determine that an individual has 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability,
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they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
The agency’s supervisors collaborate with
mental health staff to determine if
disciplinary sanctions should be mitigated
due to the person's mental or medical
health concerns. The agency’s policy
states, “Supervisors shall collaborate with
☒ ☐ ☐ mental health staff for all Track 1 and Track
2 inmates to determine if disciplinary
sanctions should be mitigated due to the
inmate’s mental health” and “Prior to
conducting any discipline related hearing,
the hearing sergeant shall determine
whether the inmate subject to potential
discipline is on Track 1 or Track 2 which will
require clinical input from a QMHP
respecting.”
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
disciplinary purposes. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons placed in separation cells for
discipline are not denied personal hygiene
items.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
measure. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
except in cases where the incarcerated person has 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
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correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☒ ☐ ☐
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
☒ ☐ ☐
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies
The agency uses an electronic format to
of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of
track and store disciplinary records.
each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Requirements
Infection Prevention and Control
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
Facilities in Contra Costa County (MDF,
develop a written plan to address the identification,
WCDF, MCDF)
treatment, control and follow-up management of
Detention Health Services Workflow for
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
COVID-19
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
Inmates for COVID
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The 19 AND Housing of Inmates after Negative
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of Test Result
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff. The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines is a living document reviewed
and updated as new information or data
becomes available.
In Contra Costa County, all arrestees are
brought to the Main Detention Facility (MDF)
☒ ☐ ☐
for booking and intake screening.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one division of the Contra Costa Health
Services that oversees the Public Health
Department.
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program.
The agency’s definition in policy 2.13.09
states a communicable disease is a human
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disease caused by microorganisms present
in and transmitted through human blood,
bodily fluid, tissue, or breathing or coughing.
These diseases commonly include, but are
not limited to, hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis,
and COVID-19.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for COVID-19 addresses
the following:
1. Exposure Prevent / Management
Strategies
2. Screening of staff, persons
incarcerated, and new arrestees
3. Testing of Symptomatic and
Asymptomatic persons
4. Management of Results
5. Housing
6. Visiting
7. Court Appearances
8. Daily assessments for staff and
person incarcerated, including
temperature and symptom
screening
9. Suicide prevention
10. Programming
11. Medical/Dental Examinations
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility Requirements
administrator and the county health officer, set forth in Infection Prevention and Control
writing, policies and procedures in conformance with Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
applicable state and federal law, which include, but are Facilities in Contra Costa County (MDF,
not limited to: WCDF, MCDF)
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one division of the Contra Costa Health
☒ ☐ ☐
Services that oversees the Public Health
Department.
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program.
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(1) The types of communicable diseases to be 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
reported; Requirements
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s definition in policy 2.13.09
states a communicable disease is a human
disease caused by microorganisms present
in and transmitted through human blood,
bodily fluid, tissue, or breathing or coughing.
☒ ☐ ☐
These diseases commonly include, but are
not limited to, Hepatitis B, HIV,
Tuberculosis, and COVID-19.
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County states exposures will
be managed in consultation with Contra
Costa County Public Health according to
CDC guidelines.
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
reports; medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one Contra Costa Health Services division
that oversees the Public Health
Department. The Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult
Detention Facilities in Contra Costa County
document was created by the Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center (Contra Costa
☒ ☐ ☐ Health Centers) Infection Prevention and
Control Program.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines state that symptomatic
person tests will be sent to the Contra Costa
Public Health Laboratory with a completed
CMR (Confidential Morbidity Report) and a
Public Health Routing slip sent with the
specimen.
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(3) Sharing of medical information with During the facility inspection, BSCC staff
incarcerated persons and custody staff; reviewed areas to ensure there was signage
to identify and lessen the risk of exposure to
communicable diseases. BSCC staff
observed the agency had placed posters
and signage throughout the housing
modules and hallways in their facilities. The
agency also provided photo documentation
of housing areas with signage posted.
The signage and poster explain; social
distancing, symptoms of Coronavirus, CDC
-Stop the Spread, Wash Your Hands, the
stoppage of in-custody programs, N-95 and
☒ ☐ ☐ Face Mask Required, Safety Glasses and
Gloves, the procedure for video visits, and
numerous other literature on Covid for staff
and persons incarcerated.
The agency has also created a COVID-19
Medical question and concerns
questionnaire for persons incarcerated to fill
out. The form includes instructions on
writing down any questions and/or concerns
the person incarcerated may have
regarding COVID-19 and the actions in
place at the facilities.
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Requirements
exposure to others; Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s policy 2.13.09 section C
“Prevention of Communicable Diseases in a
Custody Environment,” has guidelines that
☒ ☐ ☐
are compliant with this regulation.
BSCC staff observed the agency had placed
posters, placards, and signage throughout
the housing modules, hallways, entrances,
and the various regions related to COVID-
19 and social distancing precautions.
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(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Contra Costa Health Services
Confidentiality of Patient/Client Information
Policy 500-PCC
The Contra Costa Health Services policy
states Medical Records are owned by the
County, which has a legal obligation to
protect the confidentiality of each
patient/client record. The Health Services
Department is also legally obligated to
protect the relationship and confidentiality of
☒ ☐ ☐ all patient/client medical records, including
those of employees and family members.
Records must only be shared via the
Provider/Patient relationship.
California Office of Health Information
Integrity (CalOHII) oversees the
enforcement of medical information privacy
by holding individuals accountable for
unauthorized access to medical information.
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical and Mental Health
medical needs, and safety of the affected Appraisal Screening
incarcerated persons; Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s policy 2.13.03 section D.
Quarantines has provision for the existence
of contagious, infectious, or communicable
diseases for which the Health Officer deems
☒ ☐ ☐ the need for strict isolation or quarantine
when necessary.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for quarantine have
guidance and directions on how to house
persons who show signs and symptoms of
Covid-19 or other communicable diseases
based on symptomatic signs and testing.
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(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
person that address the limits of confidentiality; Requirements
and, Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
Detention Health Services Workflow for
COVID-19
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
Inmates for COVID
19 AND Housing of Inmates After Negative
Test Result
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines are a living document reviewed
and updated as new information or data
becomes available.
The Detention Health Services has policies,
procedures, guidelines, and screening
requirements for staff and persons
incarcerated who enter the facility. Medical
staff informed the BSCC staff during an
interview that persons incarcerated who
refuse to test for COVID-19 are placed in a
14-day quarantine module and are asked
daily to be tested.
☒ ☐ ☐ The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program. The document states if an inmate
is released from custody prior to the test
results known:
• Provide information regarding self-
monitoring at home.
• Advise that Contra Costa Public
Health Department will contact him if
the result is positive.
• Provided with the number to call to
receive test results.
The Contra Costa Health Services policy
states Medical Records are owned by the
County, which has a legal obligation to
protect the confidentiality of each
patient/client record. The Health Services
Department is also legally obligated to
protect the relationship and confidentiality of
all patient/client medical records, including
those of employees and family members.
Records must only be shared via the
Provider/Patient relationship.
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(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s General
possible exposure of custody staff to a Policy 1.06.34 Communicable Disease-
communicable disease. Prevention and Control
2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
Requirements
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
Inmates for COVID
19 AND Housing of Inmates After Negative
Test Result
The agency’s policy states that the Office of
the Sheriff bears the responsibility to the
public and its employees to increase
awareness about risks, methods of
transmission, and procedures for handling
communicable diseases. During the facility
inspection, BSCC staff reviewed areas to
ensure there was signage to identify and
lessen the risk of exposure to
communicable diseases. BSCC staff
observed the agency has placed posters
and signage throughout the housing
☒ ☐ ☐ modules and hallways in their facilities. The
agency also provided photo documentation
of housing areas with signage posted.
The agency’s policy covers Training,
Testing, Universal Precautions, and the
responsibilities of the Employee,
Supervisors, and the Professional
Standards Unit for employees exposed to a
communicable disease.
Link to the agency’s online policies:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/Home/ShowDo
cument?id=268
The agency has a Crime Scene Cleaning
Team on standby to clean housing and cell
areas of persons incarcerated who have
tested positive for COVID-19. The agency
also has a UV robot that is deployed to
assist in sanitizing the cells and other areas.
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1211 SICK CALL Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services policy NO D101
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 2.13.08 Sick Call and Administration of
authority, shall develop written policies and Medication, Sick, Dental, and Pill Call
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all
incarcerated persons or provision made that any
The agency’s policy states, “Sick calls
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health
(screening rounds, nursing examination,
attention be given such attention.
and physician referrals) will be made
available seven days a week.” The policy
also states, “Inmates may submit a request
for health care services via telephone if
☒ ☐ ☐
available, in writing, or electronically if
kiosks are available. Blank medical request
forms shall be readily available on all
housing units and to all inmates.”
The agency also provides medical triage for
sick calls by using a telephone in the
housing modules that connects directly to a
registered nurse to provide additional care.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 2.14.01 Food Service Program
2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least The agency’s policy states, ” All inmates will
one of these meals shall include hot food. be provided at least three (3) meals, at
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated regular times, two (2) of which will be served
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening hot. At no time shall there be more than
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food fourteen (14) hours between the evening
must be served to people on medical diets in less than and breakfast meal,” and “A total of forty-five
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the (45) minutes will be allowed from start to
responsible physician. finish of each feeding cycle.” When a
Therapeutic or Religious diet is prescribed,
the housing unit deputy shall ensure that
☒ ☐ ☐ each special diet delivered to the housing
unit is handed directly to the requesting
person.
Meals are served at the following times:
• 0500 Breakfast
• 1100 Lunch
• 1700 Dinner
During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
is in compliance with this regulation.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 2.14.01 Food Service Program
actual consumption of each meal except for those on 2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
medical diets where the responsible physician has 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
prescribed additional time.
During the onsite inspection and policy
☒ ☐ ☐ reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
is in compliance with this regulation.
Persons incarcerated stated they are given
ample time to consume their meals.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who 2.14.01 Food Service Program
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall 2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal. ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons who miss meals due to the time of
the intake process, a visit, court, or other
reasons are provided a meal as needed.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV
facilities shall include, but not be limited to: Persons incarcerated are issued two towels,
3 T-shirts, three underwear (females bra
and panties/Male Boxers), three pairs of
socks, three uniform shirts, three pairs of
trousers or pregnancy pants, two sheets,
two blankets, one pair of sandals, and a
laundry bag with the person’s name.
☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated females are provided three
sets of clothing and a laundry bag during the
intake/housing process.
BSCC staff reviewed the condition of
clothing issued to incarcerated persons.
During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the
agency is in compliance with this
regulation.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Clean outergarments; and, 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
Incarcerated females are provided three
☒ ☐ ☐ sets of clothing and a laundry bag during the
intake/housing process.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary ☒ ☐ ☐
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, During the onsite inspection of clothing
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. and linen, BSCC staff determined the
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type ☒ ☐ ☐ agency complies with this regulation.
more compatible with their gender identity and gender During interviews with incarcerated
expression. persons, they said the facility staff replaces
clothing or linen that is torn or stained.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
CLOTHING 2.15.08 Contaminated Clothing, Bedding,
and Linen
There shall be written policies and procedures
2.15.09 Cleaning and Storage of Inmate
developed by the facility administrator to control
Personal Clothing
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested
After reviewing policies, BSCC staff
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a
determined the agency complies with this
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread
regulation.
of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
verified the agency does provide all
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person
requirements of this regulation and the
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners,
☒ ☐ ☐ requirements for sanitary napkins, panty
and tampons as requested with no maximum
liners, and tampons.
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who
is unable to supply themself with the following personal
care items, because of either indigency or the absence
of a canteen, shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be
disinfected between individual uses by the method ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
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1266 SHOWERING 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
The agency’s policy states deputies will
developed by the facility administrator for
provide shower availability for inmates as
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
follows:
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible. “a. Upon assignment to a housing unit.
b. When confined to a housing unit, showers
are available on a daily basis, during free
time.
c. Inmates are required to shower a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of three times per week.
d. Water temperature for showers will be
thermostatically controlled and set not to
exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure
the safety of inmates.”
During the inspection, BSCC staff verified
the agency’s policy and practice and
determined that the agency complies with
this regulation.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Absent exigent circumstances, showers
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager ☒ ☐ ☐ are available daily.
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
During the policy review and interviews with
staff and persons incarcerated, BSCC staff
verified the agency’s policy and practice.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency is compliant with all sections of
this regulation. Haircare items are kept in
the module dayroom for persons
incarcerated to use during out-of-cell time.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16,
☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and BSCC staff also reviewed a random
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living sampling of mattress conditions
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout the facility and determined the
but not be limited to: agency is in compliance with this
regulation.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 2.08.05 Facility Inspection
MAINTENANCE 2.15.03 Facility Housecleaning
Responsibilities
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
2.15.04 Safety and Sanitation Inspections
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule During the agency’s policy review, BSCC
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and staff determined the agency is compliant
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work with this regulation. The policy has several
practices which may be found. sections and types of standards for an
acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and
safety. The policy has weekly, monthly,
quarterly, and semi-annually requirements
for each facility.
The facilities have a Facility Inspection
Team that consists of at least two or three
of the following members:
1. Facility Commander and/or Operations
Sergeant
☒ ☐ ☐
2. CAS Lieutenant and/or Custody
Sergeant
3. CAS Specialist
4. GSD Representative
5. Housing Unit Deputy
6. Director of Food Services (Kitchen,
Servery, and Laundry areas only)
Their responsibility is to inspect all areas for
general site safety, fire/life safety,
cleanliness, upkeep/maintenance, and
compliance with local and state
health/safety regulations. Any
discrepancies noted during the inspections
are documented via General Services
Department Work Order and/or Incident
Report and the site survey inspection
checklist.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Juveniles are not held or brought to this
facility.
If yes, the following sections including those
summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article
8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). ☐ ☐ ☒
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined
in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults
confined in the facility. The policies and procedures
should consider trauma-informed approaches in
protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒
and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
☐ ☐ ☒
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written
procedures shall be established by the responsible ☐ ☐ ☒
health administrator in cooperation with the facility
administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who
☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
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(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults
and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with
adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and ☐ ☐ ☒
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐ ☒
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply
with minimum jail standards for recreation (California
Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement
☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) corporal punishment;
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the
☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement.
☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements ☐ ☐ ☒
of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to
the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐ ☒
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the
medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction
☐ ☐ ☒
and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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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: 188
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/15/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
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
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.
23/23 June: 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).
23/23 June: 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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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: III
3/88: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
2013: 1973: X
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/15/2023
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 X
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Holding cells assessed under the 1973
X standards.
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
X
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
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Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility X
Safety Cell (2.5) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
X
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X
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 X
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
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 X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
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Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
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 X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) X
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 X
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 X
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these X
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
X
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,
X
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.)
X
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.
X
Clear height of 15 feet
X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
X
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
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
X
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
X
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
X
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
X
single dimension less than 7 feet
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Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X
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 X are transferred to MDF.
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 X
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
X
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
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 X
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
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 X
basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
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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).
X
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.
X
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. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
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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 X
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 X
drying personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
X
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 X
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
X
and female inmates
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Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
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;
X
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, X
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
X
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
X
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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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
X
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 X
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. X
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 X
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
X
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; X
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
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Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
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 X
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. X
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 X 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 were re-rated during the 04/06
inspection cycle using the 2001 standards.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
0F0F
BSCC Code: 0470
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County West County Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
(WCDF)
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Assistant Sheriff Simpkins, Captain Muse, Lieutenant Normandin, Lieutenant Garibay, and
Sergeant Lynch
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/14/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
1F1F
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal
The agency was found in compliance with
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the ☒ ☐ ☐
Training for Corrections division.
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete
Deputies complete the Corrections Officer
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental
Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course
☒ ☐ ☐
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
after graduating from the regional academy
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
before working in the jails.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
The agency was found in compliance with
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations by the BSCC Standards and
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
Training for Corrections division.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181,
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
The agency was found in compliance with
be required to complete either the STC management
☒ ☐ ☐ regulations by the BSCC Standards and
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
Training for Corrections division.
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required.
Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual
regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter
4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise
indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2.04.02 Facility Personnel Training
With the exception of any year that a core training
The agency was found in compliance with
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody ☒ ☐ ☐
Training for Corrections division.
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
2.03.03 Detention Facility Transfers and
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Sign-Ups
each local detention facility to ensure the
2.03.05 Duty Hours
implementation and operation of the programs and
2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing Requirements
activities required by these regulations.
2.10.19 Housing Unit Deputy
2.10.20 D Module Deputy
2.10.21 F Module Deputy
☒ ☐ ☐
2.10.22 M Module Deputy
2.10.25 Deputy Supervising Female
Inmates
The agency provided BSCC staff with a
staffing roster that is compliant with the
regulation requirements.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
Requirements
detention facility who shall be immediately available
and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of
☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
an emergency.
observed and verified that positions were
staffed and that staff was readily available
for emergency response.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
which would conflict with the supervision and care of Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 2.03.03 Personnel
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Female persons incarcerated are only
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
housed at MDF and the West County
Detention Facility (WCDF). BSCC staff
verified female staffing was immediately
☒ ☐ ☐
available and accessible to persons
incarcerated. The shift deployments
indicate female staff assigned to each shift
for compliance with this regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Requirements
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at
☒ ☐ ☐
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
hourly through direct visual observation of all people Checks
held and housed in the facility.
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
The policy states, “All general population
inmates shall be directly observed by
☒ ☐ ☐ custody staff: At least twice every hour
(MDF/WCDF), with no more than 40
minutes between checks (MDF/WCDF).”
BSCC Staff reviewed a sampling of safety
checks from April 2023 through June 2023.
During the review of safety check
documentation and policies, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance with
this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
between safety checks. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(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
2.08.18 Observation Logs
1058 of these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policies for compliance with is
section of the regulation.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
intervals. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
documentation of all safety checks. 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Documentation shall include:
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency uses an electronic Jail
Management System (JMS) to document
safety checks at detention facilities that
annotate the areas, the time of the check,
and the persons who conducted the check.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
check occurred; 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(2) the location where each individual safety check 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
number; and, Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(3) Initials or employee identification number of 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
staff who completed the safety check(s). 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
Checks
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
☒ ☐ ☐ Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or 2.08.15 Roof and Perimeter Security
facility manager, including methods of mitigating
Checks
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
2.08.16 Isolation Cell Negative Pressure
completion of, safety checks.
Checks
2.08.17 Inmate Room Checks and
Observation Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
The shift supervisors routinely review the
safety check logs at various intervals to
ensure compliance with their policy and this
regulation.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 2.07.01 General Fire Safety
2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be
Location
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire training is provided in the Corrections
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course, and fire drills are scheduled
quarterly.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least 2.10.18 Housing Unit Staffing
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Contra Costa Sheriff CSB Policy and
2F2F
Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Policy (CCCSO)
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be 2.01.05 CSB Policy and Procedure Manual
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Review and Dissemination
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. The policy and procedure manual is
located on the agency’s Intranet site for the
The policies and procedures required in subsections ☒ ☐ ☐ public to access. The policy manual was
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to last reviewed/updated on March 1, 2023.
ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not
apply and have been deleted. Public members may also file a report on
the Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and 2.01.02 Organization and Staffing Charts
III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 2.01.06 Facility Meetings and
following: Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the 2.08.05 Facility Inspection
facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.15.04 Safety and Sanitation Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current 2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
state and federal legal requirements and includes Combative Inmate Management
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and CCCSO Policy and Procedure 1.06.61
☒ ☐ ☐
choke holds. Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
including the restraint of pregnant persons as 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
received persons for release. Organization
☒ ☐ ☐
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
(6) Security and control including: 2.08.14 Window and Lock Security Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
physical counts, 2.08.12 Inmate Counts
☒ ☐ ☐
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 2.08.39 Inmate Body Cavity Searches
2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
Control
CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
Procedures
2.10.17 WCDF Perimeter Unit
contraband control, and, 2.08.39 Inmate Body Cavity Searches
2.08.40 Facility Searches/Contraband
☒ ☐ ☐ Control
2.10.17 WCDF Perimeter Unit
key control. 2.08.10 Key Control and Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐ Access
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security The annual security reviews were
measures. The review and evaluation shall include completed on: 5/23/2023.
internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 2.07.04 WCDF Relocation and Evacuation
Plan
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by WCDF Fire Suppression Pre-Plan
section 1032 of these regulations;
Each facility has its own fire suppression
☒ ☐ ☐
preplan, including maps for evacuation
routes, policies, and operational
procedures.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
hostages; 2.08.06 Escape Review Committee
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.35 Inmate Escapes
(C) mass arrests; 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(D) natural disasters; 2.07.12 Earthquake Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.07.13 Multi-Casualty Disaster Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 2.07.02 Fire Equipment Description and
and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Location
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 2.08.27 Security Cameras and Perimeter
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Fence Alarms
security devices. 2.08.28 Electronic Weapons
2.08.41 Garrett Metal Detector
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.46 Control of Weapons and Armory
Equipment
2.08.48 40mm Less Lethal Weapon
System
(8) Suicide Prevention. 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
abuse and sexual harassment. (PREA)
The agency’s policy states, “a. An intake
deputy will screen the inmate by asking the
PREA questions provided on the back of
☒ ☐ ☐
the “Intake Live Scan Verification” form.
The intake deputy will refer the inmate to
classification if the inmate answers “Yes”
to any of the PREA questions provided.”
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
respond to retaliation against any staff or person (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 2.11.11 Inmate Release
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not (PREA)
be limited to, the following: 2.12.01 Intake Classification
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people During the booking or out-of-county
to privately report sexual abuse and sexual transfer process, persons incarcerated
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated sign an MDF Intake Orientation Form. By
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and signing the form, the person incarcerated
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation acknowledges the posted location of the
of responsibilities that may have contributed to rules and regulations, the zero-tolerance
such incidents, policy on sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, how to report abuse,
☒ ☐ ☐
possession of contraband, and the
persons incarcerated expectations in the
housing modules. Persons incarcerated
are informed on how to report sexual
abuse and harassment during their video
orientation process. Persons incarcerated
can also report abuse or harassment by
filling out an inmate request or verbally
telling any jail staff member.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 2.12.01 Intake Classification
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
information for the public or third-party
advocates to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of a person incarcerated. The
public or third-party advocate can file a
report verbally with any jail staff, use the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint
in writing to the agency.
Public members may also file a report on the
Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
prevention program developed by the facility
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the
Screening Procedures
health authority and mental health director, to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
persons who present a suicide risk. Screening
The program shall include the following: Contra Costa Health Services Detention
☒ ☐ ☐ Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The Contra Costa County Detention Health
Services Administrator (DHSA) serves as
the Health Authority for Contra Costa
County Detention
facilities.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 2.09.04 Special Management Inmates
personnel. 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Staff receives training in recognizing the
☒ ☐ ☐ signs and symptoms of mental illness and
depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior. The initial training for all staff is
eight hours, with an annual follow-up
training that is two hours. The agency
provided signed training rosters for
compliance with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2.09.04 Special Management Inmates
intake and prior to housing assignment. 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
During the intake process, a medical
questionnaire is completed by medical
☒ ☐ ☐
staff for each person coming into custody.
The medical examination involves
questions that include current illnesses or
health problems, infectious diseases,
medication taken, special health
requirements, drug and alcohol use, and
past or present treatment of mental
disorders or suicidal ideations.
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
classification.
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
☒ ☐ ☐ Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
medical and mental health personnel in relation to 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
suicide risk. 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
☒ ☐ ☐ Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
restrictive environment should be considered.
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit will be notified and will
arrange for the appropriate housing and
security needs. Classification staff will
continue to work with Medical/Mental
Health staff to determine the least
restrictive forms of housing for mental
health inmates.”
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
☒ ☐ ☐
Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
and procedures. 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
2.11.03 Intake Procedure
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
☒ ☐ ☐
Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicide 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
attempts. 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility Medical Screening Procedures
administrator, including the development of a corrective 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Contra Costa Health Services Detention
administrative review. Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “All incidents
involving suicide or suicide attempts will be
thoroughly reviewed by the management
teams from medical, mental health, and
custody. This collaborative review will
☒ ☐ ☐
determine the following, but not limited to:”
“a. Was appropriate medical and mental
health care provided?
b. Were policies and procedures
followed?
c. Whether modification to policy and
procedures is needed.
d. To identify issues that require further
attention.”
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
from court as determined by the mental health 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
director. Medical Screening Procedures
2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSB Policy and Procedures Manual
Chapter Seven – Safety and Emergency
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Procedures
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 preplan 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 WCDF Fire Suppression Pre-Plan
Regulations Section 1029);
☒
☐ ☐ Each facility has its own fire suppression
preplan, including maps for evacuation
routes, policies, and operational
procedures.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff
with two-year retention of the inspection record; The agency conducts daily, weekly, and bi-
weekly facility inspections at all three
detention facilities. Staff document daily
checks in the agency’s Jail Management
☒ ☐ ☐ System (JMS). After reviewing the
documentation, BSCC staff determined
the agency to be in compliance with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The biennial facility fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires completed on: 12/20/2022.
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 2.07.04 WCDF Relocation and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2.07.14 Emergency Housing
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 2.01.10 Monthly Detention Report
0B0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a The agency provided BSCC staff
demographics accounting system which reflects the population reports for review. The agency
monthly average daily population of sentenced and reports demographic information to the
non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. BSCC Jail Profile Survey. After reviewing
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation and verifying the current
reports on the inspection day, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 2.01.10 Monthly Detention Report
applicable demographic information as described in the
Jail Profile Survey. The agency’s Jail Profile Survey is up to
☒ ☐ ☐
date.
1041 RECORDS 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
Organization
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
the maintenance of individual records for each reviewed a sampling of records and
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be determined the agency complies with this
limited to, intake information, personal property ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. Records are kept in paper
receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of files.
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-
medical information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2.11.01 Inmate Booking Folder
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Organization
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its The agency’s PREA coordinator is
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for all tracking and documenting
at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the data collection and submittal to the U.S.
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section Department of Justice Statistics.
30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several
and procedures for the maintenance of written records types of incident reports. Reports are
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical written in electronic format and approved
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an ☒ ☐ ☐ by supervisors. During the documentation
employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility review, BSCC staff noted the reports
or other person. contained the information required in all
sections of this regulation for compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
involved, a description of the incident, the actions
☒ ☐ ☐
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility During the review of policies and onsite
shall develop written policies and procedures for the inspection, BSCC staff determined the
dissemination of information to the public, to other agency is compliant with this regulation. A
government agencies, and to the news media. The copy of the Public Information Plan is
public and incarcerated persons shall have available available upon request by the public and
for review the following material: persons incarcerated. The agency policies
are on their website for public access.
The agency will make Title 15 available for
persons incarcerated or the public when
requested. The public can make a request
in person to the staff in the jail lobbies at
each facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
Public members may also file a report on
the Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
The agency’s policy says it allows media
representatives, specialists in the field of
Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice,
and the public access to facility
information, and accredited news media
representatives may have access to
detention facilities.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Education Plan 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(3) 1062, Visiting 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.02 Social Visiting
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(4) 1063, Correspondence 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations
(5) 1064, Library Service 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.06 Library Services
(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ MDF GP and PC Housing Unit Timeline
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Writings 2.18.06 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.08 Inmate Access to Telephones
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.10 Attorney Visitors
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
(10) 1069, Orientation 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(12) 1071, Voting 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
(13) 1072, Religious Observance 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
☒ ☐ ☐ Program Visitors
2.18.05 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
Persons 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Rules and regulations are provided by
bulletin boards, kiosks, or a binder located
at the deputy station in each housing
module.
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
Inmate 2.16.02 Rules and Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate
2.16.03 Incidents and Discipline
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(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 2.01.08 Resources for Public Information
CSB Chapter Thirteen-Medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2.08.36 Inmate Death
2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health The agency’s policy states, “The Custody
administrator, shall develop written policy and Services Bureau shall conduct a
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of comprehensive investigation of the
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team circumstances leading up to, during, and
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or following every inmate death, pursuant to
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and
physician and other health care and supervision staff California Code of Regulations 12525.”
who are relevant to the incident. Deaths are managed and investigated as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in the Sheriff’s Office Manual
Section 1.06.62 Police Involved Fatal or
Serious Injury Incidents.
Website link:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/home/showpu
blisheddocument/544/638126803127096
697
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 2.08.36 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to A review team comprised of the below-
identify issues that require further study. listed personnel will review all in-custody
deaths within 30 days of an in-custody
death.
• Facility Commander
• Health Services Administrator
• County Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
• Treating Physician
• CAS Representative or Designee
• Other health care and supervision
staff relevant to the incident
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on
policy review and interviews with staff.
(b) Death of a Minor 2.08.36 Inmate Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
lockup, or court holding facility:
☒ ☐ ☐
Juveniles are not held at this facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted
within 10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from 2.09.05 Juvenile In-Custody
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall
be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Chapter 12 Classification
2.12.01 Intake Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, 2.12.02 Reclassification
II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
classification plan designed to properly assign Capacities
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities 2.12.04 Classification Records
according to the categories of gender identity, age, 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, 2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Recording
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or 2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide Workers
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
☒ ☐ ☐
extent possible within the limits of the available number Costa County. When an arrestee is
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. brought into custody, a booking deputy
asks basic informational questions before
The written classification plan shall be based on the Classification Deputy and medical staff
objective criteria and include receiving screening interviews the person.
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel,
and a record of each person's classification level, The agency has classification policies
housing restrictions, and housing assignments. designed to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories listed in this
regulation for compliance.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Chapter 12 Classification
establish and implement a classification system which 2.12.01 Intake Classification
will include the use of classification officers or a 2.12.02 Reclassification
classification committee in order to properly assign 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation Capacities
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall 2.12.04 Classification Records
include the use of as much information as is available 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
about and from the incarcerated person and shall 2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated Recording
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each 2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
person may request a review of their classification plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Workers
no more often than 30 days from their last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records, including
initial classification and reclassification
assessments. During the documentation
review, BSCC staff noted that the reports
contained all the required information for
compliance with this regulation.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Chapter 12 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis 2.12.01 Intake Classification
whether a placement would ensure the health and 2.12.02 Reclassification
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the 2.12.03 Facility Classification and
placement would present management or security Capacities
problems. A person’s own views with respect to their 2.12.04 Classification Records
own safety shall be given serious consideration. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
Recording
2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
Workers
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures specifying those symptoms that 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until Requirements
a medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
made of the person being booked as to whether the Medical Screening Procedures
person has or has had any communicable diseases, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Screening
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
other special medical problem identified by the health Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from. During the intake process, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Screening
and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of During the intake process, persons
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
Screening
others or appear gravely disabled.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy requires physical
examinations to be completed for a newly
committed person incarcerated brought into
custody or transferred from another facility.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
During the intake process, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “Inmates are
provided medical care from the time of
admission and throughout their period of
incarceration. This continuous care requires
timely physical examinations that include
medical screening and clinical history for
each admission and a complete physical
examination of each inmate within 14 days,
following admission.”
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
safety of the person in crisis or others. 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health Appraisal
Screening
Persons incarcerated who have or are
☒ ☐ ☐
suspected of having developmental
disabilities are separated from the general
population, pending assessment to prevent
them from being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 2.09.02 Administrative Management
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 2.09.02 Administrative Management
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of The agency uses a Behavioral Contract,
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and an agreement between the person
facility staff. incarcerated and the Classification Unit to
follow facility rules, obey all laws, and
avoid placement into Administrative
Management. Upon initial placement into
Administrative Management, the person is
given documentation informing them of the
☒ ☐ ☐
reason for the placement and an
explanation of the downgrade process to
return to the General Population. They are
also provided a request form to appeal
their placement into Administrative
Management and a copy of the incident
report detailing why they were placed into
Administrative Management.
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 2.09.02 Administrative Management
an incarcerated person’s health.
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit deputy will immediately
notify the following detention health
services employees with each new
Administrative Management placement.”
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Mental Health Program Chief
2. Mental Health Program Manager
3. Director of Detention Nursing
4. Detention Nursing Program Manager
(c) Administrative separation may be used for 2.09.02 Administrative Management
incarcerated people who have:
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or The agency’s Administrative Management
promoting such activity or behavior, that is is employed as a protective measure to
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, ensure the safety of staff and persons
or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated and to maintain the facility's
incarcerated people, and facility staff. security. The agency uses a phased
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is approach for separation.
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations
or affects the safety of the facility, other PHASE 1: The Initial Phase of
incarcerated people, and facility staff. Administrative Management. A restrictive
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or housing setting that, upon successful
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm completion, an inmate can transfer from
other incarcerated persons or facility staff. into Phase 2.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
☒ ☐ ☐
escape. PHASE 2: A less restrictive housing setting
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other with more privileges earned by good
incarcerated people. behavior and successful completion of the
Phase 1 Administrative Management Plan.
The agency’s staff documents the
justification of why persons are placed in
administrative separation for compliance
with this regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
and determined the agency complies with
this regulation.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of 2.09.02 Administrative Management
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and ☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 2.09.02 Administrative Management
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 2.08.19 Safety Cells
2.08.18 Observation Logs
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who The agency’s policy Definition: “QMHP-
display behavior which results in the destruction of Qualified Mental Health Professional.”
☒ ☐ ☐
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others. The safety cells at WCDF are not used for
placements or as holding cells.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2.08.19 Safety Cells
responsible physician, shall develop written policies 2.08.18 Observation Logs
and procedures governing safety cell use and may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a
safety cell to a physician. ☐ ☐ ☒
Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited
to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 2.08.19 Safety Cells
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 2.08.18 Observation Logs
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with 2.08.19 Safety Cells
the approval of the facility manager or designee, or 2.08.18 Observation Logs
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall
☐ ☐ ☒
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon 2.08.19 Safety Cells
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time 2.08.18 Observation Logs
of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible 2.08.19 Safety Cells
health care staff shall obtain a mental health 2.08.18 Observation Logs
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff
on placement and retention, which shall be secured as ☐ ☐ ☒
soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from
placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least 2.08.19 Safety Cells
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute 2.08.18 Observation Logs
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure 2.08.19 Safety Cells
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. 2.08.18 Observation Logs
☐ ☐ ☒
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to 2.08.19 Safety Cells
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably 2.08.18 Observation Logs
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
☐ ☐ ☒
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no sobering cells at the MCDF
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of or WCDF. MDF is the only facility with
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety sobering cells. Persons incarcerated,
☐ ☐ ☒
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. determined to be placed in a sobering cell
at the MCDF or WCDF, are transferred to
MDF.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 2.08.18 Observation Logs
soon as they are able to continue the admission 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. ☐ ☐ ☒
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 2.08.18 Observation Logs
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons 2.08.18 Observation Logs
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
☐ ☐ ☒
staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 2.08.18 Observation Logs
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every 2.08.20 Sobering Cells
☐ ☐ ☒
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the identification and evaluation, During the intake process, persons
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and incarcerated are interviewed and medically
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with screened by facility staff. The agency’s
developmental disabilities. policy essentially states persons who have
or are suspected of having developmental
disabilities shall be separated from the
☒ ☐ ☐
general population pending assessment to
prevent them from being victimized by
potential predators.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on the
interviews with staff and the agency’s
policy.
The health authority or designee shall contact the 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health Care
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health Appraisal
or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Screening
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. The agency’s policy states, “The health
authority or designee shall contact the
Regional Center of the East Bay on any
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes
of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24
hours of such determination, excluding
holidays and weekends.”
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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 2.08.23 “TranZport Hood” Protective Spit
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Hood
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which 2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Combative Inmate Management
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, The agency’s policy states, “Use of the
or other restraint devices when used to restrain restraint chair should be as a last resort,
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility and for as short a period as possible for
manager may delegate authority to place an each inmate. All efforts to de-escalate
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health inmate’s behavior shall be employed prior
care staff. to utilizing the restraint chair.” A sergeant
is responsible for observing and ensuring
☒ ☐ ☐ all placements into a restraint chair are
videotaped unless prohibited by exigent
circumstances. The sergeant is also
responsible for ensuring medical and
mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, not
exceeding an hour.
BSCC staff determined the agency
complies with this regulation after
reviewing a sampling of reports for
restraint devices, including the
documentation, observation log, and
justification for the restraint.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The agency categorizes special restraint
devices as any device that immobilizes an
inmate’s extremities and/or prevents the
inmate from being ambulatory.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policy states, “Prone restraints are the
ankle, wrist, waist restraint devices,
hobblers, or any physical control applied to
an inmate in any manner which places the
inmate in a prone or supine position while
preventing his/her ability to move or
change position without assistance.”
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(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)
AED’s are located at:
☒ ☐ ☐
WCDF:
Men’s (building 2) on the nurse triage room
(left of dental) wall.
Women’s (building 8) on the nurse triage
room wall.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in restraints are generally placed in
a safety cell for observation and safety while
in restraints.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
and, 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
Per the agency’s policy and documented
on the observation log, persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated in restraints are offered fluids
every two hours. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance
with this regulation.
(5) exercising of extremities. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The agency’s policy says deputies will
allow the restrained person to exercise
☒ ☐ ☐ their extremities every two hours or as
medical staff recommends. Deputies will
document the event on the observation
log. During the documentation review,
BSCC staff determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.23 “TranZport Hood” Protective Spit
Hood
☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
2.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
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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 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Combative Inmate Management
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
escalation techniques, have been attempted and ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
are deemed ineffective.
Combative Inmate Management
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
manager, the facility watch commander, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention During the documentation review, BSCC
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. staff noted the observation log documents
☒ ☐ ☐ the approval of the placement by the shift
supervisor and medical staff. BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance
with this regulation.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8.08.26 Disruptive, Resistant, or
Combative Inmate Management
(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 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
placement.
The agency's policy states the sergeant is
also responsible for ensuring medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, not
exceeding an hour.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed 2.08.18 Observation Logs
within four hours of placement. 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The agency's policy states the sergeant is
responsible for ensuring medical and
mental health staff are notified and
respond as soon as possible, not
☒ ☐ ☐ exceeding an hour. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff noted
the observation log documents the
approval of the placement by the shift
supervisor and medical staff before the
person is placed in a restraint chair. BSCC
staff determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
ensure that the restraints are properly employed,
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
None of the reports reviewed by BSCC
incarcerated person. Such observation shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ staff had a person in the restraint chair for
documented. While in restraint devices all
more than eight hours.
incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in
a specified housing area which makes provisions
to protect the person from abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 2.08.18 Observation Logs
consultation with responsible health care staff 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐
the person shall be taken to a medical facility for
further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall 2.08.18 Observation Logs
use the restraint device manufacturer’s 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
recommended maximum time limits for ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 2.08.18 Observation Logs
placement in restraints shall be documented and 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
The agency’s policy states, “Use of the
placement; person authorizing placement; names
restraint chair should be as a last resort, and
of staff involved in the placement; injuries
for as short a period as possible for each
sustained; and the duration of placement.
inmate. All efforts to de-escalate inmate’s
behavior shall be employed prior to utilizing
☒ ☐ ☐
the restraint chair.” A sergeant is
responsible for observing and ensuring all
placements into a restraint chair are
videotaped unless prohibited by exigent
circumstances. The agency's written reports
state when a video recording is used to
record the placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
2.08.24 Prone Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
Inmate Transportation
pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code
Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the
following: The agency’s policy states that prone
restraints will not be used on a person
incarcerated who is known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery. There are
☒ ☐ ☐
postings in the female housing modules
stating the requirements of this regulation.
On the day of inspection, no pregnant
person was incarcerated for BSCC staff to
interview for knowledge of this regulation.
BSCC staff determined the agency to be in
compliance with all sections of this
regulation.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
or in recovery after delivery or termination of the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
☒ ☐ ☐
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
termination of the pregnancy, shall not be
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless ☒ ☐ ☐
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
deemed necessary for the safety and security of
Inmate Transportation
the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
professional who is currently responsible for the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
recovery after delivery or termination of the
Inmate Transportation
pregnancy determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
writing, of the standards and policies governing
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated pregnant people.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
Withdrawal
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel The agency had no use of force reports to
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force review for DNA collection during this
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on
palm print impressions from individuals who are a policy review and interviews with staff.
required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force Withdrawal
that an objective, trained and competent
correctional employee, faced with similar facts
☒ ☐ ☐
and circumstances, would consider necessary
and reasonable to gain compliance with this
regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts Withdrawal
to secure voluntary compliance shall be
documented and include an advisement of the
☒ ☐ ☐
legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
sample or impression and the consequences of
refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
authorization of the facility watch commander or Withdrawal
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒ ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 2.13.05 DNA Collection & Forced Blood
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Withdrawal
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency
for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐
Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a
criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
shall plan and shall request of appropriate public
and Programs
officials an education program for incarcerated
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
persons.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
and Programs
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
MDF provides the following programs for
compliance with this regulation
Programs at MDF are offered by the
Contra Costa County Office of Education.
All CCCOE Courses are independent study
or distance learning.
Academics:
• Adult Literacy Basic Education
• Adult Literacy Secondary Education
• High School Equivalency Preparation
(HiSET/GED)
Career and Technical Education Courses:
☒ ☐ ☐
• Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC-3) –
Construction Trade Readiness
• Computer MS Applications for the
Workplace/Office Professional
• Construction Career Exploration
(Distance Learning Workshop)
• Culinary Arts (Distance Learning)
• Workforce Readiness/Preparation
Life Skills and Personal Development
Courses:
• Commitment to Change
• Deciding-Educating-Understanding-
Counseling-Evaluating (DEUCE)
Substance Abuse Education
• Counseling Options and Parent
Education (COPE)
• Game Plan for Success and Re-Entry
Transitional/Employment Services and
Support Program
Alcohol and Other Drug Services:
• Crossroads Program
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Chaplain Services
• Men and Women of Purpose
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• Library Services
• Legal Services (Criminal Cases Only)
When such services are not made available by the 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
appropriate public officials, then the facility and Programs
administrator shall develop and implement an 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
education program with available resources.
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
vocational, or both, education of housed people. and Programs
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
established. Modified academic or vocational and Programs
opportunities may be provided based on sound security 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
and regulations.
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
1062 VISITING 2.17.02 Social Visiting
2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Visitation
written policies and procedures, which include the ☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: 2.17.02 Social Visiting
2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility 2.17.02 Social Visiting
schedules, space, and number of personnel will 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
allow. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 2.17.02 Social Visiting
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
made available on weekends, evenings, or
Visitation
holidays.
For current updates for visiting MDF,
WCDF, and MCDF, please refer to the
website links below:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
☒ ☐ ☐
y-services/martinez-detention-facility
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
y-services/west-county-detention-facility
https://www.cocosheriff.org/bureaus/custod
y-services/marsh-creek-detention-facility
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and 2.17.02 Social Visiting
IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
two visits totaling at least one hour per
Visitation
incarcerated person each week.
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility commander or designee can
approve special visits exceeding this
regulation.
(b) Visits may not be canceled unless a legitimate 2.17.02 Social Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
canceled visits must be documented. The facility Visitation
manager or designee shall regularly review canceled
visits and document such review.
A supervisor must be notified and
approved when visitation is canceled. The
agency’s policy states, “Inmates should
☒ ☐ ☐ not be denied access to visits with persons
of their choice except when the Facility
Commander or designee can present clear
and convincing evidence that such
visitation jeopardizes the safety and
security of the facility or the visitors.”
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 2.17.02 Social Visiting
section shall include provision for visitation by minor 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 2.17.02 Social Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 2.17.02 Social Visiting
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
defined as the location where the incarcerated person
is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 2.17.02 Social Visiting
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person ☐ ☐ ☒ Visitation
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation 2.17.02 Social Visiting
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote 2.17.09 Official Professional and Program
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; The agency has:
• On-site, contact for professional
visitors (for example attorneys,
religious)
• On-site, barrier
• Tablet
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Visitation hours; Visiting is allowed on the following days and
times (including holidays):
MDF
Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. Sat., and Sun.
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Except Thurs.)
Friday
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
MCDF
Saturday and Sunday
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
WCDF
Monday - Thursday:
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
1:30 p.m.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, All persons receive visits in thirty-minute
blocks with a minimum of one hour a
week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Restrictions, rules, and regulations are
posted on the Contra Costa County
Sheriff’s Internet site for the public.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons incarcerated in administrative
separation have the same mail privileges
as the general population.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
incarcerated person may send or receive; Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Regulations
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and 2.18.13 Proper Inmates
the State Board of State and Community Corrections;
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such ☒ ☐ ☐
mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or
money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated
person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator; and,
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(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Regulations
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but
☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2.09.02 Administrative Segregation
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Programs
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
2.18.06 Library Services
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
2.18.14 Legal Reference Library
determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources
via paper documents or through electronic media and Library Services include full-service
include current information on community services and ☒ ☐ ☐ browsing libraries for the persons
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference incarcerated. All libraries are staffed and
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV maintained by an on-site librarian. During
facilities such a program can be either in-house or the policy review and interviews with staff
provided through access to the community. and incarcerated persons, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance with
this regulation.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
WCDF GP Housing Unit Timeline - Building
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
4
shall develop written policies and procedures for a
WCDF GP Housing Unit Timeline -
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over
Buildings 5,6,7,8
a period of seven days to include:
BSCC staff reviewed logs for recreational
activities at all of the facilities.
WCDF staff uses the “WCDF GP Housing
Unit Timeline - Building 4” and the “WCDF
☒ ☐ ☐ GP Housing Unit Timeline - Buildings
5,6,7,8” tracking forms to ensure housing
areas receive their out-of-cell time. Out-of-
cell time is also tracked in the agency’s JMS
system.
The agency is under a consent decree that
requires all persons incarcerated to be out
of their cell for a minimum of 10 hours of
Unrestricted Freetime and seven hours of
Structured Freetime a week.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
During the interviews with incarcerated
persons, the documentation, and the
policy review, BSCC staff determined the
agency meets and exceeds compliance
☒ ☐ ☐ with this regulation for access to a
recreation yard. When persons
incarcerated are on out of cell time, the
recreation yard is open for their use on a
daily basis.
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. 2.18.10 Exercise and Recreation Programs
The staff interviewed stated persons
incarcerated have access to the dayroom
to the recreation yard when they are out of
their assigned cells.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency is under a consent decree that
requires all persons incarcerated to b out
of their cell for a minimum of 10 hours of
Unrestricted Freetime and seven hours of
Structured Freetime a week.
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
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
AND WRITINGS Regulations
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility Persons incarcerated may have a total of
shall develop written policies and procedures which will seven (7) books checked out at any time.
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and This includes magazines, schoolbooks, and
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing religious material.
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
☒ ☐ ☐
implement a written plan to make available a current
observed access to books and periodicals
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
in the dayrooms and housing cells.
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
Persons incarcerated informed BSCC staff
interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
that a book cart is brought to the housing
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
areas weekly for them to exchange books.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
any legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
mail containing information concerning where, Regulations
how, or from whom such matter may be obtained;
and any matter of a character tending to incite
murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other
form of violence; any matter of a character tending
☒ ☐ ☐
to incite crimes against children; any matter
concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons,
narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful
activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person Regulations
may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
at one time.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 2.17.08 Inmate Access to Telephones
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Persons incarcerated have access to
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
phones during there out of cell time.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
The agency uses a TTY phone, a dedicated
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
tablet with an app (Purple/CloudVP) for
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall
hearing impaired/translation, and a dual
be provided access to the appropriate
computer system called UBIDUO for two-
☒ ☐ ☐
telecommunication device which will facilitate
way communication for those perceived by
communication. Such devices may include but are not
others as having hearing or speech
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party
impairments.
communications assistance. An individual’s access to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn
During the onsite inspection and policy
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
security of the facility.
is in compliance with this regulation.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and Program
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Visitors
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
☒ ☐ ☐
shall consist of: During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with this regulation.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
regulations, and, Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and Mail
Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.17.09 Official, Professional, and
Program Visitors
1069 ORIENTATION 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility
administrator shall develop written policies and
During the booking or out-of-county transfer
procedures for the implementation of a program for
process, persons incarcerated sign an MDF
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient
Intake Orientation Form. By signing the
them at the time of placement in a living area.
form, the person incarcerated
acknowledges the posted location of the
rules and regulations, the zero-tolerance
policy on sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, how to report abuse,
possession of contraband, and the persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated expectations in the housing
modules. The staff verbally explain the
orientation process and requirements. The
persons incarcerated must also watch an
Inmate Orientation Video shown in the
intake area before being assigned a housing
module.
Policies and rules are also available on the
module kiosks in each housing unit.
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Both written and verbal information shall be provided 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
The staff verbally explains the orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
process.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
orientation information to each person, including those
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited ☒ ☐ ☐
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
rules; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
of application; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) medical and mental health services; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
sexual harassment; and, 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
MCDF Intake Orientation Form
(10) availability of personal care items and 2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
opportunities for personal hygiene.
Personal hygiene items are issued during
☒ ☐ ☐
the intake and transfer process.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
PROGRAMS Programs
2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
and Programs
shall develop written policies and procedures which
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program 2.18.09 Social Service Programs
shall utilize the services and resources available in the 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services
community and may be in the form of a resource guide and Programs
or actual service delivery. 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
MDF provides the following programs for
compliance with this regulation
Programs at MDF are offered by the
Contra Costa County Office of Education.
All CCCOE Courses are independent
study or distance learning.
Academics:
• Adult Literacy Basic Education
• Adult Literacy Secondary
Education
• High School Equivalency
Preparation (HiSET/GED)
Career and Technical Education Courses:
☒ ☐ ☐ • Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC-
3) – Construction Trade
Readiness
• Computer MS Applications for the
Workplace/Office Professional
• Construction Career Exploration
(Distance Learning Workshop)
• Culinary Arts (Distance Learning)
• Workforce Readiness/Preparation
Life Skills and Personal Development
Courses:
• Commitment to Change
• Deciding-Educating-
Understanding-Counseling-
Evaluating (DEUCE) Substance
Abuse Education
• Counseling Options and Parent
Education (COPE)
• Game Plan for Success and Re-
Entry Transitional/Employment
Services and Support Program
Alcohol and Other Drug Services:
• Crossroads Program
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Chaplain Services
• Men and Women of Purpose
• Library Services
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• Legal Services (Criminal Cases
Only)
The range and source of such services shall be at the Chapter Eighteen-Inmate Services and
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Programs
(a) risk and needs assessments; 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
(b) best practices in: Programs
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling; 2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.18.02 Introduction to Inmate Services and
(6) discharge and reentry planning; Programs
(c) referral to community resources and programs; 2.18.07 Educational/Vocational Programs
(d) reentry planning and service development;
2.18.08 Educational/Vocational Programs
(e) legal assistance;
2.18.09 Social Service Programs
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING 2.16.01 Voting
2.18.03 Inmate Orientation
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop The agency has policies for compliance with
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation.
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privilege
2.17.09 Official, Professional, and Program
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
Visitors
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
2.18.05 Religious Programs
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in ☒ ☐ ☐
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
The agency has policies and services for
voluntary basis.
compliance with this regulation.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
The agency uses secure drop boxes in the
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability
housing areas for persons to submit
to submit and appeal grievances relating to any
grievances. Shift sergeants are required to
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to:
check the box once per shift. The sergeants
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary
will sign all retrieved grievances from the
actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and
drop boxes, and a copy of the signed receipt
visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
will be returned to the corresponding person
Such policies and procedures shall include:
as soon as possible. If the grievance
describes a medical emergency or an
incident requiring immediate attention, the
sergeant will notify medical or mental health
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel immediately.
BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated
persons and reviewed a sampling of
grievances and responses from staff.
Persons incarcerated stated grievances are
answered quickly by staff. All persons
interviewed by BSCC staff knew how to file
a grievance. After reviewing the
documentation and interviewing
incarcerated persons, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with all
sections of this regulation.
(1) a grievance form; 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐ The procedures and instructions for persons
incarcerated to file a grievance are located
in the module kiosk with the inmate rules
and regulations.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
grievance, including relevant deadlines; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐ The procedures and instructions for persons
incarcerated to file a grievance is located in
the module kiosk with the inmate rules and
regulations.
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(3) a process for submission and handling of 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
anonymous grievances; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
The agency's policy states, “Anonymous
grievances submitted into the grievance
drop box will serve as a tool for
management oversight only. The Custody
Administrative Services Lieutenant will
maintain a file containing all anonymous
☒ ☐ ☐
grievances along with a description of any
action(s) taken.” The policy also states, “A
staff member’s response to a grievance may
require more time than the listed time
requirements. In such cases, affected
inmates will be personally notified within
seven (7) days by a shift supervisor if a
delayed response is necessary to reach a
resolution.”
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
appropriate staff level; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(5) appeal to the next level of review; 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
level of review which acts on the grievance; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
within a reasonable time limit which shall not 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
exceed a period of 15 calendar days;
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
The sampling of grievances reviewed by
BSCC staff showed grievances were
responded to by varying levels of line staff,
☒ ☐ ☐ supervising staff, and divisions (medical,
food services, programming, etc.). The
grievances hardcopy form and supervisory
staff collect, review, and respond to
grievances accordingly. The staff generally
document when they speak to the person
who filed the grievance.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
within the facility; 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
appeal, response, and related documents to the 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
incarcerated person; and,
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons receive a hard copy of
the grievance response delivered by facility
staff.
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(10) The facility manager or designee shall 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
conduct regular review of grievances, responses, 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
and appeals.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
Shift supervisors collect and review all
grievances submitted in the lock box daily.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: 2.16.01 Inmate Rights and Privileges
The facility may establish written policy and procedure 2.16.04 Inmate Grievances
to control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Rules and regulations are posted in the
administrator shall establish written rules and housing module kiosks. During the
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated booking process, persons incarcerated
persons. sign an MDF Intake Orientation Form.
☒ ☐ ☐ There is a provision on the form for the
housing deputy to explain the inmate rules,
policies, and disciplinary procedures if the
person incarcerated does not understand
the posted regulations.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in
housing units and the booking area or issued to each Rules and regulations are posted in the
☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking. housing module kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are 2.16.02 Inmate Rules and Information
unable to read English, and for persons with
disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to During the booking or out-of-county transfer
instruct them verbally or provide them with material in process, persons incarcerated sign an MDF
an understandable form regarding jail rules and Intake Orientation Form. There is a
disciplinary procedures and actions. provision on the form for the housing to
☒ ☐ ☐
explain the inmate rules, policies, and
disciplinary procedures if the person
incarcerated does not understand the
posted regulations.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
PERSONS 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
following elements: violation reports and appeals from the
inspection cycle. A facility supervisor
reviews the sanctions given. The agency
provides a copy of the report to the person
receiving the rule violation. The Jail
Disciplinary Hearing Report form also
requires incarcerated persons to sign to
document the hearing and provide them
with a copy of the report.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy contains a section
labeled “Disciplinary Action Requirements.”
The Disciplinary Action Requirements
explain required actions for supervisors and
staff when Incident Reports are due, Notice
of Violations, Disciplinary Hearings, and
Disciplinary Appeals.
BSCC staff determined that the
documentation reviewed is in compliance
with this regulation and the agency's
policies.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or ☒ ☐ ☐
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
reported in writing by the staff member observing the
act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The
consequences of such violations may include, but are During the documentation review of rule
not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ violation reports, BSCC staff noted that
numerous reports annotated “No Sanction
Applied.” Other sanctions given for violating
facility rules were proportionate to the
violation of the facility rule.
1. Loss of good time/work time. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
are involved in the charges. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
Staff writing the rule violation do not
participate in the hearing process.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
shall be acted on with the following provisions and 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
within specified timeframes:
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1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
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2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
after the report has been submitted to the
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disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person
has been informed of the charges in writing. The
hearing may be postponed or continued for a The sergeant conducting a hearing provides
reasonable time through a written waiver by the the person a form called “Inmate Violation
incarcerated person, or for good cause. Report and Hearing Notice” that the person
must sign. The form allows the person to
select one of the three options: a request to
wait 24 hours for their hearing, waive the 24-
☒ ☐ ☐
hour wait for the hearing, or not want to have
a disciplinary hearing and not contest the
charges.
The 24-hour waiver forms are kept in the
incarcerated persons booking/custody
records in hard paper copy format and not
documented in the agency’s jail
information management system.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
and present witnesses and documentary
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evidence. The incarcerated person shall have
access to staff or assistance when they have
The agency’s policy states, “The Sergeant
limited literacy, or the issues are complex. ☒ ☐ ☐
will provide the inmate with an opportunity
to request that witnesses, evidence, or
records be available at the time of their
hearing.”
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4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
hours after an incarcerated person has been 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
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BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
violation reports. During the documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
review, only two had disciplinary hearings
after the 72-hour requirement of this
regulation. BSCC staff determined the
agency is in compliance with this regulation
based on the totality of the reports reviewed.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
and the action taken shall be reviewed by the
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facility manager or designee.
☒ ☐ ☐
Shift supervisors review and approve the
reports and sanctions.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
written statement by the fact-finders about the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
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disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be
kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
The sergeant conducting a hearing
provides the person a form called “Inmate
Violation Report and Hearing Notice” that
the person must sign. The form allows the
☒ ☐ ☐
person to select one of the three options: a
request to wait 24 hours for their hearing,
waive the 24-hour wait for the hearing, or
not want to have a disciplinary hearing and
not contest the charges. The sergeant also
reviews the rule violation with the person
during the hearing.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
administrator from administratively separating any 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
incarcerated person from the general population or
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety ☒ ☐ ☐
of the person, staff, program, or community is
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as
required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
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shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the violation reports and appeals from the
following: inspection cycle. The sanctions given were
(a) Loss of privileges. in proportion to the sustained findings of rule
(b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ violation, or no sanctions were given.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details. BSCC staff determined that the
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal documentation reviewed is in compliance
Code Section 4019. with this regulation and the agency's
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal policies.
Code Section 4019.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
The agency’s policy contains nine (9) areas
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
that should not be used as a sanction for
degradation.
discipline for a rule violation that is in
compliance with this regulation. The
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
agency’s policy states, “Supervisors shall
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an
collaborate with mental health staff for all
option of last resort and as a response to the most
Track 1 and Track 2 inmates to determine
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time
if disciplinary sanctions should be mitigated
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions
due to the inmate’s mental health” and
possible.
“Prior to conducting any discipline related
hearing, the hearing sergeant shall
determine whether the inmate subject to
potential discipline is on Track 1 or Track 2
which will require clinical input from a
QMHP respecting.”
The agency’s policy Definitions:
“QMHP-Qualified Mental Health
Professional-which includes psychiatrists,
psychologists, physicians, mental health
clinicians, registered nurses, nurse
☒ ☐ ☐
practitioners, and others by virtue of their
education credentials and experience are
permitted by law to evaluate and care for
the mental health needs of patients.”
“TRACK 1 INMATE- A high level of care for
inmates deemed acutely and severely
decompensated. These inmates are an
acute danger to self, danger to others,
and/or are gravely disabled due to mental
illness.”
“TRACK 2 INMATE- An intermediate level
of care for inmates with active psychosis
which interferes with their ability to
participate in detention activities. These
inmates can include those with impaired
activities of daily living, active drug
withdrawal, and/or suicidal ideations.”
After reviewing policies, Rule Violation
Reports, and conducting interviews with
staff and persons incarcerated, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance
with all sections of this regulation.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
the facility manager before the disciplinary
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
separation status is continued. This review shall
include a consultation with health care staff. Such ☒ ☐ ☐
reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
have the minimum furnishings and space 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7.
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Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding
as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
Persons placed in separation cells for
regulations and shall not be deprived of them
discipline are not denied any issued clothing
through any portion of the day except that those
☒ ☐ ☐ and bedding.
incarcerated persons who engage in the
destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive
a person of such articles of clothing and bedding
shall be reviewed by the facility manager or
designee during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
or medical staff determine that an individual has 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability,
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they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
The agency’s supervisors collaborate with
mental health staff to determine if
disciplinary sanctions should be mitigated
due to the person's mental or medical
health concerns. The agency’s policy
states, “Supervisors shall collaborate with
☒ ☐ ☐ mental health staff for all Track 1 and Track
2 inmates to determine if disciplinary
sanctions should be mitigated due to the
inmate’s mental health” and “Prior to
conducting any discipline related hearing,
the hearing sergeant shall determine
whether the inmate subject to potential
discipline is on Track 1 or Track 2 which will
require clinical input from a QMHP
respecting.”
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons placed in separation cells for
discipline are not denied personal hygiene
items.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
measure. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
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(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
except in cases where the incarcerated person has 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
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correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☒ ☐ ☐
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. 2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 2.09.01 Disciplinary Separation
2.16.03 Inmate Incidents and Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is
2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
☒ ☐ ☐
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies
The agency uses an electronic format to
of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of
track and store disciplinary records.
each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Requirements
Infection Prevention and Control
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
Facilities in Contra Costa County (MDF,
develop a written plan to address the identification,
WCDF, MCDF)
treatment, control and follow-up management of
Detention Health Services Workflow for
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
COVID-19
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
Inmates for COVID
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The 19 AND Housing of Inmates After Negative
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of Test Result
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff. The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines are a living document reviewed
and updated as new information or data
becomes available.
In Contra Costa County, all arrestees are
brought to the Main Detention Facility (MDF)
☒ ☐ ☐
for booking and intake screening.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one division of the Contra Costa Health
Services that oversees the Public Health
Department.
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program.
The agency’s definition in policy 2.13.09
states a communicable disease is a human
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disease caused by microorganisms present
in and transmitted through human blood,
bodily fluid, tissue, or breathing or coughing.
These diseases commonly include, but are
not limited to, hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis,
and COVID-19.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for COVID-19 addresses
the following:
1. Exposure Prevent / Management
Strategies
2. Screening of staff, persons
incarcerated, and new arrestees
3. Testing of Symptomatic and
Asymptomatic persons
4. Management of Results
5. Housing
6. Visiting
7. Court Appearances
8. Daily assessments for staff and
person incarcerated, including
temperature and symptom
screening
9. Suicide prevention
10. Programming
11. Medical/Dental Examinations
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility Requirements
administrator and the county health officer, set forth in Infection Prevention and Control
writing, policies and procedures in conformance with Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
applicable state and federal law, which include, but are Facilities in Contra Costa County (MDF,
not limited to: WCDF, MCDF)
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one division of the Contra Costa Health
☒ ☐ ☐
Services that oversees the Public Health
Department.
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program.
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(1) The types of communicable diseases to be 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
reported; Requirements
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s definition in policy 2.13.09
states a communicable disease is a human
disease caused by microorganisms present
in and transmitted through human blood,
bodily fluid, tissue, or breathing or coughing.
☒ ☐ ☐
These diseases commonly include, but are
not limited to, hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis,
and COVID-19.
Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County states exposures will
be managed in consultation with Contra
Costa County Public Health according to
CDC guidelines.
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s
reports; medical provider and authority is the Contra
Costa Detention Health Services. The
Contra Costa Detention Health Services is
one Contra Costa Health Services division
that oversees the Public Health
Department. The Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult
Detention Facilities in Contra Costa County
document was created by the Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center (Contra Costa
☒ ☐ ☐ Health Centers) Infection Prevention and
Control Program.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines state that symptomatic
person tests will be sent to the Contra Costa
Public Health Laboratory with a completed
CMR (Confidential Morbidity Report) and a
Public Health Routing slip sent with the
specimen.
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(3) Sharing of medical information with During the facility inspection, BSCC staff
incarcerated persons and custody staff; reviewed areas to ensure there was signage
to identify and lessen the risk of exposure to
communicable diseases. BSCC staff
observed the agency had placed posters
and signage throughout the housing
modules and hallways in their facilities. The
agency also provided photo documentation
of housing areas with signage posted.
The signage and poster explain; social
distancing, symptoms of Coronavirus, CDC
-Stop the Spread, Wash Your Hands, the
stoppage of in-custody programs, N-95 and
☒ ☐ ☐ Face Mask Required, Safety Glasses and
Gloves, the procedure for video visits, and
numerous other literature on Covid for staff
and persons incarcerated.
The agency has also created a COVID-19
Medical question and concerns
questionnaire for persons incarcerated to fill
out. The form includes instructions on
writing down any questions and/or concerns
the person incarcerated may have
regarding COVID-19 and the actions in
place at the facilities.
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Requirements
exposure to others; Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s policy 2.13.09 section C
“Prevention of Communicable Diseases in a
Custody Environment,” has guidelines that
☒ ☐ ☐
are compliant with this regulation.
BSCC staff observed the agency had placed
posters, placards, and signage throughout
the housing modules, hallways, entrances,
and the various regions related to COVID-
19 and social distancing precautions.
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(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Contra Costa Health Services
Confidentiality of Patient/Client Information
Policy 500-PCC
The Contra Costa Health Services policy
states Medical Records are owned by the
County, which has a legal obligation to
protect the confidentiality of each
patient/client record. The Health Services
Department is also legally obligated to
protect the relationship and confidentiality of
☒ ☐ ☐ all patient/client medical records, including
those of employees and family members.
Records must only be shared via the
Provider/Patient relationship.
California Office of Health Information
Integrity (CalOHII) oversees the
enforcement of medical information privacy
by holding individuals accountable for
unauthorized access to medical information.
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 2.13.03 Inmate Medical and Mental Health
medical needs, and safety of the affected Appraisal Screening
incarcerated persons; Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
The agency’s policy 2.13.03 section D.
Quarantines has provision for the existence
of contagious, infectious, or communicable
diseases for which the Health Officer deems
☒ ☐ ☐ the need for strict isolation or quarantine
when necessary.
The agency’s Infection Prevention and
Control Guidelines for quarantine have
guidance and directions on how to house
persons who show signs and symptoms of
Covid-19 or other communicable diseases
based on symptomatic signs and testing.
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(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
person that address the limits of confidentiality; Requirements
and, Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
for COVID-19 Adult Detention Facilities in
Contra Costa County (MDF, WCDF, MCDF)
Detention Health Services Workflow for
COVID-19
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
Inmates for COVID
19 AND Housing of Inmates after Negative
Test Result
The Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines is a living document reviewed
and updated as new information or data
becomes available.
The Detention Health Services has policies,
procedures, guidelines, and screening
requirements for staff and persons
incarcerated who enter the facility. Medical
staff informed the BSCC staff during an
interview that persons incarcerated who
refuse testing for COVID-19 are placed in a
14-day quarantine module and are asked
daily to be tested.
The Infection Prevention and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
Guidelines for COVID-19 Adult Detention
Facilities in Contra Costa County document
was created by the Contra Costa Regional
Medical Center (Contra Costa Health
Centers) Infection Prevention and Control
Program. The document states if an inmate
is released from custody prior to the test
results known:
• Provide information regarding self-
monitoring at home.
• Advise that Contra Costa Public
Health Department will contact him if
the result is positive.
• Provide the number to call to receive
test results.
The Contra Costa Health Services policy
states Medical Records are owned by the
County, which has a legal obligation to
protect the confidentiality of each
patient/client record. The Health Services
Department is also legally obligated to
protect the relationship and confidentiality of
all patient/client medical records, including
those of employees and family members.
Records must only be shared via the
Provider/Patient relationship.
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(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s General
possible exposure of custody staff to a Policy 1.06.34 Communicable Disease-
communicable disease. Prevention and Control
2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
Requirements
Screening and Testing of Arrestees
Entering MDF and Transfers/Housed
Inmates for COVID
19 AND Housing of Inmates After Negative
Test Result
The agency’s policy states that the Office of
the Sheriff bears the responsibility to the
public and its employees to increase
awareness about risks, methods of
transmission, and procedures for handling
communicable diseases. During the facility
inspection, BSCC staff reviewed areas to
ensure there was signage to identify and
lessen the risk of exposure to
communicable diseases. BSCC staff
observed the agency has placed posters
and signage throughout the housing
☒ ☐ ☐ modules and hallways in their facilities. The
agency also provided photo documentation
of housing areas with signage posted.
The agency’s policy covers Training,
Testing, Universal Precautions, and the
responsibilities of the Employee,
Supervisors, and the Professional
Standards Unit for employees exposed to a
communicable disease.
Link to the agency’s online policies:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/Home/ShowDo
cument?id=268
The agency has a Crime Scene Cleaning
Team on standby to clean housing and cell
areas of persons incarcerated who have
tested positive for COVID-19. The agency
also has a UV robot that is deployed to
assist in sanitizing the cells and other areas.
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1211 SICK CALL Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services policy NO D101
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 2.13.08 Sick Call and Administration of
authority, shall develop written policies and Medication, Sick, Dental, and Pill Call
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all
incarcerated persons or provision made that any
The agency’s policy states, “Sick calls
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health
(screening rounds, nursing examination,
attention be given such attention.
and physician referrals) will be made
available seven days a week.” The policy
also states, “Inmates may submit a request
for health care services via telephone if
☒ ☐ ☐
available, in writing, or electronically if
kiosks are available. Blank medical request
forms shall be readily available on all
housing units and to all inmates.”
The agency also provides medical triage for
sick calls by using a telephone in the
housing modules that connects directly to a
registered nurse to provide additional care.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 2.14.01 Food Service Program
2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least The agency’s policy states, ” All inmates will
one of these meals shall include hot food. be provided at least three (3) meals, at
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated regular times, two (2) of which will be served
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening hot. At no time shall there be more than
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food fourteen (14) hours between the evening
must be served to people on medical diets in less than and breakfast meal,” and “A total of forty-five
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the (45) minutes will be allowed from start to
responsible physician. finish of each feeding cycle.” When a
Therapeutic or Religious diet is prescribed,
the housing unit deputy shall ensure that
☒ ☐ ☐ each special diet delivered to the housing
unit is handed directly to the requesting
person.
Meals are served at the following times:
• 0500 Breakfast
• 1100 Lunch
• 1700 Dinner
During the onsite inspection and policy
reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
is in compliance with this regulation.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 2.14.01 Food Service Program
actual consumption of each meal except for those on 2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
medical diets where the responsible physician has 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
prescribed additional time.
During the onsite inspection and policy
☒ ☐ ☐ reviews, BSCC staff determined the agency
is in compliance with this regulation.
Persons incarcerated stated they are given
ample time to consume their meals.
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Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who 2.14.01 Food Service Program
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall 2.14.02 Inmate Meal Service
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and 2.14.03 Inmate Special Diets
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal. ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons who miss meals due to the time of
the intake process, a visit, court, or other
reasons are provided a meal as needed.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV
facilities shall include, but not be limited to: Persons incarcerated are issued two towels,
3 T-shirts, three underwear (females bra
and panties/Male Boxers), three pairs of
socks, three uniform shirts, three pairs of
trousers or pregnancy pants, two sheets,
two blankets, one pair of sandals, and a
laundry bag with the person’s name.
☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated females are provided three
sets of clothing and a laundry bag during the
intake/housing process.
BSCC staff reviewed the intake process
and the condition of clothing issued to
incarcerated persons. During the onsite
inspection and policy reviews, BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance
with this regulation.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Clean outergarments; and, 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
Incarcerated females are provided three
☒ ☐ ☐ sets of clothing and a laundry bag during the
intake/housing process.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary ☒ ☐ ☐
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, During the onsite inspection of clothing and
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. linen, BSCC staff determined the agency
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type complies with this regulation. During
☒ ☐ ☐
more compatible with their gender identity and gender interviews with incarcerated persons, they
expression. said the facility staff replaces clothing or
linen that is torn or stained.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
CLOTHING 2.15.08 Contaminated Clothing, Bedding
and Linen
There shall be written policies and procedures
2.15.09 Cleaning and Storage of Inmate
developed by the facility administrator to control
Personal Clothing
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested
After reviewing policies, BSCC staff
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a
determined the agency complies with this
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread
regulation.
of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
BSCC staff reviewed the intake process,
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
issued hygiene items, and interviewed
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person
incarcerated persons for the availability of
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners,
sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons.
and tampons as requested with no maximum
During the onsite inspection,
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who
☒ ☐ ☐
is unable to supply themself with the following personal
care items, because of either indigency or the absence During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
of a canteen, shall be issued: verified the agency does provide all
requirements of this regulation and the
requirements for sanitary napkins, panty
liners, and tampons.
(a) Toothbrush, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be
disinfected between individual uses by the method ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
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1266 SHOWERING 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
The agency’s policy states deputies will
developed by the facility administrator for
provide shower availability for inmates as
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
follows:
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible. “a. Upon assignment to a housing unit.
b. When confined to a housing unit, showers
are available on a daily basis, during free
time.
c. Inmates are required to shower a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of three times per week.
d. Water temperature for showers will be
thermostatically controlled and set not to
exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure
the safety of inmates.”
During the inspection, BSCC staff verified
the agency’s policy and practice and
determined that the agency complies with
this regulation.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Absent exigent circumstances, showers
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager ☒ ☐ ☐ are available daily.
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
During the policy review and interviews with
staff and persons incarcerated, BSCC staff
verified the agency’s policy and practice.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency is compliant with all sections of
this regulation. Haircare items are kept in
the module dayroom for persons
incarcerated to use during out-of-cell time.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 2.15.10 Inmate Hygiene
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16,
☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and BSCC staff observed the intake process
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living and how the linen was issued. BSCC staff
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, also reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
but not be limited to: mattress conditions throughout the facility
and determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of 2.08.42 Inmate Clothing and Bedding
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 2.08.05 Facility Inspection
MAINTENANCE 2.15.03 Facility Housecleaning
Responsibilities
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
2.15.04 Safety and Sanitation Inspections
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule During the agency’s policy review, BSCC
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and staff determined the agency is compliant
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work with this regulation. The policy has several
practices which may be found. sections and types of standards for an
acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and
safety. The policy has weekly, monthly,
quarterly, and semi-annually requirements
for each facility.
The facilities have a Facility Inspection
Team that consists of at least two or three
of the following members;
1. Facility Commander and/or Operations
Sergeant
☒ ☐ ☐
2. CAS Lieutenant and/or Custody
Sergeant
3. CAS Specialist
4. GSD Representative
5. Housing Unit Deputy
6. Director of Food Services (Kitchen,
Servery, and Laundry areas only)
Their responsibility is to inspect all areas for
general site safety, fire/life safety,
cleanliness, upkeep/maintenance, and
compliance with local and state
health/safety regulations. Any
discrepancies noted during the inspections
are documented via General Services
Department Work Order and/or Incident
Report and the site survey inspection
checklist.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Juveniles are not held or brought to this
facility.
If yes, the following sections including those
summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article
8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). ☐ ☐ ☒
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined
in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults
confined in the facility. The policies and procedures
should consider trauma-informed approaches in
protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B1B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒
and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
☐ ☐ ☒
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written
procedures shall be established by the responsible ☐ ☐ ☒
health administrator in cooperation with the facility
administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who
☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
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(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults
and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with
adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B2B
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and ☐ ☐ ☒
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
3B3B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐ ☒
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
4B4B
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply
with minimum jail standards for recreation (California
Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
5B5B
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement
☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) corporal punishment;
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the
☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement.
☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements ☐ ☐ ☒
of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to
the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐ ☒
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the
medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction
☐ ☐ ☒
and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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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: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/14/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
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. Cell 13 is for the telemetry bed
Building 5 – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cell dimensions are irregular; with the exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells,
with the exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers, and washbasins in the dayroom
area. The unit is split into A side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 248. All single cells (except
handicapped and ad seg, four on each side) have been double-bunked.
Single 2001 2 2 1 4 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Ad Seg. Single 2001 6 2 1 12 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
94+1 Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.0' 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; with the exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells,
with the exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers, and washbasins in the dayroom
area. The unit is split into A side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 248. All single cells (except
handicapped and ad seg, four on each side) have been double-bunked.
ADA Single 2001 2 2 2 4 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Ad Seg Single 2001 6 2 2 12 11.6’ X 6.4’ 1 1
Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.6’ X 6.4’
Dayroom 13,000 square 24 24 8 16
feet
Building 7 – General Population (Male)
Notes: Cell dimensions are irregular; with the exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells,
with the exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers, and washbasins in the dayroom
area. The unit is split into A side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 248. All single cells (except
handicapped and ad seg, four on each side) have been double-bunked.
Handicap Single 2001 2 2 2 4 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Admn. Single 6 2 2 12 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
2001
Seg.
Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.0' X 6.4'
Dayroom 13,000 square 24 24 8 16
feet
Building 8 – General Population (Female)
Notes: Cell dimensions are irregular; with the exception of ADA and administrative segregation cells, all cells,
with the exception of ADA and ad seg, are "dry" cells, with toilets, showers, and washbasins in the dayroom
area. The unit is split into A side and B side, each with 64 cells.
There is 13,000 square feet of dayroom space available. The RC for this building is 256. All single cells have
been double-bunked.
Handicap Double 2001 2 2 2 4 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Admin. Double 2001 6 2 2 12 11.6' X 6.4' 1 1
Seg
Double 2001 120 2 2 240 11.0' 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 had been double-bunked, and
each of the buildings was re-rated during the 04/06 inspection cycle using the 2001 standards.
3. In the 2006/2008 cycle, RC was changed from 1104 to 1096; cells in Building 6 that were listed as double were actually
single cells. There is adequate space to double single cells and increase the RC if the county elects to do so.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT 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: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/14/2023
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 X Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
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Holds inmates for four hours or less
X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
X
Is at least 160 square feet
X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates
X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
Persons incarcerated requiring this cell are
X
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 X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility X
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a Persons incarcerated needing this type of cell
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more X are transferred to MDF. The safety cells are
not for placements or as holding cells.
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
X
floor, with controls located outside the cell
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Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X
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 X
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
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 X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
X
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 X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) X
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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 X
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 X
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these X
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
X
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,
X
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
X
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 X
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
X
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
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2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
X
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
X
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
X
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
X
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility X
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 X
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
X
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
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There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are X
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
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 X
basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
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
X
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. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
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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 X
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 X
drying personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
X
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 X
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
X
and female inmates
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Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
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;
X
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, X
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
X
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
X
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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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
X
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 X
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. X
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 X
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
X
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; X
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
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Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
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 X
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. X
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
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0574
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Sheriff A.F. Bray Superior Court (AFBSC) FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Normandin
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who All deputies assigned to court security have
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or completed the Supplemental CORE and are
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
specialized corrections training. Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Officer Training each year to comply with this
(b) jail operations liability; regulation.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
in any event not more than six months after the date of Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to All deputies assigned to court security have
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be completed the Supplemental CORE and are
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
☒ ☐ ☐
Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
Officer Training each year to comply with
this regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally,
many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please
refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and
text of regulations.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
☒ ☐ ☐
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The agency conducts annual training for
compliance with this regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Prisoners
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by A shift deployment for all court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations. facilities is managed and maintained at the
Martinez Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure
all shifts have adequate personnel
assigned.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
would conflict with the supervision and care of CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Prisoners
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
be at least one female employee who shall be CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
immediately available and accessible to such females. Prisoners
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
The female staff is assigned throughout the
court facilities to assist and be readily
available for incarcerated female persons
when needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite inspection, BSCC
confirmed there is female staff assigned to
the court holding facility when incarcerated
females are at the facility. If female staff are
unavailable, the agency adjusts staffing
from other court-holding facilities to comply
with this regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel Prisoners
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff reviewed safety checks between
include, but are not limited to, the following: January 2023 through June 2023, to
☒ ☐ ☐ determine compliance with this regulation.
After reviewing the documentation and
discussions with staff, BSCC staff has
determined the agency is compliant with this
regulation.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Prisoners
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility. The agency’s policy states, “When the cells
are in use, the assigned floor deputy (or
department bailiff) will be responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐ checking holding cells on their assigned
floor at least twice an hour (15 minutes for
juveniles and some prisoners classified with
mental health issues) to ensure the well-
being of all prisoners located in the holding
cell area.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks. Prisoners
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Court holding does not have sobering cells,
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as safety cells, or restraints defined by these
☐ ☐ ☒
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 regulations.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. Prisoners
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred; Prisoners
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Prisoners
number; and,
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The deputy will
document the time and location of each
security check on the log provided.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). Prisoners
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Prisoners
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Court Security Sergeant Duties
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks. The shift sergeant reviews the logs.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
All deputies complete the fire and life safety
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at training during their Supplemental core
least one person on duty at all times who meets the course. All deputies assigned to court-
training standards established by the Board for general holding facilities are current with the STC
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ annual training compliance. A shift
deployment for all court holding facilities is
managed and maintained at the Martinez
Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure all shifts
have adequate personnel assigned.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Prisoners
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Custody Services Bureau General Policy
and Procedure (CSB)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy CSP 4.01.01 Division Facilities and Stations
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively The Court Security Policy and Procedures
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ are reviewed and updated annually.
manual shall be made available to all employees.
Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) was last reviewed and updated in 2022.
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSB Jail Manual
following: Court Security Policy and Procedure
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Manual
communications.
The agency’s policy and Organizational
Chart is online at:
☒ ☐ ☐
https://www.cocosheriff.org/about-
us/organizational-chart
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-
i/advanced-components/misc-
pages/search?q=policy
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
administrator/manager. CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies then log their findings on the
Courthouse Cell Log form.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Department Policy and Procedures 1.06.61
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Specific
holds.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSP 4.12.01General Duties & Martinez
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Specific
Penal Code Section 3407. CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
Prisoners
CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
Contra Costa Court Holding Facilities do not
have or use restraint chairs as defined in
these regulations. If restraints are needed,
☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding staff use soft restraints.
Persons requiring placement in a restraint
chair are returned to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
The agency's policy states pregnant
persons will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
and searches of the facility and incarcerated CSP 4.02.04 Key Control
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Prisoners
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and The agency completed a Contra Costa
external security measures of the facility including ☒ ☐ ☐ County Superior Court Security Assessment
security measures specific to prevention of sexual Report on all court-holding facilities that
abuse and sexual harassment. meet compliance requirements of this
regulation.
Completed: January 2023.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
these regulations; CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
suppression preplan developed and
reviewed by the local fire authority.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; General Policy and Procedure
1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.06.01 Report and Notification
Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.06.02 Pursuing Escapee
CSP 4.06.03 Reviewing Escapes
CSP Chapter Nine – Emergency
Management Plan
CSB 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
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(C) mass arrests; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSB 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
(D) natural disasters; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.10.01 Objectives and Operating
Times
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.08.46 Control of Weapons and
Armory Equipment.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
/Arrests
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
and sexual harassment. Prisoners
CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Policy
Manual and their CSP Policy Manual for
compliance with this regulation. CSP policy
states the Court Security Services is
committed to providing a safe, humane, and
secure environment free from sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
misconduct and shall maintain zero
tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse
and/or harassment in all its jail holding
facilities.
The agency’s policy states, “a. An intake
deputy will screen the inmate by asking the
PREA questions provided on the back of the
“Intake Live Scan Verification” form. The
intake deputy will refer the inmate to
classification if the inmate answers “Yes” to
any of the PREA questions provided.”
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
incarcerated persons. Prisoners
CSB 4.11.01 General Duties
CSB 2.11.11-Inmate Release Process
CSB 2.11.14 P.C. 849(b) Release
Procedures
CSB 2.11.15 Accelerated Release (PC
4024.1)
CSB 2.11.17 4011.7 and 4011.9 Hospital
Releases
CSB 2.11.18 Temporary Release and
Removal
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Prisoners
(Defendants) who are released on their
charges are still considered a prisoner until
the completion of C.S.B. Policy section:
2.11.11-Inmate Release Process. Prisoners
shall not be released from the courtroom. All
prisoners (Defendants) shall be transported
back to the jail in the same manner in which
they arrived in court per Court Security
Policy section: 4.02.03 – Security and
Control of Prisoners.”
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted). CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prisoners
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and (PREA)
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Persons incarcerated are informed on how to
incidents,
report sexual abuse and harassment during
their video orientation process. Persons
incarcerated are also given an inmate
handbook explaining the process.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons incarcerated have multiple ways of
reporting sexual abuse or harassment after
being assigned a housing module. Persons
incarcerated can report abuse or
harassment using the free Jail Crisis Hotline
(numbers with speed dial options are posted
in the housing modules), fill out an inmate
request, or verbally tell any jail staff
member.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
publicly posted at the facility.
information for the public or third-party
advocates to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of a person incarcerated. The
public or third-party advocate can file a
report verbally with any jail staff, use the Jail
☒ ☐ ☐
Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint in
writing to the agency.
Public members may also file a report on the
Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
prevention program developed by the facility
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
Prevention Program
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
present a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
The program shall include the following:
for compliance with this regulation.
The Contra Costa County Detention Health
Services Administrator (DHSA) serves as
the Health Authority for Contra Costa
County Detention facilities.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
personnel. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Staff receives training in recognizing the
☒ ☐ ☐ signs and symptoms of mental illness and
depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior. The initial training for all staff is
eight hours, with an annual follow-up
training that is two hours. The agency
provided signed training rosters for
compliance with this regulation.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
for compliance with this regulation. All
persons remanded to custody are screened
for medical and mental health at MDF.
CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process, a medical
questionnaire is completed by medical staff
for each person coming into custody. The
medical examination involves questions that
include current illnesses or health problems,
infectious diseases, medication taken,
special health requirements, drug and
alcohol use, and past or present treatment
of mental disorders or suicidal ideations.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
including placement in restrictive housing, following a CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Screening Procedures
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Screening Procedures
environment should be considered. 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit will be notified and will
arrange for the appropriate housing and
security needs. Classification staff will
continue to work with Medical/Mental Health
staff to determine the least restrictive forms
of housing for mental health inmates.”
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
procedures. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
attempts. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Medical Screening Procedures
including the development of a corrective action plan to CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
address deficiencies identified in the administrative Appraisal Screening
review. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “All incidents
involving suicide or suicide attempts will be
thoroughly reviewed by the management
☒ ☐ ☐ teams from medical, mental health, and
custody. This collaborative review will
determine the following, but is not limited to:
a. Was appropriate medical and mental
health care provided?
b. Were policies and procedures
followed?
c. Whether modification to policy and
procedures is needed.
d. To identify issues that require further
attention.”
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
from court as determined by the mental health director. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire suppression preplan developed and
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reviewed with the local fire authority.
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire CSP 4.01.02 Firearms / Weapons – Items of
department to be included as part of the policy and Evidence
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
Regulations Section 1029); CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
with two year retention of the inspection record;
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies log their findings on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse Cell Log form.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of logs and
logs provided during the onsite inspection.
BSCC staff determined the agency to be in
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Date of last fire inspection:
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
• A.F. Bray: 1/31/2022
☒ ☐ ☐ • Richard Arenson Justice Center:
6/25/2022
• Richmond: 11/23/2022
• Walnut Creek: 5/21/2022
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ AFBSC: CSP 4.09.06 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
people in the case of fire. If there is an emergency evacuation of the
☒ ☐ ☐ court holding facility, the persons are
transported to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
Due to the limited reports for the court-
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
holding facilities to review, BSCC staff
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
reviewed a sampling of several types of
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐
incident reports from the jail. During the
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
review, BSCC staff noted the reports for the
person.
courts and the jail contained the information
required in all sections of this regulation for
compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody The agency’s policy states, “The Custody
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall Services Bureau shall conduct a
include the facility administrator or designee, the health comprehensive investigation of the
administrator, the responsible physician and other health circumstances leading up to, during, and
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. following every inmate death, pursuant to
Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and California
☒ ☐ ☐ Code of Regulations 12525.” Deaths are
managed and investigated as outlined in the
Sheriff’s Office Manual Section 1.06.62
Police Involved Fatal or Serious Injury
Incidents.
Website link:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/home/showpubl
isheddocument/544/638126803127096697
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that
CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
require further study.
A review team comprised of the below-listed
personnel will review all in-custody deaths
within 30 days of an in-custody death.
• Facility Commander
☒ ☐ ☐ • Health Services Administrator
• County Counsel
• Treating Physician
• CAS Representative or Designee
• Other health care and supervision
staff relevant to the incident
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on
policy review and interviews with staff.
(b) Death of a Minor CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
lockup, or court holding facility:
Juveniles are not brought to or held in the
☒ ☐ ☐
custody of the Sheriff at this court-holding
facility. Juveniles remain in the custody of
Probation Department officials while in the
court facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Persons who are remanded to custody from
establish and implement a written plan designed to the court are kept separated from persons
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed attending court from the various jails. People
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and from the jails are separated according to
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated their classification while in court.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons CSB Chapter 12 Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding 2.12.01 Intake Classification
facility. 2.12.02 Reclassification
2.12.03 Facility Classification and
Capacities
2.12.04 Classification Records
2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
Recording
2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
Workers
MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
☒ ☐ ☐
Costa County. When an arrestee is brought
into custody, a booking deputy asks basic
informational questions before the
Classification Deputy and medical staff
interviews the person.
The agency has classification policies
designed to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories listed in this
regulation for compliance.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records at MDF,
including initial classification and
reclassification assessments. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff noted
that the reports contained all the required
information for compliance with this
regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Chapter 12 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
CSB 2.12.01 Intake Classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.12.02 Reclassification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall CSB 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
Medical Screening Procedures
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
evaluation is completed
Appraisal Screening
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
made of the person being booked as to whether the /Arrests
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical Screening Procedures
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
other special medical problem identified by the health
Appraisal Screening
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
CSB 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
screening from.
Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
All persons remanded to custody are
interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the /Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
All persons remanded to custody are
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this /Arrests
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
others or appear gravely disabled.
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy requires physical
examinations to be completed for a newly
committed person incarcerated brought into
custody or transferred from another facility.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
/Arrests
CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Inmates are
provided medical care from the time of
admission and throughout their period of
incarceration. This continuous care requires
timely physical examinations that include
medical screening and clinical history for
each admission and a complete physical
examination of each inmate within 14 days,
following admission.”
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
of the person in crisis or others. CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
/Arrests
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Persons incarcerated who have or are
suspected of having developmental
disabilities are separated from the general
population, pending assessment to prevent
them from being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail-
Policies and procedures must include:
incarcerated persons attending court.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
an incarcerated person’s health. CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit deputy will immediately
notify the following detention health services
☒ ☐ ☐
employees with each new Administrative
Management placement.”
1. Mental Health Program Chief
2. Mental Health Program Manager
3. Director of Detention Nursing
4. Detention Nursing Program Manager
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
incarcerated people who have: CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
The agency’s Administrative Management
and facility staff.
is employed as a protective measure to
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
ensure the safety of staff and persons
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
incarcerated and to maintain the facility's
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
security. The agency uses a phased
people, and facility staff.
approach for separation.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
PHASE 1: The Initial Phase of
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
Administrative Management. A restrictive
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
housing setting that, upon successful
escape.
☒ ☐ ☐ completion, an inmate can transfer from into
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
Phase 2.
incarcerated people.
PHASE 2: A less restrictive housing setting
with more privileges earned by good
behavior and successful completion of the
Phase 1 Administrative Management Plan.
The agency’s staff documents the
justification of why persons are placed in
administrative separation for compliance
with this regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
and MDF and determined the agency
complies with this regulation.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
staff.
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
evaluation of the need to continue placement in CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
Care
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
Appraisal Screening
developmental disabilities.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff. The agency’s
policy essentially states persons who have
☒ ☐ ☐ or are suspected of having developmental
disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment to
prevent them from being victimized by
potential predators.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on the
interviews with staff and the agency’s policy.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail-
incarcerated persons attending court.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
center for any incarcerated person suspected or CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the /Arrests
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Care
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “The health
authority or designee shall contact the
Regional Center of the East Bay on any
inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes
of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24
hours of such determination, excluding
holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint not used. If an inmate needs to be placed
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which into restraints, they will be transported to the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☐ ☐ ☒
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☐ ☐ ☒
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☐ ☐ ☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☐ ☐ ☒
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☐ ☐ ☒
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Specific
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the The agency's policy states pregnant inmates
policy shall include reference to the following: will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐ follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
CSB 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled
Medical Inmate Transportation
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
in recovery after delivery or termination of the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
Inmate Transportation
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
who is currently responsible for the medical care of 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
Inmate Transportation
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
pregnant people.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Attorney visit rooms are available at court
holding facilities, or an empty courtroom is
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ used for privacy and confidentiality.
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSB 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mail Regulations
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
MAINTENANCE CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the for contraband and inoperable fire
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and deputies then log their findings on the
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices Courthouse Cell Log form.
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS Juveniles are not held in or brought to this
☐ ☐ ☒
facility.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
☐ ☐ ☒
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
☐ ☐ ☒
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0574
FACILITY: A. F. Bray Superior Court (Martinez) TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
First Floor
Holding 1982 2 - 3 (6) 7.5' X 5.8' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'9" bench
Holding 1982 1 - 2 (2) 7’7” x 6’ 1 1 1
Notes: 4' bench space available. In addition to the holding cells, there is also an open area with a bench (though not
currently used for inmates).
Second Floor – East and West
Holding 1982 4 - 3 (12) 7.8' X 5.7' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'8" bench per cell; attorney interview room adjacent to the area.
Third Floor – East and West
Holding 1982 4 - 3 (12) 7.8' X 5.7' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'8" bench per cell; attorney interview room adjacent to the area.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0574
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County A.F. Bray Superior Court (Martinez) FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1982: ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
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A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
☒ ☐ ☐
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. This facility was built prior to the 1986
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and regulation requirement for audio-video
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- monitoring. Staff conducts safety checks at
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding thirty minutes intervals.
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☐ ☐ ☒
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from
Sections 1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
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1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☒ ☐ ☐
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Lockers are located outside of the court-
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the holding area.
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
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Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation requirement for this 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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0575
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Richmond Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Sliger and Sgt. Murray
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who All deputies assigned to court security have
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or completed the Supplemental CORE and are
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
specialized corrections training. Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Officer Training each year to comply with this
(b) jail operations liability; regulation.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
in any event not more than six months after the date of Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to All deputies assigned to court security have
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be completed the Supplemental CORE and are
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
☒ ☐ ☐
Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
Officer Training each year to comply with
this regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally,
many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please
refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and
text of regulations.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
☒ ☐ ☐
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The agency conducts annual training for
compliance with this regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Prisoners
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by A shift deployment for all court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations. facilities is managed and maintained at the
Martinez Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure
all shifts have adequate personnel
assigned.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Prisoners
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
be at least one female employee who shall be CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
immediately available and accessible to such females. Prisoners
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
The female staff is assigned throughout the
court facilities to assist and be readily
available for incarcerated female persons
when needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite inspection, BSCC
confirmed there is female staff assigned to
the court holding facility when incarcerated
females are at the facility. If female staff are
unavailable, the agency adjusts staffing
from other court-holding facilities to comply
with this regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel Prisoners
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff reviewed safety checks between
include, but are not limited to, the following: May 2023 through June 2023, to determine
☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. After
reviewing the documentation and
discussions with staff, BSCC staff has
determined the agency is compliant with this
regulation.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Prisoners
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility. The agency’s policy states, “When the cells
are in use, the assigned floor deputy (or
department bailiff) will be responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐ checking holding cells on their assigned
floor at least twice an hour (15 minutes for
juveniles and some prisoners classified with
mental health issues) to ensure the well-
being of all prisoners located in the holding
cell area.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks. Prisoners
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Court holding does not have sobering, cells
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as safety cells, or restraints defined by these
☐ ☐ ☒
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 regulations.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. Prisoners
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred; Prisoners
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Prisoners
number; and,
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The deputy will
document the time and location of each
security check on the log provided.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). Prisoners
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Prisoners
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Court Security Sergeant Duties
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks. The shift sergeant reviews the logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
All deputies complete the fire and life safety
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at training during their Supplemental core
least one person on duty at all times who meets the course. All deputies assigned to court-
training standards established by the Board for general holding facilities are current with the STC
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ annual training compliance. A shift
deployment for all court holding facilities is
managed and maintained at the Martinez
Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure all shifts
have adequate personnel assigned.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Prisoners
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Custody Services Bureau General Policy
and Procedure (CSB)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title CSP 4.01.01 Division Facilities and Stations
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ The Court Security Policy and Procedures
manual shall be made available to all employees. are reviewed and updated annually.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure was last reviewed and updated in 2022.
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSB Jail Manual
following: Court Security Policy and Procedure
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Manual
communications.
The agency’s policy and Organizational
Chart is online at:
☒ ☐ ☐
https://www.cocosheriff.org/about-
us/organizational-chart
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-
i/advanced-components/misc-
pages/search?q=policy
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
administrator/manager. CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies then log their findings on the
Courthouse Cell Log form.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Department Policy and Procedures 1.06.61
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Specific
holds.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSP 4.12.01General Duties & Martinez
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Specific
Penal Code Section 3407. CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
Prisoners
CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
Contra Costa Court Holding Facilities do not
have or use restraint chairs as defined in
these regulations. If restraints are needed,
☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding staff use soft restraints.
Persons requiring placement in a restraint
chair are returned to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
The agency's policy states pregnant
persons will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
and searches of the facility and incarcerated CSP 4.02.04 Key Control
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Prisoners
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and The agency completed a Contra Costa
external security measures of the facility including ☒ ☐ ☐ County Superior Court Security Assessment
security measures specific to prevention of sexual Report on all court-holding facilities that
abuse and sexual harassment. meets compliance requirements of this
regulation.
Completed: January 2023.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
these regulations; CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
suppression preplan developed and
reviewed by the local fire authority.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; General Policy and Procedure
1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.06.01 Report and Notification
Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.06.02 Pursuing Escapee
CSP 4.06.03 Reviewing Escapes
CSP Chapter Nine – Emergency
Management Plan
CSB 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
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(C) mass arrests; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSB 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
(D) natural disasters; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.10.01 Objectives and Operating
Times
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.08.46 Control of Weapons and
Armory Equipment.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
/Arrests
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
and sexual harassment. Prisoners
CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Policy
Manual and their CSP Policy Manual for
compliance with this regulation. CSP policy
states the Court Security Services is
committed to providing a safe, humane, and
secure environment free from sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
misconduct and shall maintain zero
tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse
and/or harassment in all its jail holding
facilities.
The agency’s policy states, “a. An intake
deputy will screen the inmate by asking the
PREA questions provided on the back of the
“Intake Live Scan Verification” form. The
intake deputy will refer the inmate to
classification if the inmate answers “Yes” to
any of the PREA questions provided.”
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
incarcerated persons. Prisoners
CSB 4.11.01 General Duties
CSB 2.11.11-Inmate Release Process
CSB 2.11.14 P.C. 849(b) Release
Procedures
CSB 2.11.15 Accelerated Release (PC
4024.1)
CSB 2.11.17 4011.7 and 4011.9 Hospital
Releases
CSB 2.11.18 Temporary Release and
Removal
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Prisoners
(Defendants) who are released on their
charges are still considered a prisoner until
the completion of C.S.B. Policy section:
2.11.11-Inmate Release Process. Prisoners
shall not be released from the courtroom. All
prisoners (Defendants) shall be transported
back to the jail in the same manner in which
they arrived in court per Court Security
Policy section: 4.02.03 – Security and
Control of Prisoners.”
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted). CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prisoners
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and (PREA)
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Persons incarcerated are informed on how to
incidents,
report sexual abuse and harassment during
their video orientation process. Persons
incarcerated are also given an inmate
handbook explaining the process.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons incarcerated have multiple ways of
reporting sexual abuse or harassment after
being assigned a housing module. Persons
incarcerated can report abuse or
harassment using the free Jail Crisis Hotline
(numbers with speed dial options are posted
in the housing modules), fill out an inmate
request, or verbally tell any jail staff
member.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
publicly posted at the facility.
information for the public or third-party
advocate to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of a person incarcerated. The
public or third-party advocate can file a
report verbally with any jail staff, use the Jail
☒ ☐ ☐
Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint in
writing to the agency.
Public members may also file a report on the
Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
prevention program developed by the facility
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
Prevention Program
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
present a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
The program shall include the following:
for compliance with this regulation.
The Contra Costa County Detention Health
Services Administrator (DHSA) serves as
the Health Authority for Contra Costa
County Detention facilities.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
personnel. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Staff receives training in recognizing the
☒ ☐ ☐ signs and symptoms of mental illness and
depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior. The initial training for all staff is
eight hours, with an annual follow-up
training that is two hours. The agency
provided signed training rosters for
compliance with this regulation.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
for compliance with this regulation. All
persons remanded to custody are screened
for medical and mental health at MDF.
CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process, a medical
questionnaire is completed by medical staff
for each person coming into custody. The
medical examination involves questions that
include current illnesses or health problems,
infectious diseases, medication taken,
special health requirements, drug and
alcohol use, and past or present treatment
of mental disorders or suicidal ideations.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
including placement in restrictive housing, following a CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Screening Procedures
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Screening Procedures
environment should be considered. 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit will be notified and will
arrange for the appropriate housing and
security needs. Classification staff will
continue to work with Medical/Mental Health
staff to determine the least restrictive forms
of housing for mental health inmates.”
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
procedures. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
attempts. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Medical Screening Procedures
including the development of a corrective action plan to CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
address deficiencies identified in the administrative Appraisal Screening
review. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “All incidents
involving suicide or suicide attempts will be
thoroughly reviewed by the management
☒ ☐ ☐ teams from medical, mental health, and
custody. This collaborative review will
determine the following, but is not limited to:
a. Was appropriate medical and mental
health care provided?
b. Were policies and procedures
followed?
c. Whether modification to policy and
procedures are needed.
d. To identify issues that require further
attention.”
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
from court as determined by the mental health director. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire suppression preplan developed and
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reviewed with the local fire authority.
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire CSP 4.01.02 Firearms / Weapons – Items of
department to be included as part of the policy and Evidence
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
Regulations Section 1029); CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
with two year retention of the inspection record;
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies log their findings on the
Courthouse Cell Log form.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of logs sent
electronically and logs provided during the
onsite inspection. BSCC staff determined
the agency to be in compliance with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Date of last fire inspection:
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
• A.F. Bray: 1/31/2022
☒ ☐ ☐ • Richard Arenson Justice Center:
6/25/2022
• Richmond: 11/23/2022
• Walnut Creek: 5/21/2022
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ AFBSC: CSP 4.09.06 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
people in the case of fire. If there is an emergency evacuation of the
☒ ☐ ☐ court holding facility, the persons are
transported to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
Due to the limited reports for the court-
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
holding facilities to review, BSCC staff
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
reviewed a sampling of several types of
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐
incident reports from the jail. During the
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
review, BSCC staff noted the reports for the
person.
courts and the jail contained the information
required in all sections of this regulation for
compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody The agency’s policy states, “The Custody
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall Services Bureau shall conduct a
include the facility administrator or designee, the health comprehensive investigation of the
administrator, the responsible physician and other health circumstances leading up to, during, and
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. following every inmate death, pursuant to
Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and California
☒ ☐ ☐ Code of Regulations 12525.” Deaths are
managed and investigated as outlined in the
Sheriff’s Office Manual Section 1.06.62
Police Involved Fatal or Serious Injury
Incidents.
Website link:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/home/showpubl
isheddocument/544/638126803127096697
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that
CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
require further study.
A review team comprised of the below-listed
personnel will review all in-custody deaths
within 30 days of an in-custody death.
• Facility Commander
☒ ☐ ☐ • Health Services Administrator
• County Counsel
• Treating Physician
• CAS Representative or Designee
• Other health care and supervision
staff relevant to the incident
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on
policy review and interviews with staff.
(b) Death of a Minor CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
lockup, or court holding facility:
Juveniles are not brought to or held in the
☒ ☐ ☐
custody of the Sheriff at this court-holding
facility. Juveniles remain in the custody of
Probation Department officials while in the
court facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and Persons who are remanded to custody from
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated the court are kept separated from persons
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while attending court from the various jails. People
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons from the jails are separated according to
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding their classification while in court.
facility.
CSB Chapter 12 Classification
2.12.01 Intake Classification
2.12.02 Reclassification
2.12.03 Facility Classification and
Capacities
2.12.04 Classification Records
2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
Recording
2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
Workers
☒ ☐ ☐
MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
Costa County. When an arrestee is brought
into custody, a booking deputy asks basic
informational questions before the
Classification Deputy and medical staff
interviews the person.
The agency has classification policies
designed to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories listed in this
regulation for compliance.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records at MDF,
including initial classification and
reclassification assessments. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff noted
that the reports contained all the required
information for compliance with this
regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Chapter 12 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
CSB 2.12.01 Intake Classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.12.02 Reclassification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall CSB 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
Remands/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
Medical Screening Procedures
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
evaluation is completed
Appraisal Screening
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
made of the person being booked as to whether the Remands/Arrests
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical Screening Procedures
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
other special medical problem identified by the health
Appraisal Screening
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
CSB 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
screening from.
Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
All persons remanded to custody are
interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Remands/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
All persons remanded to custody are
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Remands/Arrests
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
others or appear gravely disabled.
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy requires physical
examinations to be completed for a newly
committed person incarcerated brought into
custody or transferred from another facility.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Remands/Arrests
CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Inmates are
provided medical care from the time of
admission and throughout their period of
incarceration. This continuous care requires
timely physical examinations that include
medical screening and clinical history for
each admission and a complete physical
examination of each inmate within 14 days,
following admission.”
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
of the person in crisis or others. CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
Remands/Arrests
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Persons incarcerated who have or are
suspected of having developmental
disabilities are separated from the general
population, pending assessment to prevent
them from being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail
Policies and procedures must include:
incarcerated persons attending court.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
an incarcerated person’s health. CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit deputy will immediately
notify the following detention health services
☒ ☐ ☐
employees with each new Administrative
Management placement.”
1. Mental Health Program Chief
2. Mental Health Program Manager
3. Director of Detention Nursing
4. Detention Nursing Program Manager
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
incarcerated people who have: CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
The agency’s Administrative Management
and facility staff.
is employed as a protective measure to
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
ensure the safety of staff and persons
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
incarcerated and to maintain the facility's
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
security. The agency uses a phased
people, and facility staff.
approach for separation.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
PHASE 1: The Initial Phase of
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
Administrative Management. A restrictive
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
housing setting that, upon successful
escape.
☒ ☐ ☐ completion, an inmate can transfer from into
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
Phase 2.
incarcerated people.
PHASE 2: A less restrictive housing setting
with more privileges earned by good
behavior and successful completion of the
Phase 1 Administrative Management Plan.
The agency’s staff documents the
justification of why persons are placed in
administrative separation for compliance
with this regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
and MDF and determined the agency
complies with this regulation.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
staff.
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
evaluation of the need to continue placement in CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
Remands/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
Care
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
Appraisal Screening
developmental disabilities.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff. The agency’s
policy essentially states persons who have
☒ ☐ ☐ or are suspected of having developmental
disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment to
prevent them from being victimized by
potential predators.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on the
interviews with staff and the agency’s policy.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail-
incarcerated persons attending court.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
center for any incarcerated person suspected or CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Remands/Arrests
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Care
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “The health
authority or designee shall contact the
Regional Center of the East Bay on any
inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes
of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24
hours of such determination, excluding
holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint not used. If an inmate needs to be placed
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which into restraints, they will be transported to the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☐ ☐ ☒
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☐ ☐ ☒
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☐ ☐ ☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☐ ☐ ☒
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☐ ☐ ☒
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Specific
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the The agency's policy states pregnant inmates
policy shall include reference to the following: will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
CSB 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled
Medical Inmate Transportation
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
in recovery after delivery or termination of the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
Inmate Transportation
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
who is currently responsible for the medical care of 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
Inmate Transportation
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
pregnant people.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Attorney visit rooms are available at court
holding facilities, or an empty courtroom is
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ used for privacy and confidentiality.
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSB 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mail Regulations
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
MAINTENANCE CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the for contraband and inoperable fire
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and deputies then log their findings on the
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices Courthouse Cell Log form.
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS Juveniles are not held in or brought to this
☐ ☐ ☒
facility.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
☐ ☐ ☒
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
☐ ☐ ☒
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
☐ ☐ ☒
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0575
FACILITY: Richmond Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
First Floor
1-3 Holding 1986 3 - 15 (45) 10' X 15.5' X 8' 1 1 1 1
Notes: (Holding cells 1, 2 & 3); 23' bench establishes the capacity at 15 inmates (18” per inmate); newer, less restrictive
standards that took effect in 1986 establish the toilet-washbasin ratio at 1:16 inmates. This was an increase from the 1980
standard which was in effect at the time of construction and required a ratio of 1:8 inmates.
4 Holding 1986 1 - 3 (3) 7.3' X 8.5' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 4' bench establishes the capacity of 3 inmates (18” per inmate); square footage would be adequate for 6 inmates (10
square feet per inmate), with additional bench space.
Second Floor – Used for Juvenile Holding
1 Holding 1963 1 - 5 (5) 14' X 6.8' X 1 1
Notes: 7.5' bench establishes capacity at 5 inmates (18” per inmate)
2 Holding 1963 1 - 6 (6) 9.6' X 5.7' 1 1
Notes: 9' bench establishes the capacity at 6 inmates (18” per inmate)
*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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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0575
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Richmond Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1963: ☒ 1986: ☒ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Safety equipment is stored and locked in the
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety sergeant’s office.
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc..
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
☒ ☐ ☐
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
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1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. This facility was built prior to the 1986
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and regulation requirement for audio-video
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- monitoring. Staff conducts safety checks on
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding thirty minutes intervals.
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☐ ☐ ☒
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. Empty courtrooms are used when needed.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from
Sections 1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☒ ☐ ☐
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
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Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒
☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of Lockers are in the transportation sally port and
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐ the second-floor hallway.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation requirement for this 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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0576
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Walnut Creek Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Sliger and Sergeant Murray
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who All deputies assigned to court security have
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or completed the Supplemental CORE and are
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
specialized corrections training. Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Officer Training each year to comply with this
(b) jail operations liability; regulation.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
in any event not more than six months after the date of Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to All deputies assigned to court security have
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be completed the Supplemental CORE and are
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
☒ ☐ ☐
Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
Officer Training each year to comply with
this regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally,
many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please
refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and
text of regulations.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
☒ ☐ ☐
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The agency conducts annual training for
compliance with this regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Prisoners
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by A shift deployment for all court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations. facilities is managed and maintained at the
Martinez Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure
all shifts have adequate personnel
assigned.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Prisoners
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
be at least one female employee who shall be CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
immediately available and accessible to such females. Prisoners
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
The female staff is assigned throughout the
court facilities to assist and be readily
available for incarcerated female persons
when needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite inspection, BSCC
confirmed there is female staff assigned to
the court holding facility when incarcerated
females are at the facility. If female staff are
unavailable, the agency adjusts staffing
from other court-holding facilities to comply
with this regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel Prisoners
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff reviewed safety checks between
include, but are not limited to, the following: June 2023 to determine compliance with this
☒ ☐ ☐
regulation. After reviewing the
documentation and discussions with staff,
BSCC staff has determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Prisoners
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility. The agency’s policy states, “When the cells
are in use, the assigned floor deputy (or
department bailiff) will be responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐ checking holding cells on their assigned
floor at least twice an hour (15 minutes for
juveniles and some prisoners classified with
mental health issues) to ensure the well-
being of all prisoners located in the holding
cell area.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks. Prisoners
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Court holding does not have sobering cells,
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as safety cells, or restraints defined by these
☐ ☐ ☒
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 regulations.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. Prisoners
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred; Prisoners
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Prisoners
number; and,
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The deputy will
document the time and location of each
security check on the log provided.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). Prisoners
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Prisoners
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Court Security Sergeant Duties
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks. The shift sergeant reviews the logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
All deputies complete the fire and life safety
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at training during their Supplemental core
least one person on duty at all times who meets the course. All deputies assigned to court-
training standards established by the Board for general holding facilities are current with the STC
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ annual training compliance. A shift
deployment for all court holding facilities is
managed and maintained at the Martinez
Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure all shifts
have adequate personnel assigned.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Prisoners
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Custody Services Bureau General Policy
and Procedure (CSB)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title CSP 4.01.01 Division Facilities and Stations
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ The Court Security Policy and Procedures
manual shall be made available to all employees. are reviewed and updated annually.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure was last reviewed and updated in 2022.
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSB Jail Manual
following: Court Security Policy and Procedure
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Manual
communications.
The agency’s policy and Organizational
Chart is online at:
☒ ☐ ☐
https://www.cocosheriff.org/about-
us/organizational-chart
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-
i/advanced-components/misc-
pages/search?q=policy
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
administrator/manager. CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies then log their findings on the
Courthouse Cell Log form.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Department Policy and Procedures 1.06.61
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Specific
holds.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSP 4.12.01General Duties & Martinez
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Specific
Penal Code Section 3407. CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
Prisoners
CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
Contra Costa Court Holding Facilities do not
have or use restraint chairs as defined in
these regulations. If restraints are needed,
☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding staff use soft restraints.
Persons requiring placement in a restraint
chair are returned to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
The agency's policy states pregnant
persons will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
and searches of the facility and incarcerated CSP 4.02.04 Key Control
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Prisoners
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and The agency completed a Contra Costa
external security measures of the facility including ☒ ☐ ☐ County Superior Court Security Assessment
security measures specific to prevention of sexual Report on all court-holding facilities that
abuse and sexual harassment. meet compliance requirements of this
regulation.
Completed: January 2023
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
these regulations; CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
suppression preplan developed and
reviewed by the local fire authority.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; General Policy and Procedure
1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.06.01 Report and Notification
Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.06.02 Pursuing Escapee
CSP 4.06.03 Reviewing Escapes
CSP Chapter Nine – Emergency
Management Plan
CSB 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
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(C) mass arrests; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSB 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
(D) natural disasters; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.10.01 Objectives and Operating
Times
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.08.46 Control of Weapons and
Armory Equipment.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
/Arrests
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
and sexual harassment. Prisoners
CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Policy
Manual and their CSP Policy Manual for
compliance with this regulation. CSP policy
states the Court Security Services is
committed to providing a safe, humane, and
secure environment free from sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
misconduct and shall maintain zero
tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse
and/or harassment in all its jail holding
facilities.
The agency’s policy states, “a. An intake
deputy will screen the inmate by asking the
PREA questions provided on the back of the
“Intake Live Scan Verification” form. The
intake deputy will refer the inmate to
classification if the inmate answers ‘Yes’ to
any of the PREA questions provided.”
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
incarcerated persons. Prisoners
CSB 4.11.01 General Duties
CSB 2.11.11-Inmate Release Process
CSB 2.11.14 P.C. 849(b) Release
Procedures
CSB 2.11.15 Accelerated Release (PC
4024.1)
CSB 2.11.17 4011.7 and 4011.9 Hospital
Releases
CSB 2.11.18 Temporary Release and
Removal
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Prisoners
(Defendants) who are released on their
charges are still considered a prisoner until
the completion of C.S.B. Policy section:
2.11.11-Inmate Release Process. Prisoners
shall not be released from the courtroom. All
prisoners (Defendants) shall be transported
back to the jail in the same manner in which
they arrived in court per Court Security
Policy section: 4.02.03 – Security and
Control of Prisoners.”
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted). CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prisoners
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and (PREA)
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Persons incarcerated are informed on how to
incidents,
report sexual abuse and harassment during
their video orientation process. Persons
incarcerated are also given an inmate
handbook explaining the process.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons incarcerated have multiple ways of
reporting sexual abuse or harassment after
being assigned a housing module. Persons
incarcerated can report abuse or
harassment using the free Jail Crisis Hotline
(numbers with speed dial options are posted
in the housing modules), fill out an inmate
request, or verbally tell any jail staff
member.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
publicly posted at the facility.
information for the public or third-party
advocates to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of a person incarcerated. The
public or third-party advocate can file a
report verbally with any jail staff, use the Jail
☒ ☐ ☐
Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint in
writing to the agency.
Public members may also file a report on the
Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
prevention program developed by the facility
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
Prevention Program
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
present a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
The program shall include the following:
for compliance with this regulation.
The Contra Costa County Detention Health
Services Administrator (DHSA) serves as
the Health Authority for Contra Costa
County Detention facilities.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
personnel. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Staff receives training in recognizing the
☒ ☐ ☐ signs and symptoms of mental illness and
depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior. The initial training for all staff is
eight hours, with an annual follow-up
training that is two hours. The agency
provided signed training rosters for
compliance with this regulation.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
for compliance with this regulation. All
persons remanded to custody are screened
for medical and mental health at MDF.
CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process, a medical
questionnaire is completed by medical staff
for each person coming into custody. The
medical examination involves questions that
include current illnesses or health problems,
infectious diseases, medication taken,
special health requirements, drug and
alcohol use, and past or present treatment
of mental disorders or suicidal ideations.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
including placement in restrictive housing, following a CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Screening Procedures
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Screening Procedures
environment should be considered. 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit will be notified and will
arrange for the appropriate housing and
security needs. Classification staff will
continue to work with Medical/Mental Health
staff to determine the least restrictive forms
of housing for mental health inmates.”
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
procedures. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
attempts. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Medical Screening Procedures
including the development of a corrective action plan to CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
address deficiencies identified in the administrative Appraisal Screening
review. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “All incidents
involving suicide or suicide attempts will be
thoroughly reviewed by the management
☒ ☐ ☐ teams from medical, mental health, and
custody. This collaborative review will
determine the following, but not limited to:
a. Was appropriate medical and mental
health care provided?
b. Were policies and procedures
followed?
c. Whether modification to policy and
procedures is needed.
d. To identify issues that require further
attention.”
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
from court as determined by the mental health director. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire suppression preplan developed and
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reviewed with the local fire authority.
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire CSP 4.01.02 Firearms / Weapons – Items of
department to be included as part of the policy and Evidence
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
Regulations Section 1029); CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
with two year retention of the inspection record;
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies log their findings on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse Cell Log form.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of logs and
logs provided during the onsite inspection.
BSCC staff determined the agency to be in
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Date of last fire inspection:
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
A.F. Bray: 1/31/2022
☒ ☐ ☐ Richard Arenson Justice Center: 6/25/2022
Richmond: 11/23/2022
Walnut Creek: 5/21/2022
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ AFBSC: CSP 4.09.06 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
people in the case of fire. If there is an emergency evacuation of the
☒ ☐ ☐ court holding facility, the persons are
transported to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
Due to the limited reports for the court-
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
holding facilities to review, BSCC staff
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
reviewed a sampling of several types of
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐
incident reports from the jail. During the
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
review, BSCC staff noted the reports for the
person.
courts and the jail contained the information
required in all sections of this regulation for
compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody The agency’s policy states, “The Custody
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall Services Bureau shall conduct a
include the facility administrator or designee, the health comprehensive investigation of the
administrator, the responsible physician and other health circumstances leading up to, during, and
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. following every inmate death, pursuant to
Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and California
☒ ☐ ☐ Code of Regulations 12525.” Deaths are
managed and investigated as outlined in the
Sheriff’s Office Manual Section 1.06.62
Police Involved Fatal or Serious Injury
Incidents.
Website link:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/home/showpubl
isheddocument/544/638126803127096697
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that
CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
require further study.
A review team comprised of the below-listed
personnel will review all in-custody deaths
within 30 days of an in-custody death.
• Facility Commander
☒ ☐ ☐ • Health Services Administrator
• County Counsel
• Treating Physician
• CAS Representative or Designee
• Other health care and supervision
staff relevant to the incident
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on
policy review and interviews with staff.
(b) Death of a Minor CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
lockup, or court holding facility:
Juveniles are not brought to or held in the
☒ ☐ ☐
custody of the Sheriff at this court-holding
facility. Juveniles remain in the custody of
Probation Department officials while in the
court facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and Persons who are remanded to custody from
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated the court are kept separated from persons
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while attending court from the various jails. People
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons from the jails are separated according to
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding their classification while in court.
facility.
CSB Chapter 12 Classification
2.12.01 Intake Classification
2.12.02 Reclassification
2.12.03 Facility Classification and
Capacities
2.12.04 Classification Records
2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
Recording
2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
Workers
☒ ☐ ☐
MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
Costa County. When an arrestee is brought
into custody, a booking deputy asks basic
informational questions before the
Classification Deputy and medical staff
interviews the person.
The agency has classification policies
designed to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories listed in this
regulation for compliance.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records at MDF,
including initial classification and
reclassification assessments. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff noted
that the reports contained all the required
information for compliance with this
regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Chapter 12 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
CSB 2.12.01 Intake Classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.12.02 Reclassification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall CSB 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
Medical Screening Procedures
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
evaluation is completed
Appraisal Screening
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
made of the person being booked as to whether the /Arrests
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical Screening Procedures
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
other special medical problem identified by the health
Appraisal Screening
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
CSB 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
screening from.
Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
All persons remanded to custody are
interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the /Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
All persons remanded to custody are
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this /Arrests
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
others or appear gravely disabled.
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy requires physical
examinations to be completed for a newly
committed person incarcerated brought into
custody or transferred from another facility.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
/Arrests
CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Inmates are
provided medical care from the time of
admission and throughout their period of
incarceration. This continuous care requires
timely physical examinations that include
medical screening and clinical history for
each admission and a complete physical
examination of each inmate within 14 days,
following admission.”
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
of the person in crisis or others. CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
/Arrests
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Persons incarcerated who have or are
suspected of having developmental
disabilities are separated from the general
population, pending assessment to prevent
them from being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail-
Policies and procedures must include:
incarcerated persons attending court.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
an incarcerated person’s health. CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit deputy will immediately
notify the following detention health services
☒ ☐ ☐
employees with each new Administrative
Management placement.”
1. Mental Health Program Chief
2. Mental Health Program Manager
3. Director of Detention Nursing
4. Detention Nursing Program Manager
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
incarcerated people who have: CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
The agency’s Administrative Management
and facility staff.
is employed as a protective measure to
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
ensure the safety of staff and persons
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
incarcerated and to maintain the facility's
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
security. The agency uses a phased
people, and facility staff.
approach for separation.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
PHASE 1: The Initial Phase of
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
Administrative Management. A restrictive
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
housing setting that, upon successful
escape.
☒ ☐ ☐ completion, an inmate can transfer from into
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
Phase 2.
incarcerated people.
PHASE 2: A less restrictive housing setting
with more privileges earned by good
behavior and successful completion of the
Phase 1 Administrative Management Plan.
The agency’s staff documents the
justification of why persons are placed in
administrative separation for compliance
with this regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
and MDF and determined the agency
complies with this regulation.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
staff.
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
evaluation of the need to continue placement in CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
Care
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
Appraisal Screening
developmental disabilities.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff. The agency’s
policy essentially states persons who have
☒ ☐ ☐ or are suspected of having developmental
disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment to
prevent them from being victimized by
potential predators.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on the
interviews with staff and the agency’s policy.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail-
incarcerated persons attending court.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
center for any incarcerated person suspected or CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the /Arrests
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Care
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “The health
authority or designee shall contact the
Regional Center of the East Bay on any
inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes
of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24
hours of such determination, excluding
holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint not used. If an inmate needs to be placed
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which into restraints, they will be transported to the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☐ ☐ ☒
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☐ ☐ ☒
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☐ ☐ ☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☐ ☐ ☒
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☐ ☐ ☒
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Specific
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the The agency's policy states pregnant inmates
policy shall include reference to the following: will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐ follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
CSB 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled
Medical Inmate Transportation
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
in recovery after delivery or termination of the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
Inmate Transportation
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
who is currently responsible for the medical care of 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
Inmate Transportation
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
pregnant people.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Attorney visit rooms are available at court
holding facilities, or an empty courtroom is
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ used for privacy and confidentiality.
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSB 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mail Regulations
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
MAINTENANCE CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the for contraband and inoperable fire
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and deputies then log their findings on the
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices Courthouse Cell Log form.
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS Juveniles are not held in or brought to this
☐ ☐ ☒
facility.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
☐ ☐ ☒
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
☐ ☐ ☒
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0576
FACILITY: Walnut Creek Superior Court TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking 215 1973 1 - 10 (10) 14.5' X 7.3' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Square footage limits capacity to 10 inmates (10 square feet per inmate). Benches measure 11' and 10’ (10’ added
in September 2006) establishing capacity of 10 inmates (18" per inmate). Later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations
increase the toilet-washbasin ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of construction) to 1:16 inmates.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 1 to 215.
Booking 216 1973 1 - 6 (6) 15.5' X 11.5' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 9.2' bench establishes capacity at 6 inmates (18" per inmate). Later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase
the toilet-washbasin ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of construction) to 1:16 inmates. Square footage would allow
up to 16 inmates (10 square feet per inmate) with additional bench space.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 2 to 216.
Booking 220 1973 1 - 10 (10) 13.8' X 7.3' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Square footage limits capacity to 10 inmates (10 square feet per inmate). 14.6' bench establishes capacity at 10
inmates (18" per inmate); later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase the toilet-washbasin ratio from 1:8 inmates (in
effect at the time of construction) to 1:16 inmates.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 3 to 220.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0576
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Walnut Creek Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1973: ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Safety equipment is stored and locked in the
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety deputy’s office.
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
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A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
☒ ☐ ☐
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. This facility was built prior to the 1986
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and regulation requirement for audio-video
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- monitoring. Staff conducts safety checks on
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding thirty minutes intervals.
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☐ ☐ ☒
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. Empty courtrooms are used when needed.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from
Sections 1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
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1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☒ ☐ ☐
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Lockers are in the deputy’s office.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
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Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation requirement for this 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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0578
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Richard E. Arneson Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Sliger and Sergeant Oakley
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who All deputies assigned to court security have
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or completed the Supplemental CORE and are
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
specialized corrections training. Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Officer Training each year to comply with this
(b) jail operations liability; regulation.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
in any event not more than six months after the date of Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to All deputies assigned to court security have
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be completed the Supplemental CORE and are
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. in compliance with regulations by the BSCC
☒ ☐ ☐
Standards and Training for Corrections
division. All sworn staff are mandated to
attend at least 24 hours of POST Advanced
Officer Training each year to comply with
this regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally,
many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please
refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and
text of regulations.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Custody Services Bureau (CSB) 2.04.02
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Court Security Policy and Procedures (CSP)
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
☒ ☐ ☐
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The agency conducts annual training for
compliance with this regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Prisoners
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by A shift deployment for all court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations. facilities is managed and maintained at the
Martinez Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure
all shifts have adequate personnel
assigned.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Prisoners
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
be at least one female employee who shall be CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
immediately available and accessible to such females. Prisoners
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
The female staff is assigned throughout the
court facilities to assist and be readily
available for incarcerated female persons
when needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite inspection, BSCC
confirmed there is female staff assigned to
the court holding facility when incarcerated
females are at the facility. If female staff are
unavailable, the agency adjusts staffing
from other court-holding facilities to comply
with this regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel Prisoners
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff reviewed safety checks between
include, but are not limited to, the following: April 2023 through June 2023 to determine
☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. After
reviewing the documentation and
discussions with staff, BSCC staff has
determined the agency is compliant with this
regulation.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Prisoners
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility. The agency’s policy states, “When the cells
are in use, the assigned floor deputy (or
department bailiff) will be responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐ checking holding cells on their assigned
floor at least twice an hour (15 minutes for
juveniles and some prisoners classified with
mental health issues) to ensure the well-
being of all prisoners located in the holding
cell area.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks. Prisoners
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Court holding does not have sobering, cells
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as safety cells, or restraints defined by these
☐ ☐ ☒
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 regulations.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. Prisoners
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Prisoners
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred; Prisoners
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Prisoners
number; and,
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The deputy will
document the time and location of each
security check on the log provided.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). Prisoners
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Prisoners
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Court Security Sergeant Duties
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks. The shift sergeant reviews the logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
All deputies complete the fire and life safety
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at training during their Supplemental core
least one person on duty at all times who meets the course. All deputies assigned to court-
training standards established by the Board for general holding facilities are current with the STC
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ annual training compliance. A shift
deployment for all court holding facilities is
managed and maintained at the Martinez
Detention Facility (MDF) to ensure all shifts
have adequate personnel assigned.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSP 4.01.03 Report for Duty
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Prisoners
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Custody Services Bureau General Policy
and Procedure (CSB)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title CSP 4.01.01 Division Facilities and Stations
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ The Court Security Policy and Procedures
manual shall be made available to all employees. are reviewed and updated annually.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure was last reviewed and updated in 2022.
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSB Jail Manual
following: Court Security Policy and Procedure
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Manual
communications.
The agency’s policy and Organizational
Chart is online at:
☒ ☐ ☐
https://www.cocosheriff.org/about-
us/organizational-chart
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-
i/advanced-components/misc-
pages/search?q=policy
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
administrator/manager. CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies then log their findings on the
Courthouse Cell Log form.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Department Policy and Procedures 1.06.61
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Specific
holds.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSP 4.12.01General Duties & Martinez
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Specific
Penal Code Section 3407. CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
Prisoners
CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
Contra Costa Court Holding Facilities do not
have or use restraint chairs as defined in
these regulations. If restraints are needed,
☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding staff use soft restraints.
Persons requiring placement in a restraint
chair are returned to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
The agency's policy states pregnant
persons will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
and searches of the facility and incarcerated CSP 4.02.04 Key Control
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each CSP 4.04.01 Securing / Monitoring
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Prisoners
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and The agency completed a Contra Costa
external security measures of the facility including ☒ ☐ ☐ County Superior Court Security Assessment
security measures specific to prevention of sexual Report on all court-holding facilities that
abuse and sexual harassment. meets compliance requirements of this
regulation.
Completed: January 2023.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
these regulations; CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
suppression preplan developed and
reviewed by the local fire authority.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; General Policy and Procedure
1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.06.01 Report and Notification
Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.06.02 Pursuing Escapee
CSP 4.06.03 Reviewing Escapes
CSP Chapter Nine – Emergency
Management Plan
CSB 2.07.09 Hostage Plan
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(C) mass arrests; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSB 2.07.10 Civil Disturbances
(D) natural disasters; General Policy and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 1.06.23 Major Disaster Response
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.10.01 Objectives and Operating
Times
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.08.46 Control of Weapons and
Armory Equipment.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐ CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
/Arrests
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
and sexual harassment. Prisoners
CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Policy
Manual and their CSP Policy Manual for
compliance with this regulation. CSP policy
states the Court Security Services is
committed to providing a safe, humane, and
secure environment free from sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
misconduct and shall maintain zero
tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse
and/or harassment in all its jail holding
facilities.
The agency’s policy states, “a. An intake
deputy will screen the inmate by asking the
PREA questions provided on the back of the
“Intake Live Scan Verification” form. The
intake deputy will refer the inmate to
classification if the inmate answers “Yes” to
any of the PREA questions provided.”
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
incarcerated persons. Prisoners
CSB 4.11.01 General Duties
CSB 2.11.11-Inmate Release Process
CSB 2.11.14 P.C. 849(b) Release
Procedures
CSB 2.11.15 Accelerated Release (PC
4024.1)
CSB 2.11.17 4011.7 and 4011.9 Hospital
Releases
CSB 2.11.18 Temporary Release and
Removal
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Prisoners
(Defendants) who are released on their
charges are still considered a prisoner until
the completion of C.S.B. Policy section:
2.11.11-Inmate Release Process. Prisoners
shall not be released from the courtroom. All
prisoners (Defendants) shall be transported
back to the jail in the same manner in which
they arrived in court per Court Security
Policy section: 4.02.03 – Security and
Control of Prisoners.”
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Prisoners
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted). CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prisoners
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and (PREA)
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Persons incarcerated are informed on how to
incidents,
report sexual abuse and harassment during
their video orientation process. Persons
incarcerated are also given an inmate
handbook explaining the process.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons incarcerated have multiple ways of
reporting sexual abuse or harassment after
being assigned a housing module. Persons
incarcerated can report abuse or
harassment using the free Jail Crisis Hotline
(numbers with speed dial options are posted
in the housing modules), fill out an inmate
request, or verbally tell any jail staff
member.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CSB 2.08.49 Prison Rape Elimination Act
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
Signs are posted in the jail lobby with
publicly posted at the facility.
information for the public or third-party
advocate to report any sexual abuse or
harassment of a person incarcerated. The
public or third-party advocate can file a
report verbally with any jail staff, use the Jail
☒ ☐ ☐
Crisis Hotline or provide the complaint in
writing to the agency.
Public members may also file a report on the
Sheriff’s website link at:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/how-do-i/file-
an-online-police-report
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
prevention program developed by the facility
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
Prevention Program
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
present a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
The program shall include the following:
for compliance with this regulation.
The Contra Costa County Detention Health
Services Administrator (DHSA) serves as
the Health Authority for Contra Costa
County Detention facilities.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
personnel. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
Staff receives training in recognizing the
☒ ☐ ☐ signs and symptoms of mental illness and
depression that could lead to suicidal
behavior. The initial training for all staff is
eight hours, with an annual follow-up
training that is two hours. The agency
provided signed training rosters for
compliance with this regulation.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment. Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The Court Holding Facilities follow the policy
and procedures outlined in the CSB Manual
for compliance with this regulation. All
persons remanded to custody are screened
for medical and mental health at MDF.
CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process, a medical
questionnaire is completed by medical staff
for each person coming into custody. The
medical examination involves questions that
include current illnesses or health problems,
infectious diseases, medication taken,
special health requirements, drug and
alcohol use, and past or present treatment
of mental disorders or suicidal ideations.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CSP 4.05.01 Suicide and Prevention
including placement in restrictive housing, following a CSB 2.11.02 Introduction to Intake
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
CSB 2.11.03 Intake Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Screening Procedures
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and Medical
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Screening Procedures
environment should be considered. 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit will be notified and will
arrange for the appropriate housing and
security needs. Classification staff will
continue to work with Medical/Mental Health
staff to determine the least restrictive forms
of housing for mental health inmates.”
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
procedures. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
attempts. CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Medical Screening Procedures
including the development of a corrective action plan to CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
address deficiencies identified in the administrative Appraisal Screening
review. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
The agency’s policy states, “All incidents
involving suicide or suicide attempts will be
thoroughly reviewed by the management
☒ ☐ ☐ teams from medical, mental health, and
custody. This collaborative review will
determine the following, but not limited to:
a. Was appropriate medical and mental
health care provided?
b. Were policies and procedures
followed?
c. Whether modification to policy and
procedures are needed.
d. To identify issues that require further
attention.”
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
Medical Screening Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
from court as determined by the mental health director. CSB 2.13.10 Suicide Prevention
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Contra Costa Health Services Detention
Health Services Policy D 701 Suicide
Prevention Program
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Each court holding facility has a fire
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire suppression preplan developed and
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reviewed with the local fire authority.
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire CSP 4.01.02 Firearms / Weapons – Items of
department to be included as part of the policy and Evidence
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
Regulations Section 1029); CSP 4.09.01 Response Plan
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
with two year retention of the inspection record;
Deputies search the court holding cells daily
for contraband and inoperable fire
sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
deputies log their findings on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse Cell Log form.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of logs and
logs provided during the onsite inspection.
BSCC staff determined the agency to be in
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Date of last fire inspection:
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
• A.F. Bray: 1/31/2022
☒ ☐ ☐ • Richard Arenson Justice Center:
6/25/2022
• Richmond: 11/23/2022
• Walnut Creek: 5/21/2022
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ AFBSC: CSP 4.09.06 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
people in the case of fire. If there is an emergency evacuation of the
☒ ☐ ☐ court holding facility, the persons are
transported to the Martinez Detention
Facility (MDF).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
Due to the limited reports for the court-
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
holding facilities to review, BSCC staff
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
reviewed a sampling of several types of
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐
incident reports from the jail. During the
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
review, BSCC staff noted the reports for the
person.
courts and the jail contained the information
required in all sections of this regulation for
compliance.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSP 4.01.05 Crime Reports / Writing Formal
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody The agency’s policy states, “The Custody
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall Services Bureau shall conduct a
include the facility administrator or designee, the health comprehensive investigation of the
administrator, the responsible physician and other health circumstances leading up to, during, and
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. following every inmate death, pursuant to
Minimum Jail Standard 1046 and California
☒ ☐ ☐ Code of Regulations 12525.” Deaths are
managed and investigated as outlined in the
Sheriff’s Office Manual Section 1.06.62
Police Involved Fatal or Serious Injury
Incidents.
Website link:
https://www.cocosheriff.org/home/showpubl
isheddocument/544/638126803127096697
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness CSP 2.08.36 Inmate Death
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that
CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
require further study.
A review team comprised of the below-listed
personnel will review all in-custody deaths
within 30 days of an in-custody death.
• Facility Commander
☒ ☐ ☐ • Health Services Administrator
• County Counsel
• Treating Physician
• CAS Representative or Designee
• Other health care and supervision
staff relevant to the incident
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on
policy review and interviews with staff.
(b) Death of a Minor CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
lockup, or court holding facility:
Juveniles are not brought to or held in the
☒ ☐ ☐
custody of the Sheriff at this court-holding
facility. Juveniles remain in the custody of
Probation Department officials while in the
court facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CSP 4.05.03 Prisoner (Inmate) Death
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar CSB 2.08.36 Inmate Death
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Persons who are remanded to custody from
establish and implement a written plan designed to the court are kept separated from persons
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed attending court from the various jails. People
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and from the jails are separated according to
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated their classification while in court.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons CSB Chapter 12 Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding 2.12.01 Intake Classification
facility. 2.12.02 Reclassification
2.12.03 Facility Classification and
Capacities
2.12.04 Classification Records
2.12.05 Assignment of Hazard Codes
2.12.06 Inmate Telephone Monitoring /
Recording
2.12.07 Selection of Housing Unit Inmate
Workers
MDF is the only intake facility for Contra
Costa County. When an arrestee is brought
into custody, a booking deputy asks basic
informational questions before the
Classification Deputy and medical staff
☒ ☐ ☐
interviews the person.
The agency has classification policies
designed to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories listed in this
regulation for compliance.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records, including
initial and re-classification assessments.
During the documentation review, BSCC
staff noted the reports contained the
required information for compliance with
these regulations.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
classification screening records at MDF,
including initial classification and
reclassification assessments. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff noted
that the reports contained all the required
information for compliance with this
regulation.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Chapter 12 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
CSB 2.12.01 Intake Classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
CSB 2.12.02 Reclassification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall CSB 2.16.05 Inmate Appeals
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
Medical Screening Procedures
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
evaluation is completed
Appraisal Screening
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
made of the person being booked as to whether the /Arrests
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such CSB 2.11.05 Scope of Classification and
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical Screening Procedures
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
other special medical problem identified by the health
Appraisal Screening
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
CSB 2.13.09 Infectious Disease Notification
screening from.
Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
All persons remanded to custody are
interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the /Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
All persons remanded to custody are
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed and medically screened at MDF.
The Court Holding Facilities follow their
policy and the policies outlined in the CSB
Manual for compliance with this regulation.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this /Arrests
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
others or appear gravely disabled.
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy requires physical
examinations to be completed for a newly
committed person incarcerated brought into
custody or transferred from another facility.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
/Arrests
CSB 2.09.04 Mental Health Inmates
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
Appraisal Screening
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “Inmates are
provided medical care from the time of
admission and throughout their period of
incarceration. This continuous care requires
timely physical examinations that include
medical screening and clinical history for
each admission and a complete physical
examination of each inmate within 14 days,
following admission.”
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
of the person in crisis or others. CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
/Arrests
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
Care
CSB2.13.03 Inmate Medical/Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Appraisal Screening
Persons incarcerated who have or are
suspected of having developmental
disabilities are separated from the general
population, pending assessment to prevent
them from being victimized.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail
Policies and procedures must include:
incarcerated persons attending court.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
an incarcerated person’s health. CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
The agency’s policy states, “The
Classification Unit deputy will immediately
notify the following detention health services
☒ ☐ ☐
employees with each new Administrative
Management placement.”
1. Mental Health Program Chief
2. Mental Health Program Manager
3. Director of Detention Nursing
4. Detention Nursing Program Manager
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
incarcerated people who have: CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
The agency’s Administrative Management
and facility staff.
is employed as a protective measure to
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
ensure the safety of staff and persons
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
incarcerated and to maintain the facility's
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
security. The agency uses a phased
people, and facility staff.
approach for separation.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
PHASE 1: The Initial Phase of
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
Administrative Management. A restrictive
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
housing setting that, upon successful
escape.
☒ ☐ ☐ completion, an inmate can transfer from into
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
Phase 2.
incarcerated people.
PHASE 2: A less restrictive housing setting
with more privileges earned by good
behavior and successful completion of the
Phase 1 Administrative Management Plan.
The agency’s staff documents the
justification of why persons are placed in
administrative separation for compliance
with this regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of reports
and MDF and determined the agency
complies with this regulation.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
staff.
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CSP 4.03.01 Statutory Segregation
evaluation of the need to continue placement in CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
CSP 4.13.02 Court Remand
CSB 2.09.02 Administrative Management
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
/Arrests
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
Care
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
Appraisal Screening
developmental disabilities.
During the intake process at MDF, persons
incarcerated are interviewed and medically
screened by facility staff. The agency’s
policy essentially states persons who have
☒ ☐ ☐ or are suspected of having developmental
disabilities shall be separated from the
general population pending assessment to
prevent them from being victimized by
potential predators.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation based on the
interviews with staff and the agency’s policy.
Persons who are remanded to custody from
the court are kept separated from jail-
incarcerated persons attending court.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CSP 4.03.02 Administrative Segregation
center for any incarcerated person suspected or CSP 4.20.01 Procedure Court Remands
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the /Arrests
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
CSB 2.13.01 Medical and Mental Health
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Care
CSB 2.13.03 Inmate Medical/ Health
Appraisal Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s policy states, “The health
authority or designee shall contact the
Regional Center of the East Bay on any
inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes
of diagnosis and/or treatment within 24
hours of such determination, excluding
holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSB 2.08.21 Use of Restraint Chair
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint not used. If an inmate needs to be placed
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which into restraints, they will be transported to the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☐ ☐ ☒
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☐ ☐ ☒
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☐ ☐ ☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☐ ☐ ☒
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☐ ☐ ☒
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSP 4.02.03 Security and Control of
Prisoners
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSP 4.12.01 General Duties & Martinez
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Specific
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the The agency's policy states pregnant inmates
policy shall include reference to the following: will not be restrained while being
transported, pursuant to CSB Policy and
Procedure Section: 2.08.29 – Inmate
Transports. The Court Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐ follow their policy and the policies outlined in
the CSB Manual for compliance with this
regulation.
CSB 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
CSB 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
CSB 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
CSB 2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled
Medical Inmate Transportation
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
in recovery after delivery or termination of the 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
Inmate Transportation
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
who is currently responsible for the medical care of 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐ 2.08.29 Inmate Transports
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
Inmate Transportation
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 2.08.22 Use of Special Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, 2.08.24 Prone Restraints
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
2.08.29 Inmate Transports
pregnant people.
2.13.12 Emergency/Unscheduled Medical
Inmate Transportation
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Attorney visit rooms are available at court
holding facilities, or an empty courtroom is
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ used for privacy and confidentiality.
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSB 2.17.01 Inmate Correspondence and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mail Regulations
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSP 4.01.02 Division Facilities and Stations
MAINTENANCE CSP 4.04.01 Securing and Monitoring
Prisoners
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Deputies search the court holding cells daily
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the for contraband and inoperable fire
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of sprinklers, lights, doors, and locks. The
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and deputies then log their findings on the
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices Courthouse Cell Log form.
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS Juveniles are not held in or brought to this
☐ ☐ ☒
facility.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
☐ ☐ ☒
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
☐ ☐ ☒
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the ☐ ☐ ☒
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0578
FACILITY: Richard E. Arnason Justice Center (Pittsburg) TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/13/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Applicabl EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell # Total DIMENSIONS
Location e
Type Cells RC (L x W x H)
Standards # Beds RC T U W F S
Basement (Adult)
1 H 2005 1 (14) (14) 12 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space 305 inches. RC is based on cell measurements.
2 H 2005 1 (14) (14 12 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 305 inches. RC is based on cell measurements.
3 H 2005 1 (16) (16) 16 x 19 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 312 inches. RC is based on regulations maximum number of inmates allowable in a cell.
4 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space.
5 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space.
6 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 57 inches. RC is based on
7 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space
8 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 65 inches. RC based on bench space
9 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10 x 7 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 95 inches. RC based on bench space.
10 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10 x 8 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 97 inches. RC based on bench space.
Basement (Juvenile)
Notes: 2016-2018 inspection cycle. These cells have never been used.
1 H 2005 1 (6) (6) 12 x 9 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 110 inches. RC based on bench space.
2 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 12 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC based on bench space.
3 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 70 inches. RC based on bench space
*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
Applicabl EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell # Total DIMENSIONS
Location e
Type Cells RC (L x W x H)
Standards # Beds RC T U W F S
4 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 70 inches. RC based on bench space
2nd floor 1 1 1
1A H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2B H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2C H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2D H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0578
FACILITY NAME: Contra Costa County Richard E. Arnason Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 6/16/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Safety equipment is stored and locked in the
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety sergeant’s office.
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of ☒
☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
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A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
☒ ☐ ☐
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the design criteria for furnishings and equipment from
Sections 1231.3.1, 1231.3.2, 1231.3.3, 1231.3.6, 1231.3.10 and 1231.3.12.
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1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☒ ☐ ☐
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Lockers are located in the hallway and the
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the sally port.
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
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Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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