BSCC
Contra Costa SHRF CI (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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Initial Inspection Report
2025-2026 Biennial Inspection Cycle
Date of Exit Briefing: 10/3/2025 Inspection Type: Comprehensive
County: Contra Costa
Facility Name(s): Martinez Det Fac, Arnason Court, Walnut Creek Court
BSCC #(s): 0440, 0578, 0576 BSCC Type: II
Facility Representatives: Lt. Balea & Lt. Holland
BSCC Field Representative: James Peak
Corrective Action Plan Required? YES DATE CAP DUE TO BSCC: 11/7/2025
Current Items of Noncompliance
Title 15. Section Description
(Martinez Det Fac) – Safety checks were not
§ 1055. Use of Safety Cell
“performed at random intervals”
(Martinez Det Fac) – Safety checks were not
§ 1056. Use of Sobering Cell
“performed at random intervals”
(Martinez Det Fac) – Safety checks were not
§ 1058. Use of Restraint Devices
“performed at random intervals”
(Martinez Det Fac) – The requirement of 10 hours of
§ 1065. Exercise and Out of Cell Time
out of cell time and exercise was not met.
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(Richard E. Arnason Courthouse) – (d) Safety checks
§ 1027.5 Safety Checks
shall occur at random or varied intervals.
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