BSCC
Del Norte SHRF County Jail (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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September 19, 2025
Garrett Scott, Sheriff-Coroner
Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office
650 Fifth Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, DEL NORTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Scott:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and the
following facility was inspected on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 :
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Del Norte County Detention Facility 0640 II
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to inspections by the Board of State and Community Corrections (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 the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Title 15 Section §1027. Number of Personnel
The agency is unable to routinely complete safety checks within the 60-minute
requirement due to a lack of staffing.
Title 15 Section §1027.5 (b) Safety Checks
Safety checks are not conducted within the required 60-minute time frame
Title 15 Section §1056. Use of Sobering Cell
1) At the time of the onsite inspection, Sobering Cell #1 was being utilized for an
individual under medical observation not relating to intoxication.
2) Observation logs do not reflect medical or custodial evaluation for continued
retention for placements of more than six (6) hours.
Garrett Scott
Sheriff-Coroner
Page 2
Title 15 Section §1065. Exercise and Out of Cell Time
Agency does not offer exercise over a seven (7) day period.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best
practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report
for noncompliance items found during the inspection.
* * *
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you or your staff. I can be reached at
traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or (916) 956-3682
Sincerely,
TRACI KESSLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Del Norte County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Del Norte County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Del Norte County*
County Administrator, Del Norte County*
Jennifer Owen, Captain, Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0640 Del Norte SHRF Detention Facility II CI LTR 25-26
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:0640
FACILITY NAME: Del Norte County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Owens
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 7/23/2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as The 25-26 inspection will be conducted on August 20,
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the 2025.
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III 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
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency is noncompliant with this
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation regulation due to not having sufficient staffing
and operation of the programs and activities required by to ensure the implementation and operation of
these regulations. the programs and activities required by these
regulations. The agency is unable to routinely
☐ ☒ ☐
complete safety checks within the hourly
requirements of regulation 1027.5 Safety
Checks
Currently, the agency has one (1) vacant
position and three (3) personnel out on
extended leave.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. It is the policy and practice of the Del Norte
County Sheriff’s Office (DNCSO) that one (1)
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
☒ ☐ ☐ female custodial personnel is scheduled to be
on duty each shift. In addition, the
Correctional Captain (female) is onsite and
available to respond, during weekly business
hours, as needed.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall 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 504 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 504 Safety Checks
between safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
safety check logs from January 1, 2024 – May
1, 2025. Of the logs reviewed, there were a
☐ ☒ ☐ significant number of late or missed checks.
BSCC staff determined that the agency is
noncompliant with this regulation due to not
routinely completing safety checks within the
required 60-minute time frame.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 504 Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 This facility does not have safety cells.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504 Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check 504 Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 504 Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns The Correctional Captain conducts weekly
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, audit reviews of all security checks.
safety checks.
☒ ☐ ☐ An agency-wide directive from the
Correctional Captain was distributed to
custodial staff on July 9, 2025, reiterating the
importance and expectation for all custodial
staff to complete and document safety checks
within the required timeframe.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 402 Fire Safety
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 402 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 402 Fire Safety
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff,
when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
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These policies shall cover the following key elements: 402 Fire Safety
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application.
BSCC staff conducted a comprehensive
review of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office
Custody Policy and Procedure Manual. At the
time of the review, it was noted that the
agency’s policies did not contain the required
language required in this regulation.
☒ ☐ ☐ The Correctional Captain provided BSCC
staff with a directive that was distributed to all
staff on May 19, 2025, reflecting the updated
language contained in the regulation. The
agency is currently updating their existing
policy and will provide BSCC staff with an
approved copy.
The agency is compliant with all sections of
this regulation.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 402 Fire Safety
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐
a central location and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon 402 Fire Safety
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective 402 Fire Safety
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
☒ ☐ ☐
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 402 Fire Safety
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 402 Fire Safety
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative 402 Fire Safety
medical responders are present when a person is
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy and Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Wellpath Policy Manual
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Jail Inmate Handbook (revised 3/25)
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Date of last review: 8/26/2023
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 100 Organizational Structure and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility
following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 106 Annual Facility Inspection
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 512 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes 512.3.8 Restrictions on The Use of a
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. 512.3.9 Restrictions on The Use of a Choke
Hold
513 Use of Restraints
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 513 Use of Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ 514 Electronic Restraints
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 502 Reception
received persons for release. 509 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
522 End of Term Release
735 Release Planning
(6) Security and control including physical counts 106 Annual Facility Inspection
and searches of the facility and incarcerated 309 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
persons, contraband control, and key control. 211 Key and Electronic Access Device
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Control
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ 501 Counts
measures. The review and evaluation shall include 515 Searches
internal and external security measures of the facility 515.6 Contraband Searches
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Annual Security review: 5/30/2025
(7) Emergency procedures include: 402 Fire Safety
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 216 Perimeter Security
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐
400 Facility Emergencies
501 Counts
(C) mass arrests; 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
Jail
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(D) natural disasters; 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
404 Evacuation Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 404 Emergency Power and
☒ ☐ ☐
and, Communications
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 507 Management of Weapons and Control
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Devices
security devices. 513 Use of Force
(8) Suicide Prevention. Chapter 7 Medical-Mental Health
722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 109 Discriminatory Harassment
and sexual harassment.
309 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
☒ ☐ ☐ 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
1003 Counseling Services
Jail Inmate Handbook
Wellpath F-06 Response to Sexual Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 309 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after 1003 Counseling Services
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. Wellpath F-06 Response to Sexual Abuse
Jail Inmate Handbook
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 522 End of Term Release
incarcerated persons. 735 Release Planning
1015 Work Release Program
☒ ☐ ☐ 1012 Resources for Released Persons
1013 Therapeutic Community Treatment
Wellpath E-10 Discharge Planning and
Release Medications
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 309 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be 707 Health Appraisals
limited to, the following: 1003 Counseling Services
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Jail Inmate Handbook
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Wellpath F-06 Response to Sexual Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 309 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
family, community members, and other interested Jail Inmate Handbook
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Wellpath F-06 Response to Sexual Abuse
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. The agency has the custody manual on its
website with a PREA policy and reporting
☒ ☐ ☐
methods for uninvolved persons incarcerated,
family members, community members, and
other interested third parties to report sexual
abuse or sexual harassment. The public can
also report through the Sheriff’s Department
webpage under “Submit A Tip”.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 313 Support Personnel Training
508 Juvenile Housing
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 709 Transfer Screening
prevention program developed by the facility 710 Medical Screening
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ 711 Mental Health Services
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who 727 Continuation of Care
present a suicide risk. Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
The program shall include the following: Intervention Program
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 313 Support Personnel Training
personnel. 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Initial Suicide Prevention training is provided
during the “Corrections Officer Core Course”
as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR.
Wellpath conducted a four-hour Suicide
Prevention training for all custodial personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
on June 3, 2025.
All custodial staff participated in a Lexipol self-
paced virtual Suicide Prevention training in
June 2025.
BSCC staff reviewed the training rosters for
both training courses. Based on the review of
agency policy and training records, BSCC
staff determined that the agency is compliant
with all sections of this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 710 Medical Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment. 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 505 Special Management Incarcerated
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Persons.
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
703Referrals and Coordination of
classification.
Specialty Care
710 Medical Screening
712 Mental Health Screening and
☒ ☐ ☐
Evaluation
722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among 505 Special Management Incarcerated
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Persons.
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide 703 Referrals and Coordination of
risk. Specialty Care
710 Medical Screening
712 Mental Health Screening and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation
722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 710 Medical Screening
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered. Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 710 Medical Screening
722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 710 Medical Screening
procedures. 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and attempts. 710 Medical Screening
722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
administrator, including the development of a corrective 727 Continuation of Care
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the 728 Continuous Quality Improvement
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative review. Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath A-06 Continuous Quality
Improvement Program
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
727 Continuation of Care
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
Intervention Program
Wellpath A-06 Continuous Quality
Improvement Program
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(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
from court as determined by the mental health director. Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention Program
Wellpath A-06 Continuous Quality
Improvement Program
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 400 Facility Emergencies
402 Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 402 Fire Safety
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 402 Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
BSCC staff reviewed facility fire inspection
☒ ☐ ☐ logs from January 2024 – May 2025.
BSCC staff confirmed that the retention policy
for fire inspection logs is two (2) years.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 402 Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which require
inspections at least once every two years; Date of inspection: 6/30/2025
It should be noted that the inspection
conducted by the Fire Chief of the Cresent
☒ ☐ ☐ City Fire & Rescue noted five (5) areas of
noncompliance.
BSCC staff were informed that the agency is
currently working to remediate the
deficiencies. Cresent City Fire & Rescue will
conduct required follow-up inspections.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 404 Evacuation Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation maps are located in binders at
each officer workstation.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402 Fire Safety
people in the case of fire.
The agency has an agreement with CDCR to
transfer persons incarcerated to the local
☒ ☐ ☐ prison in the event of an emergency
evacuation.
BSCC staff confirmed that the agreement is
still in effect.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management System
501 Counts
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics
☒ ☐ ☐
accounting system which reflects the monthly average
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people
by gender and juvenile status.
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Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 500 Population Management System
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS 209 Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of records
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for and determined the agency is compliant with
the maintenance of individual records for each all sections of this regulation. The agency
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ keeps records on paper and electronically.
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 209 Incarcerated Person Records
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at 309 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 210 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident reports from November 2024 – May
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other All reports reviewed contained the required
person. information. BSCC staff determined that the
agency is compliant with all sections of this
regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 210 Report Preparation
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 210 Report Preparation
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 218 News Media Relations
219 Community Relations and Public
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 219 Community Relations and Public
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Information
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 219 Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Information
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(3) 1062, Visiting 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
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(4) 1063, Correspondence 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(5) 1064, Library Service 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings Information
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(10) 1069, Orientation 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(12) 1071, Voting 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(13) 1072, Religious Observance 219 Community Relations and Public
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Information
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure 219 Community Relations and Public
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Information
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 219 Community Relations and Public
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Information
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 219 Community Relations and Public
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Persons Information
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 219 Community Relations and Public
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Information
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 219 Community Relations and Public
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Information
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 219 Community Relations and Public
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Information
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
517.5 In-Custody Death Review
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy 704 Emergency Health Care Services
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
reporting requirements of Government Code section Wellpath A-09 Procedure in the Event of a
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
BSCC staff conducted a comprehensive
review of the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office
Custody Policy and Procedure Manual. At the
time of the review, it was noted that the
agency’s policies did not contain the required
language required in this regulation.
☒ ☐ ☐
Existing policy has not been updated to
include the reporting requirements that the
agency shall submit a copy of the report to the
BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death.
The Correctional Captain provided BSCC
staff with a directive that was distributed to all
staff on July 9, 2025, reflecting the updated
language contained in the regulation. The
agency is currently updating their existing
policy and will provide BSCC staff with an
approved copy.
The agency is compliant with all sections of
this regulation.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and 517.5 In-Custody Death Review
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Wellpath A-09 Procedure in the Event of a
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Death
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to 517.5 In-Custody Death Review
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. Wellpath A-09 Procedure in the Event of a
Death
Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the 517.5 In-Custody Death Review
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility 722 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review Wellpath A-09 Procedure in the Event of a
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Death
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
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The initial review report shall contain the following 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
information: 517.5 In-Custody Death Review
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
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(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect 517.5 In-Custody Death Review
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility 508.12 Serious Illness or Injury of a
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 Juvenile
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Wellpath A-09 Procedure in the Event of a
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements Death
set forth in these regulations.
Juveniles are not held at this facility.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 209 Incarcerated Person Records
509 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, 710 Medical Screening
or III facility shall develop and implement a written 712 Mental Health Screening and
classification plan designed to properly assign Evaluation
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
according to the categories of gender identity, age, Wellpath B-07 Communications on
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Patients' Health Needs
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Wellpath F-08 Verification and
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or Accommodation of Disability
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 509 Classification
and implement a classification system which will include 209 Incarcerated Person Records
the use of classification officers or a classification 509 Classification
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated 710 Medical Screening
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and 712 Mental Health Screening and
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as Evaluation
much information as is available about and from the 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of Wellpath B-07 Communications on
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility Patients' Health Needs
administrator or designee. Each person may request a Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
review of their classification plan no more than 30 days Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
from their last review. Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
and Evaluation
deleted.
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of Disability
The agency’s policy states once a person is
classified and housed, they may appeal the
decision of the correctional classification
officer. The policy also indicates that the
correctional classification officer shall review
the status of all persons in custody
incarcerated in the facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 505 Special Management Incarcerated
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Persons.
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety 509 Classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 709 Transfer Screening
710 Medical Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 712 Mental Health Screening and
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Evaluation
procedures specifying those symptoms that require 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a 714 Communicable Diseases
medical evaluation is completed. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 709 Transfer Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the 710 Medical Screening
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such 712 Mental Health Screening and
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Evaluation
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
other special medical problem identified by the health ☒ ☐ ☐ 714 Communicable Diseases
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
screening from. Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 509 Classification
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 709 Transfer Screening
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated 710 Medical Screening
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of 712 Mental Health Screening and
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Evaluation
713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath 110 B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of Disability
The DNCSO contracts medical services with
Wellpath Healthcare Services.
Wellpath medical staff conduct a
comprehensive behavioral health screening
at intake, prior to housing.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 709 Transfer Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 710 Medical Screening
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this 712 Mental Health Screening and
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Evaluation
others or appear gravely disabled. 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Incarcerated persons (I/P) experiencing a
behavioral health crisis or who need to be
cleared prior to housing are sent to Sutter
Health for mental health clearance.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Chapter 7 Medical-Mental Health
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next 709 Transfer Screening
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. 710 Medical Screening
712 Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
714 Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 505 Special Management Incarcerated
safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons.
Chapter 7 Medical-Mental Health
709 Transfer Screening
710 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐ 712 Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons.
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Intervention Program
administrative separation of incarcerated people. Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of Disability
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
The agency’s policy contains criteria and
circumstances for placement in administrative
separation housing.
Policies and procedures must include: 505 Special Management Incarcerated
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons.
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of 600 Discipline
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Intervention Program
staff. Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
The agency does not have separation
housing. Mainline housing cells are used for
separation when needed. Privileges are not
denied to people placed in separation
housing.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 505 Special Management Incarcerated
an incarcerated person’s health. Persons.
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
Intervention Program
Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for 505 Special Management Incarcerated
incarcerated people who have: Persons
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or 509 Classification
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in 209 Incarcerated Person Records
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and Intervention Program
facility staff. Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or and Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
people, and facility staff. Wellpath F-08 Verification and
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or Accommodation of Disability
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted BSCC staff reviewed a sample of
escape. classification reports and determined the
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other agency is compliant with all sections of this
incarcerated people. regulation.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of 505 Special Management Incarcerated
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Persons
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility 509 Classification
staff. 209 Incarcerated Person Records
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of Disability
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 505 Special Management Incarcerated
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Persons
administrative separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 509 Classification
209 Incarcerated Person Records
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL There are no cells of this type at the facility.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the There are no cells of this type at the facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies 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 punishment There are no cells of this type at the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the There are no cells of this type at the facility.
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
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(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as There are no cells of this type at the facility.
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time 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 health There are no cells of this type at the facility.
care staff shall obtain a mental health
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 There are no cells of this type at the facility.
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
☐ ☐ ☒
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure There are no cells of this type at the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to There are no cells of this type at the facility.
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
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 520 Safety and Sobering Cells
Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Retention
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety Withdrawal and Treatment
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
At the time of the onsite inspection, Sobering
Cell #1 was being utilized for an individual
under medical observation not relating to
☐ ☒ ☐ intoxication.
A review of suicide watch logs reflected that
sobering cells are routinely utilized for non-
intoxicated individuals experiencing a
behavioral health crisis. The agency is
noncompliant during the times when the
sobering cells are utilized for purposes other
than the safe holding of intoxicated
individuals.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon 520 Safety and Sobering Cells
as they are able to continue the admission 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 520 Safety and Sobering Cells
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent Retention
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
regulations. Withdrawal and Treatment
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
Sobering Cell logs from January 2024 - May
☐ ☒ ☐
2025. Of the logs reviewed, six (6) separate
placements exceeded six (6) hours with no
documented evidence of a medical or
custodial evaluation as required.
A finding of noncompliance is based on the
lack of documentation reflecting the required
evaluations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must 520 Safety and Sobering Cells
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
Retention
Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
Withdrawal and Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
Sobering Cell logs from January 2024 - May
2025. There were no instances where an
individual remained in a sobering cell for more
than 12 hours.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the 520 Safety and Sobering Cells
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
hour. Such observation shall be documented. Withdrawal and Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
Sobering Cell logs from January 2024 - May
2025. All logs reviewed reflected documented
direct visual observation no less than every
30 minutes.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Wellpath Medical Pre-Screening form
505 Special Management Incarcerated
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Persons.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Chapter 7 Medical-Mental Health
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and 709 Transfer Screening
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with 710 Medical Screening
developmental disabilities. 711 Mental Health Services
712 Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐ 721.3 Incarcerated Person Assistants
731 Incarcerated Person Health Care
Communication
Wellpath A-01 Access to Care
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of Disability
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The health authority or designee shall contact the Wellpath Medical Pre-Screening form
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or 505 Special Management Incarcerated
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Persons.
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Chapter 7 Medical-Mental Health
709 Transfer Screening
710 Medical Screening
711 Mental Health Services
712 Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐
721.3 Incarcerated Person Assistants
731 Incarcerated Person Health Care
Communication
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention Program
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-03 Mental Health Services
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of Disability
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of Force
513 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 514 Electronic Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which The agency utilizes a WRAP device as
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or During this inspection cycle, there were no
other restraint devices when used to restrain incidents requiring the use of a restraint
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility device.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff. Compliance with all sections of this regulation
is based on the review of agency policy.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: 513 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 513 Use of Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐ 513 Use of Restraints
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 513 Use of Restraints
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 513 Use of Restraints
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 513 Use of Restraints
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 513 Use of Restraints
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 513 Use of Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 513 Use of Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
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 513 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention 513 Use of Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 513 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement. Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 513 Use of Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
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 513 Use of Restraints
consultation with responsible health care staff Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
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 513 Use of Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 513 Use of Restraints
placement in restraints shall be documented and Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
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.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 513 Use of Restraints
Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 513 Use of Restraints
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 513 Use of Restraints
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 513 Use of Restraints
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 513 Use of Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
pregnant people. Pregnant Patient
☒ ☐ ☐ At the time of the onsite inspection, there were
no pregnant I/Ps in custody. Compliance with
this section of the regulation is based on a
review of agency policy, review of posted
notices within the female housing unit, and
interviews with staff.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 521 Biological Samples
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized No force was used to collect DNA during the
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection cycle.
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to Compliance with this regulation is based on
☒ ☐ ☐
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or policy review and interviews with staff.
palm print impressions from individuals who are required
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 521 Biological Samples
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force 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 by 521 Biological Samples
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts 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 521 Biological Samples
authorization of the facility watch commander or
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 521 Biological Samples
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including 512 Use of Force
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.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1006 Education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 1017 Religious Programs
plan and shall request appropriate public officials an 509 Classification
education program for incarcerated persons.
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When such services are not made available by the 1006 Education, Vocation, and
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ Rehabilitation
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or 1006 Education, Vocation, and
vocational, or both, education of housed people. Rehabilitation
☒ ☐ ☐
DNCSO have contracted with a third-party
provider to provide GED course work for the
individual tablets currently in use in the
housing units.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1006 Education, Vocation, and
established. Modified academic or vocational Rehabilitation
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING 1011 Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 1011 Visitation
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV 1011 Visitation
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 1011 Visitation
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Any visitation that is denied or terminated
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled early on the reasonable grounds that the visit
visits and document such review. may endanger the security of the facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
have the actions and reasons documented. A
copy of the documentation will be placed into
the incarcerated person's file, and another
copy will be forwarded to the Corrections
Lieutenant (15 CCR 1062).”
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 1011 Visitation
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 1011 Visitation
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 1011 Visitation
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
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(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 1011 Visitation
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒ ☐ ☐
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only 1011 Visitation
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; On-site barrier, supplemented with tablets
Visitation hours; 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two (2) 30-minute visits per week
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visitation may be denied or terminated by a
supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the
security of the facility or there is other good
cause (15 CCR 1062). Danger to the security
of the facility or other good causes include but
are not limited to the following:
(a) The visitor appears to be under the
influence of drugs and/or alcoholic
beverages.
(b) The visitor refuses to submit to being
searched.
(c) The visitor or incarcerated person violates
facility rules or posted visiting rules.
(d) The visitor fails to supervise and maintain
control of any minors accompanying the
visitor to the facility.
(e) Visitors attempting to enter this facility with
contraband will be denied a visit and may face
criminal charges
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1009 Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 1009 Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 1009 Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, 1009 Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
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(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1009 Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
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 1008 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies A book cart is passed around the housing
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV modules every Tuesday. Books, periodicals,
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined and games are also available on individual
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ tablets within each housing unit.
include access to the following resources via paper
documents or through electronic media and include
current information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
1010 Telephone Access
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Exercise Schedule
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of Jail Inmate Handbook
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of
seven days to include: BSCC staff reviewed housing unit exercise
☐ ☒ ☐ schedules and conducted interviews with
I/Ps.
A finding of noncompliance was determined
based on the agency providing exercise time
in one (1) three-hour block every seven (7)
days.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security. Jail Inmate Handbook
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 1008 Library Services
WRITINGS 1009 Mail
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal 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 any 1008 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; 1009 Mail
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(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 1008 Library Services
mail containing information concerning where, how, 1009 Mail
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 1008 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and 1009 Mail
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1008 Library Services
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may 1009 Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1010 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies All people in custody have daily access to
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or telephones.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. A TTY system is available for individuals via a
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by written request.
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication The agency provides a tablet with text
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices messaging for hearing-impaired people.
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications BSCC staff recommended the use of virtual
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone interpreter software to assist with
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so communications for individuals with hearing
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. impairments.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Access to Courts and Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 603 Access to Courts and Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, 1009 Mail
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 603 Access to Courts and Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐ 1009 Mail
1011 Visitation
1069 ORIENTATION 503 Handbook and Orientation
Jail Inmate Handbook
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the I/Ps are provided a copy of the “Del Norte
implementation of a program for people newly admitted County Jail Orientation” handbook upon
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a housing unit. The orientation
placement in a living area. ☒ ☐ ☐ handbook is also available on the individual
tablets located in each housing unit.
Upon review of the agency policy and the jail
orientation handbook, BSCC staff determined
that the agency is compliant with all sections
of this regulation.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
may be supplemented with video orientation. Jail Inmate Handbook
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Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation 503 Handbook and Orientation
information to each person, including those with Jail Inmate Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English
proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not 503 Handbook and Orientation
be limited to, the following: Jail Inmate Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Inmate Handbook
(3) grievance procedures; 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Inmate Handbook
(4) programs and activities available and method of 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
application; Jail Inmate Handbook
(5) medical and mental health services; 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Inmate Handbook
(6) classification/housing assignments; 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Inmate Handbook
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Inmate Handbook
(8) voting, including registration; 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Inmate Handbook
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and, Jail Inmate Handbook
(10) availability of personal care items and 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene. Jail Inmate Handbook
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1006 Education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall 1012 Resources for Released Persons
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate 1013 Therapeutic Community Treatment
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies
☒ ☐ ☐
for individual or family social service programs for
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the 1006 Education, Vocation, and
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Rehabilitation
(a) risk and needs assessments;
1012 Resources for Released Persons
(b) best practices in:
1013 Therapeutic Community Treatment
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
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1071 VOTING 610 Voting
503 Handbook and Orientation
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Jail Inmate Handbook
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1017 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 609 Grievances
Wellpath A-10 Grievance Process for
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Health Care Complaints
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of inmate
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to grievances from January 2024 – May 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions All reports reviewed were answered in the
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; required timeframe. After a review of agency
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program policy and inmate grievance forms, BSCC
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; staff determined the agency is compliant with
and food, clothing, and bedding. all sections of this regulation.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ 609 Grievances
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a 609 Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of 609 Grievances
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-10 Grievance Process for
Health Care Complaints
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest 609 Grievances
appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-10 Grievance Process for
Health Care Complaints
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ 609 Grievances
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each 609 Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response 609 Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-10 Grievance Process for
a period of 15 calendar days; Health Care Complaints
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 609 Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, 609 Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-10 Grievance Process for
incarcerated person; and, Health Care Complaints
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct 609 Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-10 Grievance Process for
appeals. Health Care Complaints
(b) Grievance System Abuse: 609 Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline
Jail Inmate Handbook
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 600 Discipline
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Inmate Handbook
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable 600 Discipline
to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Jail Inmate Handbook
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 600 Discipline
PERSONS Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 600 Discipline
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
601 Disciplinary Separation
minor violations of facility rules shall be 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 not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 600 Discipline
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 600 Discipline
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ 600 Discipline
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 600 Discipline
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 600 Discipline
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
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2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 600 Discipline
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 600 Discipline
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 600 Discipline
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 600 Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a 600 Discipline
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600 Discipline
601 Disciplinary Separation
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline
601 Disciplinary Separation
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
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(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 600 Discipline
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the 601 Disciplinary Separation
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews disciplinary records from January 2024 – May
shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
until the disciplinary status has ended. This review
shall be documented. Based on a review of agency policy and
classification files containing disciplinary
actions, BSCC staff determined that the
agency is compliant with all sections of this
regulation.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 600 Discipline
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 601 Disciplinary Separation
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles This facility does not have disciplinary
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be housing units. Mainline housing cells are
deprived of them through any portion of the day utilized for disciplinary separation.
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a confirmed that individuals currently in
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall disciplinary housing are not being deprived of
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee facility-issued clothing or bedding.
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or 600 Discipline
medical staff determine that an individual has serious 601 Disciplinary Separation
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall 601.6 Mental Health
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately 505 Special Management Incarcerated
upon this determination. Persons
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Medical and behavioral health staff meet
regularly with Classification officers to review
the condition of individuals housed in
disciplinary separation housing.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person 600 Discipline
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of 601 Disciplinary Separation
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 600 Discipline
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 600 Discipline
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of 601 Disciplinary Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
601 Disciplinary Separation
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 600 Discipline
except in cases where the incarcerated person has 601 Disciplinary Separation
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure. 601 Disciplinary Separation
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1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 209 Incarcerated Person Records
600 Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept
☒ ☐ ☐
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Staff Wearing of Masks
DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall 714 Communicable Diseases
develop a written plan to address the identification, Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
treatment, control and follow-up management of Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
☒ ☐ ☐
shall cover the intake screening procedures, Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical and Evaluation
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
incarceration and coordination with public health officials Disease and Other Special Needs
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Staff Wearing of Masks
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
procedures in conformance with applicable state and DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
federal law, which include, but are not limited to: 714 Communicable Diseases
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐
reported; Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
reports; Staff Wearing of Masks
DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
persons and custody staff; Staff Wearing of Masks
DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
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(4) Medical procedures required to identify the Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Staff Wearing of Masks
exposure to others; DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
Staff Wearing of Masks
DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
medical needs, and safety of the affected Staff Wearing of Masks
incarcerated persons; DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
DNSO 729.7.5 CONFIDENTIALITY OF
REPORTS
DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
509 – Classification
703 Referrals and Coordination of
Specialty Care
713 Special Needs Medical Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐
718 Clinical Decisions
721 Incarcerated Person Assistants
727 Continuation of Care
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
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(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Staff Wearing of Masks
DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
DNSO 729.7.5 CONFIDENTIALITY OF
REPORTS
DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
702 Non-Emergency Health Care Requests
and Services
709 Transfer Screening
714 Communicable Diseases
719 Health-Trained Custody Staff
☒ ☐ ☐
727 Continuation of Care
730 Management of Health Records
736 Privacy of Care
Wellpath A-07 Privacy of Care
Wellpath A-08 Health Records
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Sheriff Apperson's Directive Re: DNSO
possible exposure of custody staff to a Staff Wearing of Masks
communicable disease. DNSO Policy 729 Communicable Diseases
DNSO 729.7.5 CONFIDENTIALITY OF
REPORTS
DNSO Critical Infrastructure Directive
229 Illness and Injury Prevention
229.3 Illness And Injury Prevention Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
714 Communicable Diseases
Wellpath A-11 On-Call Provider Contact
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-03 Transfer Screenings
Wellpath E-05 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
1211 SICK CALL 701 Access to Health Care
702Non-Emergency Health Care Requests
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health and Services
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, 703 Referrals and Coordination of
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons Specialty Care
or provision made that any incarcerated person Wellpath D-09 Telemedicine-
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such Telepsychiatry
attention. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-01 Information on Health
Services
Wellpath E-07 Nonemergency Health Care
Requests and Services
The DNCSO contracts medical services with
Wellpath Healthcare Services for onsite
medical services.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 900 Food Services
900.9 Meal Service Procedure
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and 918 Prescribed Therapeutic Diets
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall Jail Inmate Handbook
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 900 Food Services
actual consumption of each meal except for those on 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has 918 Prescribed Therapeutic Diets
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who 900 Food Services
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ 918 Prescribed Therapeutic Diets
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 502.9 Showering and Clothing Exchange
807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but ☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities
shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(c) Clean undergarments; 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
807.4.2 Clothing Issue
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
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 free 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 805 Vermin and Pest Control
CLOTHING
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
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1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal 1001.5 Expenditure of Incarcerated Person
hygiene items. Welfare Funds
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum allowance.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
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.
1266 SHOWERING 502.9Showering and Clothing Exchange
601.4.2 Showering and Personal Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe 502.9Showering and Clothing Exchange
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ 601.4.2 Showering and Personal Hygiene
other day or more often if possible. 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be 502.9Showering and Clothing Exchange
prohibited from showering at least every other day 601.4.2 Showering and Personal Hygiene
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 607 – Grooming
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 607 – Grooming
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.
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(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 607 – Grooming
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 601.4.9 Bedding and Clothing
807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who
☒ ☐ ☐
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
807.4.1 Bedding Issue
(c) one towel; and, 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
807.4.1 Bedding Issue
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions. 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
803 Physical Plant Compliance with Codes
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable The agency’s policy meets the requirements
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the of this regulation.
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and During the onsite inspection, it was noted that
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices there were a significant number of broken
which may be found. windows throughout the facility including
holding and sobering cells and individual cell
windows in housing units.
☒ ☐ ☐
DNCSO confirmed that work orders for
window repair/replacement have been
submitted.
The agency’s Environmental Health
Inspection Report (inspection conducted on
October 30, 2024) noted multiple areas of
noncompliance. The agency is working to
correct these issues and will notify
Environmental Health when the issues have
been corrected.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, 714 Communicable Diseases
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized 800Sanitation Inspections
according to policies and procedures established by the 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
health authority. 802.3 Sanitation Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐ 803 Physical Plant Compliance with Codes
The agency does not have medical care
housing. There are provisions to clean
medical areas.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Juveniles are not held at this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1102 CLASSIFICATION Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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, Juveniles are not held at this facility.
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include: Juveniles are not held at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable Juveniles are not held at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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: Juveniles are not held at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ Juveniles are not held at this facility.
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any Juveniles are not held at this facility.
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ Juveniles are not held at this facility.
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ Juveniles are not held at this facility.
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
(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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
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 Juveniles are not held at this facility.
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant minors.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 0640
FACILITY NAME: Del Norte County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: X OTHER: 1963;
1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 07/23/2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) Applicable standards 1988 and 1991.
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates No permanent seating in H4. Agency will be
☒ ☐ ☐ adding seating in the holding cell for a rated
capacity of 10 (23/24).
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides clear visual supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type at the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒ Text of the regulation removed from this
checklist.
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) Sobering cell 1 (1988)
Sobering cell 2 (1963)
☒ ☐ ☐
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to Sobering cell 2 (1963) constructed prior to
☒ ☐ ☐
provide support requirements of this regulation.
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation Sobering cell 2 (1963) constructed prior to
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this regulation.
Padding on the floor Sobering cell 2 (1963) constructed prior to
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this regulation.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available in reception/booking
☒ ☐ ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Personal property is kept in a locked vault.
Clothing is placed in hanging mesh bags.
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐ Property inventory sheet located with clothing.
Clothing and bulk property are locked in the
property room, accessible by staff only.
Telephone (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) There are no cells of this type at the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) Applicable standard 1991 – Units G & K
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986
☒ ☐ ☐
standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) Applicable standard Pre-73. Variance granted
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells 2/17/76 for units A & B to double-bunk.
☒ ☐ ☐ Therefore, multiple occupancy cell standards
Contain 35 square feet per person applied to Units A through E (older housing
areas).
Limited to no more than 8 inmates 1963 standard did not set a maximum capacity
☒ ☐ ☐
beyond the limits of the cubic feet per inmate.
No smaller than 100 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking Units D & E do not meet the required 1:8 ratio
fountain (insufficient number of washbasins for the
☒ ☐ ☐ number of beds). If the population in either of
these units exceeds 16 inmates, it will result in
noncompliance with this regulation.
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant ☒ ☐ ☐
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal Not required for Pre-73 facilities.
items ☐ ☐ ☒
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) No cells of this type in the facility. The text of
☐ ☐ ☒
the regulation removed from this checklist.
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) Applies to Units H & J (1991 standards).
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
☒ ☐ ☐
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) ☒ ☐ ☐
Dormitories (2.8) Applicable standard 1994. Applies to Unit F in
8-86: Provision for dormitories added the newer section of the jail. Later less
☐ ☐ ☒ restrictive 1994 standards were used to
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a establish RC of 30.
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items ☒ ☐ ☐
Dayrooms (2.9)
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in ☐ ☐ ☒
front of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16 ☒ ☐ ☐
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level
and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to
exceed 5 foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5)
☒ ☐ ☐
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
A comfortable living environment is maintained ☒ ☐ ☐
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) The recreation area is indoors.
☒ ☐ ☐
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐ Enclosed due to inclement weather.
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
☒ ☐ ☐
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17) Dining is in the dayroom.
☒ ☐ ☐
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining ☒ ☐ ☐
Visiting (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
☒ ☐ ☐
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, ☒ ☐ ☐
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV
(2.22)
☒ ☐ ☐
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
and programs or activity areas ☒ ☐ ☐
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
☒ ☐ ☐
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain ☒ ☐ ☐
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15) ☐ ☐ ☒
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
☒ ☐ ☐
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0640
FACILITY: Del Norte County Jail TYPE: II RC: 146
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 07/23/2025
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
BOOKING
1 Sobering 1988 1 - (3) (3) 7.2' x 8.4' x 1 - 1 1 -
8.0'
Notes: Padded floor; RC based on square footage. Cell was remodeled in 1992, and 1988 standards were applied.
2 Sobering 1963 1 - (5) (5) 10.9' x 10.6' x 1 - 1 1 -
8.0'
Notes: Padded floor, 10.6’ long low bench (8”); RC based on square footage. This cell was renovated in 1992, but the square
footage of the cell did not change. During renovation, improvements were made to increase inmate safety. The low bench,
which meets 1963 standards, is determined to be in compliance.
3 Holding 1988 1 - (5) (5) 9.6' x 8.2' x 1 - 1 1 -
8.0'
Notes: Split fixtures (T - W/F), 8’ of bench; less 4 square feet due to irregular shape. The 1988 standards are applied.
Booking 1988 1 - - - 7.5' x 6.3' x - - - - -
room 8.0'
Notes: Cell immediately adjacent to booking/control. Ceiling to light is 7.5’; six-foot bench. Prior LASE listed RC as (6),
reduced to (4) in 2002/04 cycle as seating limits capacity.
4 Holding 1991 1 - (10) (10) 9.5' X 10.6' x 1 - 1 1 -
7.5’
Notes: No seating (bench) in cell, staff advised chairs brought in as needed. RC based on square footage would be (4). No
rated capacity assigned due to lack of fixed seating. Six feet of bench would provide seating for four. Used for housing civil
commitments or protective custody. A bunk or cot is placed in the cell when used for safe housing.
Sept. 23: agency plans to install benches for 10 people.
25-26: Holding cell #4 is permanently closed. Used for storage only
HOUSING – ORIGINAL SECTION OF JAIL – facilities a mixture of stainless steel combo units and porcelain (finger-
actuated) fixtures (phasing out porcelain over time).
A Unit Multiple 1963 4 2 2 8 19.5' x 29.0' x 1 - ^ 1 *
9.0'
Notes: Variance granted 2-17-76 to allow double occupancy in these cells. Dimensions are for entire unit rather than
individual cells as doors to these cells are left open at all times. Each cell with T/W except cell 2 and 3 only had toilets, no
washbasins. * One shower in adjacent dayroom for cells located in this area.
B Unit Multiple 1963 4 2 2 8 19.0'x 29.0' x 1 - 1 1 *
9.0'
Notes: Variance granted 2-17-76 to allow double occupancy in these cells. Dimensions are for entire unit rather than
individual cells as doors are left open at all times. * One shower in adjacent dayroom for cells located in this area.
C Unit Multiple 1963 3 4 ^ 10+ 19.0' x 29.0' x 1 - 1 1 *
9.0'
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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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
Notes: Four beds in each cell. Rated capacity is for the entire area rather than for each cell (set by 1963 cubic feet req.),
therefore added pro-rated air space marker to RC. * There is one shower in the adjacent dayroom for all cells located in this
area.
D Unit Multiple 1963 1 22 16 16 28.0' x 43.5' x 3 1 2 - 2
9.0'
Notes: Fixtures (wash basins) limit RC. Unit contains 10 double-bunks; 2 picnic-style tables (each seat is 7.7’ long), and 1
table for 6.
2014/16 inspection cycle – number of beds changed from 21 to 22 to reflect the correct number of beds.
23/24: unoccupied during inspection.
E Unit Multiple 1963 1 22 16 16 28.0’ x 43.5’ x 3 1 2 - 2
9.0’
Notes: Fixtures (wash basins) limit RC. Unit contains 11 double-bunks; 2 picnic-style tables (each seat is 7.7’ long).
HOUSING – NEW SECTION OF JAIL
F Unit Dorm 1994 1 30 30 30 See notes 3 1 4 2 2
Notes: Irregular shape, 1st. floor 1384 sq. ft., Mezzanine 778 sq. ft., total sq ft. is 2162. Rated capacity is 30 inmates based
on later less restrictive 1994 dormitory standards that allow for 72.5 sq. ft. per person (dayroom requirement of 35 sq ft per
person included) if the dorm is double-bunked; and 85 sq ft per person (includes dayroom) if single bunks are used. Fixtures
verified this cycle. Two separate bathroom areas, one on the lower level and the other on the mezzanine (lower has 1/1/2/1/1
and upper has 2/-/2/1/1). Unit contains eight double bunks on lower level and 7 double bunks on the upper level. Five tables
have six seats each.
G Unit Double 1994 8 2 16 16 6.1’ x 14.0’ x 1 - 1 1 *
8.0’
Notes: Unit contains: * one (1) shower on the mezzanine; cells are less 15 sq. ft. for irregular shape. 72 sq. ft. in cells. There
are four cells on each level. Unit contains two tables with four seats each.
25-25: At the time of the 25-26 CI, G Unit was temporarily closed for maintenance.
H Unit Double 1994 8 2 2 16 6.2’ x 14.0’ x 1 - 1 1 *
8.0’
Notes: Unit contains: * one (1) shower, cells less 15 sq. ft. for irregular shape, 72 sq. ft. in cells. Shower for unit located on
mezzanine level. Unit contains three tables, two have six seats each, and one has four seats.
J Unit Double 1994 8 2 2 16 6.2’ x 14.0’ x 1 - 1 1 *
8.0’
Notes: * Unit contains: one (1) shower, cells less 15 sq. ft. for irregular shape, 72 sq. ft. in cells. Shower for unit located on
mezzanine level. Unit contains three tables, two have six seats each, and one has four seats.
K Unit Single 1994 2 2 2 2 10.0’ x 11.8’ x 1 - 1 1 *
8.0’
K Unit Double 1994 4 2 2 8 8.0’ x 10.0’ x
8.0’
Notes: Designed as negative air flow unit. * One shower on mezzanine level of K-unit for all the occupants of the five (5)
single cells to use. If housing an ADA individual, they are escorted to another area of the facility to shower. ADA cell located
in K Unit is larger than other cells.
2014/16 inspection cycle – number of beds in the single cell was changed from one to two to reflect that, at some point in
the mid-2000s, an additional bed was added.
*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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