El Dorado SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

January 27, 2026 Jeff Leikauf, Sheriff El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office 200 Industrial Drive Placerville, CA 95667 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, EL DORADO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Leikauf: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between November 11, 2025, and November 12, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Adult Main Detention Facility 0670 II South Lake Tahoe Jail Facility 0680 II El Dorado County Court Holding 0682 CH These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to the inspection(s) 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 no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Jeff Leikauf Sheriff Page 2 Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4323 if you have any questions. Sincerely, MATTHEW SCHULER Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, El Dorado County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, El Dorado County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, El Dorado County* County Administrator, El Dorado County* Jon Eslick, Lieutenant, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0670+ El Dorado SHRF II CH CI LTR 25-26 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0670 FACILITY NAME: EL DORADO ADULT MAIN DETENTION FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: LIEUTENANT JON ESLICK FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 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 2025/26 compliance monitoring 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall cycle. successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully 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. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 239 – Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The Jail Commander shall ensure that a each local detention facility to ensure the implementation staffing plan conforming to the class type and and operation of the programs and activities required by size of this facility is prepared and maintained these regulations. as described in the following section. The plan should detail all custody personnel assignments, including work hours and ☒ ☐ ☐ weekly schedules, and should account for holidays, vacations, training schedules and other atypical situations BSCC staff reviewed the Staffing Plan and daily schedule while on-site. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 239 – Staffing Plan 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 PM 239 – Staffing Plan 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 PM 239 – Staffing Plan shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. DAY SHIFT (0600-1800) - Minimum level NINE positions (8 Officers and 1 Sergeant) Note: Reference PC § 4021. comprised of one female and one male minimum. Remaining staff can be either gender. ☒ ☐ ☐ NIGHT SHIFT (1800-2300) - Minimum staffing level NINE positions (8 Officers and 1 Sergeant) comprised of one female and one male minimum. Remaining staff can be either gender. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 239 – Staffing Plan personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a complete an annual comprehensive staffing staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ analysis to evaluate personnel requirements time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a and available staffing levels. The staffing review and recommendations shall be reported to the analysis will be used to determine staffing local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. needs and to develop staffing plans. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement It is the policy of the El Dorado County policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Sheriff's Office that all correctional staff shall include, but are not limited to, the following: conduct safety checks on all incarcerated (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- persons, at a frequency determined by being of individuals and shall be conducted at least custody status, housing classification, and hourly through direct visual observation of all people held applicable state law and housed in the facility. Safety checks shall be done by personal ☒ ☐ ☐ observation of the correctional officer and shall be sufficient to determine whether the incarcerated person is experiencing any stress or trauma. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of documentation of safety checks from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appears to be compliant with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks between safety checks. Safety checks shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Cells/Watches of these regulations. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks intervals. Safety checks shall be conducted on an ☒ ☐ ☐ irregular schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: All safety checks shall be documented. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety Documentation shall include (15 CCR check occurred; 1027.5): (a) The actual time when each safety check occurred. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number. (c) Initials or member identification number of staff who completed the safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Safety check documentation shall be of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Commander or supervisor. The review shall include any noted inconsistent documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training PM 404 – Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general All correctional officers shall complete CPR fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. certification as required by 15 CCR 184 and ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 CCR 1028. Training shall include that when it is safe and appropriate, CPR shall begin on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from a supervisor or medical staff (15 CCR 184; 15 CCR 1028). The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training person on duty who trained in fire and life safety PM 404 – Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 404 – Fire Safety and procedures consistent with the requirements of PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) The Responsible Physician or the authorized to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without designee is responsible for ensuring that an obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is when it is safe and appropriate to do so. available in the facility and that all staff ☒ ☐ ☐ members are trained in its use. The AEDs shall be inspected and tested at a frequency consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure functionality BSCC staff confirmed that AED devices are located throughout the facility. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements The Jail Commander and the Responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ Physician shall develop CPR procedures for correctional officers consistent with the provisions in 15 CCR Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 404 – Fire Safety a central location and available for review. PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Requiring correctional officers to immediately call for medical aid and administer CPR to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is contraindicated by known medical conditions. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 404 – Fire Safety and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. ☒ ☐ ☐ Requiring correctional officers to immediately call for medical aid and administer CPR to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is contraindicated by known medical conditions. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 404 – Fire Safety to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. ☒ ☐ ☐ Instructing correctional officers to use personal protective equipment (PPE) when possible to minimize exposure to bodily fluids and pathogens (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 404 – Fire Safety shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet Instructing correctional officers in situations arrived. where imminent physical danger prevents the ☒ ☐ ☐ safe administration of CPR, correctional officers shall initiate or resume CPR as soon as the threat is resolved or the nonresponsive individual is safely removed from danger, provided medical assistance has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 404 – Fire Safety nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders Continuing CPR, absent imminent physical ☒ ☐ ☐ arrive and take over. danger, until the nonresponsive person shows signs of life, such as breathing or movement, or until health care professionals take over 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training medical responders are present when a person is PM 404 – Fire Safety identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements defer CPR to those individuals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Deferring CPR to health care professionals or alternative medical responders if they are present when a person is nonresponsive. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual (PM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The The PM was last reviewed and updated on policy and procedures manual shall address all November 11, 2025. applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be 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 PM Chapter 1 – Role and Authority facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 102 – Annual Review and Performance- administrator/manager. Based Goals and Objectives ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 106 – Annual Facility Inspection (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 526 – Calculated Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 504 – Reception received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 102- Annual Review and Performance- searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Based Goals and Objectives contraband control, and key control. PM 103 – Custody Manual Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, PM 106 – Annual Facility Inspection review, evaluate, and make a record of security PM 222 – Key and Electronic Access Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include PM 502 – Counts internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 530 - Searches including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. BSCC staff reviewed the Annual Security Review for 2025 while on-site. The documentation was compliant with this regulation. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Emergency procedures include: PM 400 – Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by PM 404 – Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; PM 406 – Fire Response and Control (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 400 – Facility Emergencies hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) mass arrests; PM 400 – Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ (D) natural disasters; PM 400 – Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 400 – Facility Emergencies and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 400 – Facility Emergencies ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (PREA) (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act respond to retaliation against any staff or person after (PREA) ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 543 – End of Term Release incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (PREA) limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act family, community members, and other interested (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility It is the policy of this office to minimize the administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health incidence of suicide by establishing and authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, maintaining a comprehensive suicide and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who prevention and intervention program present a suicide risk. designed to identify incarcerated persons The program shall include the following: who are at risk of suicide and to intervene ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriately whenever possible. The program shall be developed by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee and the Responsible Physician, approved by the local public health entity, and reviewed annually by the Jail Commander. A copy of this policy shall be maintained in each unit of the facility where it can be easily accessed by all staff members (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and personnel. Intervention All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk ☒ ☐ ☐ identification, prevention, and intervention. BSCC staff confirmed that the training is compliant with this regulation by reviewing agency training records. The review consisted of a random sample of records. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and intake and prior to housing assignment. Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons shall undergo medical and mental health screening during the intake process (c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Intervention following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐ classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Intervention medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. Qualified health care professionals are primarily responsible for the treatment of incarcerated persons on suicide watch. ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional officers and general employees are responsible for the physical safety of incarcerated persons. All staff members should coordinate their efforts to ensure that incarcerated persons do not have the means or the opportunity to injure themselves. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Intervention restrictive environment should be considered. Incarcerated persons should only be housed on suicide watch with a recommendation from the health care professional and the approval of the Shift Sergeant/OIC. If a qualified health care professional is not present in the jail, the Shift Sergeant/OIC may make the decision to place an incarcerated person on suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ watch but should notify a qualified health care professional as soon as practicable. incarcerated persons placed on suicide watch shall be closely monitored and housed in a cell that has been designed to be suicide resistant. Prior to housing the incarcerated person, the staff should carefully inspect the cell for objects that may pose a threat to the person's safety. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention An observation log shall be maintained for each incarcerated person on suicide watch. A staff member shall be designated to make a direct visual observation of the incarcerated person twice every 30 minutes at approximately 15-minute intervals. A Shift ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant/OIC and a qualified health care professional, if available, must observe the incarcerated person at least once every five hours. Each staff member who is required to observe the incarcerated person shall make notations in the observation log documenting the time of observation and a brief description of the person's behavior. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and procedures. Intervention Any suicide attempt is a medical emergency. Staff should take action to facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency medical care and preserve and collect evidence as necessary. A qualified health care professional should be summoned immediately any time the staff suspects a suicide attempt is imminent. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and attempts. Intervention In the event of an attempted or completed ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide, the Jail Commander should be promptly notified. The Jail Commander should notify the Sheriff. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and attempted suicides as defined by the facility Intervention administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Any suicide attempt or death of an administrative review. incarcerated person or on-site staff member requires a staff debriefing. Information will be communicated to the oncoming Shift ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant/OIC and staff to apprise them of the incident and the actions taken with regard to the incident. Such debriefing will be appropriately documented and shall be reviewed by administration, security, and the Responsible Physician. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Qualified health care professionals should ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluate any incarcerated person placed in suicide watch within 24 hours of placement or at the next available physician's visit, whichever is earliest. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and from court as determined by the mental health director. Intervention Incarcerated persons at risk for suicide pose additional challenges during transport and while being held in court holding facilities. The transportation staff should take reasonable steps to closely monitor at-risk incarcerated persons whenever they are transported or ☒ ☐ ☐ held in any cell that is not designated as a suicide-watch cell. All additional security and monitoring measures implemented by the staff should be documented in the incarcerated person's record. The transporting correctional officer should ensure that the suicide threat or other danger is communicated to personnel at the receiving facility. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 406 – Fire Response and Control Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department The Jail Commander shall ensure that a fire having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire alarm and automatic detection system are Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression installed, maintained and periodically tested. ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: Any variance, exception or equivalency issues must be approved by the fire jurisdiction authorities, and must not constitute a serious life-safety threat to the occupants of the facility (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 404 – Fire Safety fire department to be included as part of the policy and PM 406 – Fire Response and Control procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a fire 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 404 – Fire Safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; PM 406 – Fire Response and Control BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection records while on-site. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 404 – Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires PM 406 – Fire Response and Control inspections at least once every two years; Fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a) and (b), ☒ ☐ ☐ which requires inspections at least once every two years. The last fire prevention inspection was conducted on August 29, 2024. (d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 406 – Fire Response and Control PM 411 – Evacuation Plan Placerville In the event of fire or other major structural emergency at the Placerville Jail, the ☒ ☐ ☐ preservation of life shall be the highest priority. All efforts shall be made to safely evacuate all individuals from an unsafe area of the facility during these emergency situations. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 404 – Fire Safety people in the case of fire. PM 406 – Fire Response and Control The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall develop a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event of a fire (15 CCR 1032(e)). The plan should ☒ ☐ ☐ include procedures for continuing to house inmates in the facility, identification of alternate facilities and the potential capacity of those facilities, inmate transportation options, and contact information for allied agencies. This plan shall be reviewed annually and revised if necessary. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PM 500 – Population Management System Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics The Jail Commander or the authorized accounting system which reflects the monthly average designee is responsible for ensuring that daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people detailed daily reports of the facility’s inmate by gender and juvenile status. ☒ ☐ ☐ population are completed and maintained by the staff. The reports shall reflect the average daily population of sentenced and non- sentenced inmates by categories of males and females. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Facility administrators shall provide the Board with PM 500 – Population Management System applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee is responsible for ensuring that all required information is supplied to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ of State and Community Corrections as required BSCC staff confirmed that the agency is current with their Jail Profile Surveys. 1041 RECORDS PM 218 – Inmate Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV It is the policy of this office that all records facility shall develop written policies and procedures for shall be complete and comprehensive, the maintenance of individual records for each resulting in reliable data that provides incarcerated person which shall include, but not be information about each inmate’s period of limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, confinement, as well as histories of previous commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary confinement in this facility. All inmate records actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible are official office documents and should be physician and staff response, and non-medical ☒ ☐ ☐ used for official business only. Inmate records information regarding disabilities and other limitations. are a vital component of the criminal justice system and should only be released to authorized persons. BSCC staff reviewed the incarcerated individuals‘ records while on-site. The documentation was compliant with this regulation. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, PM 218 – Inmate Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at PM 500 – Population Management System facilities under its direct control and from other facilities PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act with which it contracts for the confinement of its (PREA) 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 PM 220 – Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Report preparation is a major part of each and procedures for the maintenance of written records correctional officer’s job. The purpose of and reporting of all incidents which result in physical reports is to refresh the correctional officer’s harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐ memory and to provide sufficient information or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other for a follow-up investigation and successful person. prosecution or a disciplinary proceeding. Report writing is the subject of substantial formal and on-the-job training Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 220 – Report Preparation involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of incident ☒ ☐ ☐ reports from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 220 – Report Preparation assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility manager or designee. Employees should ensure that reports are sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free from errors prior to submission. Reports shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate or document an incident, approved by a supervisor and submitted to the Jail Commander or the authorized designee in a timely manner 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PM 231 – News Media Relations PM 233 – Community Relations and Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the dissemination of information to the public, to other This policy provides guidelines to custody government agencies, and to the news media. The public personnel when dealing with the general and incarcerated persons shall have available for review public or interested groups when requests are ☒ ☐ ☐ the following material: received to share information regarding the operations and policies of the facility BSCC staff confirmed that the public information plan was available in the lobby of the facility. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections PM 231 – News Media Relations Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as PM 233 – Community Relations and Public ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Information Plan (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated PM 231 – News Media Relations people as specified in sections: PM 233 – Community Relations and Public ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Rehabilitation Programs (3) 1062, Visiting PM 1019 – Visitation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence PM 1030 – Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service PM 1014 – Library Services ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and PM 1030 – Mail Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) 1067, Access to Telephone PM 1017 – Phone Access ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs PM 233 – Community Relations and Public Information ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services (12) 1071, Voting PM 618 – Inmate Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance PM 1029 – Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure PM 616 – Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions PM 600 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline PM 600 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline PM 600 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services PM 702 – Access to Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths excluding those deaths reporting requirements of Government Code section which occur while the inmate is under 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of physician’s treatment for a disease or other the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC natural condition which has been diagnosed within 10 days of an in-custody death. prior to death shall be investigated by the Officer Involved Critical Incident Protocol Task Force ☒ ☐ ☐ All in-custody deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the death to the state Attorney General's office, in accordance with reporting guidelines and statutory requirements. Any change or new information that becomes available after the initial reporting to the Attorney General shall be updated to the report and provided to the Attorney General within 10 days of the date of change or the date the new information becomes available (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody health administrator, shall develop written policy and PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The in-custody death review should be the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall initiated as soon as practicable, and a written include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or report shall be completed within 30 days of ☒ ☐ ☐ designee, the health administrator, the responsible the death. The team should review the physician and other health care, and supervision staff appropriateness of clinical care, determine who are relevant to the incident. whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted, and identify issues that require further study Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody initial review report of every in-custody death to the PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review A copy of the initial review report for every in- report that comports with the disclosure requirements of custody death provided to the state Attorney section 832.10 of the Penal Code. General's office shall be submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records) (15 CCR 1046). 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody information: PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (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 (2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within this facility jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 516 – Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, It is the policy of this office to process all or III facility shall develop and implement a written individuals entering this jail to determine classification plan designed to properly assign whether they will be housed in the jail, cited incarcerated persons to housing units and activities and released, released on their own according to the categories of gender identity, age, recognizance (O.R.) or bail, or released back criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, to the community through an appropriate physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- release mechanism, including alternatives to assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or incarceration programs, such as electronic sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision. Anyone housed in the jail shall the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such be properly classified according to security housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the and health risks so that appropriate extent possible within the limits of the available number supervision, temporary holding, and housing of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. assignments may be made. The written classification plan shall be based on objective BSCC staff spoke with the Classification Unit criteria and include receiving screening performed at the Staff and reviewed the Classification Plan time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each while on-site. The documentation appeared person's classification level, housing restrictions, and to be compliant with this regulation. housing assignments. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish PM 516 – Classification and implement a classification system which will include the use of classification officers or a classification Once it has been determined that the person committee in order to properly assign incarcerated arrested will not be released from custody on persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and bail or O.R., a more in-depth classification of leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as the incarcerated person will be conducted as much information as is available about and from the soon as possible, after which the inmate will incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ be moved to more permanent housing. appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility Inmates who do not have identification and administrator or designee. Each person may request a cannot be identified through DOJ shall be review of their classification plan no more often than 30 placed into Administrative Separation. The days from their last review. Classification Unit will investigate and review all information to assist in properly classifying Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been the inmate deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 516 – Classification the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety The comprehensive classification process of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement begins with a review of any initial would present management or security problems. A classification information obtained during the person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall reception and booking process, as well as an be given serious consideration. interview by the classification correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ officer. The review of initial classification documents and the questions, answers, and observations from the incarcerated person's interview will be documented and numerically scored, representing the security level and housing assignment appropriate for each incarcerated person. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 729 – Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy is intended to provide guidelines responsible physician, shall develop written policies and for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk procedures specifying those symptoms that require of contracting and/or spreading medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a communicable diseases. The policy offers medical evaluation is completed. direction in achieving the following goals: (a) Managing the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens (BBP), aerosol transmissible diseases (ATD), and other potentially infectious substances. (b) Providing appropriate treatment for ill incarcerated persons while minimizing the risk of the spread of disease. (c) Making decisions concerning the selection, use, maintenance, limitations, storage, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE). ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Ensuring proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies. (e) Establishing procedures for the identification, education, immunization, prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, and follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. (f) Providing appropriate treatment, counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease. (g) Protecting the privacy rights of all personnel who may be exposed to or contract a communicable disease during the course of their duties. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be EDCM 729 – Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Any incarcerated person suspected of having as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of a communicable disease will be evaluated by tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or a qualified health care professional as soon other special medical problem identified by the health as reasonably practicable. Incarcerated authority. The response shall be noted on the medical persons suspected of having communicable screening from. diseases will be appropriately isolated until disease confirmation and the period of communicability is determined. Long-term ☒ ☐ ☐ housing consideration will be based upon the classification status as well as the behavior, medical needs, and safety of incarcerated persons and staff. These incarcerated persons shall be examined by a qualified health care professional within 24 hours. The instructions of the qualified health care professional regarding care of the patient and sanitizing of eating utensils, clothing, and bedding shall be carefully followed 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 723 – Mental Health Services PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ It is the policy of this office that all individuals behavioral crisis may include telehealth. booked into the facility shall receive an initial mental health screening by a qualified mental health professional, qualified mental health staff, or health trained custody staff. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 723 – Mental Health Services readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Evaluation section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment others or appear gravely disabled. Incarcerated persons may be referred to a qualified health care professional through a ☒ ☐ ☐ variety of methods, which include the medical screening process, the mental health appraisal process, and self-referral or staff referral. Qualified health care professionals should respond to all referrals in a timely manner and initiate the appropriate treatment services. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 723 – Mental Health Services secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Evaluation PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment Incarcerated persons who are suspected or ☒ ☐ ☐ known to have a developmental disability should receive a mental health appraisal by the qualified health care professional or health-trained custody staff as soon as reasonably practicable but no later than 24 hours after booking 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 723 – Mental Health Services safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment (c) A determination of whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person is cleared for or referred to: 1. General housing. 2. General housing with mental health referral. 3. Mental health emergency treatment. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 516 – Classification PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. The plan should include an initial screening process, as well as a process for determining appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR ☒ ☐ ☐ 115.42). The plan should include use of an objective screening instrument, procedures for making decisions about classification and housing assignments, intake and housing forms, and a process to ensure that all classification and housing records are maintained for each incarcerated person. Policies and procedures must include: PM 516 – Classification (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate PM 600 – Inmate Discipline housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office will staff. maintain a disciplinary segregation unit to ☒ ☐ ☐ house inmates who, after an impartial due process hearing, are being sanctioned for violating one or more jail rules. Restrictions on privileges will be subject to the disciplinary process and in accordance with this policy. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect PM 516 – Classification an incarcerated person’s health. PM 600 – Inmate Discipline PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation Due to the possibility of self-inflicted injury and depression during periods of ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation, health evaluations should include notations of any bruises and other trauma markings, and the qualified health care professional’s comments regarding the inmate’s attitude and outlook. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for PM 516 – Classification incarcerated people who have: PM 600 – Inmate Discipline (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the Inmates who are accused of a major rule safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and violation may be moved to administrative facility staff. segregation housing for pre-hearing (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is detention, with the Shift Sergeant/OIC’s criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or approval, if there is a threat to safety or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ security. Inmates placed in pre-hearing people, and facility staff. detention are subject to the property and (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or privilege restrictions commensurate with participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other segregated confinement incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of PM 516 – Classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of PM 600 – Inmate Discipline protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation staff. Inmates who are in disciplinary segregation for more than 30 days shall have their case reviewed by the Jail Commander. The Jail Commander’s review will include a consultation with health care staff. The case ☒ ☐ ☐ will be reviewed every 15 days thereafter, including consultations with health care staff. This review shall be documented BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of separation housing placements from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and PM 516 – Classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in PM 600 – Inmate Discipline administrative separation. PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation All management, program staff and qualified ☒ ☐ ☐ health care professional visits shall be documented in TRACNET an/or medical files on the appropriate records and logs and retained in accordance with established records retention schedules. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation Cells / Watches The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of placements from January 2025 through property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to September 2025. The documentation self or others. appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Cells / Watches procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell An enhanced protective housing designed to to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but minimize the risk of injury or destruction of not be limited to: property used for incarcerated persons who ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior that reveals intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others or to destroy property, or who are in need of a separate cell for any reason, until suitable housing is available._ (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation or as a substitute for treatment. Cells / Watches A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as ☒ ☐ ☐ punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall review this policy annually with the Responsible Physician. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation approval of the facility manager or designee, or Cells / Watches responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ Placement of an inmate into a safety cell requires approval of the Shift Sergeant/OIC or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Cells / Watches placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to A medical assessment of the incarcerated advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a person in the safety cell shall occur as soon minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. as possible, but not more than 12 hours from ☒ ☐ ☐ the time of placement. The person shall be medically cleared for continued assessment, referral to advanced treatment, or removed from the safety cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation care staff shall obtain a mental health Cells / Watches opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon A mental health assessment shall be as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted within 12 hours of an inmate’s placement in the safety cell. The mental health professional’s recommendations shall be documented. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Cells / Watches lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes ☒ ☐ ☐ with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Cells / Watches Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be given the opportunity to have fluids (water, juices) at least hourly. Correctional officers ☒ ☐ ☐ shall provide the fluids in paper cups. The inmates shall be given sufficient time to drink the fluids prior to the cup being removed. Each time an inmate is provided the opportunity to drink fluids will be documented on the safety cell log. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Cells / Watches designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's Incarcerated persons should be permitted to safety or to the security of the facility are documented. remain normally clothed or should be provided a safety suit, except in cases where ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person has demonstrated that clothing articles may pose a risk to the incarcerated person's safety or the facility. In these cases, the reasons for not providing clothing shall be documented on the safety cell log. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation Cells / Watches The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of A holding cell designed to minimize the risk of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety injury by falling or dangerous behavior. It is or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. used as an initial sobering place for arrestees ☒ ☐ ☐ or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being intoxicated from any substance, and who require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated persons._ A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation as they are able to continue the admission process or are Cells / Watches no longer a risk to themselves or others. Incarcerated persons will be removed from ☒ ☐ ☐ the sobering cell when they no longer pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Cells / Watches staff to determine whether the person has an urgent medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Qualified health care professionals shall regulations. assess the medical condition of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person in the sobering cell at least every six hours. Only incarcerated persons who continue to need the protective housing of a sobering cell will continue to be detained in such housing. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Cells / Watches Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Cells / Watches hour. Such observation shall be documented. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation of the incarcerated person by ☒ ☐ ☐ staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log.. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering cell placements from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 723 – Mental Health Services PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Incarcerated persons who are identified as nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ having developmental disabilities should be developmental disabilities. evaluated for special housing needs. The qualified health care professional should work in cooperation with classification personnel to establish the best, reasonably available housing option. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 723 – Mental Health Services regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Evaluation purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Incarcerated persons who are suspected or known to have a developmental disability should receive a mental health appraisal by the qualified health care professional or health-trained custody staff as soon as reasonably practicable but no later than 24 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours after booking. Contact will be made with the regional center within 24 hours, excluding holidays and weekends, when an incarcerated person is suspected or confirmed to have a developmental disability. Incarcerated persons who have a developmental disability should be referred, where appropriate and available, for placement in non-correctional facilities or in units specifically designated for housing a person with a developmental disability 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 528 – Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the It is the policy of this office that restraints shall responsible physician, shall develop and implement be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to written policies and procedures for the use of restraint others, or property damage. Restraints may devices. Restraint devices include any devices which also be applied according to an incarcerated immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person's classification, such as maximum ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this security, to control the behavior of a high-risk section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or incarcerated person while the person is being other restraint devices when used to restrain moved outside the cell or housing unit. incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 528 – Use of Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; This policy shall apply to the use of specific types of restraints, such as four/five-point restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints, and similar restraint systems, as well as all other restraints, including handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when such restraints are used to restrain any incarcerated person for prolonged periods. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 528 – Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; CPR equipment, such as barrier masks, shall be provided by the facility and located in proximity to the location where incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons in restraints are held. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that AED’s are available throughout the facility. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 528 – Use of Restraints Restrained incarcerated persons should be protected from abuse by other incarcerated persons. Under no circumstances will ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained incarcerated persons be housed with incarcerated persons who are not in restraints. In most instances, restrained incarcerated persons are housed alone or in an area designated for restrained persons (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 528 – Use of Restraints Incarcerated persons who are confined in restraints shall be given food and fluids. Provisions shall be made to accommodate any toileting needs at least once every two ☒ ☐ ☐ hours. Food shall be provided during normal meal periods. Hydration (water or juices) will be provided no less than once every two hours or when requested by the incarcerated person. (5) exercising of extremities. PM 528 – Use of Restraints Incarcerated persons placed in restraints for longer than two hours should receive a range- of motion procedure that will allow for the ☒ ☐ ☐ movement of the extremities. Range-of- motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 528 – Use of Restraints following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Restraints shall not be used as punishment, or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ placed around a person's neck, or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 528 – Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs, intent to cause physical harm to self or others. shall only be used on an incarcerated person when it reasonably appears necessary to overcome resistance, prevent escape, or ☒ ☐ ☐ bring an incident under control, thereby preventing injury to the incarcerated person or others, or eliminating the possibility of property damage. Restraints shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably necessary to achieve the above goals (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 528 – Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 528 – Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or The specific reasons for the continued need responsible health care staff; continued retention ☒ ☐ ☐ for restraints shall be reviewed, documented, shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. and approved by the Jail Commander or the Shift Sergeant/OIC at least every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 528 – Use of Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 528 – Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. Within one hour of placement in restraints, a ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified health care professional shall document an opinion regarding the placement and retention of the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 528 – Use of Restraints four hours of placement. As soon as practicable, but within four hours of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be medically assessed to determine whether the person has a serious ☒ ☐ ☐ medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior. The medical assessment shall be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified health care professional. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 528 – Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Staff members shall conduct continuous ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated direct face-to-face observation at least twice person. Such observation shall be documented. every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons check the incarcerated person's physical shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area ☒ ☐ ☐ well-being and behavior which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of restraint placements from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in PM 528 – Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be As soon as practicable, but within eight hours safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be taken to a medical facility for further person must be evaluated by a mental health evaluation. professional to assess whether the incarcerated person needs immediate and/or ☒ ☐ ☐ long-term mental health treatment. If the Jail Commander, or the authorized designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that the incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. Where applicable, the Jail Commander shall ☒ ☐ ☐ use the restraint device manufacturer's recommended maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the PM 528 – Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent The use of restraints for purposes other than circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The for the controlled movement or transportation documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ of an incarcerated person shall be placement; person authorizing placement; names of documented on appropriate logs and shall be staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; video recorded unless exigent circumstances and the duration of placement. prevent staff from doing so 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints will not be used on incarcerated responsible physician, shall develop written policies and persons who are known to be pregnant procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant unless based on an individualized people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the determination that restraints are reasonably policy shall include reference to the following: necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. Should restraints be ☒ ☐ ☐ necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. BSCC staff did not receive any documented incidents where a pregnant female was placed into restraints during this inspection cycle. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg No incarcerated person who is in labor, or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Incarcerated persons recovering from a wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for termination of pregnancy shall not be the safety and security of the incarcerated person, restrained using leg restraints/irons, waist ☒ ☐ ☐ the staff, or the public. restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body unless an exception identified in the Incarcerated Persons in Labor subsection of this policy applies (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraints shall be removed when medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery staff responsible for the medical care of the ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the pregnant incarcerated person determines removal of restraints is medically necessary. that the removal of restraints is medically necessary 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection that the agency is compliant with this regulation by speaking with incarcerated pregnant females. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel This policy provides guidelines for the including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collection of biological samples from those collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or inmates required to provide samples upon palm print impressions from individuals who are required conviction and/or arrest for certain offenses. to provide such samples, specimens or impressions This policy does not apply to biological ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse samples collected at a crime scene or taken following written or oral request. from a person in conjunction with a criminal investigation. Nor does it apply to biological samples collected from those required to register, for example, as sex offenders. This policy is in conjunction with Sheriff's Office Policy section 374. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and Force will not be used in the collection of ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances, would consider necessary and samples except as authorized by court order reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. or approval of legal counsel and only with the approval of the Shift Sergeant/OIC. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to If an inmate refuses to cooperate with the provide the requisite specimen, sample or ☒ ☐ ☐ sample collection process, correctional impression and the consequences of refusal. officers should attempt to identify the reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance without resorting to using force (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological authorization of the facility watch commander or Samples designee on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact that the offender was The Shift Sergeant/OIC shall review and ☒ ☐ ☐ asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or approve any calculated use of force. The impression and refused. supervisor shall be present to supervise and document the calculated use of force. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Samples audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the If the use of force includes a cell extraction, length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the the extraction shall also be video recorded, use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the including audio. The video recording shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ tape shall be retained administratively. retained by the facility in accordance with established records retention schedules. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained by the jail administration 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an This office provides educational and education program for incarcerated persons. vocational programs that are designed to help inmates improve personal skills, assist in their ☒ ☐ ☐ social development and improve inmate employability after release. The ability of the office to offer educational programs is dictated by available funding, inmate classification and other required inmate programs and routines. When such services are not made available by the PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator and Rehabilitation Programs shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall ☒ ☐ ☐ appoint an Inmate Services Officer, who shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the inmate educational and vocational program. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational vocational, or both, education of housed people. and Rehabilitation Programs Inmates should be given a form to request participation in the inmate education ☒ ☐ ☐ program. Inmate requests will be forwarded to the Inmate Services Officer, who will have the facility classification staff screen and approve the request. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational established. Modified academic or vocational and Rehabilitation Programs opportunities may be provided based on sound security practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules The Inmate Services Officer will notify the and regulations. inmate whether he/she has been approved for an education program. If approved, the ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Services Officer will provide instruction to the inmate on how to access the program services and will notify the affected facility staff about the inmate’s scheduled attendance. 1062 VISITING PM 1019 - Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Jail Commander shall develop written written policies and procedures, which include the procedures for incarcerated person visiting, following requirements: which shall provide for as many visits and ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitors as facility schedules, space, and (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility number of personnel will reasonably allow, schedules, space, and number of personnel will with no fewer visits allowed than specified by allow. 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting PM 1019 - Visitation hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. The Jail Commander shall designate a person to develop a schedule for incarcerated person visitation that includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Each ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall receive a copy of the visitation schedule in the incarcerated person handbook at orientation. The visiting hours will also be posted in the public area of the facility. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV PM 1019 - Visitation facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated BSCC staff confirmed through speaking with person each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons during the onsite inspection that they are receiving the required amount of visits per week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate PM 1019 - Visitation operational or safety and security concern exists. All cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Visitation may be denied or terminated by a manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the visits and document such review. security of the facility or there is other good cause (15 CCR 1062). (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this PM 1019 - Visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor children of the incarcerated person. A maximum of one adult and two children will be permitted to visit an inmate at any one time. Children visiting inmates must be deemed age appropriate by the parent or guardian accompanying the child. Where a dispute over children visiting occurs between the inmate and the parent or legal guardian, ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate will be advised to use the court for resolution. Adults must control minors while they are waiting to visit and during the visit.All minor children require I.D. (i.e.: birth certificate, school I.D.). The minor's ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate's. The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing PM 1019 - Visitation visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the requirements of this section if in-person visitation is The Office may not substitute video visitation ☒ ☐ ☐ requested by an incarcerated person. for in-person visitation to meet the requirements of 15 CCR 1062. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors PM 1019 - 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. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) PM 1019 - 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. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only PM 1019 - 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; Video visitation, In-person non-contact Visitation hours; Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Final check-in for AM visiting is at 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Final check-in for PM visiting is at 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Final check-in for PM visiting is at 9:30 PM Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visiting will be first come, first served. In-person visits will be 30-minute sessions. No personal effects will be allowed into the visiting areas. All visitors will pass through the metal detector and are subject to search. Inmates will be allowed three 30-minute in- person visits per week, and 1 free video visit per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday). Visitors will be allowed one 30-minute in- person visit per day, 3 total 30-minute in- person visits per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday). 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visiting Rules and Policies state: Visiting will be first come first served. Only ONE (1) visitor may visit an inmate at a time; exception, a minor may be escorted by the legal guardian or parent. All minor children require identification (i.e.: birth certificate, school ID). The minor's ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate's. The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent. Visitors will be required to show a proper identification prior to visiting. Example: driver's license, birth certificate with photo ID, etc. Each visitor is allowed a maximum of three (3) 30-minute visits per week and is limited to one visit per day unless pre-approved through jail administration. Any portion of one hour, counts as the entire 30-minute visit. Each inmate is allowed a maximum of three (3) 30-minute visits per week. Any portion of the 30 minutes counts as the entire visit. Inmate workers may have unlimited number of visits, however, the visitor is limited to one 30-minute visit per day and a maximum of three visits per week. Inmate workers will not be pulled away from their workstations for visits. The visiting week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Inmates will not be pulled away from any court-ordered classes to visit. Visitors who have served time in the CDCR prison system or who are currently on Parole or PRCS or Probation will not be permitted to visit without prior written approval of the Jail Commander or Parole/Probation officer. DRESS CODE: All visitors, male, female, adult, and children must adhere to the following dress code: NO BARE BACKS, CHESTS, and/or ABDOMENS. NO TANK TOPS, HALF TOPS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS, OR BATHING SUITS. NO SHORT SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES - THEY MUST BE MID THIGH IN LENGTH OR LONGER. NO SHEER FABRIC OR EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS. GANG ATTIRE IS NOT ALLOWED. SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO HATS, BANDANAS, BEANIES, ETC. (Nothing is to be worn on the head). Failure to comply with 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS the dress code will result in the visitor being turned away. No personal property is allowed within the visiting area, including but not limited to: CELL PHONES, handbags, writing supplies, books, cameras, any electronic device, food, and beverage. Leave these items in your vehicle or you may stow items in the lobby lockers. The locker key may remain on your person during your visit. Staff will not pass on or deliver messages to the inmates. Money, in the form of cash or cashier's check, may be brought to the facility at any time and placed on the inmate’s account. These forms of money can be sent via postal service as well. Loud, boisterous, and rude language will not be tolerated during the visit. Any visitor within the facility observed in inappropriate conduct, sexual behavior, or any type of indecent exposure, may be permanently banned from visiting. Should visiting rules constantly be abused, i.e.; end/start times, dress code, or disruptive behavior during your visits, the following week's visitation privileges will be terminated. Visiting will end at the posted times. Visitors that do not arrive 30 minutes before the end of visiting will not be allowed to visit at that time. Previous inmates must be out of custody 30 days prior to visiting the facility or making deposits to inmate accounts. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE PM 1030 - Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an restrictions on quantity, provided it does not ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; jeopardize the safety of members, visitors, or other incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable disruption to orderly jail operations. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be PM 1030 - Mail read when there is a valid security reason and the facility manager or designee approves; All non-confidential mail coming into the jails will be sent to the contracted third party mail vendor to scan and send the mail to the incarcerated person in an elctronic format. Only members designated by the Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander are authorized to read incoming and outgoing nonconfidential mail of current incarcerated persons. These members should receive training on legitimate government interests for reading and censoring mail and other legal requirements related to incarcerated person mail (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s PM 1030 - Mail correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and Incarcerated persons may correspond the State Board of State and Community Corrections; confidentially with courts, legal counsel, ☒ ☐ ☐ however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail officials of this office, elected officials, jail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money inspectors, government officials, or officers of orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; the court (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, PM 1030 - Mail with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds PM 1030 - Mail shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive correspondence with family members and friends but writing materials on a weekly basis, pursuant without limitation on the number of postage paid to a schedule established by the Jail envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to Commander. Writing materials should include the courts. the following (15 CCR 1063): (a) At least four pre-stamped envelopes for correspondence with family and friends (b) Eight sheets of writing paper (c) One pencil Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive ☒ ☐ ☐ an amount of pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper sufficient to correspond with courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, or officers of the court (see the Access to Courts and Counsel Policy) (15 CCR 1063). There shall be no limitation on the number of postage-paid envelopes and sheets of paper permitted for correspondence to the indigent incarcerated person's attorney and to the courts. Requests for additional writing materials shall be screened and granted based on need, as determined by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PM 1014 – Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies This facility operates library services that and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV provide leisure and legal reading materials to facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined inmates. Inmate Services is responsible for by the facility administrator. The library service shall the administration of the library services. The ☒ ☐ ☐ include access to the following resources via paper library service shall include access to legal documents or through electronic media and include reference materials, current information on current information on community services and community services and resources, and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference religious, educational and recreational material and recreational reading material. reading material 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall The purpose of this policy is to establish develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of guidelines and procedures ensuring that the 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of El Dorado County Sheriff's Office facility will seven days to include: have sufficiently scheduled exercise and recreation periods and sufficient space for ☒ ☐ ☐ these activities, as required by law. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of Exercise and Recreation schedules from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation Inmates shall have access to exercise opportunities and equipment, including access to physical exercise outside the cell ☒ ☐ ☐ and adjacent dayroom areas, and the opportunity to exercise outdoors when weather permits. All inmates shall be given the opportunity to exercise for a minimum of 3 hours per 7 day period. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation It is the policy of this office to provide inmates with at least seven hours per week of access ☒ ☐ ☐ to exercise opportunities and equipment and recreation activities in accordance with state laws or requirements. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation procedures to ensure safety and security. Staff shall be responsible for inspecting exercise and recreational equipment to ensure it appears safe for use. Broken equipment or equipment that is in an unsafe ☒ ☐ ☐ condition shall not be used. Inmates will not be permitted to use equipment without supervision. All equipment shall be accounted for before inmates are returned to their housing unit. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND PM 1014 – Library Services WRITINGS PM 1030 - Mail (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy develop written policies and procedures which will permit and prohibited by the Jail Commander, incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any incarcerated persons may purchase, receive, book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for and read any book, newspaper, magazine, or distribution by the United States Postal Service. The other periodical accepted for distribution by ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator shall develop and implement a the U.S. Postal Service written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language Periodicals shall be accepted only if they are alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested mailed directly from the publisher to a named people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the incarcerated person. A local daily newspaper right of a facility administrator to: in general circulation shall be made available to incarcerated persons (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any PM 1014 – Library Services legitimate penological interest; PM 1030 – Mail The Office may reject books, magazines, ☒ ☐ ☐ newspapers, and other periodicals that may inhibit the maintenance of reasonable safety, security, and discipline in the jail (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and PM 1014 – Library Services mail containing information concerning where, how, PM 1030 - Mail or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, For example, publications may be rejected if riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any they (15 CCR 1066): matter of a character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or • Advocate violence, unlawful activity, or a an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of security breach. weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other • Incite unrest or disorder. unlawful activity; • Contain sexually explicit material, including pornographic magazines, nude pictures, or ☒ ☐ ☐ pictures or descriptions of sexually explicit activities. • Incite violent crimes or crimes against children. • Contain information about unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery, or the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives. • Create a hostile or offensive work environment (3) open and inspect any publications or packages PM 1014 – Library Services received by an incarcerated person; and PM 1030 – Mail Assigned members should open and inspect all incoming and outgoing general mail of ☒ ☐ ☐ current incarcerated persons. Mail for incarcerated persons no longer in custody should not be opened and should be forwarded (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, PM 1014 – Library Services periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may PM 1030 - Mail have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. Each inmate is allowed to have no more than ☒ ☐ ☐ two books, a Bible and a reasonable amount of program books and/or materials at any given time. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 1017 – Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Jail will provide access to telephones for and procedures which allow access to a telephone or use by incarcerated persons consistent with communication device beyond those telephone calls federal and state law. The Jail Commander or which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. the authorized designee shall develop written Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by procedures establishing the guidelines for others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ access and usage (15 CCR 1067). All ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication incarcerated persons will be provided a copy device which will facilitate communication. Such devices of the telephone usage rules as part of their may include but are not limited to videophones, incarcerated person orientation during the teletypewriters, or third-party communications booking process. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone The facility administrator shall develop written policies Consultation and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Access to courts and legal counsel may occur Such access shall consist of: through court-appointed counsel, attorney, or legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, or written communication. To facilitate access, this facility will minimally provide: • Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and the incarcerated person can share legal ☒ ☐ ☐ documents. • Telephones that enable confidential attorney-client calls. • Reasonable access to legal materials • A means of providing assistance through the court process by individuals trained in the law. This assistance will be available to illiterate incarcerated persons and those who cannot speak or read English or who have disabilities that would impair their ability to access. • Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for indigent incarcerated persons for legal communications and correspondence (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel regulations, and, PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone Consultation Incarcerated persons may correspond ☒ ☐ ☐ confidentially with courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, or officers of the court 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone Consultation All communication between incarcerated persons and their attorneys is confidential, ☒ ☐ ☐ including telephone conversations, written communication, and video conferencing. The content of written attorney-client communication will not be reviewed or censored, but the documents may be inspected for contraband. 1069 ORIENTATION PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator The Jail Commander shall provide an shall develop written policies and procedures for the effective method of orienting all incoming implementation of a program for people newly admitted incarcerated persons that includes an to the facility designed to orient them at the time of incarcerated person handbook. The placement in a living area. orientation should take place within 24 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ of an incarcerated person's admission and in any event prior to the incarcerated person being moved to general population housing and should be an ongoing process in the housing area so that the information is available to the incarcerated persons throughout their entire time in custody. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation may be supplemented with video orientation. To assist with the incarcerated person's transition into a custody environment, the orientation will be both written and verbal (including video orientation if available) and include the following topics, supplemented by ☒ ☐ ☐ a more detailed incarcerated person handbook that will be provided to each incarcerated person BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that the orientation was provided in both video and written form. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation information to each person, including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Incarcerated persons who cannot read, are proficiency (LEP). visually impaired, or have intellectual, ☒ ☐ ☐ psychiatric, or speech disabilities, or limited reading skills shall have the materials read to them by a staff member or presented to them using audible recorded media Such a program shall be published and include, but not PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation be limited to, the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage BSCC staff confirmed through reviewing the ☒ ☐ ☐ rules; handbook and policy that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation application; ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) medical and mental health services; PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation sexual harassment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) availability of personal care items and PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation opportunities for personal hygiene. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS PM 1000 – Programs and Services PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall and Rehabilitation Programs develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office will for individual or family social service programs for make available to incarcerated persons a incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the variety of programs and services subject to services and resources available in the community and resources and security concerns. Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service and services offered for the benefit of delivery. incarcerated persons may include social services, faith-based services, out of cell activities, library access, educational/vocational training, alcohol and drug abuse recovery programs, and leisure time activities The range and source of such services shall be at the PM 1000 – Programs and Services discretion of the facility administrator and may include: PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational (a) risk and needs assessments; and Rehabilitation Programs (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; Course offerings will be subject to need, (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; available resources, security concerns, (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; available space and inmate classification, (4) vocational testing and counseling; and may include the following: (5) employment counseling; (a) Basic education, General Educational (6) discharge and reentry planning; Development (GED) preparation (c) referral to community resources and programs; (b) English as a second language (ESL) (d) reentry planning and service development; (c) Basic literacy (e) legal assistance; (d) Substance abuse and healthy lifestyles (f) regional center services for the developmentally education disabled; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Parenting courses (g) community volunteers. (f) Basic computer instruction (g) Basic life skills (h) Vocational skills such as: 1. Cooking and food services 2. Landscaping, horticulture 3. Basic woodworking 4. Auto body and painting 5. Basic auto repair 6. Basic office skills (i) Other courses as deemed appropriate by the Inmate Services Officer 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1071 VOTING PM 618 - Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who have not been convicted of a incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop felony and are in custody during trial continue written policies and procedures whereby the county to have the right to vote. Except for individual registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, inmates who have lost the right to vote, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. sentenced inmates also maintain this right. ☒ ☐ ☐ Because inmates are unable to access public voting polls, the Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall develop written procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified inmates to vote in local, state and federal elections, pursuant to election codes 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PM 1029 – Religious Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility It is the policy of this office to permit shall develop written policies and procedures to provide incarcerated persons to engage in the lawful opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in practices and observances of their sincerely religious services, practices, and counseling on a held religious beliefs consistent with the voluntary basis. legitimate governmental objectives of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person Act states, "The federal, state, and local government agencies are forbidden from imposing a substantial burden on anyone's free exercise of religion unless the burden can be justified as furthering a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest." 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PM 616 - Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and It is the policy of this office that any Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall incarcerated person may file a grievance develop written policies and procedures whereby all relating to conditions of confinement, which incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to includes release date, housing, medical care, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; out of cell time opportunities, classification classification actions; disciplinary actions; program actions, disciplinary actions, program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; participation, telephone and mail use and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: allegations of sexual abuse. (1) a grievance form; PM 616 – Grievances The incarcerated person should be advised to ☒ ☐ ☐ complete the form and return it to any member or submit it electronically. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a PM 616 - Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Appeals to grievance responses shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ written on a separate grievance form, citing the grievance number and the basis for the appeal within five (5) days (3) a process for submission and handling of PM 616 - Grievances anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest PM 616 - Grievances appropriate staff level; Members should attempt to informally resolve all inmate concerns at the lowest level. If ☒ ☐ ☐ there is no resolution at this level, the incarcerated person may request a grievance form. (5) appeal to the next level of review; PM 616 - Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each PM 616 – Grievances level of review which acts on the grievance; The Shift Sergeant will either provide a resolution for the grievance, or advise the inmate that he/she is unable to resolve the matter, with a written response. If the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance is valid, the Sergeant shall take the necessary steps to correct the situation. Any corrective action will be documented on the grievance response. The inmate will be given a photocopy of the Sergeant's response. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response PM 616 - Grievances within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days; Upon receiving a completed incarcerated person grievance form, the Shift Sergeant/OIC shall log and assign the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance and ensure that the grievance is investigated and resolved or denied in a timely manner, not to exceed five calendar days. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction PM 616 – Grievances within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, PM 616 - Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the incarcerated person; and, A copy of each grievance should be filed in the incarcerated person's official record and maintained throughout the incarcerated person's period of incarceration. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of grievances from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct PM 616 - Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and appeals. The Jail Commander or the authorized ☒ ☐ ☐ designee shall conduct a quarterly review of grievances, responses, and appeals 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Grievance System Abuse: PM 616 - Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of Incarcerated persons shall use the grievance grievances. process only for legitimate problems or complaints. If there is concern that an incarcerated person is abusing the grievance ☒ ☐ process, the person shall be informed that continued behavior may result in disciplinary action. Inmates who are found to be filing frivolous grievances may be restricted to two grievances per month. Grievance restrictions must be approved by the Jail Commander. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility It is the policy of this office to maintain written administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary general categories of prohibited inmate actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. behavior that are clear, consistent and uniformly applied. Written rules and Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines will be made available to all should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, inmates. They will include a process for Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. resolving minor infractions and a hearing process for a more serious breach of inmate rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the appropriate criminal agency Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply PM 600 – Inmate Discipline and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking area or issued to each person upon Inmates cannot be held accountable for rules booking. of which they are unaware. However, it is impossible to define every possible prohibited ☒ ☐ ☐ act or rule violation that might be encountered in a detention facility. Therefore, a current list of recognized infractions that are generally prohibited should be available in each housing unit. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable PM 600 – Inmate Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them All inmates, regardless of their housing unit, verbally or provide them with material in an ☒ ☐ ☐ shall have access to these rules. Inmate rules understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary shall be translated into the languages that are procedures and actions. understood by the inmates 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PM 600 – Inmate Discipline PERSONS Any staff member imposing informal Each facility administrator shall develop written policies discipline shall complete the reporting portion and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. of the disciplinary report and provide the form The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following to the supervisor for review prior to the elements: imposition of the sanction. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to for minor rule violations include: television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ • Counseling the inmate regarding expected and supervisory approval. conduct. • Assignment to extra work detail. • Removal from work detail (without losing work time credits). • Loss of television, telephone and/or commissary privileges for a period not to exceed 72 hours. • Lockdown in the inmate’s assigned cell or confinement in the inmate’s bunk area for a period not to exceed 24 hours. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules PM 600 – Inmate Discipline or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist by the staff member observing the act and submitted to of, but not be limited to the following (15 CCR the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such 1082): violations may include, but are not limited to: • Loss of privileges • Extra work detail • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ • Removal from work details • Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code § 4019 • Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code § 4019 • Disciplinary detention • Disciplinary isolation diet 1. Loss of good time/work time. PM 600 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. PM 600 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. PM 600 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary PM 600 – Inmate Discipline authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such consequences. The Sergeant/OIC shall appoint at least one hearing officer to preside and conduct disciplinary hearings of rule violations. The hearing officer should be a qualified officer ☒ ☐ ☐ suitably trained, who will have the responsibility and authority to rule on charges of inmate rule violations. The hearing officer shall also have the power to impose sanctions. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are PM 600 – Inmate Discipline involved in the charges. The hearing officer shall not investigate nor preside over any inmate disciplinary hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ on cases where he/she was a witness or was directly involved in the incident that generated the complaint Such charges pending against an incarcerated person PM 600 – Inmate Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: An inmate charged with a major rule violation 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice shall be given a detailed written description of of the violation(s), shall be provided to the the incident and the rules violated at least 24 incarcerated person. hours prior to a disciplinary hearing. There ☒ ☐ ☐ needs to be enough specific detail for the inmate to understand the charges against him/her and be able to prepare a defense. A simple statement of the rule violated is not enough information. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a PM 600 – Inmate Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary Unless waived in writing by the inmate, officer and the incarcerated person has been hearings may not be held in less than 24 informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ hours from the time of notification 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 PM 600 – Inmate Discipline appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The Inmates charged with major rule violations incarcerated person shall have access to staff or are entitled to be present at a hearing unless ☒ ☐ ☐ assistance when they have limited literacy, or the waived in writing or excluded because their issues are complex. behavior poses a threat to facility safety, security and order 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 PM 600 – Inmate Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been informed of the charge(s) in writing. Investigations involving major rule violations should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial report and completed in sufficient time for the ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate to have a disciplinary hearing, which is required within 72 hours of the time the inmate was informed, in writing, of the charges 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary PM 600 – Inmate Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility All disciplinary hearing reports and manager or designee. dispositions shall be reviewed by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee soon ☒ ☐ ☐ after the final disposition. Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall receive visits from the Jail Commander or the authorized designee at least once every seven days as part of the disciplinary review process 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a PM 600 – Inmate Discipline written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the The hearing officer shall write a report disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept regarding the decision and detailing the pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the report shall be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ to the inmate. The original shall be filed with the record of the proceedings. All documentation related to the disciplinary process shall be retained and a copy should be placed in the inmate’s file 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a PM 600 – Inmate Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. All disciplinary hearing reports and ☒ ☐ ☐ dispositions shall be reviewed by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee soon after the final disposition. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 600 – Inmate Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist shall be directly related to the severity of the rule of, but not be limited to the following (15 CCR infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a 1082): progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of • Loss of privileges discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the • Extra work detail following: • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours (a) Loss of privileges. • Removal from work details ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. • Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. under Penal Code § 4019 (d) Removal from work details. • Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal under Penal Code § 4019 Code Section 4019. • Disciplinary detention (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal • Disciplinary isolation diet Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 600 – Inmate Discipline PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary Inmates may be placed into disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group segregation only after an impartial hearing to punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological determine the facts of the rule violation, in degradation. accordance with the office Inmate Discipline Policy. The hearing officer shall impose Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: discipline in accordance with the discipline (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option schedule established by the Jail Commander. of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Maximum discipline for any one incident, ☒ ☐ ☐ threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and regardless of the number of rules violated, with the least restrictive conditions possible. shall not exceed 60 days. Inmates who are in disciplinary segregation for more than 30 days shall have their case reviewed by the Jail Commander. The Jail Commander’s review will include a consultation with health care staff. The case will be reviewed every 15 days thereafter, including consultations with health care staff. This review shall be documented 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for PM 600 – Inmate Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a Inmates who are in disciplinary segregation consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall for more than 30 days shall have their case continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until reviewed by the Jail Commander. The Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall Commander’s review will include a be documented. consultation with health care staff. The case will be reviewed every 15 days thereafter, including consultations with health care staff. This review shall be documented (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have PM 600 – Inmate Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall not 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be be deprived of bedding or clothing except in deprived of them through any portion of the day cases where the inmate destroys such except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐ articles or uses them to attempt suicide (15 in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be CCR 1083(b)). The decision to continue to deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a deprive the inmate of these articles must be person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall made by the Jail Commander or the be reviewed by the facility manager or designee authorized designee and reviewed every 24 during each 24-hour period. hours (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or PM 600 – Inmate Discipline medical staff determine that an individual has serious PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately After notification from staff that an inmate is upon this determination. being placed in disciplinary segregation, the Shift Sergeant/OIC shall ensure that the following occurs: (a) A qualified health care professional shall review the inmate’s health record to determine whether existing medical, dental or ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health needs contraindicate the placement or require special accommodations. (b) If contraindications or special accommodations are noted, the qualified health care professional shall inform the Shift Sergeant/OIC and coordinate the appropriate plan for the inmate based on the safety needs of the facility and the medical needs of the inmate (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person PM 600 – Inmate Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as disciplinary purposes. punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall review this policy annually with the Responsible Physician. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints shall not be used as punishment, placed around a person's neck, or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the PM 600 – Inmate Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these Inmates in disciplinary segregation should be regulations. allowed to shower with the same frequency as the general inmate population, if reasonably practicable, but at minimum shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be afforded the opportunity to shower at least every other day and shave daily (15 CCR 1083(e)). The opportunities for each inmate to shave and shower will be documented on the disciplinary segregation unit logs (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Under no circumstances will an inmate be denied food as a means of punishment (15 CCR 1083(f)). A disciplinary isolation diet may only be used for major violations of jail rules (15 CCR 1083(g)). No inmate receiving a prescribed medical diet is to be placed on a ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary isolation diet without review and written approval of a physician or pursuant to a written plan approved by the physician. Disciplinary isolation diets shall be served twice during each 24-hour period and must meet statutorily prescribed minimum food and nutritional requirements as described in the Disciplinary Isolation Diet Policy (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld PM 600 – Inmate Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall have correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 the same privileges to write and receive hours, without the review and approval of the facility correspondence as inmates in general manager. population, except in cases where inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ violated correspondence regulations. In such cases, mail privilege may be suspended. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall approve all mail privilege suspensions that exceed 72 hours. Legal mail shall not be suspended from delivery to the inmate 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be PM 600 – Inmate Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall have the same access to religious and legal materials as the general population inmates, unless the restriction is directed by a court of law or there is a reasonable basis to believe ☒ ☐ ☐ the materials will be used for illegal purposes or pose a direct threat to the security and safety of the facility. In such cases the basis for the action shall be documented in the inmate’s file and unit log. Access to courts and legal counsel shall not be suspended as a disciplinary measure 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept All management, program staff and qualified of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This health care professional visits shall be requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule documented in TRACNET an/or medical files violation reports and report of the disposition of each. on the appropriate records and logs and retained in accordance with established records retention schedules ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of disciplinary reports and administrative housing placement reports from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PM 729 – Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING This policy is intended to provide guidelines (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk facility administrator and the county health officer, shall of contracting and/or spreading develop a written plan to address the identification, communicable diseases. The policy offers treatment, control and follow-up management of direction in achieving the following goals: tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, (a) Managing the risks associated with identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical bloodborne pathogens (BBP), aerosol evaluation, treatment responsibilities during transmissible diseases (ATD), and other incarceration and coordination with public health officials potentially infectious substances. for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable (b) Providing appropriate treatment for ill diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated incarcerated persons while minimizing the people and staff. risk of the spread of disease. (c) Making decisions concerning the selection, use, maintenance, limitations, storage, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE). ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Ensuring proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies. (e) Establishing procedures for the identification, education, immunization, prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, and follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. (f) Providing appropriate treatment, counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease. (g) Protecting the privacy rights of all personnel who may be exposed to or contract a communicable disease during the course of their duties. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority PM 729 – Communicable Diseases shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and The Responsible Physician shall ensure the procedures in conformance with applicable state and following notifications are made whenever a federal law, which include, but are not limited to: communicable disease is identified (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (a) Notification to the public health department of all reportable diseases and conditions shall be made as soon as practicable. This is done by completing appropriate forms, and if necessary, contacting the public health department ☒ ☐ ☐ directly for situations of multiple spread occurrences. (b) The Responsible Physician and the Jail Commander shall be kept informed of any incidence of communicable disease. (c) The Jail Commander shall be apprised of any medical situation that raises the risk of disease level for incarcerated persons, correctional officers, or any other staff members. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical PM 729 – Communicable Diseases reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated PM 729 – Communicable Diseases persons and custody staff; (e) Communicating with employees, other employers, and the local health officer ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding the suspected or diagnosed infectious disease status of referred incarcerated persons, including notification of exposed employees. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the PM 729 – Communicable Diseases presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; PM 729 – Communicable Diseases (f) Providing appropriate treatment, ☒ ☐ ☐ counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, PM 729 – Communicable Diseases medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person PM 729 – Communicable Diseases that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the PM 729 – Communicable Diseases possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL PM 702 – Access to Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health It is the policy of this office that all inmates, authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, regardless of custody status or housing which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons location, will have timely access to a qualified or provision made that any incarcerated person health care professional and receive a timely requesting medical/mental health attention be given such professional clinical judgment and attention. ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate treatment. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office facility will provide medical, dental and mental health services as necessary to maintain the health and well-being of inmates to a reasonable and socially acceptable standard 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PM 900 – Food Service In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Meals shall be served at least three times those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall during each 24-hour period. At least one meal be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one must include hot food. Any deviation from this of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food requirement shall be subject to the review and must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 approval of a registered dietitian to ensure hours pass between evening and morning meals. that inmates receive meals that meet Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people nutritional guidelines. on medical diets in less than the time period outlined ☒ ☐ ☐ above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. There must be no more than 14 hours between a substantial evening meal and breakfast BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of food service menus from January 2025 through September 2025. The meals appear to have met these regulation standards. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the PM 900 – Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates must be provided a minimum of 15 prescribed additional time. minutes dining time for each meal Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who PM 900 – Food Service may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Inmates who miss, or may miss, a regularly medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed scheduled meal must be provided with a meal. beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. Approved snacks should be served to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates on medical diets in less than the 14- hour period if prescribed by the Responsible Physician or registered dietitian. Inmates on medical or therapeutic meals who miss their regularly scheduled meal will be provided with their prescribed meal 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to An incarcerated person admitted to the facility incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. shall include, but not be limited to: The issue of clothing appropriate to the (a) Clean socks and footwear; climate for incarcerated persons shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): • Clean socks. • Clean outer garments. • Clean undergarments (e.g., shorts, undershirt, bra and two pairs of panties). • Footwear. (b) Clean outergarments; and, PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option Incarcerated persons who are issued a notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility change of clothing upon admission to the ☒ ☐ ☐ to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. facility may have their personal clothing returned after laundering, at the discretion of the Jail Commander All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, All issued and exchanged clothing shall be free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more fitted, durable, and easily laundered and compatible with their gender identity and gender repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free expression. 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 BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that all issued clothing met these regulation standards by walking through the facility’s clothing room and inspecting issued items. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene CLOTHING Delousing materials and procedures shall be There shall be written policies and procedures developed approved through consultation with the by the facility administrator to control contamination Responsible Physician or qualified health ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s care professionals. personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed Personal hygiene items, hair care services, by the facility administrator for the issue of personal and facilities for showers will be provided in hygiene items. accordance with applicable laws and ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations. This is to maintain a standard of hygiene among incarcerated persons in compliance with the requirements established by state laws as part of a healthy living environment Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection that all required feminine hygiene products were available and accessible to the incarcerated population. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, Each incarcerated person held more than 24 shall be issued: hours who does not have the following (a) Toothbrush, personal care items because of either indigency or the absence of an incarcerated person canteen shall be issued the following items (15 CCR 1265): • Toothbrush ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dentifrice • Soap • Comb • Shaving implements • Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons at no cost and no maximum allowance (Penal Code § 4023.5) (b) Dentifrice, PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene hours of housing assignment. Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 hours of a housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share personal care items or disposable razors Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Used razors are to be disposed into approved between individual uses by the method prescribed by the sharps containers. Other barbering State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections equipment capable of breaking the skin must ☒ ☐ ☐ 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of be disinfected between individual uses, as Regulations. prescribed by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980 1266 SHOWERING PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed Incarcerated persons will be allowed to by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. ☒ ☐ ☐ shower upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day thereafter, or more often if possible.. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is If showering is prohibited, it shall be approved prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be designee, and the reasons for prohibition documented. shall be documented 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (a) Hair care services shall be available. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall be responsible for developing and maintaining a schedule for hair care services provided to the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ population and will have written policies and procedures for accessing these services (see the Grooming Policy). The Jail Commander shall ensure that the rules are included in the incarcerated person handbook. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons, except those who may least once a month. The facility administrator may not shave for reasons of identification in court, suspend this requirement in relation to people who are shall be allowed to shave daily (15 CCR ☒ ☐ ☐ considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1267(b)). The Jail Commander or the authorized designee may suspend this requirement for any incarcerated person who is considered a danger to others. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, After each haircut, all tools that came into Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of contact with the incarcerated person shall be Regulations. thoroughly cleaned and sanitized according to established guidelines and regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations with detailed hair care cleaning and sanitation requirements shall be posted in a conspicuous place for use by all hair care personnel and incarcerated persons. Single- use items, such as cotton pads and neck strips, shall be properly disposed of immediately after a single use. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, Upon entering a living area of the El Dorado for each incarcerated person entering a living area who County Sheriff's Office jail, every incarcerated is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be person who is expected to remain overnight limited to: shall be issued bedding and linens including (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the but not limited to (15 CCR 1270): requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (a) Sufficient freshly laundered blankets to provide comfort under existing temperature conditions. Blankets shall be exchanged and laundered in accordance with facility operational laundry rules. (b) One clean, firm, nontoxic, fire-retardant mattress 1. Mattresses will be serviceable and enclosed in an easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material and conform to the size of the bunk. Mattresses will be cleaned and disinfected when an incarcerated person is released or upon reissue. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Mattresses shall meet the most recent requirements of the State Fire Marshal, the Bureau of Home Furnishings' test standard for penal mattresses, and any other legal standards at the time of purchase (15 CCR 1272). 3. Mattresses shall be free of holes and tears. Mattresses with holes, tears, or that lack sufficient padding shall be replaced upon request with mattresses that meet the requirements of 15 CCR 1270 (15 CCR 1271). (c) Two sheets or one sheet and a clean mattress cover. 1. Two blankets or a sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. (d) One clean bath towel. (e) One pillow and pillowcase. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that all bedding and mattresses ☒ ☐ ☐ were compliant with this regulation. They were free of holes and freshly laundered when inspected in the facility clothing/bedding room. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 800 – Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE PM 804 – House Keeping and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable The Jail Commander shall establish a plan for level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the housekeeping and maintenance of the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facility. The plan should include but is not of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and limited to (15 CCR 1280): correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. (a) Schedules that determine the frequency of cleaning activities on a daily, weekly, or monthly timetable, by area of the facility. (b) Supervision of the staff and incarcerated persons to ensure proper implementation of the procedures and to ensure that no incarcerated person supervises or assigns work to another incarcerated person. (c) Development and implementation of an overall sanitation plan (e.g., cleaning, maintenance, inspection, staff training, ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person supervision). (d) Development of inspection forms. (e) All incarcerated person responsibilities, which should be included in the incarcerated person handbook. (f) A process to ensure that deficiencies identified during inspections are satisfactorily corrected and documented. (g) Detailed processes for the procurement, storage, and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. (h) A process for the preventive maintenance of equipment and systems throughout the facility. (i) Staff supervision of the provision and use of cleaning tools and supplies. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, PM 800 – Sanitation Inspections Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized PM 804 – House Keeping and Maintenance according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. A daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule will be established by the housing unit supervisor. The facility staff should ☒ ☐ ☐ implement a site-specific plan for cleaning and maintenance of each area of the jail (e.g., housing, food preparation, laundry, loading dock/trash storage, barber shop, warehouse, common areas). 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? PM 541 – Juvenile Housing Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not It is the policy of this office to prohibit the subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; housing of juveniles in the adult detention however, if minors are held in the building, they may be facility. If a person is being booked solely for subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. a Juvenile Warrant, they shall not be ☐ ☒ ☐ admitted into the jail until they reach the age of 19. If a juvenile is inadvertently housed into one the jails, the juvenile will be released back to the arresting agency immediately upon discovery. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒ the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒ and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall be established by the ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 58 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒ Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing ☐ ☐ ☒ and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐ ☒ detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒ subsequent review. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 59 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒ Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal ☐ ☐ ☒ Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐ ☒ safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or ☐ ☐ ☒ termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Adult Main Detention II CI PRO 25-26 Page 60 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 0670 FACILITY: El Dorado County Placerville Main Detention TYPE: II RC: 303 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: November 12, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Intake A Holding 1980 1 (3) 8 X 5.5 0 0 0 Note: 5.5 ft. bench B Holding 1980 1 (3) 9 X 5.6 1 1 1 Note: 5.6 ft. bench C Holding 1980 1 (13) 13.2 X 10.5 1 1 1 Note: plastic chairs D-H Holding 1980 5 (9) (45) 13.2 X 7.5 1 1 1 Note: Two 8.4 ft. benches I Holding 1980 1 (5) 8.5 X 7.6 1 1 1 Note: 7.6 ft. bench Sobering Sobering 1980 1 (8) 21.5 X 8.7 1 1 1 1 Sobering Sobering 1980 1 (7) 21.5 X 6.7 1 1 1 2 Safety 1-2 Safety 1980 2 (1) (2) 7.8 X 5.9 1 1 1 Infirmary Med Iso 1980 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 Holding 1980 1 (10) 9.4 X 11 1 1 1 Dorm 1980 1 (3) 27 X 12 1 1 1 Med 1980 4 (4) 10.6 X 7.5 1 1 1 rooms Level 1 Dorm 2001 1 23 23 23 2,404 sq. ft. 2 1 3 1 2 Note: Seven beds and appropriate storage, tables, and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Level 2 Dorm 2001 1 20 20 20 2,245 sq. ft. 2 1 3 1 2 Note: Four beds and appropriate storage, tables, and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Unit A Single 1980 12 1 1 12 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1988 4 2 2 8 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Unit B Single 1980 6 1 1 6 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1988 9 2 2 18 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Unit C Single 1980 4 1 1 4 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1980 4 2 2 8 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Main Adult Detention II CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunk added to 4 single cells (2008). RC adjusted 2014. Unit D Single 2005 4 1 1 4 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 1980 8 2 2 16 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Double 2005 4 2 2 8 10.5 X 7.1 1 1 1 Note: Two showers (one upper, one lower) in each unit. 2nd bunk added to 8 single cells in 2008. RC changed 2014. Level 3 Dorm 2001 1 20 20 20 2,149 sq. ft. 2 1 3 1 2 Note: Four beds and appropriate storage, tables, and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Level 4 Dorm 2001 1 23 23 23 2,404 sq. ft. 3 3 1 2 Note: Seven beds and appropriate storage, tables and seating for inmate dining were added to this dorm in 2006. (Square footage of dorm/dayroom provided by architect.) Unit E Single 1980 2 1 1 2 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1980 10 2 2 20 10.5 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 4 2 2 8 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunks added to 10 single cells in 2008. RC adjusted 2014. Unit F Single 1980 2 1 1 2 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1980 6 2 2 12 10.5 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunks added to 6 single cells in 2008. RC adjusted 2014. Unit G Single 1980 2 1 1 2 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1980 10 2 2 20 10.5 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 4 2 2 8 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: 2nd bunks added to 10 single cells in 2008. RC adjusted 2014. Unit H Single 1980 5 1 1 5 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Double 1988 11 2 2 22 10.9 X 7 1 1 1 Note: Two showers (one upper, one lower) in each unit. A & B Holding 1980 2 2 (2) 9 X 5 1 1 1 Holding Note: 4 ft. bench in each cell. Historical Note: All units were originally constructed with single cells using 1980 standards. Later, under 1988 standards, an additional bunk was added to some single cells in each unit and, upon request, the total RC was increased to 243. In 2006, additional bunks were added to all four dormitories and, upon request, the total RC was increased to 265. In 2008, an additional bunk was added to single cells in Units C, D, E, F, and G; however, no request was made to increase RC so it remains unchanged at 265. On May 6, 2014, a request was made to adjust the RC by including the double bunking of units C, D, E, F, & G, resulting in a new RC of 303. *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. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Main Adult Detention II CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 0670 FACILITY NAME: El Dorado County Placerville Main Detention FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 2001, 2005 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: November 12, 2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 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) 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells- rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and ☒ ☐ ☐ has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet No smaller than 160 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cells (2.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado SHRF Main Adult Detention II CI PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation ☒ ☐ ☐ Padding on the floor ☒ ☐ ☐ Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipped with variable intensity, security light, ☒ ☐ ☐ inaccessible to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and ☒ ☐ ☐ at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum 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) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells ☐ ☐ ☒ Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ No smaller than 100 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒ Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒ 0670 El Dorado SHRF Main Adult Detention II CI PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking ☐ ☐ ☒ fountain Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☐ ☐ ☒ Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Limited to no more than 16 persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 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 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) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a 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 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 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 0670 El Dorado SHRF Main Adult Detention II CI PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Shower (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available on a ratio of 1:16 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. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) ☒ ☐ ☐ At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 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) ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 0670 El Dorado SHRF Main Adult Detention II CI PHY 23-24 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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 (Deleted 2/99)) Canteen (2.16) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) 8-86: Added for Type II facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ 0670 El Dorado SHRF Main Adult Detention II CI PHY 23-24 - 5 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0680 FACILITY NAME: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE JAIL FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: LIEUTENANT JON ESLICK AND LIEUTENANT STEVE KOWALCZYK FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 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 2025/26 compliance monitoring 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall cycle. successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully 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. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 239 – Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The Jail Commander shall ensure that a each local detention facility to ensure the implementation staffing plan conforming to the class type and and operation of the programs and activities required by size of this facility is prepared and maintained these regulations. as described in the following section. The plan should detail all custody personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments, including work hours and weekly schedules, and should account for holidays, vacations, training schedules and other atypical situations BSCC staff reviewed the Staffing Plan and daily schedule while on-site. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 239 – Staffing Plan 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 PM 239 – Staffing Plan 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 PM 239 – Staffing Plan shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. DAY SHIFT (0600-1800) - Minimum level NINE positions (8 Officers and 1 Sergeant) Note: Reference PC § 4021. comprised of one female and one male minimum. Remaining staff can be either ☒ ☐ ☐ gender. NIGHT SHIFT (1800-2300) - Minimum staffing level NINE positions (8 Officers and 1 Sergeant) comprised of one female and one male minimum. Remaining staff can be either gender. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 239 – Staffing Plan personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ complete an annual comprehensive staffing staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the analysis to evaluate personnel requirements time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a and available staffing levels. The staffing review and recommendations shall be reported to the analysis will be used to determine staffing local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. needs and to develop staffing plans. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement It is the policy of the El Dorado County policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Sheriff's Office that all correctional staff shall include, but are not limited to, the following: conduct safety checks on all incarcerated (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- persons, at a frequency determined by being of individuals and shall be conducted at least custody status, housing classification, and hourly through direct visual observation of all people held applicable state law and housed in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall be done by personal observation of the correctional officer and shall be sufficient to determine whether the incarcerated person is experiencing any stress or trauma. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of documentation of safety checks from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appears to be compliant with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall be conducted at least once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Cells/Watches of these regulations. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall be conducted on an irregular schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: All safety checks shall be documented. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety Documentation shall include (15 CCR check occurred; 1027.5): (a) The actual time when each safety check ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred. (b) The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number. (c) Initials or member identification number of staff who completed the safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Safety check documentation shall be of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the safety checks. Jail Commander or supervisor. The review shall include any noted inconsistent documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training PM 404 – Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general All correctional officers shall complete CPR fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ certification as required by 15 CCR 184 and 15 CCR 1028. Training shall include that when it is safe and appropriate, CPR shall begin on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from a supervisor or medical staff (15 CCR 184; 15 CCR 1028). The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 404 – Fire Safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 404 – Fire Safety and procedures consistent with the requirements of PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) The Responsible Physician or the authorized to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without designee is responsible for ensuring that an obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is when it is safe and appropriate to do so. ☒ ☐ ☐ available in the facility and that all staff members are trained in its use. The AEDs shall be inspected and tested at a frequency consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure functionality BSCC staff confirmed that AED devices are located throughout the facility. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements The Jail Commander and the Responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ Physician shall develop CPR procedures for correctional officers consistent with the provisions in 15 CCR Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 404 – Fire Safety a central location and available for review. PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Requiring correctional officers to immediately call for medical aid and administer CPR to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is contraindicated by known medical conditions. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 404 – Fire Safety and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would ☒ ☐ ☐ contraindicate its use. Requiring correctional officers to immediately call for medical aid and administer CPR to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is contraindicated by known medical conditions. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 404 – Fire Safety to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. ☒ ☐ ☐ Instructing correctional officers to use personal protective equipment (PPE) when possible to minimize exposure to bodily fluids and pathogens (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 404 – Fire Safety shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet Instructing correctional officers in situations arrived. where imminent physical danger prevents the ☒ ☐ ☐ safe administration of CPR, correctional officers shall initiate or resume CPR as soon as the threat is resolved or the nonresponsive individual is safely removed from danger, provided medical assistance has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 404 – Fire Safety nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders ☒ ☐ ☐ Continuing CPR, absent imminent physical arrive and take over. danger, until the nonresponsive person shows signs of life, such as breathing or movement, or until health care professionals take over 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training medical responders are present when a person is PM 404 – Fire Safety identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements defer CPR to those individuals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Deferring CPR to health care professionals or alternative medical responders if they are present when a person is nonresponsive. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual (PM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The The PM was last reviewed and updated on policy and procedures manual shall address all November 11, 2025. applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be 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 PM Chapter 1 – Role and Authority facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 102 – Annual Review and Performance- administrator/manager. Based Goals and Objectives ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 106 – Annual Facility Inspection (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 526 – Calculated Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 504 – Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 102- Annual Review and Performance- searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Based Goals and Objectives contraband control, and key control. PM 103 – Custody Manual Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, PM 106 – Annual Facility Inspection review, evaluate, and make a record of security PM 222 – Key and Electronic Access Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 502 – Counts PM 530 - Searches including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. BSCC staff reviewed the Annual Security Review for 2025 while on-site. The documentation was compliant with this regulation. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Emergency procedures include: PM 400 – Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 404 – Fire Safety section 1032 of these regulations; PM 406 – Fire Response and Control (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 400 – Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ hostages; (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 400 – Facility Emergencies (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 400 – Facility Emergencies (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 400 – Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 400 – Facility Emergencies ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act ☒ ☐ ☐ and sexual harassment. (PREA) (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ (PREA) reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 543 – End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (PREA) limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act family, community members, and other interested (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility It is the policy of this office to minimize the administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health incidence of suicide by establishing and authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, maintaining a comprehensive suicide and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who prevention and intervention program present a suicide risk. designed to identify incarcerated persons The program shall include the following: who are at risk of suicide and to intervene ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriately whenever possible. The program shall be developed by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee and the Responsible Physician, approved by the local public health entity, and reviewed annually by the Jail Commander. A copy of this policy shall be maintained in each unit of the facility where it can be easily accessed by all staff members (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and personnel. Intervention All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk ☒ ☐ ☐ identification, prevention, and intervention. BSCC staff confirmed that the training is compliant with this regulation by reviewing agency training records. The review consisted of a random sample of records. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and intake and prior to housing assignment. Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons shall undergo medical and mental health screening during the intake process (c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Intervention medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. Qualified health care professionals are primarily responsible for the treatment of incarcerated persons on suicide watch. ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional officers and general employees are responsible for the physical safety of incarcerated persons. All staff members should coordinate their efforts to ensure that incarcerated persons do not have the means or the opportunity to injure themselves. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Intervention restrictive environment should be considered. Incarcerated persons should only be housed on suicide watch with a recommendation from the health care professional and the approval of the Shift Sergeant/OIC. If a qualified health care professional is not present in the jail, the Shift Sergeant/OIC may make the decision to ☒ ☐ ☐ place an incarcerated person on suicide watch but should notify a qualified health care professional as soon as practicable. incarcerated persons placed on suicide watch shall be closely monitored and housed in a cell that has been designed to be suicide resistant. Prior to housing the incarcerated person, the staff should carefully inspect the cell for objects that may pose a threat to the person's safety. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention An observation log shall be maintained for each incarcerated person on suicide watch. A staff member shall be designated to make a direct visual observation of the incarcerated person twice every 30 minutes at ☒ ☐ ☐ approximately 15-minute intervals. A Shift Sergeant/OIC and a qualified health care professional, if available, must observe the incarcerated person at least once every five hours. Each staff member who is required to observe the incarcerated person shall make notations in the observation log documenting the time of observation and a brief description of the person's behavior. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and procedures. Intervention Any suicide attempt is a medical emergency. Staff should take action to facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency medical care and preserve and collect evidence as necessary. A qualified health care professional should be summoned immediately any time the staff suspects a suicide attempt is imminent. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and attempts. Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an attempted or completed suicide, the Jail Commander should be promptly notified. The Jail Commander should notify the Sheriff. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and attempted suicides as defined by the facility Intervention administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Any suicide attempt or death of an administrative review. incarcerated person or on-site staff member requires a staff debriefing. Information will be ☒ ☐ ☐ communicated to the oncoming Shift Sergeant/OIC and staff to apprise them of the incident and the actions taken with regard to the incident. Such debriefing will be appropriately documented and shall be reviewed by administration, security, and the Responsible Physician. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Qualified health care professionals should ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluate any incarcerated person placed in suicide watch within 24 hours of placement or at the next available physician's visit, whichever is earliest. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and from court as determined by the mental health director. Intervention Incarcerated persons at risk for suicide pose additional challenges during transport and while being held in court holding facilities. The transportation staff should take reasonable steps to closely monitor at-risk incarcerated persons whenever they are transported or ☒ ☐ ☐ held in any cell that is not designated as a suicide-watch cell. All additional security and monitoring measures implemented by the staff should be documented in the incarcerated person's record. The transporting correctional officer should ensure that the suicide threat or other danger is communicated to personnel at the receiving facility. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 406 – Fire Response and Control Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department The Jail Commander shall ensure that a fire having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire alarm and automatic detection system are Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ installed, maintained and periodically tested. which shall include, but not be limited to: Any variance, exception or equivalency issues must be approved by the fire jurisdiction authorities, and must not constitute a serious life-safety threat to the occupants of the facility (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 404 – Fire Safety fire department to be included as part of the policy and PM 406 – Fire Response and Control procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Jail Commander shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a fire 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 404 – Fire Safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; PM 406 – Fire Response and Control ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire inspection records while on-site. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 404 – Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires PM 406 – Fire Response and Control inspections at least once every two years; Fire prevention inspections as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a) and (b), which requires inspections at least once every two years. The last fire prevention inspection was conducted on August 29, 2024. (d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 406 – Fire Response and Control PM 411 – Evacuation Plan Placerville In the event of fire or other major structural ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency at the Placerville Jail, the preservation of life shall be the highest priority. All efforts shall be made to safely evacuate all individuals from an unsafe area of the facility during these emergency situations. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 404 – Fire Safety people in the case of fire. PM 406 – Fire Response and Control The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall develop a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event of ☒ ☐ ☐ a fire (15 CCR 1032(e)). The plan should include procedures for continuing to house inmates in the facility, identification of alternate facilities and the potential capacity of those facilities, inmate transportation options, and contact information for allied agencies. This plan shall be reviewed annually and revised if necessary. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PM 500 – Population Management System Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics The Jail Commander or the authorized accounting system which reflects the monthly average designee is responsible for ensuring that daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people detailed daily reports of the facility’s inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ by gender and juvenile status. population are completed and maintained by the staff. The reports shall reflect the average daily population of sentenced and non- sentenced inmates by categories of males and females. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Facility administrators shall provide the Board with PM 500 – Population Management System applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee is responsible for ensuring that all required information is supplied to the Board ☒ ☐ ☐ of State and Community Corrections as required BSCC staff confirmed that the agency is current with their Jail Profile Surveys. 1041 RECORDS PM 218 – Inmate Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV It is the policy of this office that all records facility shall develop written policies and procedures for shall be complete and comprehensive, the maintenance of individual records for each resulting in reliable data that provides incarcerated person which shall include, but not be information about each inmate’s period of limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, confinement, as well as histories of previous commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary confinement in this facility. All inmate records actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ are official office documents and should be physician and staff response, and non-medical used for official business only. Inmate records information regarding disabilities and other limitations. are a vital component of the criminal justice system and should only be released to authorized persons. BSCC staff reviewed the incarcerated individuals‘ records while on-site. The documentation was compliant with this regulation. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, PM 218 – Inmate Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at PM 500 – Population Management System facilities under its direct control and from other facilities PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act with which it contracts for the confinement of its (PREA) 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 PM 220 – Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Report preparation is a major part of each and procedures for the maintenance of written records correctional officer’s job. The purpose of and reporting of all incidents which result in physical reports is to refresh the correctional officer’s ☒ ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee memory and to provide sufficient information or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other for a follow-up investigation and successful person. prosecution or a disciplinary proceeding. Report writing is the subject of substantial formal and on-the-job training Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 220 – Report Preparation involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of incident reports from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 220 – Report Preparation assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility manager or designee. Employees should ensure that reports are sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free ☒ ☐ ☐ from errors prior to submission. Reports shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate or document an incident, approved by a supervisor and submitted to the Jail Commander or the authorized designee in a timely manner 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PM 231 – News Media Relations PM 233 – Community Relations and Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the dissemination of information to the public, to other This policy provides guidelines to custody government agencies, and to the news media. The public personnel when dealing with the general and incarcerated persons shall have available for review ☒ ☐ ☐ public or interested groups when requests are the following material: received to share information regarding the operations and policies of the facility BSCC staff confirmed that the public information plan was available in the lobby of the facility. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections PM 231 – News Media Relations Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 233 – Community Relations and Public found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Information Plan (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated PM 231 – News Media Relations people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 233 – Community Relations and Public (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Rehabilitation Programs (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1019 – Visitation (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1030 – Mail (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1014 – Library Services (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and PM 1030 – Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1017 – Phone Access (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs PM 233 – Community Relations and Public ☒ ☐ ☐ Information PM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 618 – Inmate Voting (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1029 – Religious Programs (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 616 – Grievances (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 600 – Inmate Discipline (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated PM 600 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 600 – Inmate Discipline (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 600 – Inmate Discipline (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 702 – Access to Health Care 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths excluding those deaths reporting requirements of Government Code section which occur while the inmate is under 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of physician’s treatment for a disease or other the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC natural condition which has been diagnosed within 10 days of an in-custody death. prior to death shall be investigated by the Officer Involved Critical Incident Protocol Task Force ☒ ☐ ☐ All in-custody deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the death to the state Attorney General's office, in accordance with reporting guidelines and statutory requirements. Any change or new information that becomes available after the initial reporting to the Attorney General shall be updated to the report and provided to the Attorney General within 10 days of the date of change or the date the new information becomes available (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody health administrator, shall develop written policy and PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The in-custody death review should be the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall initiated as soon as practicable, and a written include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ report shall be completed within 30 days of designee, the health administrator, the responsible the death. The team should review the physician and other health care, and supervision staff appropriateness of clinical care, determine who are relevant to the incident. whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted, and identify issues that require further study Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody initial review report of every in-custody death to the PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review A copy of the initial review report for every in- report that comports with the disclosure requirements of custody death provided to the state Attorney section 832.10 of the Penal Code. General's office shall be submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records) (15 CCR 1046). 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody information: PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (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 ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within this facility jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 516 – Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, It is the policy of this office to process all or III facility shall develop and implement a written individuals entering this jail to determine classification plan designed to properly assign whether they will be housed in the jail, cited incarcerated persons to housing units and activities and released, released on their own according to the categories of gender identity, age, recognizance (O.R.) or bail, or released back criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, to the community through an appropriate physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- release mechanism, including alternatives to assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or incarceration programs, such as electronic sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision. Anyone housed in the jail shall the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such be properly classified according to security housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the and health risks so that appropriate extent possible within the limits of the available number supervision, temporary holding, and housing of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. assignments may be made. The written classification plan shall be based on objective BSCC staff spoke with the Classification Unit criteria and include receiving screening performed at the Staff and reviewed the Classification Plan time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each while on-site. The documentation appeared person's classification level, housing restrictions, and to be compliant with this regulation. housing assignments. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish PM 516 – Classification and implement a classification system which will include the use of classification officers or a classification Once it has been determined that the person committee in order to properly assign incarcerated arrested will not be released from custody on persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and bail or O.R., a more in-depth classification of leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as the incarcerated person will be conducted as much information as is available about and from the soon as possible, after which the inmate will incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ be moved to more permanent housing. appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility Inmates who do not have identification and administrator or designee. Each person may request a cannot be identified through DOJ shall be review of their classification plan no more often than 30 placed into Administrative Separation. The days from their last review. Classification Unit will investigate and review all information to assist in properly classifying Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been the inmate deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 516 – Classification the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety The comprehensive classification process of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement begins with a review of any initial would present management or security problems. A classification information obtained during the person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall reception and booking process, as well as an be given serious consideration. ☒ ☐ ☐ interview by the classification correctional officer. The review of initial classification documents and the questions, answers, and observations from the incarcerated person's interview will be documented and numerically scored, representing the security level and housing assignment appropriate for each incarcerated person. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 729 – Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy is intended to provide guidelines responsible physician, shall develop written policies and for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk procedures specifying those symptoms that require of contracting and/or spreading medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a communicable diseases. The policy offers medical evaluation is completed. direction in achieving the following goals: (a) Managing the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens (BBP), aerosol transmissible diseases (ATD), and other potentially infectious substances. (b) Providing appropriate treatment for ill incarcerated persons while minimizing the risk of the spread of disease. (c) Making decisions concerning the selection, use, maintenance, limitations, storage, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE). ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Ensuring proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies. (e) Establishing procedures for the identification, education, immunization, prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, and follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. (f) Providing appropriate treatment, counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease. (g) Protecting the privacy rights of all personnel who may be exposed to or contract a communicable disease during the course of their duties. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be EDCM 729 – Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Any incarcerated person suspected of having as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of a communicable disease will be evaluated by tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or a qualified health care professional as soon other special medical problem identified by the health as reasonably practicable. Incarcerated authority. The response shall be noted on the medical persons suspected of having communicable screening from. diseases will be appropriately isolated until disease confirmation and the period of communicability is determined. Long-term ☒ ☐ ☐ housing consideration will be based upon the classification status as well as the behavior, medical needs, and safety of incarcerated persons and staff. These incarcerated persons shall be examined by a qualified health care professional within 24 hours. The instructions of the qualified health care professional regarding care of the patient and sanitizing of eating utensils, clothing, and bedding shall be carefully followed 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 723 – Mental Health Services PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of It is the policy of this office that all individuals behavioral crisis may include telehealth. booked into the facility shall receive an initial mental health screening by a qualified mental health professional, qualified mental health staff, or health trained custody staff. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 723 – Mental Health Services readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Evaluation section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment others or appear gravely disabled. Incarcerated persons may be referred to a ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified health care professional through a variety of methods, which include the medical screening process, the mental health appraisal process, and self-referral or staff referral. Qualified health care professionals should respond to all referrals in a timely manner and initiate the appropriate treatment services. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 723 – Mental Health Services secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Evaluation PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are suspected or known to have a developmental disability should receive a mental health appraisal by the qualified health care professional or health-trained custody staff as soon as reasonably practicable but no later than 24 hours after booking 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 723 – Mental Health Services safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) A determination of whether the incarcerated person is cleared for or referred to: 1. General housing. 2. General housing with mental health referral. 3. Mental health emergency treatment. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 516 – Classification PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. The plan should include an initial screening process, as well as a process for determining ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR 115.42). The plan should include use of an objective screening instrument, procedures for making decisions about classification and housing assignments, intake and housing forms, and a process to ensure that all classification and housing records are maintained for each incarcerated person. Policies and procedures must include: PM 516 – Classification (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate PM 600 – Inmate Discipline housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office will staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a disciplinary segregation unit to house inmates who, after an impartial due process hearing, are being sanctioned for violating one or more jail rules. Restrictions on privileges will be subject to the disciplinary process and in accordance with this policy. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect PM 516 – Classification an incarcerated person’s health. PM 600 – Inmate Discipline PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation Due to the possibility of self-inflicted injury ☒ ☐ ☐ and depression during periods of segregation, health evaluations should include notations of any bruises and other trauma markings, and the qualified health care professional’s comments regarding the inmate’s attitude and outlook. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for PM 516 – Classification incarcerated people who have: PM 600 – Inmate Discipline (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the Inmates who are accused of a major rule safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and violation may be moved to administrative facility staff. segregation housing for pre-hearing (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is detention, with the Shift Sergeant/OIC’s criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ☒ ☐ ☐ approval, if there is a threat to safety or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated security. Inmates placed in pre-hearing people, and facility staff. detention are subject to the property and (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or privilege restrictions commensurate with participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other segregated confinement incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of PM 516 – Classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of PM 600 – Inmate Discipline protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation staff. Inmates who are in disciplinary segregation for more than 30 days shall have their case reviewed by the Jail Commander. The Jail Commander’s review will include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. The case will be reviewed every 15 days thereafter, including consultations with health care staff. This review shall be documented BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of separation housing placements from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and PM 516 – Classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in PM 600 – Inmate Discipline administrative separation. PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation ☒ ☐ ☐ All management, program staff and qualified health care professional visits shall be documented in TRACNET an/or medical files on the appropriate records and logs and retained in accordance with established records retention schedules. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation Cells / Watches The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety cell display behavior which results in the destruction of placements from January 2025 through property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to September 2025. The documentation self or others. appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Cells / Watches procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell An enhanced protective housing designed to to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but minimize the risk of injury or destruction of not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ property used for incarcerated persons who display behavior that reveals intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others or to destroy property, or who are in need of a separate cell for any reason, until suitable housing is available._ (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation or as a substitute for treatment. Cells / Watches ☒ ☐ ☐ A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall review this policy annually with the Responsible Physician. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation approval of the facility manager or designee, or Cells / Watches responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Placement of an inmate into a safety cell requires approval of the Shift Sergeant/OIC or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Cells / Watches placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to A medical assessment of the incarcerated advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a person in the safety cell shall occur as soon minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. ☒ ☐ ☐ as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement. The person shall be medically cleared for continued assessment, referral to advanced treatment, or removed from the safety cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation care staff shall obtain a mental health Cells / Watches opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon ☒ ☐ ☐ A mental health assessment shall be as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. conducted within 12 hours of an inmate’s placement in the safety cell. The mental health professional’s recommendations shall be documented. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Cells / Watches lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Cells / Watches Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be given the opportunity to have fluids (water, ☒ ☐ ☐ juices) at least hourly. Correctional officers shall provide the fluids in paper cups. The inmates shall be given sufficient time to drink the fluids prior to the cup being removed. Each time an inmate is provided the opportunity to drink fluids will be documented on the safety cell log. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Cells / Watches designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's Incarcerated persons should be permitted to safety or to the security of the facility are documented. remain normally clothed or should be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided a safety suit, except in cases where the incarcerated person has demonstrated that clothing articles may pose a risk to the incarcerated person's safety or the facility. In these cases, the reasons for not providing clothing shall be documented on the safety cell log. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation Cells / Watches The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of A holding cell designed to minimize the risk of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety injury by falling or dangerous behavior. It is or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. ☒ ☐ ☐ used as an initial sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being intoxicated from any substance, and who require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated persons._ A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation as they are able to continue the admission process or are Cells / Watches no longer a risk to themselves or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons will be removed from the sobering cell when they no longer pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Cells / Watches staff to determine whether the person has an urgent medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Qualified health care professionals shall regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ assess the medical condition of the incarcerated person in the sobering cell at least every six hours. Only incarcerated persons who continue to need the protective housing of a sobering cell will continue to be detained in such housing. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Cells / Watches Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Cells / Watches hour. Such observation shall be documented. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual ☒ ☐ ☐ observation of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log.. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering cell placements from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 723 – Mental Health Services PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are identified as nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with having developmental disabilities should be developmental disabilities. evaluated for special housing needs. The qualified health care professional should work in cooperation with classification personnel to establish the best, reasonably available housing option. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 723 – Mental Health Services regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Evaluation purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Incarcerated persons who are suspected or known to have a developmental disability should receive a mental health appraisal by the qualified health care professional or health-trained custody staff as soon as ☒ ☐ ☐ reasonably practicable but no later than 24 hours after booking. Contact will be made with the regional center within 24 hours, excluding holidays and weekends, when an incarcerated person is suspected or confirmed to have a developmental disability. Incarcerated persons who have a developmental disability should be referred, where appropriate and available, for placement in non-correctional facilities or in units specifically designated for housing a person with a developmental disability 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 528 – Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the It is the policy of this office that restraints shall responsible physician, shall develop and implement be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to written policies and procedures for the use of restraint others, or property damage. Restraints may devices. Restraint devices include any devices which also be applied according to an incarcerated immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person's classification, such as maximum person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this security, to control the behavior of a high-risk section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or incarcerated person while the person is being other restraint devices when used to restrain moved outside the cell or housing unit. incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 528 – Use of Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; This policy shall apply to the use of specific types of restraints, such as four/five-point ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory restraints, and similar restraint systems, as well as all other restraints, including handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when such restraints are used to restrain any incarcerated person for prolonged periods. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 528 – Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; CPR equipment, such as barrier masks, shall be provided by the facility and located in ☒ ☐ ☐ proximity to the location where incarcerated persons in restraints are held. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that AED’s are available throughout the facility. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 528 – Use of Restraints Restrained incarcerated persons should be protected from abuse by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons. Under no circumstances will restrained incarcerated persons be housed with incarcerated persons who are not in restraints. In most instances, restrained incarcerated persons are housed alone or in an area designated for restrained persons (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 528 – Use of Restraints Incarcerated persons who are confined in restraints shall be given food and fluids. Provisions shall be made to accommodate ☒ ☐ ☐ any toileting needs at least once every two hours. Food shall be provided during normal meal periods. Hydration (water or juices) will be provided no less than once every two hours or when requested by the incarcerated person. (5) exercising of extremities. PM 528 – Use of Restraints Incarcerated persons placed in restraints for longer than two hours should receive a range- of motion procedure that will allow for the ☒ ☐ ☐ movement of the extremities. Range-of- motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 528 – Use of Restraints following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints shall not be used as punishment, or as a substitute for treatment. placed around a person's neck, or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 528 – Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs, intent to cause physical harm to self or others. shall only be used on an incarcerated person when it reasonably appears necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ overcome resistance, prevent escape, or bring an incident under control, thereby preventing injury to the incarcerated person or others, or eliminating the possibility of property damage. Restraints shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably necessary to achieve the above goals (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 528 – Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 528 – Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or The specific reasons for the continued need ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention for restraints shall be reviewed, documented, shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. and approved by the Jail Commander or the Shift Sergeant/OIC at least every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 528 – Use of Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 528 – Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. Within one hour of placement in restraints, a ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified health care professional shall document an opinion regarding the placement and retention of the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 528 – Use of Restraints four hours of placement. As soon as practicable, but within four hours of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be medically assessed to ☒ ☐ ☐ determine whether the person has a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior. The medical assessment shall be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified health care professional. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 528 – Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Staff members shall conduct continuous ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated direct face-to-face observation at least twice person. Such observation shall be documented. every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ check the incarcerated person's physical shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area well-being and behavior which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of restraint placements from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in PM 528 – Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be As soon as practicable, but within eight hours safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be taken to a medical facility for further person must be evaluated by a mental health evaluation. professional to assess whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person needs immediate and/or long-term mental health treatment. If the Jail Commander, or the authorized designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that the incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Where applicable, the Jail Commander shall use the restraint device manufacturer's recommended maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the PM 528 – Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent The use of restraints for purposes other than circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ for the controlled movement or transportation documentation shall include: the reason for of an incarcerated person shall be placement; person authorizing placement; names of documented on appropriate logs and shall be staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; video recorded unless exigent circumstances and the duration of placement. prevent staff from doing so 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints will not be used on incarcerated responsible physician, shall develop written policies and persons who are known to be pregnant procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant unless based on an individualized people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the determination that restraints are reasonably policy shall include reference to the following: necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the incarcerated person, the ☒ ☐ ☐ staff, or the public. Should restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. BSCC staff did not receive any documented incidents where a pregnant female was placed into restraints during this inspection cycle. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg No incarcerated person who is in labor, or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Incarcerated persons recovering from a wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for termination of pregnancy shall not be the safety and security of the incarcerated person, ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained using leg restraints/irons, waist the staff, or the public. restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body unless an exception identified in the Incarcerated Persons in Labor subsection of this policy applies (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraints shall be removed when medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ staff responsible for the medical care of the or termination of the pregnancy determines that the pregnant incarcerated person determines removal of restraints is medically necessary. that the removal of restraints is medically necessary 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. inspection that the agency is compliant with this regulation by speaking with incarcerated pregnant females. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel This policy provides guidelines for the including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collection of biological samples from those collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or inmates required to provide samples upon palm print impressions from individuals who are required conviction and/or arrest for certain offenses. to provide such samples, specimens or impressions ☒ ☐ ☐ This policy does not apply to biological pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse samples collected at a crime scene or taken following written or oral request. from a person in conjunction with a criminal investigation. Nor does it apply to biological samples collected from those required to register, for example, as sex offenders. This policy is in conjunction with Sheriff's Office Policy section 374. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and ☒ ☐ ☐ Force will not be used in the collection of circumstances, would consider necessary and samples except as authorized by court order reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. or approval of legal counsel and only with the approval of the Shift Sergeant/OIC. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to If an inmate refuses to cooperate with the ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample or sample collection process, correctional impression and the consequences of refusal. officers should attempt to identify the reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance without resorting to using force (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological authorization of the facility watch commander or Samples designee on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒ ☐ ☐ The Shift Sergeant/OIC shall review and asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or approve any calculated use of force. The impression and refused. supervisor shall be present to supervise and document the calculated use of force. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell PM 541 – DNA Collection and Biological extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Samples audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the If the use of force includes a cell extraction, length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the the extraction shall also be video recorded, use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the ☒ ☐ ☐ including audio. The video recording shall be tape shall be retained administratively. retained by the facility in accordance with established records retention schedules. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained by the jail administration 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an This office provides educational and education program for incarcerated persons. vocational programs that are designed to help inmates improve personal skills, assist in their ☒ ☐ ☐ social development and improve inmate employability after release. The ability of the office to offer educational programs is dictated by available funding, inmate classification and other required inmate programs and routines. When such services are not made available by the PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator and Rehabilitation Programs shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall appoint an Inmate Services Officer, who shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the inmate educational and vocational program. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational vocational, or both, education of housed people. and Rehabilitation Programs Inmates should be given a form to request ☒ ☐ ☐ participation in the inmate education program. Inmate requests will be forwarded to the Inmate Services Officer, who will have the facility classification staff screen and approve the request. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational established. Modified academic or vocational and Rehabilitation Programs opportunities may be provided based on sound security practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules The Inmate Services Officer will notify the and regulations. inmate whether he/she has been approved ☒ ☐ ☐ for an education program. If approved, the Inmate Services Officer will provide instruction to the inmate on how to access the program services and will notify the affected facility staff about the inmate’s scheduled attendance. 1062 VISITING PM 1019 - Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Jail Commander shall develop written written policies and procedures, which include the procedures for incarcerated person visiting, following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall provide for as many visits and (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitors as facility schedules, space, and (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility number of personnel will reasonably allow, schedules, space, and number of personnel will with no fewer visits allowed than specified by allow. 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting PM 1019 - Visitation hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. The Jail Commander shall designate a person to develop a schedule for incarcerated person visitation that includes daytime, ☒ ☐ ☐ evening, and weekend hours. Each incarcerated person shall receive a copy of the visitation schedule in the incarcerated person handbook at orientation. The visiting hours will also be posted in the public area of the facility. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV PM 1019 - Visitation facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated BSCC staff confirmed through speaking with ☒ ☐ ☐ person each week. incarcerated persons during the onsite inspection that they are receiving the required amount of visits per week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate PM 1019 - Visitation operational or safety and security concern exists. All cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Visitation may be denied or terminated by a ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the visits and document such review. security of the facility or there is other good cause (15 CCR 1062). (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this PM 1019 - Visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor children of the incarcerated person. A maximum of one adult and two children will be permitted to visit an inmate at any one time. Children visiting inmates must be deemed age appropriate by the parent or guardian accompanying the child. Where a dispute over children visiting occurs between the inmate and the parent or legal guardian, ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate will be advised to use the court for resolution. Adults must control minors while they are waiting to visit and during the visit.All minor children require I.D. (i.e.: birth certificate, school I.D.). The minor's ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate's. The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing PM 1019 - Visitation visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ The Office may not substitute video visitation requested by an incarcerated person. for in-person visitation to meet the requirements of 15 CCR 1062. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors PM 1019 - 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. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) PM 1019 - 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. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only PM 1019 - 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; Video visitation, In-person non-contact Visitation hours; Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Final check-in for AM visiting is at 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Final check-in for PM visiting is at 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Final check-in for PM visiting is at 9:30 PM Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visiting will be first come, first served. In-person visits will be 30-minute sessions. No personal effects will be allowed into the visiting areas. All visitors will pass through the metal detector and are subject to search. Inmates will be allowed three 30-minute in- person visits per week, and one free video visit per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday). Visitors will be allowed one 30-minute in- person visit per day, three total 30-minute in- person visits per week (a week is defined as 7 days, Monday through Sunday). 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visiting Rules and Policies state: Visiting will be first come first served. Only ONE (1) visitor may visit an inmate at a time; exception, a minor may be escorted by the legal guardian or parent. All minor children require identification (i.e.: birth certificate, school ID). The minor's ID must show that the child is legally that of the visitor or the inmate's. The minor will be accompanied by parent or legal guardian at all times, unless visiting their parent. Visitors will be required to show a proper identification prior to visiting. Example: driver's license, birth certificate with photo ID, etc. Each visitor is allowed a maximum of three (3) 30-minute visits per week and is limited to one visit per day unless pre-approved through jail administration. Any portion of one hour, counts as the entire 30-minute visit. Each inmate is allowed a maximum of three (3) 30-minute visits per week. Any portion of the 30 minutes counts as the entire visit. Inmate workers may have unlimited number of visits, however, the visitor is limited to one 30-minute visit per day and a maximum of three visits per week. Inmate workers will not be pulled away from their workstations for visits. The visiting week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Inmates will not be pulled away from any court-ordered classes to visit. Visitors who have served time in the CDCR prison system or who are currently on Parole or PRCS or Probation will not be permitted to visit without prior written approval of the Jail Commander or Parole/Probation officer. DRESS CODE: All visitors, male, female, adult, and children must adhere to the following dress code: NO BARE BACKS, CHESTS, and/or ABDOMENS. NO TANK TOPS, HALF TOPS, SPAGHETTI STRAPS, OR BATHING SUITS. NO SHORT SHORTS, SKIRTS OR DRESSES - THEY MUST BE MID THIGH IN LENGTH OR LONGER. NO SHEER FABRIC OR EXPOSED UNDERGARMENTS. GANG ATTIRE IS NOT ALLOWED. SHOES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO HATS, BANDANAS, BEANIES, ETC. (Nothing is to be worn on the head). Failure to comply with 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS the dress code will result in the visitor being turned away. No personal property is allowed within the visiting area, including but not limited to: CELL PHONES, handbags, writing supplies, books, cameras, any electronic device, food, and beverage. Leave these items in your vehicle or you may stow items in the lobby lockers. The locker key may remain on your person during your visit. Staff will not pass on or deliver messages to the inmates. Money, in the form of cash or cashier's check, may be brought to the facility at any time and placed on the inmate’s account. These forms of money can be sent via postal service as well. Loud, boisterous, and rude language will not be tolerated during the visit. Any visitor within the facility observed in inappropriate conduct, sexual behavior, or any type of indecent exposure, may be permanently banned from visiting. Should visiting rules constantly be abused, i.e.; end/start times, dress code, or disruptive behavior during your visits, the following week's visitation privileges will be terminated. Visiting will end at the posted times. Visitors that do not arrive 30 minutes before the end of visiting will not be allowed to visit at that time. Previous inmates must be out of custody 30 days prior to visiting the facility or making deposits to inmate accounts. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE PM 1030 - Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictions on quantity, provided it does not incarcerated person may send or receive; jeopardize the safety of members, visitors, or other incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable disruption to orderly jail operations. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be PM 1030 - Mail read when there is a valid security reason and the facility manager or designee approves; All non-confidential mail coming into the jails will be sent to the contracted third party mail vendor to scan and send the mail to the incarcerated person in an elctronic format. ☒ ☐ ☐ Only members designated by the Jail Commander are authorized to read incoming and outgoing nonconfidential mail of current incarcerated persons. These members should receive training on legitimate government interests for reading and censoring mail and other legal requirements related to incarcerated person mail (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s PM 1030 - Mail correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and Incarcerated persons may correspond the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ confidentially with courts, legal counsel, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail officials of this office, elected officials, jail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money inspectors, government officials, or officers of orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; the court (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, PM 1030 - Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds PM 1030 - Mail shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive correspondence with family members and friends but writing materials on a weekly basis, pursuant without limitation on the number of postage paid to a schedule established by the Jail envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to Commander. Writing materials should include the courts. the following (15 CCR 1063): (a) At least four pre-stamped envelopes for correspondence with family and friends (b) Eight sheets of writing paper (c) One pencil Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive ☒ ☐ ☐ an amount of pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper sufficient to correspond with courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, or officers of the court (see the Access to Courts and Counsel Policy) (15 CCR 1063). There shall be no limitation on the number of postage-paid envelopes and sheets of paper permitted for correspondence to the indigent incarcerated person's attorney and to the courts. Requests for additional writing materials shall be screened and granted based on need, as determined by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PM 1014 – Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies This facility operates library services that and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV provide leisure and legal reading materials to facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined inmates. Inmate Services is responsible for by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ the administration of the library services. The include access to the following resources via paper library service shall include access to legal documents or through electronic media and include reference materials, current information on current information on community services and community services and resources, and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference religious, educational and recreational material and recreational reading material. reading material 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall The purpose of this policy is to establish develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of guidelines and procedures ensuring that the 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of El Dorado County Sheriff's Office facility will seven days to include: have sufficiently scheduled exercise and recreation periods and sufficient space for ☒ ☐ ☐ these activities, as required by law. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of Exercise and Recreation schedules from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation Inmates shall have access to exercise opportunities and equipment, including access to physical exercise outside the cell ☒ ☐ ☐ and adjacent dayroom areas, and the opportunity to exercise outdoors when weather permits. All inmates shall be given the opportunity to exercise for a minimum of 3 hours per 7 day period. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation It is the policy of this office to provide inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ with at least seven hours per week of access to exercise opportunities and equipment and recreation activities in accordance with state laws or requirements. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary PM 1008 – Inmate Exercise and Recreation procedures to ensure safety and security. Staff shall be responsible for inspecting exercise and recreational equipment to ensure it appears safe for use. Broken ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment or equipment that is in an unsafe condition shall not be used. Inmates will not be permitted to use equipment without supervision. All equipment shall be accounted for before inmates are returned to their housing unit. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND PM 1014 – Library Services WRITINGS PM 1030 - Mail (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy develop written policies and procedures which will permit and prohibited by the Jail Commander, incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any incarcerated persons may purchase, receive, book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for and read any book, newspaper, magazine, or distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ other periodical accepted for distribution by facility administrator shall develop and implement a the U.S. Postal Service written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language Periodicals shall be accepted only if they are alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested mailed directly from the publisher to a named people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the incarcerated person. A local daily newspaper right of a facility administrator to: in general circulation shall be made available to incarcerated persons (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any PM 1014 – Library Services legitimate penological interest; PM 1030 – Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ The Office may reject books, magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals that may inhibit the maintenance of reasonable safety, security, and discipline in the jail (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and PM 1014 – Library Services mail containing information concerning where, how, PM 1030 - Mail or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, For example, publications may be rejected if riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any they (15 CCR 1066): matter of a character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or • Advocate violence, unlawful activity, or a an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of security breach. weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other • Incite unrest or disorder. unlawful activity; • Contain sexually explicit material, including ☒ ☐ ☐ pornographic magazines, nude pictures, or pictures or descriptions of sexually explicit activities. • Incite violent crimes or crimes against children. • Contain information about unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery, or the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives. • Create a hostile or offensive work environment (3) open and inspect any publications or packages PM 1014 – Library Services received by an incarcerated person; and PM 1030 – Mail Assigned members should open and inspect ☒ ☐ ☐ all incoming and outgoing general mail of current incarcerated persons. Mail for incarcerated persons no longer in custody should not be opened and should be forwarded (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, PM 1014 – Library Services periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may PM 1030 - Mail have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each inmate is allowed to have no more than two books, a Bible and a reasonable amount of program books and/or materials at any given time. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 1017 – Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Jail will provide access to telephones for and procedures which allow access to a telephone or use by incarcerated persons consistent with communication device beyond those telephone calls federal and state law. The Jail Commander or which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. the authorized designee shall develop written Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by procedures establishing the guidelines for others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ access and usage (15 CCR 1067). All provided access to the appropriate telecommunication incarcerated persons will be provided a copy device which will facilitate communication. Such devices of the telephone usage rules as part of their may include but are not limited to videophones, incarcerated person orientation during the teletypewriters, or third-party communications booking process. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone The facility administrator shall develop written policies Consultation and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Access to courts and legal counsel may occur Such access shall consist of: through court-appointed counsel, attorney, or legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, or written communication. To facilitate access, this facility will minimally provide: • Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person can share legal documents. • Telephones that enable confidential attorney-client calls. • Reasonable access to legal materials • A means of providing assistance through the court process by individuals trained in the law. This assistance will be available to illiterate incarcerated persons and those who cannot speak or read English or who have disabilities that would impair their ability to access. • Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for indigent incarcerated persons for legal communications and correspondence (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel regulations, and, PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone Consultation ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons may correspond confidentially with courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, or officers of the court 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone Consultation All communication between incarcerated persons and their attorneys is confidential, ☒ ☐ ☐ including telephone conversations, written communication, and video conferencing. The content of written attorney-client communication will not be reviewed or censored, but the documents may be inspected for contraband. 1069 ORIENTATION PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator The Jail Commander shall provide an shall develop written policies and procedures for the effective method of orienting all incoming implementation of a program for people newly admitted incarcerated persons that includes an to the facility designed to orient them at the time of incarcerated person handbook. The placement in a living area. orientation should take place within 24 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ of an incarcerated person's admission and in any event prior to the incarcerated person being moved to general population housing and should be an ongoing process in the housing area so that the information is available to the incarcerated persons throughout their entire time in custody. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation may be supplemented with video orientation. To assist with the incarcerated person's transition into a custody environment, the orientation will be both written and verbal (including video orientation if available) and include the following topics, supplemented by ☒ ☐ ☐ a more detailed incarcerated person handbook that will be provided to each incarcerated person BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that the orientation was provided in both video and written form. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation information to each person, including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Incarcerated persons who cannot read, are proficiency (LEP). visually impaired, or have intellectual, ☒ ☐ ☐ psychiatric, or speech disabilities, or limited reading skills shall have the materials read to them by a staff member or presented to them using audible recorded media Such a program shall be published and include, but not PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation be limited to, the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff confirmed through reviewing the rules; handbook and policy that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (4) programs and activities available and method of PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ application; 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and PM 506 – Handbook and Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS PM 1000 – Programs and Services PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall and Rehabilitation Programs develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office will for individual or family social service programs for make available to incarcerated persons a incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the variety of programs and services subject to services and resources available in the community and ☒ ☐ ☐ resources and security concerns. Programs may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service and services offered for the benefit of delivery. incarcerated persons may include social services, faith-based services, out of cell activities, library access, educational/vocational training, alcohol and drug abuse recovery programs, and leisure time activities The range and source of such services shall be at the PM 1000 – Programs and Services discretion of the facility administrator and may include: PM 1010 – Inmate Educational, Vocational (a) risk and needs assessments; and Rehabilitation Programs (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; Course offerings will be subject to need, (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; available resources, security concerns, (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; available space and inmate classification, (4) vocational testing and counseling; and may include the following: (5) employment counseling; (a) Basic education, General Educational (6) discharge and reentry planning; Development (GED) preparation (c) referral to community resources and programs; (b) English as a second language (ESL) (d) reentry planning and service development; (c) Basic literacy (e) legal assistance; (d) Substance abuse and healthy lifestyles (f) regional center services for the developmentally education ☒ ☐ ☐ disabled; and, (e) Parenting courses (g) community volunteers. (f) Basic computer instruction (g) Basic life skills (h) Vocational skills such as: 1. Cooking and food services 2. Landscaping, horticulture 3. Basic woodworking 4. Auto body and painting 5. Basic auto repair 6. Basic office skills (i) Other courses as deemed appropriate by the Inmate Services Officer 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1071 VOTING PM 618 - Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who have not been convicted of a incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop felony and are in custody during trial continue written policies and procedures whereby the county to have the right to vote. Except for individual registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, inmates who have lost the right to vote, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. sentenced inmates also maintain this right. ☒ ☐ ☐ Because inmates are unable to access public voting polls, the Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall develop written procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified inmates to vote in local, state and federal elections, pursuant to election codes 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PM 1029 – Religious Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility It is the policy of this office to permit shall develop written policies and procedures to provide incarcerated persons to engage in the lawful opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in practices and observances of their sincerely religious services, practices, and counseling on a held religious beliefs consistent with the voluntary basis. legitimate governmental objectives of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person Act states, "The federal, state, and local government agencies are forbidden from imposing a substantial burden on anyone's free exercise of religion unless the burden can be justified as furthering a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest." 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PM 616 - Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and It is the policy of this office that any Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall incarcerated person may file a grievance develop written policies and procedures whereby all relating to conditions of confinement, which incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to includes release date, housing, medical care, ☒ ☐ ☐ submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; out of cell time opportunities, classification classification actions; disciplinary actions; program actions, disciplinary actions, program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; participation, telephone and mail use and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: allegations of sexual abuse. (1) a grievance form; PM 616 – Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ The incarcerated person should be advised to complete the form and return it to any member or submit it electronically. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a PM 616 - Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Appeals to grievance responses shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ written on a separate grievance form, citing the grievance number and the basis for the appeal within five (5) days (3) a process for submission and handling of PM 616 - Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest PM 616 - Grievances appropriate staff level; Members should attempt to informally resolve ☒ ☐ ☐ all inmate concerns at the lowest level. If there is no resolution at this level, the incarcerated person may request a grievance form. (5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 616 - Grievances (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each PM 616 – Grievances level of review which acts on the grievance; The Shift Sergeant will either provide a resolution for the grievance, or advise the inmate that he/she is unable to resolve the ☒ ☐ ☐ matter, with a written response. If the grievance is valid, the Sergeant shall take the necessary steps to correct the situation. Any corrective action will be documented on the grievance response. The inmate will be given a photocopy of the Sergeant's response. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response PM 616 - Grievances within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days; Upon receiving a completed incarcerated person grievance form, the Shift ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant/OIC shall log and assign the grievance and ensure that the grievance is investigated and resolved or denied in a timely manner, not to exceed five calendar days. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction PM 616 - Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, PM 616 - Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the incarcerated person; and, A copy of each grievance should be filed in the incarcerated person's official record and maintained throughout the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person's period of incarceration. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of grievances from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct PM 616 - Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and appeals. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall conduct a quarterly review of grievances, responses, and appeals 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Grievance System Abuse: PM 616 - Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of Incarcerated persons shall use the grievance grievances. process only for legitimate problems or complaints. If there is concern that an incarcerated person is abusing the grievance ☒ ☐ process, the person shall be informed that continued behavior may result in disciplinary action. Inmates who are found to be filing frivolous grievances may be restricted to two grievances per month. Grievance restrictions must be approved by the Jail Commander. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility It is the policy of this office to maintain written administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary general categories of prohibited inmate actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. behavior that are clear, consistent and uniformly applied. Written rules and Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines will be made available to all should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, inmates. They will include a process for Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. resolving minor infractions and a hearing process for a more serious breach of inmate rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the appropriate criminal agency Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply PM 600 – Inmate Discipline and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking area or issued to each person upon Inmates cannot be held accountable for rules booking. of which they are unaware. However, it is impossible to define every possible prohibited ☒ ☐ ☐ act or rule violation that might be encountered in a detention facility. Therefore, a current list of recognized infractions that are generally prohibited should be available in each housing unit. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable PM 600 – Inmate Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them All inmates, regardless of their housing unit, ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an shall have access to these rules. Inmate rules understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary shall be translated into the languages that are procedures and actions. understood by the inmates 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PM 600 – Inmate Discipline PERSONS Any staff member imposing informal Each facility administrator shall develop written policies discipline shall complete the reporting portion and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. of the disciplinary report and provide the form The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following to the supervisor for review prior to the elements: imposition of the sanction. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to for minor rule violations include: television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less ☒ ☐ ☐ than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation • Counseling the inmate regarding expected and supervisory approval. conduct. • Assignment to extra work detail. • Removal from work detail (without losing work time credits). • Loss of television, telephone and/or commissary privileges for a period not to exceed 72 hours. • Lockdown in the inmate’s assigned cell or confinement in the inmate’s bunk area for a period not to exceed 24 hours. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules PM 600 – Inmate Discipline or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist by the staff member observing the act and submitted to of, but not be limited to the following (15 CCR the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such 1082): violations may include, but are not limited to: • Loss of privileges • Extra work detail ☒ ☐ ☐ • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours • Removal from work details • Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code § 4019 • Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code § 4019 • Disciplinary detention • Disciplinary isolation diet 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 600 – Inmate Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 600 – Inmate Discipline 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 600 – Inmate Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary PM 600 – Inmate Discipline authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such consequences. The Sergeant/OIC shall appoint at least one hearing officer to preside and conduct disciplinary hearings of rule violations. The ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing officer should be a qualified officer suitably trained, who will have the responsibility and authority to rule on charges of inmate rule violations. The hearing officer shall also have the power to impose sanctions. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are PM 600 – Inmate Discipline involved in the charges. The hearing officer shall not investigate nor ☒ ☐ ☐ preside over any inmate disciplinary hearing on cases where he/she was a witness or was directly involved in the incident that generated the complaint Such charges pending against an incarcerated person PM 600 – Inmate Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: An inmate charged with a major rule violation 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice shall be given a detailed written description of of the violation(s), shall be provided to the the incident and the rules violated at least 24 incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ hours prior to a disciplinary hearing. There needs to be enough specific detail for the inmate to understand the charges against him/her and be able to prepare a defense. A simple statement of the rule violated is not enough information. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a PM 600 – Inmate Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary Unless waived in writing by the inmate, officer and the incarcerated person has been hearings may not be held in less than 24 ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may hours from the time of notification 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 PM 600 – Inmate Discipline appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The Inmates charged with major rule violations incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☒ ☐ ☐ are entitled to be present at a hearing unless assistance when they have limited literacy, or the waived in writing or excluded because their issues are complex. behavior poses a threat to facility safety, security and order 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 PM 600 – Inmate Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been informed of the charge(s) in writing. Investigations involving major rule violations should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial ☒ ☐ ☐ report and completed in sufficient time for the inmate to have a disciplinary hearing, which is required within 72 hours of the time the inmate was informed, in writing, of the charges 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary PM 600 – Inmate Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility All disciplinary hearing reports and manager or designee. dispositions shall be reviewed by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee soon ☒ ☐ ☐ after the final disposition. Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall receive visits from the Jail Commander or the authorized designee at least once every seven days as part of the disciplinary review process 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a PM 600 – Inmate Discipline written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the The hearing officer shall write a report disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept regarding the decision and detailing the pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ action. A copy of the report shall be provided to the inmate. The original shall be filed with the record of the proceedings. All documentation related to the disciplinary process shall be retained and a copy should be placed in the inmate’s file 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a PM 600 – Inmate Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. All disciplinary hearing reports and ☒ ☐ ☐ dispositions shall be reviewed by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee soon after the final disposition. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 600 – Inmate Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist shall be directly related to the severity of the rule of, but not be limited to the following (15 CCR infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a 1082): progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of • Loss of privileges discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the • Extra work detail following: • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Removal from work details (b) Extra work detail. • Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. under Penal Code § 4019 (d) Removal from work details. • Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal under Penal Code § 4019 Code Section 4019. • Disciplinary detention (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal • Disciplinary isolation diet Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 600 – Inmate Discipline PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary Inmates may be placed into disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group segregation only after an impartial hearing to punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological determine the facts of the rule violation, in degradation. accordance with the office Inmate Discipline Policy. The hearing officer shall impose Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: discipline in accordance with the discipline (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option schedule established by the Jail Commander. of last resort and as a response to the most serious and ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum discipline for any one incident, threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and regardless of the number of rules violated, with the least restrictive conditions possible. shall not exceed 60 days. Inmates who are in disciplinary segregation for more than 30 days shall have their case reviewed by the Jail Commander. The Jail Commander’s review will include a consultation with health care staff. The case will be reviewed every 15 days thereafter, including consultations with health care staff. This review shall be documented 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for PM 600 – Inmate Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a Inmates who are in disciplinary segregation consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall for more than 30 days shall have their case continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by the Jail Commander. The Jail the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall Commander’s review will include a be documented. consultation with health care staff. The case will be reviewed every 15 days thereafter, including consultations with health care staff. This review shall be documented (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have PM 600 – Inmate Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall not 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be be deprived of bedding or clothing except in deprived of them through any portion of the day cases where the inmate destroys such ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage articles or uses them to attempt suicide (15 in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be CCR 1083(b)). The decision to continue to deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a deprive the inmate of these articles must be person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall made by the Jail Commander or the be reviewed by the facility manager or designee authorized designee and reviewed every 24 during each 24-hour period. hours (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or PM 600 – Inmate Discipline medical staff determine that an individual has serious PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately After notification from staff that an inmate is upon this determination. being placed in disciplinary segregation, the Shift Sergeant/OIC shall ensure that the following occurs: (a) A qualified health care professional shall review the inmate’s health record to determine whether existing medical, dental or ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health needs contraindicate the placement or require special accommodations. (b) If contraindications or special accommodations are noted, the qualified health care professional shall inform the Shift Sergeant/OIC and coordinate the appropriate plan for the inmate based on the safety needs of the facility and the medical needs of the inmate (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person PM 600 – Inmate Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as disciplinary purposes. punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall review this policy annually with ☒ ☐ ☐ the Responsible Physician. Restraints shall not be used as punishment, placed around a person's neck, or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the PM 600 – Inmate Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these Inmates in disciplinary segregation should be regulations. allowed to shower with the same frequency as the general inmate population, if ☒ ☐ ☐ reasonably practicable, but at minimum shall be afforded the opportunity to shower at least every other day and shave daily (15 CCR 1083(e)). The opportunities for each inmate to shave and shower will be documented on the disciplinary segregation unit logs (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Under no circumstances will an inmate be denied food as a means of punishment (15 CCR 1083(f)). A disciplinary isolation diet may only be used for major violations of jail rules (15 CCR 1083(g)). No inmate receiving a prescribed medical diet is to be placed on a ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary isolation diet without review and written approval of a physician or pursuant to a written plan approved by the physician. Disciplinary isolation diets shall be served twice during each 24-hour period and must meet statutorily prescribed minimum food and nutritional requirements as described in the Disciplinary Isolation Diet Policy (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld PM 600 – Inmate Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall have correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 the same privileges to write and receive hours, without the review and approval of the facility correspondence as inmates in general manager. population, except in cases where inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ violated correspondence regulations. In such cases, mail privilege may be suspended. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall approve all mail privilege suspensions that exceed 72 hours. Legal mail shall not be suspended from delivery to the inmate 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be PM 600 – Inmate Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall have the same access to religious and legal materials as the general population inmates, unless the restriction is directed by a court of law or there is a reasonable basis to believe ☒ ☐ ☐ the materials will be used for illegal purposes or pose a direct threat to the security and safety of the facility. In such cases the basis for the action shall be documented in the inmate’s file and unit log. Access to courts and legal counsel shall not be suspended as a disciplinary measure 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept All management, program staff and qualified of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This health care professional visits shall be requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule documented in TRACNET an/or medical files violation reports and report of the disposition of each. on the appropriate records and logs and retained in accordance with established ☒ ☐ ☐ records retention schedules BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of disciplinary reports and administrative housing placement reports from January 2025 through September 2025. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PM 729 – Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING This policy is intended to provide guidelines (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk facility administrator and the county health officer, shall of contracting and/or spreading develop a written plan to address the identification, communicable diseases. The policy offers treatment, control and follow-up management of direction in achieving the following goals: tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, (a) Managing the risks associated with identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical bloodborne pathogens (BBP), aerosol evaluation, treatment responsibilities during transmissible diseases (ATD), and other incarceration and coordination with public health officials potentially infectious substances. for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable (b) Providing appropriate treatment for ill diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated incarcerated persons while minimizing the people and staff. risk of the spread of disease. (c) Making decisions concerning the selection, use, maintenance, limitations, storage, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE). ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Ensuring proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies. (e) Establishing procedures for the identification, education, immunization, prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, and follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. (f) Providing appropriate treatment, counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease. (g) Protecting the privacy rights of all personnel who may be exposed to or contract a communicable disease during the course of their duties. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority PM 729 – Communicable Diseases shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and The Responsible Physician shall ensure the procedures in conformance with applicable state and following notifications are made whenever a federal law, which include, but are not limited to: communicable disease is identified (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (a) Notification to the public health department of all reportable diseases and conditions shall be made as soon as practicable. This is done by completing appropriate forms, and if necessary, contacting the public health department ☒ ☐ ☐ directly for situations of multiple spread occurrences. (b) The Responsible Physician and the Jail Commander shall be kept informed of any incidence of communicable disease. (c) The Jail Commander shall be apprised of any medical situation that raises the risk of disease level for incarcerated persons, correctional officers, or any other staff members. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical PM 729 – Communicable Diseases reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated PM 729 – Communicable Diseases persons and custody staff; (e) Communicating with employees, other employers, and the local health officer ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding the suspected or diagnosed infectious disease status of referred incarcerated persons, including notification of exposed employees. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the PM 729 – Communicable Diseases presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; PM 729 – Communicable Diseases (f) Providing appropriate treatment, ☒ ☐ ☐ counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, PM 729 – Communicable Diseases medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person PM 729 – Communicable Diseases that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the PM 729 – Communicable Diseases possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL PM 702 – Access to Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health It is the policy of this office that all inmates, authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, regardless of custody status or housing which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons location, will have timely access to a qualified or provision made that any incarcerated person health care professional and receive a timely requesting medical/mental health attention be given such professional clinical judgment and ☒ ☐ ☐ attention. appropriate treatment. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office facility will provide medical, dental and mental health services as necessary to maintain the health and well-being of inmates to a reasonable and socially acceptable standard 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PM 900 – Food Service In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Meals shall be served at least three times those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall during each 24-hour period. At least one meal be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one must include hot food. Any deviation from this of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food requirement shall be subject to the review and must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 approval of a registered dietitian to ensure hours pass between evening and morning meals. that inmates receive meals that meet Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people nutritional guidelines. ☒ ☐ ☐ on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. There must be no more than 14 hours between a substantial evening meal and breakfast BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of food service menus from January 2025 through September 2025. The meals appear to have met these regulations standards. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the PM 900 – Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has Inmates must be provided a minimum of 15 prescribed additional time. minutes dining time for each meal Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who PM 900 – Food Service may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Inmates who miss, or may miss, a regularly medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed scheduled meal must be provided with a meal. beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. Approved snacks should be served to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates on medical diets in less than the 14- hour period if prescribed by the Responsible Physician or registered dietitian. Inmates on medical or therapeutic meals who miss their regularly scheduled meal will be provided with their prescribed meal 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to An incarcerated person admitted to the facility incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. shall include, but not be limited to: The issue of clothing appropriate to the (a) Clean socks and footwear; climate for incarcerated persons shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): • Clean socks. • Clean outer garments. • Clean undergarments (e.g., shorts, undershirt, bra and two pairs of panties). • Footwear. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option Incarcerated persons who are issued a notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility ☒ ☐ ☐ change of clothing upon admission to the to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. facility may have their personal clothing returned after laundering, at the discretion of the Jail Commander All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, All issued and exchanged clothing shall be free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more fitted, durable, and easily laundered and compatible with their gender identity and gender repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free expression. 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 BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that all issued clothing met these regulation standards by walking through the facility’s clothing room and inspecting issued items. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene CLOTHING Delousing materials and procedures shall be There shall be written policies and procedures developed approved through consultation with the by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsible Physician or qualified health and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s care professionals. personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed Personal hygiene items, hair care services, by the facility administrator for the issue of personal and facilities for showers will be provided in hygiene items. accordance with applicable laws and ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations. This is to maintain a standard of hygiene among incarcerated persons in compliance with the requirements established by state laws as part of a healthy living environment Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection that all required feminine hygiene products were available and accessible to the incarcerated population. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, Each incarcerated person held more than 24 shall be issued: hours who does not have the following (a) Toothbrush, personal care items because of either indigency or the absence of an incarcerated person canteen shall be issued the following items (15 CCR 1265): • Toothbrush ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dentifrice • Soap • Comb • Shaving implements • Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons at no cost and no maximum allowance (Penal Code § 4023.5) (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene hours of housing assignment. Personal care items shall be issued within the ☒ ☐ ☐ first 12 hours of a housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share personal care items or disposable razors Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Used razors are to be disposed into approved between individual uses by the method prescribed by the sharps containers. Other barbering State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment capable of breaking the skin must 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of be disinfected between individual uses, as Regulations. prescribed by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980 1266 SHOWERING PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed Incarcerated persons will be allowed to ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. shower upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day thereafter, or more often if possible.. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is If showering is prohibited, it shall be approved ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be designee, and the reasons for prohibition documented. shall be documented 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (a) Hair care services shall be available. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall be responsible for developing and maintaining a schedule for hair care ☒ ☐ ☐ services provided to the incarcerated person population and will have written policies and procedures for accessing these services (see the Grooming Policy). The Jail Commander shall ensure that the rules are included in the incarcerated person handbook. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons, except those who may least once a month. The facility administrator may not shave for reasons of identification in court, suspend this requirement in relation to people who are ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be allowed to shave daily (15 CCR considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1267(b)). The Jail Commander or the authorized designee may suspend this requirement for any incarcerated person who is considered a danger to others. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, After each haircut, all tools that came into Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of contact with the incarcerated person shall be Regulations. thoroughly cleaned and sanitized according to established guidelines and regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations with detailed hair care cleaning and sanitation requirements shall be posted in a conspicuous place for use by all hair care personnel and incarcerated persons. Single- use items, such as cotton pads and neck strips, shall be properly disposed of immediately after a single use. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, Upon entering a living area of the El Dorado for each incarcerated person entering a living area who County Sheriff's Office jail, every incarcerated is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be person who is expected to remain overnight limited to: shall be issued bedding and linens including (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the but not limited to (15 CCR 1270): requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (a) Sufficient freshly laundered blankets to provide comfort under existing temperature conditions. Blankets shall be exchanged and laundered in accordance with facility operational laundry rules. (b) One clean, firm, nontoxic, fire-retardant mattress 1. Mattresses will be serviceable and enclosed in an easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material and conform to the size of the bunk. Mattresses will be cleaned and disinfected when an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ is released or upon reissue. 2. Mattresses shall meet the most recent requirements of the State Fire Marshal, the Bureau of Home Furnishings' test standard for penal mattresses, and any other legal standards at the time of purchase (15 CCR 1272). 3. Mattresses shall be free of holes and tears. Mattresses with holes, tears, or that lack sufficient padding shall be replaced upon request with mattresses that meet the requirements of 15 CCR 1270 (15 CCR 1271). (c) Two sheets or one sheet and a clean mattress cover. 1. Two blankets or a sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. (d) One clean bath towel. (e) One pillow and pillowcase. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one PM 814 – Incarcerated Persons Hygiene mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that all bedding and mattresses ☒ ☐ ☐ were compliant with this regulation. They were free of holes and freshly laundered when inspected in the facility clothing/bedding room. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 800 – Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE PM 804 – House Keeping and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Jail Commander shall establish a plan for and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable housekeeping and maintenance of the level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan should include but is not facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule limited to (15 CCR 1280): of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices (a) Schedules that determine the frequency of which may be found. cleaning activities on a daily, weekly, or monthly timetable, by area of the facility. (b) Supervision of the staff and incarcerated persons to ensure proper implementation of the procedures and to ensure that no incarcerated person supervises or assigns work to another incarcerated person. (c) Development and implementation of an overall sanitation plan (e.g., cleaning, maintenance, inspection, staff training, ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person supervision). (d) Development of inspection forms. (e) All incarcerated person responsibilities, which should be included in the incarcerated person handbook. (f) A process to ensure that deficiencies identified during inspections are satisfactorily corrected and documented. (g) Detailed processes for the procurement, storage, and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. (h) A process for the preventive maintenance of equipment and systems throughout the facility. (i) Staff supervision of the provision and use of cleaning tools and supplies. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, PM 800 – Sanitation Inspections Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized PM 804 – House Keeping and Maintenance according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. A daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule will be established by the housing ☒ ☐ ☐ unit supervisor. The facility staff should implement a site-specific plan for cleaning and maintenance of each area of the jail (e.g., housing, food preparation, laundry, loading dock/trash storage, barber shop, warehouse, common areas). 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? PM 541 – Juvenile Housing Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not It is the policy of this office to prohibit the subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; housing of juveniles in the adult detention however, if minors are held in the building, they may be facility. If a person is being booked solely for subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. ☐ ☒ ☐ a Juvenile Warrant, they shall not be admitted into the jail until they reach the age of 19. If a juvenile is inadvertently housed into one the jails, the juvenile will be released back to the arresting agency immediately upon discovery. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 58 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 59 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PRO 25-26 Page 60 of 60 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 0680 FACILITY NAME: South Lake Tahoe Jail FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 2001 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: November 11, 2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 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) 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells- rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and ☒ ☐ ☐ has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet No smaller than 160 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cells (2.4) See letter in plan review file. Raised floor ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed - but not recommended. Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation ☒ ☐ ☐ Padding on the floor ☒ ☐ ☐ Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipped with variable intensity, security light, ☒ ☐ ☐ inaccessible to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and ☒ ☐ ☐ at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum 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) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS No smaller than 100 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Limited to no more than 16 persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 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 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) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a 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 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 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) Alternate means of compliance issued by BOC for enclosed outdoor (indoor) yard. ☒ ☐ ☐ At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 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) ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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 (Deleted 2/99)) Canteen (2.16) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) 8-86: Added for Type II facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 0680 FACILITY: South Lake Tahoe Jail TYPE: II RC: 158 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: November 11, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Intake Sobering 2001 1 (3) (3) 8.3 x 9.2 1 1 1 Sobering 1988 1 (6) (6) 12 x 10.8 1 1 1 Safety 1988 1 (1) (1) 6.7 x 8.8 1 HC1 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) 12.3 x 14.5 1 1 1 Note: Bench 28'. HC2 Holding 1988 1 (9) (9) 12 x 7 1 1 1 Note: Bench 12'. HC3, HC4 Holding 1988 2 (7) (14) 12 x 6.6 1 1 1 Note: Bench 12'. Ct. Holding 1988 1 (16) (16) 25 x 9 1 1 1 Holding Note: Bench 25'. A Pod Single 1980 8 1 1 8 Irregular shape 1 1 1 B Pod Single 1980 5 1 1 5 Irregular shape 1 1 1 C Pod Single 1980 5 1 1 5 Irregular shape 1 1 1 Note: The single cells in Housing Pods A, B, and C are of irregular shape, each over 70 square feet. Each pod has one shower. D Hallway Single 1980 4 1 1 4 96 sq. feet 1 1 1 1 E Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 8 2 2 16 13.6 x 6.2 F Pod Single 1988 12 1 1 12 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 13.6 x 6.2 G Pod Single 1988 12 1 1 12 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 13.6 x 6.2 H Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 8 2 2 16 13.6 x 6.2 I Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 Double 2001 8 2 2 16 13.6 x 6.2 J Pod Single 1988 8 1 1 8 13.6 x 6.2 1 1 1 2 K Pod Dorm 1988 1 16 16 16 1303 sq. feet 2 2 2 2 *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. 0680 El Dorado SHRF South Lake Tahoe II CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0682 FACILITY NAME: EL DORADO COUNTY COURT HOLDING FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: JON ESLICK FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 2025/26 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall include, but not be limited to: (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ safety; and, (e) suicide prevention; (f) de-escalation; (g) juvenile procedures; (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 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. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 239 – Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The Jail Commander shall ensure that a each local detention facility to ensure the implementation staffing plan conforming to the class type and and operation of the programs and activities required by size of this facility is prepared and maintained these regulations. as described in the following section. The plan should detail all custody personnel assignments, including work hours and ☒ ☐ ☐ weekly schedules, and should account for holidays, vacations, training schedules and other atypical situations BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not been utilized for in-custody holding during this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 239 – Staffing Plan 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 PM 239 – Staffing Plan 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 PM 239 – Staffing Plan shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 239 – Staffing Plan personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ complete an annual comprehensive staffing staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the analysis to evaluate personnel requirements time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a and available staffing levels. The staffing review and recommendations shall be reported to the analysis will be used to determine staffing local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. needs and to develop staffing plans . 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement It is the policy of the El Dorado County policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Sheriff's Office that all correctional staff shall include, but are not limited to, the following: conduct safety checks on all incarcerated (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being persons, at a frequency determined by of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ custody status, housing classification, and through direct visual observation of all people held and applicable state law housed in the facility. Safety checks shall be done by personal observation of the correctional officer and shall be sufficient to determine whether the incarcerated person is experiencing any stress or trauma . 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks between safety checks. Safety checks shall be conducted at least once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not been utilized for in-custody holding during this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in PM 539 – Safety, Sobering and Observation section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these Cells/Watches regulations. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall be conducted on an irregular schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: All safety checks shall be documented. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety Documentation shall include (15 CCR check occurred; 1027.5): (a) The actual time when each safety check ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred. (b) The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number. (c) Initials or member identification number of staff who completed the safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 508 – Inmate Safety Checks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Safety check documentation shall be of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the safety checks. Jail Commander or supervisor. The review shall include any noted inconsistent documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training PM 404 – Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general All correctional officers shall complete CPR fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. ☒ ☐ ☐ certification as required by 15 CCR 184 and 15 CCR 1028. Training shall include that when it is safe and appropriate, CPR shall begin on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from a supervisor or medical staff (15 CCR 184; 15 CCR 1028). The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 404 – Fire Safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 404 – Fire Safety and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin The Responsible Physician or the authorized CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining designee is responsible for ensuring that an approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is and appropriate to do so. ☒ ☐ ☐ available in the facility and that all staff members are trained in its use. The AEDs shall be inspected and tested at a frequency consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure functionality BSCC staff confirmed that AED devices are located throughout the facility. These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements The Jail Commander and the Responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ Physician shall develop CPR procedures for correctional officers consistent with the provisions in 15 CCR Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 404 – Fire Safety a central location and available for review. PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Requiring correctional officers to immediately call for medical aid and administer CPR to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is contraindicated by known medical conditions . 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 404 – Fire Safety and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would ☒ ☐ ☐ contraindicate its use. Requiring correctional officers to immediately call for medical aid and administer CPR to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is contraindicated by known medical conditions. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 404 – Fire Safety to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. ☒ ☐ ☐ Instructing correctional officers to use personal protective equipment (PPE) when possible to minimize exposure to bodily fluids and pathogens (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 404 – Fire Safety shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet Instructing correctional officers in situations arrived. where imminent physical danger prevents the ☒ ☐ ☐ safe administration of CPR, correctional officers shall initiate or resume CPR as soon as the threat is resolved or the nonresponsive individual is safely removed from danger, provided medical assistance has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 404 – Fire Safety nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders ☒ ☐ ☐ Continuing CPR, absent imminent physical arrive and take over. danger, until the nonresponsive person shows signs of life, such as breathing or movement, or until health care professionals take over (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 308.2.3 – Required CPR Training medical responders are present when a person is PM 404 – Fire Safety identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall PM 708.4.1 – CPR Requirements defer CPR to those individuals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Deferring CPR to health care professionals or alternative medical responders if they are present when a person is nonresponsive. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual (PM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The The PM was last reviewed and updated on policy and procedures manual shall address all November 11, 2025. applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be 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. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the PM Chapter 1 – Role and Authority following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 102 – Annual Review and Performance- administrator/manager. Based Goals and Objectives ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 106 – Annual Facility Inspection (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 526 – Calculated Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 102- Annual Review and Performance- searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Based Goals and Objectives contraband control, and key control. PM 103 – Custody Manual Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, PM 106 – Annual Facility Inspection review, evaluate, and make a record of security PM 222 – Key and Electronic Access Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 502 – Counts internal and external security measures of the facility PM 530 - Searches including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. BSCC staff reviewed the Annual Security Review for 2025 while on-site. The documentation was compliant with this regulation. (7) Emergency procedures include: PM 400 – Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 404 – Fire Safety section 1032 of these regulations; PM 406 – Fire Response and Control (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 400 – Facility Emergencies hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 406 – Fire Response and Control (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 400 – Facility Emergencies (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 400 – Facility Emergencies (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 400 – Facility Emergencies and, 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 400 – Facility Emergencies ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act ☒ ☐ ☐ and sexual harassment. (PREA) (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ (PREA) reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (PREA) (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all PM Chapter 1 – Role and Authority of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) (which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (PREA) limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PM 610 – Prison Rape Elimination Act family, community members, and other interested (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide It is the policy of this office to minimize the prevention program developed by the facility incidence of suicide by establishing and administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health maintaining a comprehensive suicide authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, prevention and intervention program and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who designed to identify incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. are at risk of suicide and to intervene The program shall include the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriately whenever possible. The program shall be developed by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee and the Responsible Physician, approved by the local public health entity, and reviewed annually by the Jail Commander. A copy of this policy shall be maintained in each unit of the facility where it can be easily accessed by all staff members 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising inmates shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk ☒ ☐ ☐ identification, prevention, and intervention. BSCC staff confirmed that the training is compliant with this regulation by reviewing agency training records. The review consisted of a random sample of records. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons shall undergo medical and mental health screening during the intake process (c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Qualified health care professionals are risk. primarily responsible for the treatment of incarcerated persons on suicide watch. ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional officers and general employees are responsible for the physical safety of incarcerated persons. All staff members should coordinate their efforts to ensure that incarcerated persons do not have the means or the opportunity to injure themselves. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive environment should be considered. Incarcerated persons should only be housed on suicide watch with a recommendation from the health care professional and the approval of the Shift Sergeant/OIC. If a qualified health care professional is not present in the jail, the Shift Sergeant/OIC may make the decision to place an incarcerated person on suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ watch but should notify a qualified health care professional as soon as practicable. incarcerated persons placed on suicide watch shall be closely monitored and housed in a cell that has been designed to be suicide resistant. Prior to housing the incarcerated person, the staff should carefully inspect the cell for objects that may pose a threat to the person's safety. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention An observation log shall be maintained for each incarcerated person on suicide watch. A staff member shall be designated to make a direct visual observation of the incarcerated person twice every 30 minutes at approximately 15-minute intervals. A Shift ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant/OIC and a qualified health care professional, if available, must observe the incarcerated person at least once every five hours. Each staff member who is required to observe the incarcerated person shall make notations in the observation log documenting the time of observation and a brief description of the person's behavior. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention procedures. Any suicide attempt is a medical emergency. Staff should take action to facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency medical care and preserve and collect evidence as necessary. A qualified health care professional should be summoned immediately any time the staff suspects a suicide attempt is imminent . (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention attempts. In the event of an attempted or completed ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide, the Jail Commander should be promptly notified. The Jail Commander should notify the Sheriff. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective Any suicide attempt or death of an action plan to address deficiencies identified in the incarcerated person or on-site staff member administrative review. requires a staff debriefing. Information will be communicated to the oncoming Shift ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant/OIC and staff to apprise them of the incident and the actions taken with regard to the incident. Such debriefing will be appropriately documented and shall be reviewed by administration, security, and the Responsible Physician. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Qualified health care professionals should ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluate any incarcerated person placed in suicide watch within 24 hours of placement or at the next available physician's visit, whichever is earliest. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return PM 738 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention from court as determined by the mental health director. Incarcerated persons at risk for suicide pose additional challenges during transport and while being held in court holding facilities. The transportation staff should take reasonable steps to closely monitor at-risk incarcerated persons whenever they are transported or ☒ ☐ ☐ held in any cell that is not designated as a suicide-watch cell. All additional security and monitoring measures implemented by the staff should be documented in the incarcerated person's record. The transporting correctional officer should ensure that the suicide threat or other danger is communicated to personnel at the receiving facility. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 406 – Fire Response and Control Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department The Jail Commander shall ensure that a fire having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire alarm and automatic detection system are Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ installed, maintained and periodically tested. which shall include, but not be limited to: Any variance, exception or equivalency issues must be approved by the fire jurisdiction authorities, and must not constitute a serious life-safety threat to the occupants of the facility (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 404 – Fire Safety fire department to be included as part of the policy and PM 406 – Fire Response and Control procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Jail Commander shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a fire (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 404 – Fire Safety basis with two year retention of the inspection record; PM 406 – Fire Response and Control ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire inspection records while on-site. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 404 – Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires PM 406 – Fire Response and Control inspections at least once every two years; Fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a) and (b), ☒ ☐ ☐ which requires inspections at least once every two years . The last fire prevention inspection was conducted on August 29, 2024. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 404 – Fire Safety PM 406 – Fire Response and Control PM 411 – Evacuation Plan Placerville In the event of fire or other major structural ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency at the Placerville Jail, the preservation of life shall be the highest priority. All efforts shall be made to safely evacuate all individuals from an unsafe area of the facility during these emergency situations. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 404 – Fire Safety people in the case of fire. PM 406 – Fire Response and Control The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall develop a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event of ☒ ☐ ☐ a fire (15 CCR 1032(e)). The plan should include procedures for continuing to house inmates in the facility, identification of alternate facilities and the potential capacity of those facilities, inmate transportation options, and contact information for allied agencies. This plan shall be reviewed annually and revised if necessary. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 220 – Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Report preparation is a major part of each and procedures for the maintenance of written records correctional officer’s job. The purpose of and reporting of all incidents which result in physical reports is to refresh the correctional officer’s ☒ ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee memory and to provide sufficient information or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other for a follow-up investigation and successful person. prosecution or a disciplinary proceeding. Report writing is the subject of substantial formal and on-the-job training Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 220 – Report Preparation involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not ☒ ☐ ☐ been utilized for in-custody holding during this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 220 – Report Preparation assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility manager or designee. Employees should ensure that reports are sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free ☒ ☐ ☐ from errors prior to submission. Reports shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate or document an incident, approved by a supervisor and submitted to the Jail Commander or the authorized designee in a timely manner 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths excluding those deaths reporting requirements of Government Code section which occur while the inmate is under 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of physician’s treatment for a disease or other the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC natural condition which has been diagnosed within 10 days of an in-custody death. prior to death shall be investigated by the Officer Involved Critical Incident Protocol Task Force ☒ ☐ ☐ All in-custody deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the death to the state Attorney General's office, in accordance with reporting guidelines and statutory requirements. Any change or new information that becomes available after the initial reporting to the Attorney General shall be updated to the report and provided to the Attorney General within 10 days of the date of change or the date the new information becomes available (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody health administrator, shall develop written policy and PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The in-custody death review should be the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall initiated as soon as practicable, and a written include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ report shall be completed within 30 days of designee, the health administrator, the responsible the death. The team should review the physician and other health care, and supervision staff appropriateness of clinical care, determine who are relevant to the incident. whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted, and identify issues that require further study Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports A copy of the initial review report for every in- with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the custody death provided to the state Attorney Penal Code. General's office shall be submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records) (15 CCR 1046). 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody information: PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths (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 ☒ ☐ ☐ (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 PM 533 – Inmate Death - In-Custody jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect PM 535 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 No Juveniles are held within this facility. calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 516 – Classification (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall It is the policy of this office to process all establish and implement a written plan designed to individuals entering this jail to determine provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed whether they will be housed in the jail, cited at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and and released, released on their own transmitting of information regarding incarcerated recognizance (O.R.) or bail, or released back persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while to the community through an appropriate confined at the facility, and the separation of such release mechanism, including alternatives to persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court incarceration programs, such as electronic holding facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision. Anyone housed in the jail shall be properly classified according to security and health risks so that appropriate supervision, temporary holding, and housing assignments may be made . BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not been utilized for in-custody holding during this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 516 – Classification the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety The comprehensive classification process of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement begins with a review of any initial classification would present management or security problems. A information obtained during the reception and person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall booking process, as well as an interview by be given serious consideration. ☒ ☐ ☐ the classification correctional officer. The review of initial classification documents and the questions, answers, and observations from the incarcerated person's interview will be documented and numerically scored, representing the security level and housing assignment appropriate for each incarcerated person. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 729 – Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy is intended to provide guidelines responsible physician, shall develop written policies and for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk procedures specifying those symptoms that require of contracting and/or spreading medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a communicable diseases. The policy offers medical evaluation is completed direction in achieving the following goals: (a) Managing the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens (BBP), aerosol transmissible diseases (ATD), and other potentially infectious substances. (b) Providing appropriate treatment for ill incarcerated persons while minimizing the risk of the spread of disease. (c) Making decisions concerning the selection, use, maintenance, limitations, storage, and disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE). ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Ensuring proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies. (e) Establishing procedures for the identification, education, immunization, prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, and follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. (f) Providing appropriate treatment, counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease. (g) Protecting the privacy rights of all personnel who may be exposed to or contract a communicable disease during the course of their duties. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be EDCM 729 – Communicable Diseases made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Any incarcerated person suspected of having as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of a communicable disease will be evaluated by tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or a qualified health care professional as soon other special medical problem identified by the health as reasonably practicable. Incarcerated authority. The response shall be noted on the medical persons suspected of having communicable screening from. diseases will be appropriately isolated until disease confirmation and the period of communicability is determined. Long-term ☒ ☐ ☐ housing consideration will be based upon the classification status as well as the behavior, medical needs, and safety of incarcerated persons and staff. These incarcerated persons shall be examined by a qualified health care professional within 24 hours. The instructions of the qualified health care professional regarding care of the patient and sanitizing of eating utensils, clothing, and bedding shall be carefully followed 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 723 – Mental Health Services PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of It is the policy of this office that all individuals behavioral crisis may include telehealth. booked into the facility shall receive an initial mental health screening by a qualified mental health professional, qualified mental health staff, or health trained custody staff. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 723 – Mental Health Services readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Evaluation section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment others or appear gravely disabled. Incarcerated persons may be referred to a ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified health care professional through a variety of methods, which include the medical screening process, the mental health appraisal process, and self-referral or staff referral. Qualified health care professionals should respond to all referrals in a timely manner and initiate the appropriate treatment services. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 723 – Mental Health Services secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Evaluation PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are suspected or known to have a developmental disability should receive a mental health appraisal by the qualified health care professional or health-trained custody staff as soon as reasonably practicable but no later than 24 hours after booking 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 723 – Mental Health Services safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ ( c) A determination of whether the incarcerated person is cleared for or referred to: 1. General housing. 2. General housing with mental health referral. 3. Mental health emergency treatment. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 516 – Classification PM 600 – Inmate Discipline Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. The plan should include an initial screening process, as well as a process for determining ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR 115.42). The plan should include use of an objective screening instrument, procedures for making decisions about classification and housing assignments, intake and housing forms, and a process to ensure that all classification and housing records are maintained for each incarcerated person Policies and procedures must include: PM 516 – Classification (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate PM 600 – Inmate Discipline housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of PM 602 – Disciplinary Segregation privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office will staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a disciplinary segregation unit to Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have house inmates who, after an impartial due been deleted. process hearing, are being sanctioned for violating one or more jail rules. Restrictions on privileges will be subject to the disciplinary process and in accordance with this policy 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 723 – Mental Health Services PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are identified as nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with having developmental disabilities should be developmental disabilities. evaluated for special housing needs. The qualified health care professional should work in cooperation with classification personnel to establish the best, reasonably available housing option. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 723 – Mental Health Services regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or PM 725 – Mental Health Screening and confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Evaluation purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of PM 727 – Special Needs Medical Treatment such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Incarcerated persons who are suspected or known to have a developmental disability should receive a mental health appraisal by the qualified health care professional or health-trained custody staff as soon as ☒ ☐ ☐ reasonably practicable but no later than 24 hours after booking. Contact will be made with the regional center within 24 hours, excluding holidays and weekends, when an incarcerated person is suspected or confirmed to have a developmental disability. Incarcerated persons who have a developmental disability should be referred, where appropriate and available, for placement in non-correctional facilities or in units specifically designated for housing a person with a developmental disability 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 528 – Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the It is the policy of this office that restraints shall responsible physician, shall develop and implement be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to written policies and procedures for the use of restraint others, or property damage. Restraints may devices. Restraint devices include any devices which also be applied according to an incarcerated immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ person's classification, such as maximum from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do security, to control the behavior of a high-risk not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other incarcerated person while the person is being restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated moved outside the cell or housing unit. people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 528 – Use of Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; This policy shall apply to the use of specific types of restraints, such as four/five-point restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints, and similar restraint systems, as well as all other restraints, including handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when such restraints are used to restrain any incarcerated person for prolonged periods. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 528 – Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; CPR equipment, such as barrier masks, shall be provided by the facility and located in ☒ ☐ ☐ proximity to the location where incarcerated persons in restraints are held. BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite inspection that AED’s are available throughout the facility. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 528 – Use of Restraints Restrained incarcerated persons should be protected from abuse by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons. Under no circumstances will restrained incarcerated persons be housed with incarcerated persons who are not in restraints. In most instances, restrained incarcerated persons are housed alone or in an area designated for restrained persons (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 528 – Use of Restraints Incarcerated persons who are confined in restraints shall be given food and fluids. Provisions shall be made to accommodate ☒ ☐ ☐ any toileting needs at least once every two hours. Food shall be provided during normal meal periods. Hydration (water or juices) will be provided no less than once every two hours or when requested by the incarcerated person. (5) exercising of extremities. PM 528 – Use of Restraints Incarcerated persons placed in restraints for longer than two hours should receive a range- ☒ ☐ ☐ of motion procedure that will allow for the movement of the extremities. Range-of- motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 528 – Use of Restraints following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints shall not be used as punishment, or as a substitute for treatment. placed around a person's neck, or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 528 – Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs, intent to cause physical harm to self or others. shall only be used on an incarcerated person when it reasonably appears necessary to ☒ ☐ ☐ overcome resistance, prevent escape, or bring an incident under control, thereby preventing injury to the incarcerated person or others, or eliminating the possibility of property damage. Restraints shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably necessary to achieve the above goals (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 528 – Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 528 – Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ The specific reasons for the continued need responsible health care staff; continued retention for restraints shall be reviewed, documented, shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. and approved by the Jail Commander or the Shift Sergeant/OIC at least every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 528 – Use of Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 528 – Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Within one hour of placement in restraints, a qualified health care professional shall document an opinion regarding the placement and retention of the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 528 – Use of Restraints four hours of placement. As soon as practicable, but within four hours of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be medically assessed to ☒ ☐ ☐ determine whether the person has a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior. The medical assessment shall be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified health care professional . (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 528 – Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Staff members shall conduct continuous ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated direct face-to-face observation at least twice person. Such observation shall be documented. every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons check the incarcerated person's physical well- shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area ☒ ☐ ☐ being and behavior which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not been utilized for in-custody holding during this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation PM 528 – Use of Restraints with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from As soon as practicable, but within eight hours restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken of placement in restraints, the incarcerated to a medical facility for further evaluation. person must be evaluated by a mental health professional to assess whether the incarcerated person needs immediate and/or ☒ ☐ ☐ long-term mental health treatment. If the Jail Commander, or the authorized designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that the incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 528 – Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Where applicable, the Jail Commander shall use the restraint device manufacturer's recommended maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the PM 528 – Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent The use of restraints for purposes other than circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The for the controlled movement or transportation ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for of an incarcerated person shall be placement; person authorizing placement; names of documented on appropriate logs and shall be staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; video recorded unless exigent circumstances and the duration of placement. prevent staff from doing so 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints will not be used on incarcerated responsible physician, shall develop written policies and persons who are known to be pregnant unless procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant based on an individualized determination that people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the restraints are reasonably necessary for the policy shall include reference to the following: legitimate safety and security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ Should restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not been utilized for in-custody holding during this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or No incarcerated person who is in labor, waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Incarcerated persons recovering from a ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the termination of pregnancy shall not be safety and security of the incarcerated person, the ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained using leg restraints/irons, waist staff, or the public. restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body unless an exception identified in the Incarcerated Persons in Labor subsection of this policy applies (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraints shall be removed when medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ staff responsible for the medical care of the or termination of the pregnancy determines that the pregnant incarcerated person determines that removal of restraints is medically necessary. the removal of restraints is medically necessary 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 528.5 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not ☒ ☐ ☐ been utilized for in-custody holding during this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone The facility administrator shall develop written policies Consultation and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Access to courts and legal counsel may occur Such access shall consist of: through court-appointed counsel, attorney, or legal assistant visits, telephone conversations, or written communication. To facilitate access, this facility will minimally provide: • Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person can share legal documents. • Telephones that enable confidential attorney-client calls. • Reasonable access to legal materials • A means of providing assistance through the court process by individuals trained in the law. This assistance will be available to illiterate incarcerated persons and those who cannot speak or read English or who have disabilities that would impair their ability to access. • Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for indigent incarcerated persons for legal communications and correspondence (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 605 – Access to Courts and Counsel PM 1017.6 – Attorney- Client Telephone Consultation Incarcerated persons may correspond confidentially with courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, or officers of the court ☒ ☐ ☐ All communication between incarcerated persons and their attorneys is confidential, including telephone conversations, written communication, and video conferencing. The content of written attorney-client communication will not be reviewed or censored, but the documents may be inspected for contraband. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 800 – Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE PM 804 – House Keeping and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Jail Commander shall establish a plan for and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable housekeeping and maintenance of the facility. level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the The plan should include but is not limited to facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule (15 CCR 1280): of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices (a) Schedules that determine the frequency of which may be found. cleaning activities on a daily, weekly, or monthly timetable, by area of the facility. (b) Supervision of the staff and incarcerated persons to ensure proper implementation of the procedures and to ensure that no incarcerated person supervises or assigns work to another incarcerated person. (c) Development and implementation of an overall sanitation plan (e.g., cleaning, maintenance, inspection, staff training, ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person supervision). (d) Development of inspection forms. (e) All incarcerated person responsibilities, which should be included in the incarcerated person handbook. (f) A process to ensure that deficiencies identified during inspections are satisfactorily corrected and documented. (g) Detailed processes for the procurement, storage, and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. (h) A process for the preventive maintenance of equipment and systems throughout the facility. (i) Staff supervision of the provision and use of cleaning tools and supplies. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of BSCC staff confirmed that the facility has not the Court Holding facility? been utilized for in-custody holding during ☐ ☒ ☐ this inspection cycle. Facility is utilized for family law cases only. Court Holding is not being used. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 24 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008 BSCC Code: 0682 FACILITY NAME: El Dorado County Court Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other: 1988 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: November 12, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) (NA in CH) Contains a weapons locker outside the security ☐ ☐ ☒ perimeter of the facility designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending ☐ ☐ ☒ booking Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH) 01: Name changed to “sobering cell.” ☐ ☐ ☒ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH) ☐ ☐ ☒ Shower room available 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☐ ☐ ☒ area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☐ ☐ ☒ Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) ☐ ☐ ☒ 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water for staff use ☐ ☐ ☒ Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ☒ ☐ ☐ ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☒ ☐ ☐ A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more ☐ ☐ ☒ Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § ☐ ☐ ☒ 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less ☐ ☐ ☒ Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and ☐ ☐ ☒ has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒ 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and ☐ ☐ ☒ drinking fountains as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☐ ☐ ☒ Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) 01: Name change to “sobering cell” ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ☐ ☐ ☒ ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and ☐ ☐ ☒ drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ☐ ☐ ☒ Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☐ ☐ ☒ Padding on floor ☐ ☐ ☒ 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ Safety Cell (2.5) Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a ☐ ☐ ☒ least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the ☐ ☐ ☒ floor, with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☐ ☐ ☒ Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, ☐ ☐ ☒ inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which ☐ ☐ ☒ provide a view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from ☐ ☐ ☒ the bottom of the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to inmate occupant. ☐ ☐ ☒ Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such ☒ ☐ ☐ as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space ☒ ☐ ☐ 01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) Audio monitoring was not included in original There is an audio monitoring system capable of construction. Staff remains within earshot of alerting staff in a central control. When visual holding cells at all times. electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option deleted. 08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in ☒ ☐ ☐ temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program /multipurpose space, capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Central control requirement deleted. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and ☒ ☐ ☐ maintaining fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Available and provides for confidentiality ☒ ☐ ☐ Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for ☒ ☐ ☐ calculations of urinal substitutions. 2:99: Privacy requirement deleted Washbasins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation for calculations of washbasin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) 2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell. Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the ☒ ☐ ☐ water outlet (bubbler). 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) (NA in CH) Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and ☐ ☐ ☒ constructed of materials that are impervious to water and soap so that they may be easily cleaned. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Beds/Bunks (3.5) (NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer than 12 hours) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type ☐ ☐ ☒ or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Must have a solid bottom.. Lighting (3.6) Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes of supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design. Windows (3.7) Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater ☐ ☐ ☒ than 5 inches in on dimension. Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification- sobering cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them are padded. All padded cells are ☐ ☐ ☒ equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; ☐ ☐ ☒ and, without exposed seams. Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per inmate. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Weapons Locker (3.12) A secure weapons locker is located outside the security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 08: “No weapons are brought into the security area” deleted from the regulation. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐ applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection BSCC Code: 0682 FACILITY: El Dorado County Court Holding Facility TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: November 12, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) # RC T U W F S Beds Holding 1 & Holding 1988 2 0 (3) (6) 7'5" x 6'8" x 8' 1 1 1 2 Notes: Each cell has a 5-foot bench limiting capacity to 3. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 0682 El Dorado SHRF Court Holding CH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)