BSCC
Fresno SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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May 6, 2025
John Zanoni, Sheriff-Coroner
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
2200 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, FRESNO COUNTY DETENTION
FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Zanoni:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, and the
following facilities were inspected between Monday, March 24, 2025, and Wednesday,
March 26, 2025 :
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
North Annex 0702 II
Main Jail 0705 II
West Annex 0706 II
B.F. Sisk Court Holding 0725 CH
Superior Court Holding 0810 CH
North Annex Court Holding 0811 CH
JJCD Court Holding 0818 CHJ
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to 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.
The Environmental, Medical, and Nutritional Health inspections are up to date; however,
the biennial fire inspections were not available from the sheriff’s personnel for the B.F.
Sisk and the Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency (JJCD) Court Holdings.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 and 24 Minimum
Standards:
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Sheriff-Coroner
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0702 North Annex Jail
Title 15 Section 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning: Fire Suppression
Preplanning review from the local fire department is not current.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24 Section 1231.2.8 Dormitories: On the day of the inspection, the dormitories
did not contain the minimum square footage for dormitory occupancy and
exceeded more than 64 incarcerated persons.
Title 24 Section 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals: On the day of the inspection, the
dormitories did not provide a toilet/urinal at a 1:10 ratio based on the incarcerated
persons population exceeding rated capacity.
Title 24 Section 1231.3.2 Wash Basins: On the day of the inspection, the
dormitories did not provide a wash basin at a 1:10 ratio based on the incarcerated
persons population exceeding rated capacity.
Title 24 Section 1231.3.4 Showers: On the day of the inspection, the dormitories
did not provide showers at a 1:20 ratio based on the incarcerated persons
population exceeding rated capacity.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
0705 Main Jail
Title 15 Section 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning: Fire Suppression
Preplanning review from the local fire department is not current.
Title 15 Section 1055. Use of Safety Cell: Continued retention checks are not
documented or are recorded late.
Title 15 Section 1056. Use of Sobering Cell: No indication for the reasoning of
placement in the cell.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
0706 West Annex Jail
The Fresno County West Annex Jail opened on December 14, 2024. Given that
this is a newly occupied jail facility, BSCC staff will allow for a larger sampling of
documents to be generated and conduct a comprehensive inspection later this
year. The Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation were
conducted. See comments below:
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John Zanoni
Sheriff-Coroner
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Title 24
No Items of noncompliance.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
0725 B.F. Sisk Court
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: Supervisor review at regular, defined
intervals, not completed.
Title 15 Section 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning: Fire Suppression
Preplanning review from the local fire department is not current.
Title 15 Section 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning: Fire inspections as required
by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1 (a) and (b) require inspections at least
once every two years. Inspections were not available for review or scheduled
inspection.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
0810 Fresno Superior Court
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: Supervisor review at regular, defined
intervals, not completed.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information
0811 North Annex Court & 0818 Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Court
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: Safety checks do not occur at random
intervals.
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: Supervisor review at regular, defined
intervals, not completed.
Title 15 Section 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning: Fire Suppression
Preplanning review from the local fire department is not current.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
0818 Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Court Only
Title 15 Section 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning: Fire inspections as required
by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1 (a) and (b) require inspections at least
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Sheriff-Coroner
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once every two years. Inspections were not available for review or scheduled
inspection.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best
practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report
for noncompliance items found during the inspection. A Corrective Action Plan is due to
the BSCC no later than May 09, 2025.
* * *
Please email me at rafael.gomez@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-7539 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
RAFAEL GOMEZ
RAFAEL GOMEZ
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Fresno County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Fresno County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Fresno County*
County Administrator, Fresno County*
Jack Rocha, Captain, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Marti Velasco, Lieutenant, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Juan Castro, Sergeant, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Steven Souphasith, Sergeant, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0702
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County North Annex Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Correctional Sergeant Castro, Correctional Lieutenant Velasco
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/24/25
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is currently undergoing a
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the policy conversion process from the Fresno County Sheriff’s
date of assignment. Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures (FCSOJDPP) to
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy Manual
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall (Lexipol). Refer to Jail Lexipol Policy Transition Advisement
also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Memo dated January 14, 2025.
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training Requirements for
Correctional Staff Members
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
The agency policy states, Within one (1) year from date of
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
assignment, Correctional Sergeants shall complete the
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020,
following: An eighty (80) hour Supervisory Core Course as
Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel
mandated by STC requirements or a certified Supervisory
of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either
Training Course per Peace Officer Standards and Training
the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15,
(POST).
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
The agency policy states, Within one (1) year from date of
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING assignment, Correctional Lieutenants shall complete the
following: The Basic POST Academy (minimum of 664
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required hours). NO: A-310 Penal Code Section 831. 5(c) An eighty
to complete either the STC management course (as described in (80) hour STC Manager/ Administrator Core Course. The
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course POST-certified Management Training Course or the
within one year from date of assignment. Executive Development Course may be substituted for the
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING core course.
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators,
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or
IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons
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 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons
The agency policy states, There shall be, at
all times, sufficient staff designated to remain
in the facilities for the supervision and
welfare of incarcerated persons, to ensure
the implementation and operation of all
☒ ☐ ☐
programs and activities as required by Title
15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to
respond to emergencies when needed. Such
staff must not leave the facilities while
incarcerated persons are present and should
not be assigned duties that could conflict
with the supervision of incarcerated persons
(15 CCR 1027).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing
and determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Incarcerated Persons
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ The BSCC verified the information by
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a reviewing the Staffing Rosters provided by
review and recommendations shall be reported to the the agency.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Check System
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
and housed in the facility. 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.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
between safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety
Check System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from November 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with
this regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Visual Security Checks and the Safety
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Check System
of these regulations.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
There are no safety or sobering cells at this
facility.
Incarcerated persons who require restraints
are taken to the Main Jail.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
intervals. Visual Security Checks and the Safety
Check System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, 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 FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Visual Security Checks and the Safety
include: Check System
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency’s safety check logs annotated the
areas, times, and persons conducting the
safety check.
(2) the location where each individual safety check FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Visual Security Checks and the Safety
number; and, Check System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
who completed the safety check(s). Visual Security Checks and the Safety
Check System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Visual Security Checks and the Safety
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Check System, A-110 Staff Supervision and
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Facility Inspections by Jail Management, and
safety checks. F-110 Cleanliness and Security Inspections.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall be reviewed at regular,
defined intervals by the Jail Operations
Bureau Commander or designee. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks (15 CCR 1027. 5).
Supervisors conduct daily shift audits and
document them in the Supervisor Audit Log.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
training standards established by the Board for general Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-
Fire Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, The Training Unit is
responsible for ensuring all staff members
receive training on the use of the breathing
apparatuses within the first six months of
assignment to the facilities sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive annual training in the use of the
facility's firefighting equipment, sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency.
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Preplanning
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-
Fire Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes.
Staff are trained during the corrections core
academy and conduct annual fire training at
the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is
currently undergoing a policy conversion
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a process from the Fresno County Sheriff’s
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures
policy and procedures manual shall address all (FCSOJDPP) to the Fresno County Sheriff’s
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Office Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has
employees. personnel assigned to update/ transition their
policies to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol). Refer to the
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
Jail Lexipol Policy Transition Advisement
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
Memo dated January 14, 2025.
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III FCSOJDPP A-105 Jail Division Organization
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 FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
administrator/manager. Inspections and A-135 Quality Assurance
☒ ☐ ☐
Review Board
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
and federal legal requirements and includes 300 Use of Force-Section 300.3.4
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Restrictions on the Use of Carotid Control
holds. Hold
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in and D-235 Use of Restraints During Inmate
Penal Code Section 3407. Transport
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Restraints will not
be used on incarcerated persons who are
known to be pregnant unless based on an
individualized determination that restraints
are reasonably necessary for the legitimate
safety and security needs of the incarcerated
person, the staff, or the public.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
(6) Security and control including physical counts and FCSOJDPP C-170 Items Found at the time
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, of Booking (Contraband and Permissible), C-
contraband control, and key control. 455 Inmate Property Search and Seizure, D-
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 240 Searches of Inmates and Housing Units,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security D-300 Inmate Counts, D-310 Key Control
measures. The review and evaluation shall include and Security, D-330 Facility Security, and D-
internal and external security measures of the facility 360 Sexual Misconduct and Abuse.
including security measures specific to prevention of
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 204 Equipment Inventory and
Supplies and 205 Tool and Equipment
Control
Annual Inspection completed on January 23,
2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Preplanning
section 1032 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, and 402
Fire Safety.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning and
hostages; B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(C) mass arrests; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(D) natural disasters; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, FCSOJDPP D-220 Batons/Impact
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Weapons, D-225 Forced Cell Extraction, D-
security devices. 226 Light/Sound Diversionary Devices, D-
227 Less-Lethal Impact Projectiles, D-228
Use of Chemical Weapons, D-290 Handgun,
Shotgun and Ammunition Storage and Issue,
☒ ☐ ☐
D-295 Detention Bureau Armories.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 405 Security Emergency
Response and Tactics (SERT) Team.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The agency policy states, It is the policy of the
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ that all incarcerated people shall be medically
and mentally screened at the time of intake by
a medical staff member for possible signs and
symptoms of suicidal behavior.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
incarcerated persons. Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1012 Resources for Released
Persons
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
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, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
family, community members, and other interested Abuse
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Mental Health Services
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial FCSOJDPP A-310 Training
personnel.
The agency provides regularly scheduled
☒ ☐ ☐
training for all personnel. The last training was
conducted on November 25, 2024.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
intake and prior to housing assignment. 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health Services
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
risk. Manual 508 Classification
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
restrictive environment should be considered. Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
procedures. 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
attempts. 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Manual 402 Fire Safety
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Preplanning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☐ ☒ ☐
After document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is noncompliant with
this section of the regulation. The facility is not
current with review from the local fire
department.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Preplanning
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC personnel determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation after a review of
sampling documents.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 402 Fire Safety
The agency received its last inspection on
04/03/2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
people in the case of fire. Preplanning, and B-180 Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Planning
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING FCSOJDPP D-130 Classification and D-300
Counts
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people Manual 209 Incarcerated Person Records
by gender and juvenile status. and 508 Classification
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with FCSOJDPP D-130 Classification and D-300
applicable demographic information as described in the Counts
Jail Profile Survey.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 209 Incarcerated Person Records
and 508 Classification
1041 RECORDS FCSOJDPP C-310 Processing and
Maintenance of Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
the maintenance of individual records for each Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be Incarcerated Person Records and 508
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, Classification
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, FCSOJDPP C-310 Processing and
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Maintenance of Inmate Records and D-360
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Incarcerated Person Records and 508
Classification
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of several
and procedures for the maintenance of written records types of incident reports written by jail staff.
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ The reports contained relevant information for
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee compliance with these regulations.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. Verified by incident report sampling.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-410 Public Information and
D-420 News Media Access and Interviews
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
dissemination of information to the public, to other Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
government agencies, and to the news media. The public Incarcerated Person Records and 508
☒ ☐ ☐
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review Classification
the following material:
BSCC staff inspected the Public Information
Plan location and determined the agency to
be compliant with this regulation.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections FCSOJDPP D-410 Public Information and
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as D-420 News Media Access and Interviews
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
Incarcerated Person Records and 508
Classification
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated FCSOJDPP D-410 Public Information
people as specified in sections:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan FCSOJDPP E-410 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(3) 1062, Visiting FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐ Correspondence
(5) 1064, Library Service FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ Correspondence
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone FCSOJDPP E-320 Telephone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
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(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and legal
☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
(10) 1069, Orientation FCSOJDPP E-410 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐ Modules
(12) 1071, Voting FCSOJDPP E-310 Inmate-Issued Tablets
☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious Programs and
☒ ☐ ☐ Practices
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions FCSOJDPP E-140 Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
reporting requirements of Government Code section Deaths
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC The agency policy states, All in- custody
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death. deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the
death to the state Attorney General' s office
with a copy sent to the Board of State and
Community Corrections (BSCC), in
accordance with reporting guidelines and
statutory requirements.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Deaths
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(A) Full name of the decedent Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
(B) Date of birth Deaths
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death The agency policy states, A copy of the initial
(E) Gender review report for every in- custody death
(F) Race and ethnicity provided to the state Attorney General's office
(G) Relevant medical history shall be submitted to the Board of State and
(2) Facility Information Community Corrections (BSCC) within 10
(A) Name and location of the detention facility days of the death, and contain the information
(B) Description of the location where the death required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with
occurred within the facility the disclosure requirements of Penal Code §
(C) Date and time of the incident 832. 10 (public disclosure of records) (15
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names CCR 1046). The initial review report shall
☒ ☐ ☐
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death contain the following information:
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, 1. Demographic information a) Full name of
including behavioral health or medical issues. 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 Juveniles are not held at 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 FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
or III facility shall develop and implement a written Policy Manual 508 Classification
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities All Classification/Intake screenings take
according to the categories of gender identity, age, place at the main jail.
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated Policy Manual 508 Classification
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as
much information as is available about and from the
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility
administrator or designee. Each person may request a
review of their classification plan no more often than 30
days from their last review.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Policy Manual 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Precautions
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and
719 Clinical Decisions
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and G-130 Mental Health Services
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
others or appear gravely disabled. Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and
719 Clinical Decisions
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next and G-130 Mental Health Services
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and
719 Clinical Decisions
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
safety of the person in crisis or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 508 Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Manual 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
There are no administrative separation cells
at this facility.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☐ ☐ ☒
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect
an incarcerated person’s health. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Administrative separation may be used for
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
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
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐ ☒
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
☐ ☐ ☒
administrative separation.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There are no safety cells at this facility.
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
☒ ☐ ☐
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on
☐ ☐ ☒
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
☐ ☐ ☒
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units - Intake
and Release of Inebriated Inmates
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ There are no sobering cells at this facility.
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon
as they are able to continue the admission process or are
☐ ☐ ☒
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
☐ ☐ ☒
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally
Disabled Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disabled Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
responsible physician, shall develop and implement D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or Restraint devices are not used at this facility.
other restraint devices when used to restrain Incarcerated persons needing restraints are
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility transferred to the Main Jail.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the ☐ ☐ ☒
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the Manual 512 Use of Restraints
policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Restraint Chair
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
The agency policy states, Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons recovering from a termination of
pregnancy shall not be restrained using leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/ chains, or
handcuffs behind the body unless an
exception identified in the Incarcerated
Persons in Labor subsection of this policy
applies (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Restraint Chair
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
the staff, or the public. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraint Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, Restraints shall be
removed when medical staff responsible for
the medical care of the incarcerated person
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Restraint Chair
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank
Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel DNA collection is only performed at the Main
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to Jail.
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐
palm print impressions from individuals who are required
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and ☐ ☐ ☒
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
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(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☐ ☐ ☒
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☐ ☐ ☒
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the
☐ ☐ ☒
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Fund
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
☒ ☐ ☐
education program for incarcerated persons. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
When such services are not made available by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
shall develop and implement an education program with Fund
available resources.
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
vocational, or both, education of housed people. Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
Fund
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
established. Modified academic or vocational Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
opportunities may be provided based on sound security Fund
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
☒ ☐ ☐
and regulations. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
1062 VISITING FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
written policies and procedures, which include the Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
following requirements: Visitor Dress Code
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
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(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
☒ ☐ ☐
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office holds
visiting hours 7 days a week. The schedules
are posted on the website, Orientation
Handbook, and tablets.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
person each week. Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
visits and document such review. Visitor Dress Code
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
section shall include provision for visitation by minor
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
requested by an incarcerated person. Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
housed. Visitor Dress Code
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
June 27, 2017. Visitor Dress Code
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In Person
Visitation hours; 7 days a week
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two 30-minute
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Medical
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1063 CORRESPONDENCE FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
Correspondence
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Correspondence
manager or designee approves;
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Correspondence
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Correspondence
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV Inmate Orientation Handbook- Library
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined Services/Legal Research
by the facility administrator. The library service shall
include access to the following resources via paper ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
documents or through electronic media and include observed the facility's book carts and noted
current information on community services and most of the modules had several books in the
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference dayrooms. IncarceratedpPersons stated they
material and recreational reading material. have daily access or upon request to visit the
book cart.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
seven days to include:
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
interviewed multiple incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
about access to the recreation yard and out-
of-cell time. During the interviews, persons
incarcerated stated they are offered daily
access to the recreation yard.
BSCC staff determined the agency complies
with this regulation.
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(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
procedures to ensure safety and security. Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
WRITINGS Correspondence
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
develop written policies and procedures which will permit Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any of Conduct and Mail
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
legitimate penological interest; Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
of Conduct and Mail
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
mail containing information concerning where, how, Correspondence
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against ☒ ☐ ☐ of Conduct and Mail
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
received by an incarcerated person; and Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
of Conduct and Mail
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Correspondence
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
of Conduct and Mail
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE FCSOJDPP E-320 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Alternative communication devices are
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or available in the housing areas.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
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 FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney booths are available for use.
1069 ORIENTATION FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
Handbook
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program for people newly admitted Inmate Orientation Handbook
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
may be supplemented with video orientation. Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
information to each person, including those with Handbook
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English
☒ ☐ ☐
proficiency (LEP). Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Such a program shall be published and include, but not FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: Handbook, E-120 Incarcerated Person
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage Correspondence, E-330 Visiting, E-320
rules; Telephone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(3) grievance procedures; FCSOJDPP E-140 Incarcerated Person
Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) programs and activities available and method of FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
application; Modules, E-310 Inmate-Issued Tablets, and
E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
Fund
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) medical and mental health services; FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services,
G-130 Mental Health Services
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 701 Access to health Care, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
☒ ☐ ☐
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and
Clinical Decisions.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) classification/housing assignments; FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
(8) voting, including registration; FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 610 Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment; and, Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(10) availability of personal care items and FCSOJDPP E-110 Inmate Clothing
opportunities for personal hygiene.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
Modules and E-460 Substance Abuse
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Recovery Programs
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies
for individual or family social service programs for ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the Programs available in Fresno County Jails
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: (in person or on tablet):
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in: • Edovo Tablet Program
(1) individual, group or family counseling; • Alcoholics Anonymous
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; • Narcotics Anonymous
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; • Celebrate Recovery (12-step faith-
(4) vocational testing and counseling; based recovery program)
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Computer Basics
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
• Life Changing and Bible Studies
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
Program
(d) reentry planning and service development;
• Religious Services
(e) legal assistance;
• Anger Management
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
• Linkage to Community Programs and
disabled; and,
Resources
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop Manual 610 Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious Programs and
Practices
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
Procedure
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
develop written policies and procedures whereby all grievances. During the review, BSCC staff
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to noted grievances were answered within a
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ couple of days.
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
(3) a process for submission and handling of FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
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(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level; Procedure
(5) appeal to the next level of review; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedure
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance; Procedure
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Procedure
a period of 15 calendar days;
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
grievances. During the review, BSCC staff
noted grievances were answered on the
same day or within a few days of the filing
date.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility; Procedure
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of Inmate
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Rules of Conduct Violation reports. After the
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation review, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
regulation.
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
PERSONS
During the documentation review, BSCC staff
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies determined the agency is compliant with this
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. regulation.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements:
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☒ ☐ ☐
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice ☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☒ ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer During the documentation review, BSCC staff
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule noted the majority of sanctions given were for
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a less than two weeks or dismissed by the
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of sergeant.
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation.
☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☒ ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall
be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
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(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall
☒ ☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person FCSOJDPP E-230 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.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☒ ☐ ☐
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept BSCC personnel determined the agency is
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ compliant with this regulation after a review of
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule sampling documents.
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
develop a written plan to address the identification, Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
treatment, control and follow-up management of Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan and 719 Clinical Decisions
shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Inmate Orientation Handbook
incarceration and coordination with public health officials
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and Precautions
procedures in conformance with applicable state and
federal law, which include, but are not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
reported; Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
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(2) The persons who shall receive the medical FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
reports; and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
persons and custody staff; and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
exposure to others; Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
medical needs, and safety of the affected and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
incarcerated persons; Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
possible exposure of custody staff to a and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
communicable disease. Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
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1211 SICK CALL FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Manual 110 Post Orders and 700 Health Care
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Meetings and Reports
or provision made that any incarcerated person
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
attention. Inmate Orientation Handbook
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING FCSOJDPP F-310 Food Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall Inmate Orientation Handbook
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food Three meals are provided daily.
☒ ☐ ☐
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the FCSOJDPP F-310 Food Service
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who FCSOJDPP F-310 Food Service
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Inmate Orientation Handbook
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
shall include, but not be limited to: During this inspection, clothing was viewed.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; All clothing appeared clean and free of holes
and tears.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and
footwear specified in this regulation. This option
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL FCSOJDPP F-130 Ectoparasite Control and
CLOTHING E-110 Jail Clothing
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
by the facility administrator to control contamination Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal Inmate Orientation Handbook
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum allowance.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen,
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
hours of housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the
☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING FCSOJDPP E-180 Jail Exercise and
Recreation
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
All housing areas have showers located in the
dayrooms. All persons have access to the
showers when the module dayrooms are
open for free time.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe FCSOJDPP E-180 Jail Exercise and
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every Recreation
other day or more often if possible.
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
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Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be FCSOJDPP E-180 Jail Exercise and
prohibited from showering at least every other day Recreation
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be Inmate Orientation Handbook
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES FCSOJDPP E-195 Hair Care
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of FCSOJDPP E-195 Hair Care
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a FCSOJDPP E-195 Hair Care
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16,
☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Inmate Orientation Handbook
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to: During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the interviewed persons incarcerated who
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; informed them they receive bedding
exchange weekly.
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
MAINTENANCE Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Inspections
according to policies and procedures established by the ☒ ☐ ☐
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be Minors are not held at this facility.
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held at this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors are not held at this facility.
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
☐ ☐ ☒
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
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.
(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.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held at this facility.
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing ☐ ☐ ☒
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held at this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Minors are not held at this facility.
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement
☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) corporal punishment;
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(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 Minors are not held at this facility.
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held at this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 0702
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County, North Annex Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: 1988 2001
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/24/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING No Intake/ Booking at this facility.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have Weapons Lockers are located in the employee
☒ ☐
the following space and equipment: ☐ locker room and the Jail Lobby.
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 Sobering Cell is located in the Main Jail.
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒
☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female See above.
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒
the facility. ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒
space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒
☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒
required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
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6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒
and ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒
☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR There are no staging cells at this facility.
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒
☐ ☐
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒
☐ ☐
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒
☐ ☐
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL There are no sobering cells at this facility.
A sobering cell shall: ☒
☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒
☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒
☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒
☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒
1231.3; and, ☐ ☐
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☐ ☒
of the facility. ☐
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL There are no safety cells at this facility.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒
☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒
the controls for which must be located outside of ☐ ☐
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒
☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒
inmate occupant, control of which is located ☐ ☐
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☐ ☐
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒
☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are no single cells located at this facility.
☒
Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are no double cells located at this
facility.
☒
Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES On the day of the inspection, the following
dormitories did not contain the minimum
Dormitories shall: amount of square footage for double or triple
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of bed units for the current dormitory occupancy:
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ Second floor: Pods A, B, C, D, and E
☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed Third floor: Pods A, B, C, and E
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
Fourth floor: Pod F
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
Fifth floor: Pods B, C, and E
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no On the day of the inspection, the following
fewer than four inmates; dormitories had more than 64 incarcerated
persons:
☒ Second floor: Pod D
☐ ☐
Third floor: Pods C and E
Fourth floor: Pod F
Fifth floor: Pods B and C
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒
☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒
☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒
☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒
maximum number of inmates; ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐
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5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒
a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒
☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒
☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☒
or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒
☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒
provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒
for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒
☐ ☐
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5. Provide an examination table; ☒
☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒
☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒
☐ ☐
running water
1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒
☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING There is no medical care housing at this
facility. Inmates who require medical housing
☒
There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐ are transferred to the Main Jail.
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒
medical instruments and must be located within the ☐ ☐
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒
consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒
single occupancy cells. ☐ ☐
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒
☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the A third-party vendor stores their stock off-site.
☒
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒
☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒
☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
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1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
☒
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided ☒
☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS Inmate clothing is stored at the West Annex
Jail.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☐ ☒
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒
☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES Inmate clothing is stored at the West Annex
Jail.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☐ ☒
washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒
☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
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Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒
both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒
☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS No single- or double-occupancy cells in this
facility.
☒
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in On the day of the inspection, the following
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. housing areas do not provide toilets/urinals at a
1:10 ratio based on rated capacity:
☒ Second floor: Pods B, C, D, and E
☐ ☐
Third floor: Pods B, C, and E
Fourth floor: Pod F
Fifth floor: Pods B and C
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided There are no sobering cells in this facility.
☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS There are no single- or double-occupancy
cells in this facility.
☐ ☒
1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
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2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in On the day of the inspection, the following
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. housing areas do not provide wash basins at a
1:10 ratio based on the rated capacity:
☐ ☒ Second floor: Pods B, C, D, and E
☐
Third floor: Pods B, C, and E
Fourth floor: Pod F
Fifth floor: Pods B and C
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided There are no sobering cells in this facility.
☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒
or tempered water. ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☒
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There are no single- or double-occupancy
cells in this facility.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐
☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒
☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒
☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒
means. ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS On the day of the inspection, the following
housing areas do not provide showers at a 1:20
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ratio based on the rated capacity:
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and ☒ Second floor: Pods B, C, D, and E
☐ ☐
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Third floor: Pods B, C, and E
Fourth floor: Pod F
Fifth floor: Pods B and C
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒
☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒
staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
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1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒
☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒
mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒
securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒
☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒
☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING There are no sobering cells at this facility.
☒
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☐ ☐
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor, There are no safety cells at this facility.
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒
☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒
Marshal. ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒
☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒
☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒
☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒
tearing or ripping; and ☐ ☐
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6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒
tearing or ripping. ☐ ☐
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒
☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒
bench is seating for one person. ☐ ☐
1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT There are no single- or double-occupancy
cells in this facility.
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Weapons lockers located in the Jail Lobby and
Locker Room.
☒
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒
☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒
☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒
☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0702
FACILITY: Fresno County, North Annex Jail TYPE: II RC: 1184
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/24/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Tunnel Level
1 Holding 1988 1 - 6 (6) 11’2” X 6’ X 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Used as court holding cells; Bench (2): B1=10’1”, B2=6’
2 Holding 1988 1 - 6 (6) 11’2” X 6’ X 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Used as court holding cells; Bench (2): B1=10’1”, B2=6’
3 Holding 1988 1 - 5 (5) 10’5” X 5’ X 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Used as court holding cells; Bench (2): B1=10’, B2=10’
Second Floor – Dorms A-F are operated at 72 per Federal Court injunction.
Pod A Dorm 1988 1 66 56 56 4175 sq. ft. 5 2 7 2 4
ADA shower and toilet on the lower floor.
Pod B Dorm 1988 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod C Dorm 1988 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod D Dorm 1988 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod E Dorm 1988 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod F Dorm 1988 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Third Floor-Dorms A-F are operated at 72 per Federal Court injunction.
Pod A Dorm 2001 1 66 56 56 4175 sq. ft. 5 2 7 2 4
ADA shower and toilet on the lower floor.
Pod B Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod C Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod D Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod E Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod F Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Fourth Floor-Dorms A-F are operated at 72 per Federal Court injunction.
Pod A Dorm 2001 1 66 56 56 4175 sq. ft. 5 2 7 2 4
ADA shower and toilet on the lower floor.
Pod B Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod C Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod D Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod E Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod F Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Fifth Floor-Dorms A-F are operated at 72 per Federal Court injunction.
Pod A Dorm 2001 1 66 56 56 4175 sq. ft. 5 2 7 2 4
ADA shower and toilet on the lower floor.
Pod B Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod C Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod D Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod E Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
Pod F Dorm 2001 1 72 48 48 4175 sq. ft. 4 2 6 2 3
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0705
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Sheriff Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Juan Castro and Marti Velasco
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/25/25
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is currently undergoing
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the a policy conversion process from the Fresno County
date of assignment. Sheriff’s Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the (FCSOJDPP) to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also Policy Manual (Lexipol). Refer to Jail Lexipol Policy
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Transition Advisement Memo dated January 14, 2025.
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training Requirements for
Correctional Staff Members
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
The agency policy states, Within one (1) year from date of
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
assignment, Correctional Sergeants shall complete the
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
following: An eighty ( 80) hour Supervisory Core Course as
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
mandated by STC requirements or a certified Supervisory
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Training Course per Peace Officer Standards and Training
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
(POST).
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
The agency policy states, Within one (1) year from date of
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING assignment, Correctional Lieutenants shall complete the
following: The Basic POST Academy (minimum of 664
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required hours). NO: A-310 Penal Code Section 831. 5(c) An eighty
to complete either the STC management course (as described in (80) hour STC Manager/ Administrator Core Course. The
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within POST-certified Management Training Course or the
one year from date of assignment. Executive Development Course may be substituted for the
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING core course.
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons
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 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons
The agency policy states, There shall be, at
all times, sufficient staff designated to remain
in the facilities for the supervision and welfare
of incarcerated persons, to ensure the
implementation and operation of all programs
☒ ☐ ☐
and activities as required by Title 15 CCR
Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to
emergencies when needed. Such staff must
not leave the facilities while incarcerated
persons are present and should not be
assigned duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons ( 15 CCR
1027).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing
and determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Incarcerated Persons
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the The BSCC verified the information by
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewing the Staffing Rosters provided by
review and recommendations shall be reported to the the agency.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Check System
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
and housed in the facility. 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.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
between safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety
Check System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from November 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Visual Security Checks and the Safety
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Check System
of these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
intervals. Visual Security Checks and the Safety
Check System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, 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 FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Visual Security Checks and the Safety
include: Check System
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency’s safety check logs annotated the
areas, times, and persons conducting the
safety check.
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(2) the location where each individual safety check FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Visual Security Checks and the Safety
number; and, Check System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
who completed the safety check(s). Visual Security Checks and the Safety
Check System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Visual Security Checks and the Safety
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Check System, A-110 Staff Supervision and
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Facility Inspections by Jail Management, and
safety checks. F-110 Cleanliness and Security Inspections.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall be reviewed at regular,
defined intervals by the Jail Operations
Bureau Commander or designee. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks (15 CCR 1027. 5).
Supervisors conduct daily shift audits and
document them in the Supervisor Audit Log.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
training standards established by the Board for general Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-
Fire Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, The Training Unit is
responsible for ensuring all staff members
receive training on the use of the breathing
apparatuses within the first six months of
assignment to the facilities sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive annual training in the use of the
facility's firefighting equipment, sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency.
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Preplanning
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-
Fire Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes.
Staff are trained during the corrections core
academy and conduct annual fire training at
the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is
currently undergoing a policy conversion
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a process from the Fresno County Sheriff’s
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures
policy and procedures manual shall address all (FCSOJDPP) to the Fresno County Sheriff’s
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Office Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has
employees. personnel assigned to update/transition their
policies to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol). Refer to the
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
Jail Lexipol Policy Transition Advisement
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
Memo dated January 14, 2025.
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III FCSOJDPP A-105 Jail Division Organization
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 FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
administrator/manager. Inspections and A-135 Quality Assurance
☒ ☐ ☐
Review Board
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
and federal legal requirements and includes 300 Use of Force-Section 300.3.4
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Restrictions on the Use of Carotid Control
holds. Hold
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in and D-235 Use of Restraints During Inmate
Penal Code Section 3407. Transport
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Restraints will not
be used on incarcerated persons who are
known to be pregnant unless based on an
individualized determination that restraints
are reasonably necessary for the legitimate
safety and security needs of the incarcerated
person, the staff, or the public.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
(6) Security and control including physical counts and FCSOJDPP C-170 Items Found at the time
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, of Booking (Contraband and Permissible), C-
contraband control, and key control. 455 Inmate Property Search and Seizure, D-
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 240 Searches of Inmates and Housing Units,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security D-300 Inmate Counts, D-310 Key Control
measures. The review and evaluation shall include and Security, D-330 Facility Security, and D-
internal and external security measures of the facility 360 Sexual Misconduct and Abuse.
including security measures specific to prevention of
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 204 Equipment Inventory and
Supplies, and 205 Tool and Equipment
Control
Annual Inspection completed on January 23,
2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Preplanning
section 1032 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, and 402
Fire Safety.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning and
hostages; B-120 Escape/Intrusion
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(C) mass arrests; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(D) natural disasters; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, FCSOJDPP D-220 Batons/Impact
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Weapons, D-225 Forced Cell Extraction, D-
security devices. 226 Light/Sound Diversionary Devices, D-
227 Less-Lethal Impact Projectiles, D-228
Use of Chemical Weapons, D-290 Handgun,
Shotgun and Ammunition Storage and Issue,
☒ ☐ ☐
D-295 Detention Bureau Armories.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 405 Security Emergency Response
and Tactics (SERT) Team.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The agency policy states, It is the policy of the
Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ that all incarcerated people shall be medically
and mentally screened at the time of intake by
a medical staff member for possible signs and
symptoms of suicidal behavior.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
incarcerated persons. Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1012 Resources for Released
Persons
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
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, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
family, community members, and other interested Abuse
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Mental Health Services
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial FCSOJDPP A-310 Training
personnel.
The agency provides regularly scheduled
☒ ☐ ☐
training for all personnel. The last training was
conducted on November 25, 2024.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
intake and prior to housing assignment. 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health Services
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
risk. Manual 508 Classification
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
restrictive environment should be considered. Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
procedures. 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
attempts. 120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-
120 Medical Health Service, and G-130
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Services
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Manual 402 Fire Safety
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Preplanning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☐ ☒ ☐
After document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is noncompliant with
this section of the regulation. The facility is not
current with review from the local fire
department.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Preplanning
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC personnel determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation after a review of
sampling documents.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 402 Fire Safety
The agency received its last inspection on
04/04/25.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning, and B-180 Evacuation Planning.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING FCSOJDPP D-130 Classification and D-300
Counts
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people Manual 209 Incarcerated Person Records
by gender and juvenile status. and 508 Classification
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with FCSOJDPP D-130 Classification and D-300
applicable demographic information as described in the Counts
Jail Profile Survey.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 209 Incarcerated Person Records
and 508 Classification
1041 RECORDS FCSOJDPP C-310 Processing and
Maintenance of Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
the maintenance of individual records for each Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be Incarcerated Person Records and 508
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, Classification
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, FCSOJDPP C-310 Processing and
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Maintenance of Inmate Records and D-360
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Sexual Misconduct and Abuse
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Incarcerated Person Records and 508
Classification
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of several
and procedures for the maintenance of written records types of incident reports written by jail staff.
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ The reports contained relevant information for
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee compliance with these regulations.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-410 Public Information and
D-420 News Media Access and Interviews
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
dissemination of information to the public, to other Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
government agencies, and to the news media. The public Incarcerated Person Records and 508
☒ ☐ ☐
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review Classification
the following material:
BSCC staff inspected the Public Information
Plan location and determined the agency to
be compliant with this regulation.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections FCSOJDPP D-410 Public Information and
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as D-420 News Media Access and Interviews
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 207 Records and Data Practices 209
Incarcerated Person Records and 508
Classification
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated FCSOJDPP D-410 Public Information
people as specified in sections:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan FCSOJDPP E-410 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(3) 1062, Visiting FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐ Correspondence
(5) 1064, Library Service FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ Correspondence
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(8) 1067, Access to Telephone FCSOJDPP E-320 Telephone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and legal
☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
(10) 1069, Orientation FCSOJDPP E-410 Inmate Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐ Handbook
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐ Modules
(12) 1071, Voting FCSOJDPP E-310 Inmate-Issued Tablets
☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious Programs and
☒ ☐ ☐ Practices
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions FCSOJDPP E-140 Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance Procedure
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
reporting requirements of Government Code section Deaths
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC The agency policy states, All in-custody
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death. deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the
death to the state Attorney General' s office
with a copy sent to the Board of State and
Community Corrections (BSCC), in
accordance with reporting guidelines and
statutory requirements.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Deaths
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(A) Full name of the decedent Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
(B) Date of birth Deaths
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death The agency policy states, A copy of the initial
(E) Gender review report for every in- custody death
(F) Race and ethnicity provided to the state Attorney General' s
(G) Relevant medical history office shall be submitted to the Board of State
(2) Facility Information and Community Corrections (BSCC) within
(A) Name and location of the detention facility 10 days of the death, and contain the
(B) Description of the location where the death information required by 15 CCR 1046 and
occurred within the facility comport with the disclosure requirements of
(C) Date and time of the incident Penal Code § 832. 10 (public disclosure of
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names records) (15 CCR 1046). The initial review
☒ ☐ ☐
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death report shall contain the following information:
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, 1. Demographic information a) Full name of
including behavioral health or medical issues. 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 Juveniles are not held at 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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
or III facility shall develop and implement a written Policy Manual 508 Classification
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities The agency provided a sampling of
according to the categories of gender identity, age, classification screening reviews. During the
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, review, BSCC staff determined the agency
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- complies with the requirements of this
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or regulation. The reports documented the
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for necessary information required by these
☒ ☐ ☐
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such regulations.
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated Policy Manual 508 Classification
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as
much information as is available about and from the
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility
administrator or designee. Each person may request a
review of their classification plan no more often than 30
days from their last review.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Policy Manual 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Precautions
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and
719 Clinical Decisions
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and G-130 Mental Health Services
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
others or appear gravely disabled. Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and
719 Clinical Decisions
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next and G-130 Mental Health Services
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 700 Health Care Administrative
☒ ☐ ☐
Meetings and Reports, 704 Emergency
Health Care Services, 718 Clinical
Performance Enhancement, and 719 Clinical
Decisions
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
safety of the person in crisis or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Manual 508 Classification
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 508 Classification
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
an incarcerated person’s health.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in Manual 508 Classification
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
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 FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
staff. Manual 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff looked over a sample of several
classification documents written by jail staff
and reviewed by a supervisor. The agency
complies with this regulation.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
administrative separation. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
BSCC staff looked over a sample of several
☒ ☐ ☐
classification reviews. Classification
personnel conduct 30-day reviews for all
administrative separation of incarcerated
persons. The agency complies with this
regulation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
☒ ☐ ☐
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. check documentation from November 2023
through March 2025. During the
☐ ☒ ☐
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency is not compliant
with this regulation. Continued retention
checks are late or not documented.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☒ ☐ ☐
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on
☒ ☐ ☐
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
documented. check documentation from November 2023
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to FCSOJDPP D-210 Safety Cell
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
☒ ☐ ☐
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units - Intake
and Release of Inebriated Inmates
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety check documentation. During the
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. There is no indication of
the reasoning for placement in the sobering
cell.
☐ ☒ ☐
On March 5th, 2025, the agency identified a
training issue and retrained its staff to
document the reason for placement. Since
then, the agency has been documenting the
reason for placement. The agency will be
marked out of compliance until a larger
sampling can be generated to show
compliance.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units - Intake
as they are able to continue the admission process or are and Release of Inebriated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units - Intake
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody and Release of Inebriated Inmates
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units - Intake
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Release of Inebriated Inmates
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the FCSOJDPP C-120 Sobering Units - Intake
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half and Release of Inebriated Inmates
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
☒ ☐ ☐ check documentation. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally
Disabled Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disabled Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
responsible physician, shall develop and implement D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or
other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
(1) acceptable restraint devices; D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons; FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(5) exercising of extremities. FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
following requirements: D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
or as a substitute for treatment. D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
incarcerated people who display behavior which D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
ineffective. D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
restraints only with the approval of the facility D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
manager, the facility watch commander, or Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
responsible health care staff; continued retention D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
shall be secured within one hour from the time of D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
placement. Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
four hours of placement. D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
person. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Manual 512 Use of Restraints
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from November 2023
☒ ☐ ☐
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
Supervisors review and document hourly
notations. Inmates do not spend more than
four hours in restraints. Medical reviews are
conducted as identified in agency policy.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
consultation with responsible health care staff D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
maximum time limits for placement. Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(11) All events and information related to the FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
placement in restraints shall be documented and D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235
shall be video recorded unless exigent Use of Restraints During Inmate Transport,
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The D-236 Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐
placement; person authorizing placement; names of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; Manual 512 Use of Restraints
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the Manual 512 Use of Restraints
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Restraint Chair
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
The agency policy states, Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons recovering from a termination of
pregnancy shall not be restrained using leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/ chains, or
handcuffs behind the body unless an
exception identified in the Incarcerated
Persons in Labor subsection of this policy
applies ( 15 CCR 1058. 5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Restraint Chair
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
the staff, or the public. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraint Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, Restraints shall be
removed when medical staff responsible for
the medical care of the incarcerated person
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Restraint Chair
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank
Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐
palm print impressions from individuals who are required
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
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(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and ☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒ ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell FCSOJDPP G-145 DNA Databank Collection
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the
☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Fund
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
☒ ☐ ☐
education program for incarcerated persons. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
When such services are not made available by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
shall develop and implement an education program with Fund
available resources.
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
vocational, or both, education of housed people. Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
Fund
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
established. Modified academic or vocational Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
opportunities may be provided based on sound security Fund
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
☒ ☐ ☐
and regulations. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook IX Programs,
Activities, Services and Issues
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1062 VISITING FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
written policies and procedures, which include the Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitor Dress Code
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
☒ ☐ ☐
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office holds
visiting hours 7 days a week. The schedules
are posted on the website, lobby, and housing
units.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
person each week. Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
visits and document such review. Visitor Dress Code
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
section shall include provision for visitation by minor
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
requested by an incarcerated person. Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
housed. Visitor Dress Code
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
June 27, 2017. Visitor Dress Code
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only FCSOJDPP E-330 Visiting
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Visits and
Visitor Dress Code
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
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Mode of visitation; Face-to-face with partition
Visitation hours; 7 days a week
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two 30-minute visits per week
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Medical
1063 CORRESPONDENCE FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
Correspondence
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Correspondence
manager or designee approves; ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Correspondence
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Correspondence
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
without limitation on the number of postage paid Inmate Orientation Handbook- Mail
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES FCSOJDPP E-340 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV Inmate Orientation Handbook- Library
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined Services/Legal Research
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include access to the following resources via paper During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
documents or through electronic media and include observed the facility’s book carts and noted
current information on community services and most of the modules had several books in the
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference dayrooms. Incarcerated Persons stated they
material and recreational reading material. can request access to the library carts.
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1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
seven days to include:
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
interviewed multiple incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
about access to the recreation yard (gym) and
out of cell time. During the interviews,
incarcerated persons stated they are offered
daily access to the recreation yard (gym) and
are free to roam around the dayroom. BSCC
staff determined the agency complies with
this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary FCSOJDPP E-180 Inmate Exercise and
procedures to ensure safety and security. Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
WRITINGS Correspondence
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
develop written policies and procedures which will permit Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any of Conduct and Mail
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
legitimate penological interest; Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
of Conduct and Mail
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(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
mail containing information concerning where, how, Correspondence
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against ☒ ☐ ☐ of Conduct and Mail
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
received by an incarcerated person; and Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
of Conduct and Mail
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, FCSOJDPP E-120 Incarcerated Person
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Correspondence
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook- General Rules
of Conduct and Mail
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE FCSOJDPP E-320 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Alternative communication devices are
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or available in the housing areas.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
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 FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney booths are available for use.
1069 ORIENTATION FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
Handbook
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program for people newly admitted Inmate Orientation Handbook
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of
placement in a living area.
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Both written and verbal information shall be provided and FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
may be supplemented with video orientation. Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
information to each person, including those with Handbook
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English
☒ ☐ ☐
proficiency (LEP). Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Such a program shall be published and include, but not FCSOJPDD E-410 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: Handbook, E-120 Incarcerated Person
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage Correspondence, E-330 Visiting, E-320
rules; Telephone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) grievance procedures; FCSOJDPP E-140 Incarcerated Person
Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) programs and activities available and method of FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
application; Modules, E-310 Inmate-Issued Tablets, and
E-460 Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
Manual 1001 Incarcerated Persons Welfare
Fund
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) medical and mental health services; FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services,
G-130 Mental Health Services
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 701 Access to health Care, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
☒ ☐ ☐
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and
Clinical Decisions.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(6) classification/housing assignments; FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook
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(8) voting, including registration; FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 610 Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
sexual harassment; and, Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(10) availability of personal care items and FCSOJDPP E-110 Inmate Clothing
opportunities for personal hygiene.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS FCSOJDPP D-370 Therapeutic Treatment
Modules and E-460 Substance Abuse
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Recovery Programs
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies
for individual or family social service programs for ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the Programs available in Fresno County Jails:
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments; • Edovo Tablet Program
(b) best practices in: • Alcoholics Anonymous
(1) individual, group or family counseling; • Narcotics Anonymous
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; • Celebrate Recovery (12-step faith-
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; based recovery program)
(4) vocational testing and counseling; • Bible Basics
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
• Life Changing and Bible Studies
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
Program
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
• Religious Services
(d) reentry planning and service development;
• Anger Management
(e) legal assistance;
• Linkage to Community Programs and
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
Resources
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING FCSOJDPP E-150 Inmate Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop Manual 610 Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES FCSOJDPP E-420 Religious Programs and
Practices
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
Procedure
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
develop written policies and procedures whereby all grievances. During the review, BSCC staff
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to noted grievances were answered within a
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions couple of days.
☒ ☐ ☐
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; interviewed multiple incarcerated persons
and food, clothing, and bedding. about the grievance process. During the
Such policies and procedures shall include: interviews, incarcerated persons stated they
can obtain a grievance through sheriff’s
personnel when requested.
(1) a grievance form; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedure
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedure
(3) a process for submission and handling of FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances; Procedure
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level; Procedure
(5) appeal to the next level of review; FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedure
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance; Procedure
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Procedure
a period of 15 calendar days;
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
grievances. During the review, BSCC staff
noted grievances were answered on the
same day or within a few days of the filing
date.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility; Procedure
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: FCSOJDPP E-140 Inmate Grievance
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of Inmate
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Rules of Conduct Violation reports. After the
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation review, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
regulation.
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
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Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
verbally or provide them with material in an ☒ ☐ ☐
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
PERSONS
During the documentation review, BSCC staff
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies determined the agency is compliant with this
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. regulation.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements:
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☒ ☐ ☐
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice ☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☒ ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer During the documentation review, BSCC staff
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule noted the majority of sanctions given were for
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a less than two weeks or dismissed by the
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of sergeant.
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation.
☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☒ ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall
be documented.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall
☒ ☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person FCSOJDPP E-230 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.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☒ ☐ ☐
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS FCSOJDPP E-230 Inmate Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept BSCC personnel determined the agency is
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ compliant with this regulation after a review of
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule sampling documents.
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
develop a written plan to address the identification, Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
treatment, control and follow-up management of Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan and 719 Clinical Decisions
shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Inmate Orientation Handbook
incarceration and coordination with public health officials
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and Precautions
procedures in conformance with applicable state and
federal law, which include, but are not limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
reported; Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
reports; and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
persons and custody staff; and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
exposure to others; Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
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(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
medical needs, and safety of the affected and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
incarcerated persons; Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
possible exposure of custody staff to a and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
communicable disease. Precautions
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 700 Health
Care Administrative Meetings and Reports,
and 719 Clinical Decisions
1211 SICK CALL FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Manual 110 Post Orders and 700 Health Care
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Meetings and Reports
or provision made that any incarcerated person
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
attention. Inmate Orientation Handbook
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING FCSOJDPP F-310 Food Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall Inmate Orientation Handbook
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food Three meals are provided daily. The kitchen
☒ ☐ ☐
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 is off-site and delivers the meals three times
hours pass between evening and morning meals. a day.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the FCSOJDPP F-310 Food Service
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who FCSOJDPP F-310 Food Service
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
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1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Inmate Orientation Handbook
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
shall include, but not be limited to: During this inspection, clothing was viewed.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; All clothing appeared clean and free of holes
and tears.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and
footwear specified in this regulation. This option
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL FCSOJDPP F-130 Ectoparasite Control and
CLOTHING E-110 Jail Clothing
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
by the facility administrator to control contamination Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal Inmate Orientation Handbook
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no
maximum allowance. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐
Post Orders Main Jail Housing Floor Officer
File: PO MJ Floor NO H-245
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen,
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
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Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
hours of housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the
☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING FCSOJDPP E-180 Jail Exercise and
Recreation
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
All housing areas have showers located in the
dayrooms. All persons have access to the
showers when the module dayrooms are
open for free time.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe FCSOJDPP E-180 Jail Exercise and
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every Recreation
other day or more often if possible.
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be FCSOJDPP E-180 Jail Exercise and
prohibited from showering at least every other day Recreation
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be Inmate Orientation Handbook
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES FCSOJDPP E-195 Hair Care
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of FCSOJDPP E-195 Hair Care
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a FCSOJDPP E-195 Hair Care
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16,
☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Inmate Orientation Handbook
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to: During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the interviewed persons incarcerated who
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; informed them they receive bedding
exchange weekly.
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one FCSOJDPP E-110 Jail Clothing
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
MAINTENANCE Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Inspections
according to policies and procedures established by the ☒ ☐ ☐
health authority.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be Minors are not held at this facility.
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held at this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors are not held at this facility.
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
☐ ☐ ☒
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
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.
(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.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held at this facility.
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing ☐ ☐ ☒
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held at this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Minors are not held at this facility.
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement
☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) corporal punishment;
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the
☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement.
☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN Minors are not held at this facility.
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held at this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 0705
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: 1980 1988
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/25/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Gun lockers located in jail lobby and vehicle
sallyports.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
the following space and equipment: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking 1988 standard for a 1:16 ratio to cells that can
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate more than eight prisoners.
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6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR No temporary or staging cells in this facility.
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height
☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2).
☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL Sobering Cell #3 is used as a Pre-Booking area
only.
A sobering cell shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support
☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
1231.3; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of
☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
the controls for which must be located outside of ☒ ☐ ☐
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
inmate occupant, control of which is located ☒ ☐ ☐
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☒ ☐ ☐
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS Single cells in the Infirmary area and Unit FF on
the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th floors.
Single-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☒ ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS Pods A and F on the 3rd, and 6th floors are
double-bunked.
Double-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☒ ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES Units B – E on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th floors
are operated as dorms as part of a pilot project,
Dormitories shall: and alternative means of compliance were
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of approved on July 15, 1973. (20-22) These are
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a triple-bunk cells with doors left open and
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed operated in a dormitory fashion.
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
fewer than four inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified
☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each
☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as Three showers in each Pod (A-F) on floors 3-6;
specified in Section 1231.3; and 1 available for Units FF. 1994 standard calls for
☒ ☐ ☐ a 1:20 ratio of showers to inmates. This is met
throughout the facility.
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☒ ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA Yard was constructed in 1980 – located on the
roof. In addition, each of the housing floors
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in contains a small indoor recreation room.
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum
☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access Cell doors are left open to provide access to
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as the toilet, drinking fountain, and wash basin.
☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
or access to community recreation facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ Program rooms are available on each floor.
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☒ ☐ ☐
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM Exam rooms are available on each floor.
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
provides on-site health care. The examination room ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
for privacy of the inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7
☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table;
☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING The 2nd floor infirmary includes holding, A and B
sections, and the negative air cells.
There shall be some means to provide medical care ☒ ☐ ☐
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
medical instruments and must be located within the ☒ ☐ ☐
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
consultation with the health authority. ☒ ☐ ☐
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
single occupancy cells. ☒ ☐ ☐
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry
☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Dayrooms serve as dining facilities.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals,
☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual
☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☒ ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☒ ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES Laundry storage is located in the West Annex
Jail.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☒ ☐ ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☒ ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
both female and male inmates; and ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6
☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and
☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
mm) between bed pans. ☒ ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
Marshal. ☒ ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal;
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal
☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
tearing or ripping; and ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
tearing or ripping. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security
☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Weapons lockers are located in the jail lobby
and vehicle sallyport.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual
☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0705
FACILITY: Fresno County - Main Jail TYPE: II RC: 1129
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/25/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
COURT HOLDING
Tunnel
Holding 1988 1 - 9 (9) 10’6” x 10’4” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Unit 1
Bench (2): B1=10’3”, B2=4’1”
Tunnel
Holding 1988 1 - 9 (9) 9’9” x 10’4” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Unit 2
Bench (2): B1=10’3”, B2=4’1”
Tunnel
Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 10’8” x 9’9” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Unit 3
Bench: 8’
BOOKING
Male Receiving/Booking Area
Units 1 - 3 Sobering 1980 3 - 6 (18) 11’9” x 10’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Pre-book Holding 1988 1 - 10 (12) 12’5” x 9’8” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
1
Bench (3): 6’ x 3
Pre-book Holding 1988 1 - 11 (11) 12’5” x 9’3” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
2
Bench (3): 6’ x 3
Pre-book Holding 1988 1 - 11 (11) 12’5” x 9’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
3
Bench (3): 6’ x 3
Pre-book Holding 1980 1 - 5 (5) 11’9” x 10’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
4
Bench: 8’
Enrouter Holding 1988 2 - 11 (22) 11’5” x 9’11” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
1 & 2
Bench (2): B1=11’6”, B2=6’
Post-book Holding 1980 1 - 3 (3) 9’8” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Bench:5’
Dress-in -- 1980 1 - - - 11’7” x 14’4” x 10’ 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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Safety Safety 1980 3 - 1 (3) 9’1” x 8’2” x 10’ 1 - - - -
Cell
1 – 3
Female Receiving/Booking Area
Unit 2 Sobering 1980 1 - 4 (4) 11’ x 10’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Unit 1 Sobering 1980 1 - 6 (6) 11’ x 11’6” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Pre-book Holding 1980 1 - 6 (6) 10’5” x 11’3” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Bench: 10’
Safety Safety 1980 1 - 1 (1) 6’5” x 10’3” x 10’ 1 - - - -
Cell
Pre- Holding 1988 2 - 9 (18) 8’9” x 12’5” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
release A
& B
Bench: 14’
Pre- Holding 1980 1 - 3 (3) 9’6”x 8’1” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
release C
Bench:5’
Dress-out -- -- 1 - - - 26’2” x 6’8” x 10’ - - - - -
A
8’ bench
Dress-out -- -- 1 - - - 13’5” x 6’8” x 10’0” - - - - -
B
Bench (2): B1=7’, B2=8’
Line-up Holding 1988 1 - 12 (12) 21’2” x 8’0” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Bench (2): 9’6” X 2
2nd Floor
Infirm. Holding 1980 2 - 6 (12) 12’6” x 11’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 -
Holding
1&2
Bench (2): 5’ X 2
Infirmary – A
A001-3 Single 1980 3 1 1 (3) 12’2” x 12’5” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 1
A004 Multiple 1980 1 4 1 (4) 22’3” x 17’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
A005 Multiple 1980 1 2 2 (2) 22’3” x 10’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
A006 Multiple 1980 1 4 4 (4) 22’3” x 17’5” x 10’ 1 - 1 1
A007 Multiple 1980 1 4 4 (4) 22’3” x 18’1” x 10’ 1 - 1 1
A008 Multiple 1980 1 4 4 (4) 22’3” x 16’8” x 10’ 1 - 1 1
A009 Single 1980 1 1 1 (1) 22’3” x 10’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
A010 Multiple 1980 1 4 4 (4) 22’3” x 17’8” x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Showers in the common area.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Infirmary - B
B001 Multiple 1980 1 4 4 (4) 22’2” x 17’6” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 1
B002 Single 1980 1 1 1 (1) 22’2” x 13’3” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 1
B003 Multiple 1980 1 4 4 (4) 22’2” x 17’6” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 1
B004 Single 1980 1 2 1 (1) 22’2” x 13’2” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 1
Infirmary – C
N01/N02 Single 2008 2 1 (1) (2) 12’ X 12’ X 9’ 1 - 1 1 1
Negative airflow. ADA accessible.
3rd Floor
A (01-08) Double 1994 14 2 2 28 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
(10-15)
A09 Dorm 2020 1 4 4 4 13’4’’ x 34’6’’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Cell A09 was combined with A10 to accommodate ADA accessibility. RC unchanged. Three showers in dayroom.
B Dorm 1994 15 3 3 45 6’5” x 17’3” x 10’ 1 - 1 1
B09 Dorm 2020 1 4 4 4 13’4’’ x 34’6’’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Three showers in the dayroom.
C Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 2 showers in dayroom area, 1 shower
upper tier. (Refer to Alternative Means of Compliance folder for Fresno County).
D Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 2 showers in dayroom area, 1 shower
upper tier.
E Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 2 showers in dayroom area, 1 shower
upper tier.
F Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
2 showers in dayroom area, 1 shower upper tier.
FF-Ad. Single 1980 10 1 1 10 10’ x 8’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Sep
1 shower for the Ad. Sep. housing
4thFloor
A Double 1994 16 3 2 32 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Triple bunked (except cells 1 and 2 – double bunk); 3 showers in dayroom area.
B Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
C Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
D Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
E Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
F Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
FF-Ad. Single 1980 10 1 1 10 10’ x 8’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Sep
There is one (1) shower for the Ad. Sep. housing
5th Floor
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
3 showers in dayroom area.
B Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
C Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
D Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
E Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
F Dorm 1994 16 2 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
3 showers in dayroom area.
FF-Ad. Single 1980 10 1 1 10 10’ x 8’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Sep
There is one (1) shower for the Ad. Sep. housing.
6th Floor
A Double 1994 16 2 2 32 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
3 showers in dayroom area.
B Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
C Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
D Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
E Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17’3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Rooms remain unlocked; operated like a dorm with open access to the dayroom; 3 showers in dayroom area.
F Dorm 1994 16 3 3 48 6’5’’ x 17‘3’’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
3 showers in dayroom area
FF-Ad. Single 1980 10 1 1 10 10’ x 8’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1
Sep
There is one (1) shower for the Ad. Sep. housing
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 0706
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County, West Annex Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019:
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/24/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Transfer facility only. No intake/booking
conducted at this facility.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ ☒
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to
☐ ☐ ☒
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
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6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if
☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR No Temporary Staging cells at this facility.
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height
☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2).
☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL No Sobering cells at this facility.
A sobering cell shall:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates;
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☐ ☐ ☒
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support
☐ ☐ ☒
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☐ ☐ ☒
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
1231.3; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
of the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL Safety cells are located on the 2nd and 3rd
floors.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of
☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
the controls for which must be located outside of ☒ ☐ ☐
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
inmate occupant, control of which is located outside ☒ ☐ ☐
of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☒ ☐ ☐
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
Single-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and ☒ ☐ ☐
seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
Double-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and ☒ ☐ ☐
seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES No dormitories located at this facility.
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a
☐ ☐ ☒
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
fewer than four inmates; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified
☐ ☐ ☒
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each
☐ ☐ ☒
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☒ ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum
☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐ ☒
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
provides on-site health care. The examination room ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
for privacy of the inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7
☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table;
☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING Medical care housing is provided at an
adjacent facility.
There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐ ☒
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
medical instruments and must be located within the ☐ ☐ ☒
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐ ☒
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
single occupancy cells. ☐ ☐ ☒
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry
☐ ☐ ☒
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the Secured storage provided off-site by 3rd party
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ ☒ company.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Meals are served in the housing areas.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals,
☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual
☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☒ ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☒ ☐ ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☒ ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
both female and male inmates; and ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6
☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☒ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and
☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
mm) between bed pans. ☒ ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING No sobering cell at this facility.
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
Marshal. ☒ ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal;
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal
☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
tearing or ripping; and ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
tearing or ripping. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security
☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Weapons lockers are located in the jail lobby
and main vehicle sallyport.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0706
FACILITY: Fresno County, West Annex Jail TYPE: II RC: 296
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE 03/24/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s
Basement
B HLD1 Holding 2008 1 12 (12) 15’4”x10’x10’ 1 1 1
Bench (2): 9’3’’ X 2
B HLD2 Holding 2008 1 11 (11) 15’4”x10’8”x10’ 1 1 1
Bench (2): B1=8’, B2=9’3’’
B HLD3 Holding 2008 1 12 (12) 15’4”x10’8”x10’ 1 1 1
ADA accessible. Bench (2): 9’3’’ X 2
First Floor – Used as a Day Reporting Center with no inmate housing. 9 visitation rooms + 14 video visitation units.
Second Floor
2A Pod
2A01- Double 2008 7 2 2 14 11’8” x 6’ x 8’10” 1 1 1
2A07
2A08- Double 2008 2 2 2 4 11’8” x 6’ x 8’10” 1 1 1
2A09
2A10 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8’x 7’6”x 8’10” 1 1 1
2A11- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’8” x 6’ x 8’10” 1 1 1
2A14
Cell 2A10 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower area on each level. Dayroom contains 7 tables with 28 seats, plus ADA seating.
Exercise yard shared with Pod B. Cells 2A01-2A07 on upper level.
2B Pod
2B01- Double 2008 5 2 2 10 11’8”x6’x8’10” 1 1 1
2B05
2B06 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x8’10”x8’10”
irregular shape
106 sf
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s
2B07- Double 2008 5 2 2 10 11’8 x 6” x 8’11 1 1 1
2B11 ½”
2B12 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x 8’10”x 8’11 1 1 1
½” irregular
shape
Cell 2B12 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 3 tables with 12 seats, plus ADA seating. Sub-
Dayroom has 3 tables with 12 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod A. Cells 2B1–2B5 on upper level.
2C Pod
2C01 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x8’10”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
2C02- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
2C05
2C06 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x8’10”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
2C07- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
2C10
Cell 2C06 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 2 tables with 9 seats, ADA seating. Sub-
Dayroom has 2 tables with 9 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod D. Cells 2C1–2C5 are on upper level.
2D Pod
2D01- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
2D04
2D05 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x8’10”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
2D06- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
2D09
2D10 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x8’10”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
Cell 2D10 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 2 tables with 9 seats, plus ADA seating. Sub-
Dayroom has 2 tables with 9 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod C. Cells 2D1-2D5 are on upper level.
2E Pod
2E01 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x8’10”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
2E02- Double 2008 5 2 12 10 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
2E06
2E07 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x8’10”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s
2E08- Double 2008 5 2 12 10 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
2E12
Cell 2E7 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 3 tables with 13 seats, plus ADA seating. Sub-
Dayroom has 3 tables with 13 Seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod F. Cells 2E1-2E6 on upper level.
2F Pod
2F01– Double 2008 7 2 2 14 11’8”x6’x8’10” 1 1 1
2F07
2F08-2F11 Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
2F12 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8”x7’8”x8’10” 1 1 1
2F13-2F14 Double 2008 2 2 2 4 11’8”x6’x8’10” 1 1 1
Cell 2F12 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 7 tables with 28 seats, plus ADA seating.
Exercise yard shared with Pod E. Cells 2F1-2F07 on upper level.
Second Floor Holding
2 HLD1, Holding 2008 2 - 3 (6) 9’2”x7”3”X9’ 1 1 1
2 HLD2
ADA-accessible cells. Bench: 4’6’’
Safety Cell Area Second Floor
2SC Safety 2008 1 - 1 (1) 8’1/2”x6’6
½”x8’10”
2OB Observatio 2008 1 - 1 (1) 9’9’’x 8’ x 8’10’’ 1 1 1
n
Cell 2OB is ADA-accessible. ADA-accessible shower located between 2SC and 2OB. Elevated concrete pad in 2OB for bed.
2G Pod
2G01,2G2 Single 2008 2 1 1 2 11’8”X6’X9’6” 1 1 1
2G03 Single 2008 1 1 1 1 11’8”x7’8”X9’6” 1 1 1
Cell 2G03 is ADA-accessible cell. Dayroom has 1 table with 2 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise area is accessed through
dayroom. One ADA-accessible shower in dayroom.
2H Pod
2 H01 Single 2008 1 1 1 1 11’8”x7’8”X9’6” 1 1 1
2 H02, Single 2008 2 1 1 2 11’8”X6’X9’6” 1 1 1
2 H03
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s
Cell 2H01 is ADA-accessible cell. Dayroom has 1 table with 2 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise area is accessed through
dayroom. One ADA-accessible shower in dayroom. Located next to 2A Pod.
Third Floor
3A Pod
3A01- Double 2008 7 2 2 14 11’7” x 6’ x 8’10” 1 1 1
3A07
3A08- Double 2008 2 2 2 4 11’8” x 6’ x 8’10” 1 1 1
3A09
3A10 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’8’x 7’7”x 8’10” 1 1 1
3A11- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’7” x 6’ x 8’10” 1 1
1
3A14
Cell 3A10 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower area on each level. Dayroom contains 7 tables with 28 seats, plus ADA seating.
Exercise yard shared with Pod 3B. Cells 3A01-3A07 on upper level.
3B Pod
3B01- Double 2008 5 2 2 10 11’7”x6’x8’10” 1 1 1
3B05
3B06 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’3”x8’8”x8’10”
irregular shape
106 sf
3B07- Double 2008 5 2 2 10 11’7 x 6” x 8’10” 1 1 1
3B11
3B12 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’3”x 8’8”x 8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
Cell 3B12 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 3 tables with 12 seats, plus ADA seating. Sub-
Dayroom has 3 tables with 12 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod 3A. Cells 3B01-3B06 on upper level.
3C Pod
3C01 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’2”x8’8”x8’10” 1 1
1
irregular shape
3C02- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
3C05
3C06 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’2”x8’8”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
3C07- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’7”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
3C10
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s
Cell 3C06 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 2 tables with 9 seats, ADA seating. Sub-
Dayroom has 3 tables with 10 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod 3D. Cells 3C1-3C5 are on upper level.
3D Pod
3D01- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’7”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
3D04
3D05 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’2”x8’8”x8’10”
irregular shape
(108sf)
3D06- Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’7”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
3D09
3D10 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’2”x8’08”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
(108sf)
Cell 3D10 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 2 tables with 9 seats, plus ADA seating. Sub-
Dayroom has 3 tables with 10 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod 3C. Cells 3D01-3D05 are on upper
level.
3E Pod
3E01 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’2”x8’8”x8’10” 1 1 1
irregular shape
3E02- Double 2008 5 2 2 10 11’8”X6’X8’10”
3E06
3E07 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 12’28”x8’08”x8’10 1 1 1
” irregular shape
3E08- Double 2008 5 2 2 10 11’8”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
3E12
Cell 3E07 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 3 tables with 10 seats, plus ADA seating.
Sub-Dayroom has 3 tables with 10 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod 3F. Cells 3E01-3E06 are on upper
level.
3F Pod
3F01-3F07 Double 2008 7 2 2 14 11’8”x6’x8’10” 1 1 1
3F13-3F14
3F08-3F11 Double 2008 4 2 2 8 11’7”X6’X8’10” 1 1 1
3F12 Double 2008 1 2 2 2 11’7”x7’8”x8’10” 1 1 1
Cell 3F12 is ADA-accessible cell. One shower on each level. Dayroom contains 3 tables with 10 seats, plus ADA seating.
Sub-Dayroom has 3 tables with 10 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise yard shared with Pod 3E. Cells 3F01-3F07 are on upper
level.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s
Third Floor Holding
3 HLD1, Holding 2008 2 - 3 (6) 9’4”x7”4”X8’11” 1 1 1
3 HLD2
ADA-accessible cells. 54” bench
Third Floor Safety Cell Area
3SC Safety 2008 1 - 1 (1) 8’5”x6’4”x 8’10”
3OB Observatio 2008 1 - 1 (1) Irregular cell =
n 72.21 sf
Cell 3OB is ADA-accessible. ADA-accessible shower located between 3SC and 3OB. Elevated concrete pad in 3OB for bed.
3G Pod
3G01, Single 2008 2 1 1 2 11’8”X6’X9’6” 1 1 1
3G02
3G03 Single 2008 1 1 1 1 11’8”x7’7”X9’6” 1 1 1
Cell 3G03 is ADA-accessible cell. Dayroom has 1 table with 2 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise area is accessed through
dayroom. One shower in dayroom. Located next to 3F Pod.
3H Pod
3H01 Single 2008 1 1 1 1 11’8”x7’7”X9’6” 1 1 1
3H02,3H0 Single 2008 2 1 1 2 11’8”X6’X9’6” 1 1 1
3
Cell 3H01 is ADA-accessible. Dayroom has 1 table with 2 seats, plus ADA seating. Exercise area is accessed through
dayroom. One shower in dayroom. Located next to 3A Pod.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0725
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County B.F. Sisk Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Steven Souphasith
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
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 23-24 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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
include, but not be limited to: Requirements for Correctional Staff
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Members
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; Deputies staff the court facilities; however,
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life they abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures,
(e) suicide prevention; plus Post Orders specific to court holding
(f) de-escalation; facilities. All deputies must meet P.O.S.T.
(g) juvenile procedures; requirements.
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness. All Custodial staff attend CORE training which
complies with this regulation. Deputy staff
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
attend eight (8) hours of Court Holding
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
Training.
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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of Requirements for Correctional Staff
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core Members
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be The last training session was held on April 12,
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. 2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Requirements for Correctional Staff
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Members
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
The last training session was held on April 12,
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons
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 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons
The agency policy states, There shall be, at
all times, sufficient staff designated to remain
in the facilities for the supervision and welfare
of incarcerated persons, to ensure the
implementation and operation of all programs
☒ ☐ ☐
and activities as required by Title 15 CCR
Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to
emergencies when needed. Such staff must
not leave the facilities while incarcerated
persons are present and should not be
assigned duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR
1027).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing
and determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Incarcerated Persons
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ The BSCC verified the information by
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a reviewing the Staffing Rosters provided by the
review and recommendations shall be reported to the agency.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
The facility administrator shall develop and implement System
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
housed in the facility. 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.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
between safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these System
regulations.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☐ ☐ ☒
There are no safety or sobering cells at this
facility.
Incarcerated persons who require restraints
are taken to the Main Jail.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
intervals. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, 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 FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
include: System
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency’s safety check logs annotated the
areas, times, and persons conducting the
safety check.
(2) the location where each individual safety check FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
number; and, System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
who completed the safety check(s). Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns System, A-110 Staff Supervision and Facility
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Inspections by Jail Management, and F-110
safety checks. Cleanliness and Security Inspections.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety check
documentation shall be reviewed at regular,
defined intervals by the Jail Operations
Bureau Commander or designee. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
☐ ☒ ☐
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks (15 CCR 1027. 5).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Per the agency,
supervisors spot check randomly and do not
review at regularly defined intervals;
therefore, the agency is out of compliance
with this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
training standards established by the Board for general Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, The Training Unit is
responsible for ensuring all staff members
receive training on the use of the breathing
apparatuses within the first six months of
assignment to the facilities sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive annual training in the use of the
facility's firefighting equipment, sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency.
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Preplanning
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes.
Staff are trained during the corrections core
academy and conduct annual fire training at
the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is
currently undergoing a policy conversion
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a process from the Fresno County Sheriff’s
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures
policy and procedures manual shall address all (FCSOJDPP) to the Fresno County Sheriff’s
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Office Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has
employees. personnel assigned to update/transition their
policies to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol). Refer to the
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
Jail Lexipol Policy Transition Advisement
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Memo dated January 14, 2025.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the FCSOJDPP A-105 Jail Division Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
administrator/manager. Inspections and A-135 Quality Assurance
☒ ☐ ☐
Review Board
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
and federal legal requirements and includes 300 Use of Force- Section 300.3.4
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Restrictions on the Use of Carotid Control
holds. Hold
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in and D-235 Use of Restraints During Inmate
Penal Code Section 3407. Transport
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Restraints will not
be used on incarcerated persons who are
known to be pregnant unless based on an
individualized determination that restraints
are reasonably necessary for the legitimate
safety and security needs of the incarcerated
person, the staff, or the public.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical counts and FCSOJDPP C-170 Items Found at the time
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, of Booking (Contraband and Permissible), C-
contraband control, and key control. 455 Inmate Property Search and Seizure, D-
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 240 Searches of Inmates and Housing Units,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security D-300 Inmate Counts, D-310 Key Control
measures. The review and evaluation shall include and Security, D-330 Facility Security, and D-
internal and external security measures of the facility 360 Sexual Misconduct and Abuse.
including security measures specific to prevention of ☒ ☐ ☐
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 204 Equipment Inventory and
Supplies, and 205 Tool and Equipment
Control
Annual Inspection completed March 26, 2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Preplanning
section 1032 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, and 402 Fire
Safety.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning and
hostages; B-120 Escape/Intrusion
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
☒ ☐ ☐ 460 Response to Crowd Situations
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(C) mass arrests; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(D) natural disasters; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, FCSOJDPP D-220 Batons/Impact Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related D-225 Forced Cell Extraction, D-226
security devices. Light/Sound Diversionary Devices, D-227
Less-Lethal Impact Projectiles, D-228 Use of
Chemical Weapons, D-290 Handgun,
Shotgun and Ammunition Storage and Issue,
☒ ☐ ☐
D-295 Detention Bureau Armories.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 405 Security Emergency Response
and Tactics (SERT) Team.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The agency policy states, It is the policy of the
Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ that all incarcerated people shall be medically
and mentally screened at the time of intake by
a medical staff member for possible signs and
symptoms of suicidal behavior.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
incarcerated persons. Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1012 Resources for Released
Persons
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
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, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
family, community members, and other interested Abuse
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Health Services
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial FCSOJDPP A-310 Training
personnel.
The last training session was held on April 12,
☒ ☐ ☐
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
intake and prior to housing assignment. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Health Services
classification.
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Health Services
risk.
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
environment should be considered. Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
procedures. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
attempts. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Manual 402 Fire Safety
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Preplanning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☐ ☒ ☐
After the document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is noncompliant with
this section of the regulation. The agency is
not current with review from a local fire
department.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Preplanning
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC personnel determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation after a review of
sampling documents.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☐ ☒ ☐
After the document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is noncompliant with
this section of the regulation. The fire
inspections were not available for review or
scheduled for inspection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning, and B-180 Evacuation Planning
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of several
and procedures for the maintenance of written records types of incident reports written by jail staff.
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ The reports contained relevant information for
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee compliance with these regulations.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
reporting requirements of Government Code section Deaths
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC The agency policy states, All in-custody
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death. deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the
death to the state Attorney General' s office
with a copy sent to the Board of State and
Community Corrections (BSCC), in
accordance with reporting guidelines and
statutory requirements.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Deaths
Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
(A) Full name of the decedent Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death The agency policy states, A copy of the initial
(D) Time of death review report for every in- custody death
(E) Gender provided to the state Attorney General' s
(F) Race and ethnicity office shall be submitted to the Board of State
(G) Relevant medical history and Community Corrections (BSCC) within 10
(2) Facility Information days of the death, and contain the information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with
(B) Description of the location where the death the disclosure requirements of Penal Code §
occurred within the facility 832. 10 (public disclosure of records) (15
(C) Date and time of the incident CCR 1046). The initial review report shall
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names ☒ ☐ ☐ contain the following information:
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident 1. Demographic information a) Full name of
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, the decedent b) Date of birth c) Date of death
including behavioral health or medical issues. 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 Juveniles are not held at 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 FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
establish and implement a written plan designed to Manual 508 Classification
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are placed into cells
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated based on classification status.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 508 Classification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Precautions
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and G-130 Mental Health Services
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
others or appear gravely disabled. Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next and G-130 Mental Health Services
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 700 Health Care Administrative
☒ ☐ ☐
Meetings and Reports, 704 Emergency
Health Care Services, 718 Clinical
Performance Enhancement, and 719 Clinical
Decisions
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
safety of the person in crisis or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Manual 508 Classification
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
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Policies and procedures must include: FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Manual 508 Classification
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff. Inmates are separated into holding cells
based on their classification status.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235 Use
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the of Restraints During Inmate Transport, D-236
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other Restraint devices are not used at this facility.
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated Incarcerated persons needing restraints are
people for security reasons. The facility manager may transferred to the Main Jail.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the Manual 512 Use of Restraints
policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Restraint Chair
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
The agency policy states, Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons recovering from a termination of
pregnancy shall not be restrained using leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/ chains, or
handcuffs behind the body unless an
exception identified in the Incarcerated
Persons in Labor subsection of this policy
applies (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Restraint Chair
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
staff, or the public. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraint Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, Restraints shall be
removed when medical staff responsible for
the medical care of the incarcerated person
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Restraint Chair
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
MAINTENANCE Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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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 If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐
Minors are not held at this facility.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held at this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held at this facility
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 0725
FACILITY NAME: B.F. Sisk Court Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019:
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* This is a holding facility. Bookings occur at the
jail.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
the following space and equipment: Gun lockers are located outside the secure
☒ ☐ ☐
area of the basement.
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 The incarcerated person would be transferred
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to to the Fresno County Main Jail if a sobering
themselves or others are held. For those facilities cell is required.
☒ ☐ ☐
that accept male and female intoxicated inmates
two sobering cells shall be provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage Property is kept at jail facilities.
space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section The incarcerated person would be transferred
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the to the Fresno County Main Jail/West Annex
☒ ☐ ☐
need for such a cell. Jail if a safety cell is required.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates.
☒ ☐ ☐
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* Medication is provided to the incarcerated
person prior to or after court sessions at the
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies jail facilities. The facility is equipped with first
☐ ☐ ☒
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title aid kits and automated electronic defibrillators.
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE A secure armory is located within the secure
perimeter.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☒ ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET This is a court holding facility.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested during the
physical plant inspection.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Emergency power is tested monthly.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ ☒
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS* This is a court holding facility. Showers are
available to incarcerated persons at the jail
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least facilities. If a shower is needed, incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and persons may utilize staff showers under
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. supervision.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Gun lockers are located outside the secure
area of the basement.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual
☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in
☒ ☐ ☐
existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0725
FACILITY: B.F. Sisk Court Facility TYPE: CH RC: (68)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
BASEMENT
Cells H 2005 5 (4) (20) 10’ x 6’10’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
1,3,4,5,6
Cell 6 is ADA-compliant. Bench=6’5’’
Cell 2 H 2005 1 (16) (16) 15’3’’ x 16’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 5’
Cell 7 H 2005 1 (14) (14) 15’11’’x 12’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench (3): B1=6’6’’, B2=10’5’’, B3=5’2’’
2nd Floor
Cell 1 & 3 H 2005 2 (1) (2) 6’8’’ x 7’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 2’1’’
Cell 2 & 4 H 2005 2 (2) (4) 6’8’’ x 7’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 3’6’’
3RD Floor
Cell 1 & 3 H 2005 2 (1) (2) 6’8’’ x 7’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 2’1’’
Cell 2 & 4 H 2005 2 (2) (4) 6’8’’ x 7’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 3’6’’
4th Floor
Cell 1 & 3 H 2005 2 (1) (2) 6’8’’ x 7’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 2’1’’
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Cell 2 & 4 H 2005 2 (2) (4) 6’8’’ x 7’1’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 3’6’’
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0810
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County, Fresno Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Steve Souphasith
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
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 23-24 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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
include, but not be limited to: Requirements for Correctional Staff
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Members
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; Deputies staff the court facilities; however,
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life they abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures,
(e) suicide prevention; plus Post Orders specific to court holding
(f) de-escalation; facilities. All deputies must meet P.O.S.T.
(g) juvenile procedures; requirements.
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness. All Custodial staff attend CORE training which
complies with this regulation. Deputy staff
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
attend eight (8) hours of Court Holding
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
Training.
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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of Requirements for Correctional Staff
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core Members
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be The last training session was held on April 12,
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. 2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Requirements for Correctional Staff
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Members
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
The last training session was held on April 12,
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons
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 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons
The agency policy states, There shall be, at
all times, sufficient staff designated to remain
in the facilities for the supervision and welfare
of incarcerated persons, to ensure the
implementation and operation of all programs
☒ ☐ ☐
and activities as required by Title 15 CCR
Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to
emergencies when needed. Such staff must
not leave the facilities while incarcerated
persons are present and should not be
assigned duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR
1027).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing
and determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Incarcerated Persons
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ The BSCC verified the information by
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a reviewing the Staffing Rosters provided by the
review and recommendations shall be reported to the agency.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
The facility administrator shall develop and implement System
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
housed in the facility. 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.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
between safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these System
regulations.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☐ ☐ ☒
There are no safety or sobering cells at this
facility.
Incarcerated persons who require restraints
are taken to the Main Jail.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
intervals. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, 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 FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
include: System
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency’s safety check logs annotated the
areas, times, and persons conducting the
safety check.
(2) the location where each individual safety check FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
number; and, System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
who completed the safety check(s). Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns System, A-110 Staff Supervision and Facility
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Inspections by Jail Management, and F-110
safety checks. Cleanliness and Security Inspections.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety check
documentation shall be reviewed at regular,
defined intervals by the Jail Operations
Bureau Commander or designee. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
☐ ☒ ☐
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks (15 CCR 1027. 5).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Per the agency,
supervisors spot check randomly and do not
review at regularly defined intervals;
therefore, the agency is out of compliance
with this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
training standards established by the Board for general Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, The Training Unit is
responsible for ensuring all staff members
receive training on the use of the breathing
apparatuses within the first six months of
assignment to the facilities sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive annual training in the use of the
facility's firefighting equipment, sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency.
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Preplanning
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes.
Staff are trained during the corrections core
academy and conduct annual fire training at
the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is
currently undergoing a policy conversion
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a process from the Fresno County Sheriff’s
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures
policy and procedures manual shall address all (FCSOJDPP) to the Fresno County Sheriff’s
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Office Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has
employees. personnel assigned to update/transition their
policies to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol). Refer to the
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
Jail Lexipol Policy Transition Advisement
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Memo dated January 14, 2025.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the FCSOJDPP A-105 Jail Division Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
administrator/manager. Inspections and A-135 Quality Assurance
☒ ☐ ☐
Review Board
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
and federal legal requirements and includes 300 Use of Force- Section 300.3.4
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Restrictions on the Use of Carotid Control
holds. Hold
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in and D-235 Use of Restraints During Inmate
Penal Code Section 3407. Transport
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Restraints will not
be used on incarcerated persons who are
known to be pregnant unless based on an
individualized determination that restraints
are reasonably necessary for the legitimate
safety and security needs of the incarcerated
person, the staff, or the public.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical counts and FCSOJDPP C-170 Items Found at the time
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, of Booking (Contraband and Permissible), C-
contraband control, and key control. 455 Inmate Property Search and Seizure, D-
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 240 Searches of Inmates and Housing Units,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security D-300 Inmate Counts, D-310 Key Control
measures. The review and evaluation shall include and Security, D-330 Facility Security, and D-
internal and external security measures of the facility 360 Sexual Misconduct and Abuse.
including security measures specific to prevention of
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 204 Equipment Inventory and
Supplies and 205 Tool and Equipment
Control
Annual Inspection was completed on March,
26, 2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Preplanning
section 1032 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, and 402 Fire
Safety.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning and
hostages; B-120 Escape/Intrusion
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
☒ ☐ ☐ 460 Response to Crowd Situations
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(C) mass arrests; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(D) natural disasters; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, FCSOJDPP D-220 Batons/Impact Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related D-225 Forced Cell Extraction, D-226
security devices. Light/Sound Diversionary Devices, D-227
Less-Lethal Impact Projectiles, D-228 Use of
Chemical Weapons, D-290 Handgun,
Shotgun and Ammunition Storage and Issue,
☒ ☐ ☐
D-295 Detention Bureau Armories.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 405 Security Emergency Response
and Tactics (SERT) Team.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The agency policy states, It is the policy of the
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ that all incarcerated people shall be medically
and mentally screened at the time of intake by
a medical staff member for possible signs and
symptoms of suicidal behavior.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
incarcerated persons. Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1012 Resources for Released
Persons
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
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, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
family, community members, and other interested Abuse
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Health Services
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial FCSOJDPP A-310 Training
personnel.
The last training session was held on April 12,
☒ ☐ ☐
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
intake and prior to housing assignment. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Health Services
classification.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Health Services
risk.
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
environment should be considered. Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
procedures. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
attempts. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Manual 402 Fire Safety
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Preplanning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
After document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is compliant with this
section of the regulation. The last review was
completed on July 16, 2024.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Preplanning
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC personnel determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation after a review of
sampling documents.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
After document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is compliant with this
section of the regulation. The last fire
inspection was conducted on July 16, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning, and B-180 Evacuation Planning
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of several
and procedures for the maintenance of written records types of incident reports written by jail staff.
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ The reports contained relevant information for
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee compliance with these regulations.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
reporting requirements of Government Code section Deaths
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC The agency policy states, All in-custody
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death. deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the
death to the state Attorney General's office
with a copy sent to the Board of State and
Community Corrections (BSCC), in
accordance with reporting guidelines and
statutory requirements.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Deaths
Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
(A) Full name of the decedent Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death The agency policy states, A copy of the initial
(D) Time of death review report for every in- custody death
(E) Gender provided to the state Attorney General' s
(F) Race and ethnicity office shall be submitted to the Board of State
(G) Relevant medical history and Community Corrections (BSCC) within 10
(2) Facility Information days of the death, and contain the information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with
(B) Description of the location where the death the disclosure requirements of Penal Code §
occurred within the facility 832. 10 (public disclosure of records) (15
(C) Date and time of the incident CCR 1046). The initial review report shall
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names ☒ ☐ ☐ contain the following information:
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident 1. Demographic information a) Full name of
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, the decedent b) Date of birth c) Date of death
including behavioral health or medical issues. 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 Juveniles are not held at 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 FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
establish and implement a written plan designed to Manual 508 Classification
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are placed into cells
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated based on classification status.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 508 Classification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Precautions
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and G-130 Mental Health Services
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
others or appear gravely disabled. Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next and G-130 Mental Health Services
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 700 Health Care Administrative
☒ ☐ ☐
Meetings and Reports, 704 Emergency
Health Care Services, 718 Clinical
Performance Enhancement, and 719 Clinical
Decisions
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
safety of the person in crisis or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Manual 508 Classification
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
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Policies and procedures must include: FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Manual 508 Classification
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff. Inmates are separated into holding cells
based on their classification status.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235 Use
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the of Restraints During Inmate Transport, D-236
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other Restraint devices are not used at this facility.
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated Incarcerated persons needing restraints are
people for security reasons. The facility manager may transferred to the Main Jail.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the Manual 512 Use of Restraints
policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Restraint Chair
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
The agency policy states, Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons recovering from a termination of
pregnancy shall not be restrained using leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/ chains, or
handcuffs behind the body unless an
exception identified in the Incarcerated
Persons in Labor subsection of this policy
applies (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Restraint Chair
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
staff, or the public. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraint Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, Restraints shall be
removed when medical staff responsible for
the medical care of the incarcerated person
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Restraint Chair
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
MAINTENANCE Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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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 If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐
Minors are not held at this facility.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held at this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held at this facility
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 0810
FACILITY NAME: Fresno Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019:
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* This is a holding facility. Bookings occur at the
jail.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
the following space and equipment: Gun lockers are located outside secured area
☒ ☐ ☐
in the basement.
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 The incarcerated person would be transferred
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to to the Fresno County Main Jail if a sobering
themselves or others are held. For those facilities cell is required.
☐ ☐ ☒
that accept male and female intoxicated inmates
two sobering cells shall be provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage Property is kept at jail facilities.
space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section The incarcerated person would be transferred
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the to the Fresno County Main Jail/West Annex
☐ ☐ ☒
need for such a cell. Jail if a safety cell is required.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates.
☒ ☐ ☐
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* Medication is provided to the incarcerated
person prior to or after court sessions at the
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies jail facilities. The facility is equipped with first
☐ ☐ ☒
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title aid kits and automated electronic defibrillators.
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE A secure armory is located within the secure
perimeter.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☒ ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested during the
physical plant inspection.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Emergency power is tested monthly.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE Confidential interview space is available.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ ☒
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS* This is a court holding facility. Showers are
available to incarcerated persons at the jail
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least facilities. If a shower is needed, incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and persons may utilize staff showers under
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. supervision.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Gun lockers are located outside secured area
in the basement.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual
☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in
☒ ☐ ☐
existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0810
FACILITY: Fresno County Superior Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: (137)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
B2-1 Holding 1994 1 0 (16) (16) 14'x13’2’’x10’6’’ 1 1 1
Bench (5): B1=2’10’’, B2=12’, B3=5, B4=8, B5=6
B2-2 Holding 1994 1 0 (15) (15) 10’7'’x14'x10’6’’ 1 1 1
Bench: (5): B1=5’5’’, B2=12’4’’, B3=4, B4=3’5’’, B5=4’10’’
B2-3 Holding 1994 1 0 (16) (16) 12'x14’7'’x10’6’’ 1 1 1
Bench (3): B1=7’, B2=11’, B3=8’5’’
B2-4 Holding 1994 1 0 (9) (9) 8’6’’x11’3'’x10’6’’ 1 1 1
Bench (3): B1=5’, B2=7’7’’, B3=4’6’’
B2-5 Holding 1994 1 0 (6) (6) 7’7’'x10'x8' 1 1 1
Bench (2): 4’6’’ x 2
B2-6 Holding 1994 1 0 (15) (15) 11'x14’7’'x9’5’' 1 1 1
Bench (2): B1=19’3, B2=10’
7A Holding 1988 1 0 2 (2) 9’1’’'x4’7’'x9' 1 1 1
Bench:3’10’’
7B Holding 1988 1 0 4 (4) 10’9’'x4’7’'x9' 1 1 1
Bench: 5’5’’
6A Holding 1963 1 0 5 (5) 13’6’'x4’0’'x9’ 1 1 1
Bench (4): B1=8’, B2=5’4’’, B3=14’, B4= 2’
5A Holding 1963 1 0 5 (5) 13’6’'x4’0’'x9' 1 1 1
Bench (4): B1=8’, B2=5’4’’, B3=14’, B4= 2’
3A Holding 1980 1 0 3 (3) 7’2’'x5’1’'x9' 1 1 1
Bench: 5’6’’
3B Holding 1980 1 0 4 (4) 7’8’'x6’0’'x11’6’' 1 1 1
Bench: 7’8’’
3C Holding 1980 1 0 4 (4) 7’8’'x6’0’'x11’6’' 1 1 1
Bench: 7’8’’
3D Holding 1980 1 0 4 (4) 7’8’'x6’0’'x11’6’' 1 1 1
Bench: 7’8’’
3E Holding 1980 1 0 4 (4) 7’8’'x5’4’'x11’6’' 1 1 1
Bench: 7’8’’
3F Holding 1980 1 0 4 (4) 7’8’'x5’4’'x11’6’' 1 1 1
Bench: 7’8’’
3G Holding 1980 1 0 4 (4) 7’8’'x5’4’'x11’6’' 1 1 1
Bench: 7’8’’.
2A Holding 1963 1 0 5 (5) 13’6’'x3’7’'x9' 1 1 1
Bench: 7’8’’
B1A Holding 1963 1 0 7 (7) 7’9’'x12’1’'x9' 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Bench (2): B1=12’1’’, B2= 7’
B1B Holding 1963 1 0 5 (5) 6’9’'x10’'x8’1’' 1 1 1
Bench (2): B1=6’6’’, B2=5’6’’
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0811
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County, North Annex FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Steven Souphasith
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
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 23-24 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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
include, but not be limited to: Requirements for Correctional Staff
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Members
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; Deputies staff the court facilities; however,
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life they abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures,
(e) suicide prevention; plus Post Orders specific to court holding
(f) de-escalation; facilities. All deputies must meet P.O.S.T.
(g) juvenile procedures; requirements.
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness. All Custodial staff attend CORE training which
complies with this regulation. Deputy staff
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
attend eight (8) hours of Court Holding
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
Training.
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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of Requirements for Correctional Staff
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core Members
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be The last training session was held on April 12,
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. 2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Requirements for Correctional Staff
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Members
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
The last training session was held on April 12,
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons
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 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons
The agency policy states, There shall be, at
all times, sufficient staff designated to remain
in the facilities for the supervision and welfare
of incarcerated persons, to ensure the
implementation and operation of all programs
☒ ☐ ☐
and activities as required by Title 15 CCR
Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to
emergencies when needed. Such staff must
not leave the facilities while incarcerated
persons are present and should not be
assigned duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR
1027).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing
and determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Incarcerated Persons
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ The BSCC verified the information by
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a reviewing the Staffing Rosters provided by the
review and recommendations shall be reported to the agency.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
The facility administrator shall develop and implement System
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
housed in the facility. 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.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
between safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these System
regulations.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☐ ☐ ☒
There are no safety or sobering cells at this
facility.
Incarcerated persons who require restraints
are taken to the Main Jail.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
intervals. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be conducted on an irregular schedule
(staggered) so that incarcerated persons
☐ ☒ ☐
cannot predict when the checks will occur.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through February 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Safety checks are not
occurring at random or varied intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
include: System
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency’s safety check logs annotated the
areas, times, and persons conducting the
safety check.
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(2) the location where each individual safety check FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
number; and, System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
who completed the safety check(s). Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns System, A-110 Staff Supervision and Facility
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Inspections by Jail Management, and F-110
safety checks. Cleanliness and Security Inspections.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety check
documentation shall be reviewed at regular,
defined intervals by the Jail Operations
Bureau Commander or designee. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
☐ ☒ ☐
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks (15 CCR 1027. 5).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Per the agency,
supervisors spot check randomly and do not
review at regularly defined intervals;
therefore, the agency is out of compliance
with this regulation.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
training standards established by the Board for general Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, The Training Unit is
responsible for ensuring all staff members
receive training on the use of the breathing
apparatuses within the first six months of
assignment to the facilities sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive annual training in the use of the
facility's firefighting equipment, sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Preplanning
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes.
Staff are trained during the deputy sheriff
academy and conduct annual fire training at
the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is
currently undergoing a policy conversion
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a process from the Fresno County Sheriff’s
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures
policy and procedures manual shall address all (FCSOJDPP) to the Fresno County Sheriff’s
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Office Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has
employees. personnel assigned to update/ transition their
policies to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol). Refer to the
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
Jail Lexipol Policy Transition Advisement
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Memo dated January 14, 2025.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the FCSOJDPP A-105 Jail Division Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
administrator/manager. Inspections and A-135 Quality Assurance
☒ ☐ ☐
Review Board
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
and federal legal requirements and includes 300 Use of Force- Section 300.3.4
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Restrictions on the Use of Carotid Control
holds. Hold
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in and D-235 Use of Restraints During Inmate
Penal Code Section 3407. Transport
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Restraints will not
be used on incarcerated persons who are
known to be pregnant unless based on an
individualized determination that restraints
are reasonably necessary for the legitimate
safety and security needs of the incarcerated
person, the staff, or the public.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and FCSOJDPP C-170 Items Found at the time
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, of Booking (Contraband and Permissible), C-
contraband control, and key control. 455 Inmate Property Search and Seizure, D-
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 240 Searches of Inmates and Housing Units,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security D-300 Inmate Counts, D-310 Key Control
measures. The review and evaluation shall include and Security, D-330 Facility Security, and D-
internal and external security measures of the facility 360 Sexual Misconduct and Abuse.
including security measures specific to prevention of
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 204 Equipment Inventory and
Supplies and 205 Tool and Equipment
Control
Annual Inspection completed on March 26,
2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Preplanning
section 1032 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, and 402 Fire
Safety.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning and
hostages; B-120 Escape/Intrusion
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
☒ ☐ ☐ 460 Response to Crowd Situations
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(C) mass arrests; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(D) natural disasters; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
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(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, FCSOJDPP D-220 Batons/Impact Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related D-225 Forced Cell Extraction, D-226
security devices. Light/Sound Diversionary Devices, D-227
Less-Lethal Impact Projectiles, D-228 Use of
Chemical Weapons, D-290 Handgun,
Shotgun and Ammunition Storage and Issue,
☒ ☐ ☐
D-295 Detention Bureau Armories.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 405 Security Emergency Response
and Tactics (SERT) Team.
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The agency policy states, It is the policy of the
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ that all incarcerated people shall be medically
and mentally screened at the time of intake by
a medical staff member for possible signs and
symptoms of suicidal behavior.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
incarcerated persons. Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1012 Resources for Released
Persons
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
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, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
family, community members, and other interested Abuse
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Health Services
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial FCSOJDPP A-310 Training
personnel.
The last training session was held on April 12,
☒ ☐ ☐
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
intake and prior to housing assignment. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Health Services
classification.
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Health Services
risk.
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
environment should be considered. Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
procedures. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
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(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
attempts. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Manual 402 Fire Safety
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Preplanning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☐ ☒ ☐
After the document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is noncompliant with
this section of the regulation. The agency is
not current with review from a local fire
department.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Preplanning
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC personnel determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation after a review of
sampling documents.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 402 Fire Safety
The agency received its last inspection on
04/03/25.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning, and B-180 Evacuation Planning
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of several
and procedures for the maintenance of written records types of incident reports written by jail staff.
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ The reports contained relevant information for
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee compliance with these regulations.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
reporting requirements of Government Code section Deaths
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC The agency policy states, All in-custody
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death. deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the
death to the state Attorney General's office
with a copy sent to the Board of State and
Community Corrections (BSCC), in
accordance with reporting guidelines and
statutory requirements.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Deaths
Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
(A) Full name of the decedent Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death The agency policy states, A copy of the initial
(D) Time of death review report for every in- custody death
(E) Gender provided to the state Attorney General's office
(F) Race and ethnicity shall be submitted to the Board of State and
(G) Relevant medical history Community Corrections (BSCC) within 10
(2) Facility Information days of the death, and contain the information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with
(B) Description of the location where the death the disclosure requirements of Penal Code §
occurred within the facility 832. 10 (public disclosure of records) (15
(C) Date and time of the incident CCR 1046). The initial review report shall
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names ☒ ☐ ☐ contain the following information:
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident 1. Demographic information a) Full name of
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, the decedent b) Date of birth c) Date of death
including behavioral health or medical issues. 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 Juveniles are not held at 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 FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
establish and implement a written plan designed to Manual 508 Classification
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are placed into cells
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated based on classification status.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 508 Classification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Precautions
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and G-130 Mental Health Services
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
others or appear gravely disabled. Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next and G-130 Mental Health Services
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 700 Health Care Administrative
☒ ☐ ☐
Meetings and Reports, 704 Emergency
Health Care Services, 718 Clinical
Performance Enhancement, and 719 Clinical
Decisions
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
safety of the person in crisis or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Manual 508 Classification
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
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Policies and procedures must include: FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Manual 508 Classification
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff. Inmates are separated into holding cells
based on their classification status.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235 Use
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the of Restraints During Inmate Transport, D-236
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other Restraint devices are not used at this facility.
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated Incarcerated persons needing restraints are
people for security reasons. The facility manager may transferred to the Main Jail.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the Manual 512 Use of Restraints
policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Restraint Chair
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
The agency policy states, Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons recovering from a termination of
pregnancy shall not be restrained using leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or
handcuffs behind the body unless an
exception identified in the Incarcerated
Persons in Labor subsection of this policy
applies (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Restraint Chair
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
staff, or the public. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraint Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, Restraints shall be
removed when medical staff responsible for
the medical care of the incarcerated person
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Restraint Chair
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
MAINTENANCE Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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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 If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐
Minors are not held at this facility.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held at this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held at this facility
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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 Minors are not held at this facility.
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 0811
FACILITY NAME: Fresno County, North Annex FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019: 1992
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* This is a holding facility. Bookings occur at the
jail.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
the following space and equipment: Gun lockers are located outside the secure
☒ ☐ ☐
area.
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 The incarcerated person would be transferred
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to to the Fresno County Main Jail if a sobering
themselves or others are held. For those facilities cell is required.
☐ ☐ ☒
that accept male and female intoxicated inmates
two sobering cells shall be provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage Property is kept at jail facilities.
space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ ☒
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section The incarcerated person would be transferred
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the to the Fresno County Main Jail/West Annex
☐ ☐ ☒
need for such a cell. Jail if a safety cell is required.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates.
☒ ☐ ☐
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* Medication is provided to the incarcerated
person prior to or after court sessions at the
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies jail facilities. The facility is equipped with first
☐ ☐ ☒
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title aid kits and automated electronic defibrillators.
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE A secure armory is located within the secure
perimeter.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☒ ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET This is a court holding facility.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested during the
physical plant inspection.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Emergency power is tested monthly.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE Confidential interview space is available.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ ☒
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS* This is a court holding facility. Showers are
available to incarcerated persons at the jail
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least facilities. If a shower is needed, incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and persons may utilize staff showers under
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. supervision.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER The weapons locker is located outside the
secure area.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual
☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in
☒ ☐ ☐
existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0811
FACILITY: North Annex Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: (89)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
1 Holding 1992 1 0 12 (12) 11'10’’x10'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Less 20 square feet. Bench (3): 6’ x 3
2 Holding 1992 1 0 9 (9) 9'6’’x11’4'’x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Less 10 square feet. Bench(2): B1=10’, B2=6’
3 Holding 1992 1 0 13 (13) 14'x11’8’'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Less 10 square feet. Bench (3): B1 & B2= 6’, B3=11’
4 Holding 1992 1 0 2 (2) 5'x8'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Bench: 3’
5 Holding 1992 1 0 16 (16) 14’8’'x10’5’'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Bench (3): B1=8’, B2=6’, B3=8’
6 Holding 1992 1 0 14 (14) 14’8’'x11'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Bench (3): B1=8’, B2=6’, B3=8’
7 Holding 1992 1 0 10 (10) 17’3’'x9’2’'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Bench (2): B1=10’, B2=11’
8 Holding 1992 1 0 10 (10) 10'x12’3’'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Less 10 square feet. Bench (2): B1=6’, B2=10’
9 Holding 1992 1 0 3 (3) 6’3’'x8’1’'x10' 1 1 1
Notes: Bench: 4’
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0818
FACILITY NAME: Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Steven Souphasith
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 3/26/25
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 23-24 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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
include, but not be limited to: Requirements for Correctional Staff
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Members
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; Deputies staff the court facilities; however,
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life they abide by the Fresno County Sheriff’s
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and, Office Jail Division Policy and Procedures,
(e) suicide prevention; plus Post Orders specific to court holding
(f) de-escalation; facilities. All deputies must meet P.O.S.T.
(g) juvenile procedures; requirements.
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness. All Custodial staff attend CORE training which
complies with this regulation. Deputy staff
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
attend eight (8) hours of Court Holding
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
Training.
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 FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of Requirements for Correctional Staff
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core Members
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be The last training session was held on April 12,
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. 2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be FCSOJDPP A-310 Minimum Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Requirements for Correctional Staff
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Members
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
☒ ☐ ☐
The last training session was held on Apeil 12,
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons
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 Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons
The agency policy states, There shall be, at
all times, sufficient staff designated to remain
in the facilities for the supervision and welfare
of incarcerated persons, to ensure the
implementation and operation of all programs
☒ ☐ ☐
and activities as required by Title 15 CCR
Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to
emergencies when needed. Such staff must
not leave the facilities while incarcerated
persons are present and should not be
assigned duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR
1027).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing
and determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Policy Manual 202 Supervision of
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Incarcerated Persons
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ The BSCC verified the information by
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a reviewing the Staffing Rosters provided by the
review and recommendations shall be reported to the agency.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
The facility administrator shall develop and implement System
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
housed in the facility. 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.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
between safety checks. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these System
regulations.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
☐ ☐ ☒
There are no safety or sobering cells at this
facility.
Incarcerated persons who require restraints
are taken to the Main Jail.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
intervals. Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be conducted on an irregular schedule
(staggered) so that incarcerated persons
☐ ☒ ☐
cannot predict when the checks will occur.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through February 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Safety checks are not
occurring at random or varied intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
include: System
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred; Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency’s safety check logs annotated the
areas, times, and persons conducting the
safety check.
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(2) the location where each individual safety check FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
number; and, System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
who completed the safety check(s). Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
System
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
See above.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are FCSOJDPP D-320 Documented Intermittent
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Visual Security Checks and the Safety Check
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns System, A-110 Staff Supervision and Facility
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Inspections by Jail Management, and F-110
safety checks. Cleanliness and Security Inspections.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 504 Safety Checks
The agency policy states, Safety check
documentation shall be reviewed at regular,
defined intervals by the Jail Operations
Bureau Commander or designee. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
☐ ☒ ☐
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks (15 CCR 1027. 5).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2023
through March 2025. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Per the agency,
supervisors spot check randomly and do not
review at regularly defined intervals;
therefore, the agency is out of compliance
with this regulation.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
training standards established by the Board for general Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, The Training Unit is
responsible for ensuring all staff members
receive training on the use of the breathing
apparatuses within the first six months of
assignment to the facilities sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive annual training in the use of the
facility's firefighting equipment, sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Preplanning
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, 402 Fire
Safety, 402 Fire Safety Policy Addendum-Fire
Extinguishers, 402 Fire Safety Policy
☒ ☐ ☐ Addendum – Fire Alarm Pulls, and 402 Fire
Safety Policy Addendum – Fire Hoses and
Dry Standpipes.
Staff are trained during the corrections core
academy and conduct annual fire training at
the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is
currently undergoing a policy conversion
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a process from the Fresno County Sheriff’s
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Office Jail Division Policies and Procedures
policy and procedures manual shall address all (FCSOJDPP) to the Fresno County Sheriff’s
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Office Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has
employees. personnel assigned to update/transition their
policies to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Custody Policy Manual (Lexipol). Refer to the
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
Jail Lexipol Policy Transition Advisement
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
Memo dated January 14, 2025.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the FCSOJDPP A-105 Jail Division Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
administrator/manager. Inspections and A-135 Quality Assurance
☒ ☐ ☐
Review Board
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
and federal legal requirements and includes 300 Use of Force- Section 300.3.4
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Restrictions on the Use of Carotid Control
holds. Hold
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in and D-235 Use of Restraints During Inmate
Penal Code Section 3407. Transport
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Restraints will not
be used on incarcerated persons who are
known to be pregnant unless based on an
individualized determination that restraints
are reasonably necessary for the legitimate
safety and security needs of the incarcerated
person, the staff, or the public.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and FCSOJDPP C-170 Items Found at the time
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, of Booking (Contraband and Permissible), C-
contraband control, and key control. 455 Inmate Property Search and Seizure, D-
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 240 Searches of Inmates and Housing Units,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security D-300 Inmate Counts, D-310 Key Control
measures. The review and evaluation shall include and Security, D-330 Facility Security, and D-
internal and external security measures of the facility 360 Sexual Misconduct and Abuse.
including security measures specific to prevention of
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 204 Equipment Inventory and
Supplies and 205 Tool and Equipment
Control
Annual Inspection completed on March 26,
2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Preplanning
section 1032 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing, and 402 Fire
Safety.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning and
hostages; B-120 Escape/Intrusion
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual
☒ ☐ ☐ 460 Response to Crowd Situations
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(C) mass arrests; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(D) natural disasters; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
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(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; FCSOJDPP B-101 Emergency Planning
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 401 Emergency Staffing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, FCSOJDPP D-220 Batons/Impact Weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related D-225 Forced Cell Extraction, D-226
security devices. Light/Sound Diversionary Devices, D-227
Less-Lethal Impact Projectiles, D-228 Use of
Chemical Weapons, D-290 Handgun,
Shotgun and Ammunition Storage and Issue,
☒ ☐ ☐
D-295 Detention Bureau Armories.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 405 Security Emergency Response
and Tactics (SERT) Team.
(8) Suicide Prevention. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
The agency policy states, It is the policy of the
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division
☒ ☐ ☐ that all incarcerated people shall be medically
and mentally screened at the time of intake by
a medical staff member for possible signs and
symptoms of suicidal behavior.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Abuse
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for FCSOJDPP C-210 Inmate Release from
incarcerated persons. Custody
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 1012 Resources for Released
Persons
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse
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, FCSOJDPP D-360 Sexual Misconduct and
family, community members, and other interested Abuse
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Health Services
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial FCSOJDPP A-310 Training
personnel.
The last training session was held on April 12,
☒ ☐ ☐
2025. The agency complies with this
regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
intake and prior to housing assignment. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Health Services
classification.
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Health Services
risk.
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
environment should be considered. Health Services
☐ ☐ ☒ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
This is done at the jail.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
procedures. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
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(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
attempts. Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention, G-120
Medical Health Service, and G-130 Mental
☒ ☐ ☐
Health Services
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return FCSOJDPP D-260 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Manual 402 Fire Safety
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Preplanning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☐ ☒ ☐
After the document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is noncompliant with
this section of the regulation. The agency is
not current with review from a local fire
department.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Preplanning
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC personnel determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation after a review of
sampling documents.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Preplanning
inspections at least once every two years;
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 402 Fire Safety
☐ ☒ ☐
After the document review, BSCC staff
determined the agency is noncompliant with
this section of the regulation. The fire
inspections were not available for review or
scheduled for inspection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, FCSOJDPP B-180 Evacuation Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated FCSOJDPP B-175 Fire Suppression
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning, and B-180 Evacuation Planning
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of several
and procedures for the maintenance of written records types of incident reports written by jail staff.
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ The reports contained relevant information for
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee compliance with these regulations.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff FCSOJDPP A-190 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
reporting requirements of Government Code section Deaths
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC The agency policy states, All in- custody
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death. deaths shall be reported within 10 days of the
death to the state Attorney General' s office
with a copy sent to the Board of State and
Community Corrections (BSCC), in
accordance with reporting guidelines and
statutory requirements.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall Deaths
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Deaths
Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
(A) Full name of the decedent Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death The agency policy states, A copy of the initial
(D) Time of death review report for every in- custody death
(E) Gender provided to the state Attorney General's office
(F) Race and ethnicity shall be submitted to the Board of State and
(G) Relevant medical history Community Corrections (BSCC) within 10
(2) Facility Information days of the death, and contain the information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with
(B) Description of the location where the death the disclosure requirements of Penal Code §
occurred within the facility 832. 10 (public disclosure of records) (15
(C) Date and time of the incident CCR 1046). The initial review report shall
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names ☒ ☐ ☐ contain the following information:
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident 1. Demographic information a) Full name of
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, the decedent b) Date of birth c) Date of death
including behavioral health or medical issues. 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 FCSOJDPP B-140 Inmate Death
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Fresno County Sheriff Office Policy Manual
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 312.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Injury of a Juvenile
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
establish and implement a written plan designed to Manual 508 Classification
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are placed into cells
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated based on classification status.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 508 Classification
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-110 Handling Inmates with Body Fluid
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Precautions
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
and G-130 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and G-130 Mental Health Services
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody
others or appear gravely disabled. Policy Manual 700 Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Meetings and Reports, 704
Emergency Health Care Services, 718
Clinical Performance Enhancement, and 719
Clinical Decisions
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be FCSOJDPP G-120 Medical Health Services
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next and G-130 Mental Health Services
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 700 Health Care Administrative
☒ ☐ ☐
Meetings and Reports, 704 Emergency
Health Care Services, 718 Clinical
Performance Enhancement, and 719 Clinical
Decisions
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
safety of the person in crisis or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 508 Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Manual 508 Classification
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
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Policies and procedures must include: FCSOJDPP D-130 Inmate Classification
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Manual 508 Classification
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff. Inmates are separated into holding cells
based on their classification status.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the FCSOJDPP G-150 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Manual 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FCSOJDPP D-230 Use of Restraint Devices,
D-232 Use of the WRAP Restraint, D-235 Use
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the of Restraints During Inmate Transport, D-236
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Pro-Straint Restraint Chair
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other Restraint devices are not used at this facility.
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated Incarcerated persons needing restraints are
people for security reasons. The facility manager may transferred to the Main Jail.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the Manual 512 Use of Restraints
policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Restraint Chair
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
The agency policy states, Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons recovering from a termination of
pregnancy shall not be restrained using leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/ chains, or
handcuffs behind the body unless an
exception identified in the Incarcerated
Persons in Labor subsection of this policy
applies (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Restraint Chair
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
staff, or the public. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Restraint Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Manual 512 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency policy states, Restraints shall be
removed when medical staff responsible for
the medical care of the incarcerated person
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary (15 CCR 1058. 5).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates, D-230
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Use of Restraint Devices, D-236 Pro-Straint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Restraint Chair
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Custody Policy
Manual 512 Use of Restraints
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
Assistant Interviews
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. FCSOJDPP E-130 Attorney and Legal
☒ ☐ ☐ Assistant Interviews
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND FCSOJDPP F-110 Cleanliness and Security
MAINTENANCE Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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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 If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
☒ ☐ ☐
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Fresno County Sheriff Office Policy Manual
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY 312.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury of a Juvenile
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 FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
(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 FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
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 FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
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 FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
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 FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
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 FCSOJDPP D-150 Pregnant Inmates
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Fresno County Sheriff Office Policy Manual
312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☒ ☐ ☐ FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
(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 Fresno County Sheriff Office Policy Manual
established classification plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and Fresno County Sheriff Office Policy Manual
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors 312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☒ ☐ ☐
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
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 Fresno County Sheriff Office Policy Manual
312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
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 Fresno County Sheriff Office Policy Manual
312 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the FCSOJDPP D-120 Juvenile Inmates
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 0818
FACILITY NAME: Fresno Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019:
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* Located outside the secure area on the first
floor.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
the following space and equipment:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 No sobering cells in this facility.
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to
themselves or others are held. For those facilities
☐ ☐ ☒
that accept male and female intoxicated inmates
two sobering cells shall be provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section No safety cells in this facility
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the
☐ ☐ ☒
need for such a cell.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. No remands were taken at this facility. Inmate
☒ ☐ ☐ phones are available at housing locations.
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space*
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☒ ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Tested during walkthrough.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE Two interview rooms are located on the 1st and
2nd floor.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ ☒
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS*
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Located outside the secure area on the first
floor.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual
☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in
☒ ☐ ☐
existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0818
FACILITY: Juvenile Justice Campus Delinquency Court TYPE: CHJ RC: (101)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 03/26/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
1st Floor (Adult)
118 H 2005 1 (6) (6) 10’3’’ x 10’6’’ x 1 1 1
9’2’’
Bench: 11’8’’; capacity is limited by bench length.
120 H 2005 1 (8) (8) 14’10’’ x 10’5’’ x 1 1 1
9’2’’
Bench: 8’8’’; capacity is limited by bench length. (Adults cells are located outside the Juvenile secure portion and there is a
film on the windows).
Juvenile
110 H 2005 1 (12) (12) 12’7’’ x 14’10’’ x 1 1 1
9’2’’
Bench (2): B1=7’, B2=7’3’’ ; capacity is limited by bench length. (20-22) ADA cell
111 H 2005 1 (12) (12) 12’7’’ x 14’9’’ x 1 1 1
9’2’’
Bench (2): B1=7’, B2=7’3’’; capacity is limited by bench length.
112 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 9’3’’ x 7’10’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 4’7’’; capacity is limited by bench length.
113 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 9’3’’x 7’1’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 4’8’’; capacity is limited by bench length.
114 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 9’3’’ x 11’1’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 6’; capacity is limited by bench length.
115 H 2005 1 (14) (14) 10’4’’ x 15’8’’ x 1 1 1
9’2’’
Bench: 22’2’’; capacity is limited by bench length.
116 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10’4’’ x 7’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Bench: 7’; capacity is limited by bench length.
117 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10’4’’ x 7’2’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 7’; capacity is limited by bench length.
121 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 9’6 ‘’x 7’3’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 7’3’’; capacity is limited by bench length.
122 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 9’6’’x 7’3’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 7’3’’; capacity is limited by bench length.
123 H 2005 1 (9) (9) 16’’’ x 9’4’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench (4): B1=3’10’’, B2=8’, B3=2’10’’, B4=2’10’’; capacity is limited by bench length. (20-22) ADA Cell
2nd Floor
276 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 9’10’’ x 7’7’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 8’; capacity is limited by bench length.
258 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 9’10’’ x 7’7’’ x 9’2’’ 1 1 1
Bench: 8’; capacity is limited by bench length.
A 110 NR 2005 1 NR NR 8.11 x 8.6 x 9.2 1 1 1
This is a holding cell on the main floor outside the secure holding area near the building entrance and control room. It was not
fitted with a bench. It was used as admin space during the 2012-2014 inspection. (20-22) This is not a cell; it is used as a
storage room. (23-24) The cell has a chair, but it is never used.
Notes: Several benches with cuffing rails are in front of control stations (1st and 2nd floor). Two interview rooms are located on
each floor. (20-22) Recounted RC, changed from (104) to (101).
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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