BSCC
Glenn Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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November 21, 2024
Justin Gibbs, Sheriff
Glenn County Sheriff’s Office
543 West Oak Street
Willows, CA 95988
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, GLENN COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE JAIL FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Gibbs:
A Targeted Inspection of the Glenn County Sheriff's Office Jail has been completed. A
pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and the following facility was
inspected on Tuesday, October 29, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Glenn County Jail 0850 II
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Title 15 1027.5 Safety Checks
The agency is noncompliant with this regulation due to not consistently completing safety
checks within the required 60 minutes of this regulation.
Title 15 1056 Use of a Sobering Cell
The agency is noncompliant with this regulation due to not consistently completing safety
checks within the required 30 minutes of this regulation.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information
related to Rated Capacity.
Justin Gibbs
Sheriff
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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
An Initial Inspection Report outlining the identified areas of noncompliance was provided
to your staff.
A CAP that addresses each outstanding item of noncompliance is due to the BSCC no
later than November 27, 2024.
* * *
Please email me at steven.wicklander@bscc.ca.gov if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
STEVEN WICKLANDER
Acting Deputy Director
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Glenn County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Glenn County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Glenn County*
County Administrator, Glenn County*
J. Owens, Facility Commander (Sgt.), Glenn County Sheriff’s Office
S. Melgarejo, Sergeant, Glenn County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
0850 Glenn County Sheriff II Targeted LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0850
FACILITY NAME: Glenn County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Brandy Deck
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 10/29/2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
GCJOM 103.2 – Security
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
between safety checks. GCJOM 103.2 – Security
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
checks from September 2024 through
October 2024. After completing the
☐ ☒ ☐
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency is noncompliant
due to safety checks not consistently being
completed within the 60-minute time frame of
this regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as GCSOCM 538 – Safety and Sobering Cells
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed documentation and
☒ ☐ ☐
determined safety checks were conducted at
random and varied times.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety checks and determined the agency complies
check occurred; with this regulation's three subsections (e).
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(2) the location where each individual safety check GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are GCSOCM 508 – Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating The agency’s policy states, “Safety check
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely documentation shall be reviewed at regular,
completion of, safety checks. defined intervals by the Jail Commander or
supervisor. The review shall include any
noted inconsistent documentation or any
☒ ☐ ☐
untimely completion of safety checks (15 CCR
1027.5).”
The shift Corporal reviews and signs the daily
safety check logs for compliance with this
section of the regulation.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING GCSOCM 406 – Fire Safety
GCSOCM 410 – Evacuation
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local GCSOCM 406 – Fire Safety
fire department to be included as part of the policy and GCSOCM 410 – Evacuation
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff GCSOCM 406 – Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record; GCSOCM 410 – Evacuation
The agency provided documentation of fire
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention inspections for compliance with
this regulation. The inspections also
documented maintenance requests.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and GCSOCM 406 – Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires GCSOCM 410 – Evacuation
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility's biennial fire inspection was
completed on 11/18/2022. The next fire
inspection is due by 11/18/2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, GCSOCM 406 – Fire Safety
GCSOCM 410 – Evacuation
The Glenn County Sheriff's Office maintains
an evacuation plan to be implemented in the
☒ ☐ ☐ event of a fire, natural disaster, or other
emergency (Title 15 CCR § 1032(d)).
Evacuation routes are posted on the walls
throughout the facility.
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated GCSOCM 406 – Fire Safety
people in the case of fire. GCSOCM 410 – Evacuation
The agency's policy states, "The Jail
Commander or the authorized designee shall
develop a plan on the emergency housing of
inmates in the event of a full or partial
evacuation of the facility. The plan will
☒ ☐ ☐
address when inmates should be housed in
place, identification of alternate facilities and
the potential capacity of those facilities,
inmate transportation options, and contact
information for allied agencies. This plan shall
be reviewed at least annually and revised if
necessary (Title 15 CCR § 1032(e))."
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY GCSOCM 532– Reporting In-Custody Deaths
GCSOCM 220 – Report Preparation
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy GCJOM 101.9 – Death of an Inmate
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the GCSOCM 532– Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and GCSOCM 220 – Report Preparation
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a GCJOM 101.9 – Death of an Inmate
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall The agency’s policy states, “At a minimum,
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or the review team should include the following
designee, the health administrator, the responsible (15 CCR 1046; 15 CCR 1030):
physician and other health care, and supervision staff (a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander
☒ ☐ ☐
who are relevant to the incident. (b) County Counsel
(c) District Attorney
(d) Investigative staff
(e) Responsible Physician, qualified health
care professionals, supervisors, or other staff
who are relevant to the incident” for
compliance with this regulation.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the GCSOCM 532– Reporting In-Custody Deaths
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to GCSOCM 220 – Report Preparation
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to GCJOM 101.9 – Death of an Inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the GCSOCM 532– Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the GCSOCM 220 – Report Preparation
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility GCJOM 101.9 – Death of an Inmate
☒
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☐ ☐
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
The initial review report shall contain the following GCSOCM 220 – Report Preparation
information: GCJOM 101.9 – Death of an Inmate
(1) Demographic information GCJOM 532.5.1 – Board Of State And
(A) Full name of the decedent Community Corrections In-Custody Death
(B) Date of birth Review Recommendations
(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 GCSOCM 532– Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may GCSOCM 220 – Report Preparation
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding GCJOM 101.9 – Death of an Inmate
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made Minors are not housed in or brought into this
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and facility.
requirements set forth in these regulations.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL GCSOCM 538 – Safety and Sobering Cell
GCJOM 107.1 – Sobering Cell
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 sobering
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety cell reports and determined they comply with
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. this regulation to justify placing a person into
a sobering cell.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as GCSOCM 538 – Safety and Sobering Cell
soon as they are able to continue the admission process GCJOM 107.1 – Sobering Cell
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ The documents annotate when a person is
removed from a sobering cell to continue the
booking process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over GCSOCM 538 – Safety and Sobering Cell
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody GCJOM 107.1 – Sobering Cell
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 GCSOCM 538 – Safety and Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ GCJOM 107.1 – Sobering Cell
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in GCSOCM 538 – Safety and Sobering Cell
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every GCJOM 107.1 – Sobering Cell
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering
cell reports for documented safety checks.
☐ ☒ ☐ During the review, BSCC staff determined the
agency is noncompliant with this regulation
due to not consistently completing safety
checks within the required 30 minutes of this
regulation.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES GCSOCM 512 – Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency does use restraint devices as
responsible physician, shall develop and implement defined by these regulations.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
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:
(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.
(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.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the ☐ ☐ ☒
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME GCSOCM 1010 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell
Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall GCJOM 110.6 – Inmate Exercise and
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum Recreation
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of
seven days to include: The agency’s policy states, “The Jail
Commander or the authorized designee shall
be responsible for ensuring there is sufficient
secure space allocated for physical exercise
and out of cell time, and that a schedule is
developed to ensure accessibility to both
activities for all incarcerated persons. At least
three hours per week of exercise
opportunities shall be provided and at least
seven hours of out of cell time distributed over
☒ ☐ ☐
a period of seven days for recreation (15 CCR
1065).”
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
documentation and interviewed people
housed at the facility for exercise and out-of-
cell time. During interviews with people in the
housing areas, they stated that they are
offered exercise yards at least three times a
week or more by facility staff and have daily
access to the dayroom for recreation.
BSCC staff determined the agency complies
with all sections of this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and GCSOCM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell
Time
☒ ☐ ☐ GCJOM 110.6 – Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. GCSOCM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell
Time
☒ ☐ ☐ GCJOM 110.6 – Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary GCSOCM 1004 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell
procedures to ensure safety and security. Time
☒ ☐ ☐ GCJOM 110.6 – Inmate Exercise and
Recreation
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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: 1986; 2001
BSCC Code: 0850
FACILITY NAME: Glenn County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1986 ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 10/29/2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking.
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 Dress in room.
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; ☒ ☐ ☐
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 room. No temporary staging cell or 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.
☐ ☐ ☒
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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. Two sobering cells.
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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,
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8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. No single 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;
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. Both Dorms are evaluated under the 2001
Dormitories shall: standards.
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; ☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
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;
☒ ☐ ☐
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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. No medical care housing.
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. Dining occurs in the dayroom space.
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. • Onsite with barrier
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV • Onsite video
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting. • Remote video
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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. Tested and operable.
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. Generator.
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.
1231.2.25 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:
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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 cells.
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 No 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.
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 No trough.
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
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Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 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.
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;
☒ ☐ ☐
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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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0850
FACILITY: Glenn County Jail TYPE: II RC: 144
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven WIcklander DATE: 10/29/2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applica # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type ble Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standa
rds
Booking/Receiving
129 Sobering 1986 1 0 0 (3) 7.3 x 10.1 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 0
Note: Sobering Cell
130 Holding 1986 1 0 0 (3) 7.3 x 10.1 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 0
Note: 6.4 Ft. Bench
151 Holding 1986 1 0 0 (9) 16.4 x 8.7 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 0
14.2 Ft. Bench
155 Sobering 1986 1 0 0 (7) 9.1 x 16.4 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 0
Note: Sobering Cell
156 Dress 1986 0 0 0 0 8.6 x 16.4 x 8.0 0 0 0 0 1
In/Shwr
Dress in Room/ADA Shower
158 Safety 1986 1 0 0 (10) 6.5 x 7.9 x 8.0 1 0 0 0 0
A Pod Double 1986 10 2 2 20 6.7 x 13.1 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 2
B Pod Double 1986 10 2 2 20 6.7 x 13.1 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 2
C Pod Double 1986 10 2 2 20 6.7 x 13.1 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 2
D Pod Dorm 2001 0 30 30 30 2096.42 sq ft. 4 0 4 4 2
E Pod Double 1986 4 2 8 8 6.7 x 13.1x 8.0 1 0 1 1 1
F Pod Dorm 1986 0 16 16 16 2096.42 sq. ft 4 0 4 4 2
DORM Dorm 2001 0 30 30 30 2096.42 sq. ft 4 0 4 4 2
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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