BSCC
0865 Humboldt Sheriff's Office Inspection Rpt (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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October 10, 2023
William Honsal, Sheriff-Coroner
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
826 4th Street
Eureka, CA 95501
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE 209, HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DETENTION AND
COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Honsal:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Inspection has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, May 10, 2023, and the following
facilities were inspected on August 30, 2023.
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Humboldt County Correctional Facility 0860 II
Humboldt Court Holding 0865 CH
These inspections were performed 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, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the inspections by the 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.
BSCC INSPECTION
The inspection consisted of a review of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Custody Policy
and Procedure Manual, a site visit to review operations, physical plant, and relevant
documentation, and interviews with administration, facility staff, inmates, and collaborative
partners.
William Honsal
Sheriff
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INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
§ 1065. Exercise and Out of Cell Time
During the interviews with persons in administrative separation, they stated they
receive recreation yard access two times a week at various times. However, during
the documentation review, it was determined the agency was noncompliant due to not
consistently documenting recreation yard times for administratively separated
incarcerated persons.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
We identified one item of noncompliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards that was corrected
within the corrective action period for § 1231.3.5 Beds.
Refer to the attached Physical Plant (PHY) and Living Space Evaluation (LASE) for each
facility for information related to Rated Capacity.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Detention and
Court Holding facilities. A copy of the monitoring report is attached for your information.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on August 31, 2023; BSCC staff presented an
inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations.
BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found
during the inspection. Your agency provided BSCC staff with a CAP addressing these issues
on September 18, 2023. We will respond to the CAP under separate cover.
* * *
Please email me at steven.wicklander@bscc.ca.gov or call me at 916-621-2894 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
0860 0865 Humboldt Sheriff’s Office II LTR 23-24
William Honsal
Sheriff
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STEVEN WICKLANDER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Humboldt County*
Grand Jury, Humboldt County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Humboldt County*
County Administrator, Humboldt County*
Duane Christian, Captain, Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (electronic copy sent)
* Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov
0860 0865 Humboldt Sheriff’s Office II LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0860
FACILITY NAME: Humboldt County Correctional Facility (CCF) FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Christian and Sergeant Mendiburu
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/30/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division
found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during the
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 21/22 compliance monitoring cycle.
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III,
or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the
“Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR,
within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In
addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title
15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one
year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from date
of assignment.
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 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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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A-014 Shift and Shift Change
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
The agency provided BSCC staff with a
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
staffing roster compliant with this regulation's
and operation of the programs and activities required by
requirements.
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at A-014 Shift and Shift Change
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which A-014 Shift and Shift Change
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there A-014 Shift and Shift Change
shall be at least one female employee who shall be POST Orders S-15/16 Housing Deputy
immediately available and accessible to such females.
J-003 Laundry Exchange
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
The agency has female staff assigned to each
shift for compliance with this regulation.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of A-014 Shift and Shift Change
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
The agency provided BSCC staff with a
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
staffing roster compliant with this regulation's
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements.
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS F-018 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
The agency documents safety checks in an
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that ☒ ☐ ☐
electronic Jail Management System (JMS)
include, but are not limited to, the following:
and paper logs.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- F-018 Safety Checks
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency has staff assigned in each
and housed in the facility.
dormitory to provide direct supervision.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse F-018 Safety Checks
between safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from April 2023 through
August 2023. During the documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
review, BSCC staff determined the agency
complies with this regulation. It was also noted
during the review that supervisors are
reviewing the logs daily.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety F-018 Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied F-018 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the F-018 Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency documents safety checks in an
electronic Jail Management System (JMS)
and paper logs.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety F-018 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check F-018 Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff F-018 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are F-018 Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating
The policy states, “Supervisors shall regularly,
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
at a minimum of once per day, check the
completion of, safety checks.
safety checks of each housing unit to mitigate
patterns of inconsistent documentation or
☒ ☐ ☐
untimely completion of safety checks.” During
the safety check documentation review of the
Jail Management System (JMS) and paper
logs, the supervisor reviews the logs daily for
compliance with this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF E-007 Fire Plan
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
Custody staff is trained during their
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
“Corrections Officer Core Course,” which
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
includes fire and life safety. The agency also
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
conducts facility fire training with all staff
throughout the year.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least E-007 Fire Plan
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Humboldt County Correctional Facility Policy
and Procedure Manual (HCCF)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Sheriff’s Office Policy (SOP)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
Wellpath Policy Manual
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The agency’s policy was last reviewed and
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all updated on 7/18/2023 for compliance with this
☒ ☐ ☐
employees. regulation.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Link:
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections
(c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. https://humboldtgov.org/2783/Policies-and-
Procedures
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III A-002 Table of 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 K-107 Facility Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Section G Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes SOP 300 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, F-012 Inmate Transportation
including the restraint of pregnant persons as ☒ ☐ ☐ G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
received persons for release. B-002 Booking Procedure
B-101 Inmate Releases
B-102 Release of Inmate Money/Property
☒ ☐ ☐ H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
M-015 Temporary Release
Wellpath E-10 Discharge Planning and
Release Medications
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
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 B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
and searches of the facility and incarcerated F-002 Security Key Control
persons, contraband control, and key control. F-005 Inmate Count Procedure
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, F-008 Inmate Pat Searches
review, evaluate, and make a record of security F-009 Inmate Strip Searches
measures. The review and evaluation shall include F-010 Search of Inmate Living Areas
internal and external security measures of the facility F-011 Search of Civilians Entering the Facility
including security measures specific to prevention of F-013 Inmate Body Cavity Search
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. F-016 Control and Handling of Contraband
☒ ☐ ☐ A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
(PREA)
K-107 Facility Inspections
The agency completed its annual security
inspection on 6/1/2023, which included
security measures specific to preventing
sexual abuse and sexual harassment through
the agency’s PREA policies.
(7) Emergency procedures include: E-007 Fire Plan
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
section 1032 of these regulations;
The agency conducts fire drills in the jail. The
agency is renewing its certified STC course
☒ ☐ ☐ that implements training with the local fire
department for live-action scenarios. The local
fire authority reviews and approves the
agency’s fire prevention plan.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of E-004 Inmate Escape
☒ ☐ ☐
hostages;
(C) mass arrests; E-011 Mass Arrest - Field Bookings -
☒ ☐ ☐
Transports - Housing
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ E-003 Natural Disaster After Action
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; E-017 Emergency Equipment
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, F-014 Specialized Emergency response team
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ E-015 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Section C Inmate Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment. (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ (PREA)
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for B-101 Inmate Releases
incarcerated persons. B-102 Release of Inmate Money/Property
☒ ☐ ☐ M-015 Temporary Release
Wellpath E-10 Discharge Planning and
Release Medications
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (PREA)
limited to, the following: Inmate Orientation Handbook
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
Wellpath F-06 Response to Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
Signs are posted in the modules and lobby on
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
The Inmate Orientation handbook states the
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
facility has a Zero-Tolerance policy against
incidents,
sexual abuse and harassment and how to
report any suspected acts of sexual
abuse/harassment to facility staff.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Wellpath F-06 Response to Sexual Abuse
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
The agency provides an informational link on
its website on how the public or persons
incarcerated can report sexual abuse or
☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment.
Link:
https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/Vie
w/69668/Prison-Rape-Elimination-Act-
Inmate-Notice
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM E-015 Suicide Prevention
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
prevention program developed by the facility
Intervention
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
Wellpath D-09 Telemedicine-Telepsychiatry
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
☒ ☐ ☐
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons
The Humboldt County Mental Health
who present a suicide risk.
Department provides mental health services
The program shall include the following:
and Wellpath is the contracted medical
provider.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial E-015 Suicide Prevention
personnel. Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
Staff was trained between November 2022
through March 2023. Training is continuous
throughout the year.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon E-015 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment. H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
Wellpath’s policies state:
“6.2.1. Potential suicide risk is initially
evaluated through observation and interview
questions during the receiving screening.”
“6.2.2. Use of an evidence-based tool, such
as the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating
Scale (C-SSRS), will be utilized as part of any
clinical interaction assessing risk of self-harm.
Such tools will be used in conjunction with
additional screening/assessment protocols
approved by the Wellpath Vice President of
Behavioral Health and the Chief of Psychiatry
for Corrections.”
Wellpath’s policy also states, “Upon intake,
patients who screen positive for having mental
health concerns shall be referred to a QMHP.
This includes, but is not limited to, patients
currently taking psychiatric medications,
☒ ☐ ☐
previous mental health treatment, and/or
history of a suicidal attempt in the last 12
months”, and “Upon notification that a patient
is placed in segregation, health care staff
review the patient’s health record to determine
whether existing medical, dental, or mental
health needs require accommodation or
preclude safely housing the patient in the
proposed segregation setting. When
segregation is anticipated to be deleterious to
the patient’s health, the Facility Administrator
or designee is informed and provided with a
full explanation.”
(Wellpath’s definition of QMHP: Qualified
Mental Health Professional)
The agency’s policy requires arresting officers
to provide medical clearance for arrestees for
various medical symptoms or conditions
before they are accepted for booking. One of
those conditions is “suicidal thoughts.”
The agency’s policy also states, “The Facility
Health Services Staff may identify other
symptoms or conditions during the Medical
Receiving Screening process that require
medical clearance at an emergency room
prior to acceptance for booking.”
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special E-015 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
classification. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among E-015 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
medical and mental health personnel in relation to
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
suicide risk.
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
☒ ☐ ☐
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
Wellpath Receiving screening exceptions
form
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of E-015 Suicide Prevention
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
restrictive environment should be considered.
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. E-015 Suicide Prevention
H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath’s policy states, “The Multi-
Disciplinary team shall include custody staff to
review any patient housed on suicide watch
for more than seven (7) days. These meetings
will be documented by mental health staff and
entered into the patient’s health record.”
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and E-015 Suicide Prevention
procedures. H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides E-015 Suicide Prevention
attempts. H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and E-015 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
administrator, including the development of a corrective
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
administrative review.
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
The agency’s policy states, “All attempted
suicides shall be documented and reviewed at
the weekly Classification Meeting to
determine if the attempt was legitimate as
defined in this policy and Medical Staff and
☒ ☐ ☐
Mental Health Staff, concur.”
Classification Committee - A committee
comprised of the Facility Manager, a
Correctional Lieutenant, Jail Mental Health
staff, Jail Medical Services staff, and
Classification Officer(s), meeting on a weekly
or more frequent basis to discuss policy and
program issues relative to classification
including but not limited to housing and
program assignments, disciplinary actions,
jail conditions, and overall inmate
management issues.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. E-015 Suicide Prevention
Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return E-015 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director. Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING E-007 Fire Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
The agency’s policy states the HCCF Fire and
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
Life Safety Officer and the Eureka Fire
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Department Training Officer will conduct a
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire
pre-plan meeting once per year for the
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
purpose of the following:
A. A complete review of the facility fire plan.
B. A complete inspection of all facility "Knox
☒ ☐ ☐
fire boxes" and fire equipment.
C. A complete test of all two-way radio
equipment.
D. A tour of the complete facility including all
fire exits.
E. A practical exercise to ensure the fire
department equipment is compatible as
designed.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local E-007 Fire Plan
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff E-007 Fire Plan
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
During the documentation review of fire
☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections by facility staff, BSCC
staff determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and E-007 Fire Plan
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Date of the last inspection: 10/28/2021
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ E-005 Evacuation Plans
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated E-005 Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING F-005 Inmate Count Procedure
Each facility administrator shall maintain a
On the day of the inspection, BSCC staff
demographics accounting system which reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed the facility’s demographics
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-
accounting sheet and determined the agency
sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
complies with this regulation.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with F-005 Inmate Count Procedure
applicable demographic information as described in the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey. The agency’s Jail Profile Survey is up to date.
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1041 RECORDS A-008 Inmate Records
B-002 Booking Procedure
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
C-007 Classification Records
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of records at
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, the jail and determined the agency complies
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary with this regulation.
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible .
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, A-008 Inmate Records
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at B-002 Booking Procedure
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
C-007 Classification Records
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS D-002 Reports, Criminal
D-003 Reports - Incident and Information
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports written by jail staff
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
during this inspection cycle. The reports
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
contained all the information required by this
person.
regulation and the agency's own policy.
Such records shall include the names of the persons D-002 Reports, Criminal
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ D-003 Reports - Incident and Information
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff D-002 Reports, Criminal
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ D-003 Reports - Incident and Information
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The The agency follows the Humboldt County
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for Sheriff's Office Policy Manual policies for
review the following material: public relations.
☒ ☐ ☐
Copies of both the Humboldt County Sheriffs
Office Policy Manual and Humboldt County
Correctional Facility policies can be found at
the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections The agency will provide a copy of Title 15
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ upon request.
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
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(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
people as specified in sections: HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
The agency follows the Humboldt County
Sheriff's Office Policy Manual policies for
public relations.
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(2) 1061, Education Plan HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
M-001 Facility Programs, General
M-003 Learn Program
M-004 Substance Abuse Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(3) 1062, Visiting HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
M-012 Inmate Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐ Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(4) 1063, Correspondence HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
Section I Mail
☒ ☐ ☐ Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
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(5) 1064, Library Service HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
M-005 Library Services
☒ ☐ ☐ Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
M-009 Inmate Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐ Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
Writings HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
Section I Mail
I-005 Processing Magazines, Newspapers
and Periodicals Delivered to Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
M-018 Inmate Phone Access
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
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(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(10) 1069, Orientation HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
B-005 Inmate Orientation
Orientation Handbook and video
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
M-003 Learn Program
M-004 Substance Abuse Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(12) 1071, Voting HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
M-014 Inmate Voting
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(13) 1072, Religious Observance HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
M-010 Religious Programs
☒ ☐ ☐ Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
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(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
Persons HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
☒ ☐ ☐ Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
☒ ☐ ☐ D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
policies can be found at the following URL:
Policies and Procedures | Humboldt County,
CA - Official Website (humboldtgov.org)
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(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services HCSO Policy 334 Public Alerts
HCSO Policy 346 Media Relations
HCSO Policy 358 Major Incident Notifications
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency contracts with Wellpath for
medical services.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY E-009 Inmate Death Investigations
Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
The agency’s policy states, “Staff Services
administrator, shall develop written policy and
Lieutenant or designee shall schedule a
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of
critical incident review no later than one week
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team
after the incident. The review team includes
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or
the facility manager, the health administrator,
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
the responsible physician; all involved
physician and other health care and supervision staff
personnel, and other health care and
who are relevant to the incident.
supervision staff who are relevant to the
incident.”
The agency’s policy also states, “As soon as
possible, but no later than 24 hours after the
incident occurred, the Health Services
Administrator for the facility's medical
contractor, in conjunction with the facility
physician, shall prepare a written report to the
Facility Manager which must contain at a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum the below-listed information:”
“a. An analysis and summary of the inmate's
medical history.
b. A summary of complaints made by the
inmate regarding medical problems.
c. All observations made by correctional or
medical staff suggestive of problems with the
inmate.
d. A summary of all medical examinations,
including diagnosis and treatment.
e. Any emergency aid given at the scene.
f. The suspected cause of death.
g. Copies of all medical records.
h. A summary of referrals for mental health
assessment and/or treatment.
i. List of all medications prescribed including
time and dose last administered.”
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the E-009 Inmate Death Investigations
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
identify issues that require further study.
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(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in or brought to this
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, facility.
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
☐ ☐ ☒
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Section C Inmate Classification
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
The agency’s policy states, “All inmates being
classification plan designed to properly assign
housed in the facility shall be assessed within
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
the first 24 hours of arrival at the facility for
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
their risk of being sexually abused by other
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
inmates or sexually abusive towards other
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
inmates. (This screening shall be conducted
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
during the Stage II Classification interview).”
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 BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
extent possible within the limits of the available number classification screening forms, the agency’s
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. classification policies, and interviewed
classification staff. During the review, BSCC
The written classification plan shall be based on staff determined the agency complies with the
objective criteria and include receiving screening requirements of this regulation.
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 Section C Inmate Classification
establish and implement a classification system which
will include the use of classification officers or a
classification committee in order to properly assign
incarcerated 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.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Section C Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
C-001 Inmate Classification, General
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease Prevention
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
☒ ☐ ☐ and Control
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed. Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic Disease
and Other Special Needs
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
made of the person being booked as to whether the C-001 Inmate Classification, General
person has or has had any communicable diseases,
C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease Prevention
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
and Control
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
screening from. Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic Disease
and Other Special Needs
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
Medical and mental screening is conducted
during the intake process. The agency
contracts medical services through Wellpath
and Humboldt County Department of Health
and Human Services.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
H-101 Access to Medical Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
H-102 Medical Receiving Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Wellpath Receiving Screening form
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
The Humboldt County Mental Health
Department provides mental health services
and Wellpath is the contracted medical
provider.
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical and mental screening is conducted
during the intake process.
Mental health services in the Humboldt
County Correctional Facility (HCCF) are
provided by the Humboldt County Department
of Health and Human Services in
collaboration with the HCCF and the facility
health services provider. The agency’s crisis
intervention by Mental Health Department
personnel is available twenty-four (24) hours,
seven days per week.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be H-101 Access to Medical Services
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
H-102 Medical Receiving Screening
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
Classification Mental Questionnaire
others or appear gravely disabled.
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
The agency has onsite medical and/or mental
services 24 hours a day.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next H-101 Access to Medical Services
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
H-102 Medical Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification Mental Questionnaire
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath Receiving Screening form
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
safety of the person in crisis or others. H-101 Access to Medical Services
☒ ☐ ☐ H-102 Medical Receiving Screening
Classification Mental Questionnaire
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION C-004 Stage III Classification
C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐
C-006 Administrative Segregation
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
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Policies and procedures must include: C-004 Stage III Classification
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐ C Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates -006
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
Administrative Segregation
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect C-004 Stage III Classification
an incarcerated person’s health. C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
C-006 Administrative Segregation
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Wellpath’s policy states, “Upon notification
that a patient is placed in segregation, health
care staff review the patient’s health record to
☒ ☐ ☐
determine whether existing medical, dental, or
mental health needs require accommodation
or preclude safely housing the patient in the
proposed segregation setting. When
segregation is anticipated to be deleterious to
the patient’s health, the Facility Administrator
or designee is informed and provided with a
full explanation.”
(c) Administrative separation may be used for C-004 Stage III Classification
incarcerated people who have: C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or
C-006 Administrative Segregation
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
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 C-004 Stage III Classification
administrative separation to obtain the objective of C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
C-006 Administrative Segregation
staff.
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of various
separation reports and determined the agency
complies with this regulation.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and C-004 Stage III Classification
evaluation of the need to continue placement in C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
administrative separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
C-006 Administrative Segregation
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Retention
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
display behavior which results in the destruction of
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety cell
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
☒ ☐ ☐ placement reports and the justification written
self or others.
during this inspection cycle. BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation based on the documentation
review and the agency’s policy.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate Retention
☒ ☐ ☐
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 H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
Retention
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall Retention
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
BSCC staff determined the agency complies
with this regulation based on the
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation during this inspection cycle.
Persons incarcerated are medically evaluated
before placement in a safety cell. Shift
supervisors document their approval for
continued retention on the observation log.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Retention
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☒ ☐ ☐
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a Persons are medically screened before being
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placed in a safety cell.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
care staff shall obtain a mental health Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Retention
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons are medically screened before being
placed in a safety cell. Medical staff and
agency supervisors routinely review the logs
for retention and release from the safety cell.
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(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Retention
documented.
BSCC staff determined the agency complies
with this regulation based on the
documentation review of safety checks during
☒ ☐ ☐
this inspection cycle.
During the documentation review, it was
noted that medical staff also documents an
hourly review of the person on the observation
log.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
The agency’s staff documents on the
☒ ☐ ☐ observation log when nutrition and fluids are
offered. The staff also annotates when the
person refuses nutrition and fluids.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to H-100 Use of the Safety Cell
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Wellpath G-02A Safety Cell Placement and
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ Retention
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL B-007 Sobering Cells
C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of
Withdrawal and Treatment
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
BSCC staff reviewed documentation of
☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell placements and the justification
from this inspection cycle. BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation and the agency’s own policy.
During the documentation review, shift
supervisors also review and sign the sobering
cell logs for retention.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as B-007 Sobering Cells
soon as they are able to continue the admission process C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons incarcerated are medically evaluated
before being placed in a sobering cell.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over B-007 Sobering Cells
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent Withdrawal and Treatment
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
During the documentation review, it was
☒ ☐ ☐
noted by BSCC staff that medical staff
documents an hourly assessment on the
observation log and the supervisors conduct
a retention review.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must B-007 Sobering Cells
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
Withdrawal and Treatment
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in B-007 Sobering Cells
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every F-018 Safety Checks
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
☒ ☐ ☐ During the documentation review, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
C-001 Inmate Classification, General
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease Prevention
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
and Control
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
developmental disabilities. Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic Disease
and Other Special Needs
Wellpath F-04B Medication-Assisted
Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of
Disability
Medical and mental screening is conducted
during the intake process. The agency
contracts medical services through Wellpath
and Humboldt County Department of Health
and Human Services.
The health authority or designee shall contact the B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or C-001 Inmate Classification, General
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
C-005 Inmates Requiring Special Handling
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease Prevention
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. ☒ ☐ ☐
and Control
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic Disease
and Other Special Needs
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Wellpath F-04 Medically Supervised
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
Withdrawal and Treatment
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this The agency had one restraint placement
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, defined by these regulations in November
or other restraint devices when used to restrain 2022. The person was in a safety chair for one
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility hour and nineteen minutes.
manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
immediate medical/mental health referral; G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
equipment;
☒ ☐ ☐
Location of AED or CPR equipment: Medical
area and Central Control
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ When a person is placed in a restraint chair,
the restraint chair is moved into a safety cell
for safe and secure housing.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
The agency’s policy states, “A minimum of
eight (8) ounces of water will be offered to the
☒ ☐ ☐ restrained persons at least every two (2)
hours. The water will be served from a
disposable cup with a straw. The policy also
addresses how sanitation needs are
conducted.”
(5) exercising of extremities. G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
incarcerated people who display behavior which G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
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(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
restraints only with the approval of the facility G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
shall be secured within one hour from the time of G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
placement.
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons are evaluated by medical staff upon
placement in a restraint chair.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons The agency had one restraint placement
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area ☒ ☐ ☐ defined by these regulations in November
which makes provisions to protect the person from 2022. The person was in a safety chair for one
abuse. hour and nineteen minutes. After reviewing
the safety checks, BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with the regulation.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
consultation with responsible health care staff G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
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 G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
maximum time limits for placement.
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(11) All events and information related to the G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
placement in restraints shall be documented and G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
shall be video recorded unless exigent
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
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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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS F-012 Inmate Transportation
G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
Pregnant Patient
people.
In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
shall include reference to the following:
A Notice of Penal Code 3407 is included in the
☒ ☐ ☐ Pregnancy Rights Notification and is posted in
every housing unit where pregnant persons
are housed.
There were no pregnant persons to interview
on the day of the inspection. During interviews
with staff, the staff knew the procedures and
laws pertaining to restraints of pregnant
persons.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or F-012 Inmate Transportation
in recovery after delivery or termination of the G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during F-012 Inmate Transportation
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
Pregnant Patient
the staff, or the public.
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional F-012 Inmate Transportation
who is currently responsible for the medical care of G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
Pregnant Patient
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s F-012 Inmate Transportation
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
pregnant people.
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency’s “Pregnancy Rights Notification”
for persons incarcerated was posted in every
housing unit where pregnant persons were
housed.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE B-012 Collection of DNA Specimens
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
The agency’s policy states, “Humboldt County
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
Sheriff’s Office employees will not use force to
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force
collect DNA samples and/or palm print
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or
impressions from any inmate who refuses to
palm print impressions from individuals who are required
☒ ☐ ☐ comply with PC 296.”
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request. The agency stated they had not used force
during this inspection cycle to collect DNA.
Compliance with this regulation is based on
the agency’s policy and interviews with staff.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of B-012 Collection of DNA Specimens
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 B-012 Collection of DNA Specimens
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 B-012 Collection of DNA Specimens
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 B-012 Collection of DNA Specimens
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.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM M-001 Facility Programs, General
M-003 Learn Program
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
M-004 Substance Abuse Programs
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons.
The agency currently offers the following
educational programs:
• CR Non-Credit Classes (Anger
Management, Developing Literacy, Conflict
Management, etc.)
• HiSET/GED Testing
• Humboldt Literacy Project Tutors
• AA/NA Meetings and Literature
• Ministry (Faith Center, Jehovah’s Witness,
Spirit of Freedom, Catholic Church)
• Bibles and Religious Materials
• Voter Registration
• Notary Service
• Indigent Items (Soap, Shampoo, Paper,
Envelopes, etc.)
• Basketballs and Volleyballs
• Tablets (Contract Currently Suspended)
• Social Security Card Applications
• Birth Certificate Applications
• California ID Fee Waivers
• Legal Document Assistance (Self-Help
☒ ☐ ☐
Center)
• Arts and Craft Supplies (Colored Pencils,
Glue, Glitter, Construction Paper, etc.)
• Legal Research Assistance
• Dorm Hygiene Supplies (Razors, Clippers,
Nail Clippers, Barbicide, Clippercide, etc.)
• Meditation
• Library Book Exchange
• Celebrate Recovery
• Work Certificates (Front Line Cook, Prep
Cook, General Kitchen Work, Delivery
Runner)
• Medi-Cal Applications
• Bus Tickets
• Marriages
• CR Credit Class (Addiction Studies; starting
Fall 2023
• Special Razor Kits
• Divorce Paperwork
• CalFresh Applications
• Holiday Art Contests
• Treatment Program Intake Interviews
• Dorm Competitions and Events (PopDarts,
Bingo, Bowling, etc.)
• Games (Cards, Dice, Monopoly, Uno,
Dominos, etc.)
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When such services are not made available by the M-003 Learn Program
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or M-003 Learn Program
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be M-003 Learn Program
established. Modified academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING M-012 Inmate Visiting
Humboldt County Correctional Facility Visting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ Schedule
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements:
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: M-012 Inmate Visiting
(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 M-012 Inmate Visiting
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Visiting schedules are on the agency's
☒ ☐ ☐ website for the public to view:
https://humboldtgov.org/312/Visiting-Inmates
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV M-012 Inmate Visiting
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Humboldt County Correctional Facility Visting
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated Schedule
person each week.
The facility visit schedule annotates each
housing area has three to four visit times per
☒ ☐ ☐
week.
The agency is in the process of contracting a
new tablet vendor to supplement in-person
visits with video visitation.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate M-012 Inmate Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility When visits are canceled, the facility staff
☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled writes an incident report for the shift
visits and document such review. supervisor to review and approve.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this M-012 Inmate Visiting
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing M-012 Inmate Visiting
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☐ ☐ ☒
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
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(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors M-012 Inmate Visiting
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) M-012 Inmate Visiting
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only M-012 Inmate Visiting
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In-person – barrier
Visitation hours; Monday - Sunday
8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Monday - Sunday
8:30 am – 1030 am
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
2;30 pm – 3:30 pm
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visitors will not be allowed to visit if they wear
provocative or revealing clothing, including
but not limited to low-cut tops, short skirts,
see-through clothing, etc. In addition, any
attempt to expose genitals or breasts will
result in immediate removal from the visiting
area and may result in suspension and/or loss
of visitation privileges.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE Section I Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Section I Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Section I Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Section I Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
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(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Section I Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
Incarcerated persons without funds are
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐
provided the requirements of this regulation.
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES M-005 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
observed book carts in the hallways and
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
books throughout the facility housing areas.
determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐
via paper documents or through electronic media and
include current information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME M-009 Inmate Recreation – Out of Cell Time
Out of Cell Time, Rec, and Visit Schedule
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum
The agency has schedules for out-of-cell and
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of ☐ ☒ ☐
the use of the recreation yard for all housing
seven days to include:
areas. The staff documents the events in their
Jail Management System (JMS).
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and M-009 Inmate Recreation – Out of Cell Time
Out of Cell Time, Rec, and Visit Schedule
BSCC staff reviewed documentation and
interviewed persons incarcerated regarding
exercise time. During the interviews with
persons in administrative separation, they
☐ ☒ ☐ stated they receive recreation yard access a
minimum of two times a week at various
times. However, during the documentation
review in JMS, it was determined the agency
was noncompliant due to not consistently
documenting recreation yard times for
administratively separated persons.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. M-009 Inmate Recreation – Out of Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐
Out of Cell Time, Rec, and Visit Schedule
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary M-009 Inmate Recreation – Out of Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security. Out of Cell Time, Rec, and Visit Schedule
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, Section I Mail
AND WRITINGS I-005 Processing Magazines, Newspapers
and Periodicals Delivered to Inmates
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people.
Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of
a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on Section I Mail
any legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ I-005 Processing Magazines, Newspapers
and Periodicals Delivered to Inmates
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Section I Mail
mail containing information concerning where, how, I-005 Processing Magazines, Newspapers
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any and Periodicals Delivered to Inmates
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling
or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages Section I Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ I-005 Processing Magazines, Newspapers
and Periodicals Delivered to Inmates
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Section I Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may I-005 Processing Magazines, Newspapers
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one and Periodicals Delivered to Inmates
time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE C-012A AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT 8-21-18
The facility administrator shall develop written policies M-018 Inmate Phone Access
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls Persons incarcerated have access to phones
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. during their out of cell time.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be The agency uses a TTY phone, Video relays
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication service, and ASL for those perceived as
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices having hearing or speech impairments.
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.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL M-013 Attorney and Professional Visits
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 Section I Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, I-002 Legal Mail
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ M-013 Attorney and Professional Visits
1069 ORIENTATION B-005 Inmate Orientation
Orientation Handbook and video
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
The agency is working to secure a tablet
implementation of a program for people newly admitted
vendor to supplement the verbal orientation
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of
and the Orientation Handbook.
placement in a living area.
Upon arrival in the Housing unit, immediately
following the booking process, the housing
officer provides a verbal orientation to the
☒ ☐ ☐
person incarcerated and offers an Inmate
Orientation Handbook. The officer also
answers any questions. Staff will make
accommodations for persons who are hearing
or visually impaired.
Facility rules are posted in all housing
modules. Policies and schedules can be
reviewed upon request.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
information to each person, including those with
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English
proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
be limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
(4) programs and activities available and method of B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
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(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
sexual harassment; and, A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
(PREA)
PREA information is provided during the
booking and orientation process. The
agency’s policy states, “Orientation of
inmates to this policy regarding zero
☒ ☐ ☐
tolerance, reporting procedures, safeguards,
and consequences of deliberately making
false or malicious reports will be made during
the booking process, included in the inmate
orientation handbook and by posting
information in common inmate areas and
bulletin boards.”
(10) availability of personal care items and B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS M-001 Facility Programs, General
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
shall 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.
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The range and source of such services shall be at the M-001 Facility Programs, General
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments; The agency currently offers the following
(b) best practices in: educational programs:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; • CR Non-Credit Classes (Anger
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Management, Developing Literacy, Conflict
(4) vocational testing and counseling; Management, etc.)
(5) employment counseling; • HiSET/GED Testing
(6) discharge and reentry planning; • Humboldt Literacy Project Tutors
(c) referral to community resources and programs; • AA/NA Meetings and Literature
(d) reentry planning and service development; • Social Security Card Applications
(e) legal assistance; • Birth Certificate Applications
(f) regional center services for the developmentally • California ID Fee Waivers
disabled; and, • Legal Document Assistance (Self-Help
(g) community volunteers. Center)
☒ ☐ ☐ • Arts and Craft Supplies (Colored Pencils,
Glue, Glitter, Construction Paper, etc.)
• Legal Research Assistance
• Meditation
• Celebrate Recovery
• Work Certificates (Front Line Cook, Prep
Cook, General Kitchen Work, Delivery
Runner)
• Medi-Cal Applications
• Marriages
• CR Credit Class (Addiction Studies; starting
Fall 2023
• Special Razor Kits
• Divorce Paperwork
• CalFresh Applications
• Treatment Program Intake Interviews
1071 VOTING B-005 Inmate Orientation and Handbook
M-014 Inmate Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES M-010 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Religious services are provided throughout
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ the week.
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(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 and interviewed persons
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
incarcerated regarding the grievance
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
process.
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; After reviewing policies, grievance reports,
☒ ☐ ☐
and food, clothing, and bedding. and interviews with persons incarcerated,
Such policies and procedures shall include: BSCC staff determined that the agency
complies with this regulation. The grievances
were answered promptly and, in most cases,
were responded to within 24 hours. The
appeals to grievances were directed to the
appropriate level for a response for a
resolution within the time limit of the agency’s
policy.
(1) a grievance form; D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmate Orientation Handbook
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(3) a process for submission and handling of D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level; Inmate Orientation Handbook
(5) appeal to the next level of review; D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
Inmate Orientation Handbook
The grievances reviewed by BSCC staff were
generally answered by staff in less than 24
hours or on the same day as the grievance
was written and the appeal within the time limit
of the agency’s policy.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency has three levels of review:
Level I - five (5) days upon receipt.
Level II - within five (5) days upon receipt
(excluding weekends and holidays).
Level III - within five (5) days upon receipt
(excluding weekends and holidays).
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(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
level of review which acts on the grievance; Inmate Orientation Handbook
The agency’s policy states, “9. All levels of
the grievance will be answered. The
respondent will print their name, title and date
☒ ☐ ☐
at each level. If the grievance cannot be
answered at that level, the respondent shall
write "Unable to answer at this level" and
forward the grievance to the next appropriate
level. ”
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Inmate Orientation Handbook
a period of 15 calendar days;
Grievances are handwritten on the agency’s
“Inmate Grievance Form.” The agency’s policy
states, “Immediately the Officer picking up the
grievance shall record the date and time they
received the grievance form in the upper right
hand corner of the form labeled "for office use
only.” The gold copy of the grievance form is
immediately detached from the other copies
☒ ☐ ☐
and given to the inmate.”
The agency has three levels of review:
Level I - five (5) days upon receipt.
Level II - within five (5) days upon receipt
(excluding weekends and holidays).
Level III - within five (5) days upon receipt
(excluding weekends and holidays).
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
regular review of grievances, responses, and
appeals. Shift supervisors review grievances and all
☒ ☐ ☐ appeals go to a shift supervisor or facility
command staff, depending on the appeal
level.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: D-010 Inmate Grievance Procedure
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Inmate Orientation Handbook
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
administrator shall establish written rules and
violation reports and appeals from this
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. After reviewing policies, rule
persons.
violation reports, and interviews with persons
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy incarcerated, BSCC staff determined the
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, agency complies with this regulation.
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
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 D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
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 D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
PERSONS D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
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 D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
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. D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences. D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
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Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
involved in the charges.
The agency’s policy states that Classification
Officers are designated as disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
officers (DO) and must be impartial, objective,
and not involved in the incident to ensure a
fair hearing.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes: Incarcerated persons are provided a copy of
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice the rule violation.
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
after the report has been submitted to the
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has
The agency’s policy states, “Inmates will have
been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing
a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours to
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable
prepare for the disciplinary hearing unless the
time through a written waiver by the incarcerated
inmate has waived the twenty-four (24) hour
person, or for good cause.
period in writing.”
Per the agency’s policies, all disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
hearings are audio-recorded.
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
interviewed several persons incarcerated who
stated they received a copy of the rule
violation and were allowed to present their
case. Some persons said they waived their
rights and accepted the sanctions given to
them.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
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 D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
hours after an incarcerated person has been D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐
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5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
The agency’s policy states, “The completed
Disciplinary Hearing/ Advisement of Finding
Report shall be reviewed by the on-duty Shift
Supervisor.” and “If in the opinion of the Shift
Supervisor, the punitive sanction is not
commensurate with the violation, the Shift
☒ ☐ ☐ Supervisor shall discuss it with the DO. If after
the discussion, the two still do not agree, the
matter will be forwarded to the Staff Lieutenant
for final disposition.”
The documentation annotated that a shift
supervisor reviews and signs the “Proposed
Disciuiopanry Action” form for compliance
with this regulation.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
written statement by the fact-finders about the D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
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 D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
supervisor on all disciplinary action. D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons incarcerated are advised of the
appeal process at the conclusion of the
disciplinary hearing.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
administrator from administratively separating any D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
incarcerated person from the general population or
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of
the person, staff, program, or community is endangered,
pending disciplinary action or a review as required by
Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule
following: violation reports and appeals from this
(a) Loss of privileges. inspection cycle. After reviewing the rule
(b) Extra work detail. ☒ ☐ ☐ violation reports, BSCC staff determined the
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. agency complies with this regulation.
(d) Removal from work details. Disciplinary sanctions are proportionate to the
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal severity of the rule violation.
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal The documentation annotated that a shift
Code Section 4019. supervisor reviews and signs the “Proposed
(g) Disciplinary separation. Disciplinary Action” form for compliance with
this regulation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
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 D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
facility manager before the disciplinary separation Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews Wellpath’s policy states, “Upon notification
shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter that a patient is placed in segregation, health
until the disciplinary status has ended. This review care staff review the patient’s health record to
shall be documented. determine whether existing medical, dental,
or mental health needs require
accommodation or preclude safely housing
☒ ☐ ☐ the patient in the proposed segregation
setting. When segregation is anticipated to be
deleterious to the patient’s health, the Facility
Administrator or designee is informed and
provided with a full explanation. The review
and notification are documented in the health
record. Also, this review serves to permit
healthcare staff to plan for continued
healthcare delivery during segregation
placement.”
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
There are no cells of this type at the facility.
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
Cells in housing modules are used for
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary separation.
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 D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
medical staff determine that an individual has D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability,
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
Wellpath’s policy states, “Upon notification
that a patient is placed in segregation, health
care staff review the patient’s health record to
determine whether existing medical, dental, or
mental health needs require accommodation
☒ ☐ ☐ or preclude safely housing the patient in the
proposed segregation setting. When
segregation is anticipated to be deleterious to
the patient’s health, the Facility Administrator
or designee is informed and provided with a
full explanation. The review and notification
are documented in the health record. Also, this
review serves to permit healthcare staff to plan
for continued healthcare delivery during
segregation placement.”
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
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, D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
except in cases where the incarcerated person has D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
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.
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(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
☒ ☐ ☐
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS D-004 Inmate Discipline - Minor Violations
D-005 Inmate Discipline- Major Violations
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept
D-006 Disciplinary Hearings
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
D-009 Inmate Disciplinary Appeal
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule ☒ ☐ ☐
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
Copies of rule violations are archived in the
incarcerated person's custody record.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy H-006 Managing
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Communicable/Infectious Diseases: General
Information (Specific to COVID 19)
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the WELLPATH _B-02 Infectious Disease
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Prevention and Control
develop a written plan to address the identification,
WELLPATH _F-01 Patients with Chronic
treatment, control and follow-up management of
Disease and Other Special Needs
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical For medical care and policies, the agency
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during contracts medical services through Wellpath.
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 H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and Diseases
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath COVID-19 policy
procedures in conformance with applicable state and
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be Policy H-006 Managing
reported; Communicable/Infectious Diseases: General
Information (Specific to COVID 19)
☒ ☐ ☐ WELLPATH -110_B-02 Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control
WELLPATH -110_F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
reports; Diseases
Wellpath COVID-19 policy
☒ ☐ ☐
WELLPATH -110_A-08 Health Records
WELLPATH -110_G-05 Informed Consent
and Right to Refuse
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
persons and custody staff; Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath COVID-19 policy
Wellpath -110_G-05 Informed Consent and
Right to Refuse
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases
exposure to others; Wellpath COVID-19 policy
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(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath COVID-19 policy
WELLPATH _A-08 Health Records
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases
incarcerated persons; Wellpath COVID-19 policy
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath COVID-19 policy
WELLPATH _A-08 Health Records
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the H-006 Managing Communicable/Infectious
possible exposure of custody staff to a Diseases
communicable disease. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath COVID-19 policy
WELLPATH _A-08 Health Records
1211 SICK CALL H-003 Medical Procedures Sick Call
Wellpath C-06 Inmate Workers
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
Wellpath D-09 Telemedicine-Telepsychiatry
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures,
Wellpath E-01 Information on Health Services
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons
or provision made that any incarcerated person Wellpath E-07 Nonemergency Health Care
requesting medical/mental health attention be given Requests and Services
such attention. Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic Disease
and Other Special Needs
Wellpath F-04B Medication-Assisted
Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of Disability
The Humboldt County Mental Health
Department provides mental health services,
and Wellpath is the contracted medical
provider.
Wellpath conducts daily sick calls at the
facility.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING L-008 Meal Serving Procedures
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
Meals are served during the following times:
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one
Breakfast 0615 hours
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food
Lunch 1115 hours
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14
Dinner 1630 hours
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to
BSCC staff interviewed persons incarcerated
people on medical diets in less than the time period ☒ ☐ ☐ who stated that meals are provided during
outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible
the scheduled meal time and are given time
physician.
to consume the meals. Medically prescribed
diets are delivered during regular meal times.
After reviewing policies and interviews with
incarcerated persons, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the L-008 Meal Serving Procedures
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 L-008 Meal Serving Procedures
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 INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Responsibility
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities
BSCC staff observed the intake process and
shall include, but not be limited to:
how the clothing was issued. Persons
(a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated stated they receive clean
clothing weekly or when they ask. BSCC staff
also inspected a random sampling of clothing
conditions and determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
Responsibility
(c) Clean undergarments; H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
Responsibility
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
Responsibility
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
Responsibility
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The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
footwear specified in this regulation. This option Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Responsibility
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 H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
CLOTHING J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
Responsibility
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator to control ☒ ☐ ☐
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated
people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be
cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so
as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
BSCC staff reviewed the issue of hygiene
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
items and interviewed incarcerated persons
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall
for the availability of sanitary napkins, panty
be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and
liners, and tampons. During the onsite
tampons as requested with no maximum allowance.
inspection and interviews with persons
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to
incarcerated, BSCC staff determined the
☒ ☐ ☐
supply themself with the following personal care items,
agency was noncompliant with this
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen,
regulation due to not having panty liners on
shall be issued:
the day of inspection. However, during the
Corrective Action Plan period of the
Enhanced Inspection Process, the agency
purchased Panty liners for compliance with
this regulation.
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall
☒ ☐ ☐
not be required to share any personal care items listed
in items “a” through “d.”
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Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
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 H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures Absent exigent circumstances, all
developed by the facility administrator for incarcerated persons are allowed to shower
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be before being dressed out into jail clothing and
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing ☒ ☐ ☐ housed throughout the facility. In all housing
unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. units, incarcerated persons are allowed to
shower during the out-of-cell time (daily)
unless there is a documented rule violation or
safety concern that would prevent it.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be H-008 Inmate Personal Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES H-012 Shaving and Haircuts
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed persons incarcerated who
informed them they received access to
haircuts.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of H-012 Shaving and Haircuts
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 H-012 Shaving and Haircuts
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ Barbisol and cleaning products are at the
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of deputy stations.
Regulations.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
Responsibility
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be interviewed persons incarcerated who
limited to: informed them they receive clean bedding
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the weekly or when they ask staff.
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the intake process and
how the linen was issued. BSCC staff also
reviewed a random sampling of mattress
conditions throughout the facility and
determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
☒ ☐ ☐
Responsibility
(c) one towel; and, J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
☒ ☐ ☐
Responsibility
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions. Responsibility
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Responsibility
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one J-002 Standard Jail Linen Issue and
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibility
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND K-001 Sanitation and Housekeeping Plan
MAINTENANCE K-003 Cleaning and Sanitation of Infectious
Areas
The facility administrator shall develop written policies K-101 General Maintenance
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable K-102 Reporting Non-Emergency
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Maintenance Problems
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule K-103 Reporting Emergency Maintenance
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and Problems on Nights and Weekends
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices K-104 Reporting Emergency Maintenance
which may be found. Problems During Work Hours
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, K-001 Sanitation and Housekeeping Plan
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized K-003 Cleaning and Sanitation of Infectious
according to policies and procedures established by the Areas
health authority. K-101 General Maintenance
K-102 Reporting Non-Emergency
Maintenance Problems
K-103 Reporting Emergency Maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
Problems on Nights and Weekends
K-104 Reporting Emergency Maintenance
Problems During Work Hours
Medical areas are cleaned daily and/or after
each use.
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Are minors held in this facility? C-009 Classification and Handling of
Juvenile Inmates
If yes, the following sections, including those
summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in Jails). Juveniles are not held in or brought to this
facility.
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1.
☐ ☐ ☒
The agency’s policy states, “The Humboldt
County Correctional Facility cannot comply
with the physical separation and other
requirements outlined in Section 208(a) of
the Welfare and Institutions Code; therefore,
juveniles will not be held in custody.”
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
☐ ☐ ☒
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Note: Reference WIC § 208.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
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(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.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
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1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
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(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
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005
BSCC Code: 0860
FACILITY NAME: Humboldt County Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: OTHER:
1963
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/20/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
☒ ☐ ☐
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to "sobering cell."
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) ☒ ☐ ☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure ☒ ☐ ☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) Phones are located in the open lobby area of
☒ ☐ ☐
booking/receiving.
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water ☐ ☐ ☒
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) There are no cells of this type located in the
facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less ☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
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Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
☐ ☐ ☒
Is at least 160 square feet
☐ ☐ ☒
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
☐ ☐ ☒
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☐ ☐ ☒
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) Three sobering cells.
☒ ☐ ☐
01: Name change to "sobering cell."
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☒ ☐ ☐
Padding on floor ☒ ☐ ☐
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
Safety Cell (2.5) Safety cell in the booking/receiving area (cell
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a ☒ ☐ ☐ 134), and in the medical area (cell 279).
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
☒ ☐ ☐
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which ☒ ☐ ☐
provide a view of the entire cell
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Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from ☒ ☐ ☐
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) ☒ ☐ ☐
Dormitories (2.8) 2012-2014 inspection – the use of the
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk multiple cells (the predecessor to
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added dormitories described in 1963 regulations) in
provision for triple bunks. This is the "least restrictive the West Facility has changed from housing
standard." 2005 revisions added clarifying language, to (court) holding cells. As a result, they
but did not change the calculations.) were added to the LASE for the court
holding facility.
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per
inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of 2014-2016 inspection cycle – reference to the
floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at ☒ ☐ ☐ 1963 multiple occupancy cells moved from
least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot this Physical Plant Evaluation (#0860) to that
clear ceiling height required. of the Humboldt Court Holding facility
(#0865).
(To calculate double bunked BRC: 70 square feet
divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square
feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To
calculate triple bunked BRC: 90 square feet divided by
3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet
dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no fewer than 4 and no more than 64 Dorms N320, S385, and S555 contain more
inmates beds than the rated capacity of 64 beds. On
☒ ☐ ☐
the day of inspection, the modules were
under the rated capacity.
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Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
☒ ☐ ☐
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each inmate's personal
items (NA Type I) ☒ ☐ ☐
Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in
Type I facilities.)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate,
exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of
cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates allowed access at a
given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to
☒ ☐ ☐
access at a given time and are the least restrictive
standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10)
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
☒ ☐ ☐
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and Rec. yards are adjacent to housing units.
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
☒ ☐ ☐
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
☒ ☐ ☐
needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for
discussion of applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in
every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or
☒ ☐ ☐
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
☒ ☐ ☐
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
☒ ☐ ☐
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where ☒ ☐ ☐
medical procedures are provided
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2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
program indicates special medical care housing is
needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible
to both male and female inmates, but not in the living ☒ ☐ ☐
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
☒ ☐ ☐
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed Although not required at the time of
to the community standard. construction, the facility contains two
☒ ☐ ☐
negative/positive pressure rooms in the
medical ward.
Hair Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. ☐ ☐ ☒
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are ☒ ☐ ☐
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) Persons incarcerated dine in their dayroom
area.
☒ ☐ ☐
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and
seating for each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash ☒ ☐ ☐
basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such ☒ ☐ ☐
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor's closet provides sufficient ☒ ☐ ☐
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is
located within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type
II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III & IV.
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability
was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV
facilities regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
☒ ☐ ☐
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to
electronic surveillance located primarily in
corridors, elevators or points in security
perimeter were deleted.
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and ☒ ☐ ☐
drying personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
☒ ☐ ☐
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 ☒ ☐ ☐
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
☒ ☐ ☐
and female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available and provides for confidentiality
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; one is provided in every
single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
☒ ☐ ☐
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified
ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise
areas
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is
provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified
ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy
cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in
dayrooms
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: One is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to
inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated
and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing
over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on
☒ ☐ ☐
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower
areas must provide modesty for inmates, with
staff ability to supervise.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Beds/Bunks (3.5) On the inspection day, two persons were
assigned to the medical housing cell #278.
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 One of the persons was sleeping on "stack a
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type bunk." Due to using a "stack a bunk" that is
☒ ☐ ☐
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall not elevated off the floor, the agency is
in facilities higher than minimum security. noncompliant with this regulation. During the
corrective action phase, the agency corrected
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
the issue for compliance.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at
desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is
sufficient for purposes of supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design in areas higher than minimum
security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security,
☒ ☐ ☐
windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
than 5 inches in on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
☒ ☐ ☐
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with an tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM;
nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; ☒ ☐ ☐
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
☒ ☐ ☐
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted ☒ ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
☒ ☐ ☐
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) BSCC staff provided technical assistance and
best practices during the inspection by
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, discussing areas of possible ligature points
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific that included light fixture surrounds in
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are housing/holding cells, uncapped ADA grab
applicable to the facility type and construction date in bars, and hoods on sink faucets.
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0860
FACILITY: Humboldt County Correctional Facility TYPE: II RC: 417
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/30/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Booking/Receiving Area – located in “North Facility” - Holding cell square footage: each cell has approximately 4.5 sq. ft.
less than the dimensions indicated due to an utility chase. Area also contains a small “lobby-style” holding area with a bathroom
for the prisoners waiting there (L-shaped interior door handle mentioned in previous LASE removed). Bathroom is no longer
used.
147 Holding 1994 1 - (1) (1) 8.3’x 7.8’x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: This is used as a restroom only.
134 Safety 1994 1 - (1) (1) 7.8’ x 7.0’ x 9.5’ 1 - - - -
Note: Exterior flush valve, variable intensity light, voice actuated intercom, video monitoring.
145 Holding 1994 1 - (7) (7) Irregular shape 1 - 1 1 -
Note: 10.5’ bench. Cell 80 square feet.
144 Sobering 1994 1 - (5) (5) 9.6’ x 10.8’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: Video monitoring; partition.
143 Sobering 1994 1 - (5) (5) 10.0’ x 10.8’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: Video monitoring; partition.
135 Body 1994 1 - (12) (12) 11.6’ x 12.0’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Scanner
Note: 2014-2016 inspection – cell used as location for body scanner.
2021-2022: cell has a body scanner inside and is not used for holding any person.
142 Sobering 1994 1 - (5) (5) 9.5’ x 10.8’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: Video monitoring; partition.
141 Holding 1994 1 - (11) (11) 10.8’ x 10.6’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: 20’ bench; square footage limits RC.
140 Holding 1994 1 - (7) (7) 8.0’ x 10.0’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: Less chase space. Handicap accessible with accessible T/W/F unit and handrails.
*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
114 Holding 1994 1 - (3) (3) 7.3’ x 8.7’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: 5’ bench; seating limits RC.
Medical Unit 2nd floor
274-275,
277-278,
Single 1994 6 1 (1) (6) Not measured 1 - 1 1 *
280 and
282
Historical Note: Cells 275 and 277 contain handicap-accessible combo units and handrails. One shower in unit is handicap
accessible. No room 276 – it is the shower area. Cells 280 and 282 are negative/positive pressure rooms. Both of those
contain handicap-accessible combo units and handrails.
279 Safety 1994 1 - (1) (1) 7.0’ x 8.0’ x 9.0’ 1 - - - -
Historical Note: Dimmer switch; voice-activated audio monitoring system that goes to Central Control.
S283 &
Holding 1994 2 - (2) (4) 9.0’ x 6.0’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
S284
Historical Note: 36” bench. Capacity limited by seating.
NORTH FACILITY
Unit 219 Dayroom 1994 1 1,529 sq ft *
215 Dorm 1994 1 24 24 24 30.0’x30.0’x 9.0’ * 2 1 3 3
217 Dorm 1994 1 22 22 22 * 3 3 3
Note: 12/14 inspection: one double bunk was added to 215 (12 for 24 beds) and one double bunk was added to 217 (11 for
22 beds). *Confirm square footage @ next inspection.
Historical Note: Minimum-security housing. N219 contains two separate housing areas within this secure unit. Each
housing/dorm area has its own bathroom facilities. The dorms are designated 215 and 217. Bathroom facilities for 215 are
2/1/3/0/3; for 217 are 3/0/3/0/3. Both share a common dayroom, exercise area, and program room. Double bunk standard
applied to floor space. 215 contains eleven double-bunks (22 beds); 217 contains ten double-bunks (20 beds). Two fountains
in dayroom. Personal inmate storage space = bins under bunk.
N320 Dorm 1994 1 67 64 64 Not measured 8 - 9 2 5
Historical Note: Pony walls are used to create cubicles: Eight cubicles upstairs (lettered I-P) on the mezzanine, and eight on
the lower level (lettered A-H). Majority of cubicles contain four beds. (There is a hair wash sink in the dayroom - not counted
in wash basin total.) One shower and one sink are handicap-accessible. The two fountains are located in the dayroom.
00/02 inspection: Seven single bunks were replaced with double bunks (in four cubicles on the lower level, and three on the
mezzanine).
2014-2016 inspection: number of beds was changed from 71 to 69.
21/22: Number of beds changed from 69-67.
N334 Double 1994 16 2 2 32 7.4’ x 11.0’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 *
Historical Note: Eight cells on lower level and eight on the mezzanine. Each cell is double-bunked. Combo T/W/F unit, desk
& chair in each cell. Cells have 4.5 less square feet due to pipe chase (resulting in approximately 74 square feet per cell). Two
*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
fountains, one toilet (enclosed), two showers, and one sink in dayroom. Control has view into the unit. The unit spans 3rd and
4th floors (lower level on 3rd, mezzanine on 4th). There are four tables for eight inmates in the dayroom.
N339 Single 1994 4 1 1 4 7.0’ x 11.7’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1
Double 1994 16 2 2 32 7.0’ x 11.7’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1
Dayroom 1994 1 1,635 square feet 1 2 2
Note: 12/14 inspection: additional bunk was added to 16 of the single cells in this unit.
Historical Note: Ten cells on lower level, ten on mezzanine. One hair-wash sink in dayroom. Dayroom seating (three tables –
eight seats each) for 24. Each cell is single-bunked, and equipped with desk/chair. Control has view into the unit. The unit
spans 3rd and 4th floors (lower level on 3rd, mezzanine on 4th).
SOUTH FACILITY
Female Housing
S363 Dorm 1994 1 47 32 32 2,900 sq. ft. 4 - 6 2 2
Note: 12/14 inspection: number of beds increased from 37 to 49.
Historical Note: One shower, 2T and 2W on mezzanine; one shower, 2T and 4W on lower level. Two fountains in dayroom.
The living area is divided into cubicles by pony walls. There are five cubicles (lettered A-E) on the lower level, and eight
(lettered F-M) on the mezzanine. Each cubicle is equipped with either two single beds or one single and a double.
16/18 inspection: number of beds decreased to 47.
S377/Up Double 1994 2 2 2 4 8.2’ x 11.0’ x 8.0’ 1 - 1 1 *
Downstair Double 1994 5 2 2 10 8.2’ x 11.0’ x 8.0’ 1 - 1 1 *
s
Historical Note: Two of the seven cells are on the mezzanine level and are used as female intake cells. One shower, 2W, and
two fountains in dayroom. Dayroom contains two tables for eight.
2014-2016 inspection – the description of S377 was changed to better describe how the 14 cells are distributed in this housing
unit.
Single 1994 1 1 1 1 8.2’ x 11.0’ x 8.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Historical Note: Handicap accessible. (Previous LASE shows this as S375.)
Upstairs Double 1994 4 2 2 8 8.2’ x 11.0’ x 8.0’ 1 - 1 1 *
Historical Note: This is a small, enclosed unit on the mezzanine level of unit S377. One shower in dayroom. (Previous LASE
shows this as S463.)
Male Housing
S385 Dorm 1994 1 70 64 64 5,537 sq. ft. 8 - 9 2 5
Historical Note: This housing area spans the 3rd and 4th floors. The lower level is on the 3rd, and the mezzanine is on the 4th.
Dorm living areas divided into cubicles by pony walls. Cubicles lettered A-H are on the lower level and had four beds each
except for H (H has three and is slightly smaller than the other cubicles). Cubicles lettered I-P are on the mezzanine and had
four beds each. There are a total of 16 cubicles in the dorm. The bathroom facilities are located on the lower 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 Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Recalculated RC this cycle, and determined it should be 64 versus 63 based on the square footage and plumbing (1994
standards). Used 85 sq. ft. per inmate (50 for housing and 35 for dayroom space) in calculations. (This entry made prior to
02/04 inspection cycle.)
RC updated in 02/04 cycle. 02/04 inspection: six beds were added to unit for an overall total of 70.
21/22: On the day of the inspection, the module was empty due to ADA remodel.
S529 Double 1994 17 2 2 34 8.2’ x 11.0’ x 8.0’ 1 - 1 1 *
- Single 1994 1 1 1 1 8.2’ x 11.0’ x 8.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Historical Note: Two showers, 2F, 2W and 1T in dayroom. Seven double cells, and one single (handicap accessible) on lower
level. Two double cells on mezzanine. Five tables in dayroom with seating for 42.
S547 Double 1994 5 2 2 10 70+ sq. ft 1 - 1 1 *
- Single 1994 1 1 1 1 70+ sq. ft 1 - 1 1 -
Historical Note: One shower, 2W and 2F in dayroom. The single cell is handicap accessible.
Top Tier 70+ sq. ft
S547 Single 1994 6 (1) (2) (10) 1 - 1 1 *
JBCT
JBCT Dayroom 1994 815 sq ft. 1
Note: The top tier is an enclosed unit with a dayroom and a table with seating for six. 12/14 inspection: additional bunk was
added to four of the six single cells.
Historical Note: The mezzanine area of unit S547 was historically shown as S631.
20/22: Tier is used as a JBCT program and remodeled to single-occupancy cells.
23/24: Facility Commander, Capt. Christian requested rerating and change to Non-Rated Medical Beds for JBCT medical
treatment.
S555 Dorm 1994 1 70 64 64 5537 sq. ft. 8 - 9 2 5
Historical Note: This housing area spans the 5th and 6th floors. Same set-up as S385.
Recalculated RC, and determined it should be 64 versus 63 based on the square footage and plumbing (1994 standards).
Used 85 sq. ft. per inmate (50 for housing and 35 for dayroom space) in calculations. (This entry made prior to 02/04 inspection
cycle.)
00/02 inspection: seven single bunks were replaced with double-bunks (five on lower level and two on upper).
Note: 2012-2014 inspection – the dormitories and cells in the West Facility are now used as court holding cells. As a result,
they have been deleted from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility's LASE (#0860) and added to the LASE for the court
holding facility (#0865).
WEST FACILITY COURT HOLDING
Note: 21/22 inspection cycle West Facility Court Holding was added to LASE due to the Correctional Facility being responsible
for supervision and staffing.
W3D1 & 2 Holding 1963 2 0 - - 23.6’ x 22.8’ x 13’ 2 - 2 1 1
Note: 12/14 inspection cycle: The use of these cells have changed from housing to court holding cells. As a result, they were
added to the LASE for the court holding facility. (Clarifying language added 14/16 inspection.)
14/16 inspection – Cells 1 & 2 each have four sets of bunk beds and a table with eight seats.
*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
Historical Note: Cells have barred cell fronts, four double bunks with guardrails on upper bunk, and plastic chairs in dayroom
area along with a table for eight. Bunks are 6.5’ long. Call button added, located just outside cell but within reach of inmates.
Area consists of a housing area with table and combo unit, and adjacent dayroom space with shower and combo unit.
Re-measured this cycle and the dimensions of one unit (sleeping and dayroom areas combined) are 23.6’l x 17.6’w x 13’h.
The walkway that fronts the unit is 5.2’ wide, and was probably used in establishing RC (pro-rated airspace). Dimensions only
were updated this cycle. (This entry made prior to 02/04 inspection cycle.)
W3C1 & 2 Multiple 1963 2 0 - - 13.0’ x 36.0’ x 1 - 1 1 -
11.0’
Note: 12/14 inspection cycle: The use of these cells have changed from housing to court holding cells. As a result, they were
added to the LASE for the court holding facility. (Clarifying language added 14/16 inspection.)
14/16 inspection – Cells 1 & 2 each have four sets of bunk beds and a table with eight seats.
16/18 inspection – these cells are not used.
Historical Note: Inmates housed in these cells shower in the dorm area. Variance granted 11/4/75 to house two inmates in
each of these cells.
23/24: Area is not used for court holding and was struck out for documentation for this inspection cycle.
W3CH1 Holding 1999 1 - (3) (3) 8.7’ x 10.3’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: 12/14 inspection cycle: This cell is used as court holding. As a result, it has been added to the LASE for the court
holding facility.
Historical Note: Holding cell is adjacent to the west control room. Used for court holding. 5’ bench limits capacity. Plastic chairs
are used to supplement seating. Staff clarified that the cell was the result of an extensive remodel; therefore applicable
standards were changed to 1999 this cycle. (This entry made prior to 02/04 inspection cycle.)
W3CH2 Holding 1999 1 - (5) (5) 9.4’ x 14.5’ x 8.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
12/14 inspection cycle: This cell is used as court holding. As a result, it has been added to the LASE for the court holding
facility. Historical Note: Holding cell is along the corridor toward the court. Used as court holding. 8.5’ feet bench. Seating limits
capacity. Staff clarified that the cell was the result of an extensive remodel; therefore applicable standards were changed to
1999 this cycle. (This entry made prior to 02/04 inspection cycle.)
W3CH3 Dressout 1963 1 - (9) (9) 7.5’ x 15.8’ x 10.5’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: 12/14 inspection – cell not used. However, it has been added to the LASE for the court holding facility.
Historical Note: Holding cell is further along corridor toward courts. Fairly remote. Used for court holding. Contains 13.5’ bench.
Seating limits capacity. Barred cell front.
23/24: Area is used for court dress out and not holding persons.
*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: 0865
FACILITY NAME: Humboldt County Court Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Comer
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/30/3023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY CH P&P 2.1024 Temporary Holding Facility
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Training
CH P&P 3000.1 Addendum
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
A-006 Personnel Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: The agency provided staff training records
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; for Temporary Holding Facility training.
(b) jail operations liability; BSCC staff determined the agency is
(c)separation of incarcerated persons; compliant with this regulation.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CH P&P 2.1024 Temporary Holding Facility
in any event not more than six months after the date of Training
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
☒ ☐ ☐
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
0865 Humboldt Court Holding PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 25 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CH P&P 2.1024 Temporary Holding Facility
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Training
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional CH P&P 3.0001 Addendum
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
HCCF A-006 Personnel Training
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency provided staff training records
for Temporary Holding Facility training.
BSCC staff determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CH P&P 2.1027 Number of Personnel
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
☒ ☐ ☐
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 CH P&P 2.1027 Number of Personnel
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CH P&P 2.1027 Number of Personnel
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CH P&P 2.1027 Number of Personnel
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females.
The court holding has female staff assigned
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
to comply with this regulation. If needed, jail
female staff can be assigned.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CH P&P 2.1027 Number of Personnel
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
Cell Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Cell Checks
through direct visual observation of all people held and
☒ ☐ ☐
housed in the facility. The agency's policy requires safety checks
every thirty minutes.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
between safety checks. Cell Checks
BSCC staff reviewed safety check
documentation from June 2023 through
☒ ☐ ☐
August this inspection cycle. During the
review, BSCC staff determined that the
court holding area with cells 1 through 4
complies with this regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Cell Checks
☐ ☐ ☒
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations. There are no cells of this type at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. Cell Checks
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Cell Checks
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred; Cell Checks
(2) the location where each individual safety check CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ Cell Checks
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). Cell Checks
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Cell Checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, The Court Sergeant reviews the logs daily.
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CH P&P 2.1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
Procedures Addendum: June 2014, 1028
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CH P&P 2.1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures Addendum: June 2014, 1028
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Humboldt County Sheriff's Department
Court Services Division Court Holding
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Policies and Procedures (CH P&P)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title
Humboldt County Sheriffs, Court Services
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
Division, Bailiff Manual
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a
Humboldt County Correctional Facility
manual shall be made available to all employees.
Policy and Procedure Manual (HCCF)
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Sheriff's Office Policy (SOP)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Humboldt County Probation Department
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Policy (HCPDP)
deleted.
☒ ☐ ☐ When policies are not covered in the Court
Holding Policy, the Court Holding facility
defaults to the Humboldt County
Correctional Facility Policy and Procedure
Manual.
Link:
https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/V
iew/81340/HCCF-Policies-and-Procedures
The date of the last review for the Court
Manual was July 2023.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CH P&P 2.1001 Organization
following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Procedures Addendum: June 2014, 1029
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. Addendum June 2014, 1029
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state HCCF G-001 Control Holds
and federal legal requirements and includes SOP 300 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CH P&P 2.1058 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
HCCF F-012 Inmate Transportation
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CH P&P 2.1003 Service Officer Duties
and searches of the facility and incarcerated Procedures Addendum: June 2014, 1029
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
HCCF F-005 Inmate Count Procedure
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
HCCF A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
☒ ☐ ☐ 2003 (PREA)
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual The agency completed its annual security
abuse and sexual harassment. inspection on 11/1/2022.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐ CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of CH P&P 2.1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
these regulations; CH P&P 2.1032 Fire Suppression Pre-
☒ ☐ ☐
Planning
Bailiff Manual VIII; HCCF Procedure E-007
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
Bailiff Manual Section VIII
☒ ☐ ☐
HCCF E-004 Inmate Escape
HCCF E-014 Bomb Threats
(C) mass arrests; CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ HCCF E-011 Mass Arrest - Field Bookings
- Transports - Housing
(D) natural disasters; CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
Bailiff Manual VIII
☒ ☐ ☐
HCCF E-003 Earthquake After Action
E-003 Natural Disaster After Action
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
E-017 Emergency Equipment
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency's staff uses RMOS-Safety
Hazard Condition Incident Form to report
emergency equipment issues.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
chemical agents, and related security devices. HCCF G-003 Use of Chemical Agents
☒ ☐ ☐
F-014 Specialized Emergency Response
Team
(8) Suicide Prevention. CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ Program
HCCF E-015 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse HCCF A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of
and sexual harassment. 2003 (PREA)
Arrestees or court remands are provided an
Inmate Orientation at the jail. The orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
states the facility has a Zero-Tolerance
policy against sexual abuse and harassment
and how to report any suspected acts of
sexual abuse/harassment to facility staff.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and HCCF A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ 2003 (PREA)
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for B-101 Inmate Releases
incarcerated persons. B-102 Release of Inmate Money/Property
☒ ☐ ☐ M-015 Temporary Release
Wellpath E-10 Discharge Planning and
Release Medications
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections The Court Holding Manual is located in the
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐ Humboldt County Correctional Facility
ensure confidentiality. Policy and Procedure Manual (HCCF).
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(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number When policies are not covered in the Court
(5) (which has been deleted). Holding Policy, the Court Holding facility
☒ ☐ ☐ defaults to the Humboldt County
Correctional Facility Policy and Procedure
Manual.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to HCCF A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of
privately report sexual abuse and sexual 2003 (PREA)
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and Arrestees or court remands are provided an
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmate Orientation at the jail. The
responsibilities that may have contributed to such ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation states the facility has a Zero-
incidents, Tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
harassment and how to report any
suspected acts of sexual abuse/harassment
to facility staff.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, HCCF A-026 Prison Rape Elimination Act of
family, community members, and other interested 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be The agency provides an informational link
publicly posted at the facility. on its website on how the public or inmates
can report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. Signs are also posted
☒ ☐ ☐ throughout the housing modules and in the
public lobby.
Link:
https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/V
iew/69668/Prison-Rape-Elimination-Act-
Inmate-Notice
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
Program
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide CH P&P 2.1057 Physically Or
prevention program developed by the facility Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, HCCF E-015 Suicide Prevention
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
present a suicide risk. Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
The program shall include the following: Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath D-09 Telemedicine-
Telepsychiatry
Arrestees and court remands are
processed for booking and
medically/mentally screened at the jail
before being assigned to housing for
compliance with the regulations listed in this
section.
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(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
personnel. Program
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
The agency provided staff training records to
review. Staff assigned to the court holding
facility attend annual training that includes:
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Deaths
Medical Screening
Suicide Prevention
Inmate Escapes
The date of the last training was 5/23/2023
for compliance with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment. Program
CH P&P 2.1207 Receiving and Screening
E-015 Suicide Prevention
H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
☒ ☐ ☐ WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Arrestees and court remands are processed
for booking and medically/mentally
screened at the jail before being assigned to
housing.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
including placement in restrictive housing, following a Program
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. E-015 Suicide Prevention
H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Program
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide E-015 Suicide Prevention
risk. H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
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(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Program
environment should be considered. E-015 Suicide Prevention
H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
Arrestees and court remands are
processed for booking and
medically/mentally screened at the jail
before being assigned to housing.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
Program
E-015 Suicide Prevention
H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
procedures. Program
E-015 Suicide Prevention
H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CH P&P 2.1219 Suicide Prevention
attempts. Program
E-015 Suicide Prevention
H-002 Medical Receiving Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
WellpathE-03 Transfer Screening
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and E-015 Suicide Prevention
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Wellpath E-04 Initial Health Assessment
including the development of a corrective action plan to Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
address deficiencies identified in the administrative ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
review. Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. E-015 Suicide Prevention
Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CH P&P 2.1057 Physically Or
from court as determined by the mental health director. Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
☒ ☐ ☐ E-015 Suicide Prevention
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
Wellpath B-05 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
CH P&P 2.1032 Fire Suppression Pre-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
Planning
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐ Bailiff Manual VIII
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
HCCF E-007 Fire Plan
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 fire CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
department to be included as part of the policy and CH P&P 2.1032 Fire Suppression Pre-
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Planning
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
with two year retention of the inspection record; CH P&P 2.1032 Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
Inspection/Review Addendum June 2014
☒ ☐ ☐
During the documentation review of regular
fire prevention inspections by facility staff on
a monthly basis, BSCC staff determined the
agency complies with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires CH P&P 2.1032 Fire Suppression Pre-
inspections at least once every two years; Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
Inspection date: 4/25/2023
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
CH P&P 2.1032 Fire Suppression Pre-
☒ ☐ ☐
Planning
HCCF E-005 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CH P&P 2.1029 Emergency Procedures
people in the case of fire. CH P&P 2.1032 Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of an evacuation from the
courthouse, persons incarcerated would be
moved to the jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CH P&P 2.1044 Incident Reports
HCCF D-002 Reports, Criminal
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies HCCF D-003 Reports - Incident and
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Information
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency did not have documentation for
person. reports to review during this inspection
cycle. The court staff will follow the agency's
report-writing policy if a report is generated.
BSCC reviewed incident reports from jail for
compliance with this regulation.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons CH P&P 2.1044 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, HCCF D-002 Reports, Criminal
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. HCCF D-003 Reports - Incident and
Information
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CH P&P 2.1044 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the HCCF D-002 Reports, Criminal
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. HCCF D-003 Reports - Incident and
Information
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Procedures Addendum: June 2014, 1046
CH P&P 2.1218 Prisoner Deaths
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
HCCF E-009 Inmate Death Investigations
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall
include 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 appropriateness Procedures Addendum: June 2014, 1046
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, CH P&P 2.1218 Prisoner Deaths
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that ☒ ☐ ☐ HCCF E-009 Inmate Death Investigations
require further study.
Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
(b) Death of a Minor CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Detention of Juveniles
lockup, or court holding facility: CH P&P Prisoner Deaths
The agency's policy states, "2.1218 (i)
Juveniles are brought to the court facility
☒ ☐ ☐ under the supervision, care, and
responsibility of the Probation Department.
The probation department is responsible for
notifying the court of jurisdiction and the
parents, guardian, or person standing in
loco parentis."
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CH P&P 2.12118 Prisoner Deaths
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the HCCF E-009 Inmate Death Investigations
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CH P&P 2.12118 Prisoner Deaths
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court HCCF E-009 Inmate Death Investigations
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth The agency's policy states, "In the event of
in these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ an inmate death while in Court and/or in a
Court Holding Cell, the review will fall under
the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
authority. The protocol will mirror the
Humboldt County Correctional Facilities in-
custody death policy and procedure."
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CH P&P 2.1003 Pre-Booking Procedures
CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
HCCF Section C Inmate Classification
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Arrestees and court remands are processed
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated for booking and classification at the jail.
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, CH P&P 2.1003 Pre-Booking Procedures
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety HCCF Section C Inmate Classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person's own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CH P&P 2.1051 Communicable Diseases
CH P&P 2.1206.5 Medical/Mental Health
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Care Services
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
HCCF B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
HCCF C-001 Inmate Classification, General
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
evaluation is completed HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
Handling
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
The court policy states, "Each remand/fresh
arrest prisoner brought into the holding area
should be screened with great care for any
health or medical problems. If it is suspected
☒ ☐ ☐
that the prisoner has a communicable
disease such as tuberculosis, hepatitis (a, b,
or c), STD., AIDS, vermin, or impetigo,
he/she is to be immediately transferred to
the correctional facility for booking and a full
medical screening. If a prisoner shows signs
of injury or illness, or if he/she claims to be
injured or ill, he/she is to be transported back
to the correctional facility and medical staff
notified. If life threatening, immediately notify
correctional staff and medical so as to
arrange transport to the hospital, meanwhile
notifying the court supervisors."
Generally arrestees and court remands are
processed for booking and medically
screened at the jail.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CH P&P 2.1051 Communicable Diseases
made of the person being booked as to whether the CH P&P 2.1206.5 Medical/Mental Health
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
Care Services
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
HCCF B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
HCCF C-001 Inmate Classification, General
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
screening from. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CH P&P 2.1052 Mentally Disordered
Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
CH P&P 2.1206.5 Medical/Mental Health
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
Care Services
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
HCCF B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
HCCF C-001 Inmate Classification, General
HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
☒ ☐ ☐ Handling
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
Arrestees and court remands are processed
for booking and mental screening at the jail.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CH P&P 2.1052 Mentally Disordered
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmates
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
others or appear gravely disabled.
CH P&P 2.1206.5 Medical/Mental Health
Care Services
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CH P&P 2.1052 Mentally Disordered
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmates
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
☒ ☐ ☐
Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
CH P&P 2.1206.5 Medical/Mental Health
Care Services
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CH P&P 2.1052 Mentally Disordered
of the person in crisis or others. Inmates
CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
CH P&P 2.1206.5 Medical/Mental Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Care Services
Arrestees and court remands are processed
for booking and medically screened at the
jail.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
develop and implement policies and procedures for the HCCF C-004 Stage III Classification
administrative separation of incarcerated people. HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
Handling
Policies and procedures must include: HCCF C-006 Administrative Segregation
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
The court holding facility does not house
persons incarcerated. The court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff only uses holding cells to
separate persons incarcerated based on
their classification.
Arrestees and court remands are processed
for booking and classification at the jail.
Persons incarcerated who are housed in
administrative separation are brought
directly to the courtroom from their housing
module.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility HCCF C-004 Stage III Classification
☐ ☐ ☒
staff. HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
Handling
HCCF C-006 Administrative Segregation
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
an incarcerated person's health. CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
HCCF C-004 Stage III Classification
HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
Handling
HCCF C-006 Administrative Segregation
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
The court holding facility does not house
persons incarcerated. The court holding
facility staff only uses holding cells to
separate persons incarcerated based on
their classification.
☐ ☐ ☒
Wellpath's policy states, "Upon notification
that a patient is placed in segregation, health
care staff review the patient's health record
to determine whether existing medical,
dental, or mental health needs require
accommodation or preclude safely housing
the patient in the proposed segregation
setting. When segregation is anticipated to
be deleterious to the patient's health, the
Facility Administrator or designee is
informed and provided with a full
explanation."
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
incarcerated people who have: CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal HCCF C-004 Stage III Classification
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, Handling
and facility staff. HCCF C-006 Administrative Segregation
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
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.
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(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
administrative separation to obtain the objective of CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
staff. HCCF C-004 Stage III Classification
HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
Handling
HCCF C-006 Administrative Segregation
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
The court-holding facility does not house
☐ ☐ ☒ persons incarcerated. The court-holding
facility staff only uses holding cells to
separate persons incarcerated based on
their classification.
The agency's staff documents the
justification of why persons are placed in
administrative separation at the jail for
compliance with this regulation.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CH P&P 2.1050 Classification Plan
evaluation of the need to continue placement in CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
administrative separation. Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
HCCF C-004 Stage III Classification
☐ ☐ ☒
HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
Handling
HCCF C-006 Administrative Segregation
Wellpath G-02 Segregated Inmates
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the HCCF B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
HCCF C-001 Inmate Classification, General
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
Handling
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities. Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
☒ ☐ ☐ Disease and Other Special Needs
Wellpath F-04B Medication-Assisted
Treatment
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of
Disability
Arrestees and court remands are processed
for booking and medically/mentally
screened at the jail.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CH P&P 2.1057 Physically or
center for any incarcerated person suspected or Developmentally Disabled Prisoners
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the HCCF B-001 Pre-Booking Procedures
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
HCCF C-001 Inmate Classification, General
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
HCCF C-005 Inmates Requiring Special
Handling
Wellpath B-02 Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath E-02 Receiving Screening
Wellpath F-01 Patients with Chronic
Disease and Other Special Needs
Wellpath F-04B Medication-Assisted
Treatment
Wellpath F-08 Verification and
Accommodation of
Disability
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CH P&P 2.1058 Use of Restraint-Related
Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the HCCF F-012 Inmate Transportation
responsible physician, shall develop and implement HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ Restraints, as defined in this regulation, are
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not used in this facility.
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.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
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(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 CH P&P 2.1062 Visiting
CH P&P 2.1068 Access to Courts and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Counsel
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and HCCF F-012 Inmate Transportation
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☒ ☐ ☐ HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
policy shall include reference to the following:
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CH P&P 2.1062 Visiting
in recovery after delivery or termination of the CH P&P 2.1068 Access to Courts and
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Counsel
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. HCCF F-012 Inmate Transportation
☒ ☐ ☐ HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CH P&P 2.1062 Visiting
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination CH P&P 2.1068 Access to Courts and
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Counsel
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for HCCF F-012 Inmate Transportation
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, ☒ ☐ ☐ HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
the staff, or the public.
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CH P&P 2.1062 Visiting
who is currently responsible for the medical care of CH P&P 2.1068 Access to Courts and
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Counsel
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery HCCF F-012 Inmate Transportation
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the ☒ ☐ ☐ HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person's CH P&P 2.1062 Visiting
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, CH P&P 2.1068 Access to Courts and
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Counsel
pregnant people. HCCF F-012 Inmate Transportation
☒ ☐ ☐ HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraints and Seclusion
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CH P&P 2.1062 Visiting
CH P&P 2.1068 Access to Courts and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
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. CH P&P 2.1062 Visiting
☒ ☐ ☐ CH P&P 2.1068 Access to Courts and
Counsel
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CH P&P 2.1280 Facility Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The shift sergeant reviews safety check
The facility administrator shall develop written policies logs and documents a check of the holding
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable cells.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
Cell Checks
If yes, the following sections, including those summarized CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Detention of Juveniles
Facilities.)
CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
The agency's policy states, "There is no
Secure Detention holding cells for minors
available on the court floor. Minors are NOT
to be placed into the adult holding cells.
Minors are to be transported directly to
court. After the minors court appearance
they are TO BE transported back to the
Juvenile Detention Center immediately."
The agency's policy states, "2.1218 (i)
Juveniles are brought to the court facility
under the supervision, care, and
responsibility of the Probation Department.
The probation department is responsible for
notifying the court of jurisdiction and the
parents, guardian, or person standing in loco
☒ ☐ ☐
parentis."
The agency's policy states, "Contact
between the minor and adults confined
within the facility is restricted in accordance
with W &I 208. Juveniles must be separated
from adults by sight and sound. Juveniles
must not be able to see, hear, speak or
otherwise be in contact with adult prisoners."
Sgt. Comer provided BSCC staff with a
memo stating that the Humboldt County
Sheriff's Office Court Protection Unit (CPU)
follows the Humboldt County Probation
Department's policies on the various
regulations.
There were no juveniles at the court facility
on the day of inspection. Compliance with
these regulations is based on interviews with
staff and the agency's policies.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CH P&P 2.1218 Prisoner Deaths
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
Detention of Juveniles
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
HCCF E-009 Inmate Death Investigations
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or Wellpath A-09A Morbidity
death of a minor in custody. Wellpath A-09B Critical Clinical Events
The agency's policy states, "2.1218 (i)
Juveniles are brought to the court facility
☒ ☐ ☐ under the supervision, care, and
responsibility of the Probation Department.
The probation department is responsible for
notifying the court of jurisdiction and the
parents, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis."
In the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury, or death of a minor in custody,
the court holding stall will follow the jails and
court facility policies.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS HCPDP 304 Handcuffing and Restraints
HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
Juveniles are brought to the facility by
Probation staff. Juveniles are kept out of sight
and sound of adult persons incarcerated.
Juveniles are under the supervision, care,
and responsibility of the Probation
Department. Probation staff maintains control
and supervision of the juveniles while in the
courthouse at all times.
The agency's court-holding manual states
policies relating to suicide risk/prevention
(section 2.1219), the use of restraints (section
2.1058), medical assistance, and services to
adult prisoners (section 2.1200 et seq) shall
also apply to all minors held in temporary
custody.
☒ ☐ ☐
Handcuffs, belly chains, and spit guards are
the only restraint devices used at this facility
by Sheriff's staff. The court facility uses the
jail policy HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint
Devices for pregnant persons for compliance
with this regulation.
HCPCP policy 304.3.2 Restraint Of Pregnant
Persons states:
"Persons who are known to be pregnant
should be restrained in the least restrictive
manner that is effective for officer safety.
Youth detained in juvenile hall and 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. No
person who is in labor, delivery, or recovery
after delivery shall be handcuffed or
restrained except in extraordinary
circumstances and only when a supervisor
makes an individualized determination that
such restraints are necessary for the safety of
the arrestee, officers, or others."
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the HCPDP 304 Handcuffing and Restraints
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal ☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after HCPDP 304 Handcuffing and Restraints
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in HCPDP 304 Handcuffing and Restraints
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the ☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
public.
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional HCPDP 304 Handcuffing and Restraints
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the ☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she HCPDP 304 Handcuffing and Restraints
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards HCCF G-002 Use of Restraint Devices
and policies governing pregnant minors.
HCCF G-006 Use of Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Wellpath F-05 Counseling and Care of the
Pregnant Patient
Wellpath G-01 Restraint and Seclusion
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
Detention of Juveniles
☒ ☐ ☐
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Detention of Juveniles
The agency's policy states, "Contact
between the minor and adults confined
within the facility is restricted in accordance
☒ ☐ ☐
with W &I 208. Juveniles must be
separated from adults by sight and sound.
Juveniles must not be able to see, hear,
speak or otherwise be in contact with adult
prisoners."
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YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
established classification plan. Cell Checks
CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
Detention of Juveniles
CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
The agency's policy states, "Contact
☒ ☐ ☐ between the minor and adults confined
within the facility is restricted in accordance
with W &I 208. Juveniles must be separated
from adults by sight and sound. Juveniles
must not be able to see, hear, speak or
otherwise be in contact with adult
prisoners."
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Cell Checks
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. Detention of Juveniles
CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
The agency's policy states, "Minors held in
☒ ☐ ☐ non-secure custody receive adequate
supervision, at a minimum, includes
constant personal visual observation and
supervision by a probation officer. Bailiffs
will check with the probation officer and
minors no less than every thirty (30)
minutes on an irregular schedule."
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 CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
Cell Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each CH P&P 2.1050.5 Classification and
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at Detention of Juveniles
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency's policy states, "Juveniles shall
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. not be placed in a holding cell unless there
is a qualified probation officer to attend
him/her. The court supervisor shall hold
regular cell checks at intervals of no more
than fifteen (15) minutes on juveniles."
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YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1163 CLASSIFICATION CH P&P Classification and Detention of
Juveniles
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish CH P&P 2.1039 Documentation of Routine
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the Cell Checks
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall Procedures Addendum: June 2014.
include receiving and transmitting of information CH P&P ADDENDUM: JUNE 2014
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency's policy states, "D) Contact
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the between the minor and adults confined within
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from the facility is restricted in accordance with W
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of &I 208. Juveniles must be separated from
the Welfare and Institutions Code. adults by sight and sound. Juveniles must not
be able to see, hear, speak or otherwise be
in contact with adult prisoners."
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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
BSCC Code:0865
FACILITY NAME: Humboldt County Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☒ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1963: ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/30/2023
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.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. 2012-2014 inspection – the use of the multiple
A temporary holding cell or room shall: cells (the predecessor to dormitories
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) described in 1963 regulations) in the West
of floor area per inmate; Facility has changed from housing to (court)
holding cells. As a result, those cells were
added to the LASE for the Humboldt Court
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding Facility (#0865).
2014-2016 inspection cycle – reference to the
1963 multiple occupancy cells was moved
from the Humboldt County Correctional
Facility Physical Plant Evaluation (#0860) to
this Physical Plant Evaluation (#0865).
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 Persons are not held beyond 12 hours. This is
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ a court holding facility only.
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
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.
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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. On the inspection day, the audio monitoring
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and system in the holding cells was out of service.
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- The agency notified their vendor to correct the
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding issue. During the Corrective Action Plan
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, period of the Enhanced Inspection Process,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double the agency corrected the issue by connecting
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise the holding cells’ intercoms to the deputy
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, station.
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power. Tested by county maintenance.
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.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of
1:16.
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.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
☒ ☐ ☐
tempered water.
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.
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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.
1231.3.6 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.
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) W3D1 and 2 were constructed in 1963 before
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, the requirements of this regulation.
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: 0865
FACILITY: Humboldt County Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/30/2023
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
Cell 1 Holding 1999 1 0 (7) (7) 11.8’ x 7.4’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Notes: 7.2’ and 3’ of bench; mouth guard on fountain; no intercom or call button; view panel is undersized (2”w x 2.7’l)
Cell 2 Holding 1999 1 0 (7) (7) 11.7’ x 7.1’ x 8.7’ 1 1 1
Notes: 8.2’ and 6.3’ of bench; mouth guard on fountain; no intercom or call button; view panel is undersized (2”w x 2.7’l)
Cell 3 Holding 2001 1 0 (8) (8) 103 Sq. Ft 1 1 1
Notes: 12 feet of bench.
Cell 4 Holding 2001 1 0 (17) (17) 176 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Notes: 32.3 feet of bench.
14/16 inspection cycle – this cell would be used for juvenile court holding.
18/20 inspection – Probation officers supervise minors held in this holding cell.
20/22 West Facility Court Holding was removed from LASE due to the Correctional Facility being responsible for supervision
and staffing.
*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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