Imperial SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

May 5, 2025 Fred Miramontes, Sheriff-Coroner Imperial County Sheriff’s Office 328 Applestill Road El Centro, CA 92243 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, IMPERIAL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Miramontes: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Imperial County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected on Wednesday, March 26, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Imperial Adult Regional Fac. 0880 II Herbert Hughes Correctional Center 0900 II Oren Fox Detention Facility 0905 II These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards: Title 24 Section, 1231.3.11 Table/Seat: A table and/or seat are missing from various cells throughout the Regional Adult Detention Facility. This is an ongoing item of noncompliance that the facility is working to rectify. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. Fred Miramontes Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for one item of noncompliance found during the inspection. The BSCC requests a corrective action plan addressing this item on or before May 9, 2025. We look forward to working with you in the future and am available if needed. * * * Please email me at jill.farris@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4325 if you have any questions. Sincerely, JILL FARRIS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Imperial County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Imperial County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Imperial County* County Administrator, Imperial County* Juan Chavarin, Captain, Imperial County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0880+ Imperial SHRF CI LTR 25-26 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0880 FACILITY NAME: Imperial Adult Regional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Chavarin, Lieutenant Stewert, Lieutenant Vooris, NaphCare Medical Manager Armenta FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in designated to remain in the facility for the each local detention facility to ensure the implementation supervision and welfare of incarcerated and operation of the programs and activities required by persons, to ensure the implementation and these regulations. operation of all programs and activities as required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ when needed. BSCC staff reviewed a staffing roster dated February 24, 2025, and a random selection of shift position logs from February 2025 and determined there was sufficient staff at this facility to ensure the operation of programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Such staff must not leave the facility while least one employee on duty at all times in a local incarcerated persons are present and should detention facility or in the building which houses a local not be assigned duties that could conflict with ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and the supervision of incarcerated persons. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which See above. 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 When a person from each gender is being shall be at least one female employee who shall be held at this facility, a minimum of one immediately available and accessible to such females. correctional officer from each gender should be on-duty in the jail at all times. Note: Reference PC § 4021. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of ☒ ☐ ☐ shift position logs dated between December 23, 2024, and January 14, 2025, and determined female staff were available each shift for compliance with this regulation. On the day of inspection, BSCC staff observed female correctional staff on shift. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The Jail Administrator or the authorized personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator designee shall be responsible for developing shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the staffing plans to comply with this policy. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a Records of staff deployment should be ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the maintained in accordance with established time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a records retention schedules. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Safety Checks (c) Safety checks shall be done by personal The facility administrator shall develop and implement observation of the correctional officer and policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that shall be sufficient to determine whether the include, but are not limited to, the following: incarcerated person is experiencing any (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- stress or trauma. being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ hourly through direct visual observation of all people held BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of and housed in the facility. safety check observation logs from the month of February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. Staff conducted the vast majority of safety checks within 60 minutes of the previous safety check and in random or varied intervals. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 512 Use of Restraints, 518 Safety and cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an intervals. irregular schedule (staggered) so that ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (a) The actual time when each safety check include: ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check (b) The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number; and, number. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff (c) Initials or member identification number of ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). staff who completed the safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Safety check documentation shall be reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Jail Administrator or supervisor. The review of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, shall include any noted inconsistent safety checks. documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check observation logs from February ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. A corporal or sergeant reviewed the logs at the completion of the shift. During the onsite inspection, facility supervision explained that both a corporal and sergeant review safety check logs. If they find untimely safety checks, they speak to the staff member, determine the circumstances, and handle as necessary. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 402 Fire Safety Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of least one person on duty at all times who meets the staffing rosters dated between December training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024 and February 2025 and confirmed fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. compliance with this regulation. The facilities are staffed with individuals who met the training standards for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 402.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility person on duty who trained in fire and life safety All staff, volunteers, and contractors who procedures that relate specifically to the facility. work in the facility are responsible for the ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention of fires. They should be trained and given the tools to carry out the tasks necessary to reduce the risk of fire. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Last updated December 12, 2024. policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Policy comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Last updated December 11, 2024. Notes: The policies and procedures required in The Custody Manual was used for the policy subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate review portion of the inspection unless manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) notated otherwise. do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ 104 Administrative Communications (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 214 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 511 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes 511.3.9 Restrictions on the Use of a Carotid prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Control Hold holds. 511.3.10 Restrictions on the Use of a Choke Hold (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 512 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 502 Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. 508 Classification 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts and 103.3.1 Internal and External Security searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review contraband control, and key control. 205 Tool and Culinary Equipment Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 211 Key and Electronic Access Device review, evaluate, and make a record of security Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include 215 Perimeter Security internal and external security measures of the facility 400 Facility Emergencies including security measures specific to prevention of 501 Incarcerated Person Counts sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 510 Control of Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Movement 513 Searches Facility staff completed a review of the facility’s internal and external security measures, including those specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, on January 8, 2025, to ensure compliance with this regulation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 400 Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ 402 Fire Safety section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 400.6 Response to Disturbances hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.8 Hostages 400.9 Escapes (C) mass arrests; 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400 Facility Emergencies (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 403.2.3 Inspection and Testing ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 400 Facility Emergencies ammunition, chemical agents, and related 507 Management of Weapons and Control security devices. Devices ☒ ☐ ☐ 507.4 Other Weapons, Tooks, and Chemical Agents 507.5.2 Inventory (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 721 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ 508 Classification (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 609.6 Additional Provisions for Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Retaliation reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 520 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606.4 PREA Coordinator Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (h) Implementing a process by which limited to, the following: incarcerated persons may report sexual (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse and sexual harassment to a privately report sexual abuse and sexual public/private entity or an office that is not part ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated of the Department, and that the outside entity persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and or office is able to receive and immediately sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of forward incarcerated person reports of sexual responsibilities that may have contributed to such abuse and sexual harassment to the Jail incidents, Administrator, allowing the person anonymity. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 606.4 PREA Coordinator family, community members, and other interested (o) Ensuring that information for uninvolved third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual incarcerated persons, family, community ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be members, and other interested third parties to publicly posted at the facility. report sexual abuse or sexual harassment is publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 721 Suicide Prevention and Intervention This policy establishes the suicide prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide and intervention program to identify, monitor prevention program developed by the facility and, when necessary, provide for emergency administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ response and treatment of incarcerated authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, persons who present a suicide risk while and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who incarcerated at the department detention present a suicide risk. facilities. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 721.4 Staff Training personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention, to include, at minimum. BSCC staff reviewed training rosters from August 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 721.5 Screening and Intervention intake and prior to housing assignment. All incarcerated persons shall undergo ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health screening during the intake process. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Special situations may arise where a situations, including placement in restrictive housing, screening and intervention is appropriate for following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in an incarcerated person when the person is ☒ ☐ ☐ classification. placed in restrictive housing, following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Communication between members and arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, arresting/transporting officers. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 721.6 Suicide Watch suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Incarcerated persons should only be housed restrictive environment should be considered. on suicide watch with the approval of a qualified healthcare professional and the ☒ ☐ ☐ Watch Commander. incarcerated persons placed on suicide watch shall be closely monitored and housed in a cell that has been designed to be suicide resistant. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. An observation log shall be maintained for each incarcerated person on suicide watch. A staff member shall be designated to make a direct visual observation of the incarcerated person twice every 30 minutes at ☒ ☐ ☐ approximately 15-minute intervals. A Watch Commander and a qualified healthcare professional, if available, must observe the incarcerated person at least once every five hours. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 721.6.1 Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 721.6.2 Notification ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 515.5 In-Custody Death Review attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ 721.7 Follow-Up (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 721.4 Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402 Fire Safety 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrator shall, in cooperation with the having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire local fire department or other qualified entity, Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression develop a plan for responding to a fire. which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 402.4 Fire Prevention Equipment fire department to be included as part of the policy and 402.5 Firefighting Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of 402.6 Fire Training Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 402.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; The Department shall be inspected by an appointed staff member who is qualified to perform fire and safety inspections on a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ standards are maintained. BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff dated between January 2023 and March 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and A staff member shall be assigned to Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires coordinate with local or state fire officials for inspections at least once every two years; the inspections as required once every two years, pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff reviewed the comprehensive fire and life safety inspection completed by inspector Frank #282 of First Choice Alarm Security on October 6, 2023, for compliance with this regulation. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 404 Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation signage can be found throughout the facility. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402.8 Emergency Housing of Incarcerated people in the case of fire. Persons The plan should include procedures for continuing to house incarcerated persons in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility, identification of alternate facilities and the potential capacity of those facilities, incarcerated person transportation options, and contact information for allied agencies. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management 0B The Jail Administrator or the authorized Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics designee is responsible for ensuring that accounting system which reflects the monthly average detailed daily reports of the facility's daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people incarcerated person population are by gender and juvenile status. completed and maintained by the staff. The ☒ ☐ ☐ reports shall reflect the average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons by categories of gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with The Jail Administrator or the authorized applicable demographic information as described in the designee is responsible for ensuring that all Jail Profile Survey. required information is supplied to the Board of State and Community Corrections as ☒ ☐ ☐ required. During the onsite inspection, facility staff provided their daily headcount report for review. 1041 RECORDS 209 Incarcerated Person Records It is the policy of this department that all (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV records shall be complete and facility shall develop written policies and procedures for comprehensive, resulting in reliable data that the maintenance of individual records for each provides information about each incarcerated incarcerated person which shall include, but not be person's period of confinement, as well as limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, histories of previous confinement in this commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary facility. All incarcerated person records are actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible official department documents and should be physician and staff response, and non-medical ☒ ☐ ☐ used for official business only. Incarcerated information regarding disabilities and other limitations. person records are a vital component of the criminal justice system and should only be released to authorized persons. The facility staff advised they maintain arrestee records in their Jail Management System. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of incarcerated person records and determined compliance with this regulation. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Prison Rape Elimination Act uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at 606.4 PREA Coordinator facilities under its direct control and from other facilities (i) Establishing a process to ensure accurate, with which it contracts for the confinement of its uniform data is collected for every allegation incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ control of this department, using a requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon request, the Department Note: federal survey on sexual violence. shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30… 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 210 Report Preparation Reports relating to any incident resulting in Each facility administrator shall develop written policies death, serious injury or endangerment to and procedures for the maintenance of written records staff, incarcerated person, or a visitor; an and reporting of all incidents which result in physical escape; a major disturbance; a facility harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee emergency, or an unsafe condition at the or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other facility shall be submitted to the Jail person. Administrator as soon as practicable but ☒ ☐ ☐ within 24 hours of the incident. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of incident reports dated between June 2024 and March 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. The reports included pertinent information and subsequent actions of the staff. Such records shall include the names of the persons All reports shall accurately reflect the identity involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, of the persons involved, all pertinent ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. information seen, heard, or assimilated by any other sense, and any actions taken. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Employees should ensure that reports are assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free facility manager or designee. from errors prior to submission. Reports shall be prepared by the staff assigned to ☒ ☐ ☐ investigate or document an incident, approved by a supervisor and submitted to the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee in a timely manner 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 217 News Media Relations 218 Community Relations and Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 218 Community Relations and Public Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Information ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. 218.3 Responsibilities (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 218 Community Relations and Public people as specified in sections: Information (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ This policy addresses all sections of this regulation. (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths 515.3 Mandatory Reporting (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy All in-custody deaths shall be reported within and procedures to comply with the in-custody death 10 days of the death to the state Attorney ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section General’s office and the Board of State and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Community Corrections (BSCC), in the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC accordance with reporting guidelines and within 10 days of an in-custody death. statutory requirements. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 515.5 In-Custody Death Review health administrator, shall develop written policy and The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a team of qualified staff to conduct an written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of administrative review of every in-custody the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall death. At a minimum, the review team should include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or include the following: designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff (a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Administrator who are relevant to the incident. (b) County Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) District Attorney (d) Investigative staff (e) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors, or other staff who are relevant to the incident The in-custody death review should be initiated as soon as practicable, and a written report shall be completed within 30 days of the death. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the The team should review the appropriateness appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to of clinical care, determine whether changes policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ to policies, procedures, or practices are identify issues that require further study. warranted, and identify issues that require further study. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 515.3 Mandatory Reporting initial review report of every in-custody death to the A copy of the initial review report for every in- BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility custody death provided to the state Attorney administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review General's office shall be submitted to the report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Board of State and Community Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ section 832.10 of the Penal Code. (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records). The initial review report shall contain the following 515.3 Mandatory Reporting information: (1) Demographic information A copy of the initial review report for every in- (A) Full name of the decedent custody death provided to the state Attorney (B) Date of birth General's office shall be submitted to the (C) Date of death Board of State and Community Corrections (D) Time of death (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and (E) Gender contain the information required by 15 CCR (F) Race and ethnicity 1046 and comport with the disclosure (G) Relevant medical history requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information disclosure of records). (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 Classification The Jail Administrator or the authorized (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, designee should create and maintain a or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan to guide staff in the classification plan designed to properly assign processing of individuals brought into the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities facility. according to the categories of gender identity, age, The plan should include an initial screening criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, process, as well as a process for determining physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or 115.42). sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the classification questionnaires dated between extent possible within the limits of the available number October 2024 and February 2025 and of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. determined compliance with these regulations. Each record documented a The written classification plan shall be based on objective review of the person’s incarceration history, criteria and include receiving screening performed at the current charges, institutional behavior, prison time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each time, gang affiliation, last housing person's classification level, housing restrictions, and assignment, etc. The classification housing assignments. assessment included the person’s ability to comprehend and answer questions related to PREA, Medical and Mental Health and housing assignment. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish The plan should include use of an objective and implement a classification system which will include screening instrument, procedures for making the use of classification officers or a classification decisions about classification and housing committee in order to properly assign incarcerated assignments, intake and housing forms, and persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and a process to ensure that all classification and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as housing records are maintained in each much information as is available about and from the incarcerated person's permanent file. incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classification plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 508.4.1 Incarcerated Person Response to the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Screening whether a placement would ensure the health and safety (a) Whether the incarcerated person has a of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement mental, physical, or developmental disability. would present management or security problems. A (b) Whether the incarcerated person is or is person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, ☒ ☐ ☐ be given serious consideration. transgender, intersex, or gender nonconforming. (c) Whether the incarcerated person has previously experienced sexual victimization. (d) The incarcerated person's own perception of vulnerability. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 710 Medical Screening 714 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (e) Establishing procedures for the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical ☒ ☐ ☐ medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a isolation (when indicated), treatment, and medical evaluation is completed. follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry made of the person being booked as to whether the The medical screening inquiry should include person has or has had any communicable diseases, such a review of the incarcerated person's prior jail as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of medical record… tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or History of infectious or communicable other special medical problem identified by the health diseases that are considered serious in authority. The response shall be noted on the medical nature; current treatment, symptoms, screening from. medications, chronic illness, or health issues, including communicable diseases, or special health requirements, and/or dietary needs… Past and recent serious communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease symptoms (e.g., chronic cough, coughing up bloody sputum, lethargy, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, night sweats). BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of intake medical questionnaires dated between December 2024 and March 2025, and determined compliance with this regulation. Communicable diseases are one of many screening questions completed upon intake. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 710.5.2 Telehealth Telehealth may be incorporated into The facility administrator, in cooperation with the procedures used to identify and evaluate responsible physician, shall develop written policies and incarcerated persons who may be in a ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated behavioral crisis people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 711.3 Mental Health Services Crisis intervention If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 712.2 Policy considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this It is the policy of this department that all section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or individuals booked into the facility shall others or appear gravely disabled. receive an initial mental health screening by a qualified mental health professional, ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified mental health staff. A more comprehensive medical appraisal shall be conducted within the first 14 days of incarceration to confirm the initial findings and to ensure that, if needed, an appropriate treatment plan that meets the individual needs of the incarcerated person is in place. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 710.5 Health Appraisal secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Upon the identification of an incarcerated daily sick call, whichever is earliest. ☒ ☐ ☐ person who may be in a behavioral crisis, a physician's opinion will be secured within 24 hours, or next sick call, whichever is earliest. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 505 Special Management Incarcerated safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ Separation (d) The incarcerated person requires immediate mental health evaluation and medical housing is not reasonably available. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: 505.2 Policy (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate This department shall provide for the secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of and restrictive housing of any special privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but shall ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility not impose more deprivation of privileges staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or the public. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 505.1.1 Definitions an incarcerated person’s health. This is a non-punitive classification process ☒ ☐ ☐ and must not adversely affect an incarcerated person's health (c) Administrative separation may be used for 505.1.1 Definitions, Administrative incarcerated people who have: Separation (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in The subsections of this regulation are nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the addressed in this section of the custody safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and policy. 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. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of 505.10 Log Procedures administrative separation to obtain the objective of • Incarcerated person's name protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility • Incarcerated person's booking number staff. • Classification status • Housing assignment • Date and time initially housed • Date and time of entry and exit from the cell • Reason for the special housing • Anticipated time of removal ☒ ☐ ☐ •Medical, psychological, or behavioral considerations • Counseling for behavior • Removal date and time from special housing BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of recent Classification records documenting individuals placed in/out of restrictive housing and determined compliance with this regulation. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 505.7 Review of Status evaluation of the need to continue placement in The Watch Commander or the classification administrative separation. officer shall review the status of all incarcerated persons who are housed in restrictive housing units and designated for administrative separation or protective custody. This review shall occur every 30 days. The review should include information about these incarcerated persons to ☒ ☐ ☐ determine whether their status in administrative separation and protective custody is still warranted. BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of recent Classification Review records for individuals placed in/out of restrictive housing and determined compliance with this regulation. Regular updates were documented. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 518 Safety and Sobering Cells 518.1.1 Definitions The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety Cell - An enhanced protective housing 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who designed to minimize the risk of injury or display behavior which results in the destruction of destruction of property used for incarcerated property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to persons who display behavior that reveals self or others. intent to cause physical harm to themselves ☒ ☐ ☐ or others or to destroy property, or who are in need of a separate cell for any reason, until suitable housing is available. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Safety Cell Placement incident reports dated between June 2024 and February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 518.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and (a)Placement of an incarcerated person into procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate a safety cell requires approval of the Watch ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell Commander or the Responsible Physician. to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment 518.2 Policy or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 518.3 Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or (a) Placement of an incarcerated person into ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be a safety cell requires approval of the Watch reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Commander or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as (h) A medical assessment of the incarcerated possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of person in the safety cell shall occur as soon placement in the safety cell. The person shall be as possible, but not more than 12 hours from medically cleared for continued retention, referral to the time of placement. The person shall be advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a medically cleared for continued assessment, minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. referral to advanced treatment, or removed from the safety cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed Safety Cell Observations Logs and determined medical staff were involved or notified during placement and within 12 hours thereafter for compliance with this regulation. During the onsite inspection, medical staff confirmed they were present for placement and conducted checks every four to six hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health (i) A mental health assessment shall be care staff shall obtain a mental health conducted as soon as possible, but not more opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ than 12 hours from an incarcerated person's placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon placement. The mental health professional's as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. recommendations shall be documented. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least (c) A safety check consisting of direct visual twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation that is sufficient to assess the lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be incarcerated person's well-being and documented. behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Safety Cell Observation Logs dated between October 2024 and January 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. The staff conducted the majority of safety checks within 15 minutes of the previous safety check. BSCC staff provided technical assistance and best practice recommendations for some safety checks that exceeded 15 minutes. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Procedures shall be established to assure (e) Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. be given the opportunity to have fluids (water, juices) at least hourly….Each time an incarcerated person is provided the opportunity to drink fluids will be documented on the safety cell log. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Incarcerated persons will be provided meals during each meal period….All meals provided to incarcerated persons in safety cells will be documented on the safety cell log. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to (d) Incarcerated persons should be permitted retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably to remain normally clothed or should be designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal provided a safety suit, except in cases where privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's the incarcerated person has demonstrated safety or to the security of the facility are documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ that clothing articles may pose a risk to the incarcerated person's safety or the facility. In these cases, the reasons for not providing clothing shall be documented on the safety cell log. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 518 Safety and Sobering Cells 518.1.1 Definitions The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of minimize the risk of injury by falling or incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being ☒ ☐ ☐ intoxicated from any substance, and who require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Sobering Cell placement incident reports from 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon 518.4 Sobering Cell Procedures as they are able to continue the admission process or are (d) Incarcerated persons will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the sobering cell when they no longer ☒ ☐ ☐ pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over (c) Qualified healthcare professionals shall six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody assess the medical condition of the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent incarcerated person in the sobering cell at medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ least every six hours. Only incarcerated regulations. persons who continue to need the protective housing of a sobering cell will continue to be detained in such housing. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the (b) A safety check consisting of direct visual sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half observation that is sufficient to assess the hour. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of sobering cell observation logs dated between August 2024 and February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. Staff conducted the majority of safety checks no less than every half hour. BSCC staff provided technical assistance during the onsite inspection regarding a few safety checks that exceeded thirty minutes. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities 602.3 Jail Administrator Responsibilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The Jail Administrator, in coordination with responsible physician, shall develop written policies and the Responsible Physician and the ADA procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Coordinator (see the Accessibility - Facility appropriate classification and housing, protection, and and Equipment Policy), will establish written nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with procedures to assess and reasonably developmental disabilities. accommodate disabilities of incarcerated persons. The health authority or designee shall contact the (i) Identifying and evaluating all incarcerated regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or persons with developmental disabilities, confirmed to have a developmental disability for the including contacting the regional center to ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of assist with diagnosis and/or treatment within such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 24 hours of identification, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of Restraints This policy shall apply to the use of specific The facility administrator, in cooperation with the types of restraints, such as four/five-point responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restraints, and similar restraint systems, as devices. Restraint devices include any devices which well as all other restraints, including immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this such restraints are used to restrain any section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or incarcerated person for prolonged periods. other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility During the onsite inspection, supervisory staff manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated advised they hadn’t used restraints within this person in restraints to responsible health care staff. inspection cycle. Compliance is determined through policy review. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: This facility has a Pro Straint Chair and the ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; WRAP restraint device. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in 512.7 Availability of CPR Equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; (d) Incarcerated persons in restraints shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ housed either alone or in an area designated for restrained persons. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.6 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation (5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the (a)Restraints shall not be used as following requirements: punishment, placed around a person's neck, (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ or applied in a way that is likely to cause or as a substitute for treatment. undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 512.2 Policy incarcerated people who display behavior which It is the policy of this department that ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an restraints shall be used only to prevent self- intent to cause physical harm to self or others. injury, injury to others, or property damage. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation restrictive methods, including verbal de- techniques, have been attempted and are deemed escalation techniques, have been attempted ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective. and are deemed ineffective in controlling the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Excluding short-term use to gain immediate restraints only with the approval of the facility control, placing an incarcerated person in a manager, the facility watch commander, or restraint chair or other restraints for extended responsible health care staff; continued retention periods requires approval from the Jail shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Administrator or the authorized designee ☒ ☐ ☐ prior to taking action. The medical staff shall be called to observe the application of the restraints, when feasible, prior to the application or as soon as practicable after the application, and to check the incarcerated person for adequate circulation. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (h) Continuous direct visual observation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention (i) Within one hour of placement in restraints, shall be secured within one hour from the time of a qualified healthcare professional shall ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. document an opinion regarding the placement and retention of the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within (j) As soon as practicable, but within four four hours of placement. hours of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be medically assessed to determine whether the person ☒ ☐ ☐ has a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior. The medical assessment shall be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be (f) Staff members shall conduct continuous conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure direct face-to-face observation at least twice that the restraints are properly employed, and to every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated check the incarcerated person's physical person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ well-being and behavior. 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. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in (k) If the Jail Administrator, or the authorized consultation with responsible health care staff designee, in consultation with responsible determines that an incarcerated person cannot be health care staff determines that the safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person cannot be safely person shall be taken to a medical facility for further removed from restraints after eight hours, the evaluation. person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use (l) Where applicable, the Jail Administrator the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended shall use the restraint device manufacturer's ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. recommended maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the The use of restraints for purposes other than placement in restraints shall be documented and for the controlled movement or transportation shall be video recorded unless exigent of an incarcerated person shall be circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documented on appropriate logs and shall be documentation shall include: the reason for video recorded unless exigent circumstances placement; person authorizing placement; names of prevent staff from doing so. The staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; documentation shall include, at a minimum, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the duration of placement. the type of restraint used, when it was applied, a detailed description of why the restraint was needed, the name of the person authorizing placement, names of staff involved in the placement, any injuries sustained, when the restraints were removed and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 512.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons Restraints will not be used on incarcerated The facility administrator, in cooperation with the persons who are known to be pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and unless based on an individualized ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant determination that restraints are reasonably people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the necessary for the legitimate safety and policy shall include reference to the following: security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Incarcerated persons who are known to be in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg backs or placed in waist restraints or leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. irons. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 512.9.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination No incarcerated person who is in labor, of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons, the safety and security of the incarcerated person, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the staff, or the public. the body. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when medical who is currently responsible for the medical care of staff responsible for the medical care of the an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical pregnant incarcerated person determines ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery that the removal of restraints is medically or termination of the pregnancy determines that the necessary. removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, pregnant incarcerated person should be ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated advised of the policies and procedures pregnant people. regarding the restraint of pregnant persons. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 519 Biological Samples This policy provides guidelines for the (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized collection of biological samples from those law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel incarcerated persons required to provide including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to samples upon conviction and/or arrest for collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or certain offenses. This policy does not apply to palm print impressions from individuals who are required biological samples collected at a crime scene to provide such samples, specimens or impressions or taken from a person in conjunction with a pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal investigation. Nor does it apply to following written or oral request. biological samples collected from those required to register, for example, as sex offenders. Agency staff advised they have not used force to collect DNA during this inspection cycle. Compliance determined through policy review. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 519.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional If an incarcerated person refuses to employee, faced with similar facts and ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperate with the sample collection process, circumstances, would consider necessary and correctional officers should attempt to identify reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. the reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance without resorting to using force. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by See above. 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 Force will not be used in the collection of authorization of the facility watch commander or samples except as authorized by court order designee on duty. The authorization shall include or approval of legal counsel and only with the ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was approval of the Watch Commander. asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 519.5.1 Video Recording extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including If the use of force includes a cell extraction, audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. the extraction shall also be video recorded, The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the including audio. The video recording shall be length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the ☒ ☐ ☐ retained by the facility in accordance with use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the established records retention schedules. tape shall be retained administratively. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained by the jail administration. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility allows access to a GED/High plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an School Diploma program. education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the It is the policy of this department to provide appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator educational and vocational programs to all shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible incarcerated persons subject to available resources. schedule, space, personnel, and other resource constraints. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall vocational, or both, education of housed people. appoint an Incarcerated Person Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Coordinator, who shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the incarcerated person educational and vocational program. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1005.7 Eligibility Requirements established. Modified academic or vocational Educational/vocational programming (other opportunities may be provided based on sound security than televised courses) may be offered to practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules ☒ ☐ ☐ sentenced and pretrial persons. The Sheriff and regulations. shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for participation for incarcerated persons of each gender. 1062 VISITING 1010 Visitation 1010.3 Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Jail Administrator shall develop written written policies and procedures, which include the procedures for incarcerated person visiting, following requirements: which shall provide for as many visits and (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitors as facility schedules, space, and (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility ☒ ☐ ☐ number of personnel will reasonably allow, schedules, space, and number of personnel will with no fewer visits allowed than specified by allow. 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. This facility offers each module two different days for visits, with a time frame in the morning and in the evening. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 1010.5 Visiting Schedule hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made The Jail Administrator shall designate a available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. person to develop a schedule for incarcerated person visitation that includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Each ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall receive a copy of the visitation schedule in the incarcerated person handbook at orientation. The visiting hours will also be posted in the public area of the facility. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV 1010.3 Procedures facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the visitation schedule ☒ ☐ ☐ person each week. for this facility, and it showed there were time slots for two 30-minute visits twice per week in compliance with this regulation. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 1010.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Any visitation that is denied or terminated manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled early, on the reasonable grounds that the visit visits and document such review. may endanger the security of the facility, shall ☒ ☐ ☐ have the actions and reasons documented. A copy of the documentation will be placed into the incarcerated person's file and another copy will be forwarded to the Jail Administrator. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 1010.7 General Visitation Rules section shall include provision for visitation by minor A maximum of two adults and two children will children of the incarcerated person. be permitted to visit an incarcerated person at ☒ ☐ ☐ any one time. Children visiting incarcerated persons must be deemed age appropriate by the parent or guardian accompanying the child. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 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) 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 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: Visits for this facility depend on the incarcerated person’s assigned module; Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). however, there are two different days with a morning and evening option for visitation. Mode of visitation; Non-contact barrier visits and video visits. Visitation hours; Morning and afternoon visitation times, depends on the module. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Incarcerated people are allowed two thirty- minute visits per week. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Discipline or behavioral issues may restrict visitation. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 Mail Incarcerated persons may, at their own The facility administrator shall develop written policies expense, send and receive mail without and procedures for correspondence which provide that: restrictions on quantity, provided it does not ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors, or other incarcerated person may send or receive; incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable disruption to the orderly operation of the facility. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail by read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Staff manager or designee approves; The incoming correspondence may be read ☒ ☐ ☐ as frequently as deemed necessary to maintain security or monitor a particular problem. (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 1008.4 Confidential Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Incarcerated persons may correspond member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and confidentially with courts, legal counsel, the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ officials of this department, elected officials, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail the Department of Corrections, jail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money inspectors, government officials, or officers of orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; the court. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1008.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials and eight sheets of paper each week to permit (a) At least four pre-stamped envelopes for correspondence with family members and friends but correspondence with family and friends without limitation on the number of postage paid (b) At least eight sheets of writing paper envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive an amount of pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper sufficient to maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ communication with courts, legal counsel, officials of this department, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, and officials of the Board of State and Community Corrections. There shall be no limitation on the number of postage-paid envelopes and sheets of paper permitted for correspondence to the indigent incarcerated person's attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 Library Services The Jail Administrator or the authorized The facility administrator shall develop written policies designee is responsible for the administration and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV of the library services and should appoint a facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined capable member to serve as librarian to run by the facility administrator. The library service shall the daily library operations. The library include access to the following resources via paper services shall include access via paper documents or through electronic media and include documents or through electronic media to ☒ ☐ ☐ current information on community services and legal reference materials, current information resources, and religious, educational, legal reference on community services and resources, and material and recreational reading material. religious, educational, and recreational reading material. Library services and book exchanges are available anytime during the assigned recreation/out-of-cell time. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time It is the policy of this department to provide (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall incarcerated persons with access to exercise develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of opportunities, exercise equipment, and out of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of cell time activities in accordance with state seven days to include: laws or requirements. At least three hours per week of exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities shall be provided and at least seven hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days for recreation. This facility is cell housing, each module is offered an hour and a half two days per week for outdoor recreation. The dayroom is available daily 8 am – 10 pm. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of recreation yard logs dated between January – February 2025 for incarcerated people in administrative separation housing and determined compliance with these regulations. BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of recreation yard logs dated between January and February 2025 for administration ☒ ☐ ☐ separation, protective custody, and general population incarcerated people and determined compliance with this regulation. Housing units were offered two opportunities for recreation yards in a seven-day period. During the onsite inspection BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people and the majority said they have the opportunity for outside exercise twice a week for over an hour. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. The general population has access to the dayroom daily from 8 am to 10 pm, barring any necessity to be in their cells. BSCC staff reviewed recreation and out-of-cell time logs for individuals housed in administrative ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation and determined compliance with this regulation. The majority of individuals were offered time out of their cell multiple times during a seven-day period for compliance with this regulation. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1004.6 Security and Supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and WRITINGS Periodicals (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy develop written policies and procedures which will permit and prohibited by the Jail Administrator, incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any incarcerated persons are permitted to book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for purchase, receive, and read any book, distribution by the United States Postal Service. The newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator shall develop and implement a distribution by the U. S. Postal Service. written plan to make available a current newspaper or Publications, magazines, or newspapers other like source, including a non-English language shall be accepted only if they are mailed alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested directly from the publisher to a named people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the incarcerated person. A current newspaper in right of a facility administrator to: general circulation or other like source, including a non-English alternative shall be made available to interested people. (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; Periodicals 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Obscene publications or writings and mail matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, containing information concerning where or riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any how such matter may be obtained; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against material that would have a tendency to incite children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any ☒ ☐ ☐ an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of other form of violence; any material that weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other would have a tendency to incite crimes unlawful activity; against children; any material concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; any material containing information on the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives or any other unlawful activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail By received by an incarcerated person; and Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Assigned staff should open and inspect all incoming and outgoing general mail of current incarcerated persons. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1008.3 Mail Generally periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may However, incarcerated persons are only have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one allowed to store a limited amount of mail in time. their cells as determined by the Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrator. Excess mail will be stored with the incarcerated person's personal property and returned at the incarcerated person's release. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons housed in general and procedures which allow access to a telephone or population will be permitted reasonable communication device beyond those telephone calls access to public telephones at scheduled which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. times in the dayrooms for collect calls unless Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by such access may cause an unsafe situation others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be for the facility, staff, or other incarcerated provided access to the appropriate telecommunication persons. The Jail Administrator shall ensure device which will facilitate communication. Such devices a notice is conspicuously posted near the may include but are not limited to videophones, ☒ ☐ ☐ phones, informing incarcerated persons that teletypewriters, or third-party communications non-attorney calls may be monitored and assistance. An individual’s access to telephone recorded. communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so Teletypewriter or other communication is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. devices (e.g., videophones, third-party communications assistant) will be made available to persons who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having, hearing or speech impairments to allow them equivalent telephone access as those without these disabilities. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Access to Courts and Counsel Access to courts and legal counsel may occur The facility administrator shall develop written policies through court-appointed counsel, attorney, or ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have legal assistant visits, telephone access to the court and to legal counsel. conversations, or written communication. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ indigent incarcerated persons for legal communications and correspondence. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person can share legal documents. Telephones that enable confidential attorney-client calls. 1069 ORIENTATION 503 Handbook and Orientation To assist with the incarcerated person's (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator transition into a custody environment, the shall develop written policies and procedures for the orientation will be both written and verbal implementation of a program for people newly admitted (including video orientation if available) and to the facility designed to orient them at the time of include the following topics, supplemented by placement in a living area. a more detailed incarcerated person handbook that will be provided to each ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. During the onsite inspection, agency supervision provided a copy of the Incarcerated Person Handbook for review. The handbook included the necessary information for compliance with these regulations. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ may be supplemented with video orientation. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation In addition to English, orientation information information to each person, including those with will be provided in the most commonly used disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English languages for the incarcerated person proficiency (LEP). population. The Jail Administrator should consider enlisting the assistance of volunteers who are qualified and proficient in both English and the language in which they are providing translation assistance to translate the orientation information. Use of outside translation sources may also be considered. 503.4 Orientation For Incarcerated Persons Who Are Non-Readers, Visually Impaired, Or ☒ ☐ ☐ Have A Hearing Disability Incarcerated persons who cannot read, are visually impaired, or have intellectual, psychiatric, or speech disabilities, or limited reading skills shall have the materials read to them by a staff member or presented to them using audible recorded media (28 CFR 115.16). Incarcerated persons who have hearing disabilities shall be provided with interpretation services. Reasonable efforts should be made by the staff to assist the incarcerated person in understanding the information. Such a program shall be published and include, but not 503.3 Initial Orientation be limited to, the following: (b) ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage This policy addresses all sections of this rules; regulation. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) programs and activities available and method of (g) ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and (l) ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and (j) ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1000 Programs and Services The Imperial County Sheriff's Office will make The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall available to incarcerated persons a variety of develop written policies and procedures which facilitate programs and services subject to resources cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies and security concerns. Programs and for individual or family social service programs for services offered for the benefit of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the incarcerated persons may include social services and resources available in the community and services, faith-based services, out of cell may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service activities, library access, delivery. educational/vocational training, alcohol and drug abuse recovery programs, and leisure time activities. The range and source of such services shall be at the 1000.3 Programs Coordinator discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Responsibilities (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: The following programs are available to (1) individual, group or family counseling; individuals incarcerated in the Imperial (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; County Jails: Inside/Out College Class, (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; English as a Second Language (ESL), Moral (4) vocational testing and counseling; Reconation Therapy (MRT), Dialectical ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; Behavior Therapy (DBT), Substance Use (6) discharge and reentry planning; Disorder Therapy (SUD), Imperial Pathways (c) referral to community resources and programs; Charter School, General Educational (d) reentry planning and service development; Development (GED), Work Program, and (e) legal assistance; Religious Services. (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 610 Voting This policy establishes the requirement for The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced providing eligible incarcerated persons the incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunity to vote during elections, pursuant written policies and procedures whereby the county to election statutes. registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1014 Religious Programs It is the policy of this department to permit The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility incarcerated persons to engage in the lawful shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ practices and observances of their sincerely opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in held religious beliefs consistent with the religious services, practices, and counseling on a legitimate governmental objectives of the voluntary basis. facility. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 609 Grievances It is the policy of this department that any (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and incarcerated person may file a grievance Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall relating to conditions of confinement, which develop written policies and procedures whereby all includes release date, housing, medical care, incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions out of cell time opportunities, classification of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; actions, disciplinary actions, program classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation, telephone and mail use participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; procedures, visiting procedures, and and food, clothing, and bedding. allegations of sexual abuse. Such policies and procedures shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of grievances and appeals dated between February and March 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. During the onsite inspection, agency supervision explained that incarcerated people submit ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances via the tablet. Once they submit the grievance all correctional staff are notified allowing the grievance to be handled at the lowest level. If it cannot be resolved, it is escalated via the chain of command. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people, and the majority had not submitted a grievance; however, there were a couple of complaints stating medical grievances went unanswered. I spoke with facility medical staff, and they stated the majority of grievances received are requests. When they receive legitimate grievances, they research the person’s medical history, work with the medical provider, and resolve the issue as quickly as they can. (1) a grievance form; 609.3 Access to the Grievance System Incarcerated persons will receive information concerning the grievance procedure during ☒ ☐ ☐ the orientation process. Information will also be contained in the incarcerated persons handbook. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a (a) A grievance form or instructions for grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐ registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant dates. (3) a process for submission and handling of (b) A process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; anonymous grievances. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest (c) Instructions for the resolution of the appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level. (5) appeal to the next level of review; (d) The appeal process to the next level of ☒ ☐ ☐ review. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each (e) Written reasons for denial of a grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; at each level of review. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response (f) A provision for a non-automated initial within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ response within a reasonable time limit which a period of 15 calendar days; shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction (g) A provision for resolving questions of ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; jurisdiction within the facility. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, (h) Provisions for providing a copy of the appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance, appeal, response, and related incarcerated person; and, documents to the incarcerated person. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct 609.5 Review of Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and The Jail Administrator or the authorized ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. designee shall conduct a quarterly review of grievances, responses, and appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: 609.4.5 Frivolous Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Incarcerated persons shall use the grievance control the submission of an excessive number of process only for legitimate problems or grievances. complaints. If there is concern that an ☒ ☐ incarcerated person is abusing the grievance process, the person shall be informed that continued behavior may result in disciplinary action. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline It is the policy of this department to maintain Wherever discipline is administered, each facility written general categories of prohibited administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary incarcerated person behavior that are clear, actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. consistent, and uniformly applied. Written rules and guidelines will be made available to Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy all incarcerated persons. They will include a should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, process for resolving minor infractions and a Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. hearing process for a more serious breach of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts shall be documented with an appropriate criminal report or referred to the investigations unit. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of disciplinary hearing reports and discipline appeals dated between October 2024 and February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 600.3.2 Posting and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing The Jail Administrator or the authorized units and the booking area or issued to each person upon designee is responsible for conspicuously ☒ ☐ ☐ booking. posting notices about rules, disciplinary procedures, and actions in a conspicuous location. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable For those individuals with limited literacy, to read English, and for persons with disabilities, unable to read English, and for persons with provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them disabilities, provisions shall be made for staff ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an to instruct them verbally or provide them with understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary material in an understandable form. procedures and actions. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures PERSONS Disciplinary actions that may be imposed for minor rule violations include (15 CCR 1081): Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. • Counseling the incarcerated person The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following regarding expected conduct. elements: • Assignment to extra work detail. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- • Removal from work detail (without losing ☒ ☐ ☐ conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may work time credits). impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to • Loss of television, telephone, and/or television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less commissary privileges for a period not to than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation exceed 24 hours. and supervisory approval. • Lockdown in the incarcerated person's assigned cell or confinement in the incarcerated person's bunk area for a period not to exceed 24 hours. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 600.4.1 Multiple Minor Rule Violations or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing The staff member who learned of the rule by the staff member observing the act and submitted to violation shall write and submit a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such report, along with all relevant evidence, to the violations may include, but are not limited to: Watch Commander prior to the end of the shift unless otherwise approved by the Facility Commander or on-call manager. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 600.7 Hearing Officer authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to The hearing officer should be a qualified impose such consequences. supervisor or suitably trained designee who ☒ ☐ ☐ will have the responsibility and authority to rule on charges of incarcerated person rule violations. The hearing officer shall also have the power to impose actions. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are The hearing officer shall not investigate nor involved in the charges. preside over any incarcerated person disciplinary hearing on cases where the ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing officer was a witness or was directly involved in the incident that generated the complaint. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 600.6 Notifications shall be acted on with the following provisions and within An incarcerated person charged with a major specified timeframes: rule violation shall be given a written ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice description of the incident and the rules of the violation(s), shall be provided to the violated at least 24 hours prior to a incarcerated person. disciplinary hearing. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 600.6 Notifications hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Unless waived in writing by the incarcerated after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary person, hearings may not be held in less than officer and the incarcerated person has been 24 hours from the time of notification. informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time ☒ ☐ ☐ 600.8 Hearing Procedures through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, Hearings may be postponed or continued for or for good cause. a reasonable period of time for good cause. Reasons for postponement or continuance shall be documented and forwarded to the Jail Administrator. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 600.8 Hearing Procedure appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Incarcerated persons charged with major rule present witnesses and documentary evidence. The violations are entitled to be present at a incarcerated person shall have access to staff or hearing unless waived in writing or excluded assistance when they have limited literacy, or the because their behavior poses a threat to issues are complex. facility safety, security, and order. 600.8.1 Evidence Accused incarcerated persons have the right ☒ ☐ ☐ to make a statement, present evidence, and call witnesses at the hearing. 600.8.2 Staff Assistance A staff member shall be assigned to assist an incarcerated person who is incapable of self- representation at a disciplinary hearing due to limited literacy, developmental disabilities, language barriers, or mental status. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 600.5 Investigations hours after an incarcerated person has been Investigations involving major rule violations informed of the charge(s) in writing. should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial report and completed in sufficient time for the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person to have a disciplinary hearing, which is required within 72 hours of the time the incarcerated person was informed, in writing, of the charges. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 600.8.4 Report of Findings charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and All disciplinary hearing reports and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ dispositions shall be reviewed by the Jail manager or designee. Administrator or the authorized designee soon after the final disposition. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a The hearing officer shall write a report written statement by the fact-finders about the regarding the decision and detailing the evidence relied on and the reasons for the evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept action. A copy of the report shall be provided pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ to the incarcerated person. The original shall be filed with the record of the proceedings. All documentation related to the disciplinary process shall be retained and a copy should be placed in the incarcerated person's file. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals supervisor on all disciplinary action. Incarcerated persons wishing to appeal the decision of the hearing officer must do so in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing within five days of the decision. All appeals will be forwarded to the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee for review. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer but not be limited to the following: shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a •Loss of privileges progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of • Extra work detail discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours following: • Removal from work details (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Forfeiture of work time credits earned under (b) Extra work detail. Penal Code § 4019 (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. • Forfeiture of good time credits earned under (d) Removal from work details. Penal Code § 4019 (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal • Disciplinary detention Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions The U.S. and state constitutions expressly The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment, prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary disciplinary actions shall not include corporal actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, group punishment when punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Disciplinary separation shall be considered (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option an option of last resort and as a response to of last resort and as a response to the most serious and the most serious and threatening behavior, threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and for the shortest time possible, and with the with the least restrictive conditions possible. least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 601 Disciplinary Separation 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Disciplinary separation in excess of 30 days facility manager before the disciplinary separation shall be reviewed by the Jail Administrator status is continued. This review shall include a before the discipline is imposed. The review consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☒ ☐ ☐ shall include a consultation with health care continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until staff. Such reviews shall continue at least the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall every 15 days thereafter until the disciplinary be documented. status has ended. These reviews shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 601.4.1 Medication, Clothing, and Personal the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Items 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Incarcerated persons placed in disciplinary issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles separation are considered special 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be management incarcerated persons and shall deprived of them through any portion of the day not be denied prescribed medication. except that those incarcerated persons who engage Special management incarcerated persons in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be will be provided with clothing that identifies deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a their status… ☒ ☐ ☐ person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall Incarcerated persons in disciplinary be reviewed by the facility manager or designee separation shall not be deprived of bedding or during each 24-hour period. clothing except in cases where the incarcerated person destroys such articles or uses them to attempt suicide. The decision to continue to deprive the incarcerated person of these articles must be made by the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee and reviewed every 24 hours. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or 601.6 Mental Health medical staff determine that an individual has serious If after placement in separation, mental health mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall or medical staff determine an incarcerated be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐ person to have a serious mental illness or an upon this determination. intellectual disability, the person shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person In no case shall any incarcerated person or or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of group of incarcerated persons be delegated punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ the authority to punish any other incarcerated of incarcerated people. person or group of incarcerated persons. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy, be used disciplinary purposes. for disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the No incarcerated person may be deprived of implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of the implements necessary to maintain an ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these acceptable level of personal hygiene. regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ measure. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the violated correspondence regulations, in which case incarcerated person has violated correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 correspondence regulations, in which case ☒ ☐ ☐ hours, without the review and approval of the facility correspondence other than legal mail may be manager. suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Jail Administrator. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be In no case shall access to the courts and/or suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.3.3 Rule Violation Reports California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept all disciplinary actions administered be of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This documented. This requirement may be requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation violation reports and report of the disposition of each. reports, including the disposition of each ☒ ☐ ☐ violation (15 CCR 1084). BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of disciplinary hearing reports and discipline appeals dated between October 2024 and February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 710 Medical Screening DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING It is the policy of this department that a medical screening be performed on all (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the incarcerated persons upon arrival at the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall intake area to ensure that existing, emergent, develop a written plan to address the identification, and urgent health care, dental, or mental treatment, control and follow-up management of health needs are identified, risks are tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan assessed, and incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, contagious and communicable diseases are identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical properly classified and housed for their health evaluation, treatment responsibilities during and the health of the general population. incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall 714 Communicable Diseases 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 714.3.7 Data Collection and Reporting shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the The health authority shall be responsible for county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ensuring the systematic collection and procedures in conformance with applicable state and analysis of data to assist in the identification ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: of problems, epidemics, or clusters of (1) The types of communicable diseases to be nosocomial infections. All reportable illnesses reported; as defined by the public health department shall be reported as required. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated 714.3.6 Employee Training persons and custody staff; The Responsible Physician or the authorized designee shall provide education to all correctional staff who have contact with infected incarcerated persons during the ☒ ☐ ☐ initial employee orientation and annually thereafter. 714.3.9 Transmission-Based Precautions Incarcerated persons shall receive training on the disease transmission process and will be provided with appropriate barrier devices. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 714.3.8 Standard Precautions presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ 714.3.9 Transmission-Based Precautions exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 714.3.2 Identification medical needs, and safety of the affected Any incarcerated person suspected of having incarcerated persons; a communicable disease will be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional as soon as reasonably practicable. Incarcerated persons suspected of having communicable diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ will be appropriately isolated until disease confirmation and the period of communicability is determined. Long-term housing consideration will be based upon the classification status as well as the behavior, medical needs, and safety of incarcerated persons and staff. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person 714.7.6 Source Testing that address the limits of confidentiality; and, 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ Test results from persons who may have been the source of an exposure are to be kept confidential as well. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the 714.5 Employee Exposure Control possible exposure of custody staff to a 714.7 Post-Exposure Reporting and Follow- ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. Up Requirements 714.7.2 Supervisor Reporting Requirements 1211 SICK CALL 702 Non-Emergency Health Care It is the policy of this department to provide The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health daily access to qualified healthcare authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, professionals in order for incarcerated which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons persons to request medical services. or provision made that any incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ requesting medical/mental health attention be given such During the onsite inspection, medical staff attention. advised they are onsite 24/7 for emergencies and sick calls are Monday through Friday. Incarcerated persons were interviewed and stated they did not have a delay when needing emergency medical care. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 900 Food Services 900.9 Meal Service Procedure In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Meals shall be served at least three times those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall during each 24-hour period. At least one meal be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one must include hot food. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ There must be no more than 14 hours must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 between a substantial evening meal and hours pass between evening and morning meals. breakfast. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined 900.6 Therapeutic Diets above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Incarcerated persons must be provided a actual consumption of each meal except for those on minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has meal. prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall a regularly scheduled meal must be provided be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. Approved snacks should be served to meal. incarcerated persons on medical diets in less ☒ ☐ ☐ than the 14-hour period if prescribed by the Responsible Physician or registered dietitian. Incarcerated persons on medical or therapeutic meals who miss their regularly scheduled meal will be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 807.4.2 Clothing Issue The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to An incarcerated person admitted to the facility incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ The issue of clothing appropriate to the (a) Clean socks and footwear; climate for incarcerated persons… During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff observed clothing was clean and free of holes or tears. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free All issued and exchanged clothing shall be of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, fitted, durable, and easily laundered and free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more of holes or tears, and substantially free of compatible with their gender identity and gender stains. Individuals shall be able to select the expression. garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 805 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING It is the policy of this department that vermin and pests be controlled within the facility. The There shall be written policies and procedures developed Jail Administrator or the authorized designee by the facility administrator to control contamination shall be responsible for developing and and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s implementing this policy, in cooperation with personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, ☒ ☐ ☐ the Responsible Physician and the local disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to public health entity, for the sanitation and eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. control of vermin and pests, and to establish medical protocols for treating incarcerated person clothing, personal effects, and living areas, with specific guidelines for treating an infested incarcerated person. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff hygiene items. observed personal care packs. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons as napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐ requested at no cost and no maximum maximum allowance. allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Each incarcerated person held more than 24 supply themself with the following personal care items, hours who does not have the following because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, personal care items because of either ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: indigency or the absence of an incarcerated (a) Toothbrush, person canteen shall be issued the following items. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Personal care items shall be issued within the hours of housing assignment. first 12 hours of a housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share personal care items or disposable razors. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when The hair care services area shall be shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected maintained and kept clean according to the between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of the state or local board of State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections barbering and cosmetology and the health 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of department standards. Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Incarcerated persons will be allowed to upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every shower upon assignment to a housing unit ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. and at least every other day thereafter, or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Absent exigent circumstances, no person prohibited from showering at least every other day shall be prohibited from showering at least following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is every other day following assignment to a prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it shall designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be be approved by the Jail Administrator or the documented. authorized designee, and the reasons for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 607 Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Each housing unit has hair care supplies. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 607.3.1 Hair Care Services identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Incarcerated persons shall generally be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at permitted to receive hair care services once least once a month. The facility administrator may per month after being in custody for at least suspend this requirement in relation to people who are 30 days. considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 607.4 Shaving Incarcerated persons may shave daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ An incarcerated person may be denied access to razors if they appear to be a danger to themself or others, or if such access may jeopardize the safety and security of the facility. Incarcerated persons may be restricted from significantly altering their appearance for reasons of identification in court. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services method approved by the State Board of Barbering and The hair care services area shall be Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, maintained and kept clean according to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of requirements of the state or local board of Regulations. barbering and cosmetology and the health department standards. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 807.4.1 Bedding Issue (b) The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who This policy addresses all sections of this ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be regulation. limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Upon entering a living area of the Imperial (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. County Sheriff's Office jail, every incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person who is expected to remain overnight shall be issued bedding and linens… Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE It is the policy of the Department to maintain a safe and sanitary facility. To accomplish this The facility administrator shall develop written policies goal, the Department will maintain a written and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable plan that contains schedules and procedures level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the for conducting weekly and monthly sanitation facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule inspections of the facility. of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance which may be found. It is the policy of this department to maintain a sanitation and preventive maintenance schedule to keep the facility clean and in good ☒ ☐ ☐ repair. During the onsite inspection, facility supervision explained there are three to four maintenance workers on site daily for issues and repairs. There is not a tracking system for smaller maintenance issues; however, if there is a bigger issue it is addressed by the Public Works Department. For those issues they submit a Service Request Form. The staff provided a random selection of Service Request Forms dated between October 2024 and February 2025 for BSCC review. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, BSCC staff reviewed the Public Health Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Department’s inspection of this facility and ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the found compliance. health authority. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be Minors are not held in this facility. subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES 2B 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 3B 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 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B 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; ☐ ☐ ☒ 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0880 FACILITY: Imperial Adult Regional Fac. TYPE: II RC: 276 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Booking 0B 1-3 Holding 1976 3 - (13) (39) 14.0 X 9.4 1 - 1 1 2 Notes: These cells have two 10’ benches. The agency installed intercoms in 2024. 4 Holding 1976 1 - (12) (12) 9.6 X 12.0 1 - 1 1 1 Note: This cell has a 16’ bench 4. This cell has an intercom. 5 Holding 2005 1 - (10) (10) 9.6 X 12.5 1 - 1 1 Historical Note: Until 2005, the agency used this cell as their breathalyzer/mugshot room. They removed the equipment and changed the cell door to utilize it as a holding cell. In 2024, they installed an intercom. 1-2 Safety 1976 2 - (1) (2) 7.0 X 9.3 1 - - - - 6-7 Holding 1976 2 - (9) (18) 9.4 X 10.8 1 - 1 1 S.U. Detox 1976 1 - (7) (7) 12.0 X 9.4 1 - 1 1 - Court Holding 1976 2 - (0) (0) 11.0 X 9.9 1 - 1 1 - Note: These court holding cells are in their own hallway and are no longer in use. They are attached to what used to be a courtroom but is now a classroom. Outpatient Housing 1B Medical Wait Holding 1976 1 - (10) (10) 9.4 X 16.0 - - - - - Note: This cell is outside the medical area in the hallway across from central control. It does not have fixtures. It has one 9’04” bench and four thick plastic chairs. Male Dorm 1976 1 5 (5) (5) Irregular 1 - 1 1 1 Male Med Iso 1976 1 1 (1) (1) Irregular 1 - 1 1 10’ x 7’ Note: This is a negative airflow isolation cell accessible inside the dorm. (This cell was occupied during inspection, sq ft TBD) Female Dorm 1976 1 3 (5) (5) Irregular 1 - 1 1 1 Female Med Iso 1976 1 1 (1) (1) Irregular 1 - 1 1 8’ x 10’ Note: This is a negative airflow isolation cell accessible inside the dorm. (this cell was occupied during inspection, sq ft TBD) *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. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac II CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Housing 2B Historical Note: February 2000, the agency added a second bunk to all single cells. 2001 is the least restrictive regulation, allowing for an increase of rated capacity to 276. Note: 2024 inspection – dayroom measurements taken. A Single 1976 8 16 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom is 30’10” x 12”01” = 372 sq. ft. / 10ppl at a time. B Single 1976 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom is 31’02” x 11’10” = 368 sq. ft. / 10 ppl at a time. 2025-Some cells did not have desks C Single 1976 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 2 Note: Dayroom: 32’8” x 28’02” = 920 sq. ft. / 26 ppl at a time. D Single 1976 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 2 Note: Dayroom 32’7” x 27’09” = 904 sq. ft. / 25 ppl at a time. E Single 1976 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 2 Note: Dayroom: 32’8” x 28’02” = 920 sq. ft. / 26 ppl at a time. F Single 1976 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 2 Note: Dayroom: 32’8” x 28’02” = 920 sq. ft. / 26 ppl at a time. G Single 1976 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 2 Note: Dayroom: 32’8” x 28’02” = 920 sq. ft. / 26 ppl at a time. H Single 1976 20 40 32 32 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 2 Note: Dayroom: 32’8” x 28’02” = 920 sq. ft. / 26 ppl at a time. I Single 1976 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom: 30’09” x 13’10” = 425 sq. ft. / 12 ppl at a time. 2025-Some cells do not have desks. J Single 1976 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom: 30’09” x 13’10” = 425 sq. ft. / 12 ppl at a time. K Single 1976 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom: 30”9” x 11’2” = 343 sq. ft. / 9 ppl at a time. L Single 1976 10 20 14 14 7.0 X 10.0 1 - 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom: 30”9” x 11’2” = 343 sq. ft. / 9 ppl at a time. *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. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac II CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 1976, 2001, 2005 BSCC Code: 0880 FACILITY NAME: Imperial Adult Regional Fac. FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1976 2001 2005 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (T15 §1080) The intake process occurs at the Oren Fox Detention Facility. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending X booking (See specification below) Contains a sufficient number of gun lockers external to X the security, designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a detoxification cell (see specs below) X Shower room X Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X Temporary Holding Cell or Room (T15 §1080) Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate X Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking fountain as specified by these regulations. X Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) 2005: The Agency changed their mugshot/ breathalyzer room to a holding cell. Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate X Be no smaller than 40 sq. ft. clear ceiling height 8’ X Contain seating to accommodate all inmates X Contain toilet, wash basin, drinking fountain ratio 1:16 X Provides for clear visual supervision by staff. X Detoxification Cell (T15 §1080) No more than 16 inmates X Minimum of 15 sq ft per inmate X Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking X fountain ratio of 1:8 Padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X Padded on floor, doors, and walls floor to ceiling X Padding is ½ inch thick, non-porous, unitary or X laminated construction, firmly bonded to all padded surfaces, without any exposed seams Windows positioned to facilitate observation by staff. X 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Safety Cell (T15 §1081c) Rated capacity limited to one inmate X Dimensions: minimum width of 6’, minimum length of 8’ X and minimum ceiling height 8’ A flushable toilet mounted flush to the floor, with flushing X control located outside the cell Padded on floor, doors, and walls floor to ceiling X Padding is ½ inch thick, non-porous, unitary or X laminated construction, firmly bonded to all padded surfaces, without any exposed seams Door is padded with a view panel and food pass X covered by external metal lockable shutter. Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, X inaccessible to the occupant, control on outside of cell. Single Occupancy Cells (T15 §1081a) Facility has (2) two 1976 single occupancy cells Maximum capacity of one inmate X Width no less than 6’, depth no less than 8', height no X less than 8' 48 sq. ft. Accommodate standard 30” x 76” mattress X Bunk securely fastened to wall (except minimum X security areas) Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking X fountain as specified by these regulations Showers ratio 1:16, centrally located. X Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) The facility was built in 1976 with single occupancy cells. In 2000, the staff added a second bunk to every cell in Modules A-I. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate X Contain a minimum of 70 sq. ft. floor area X Have a minimum ceiling height of 8’ X Minimum width of 6’ X Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain. X Contains a bunk, desk, and seat. X Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) In 2000 the agency double bunked all cells. X Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 70 sq. ft. floor area X Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8’ X Minimum width of 6’ X Contain a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain. X Contain two bunks, one desk, and one seat Not every cell has a desk and seat. The X agency was found noncompliant in 2023 and are still in the process of rectifying it. Dormitories (T15 §1081d) The facility has (2) two 1976 dormitories (non- rated medical beds) in Outpatient Housing. Minimum of 40 sq. ft. of floor space per inmate in the X sleeping area. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Double bunks require minimum ceiling height of 10’ X Medical bed housing. Safety rails for top bunk X Medical bed housing. Minimum of 25 sq. ft. per person in dayroom X Contain toilets and wash basins, ratio 1:8 X Showers ratio 1:16 X One drinking fountain. X Dayrooms (T24 2001 2.9) Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate In 2000, the agency installed a second bunk in all single cells. The dayroom size limits the amount of people allowed out at one time: A Module – 10 G Module – 26 X B Module – 10 H Module – 26 C Module – 26 I Module – 12 D Module – 25 J Module – 12 E Module – 26 K Module – 9 F Module – 26 L Module – 9 Contain tables and seating to accommodate the The modules. maximum number of inmates allowed access at a given X time Provide access to a shower ratio 1:20 X Be provided to all inmates (except those in special use X cells) Dayroom space may be part of a single occupancy cell used for ad/seg, or a dorm, floor area of cell or dorm X must be increased by 35 sq. ft. per person. Exercise Area (2.10) An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in Outdoor Rec Yard 3,850 sq. ft. X Type II and III facilities. Indoor Rec Yard Irregular over 600 sq. ft. Clear ceiling height of 15 feet X Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by X number of one-hour exercise periods per day. One exercise area no less than 600 sq. ft. X Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking X fountain Provides adequate security and supervision. X Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the X needs of the facility program statement. Medical Examination Room (T15-1082c & 2.12) There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in X every facility that houses 25 or more inmates. Required in all facilities that provide on-site health care. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Located within the security area and provide for privacy X of inmates (not in the living area) Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no X single dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water X Lockable storage for medical supplies X Any room where medical procedures occur must have X hot/cold water. Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). Infirmary (T15-1082d) X Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility houses more than 100 inmates on average Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living X area of either. Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the community standard. X Hare Care Space (2.15) Space and equipment are available. X 2-99: Requirement deleted. Inmate Canteen (T15-1082f) Commissary (2.16) X In all Type II and III facilities there shall be provisions for X purchase of items An area for secure storage X Proceeds go to inmate welfare X Dining Facilities (2.17) Wherever the facility contains a central dining room it X shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables/seating for each inmate being fed. Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or showers, without an appropriate visual barrier. X Visiting Space (2.18) X There is sufficient visiting area. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as X fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet, containing a mop X sink, and sufficient storage are for cleaning implements and supplies and is located within the security area. Storage Room (2.21) One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage X per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Audio or Visual Monitoring System (T15 1083b) Outpatient Housing was added to the LASE in the 2000s; however, when the agency started There shall be an audio or video or combination audio- using the space for unrated medical beds is video monitoring system in all prisoner housing units unknown. It’s feasible this area was not X which shall be capable of alerting personnel stationed in originally used as housing when constructed in a central control point so that they may respond to 1976, explaining the lack of intercoms. emergencies such as assaults, calls for assistance, etc. (1973-1979) Audio or Visual Monitoring System (2.22) 1976 – Modules A through I Type II Facilities housing inmates classified higher than minimum security, there must be an inmate- or sound- X actuated audio monitoring system which is capable of alerting personnel stationed in a central control point. Audio or Visual Monitoring System (2.22) 2005, the facility converted the mugshot room to a holding cell. The agency installed an In Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- intercom in 2024. X actuated audio monitoring system which is capable of alerting personnel stationed in a central control point. Laundry Facilities (2.23) Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and X maintaining fire and life safety, security, communication, and alarm systems. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential X interview room in every facility which provides on-site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male X and female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single dimension less than 6 feet. X 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Available and provides confidentiality. X Toilets/Urinals (3.1) X Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able X to visual supervise. One in every single and double occupancy cell. X Ratio: Dorms……………………………..1:8 Temp holding cells……………….1:16 Detox………………………………1:8 Exercise yards……………………1 total X One urinal or two feet of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to 1/3 total number of toilets required (except for female housing) Wash basins (3.2) X Provide hot and cold or tempered water. One in every single and double occupancy cell. X Accessible to occupants of dayrooms and exercise X areas Ratio: Dorms……………………………..1:8 Temp holding cells……………….1:16 Detox………………………………1:8 X Exercise yards……………………1 total Two feet of wash basin trough may be substituted for each basin required. Drinking Fountains (3.3) X One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise yards, detox cell. The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over X the outlet (bubbler). 1976: There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X 1999: Mouth guard requirement removed X Showers (3.4) Must be available to all inmates and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower X areas must be designed and constructed of materials impervious to water and soap so they may be easily cleaned Ratio 1:20 Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff being able to visually supervise. X 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Showers T15-1081(f)(3) There shall be a sufficient number of showers and at a location allowable to inmates. Showers may be located X centrally to single and multiple occupancy cells or in the toilet areas of multiple occupancy cells and dormitories. 1976 Ratio 1:16 Beds/Bunks (3.5) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long 1999: 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan X bottom type or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher than minimum security. 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. X 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 X than 5 inches in on dimension. Mirrors (3.9) A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security X is provided near each wash basin. Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per inmate. X In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Table/Seat (3.11) A table and seat is provided in single and double X occupancy cells. Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific X requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0880 Imperial SHRF Imperial Adult Regional Fac. II CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0900 FACILITY NAME: Herbert Hughes Correctional Center FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Chavarin, Lieutenant Stewert, Lieutenant Vooris, NaphCare Medical Manager Armenta FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in designated to remain in the facility for the each local detention facility to ensure the implementation supervision and welfare of incarcerated and operation of the programs and activities required by persons, to ensure the implementation and these regulations. operation of all programs and activities as required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ when needed. BSCC staff reviewed a staffing roster dated February 24, 2025, and a random selection of shift position logs from February 2025 and determined there was sufficient staff at this facility to ensure the operation of programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Such staff must not leave the facility while least one employee on duty at all times in a local incarcerated persons are present and should detention facility or in the building which houses a local not be assigned duties that could conflict with ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and the supervision of incarcerated persons. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which See above. 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 When a person from each gender is being shall be at least one female employee who shall be held at this facility, a minimum of one immediately available and accessible to such females. correctional officer from each gender should be on-duty in the jail at all times. Note: Reference PC § 4021. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of ☒ ☐ ☐ shift position logs dated between December 23, 2024, and January 14, 2025, and determined compliance with this regulation, female staff were available every shift. On the day of inspection, BSCC staff observed female correctional staff on shift. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The Jail Administrator or the authorized personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator designee shall be responsible for developing shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the staffing plans to comply with this policy. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a Records of staff deployment should be ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the maintained in accordance with established time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a records retention schedules. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Safety Checks (c) Safety checks shall be done by personal The facility administrator shall develop and implement observation of the correctional officer and policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that shall be sufficient to determine whether the include, but are not limited to, the following: incarcerated person is experiencing any (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- stress or trauma. being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ hourly through direct visual observation of all people held BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of and housed in the facility. safety check observation logs from February 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. Staff performed the vast majority of safety checks within 60 minutes of the previous safety check and in random or varied intervals. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 512 Use of Restraints, 518 Safety and cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an intervals. irregular schedule (staggered) so that ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (a) The actual time when each safety check include: ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check (b) The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number; and, number. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff (c) Initials or member identification number of ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). staff who completed the safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Safety check documentation shall be reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Jail Administrator or supervisor. The review of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, shall include any noted inconsistent safety checks. documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check observation logs from February ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. A corporal or sergeant reviewed the logs at the completion of the shift. During the onsite inspection, facility supervision explained that both a corporal and sergeant review safety check logs. If they find untimely safety checks, they speak to the staff member, determine the circumstances, and handle as necessary. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 402 Fire Safety Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of least one person on duty at all times who meets the staffing rosters dated between December training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024 and February 2025 and confirmed fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. compliance with this regulation. The facilities are staffed by individuals who meet the training standards for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 402.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility person on duty who trained in fire and life safety All staff, volunteers, and contractors who procedures that relate specifically to the facility. work in the facility are responsible for the ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention of fires. They should be trained and given the tools to carry out the tasks necessary to reduce the risk of fire. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Last updated December 12, 2024. policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Policy comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Last updated December 11, 2024. Notes: The policies and procedures required in The Custody Manual was used for the policy subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate review portion of the inspection unless manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) otherwise noted. do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ 104 Administrative Communications (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 214 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 511 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes 511.3.9 Restrictions on the Use of a Carotid prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Control Hold holds. 511.3.10 Restrictions on the Use of a Choke Hold (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 512 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 502 Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. 508 Classification 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts and 103.3.1 Internal and External Security searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review contraband control, and key control. 205 Tool and Culinary Equipment Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 211 Key and Electronic Access Device review, evaluate, and make a record of security Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include 215 Perimeter Security internal and external security measures of the facility 400 Facility Emergencies including security measures specific to prevention of 501 Incarcerated Person Counts sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 510 Control of Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Movement 513 Searches Facility staff completed this facility’s internal and external security measures review to include measures specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment on January 8, 2025, for compliance with this regulation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 400 Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ 402 Fire Safety section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 400.6 Response to Disturbances hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.8 Hostages 400.9 Escapes (C) mass arrests; 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400 Facility Emergencies (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 403.2.3 Inspection and Testing ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 400 Facility Emergencies ammunition, chemical agents, and related 507 Management of Weapons and Control security devices. Devices ☒ ☐ ☐ 507.4 Other Weapons, Tooks, and Chemical Agents 507.5.2 Inventory (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 721 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ 508 Classification (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 609.6 Additional Provisions for Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Retaliation reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 520 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606.4 PREA Coordinator Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (h) Implementing a process by which limited to, the following: incarcerated persons may report sexual (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse and sexual harassment to a privately report sexual abuse and sexual public/private entity or an office that is not part ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated of the Department, and that the outside entity persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and or office is able to receive and immediately sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of forward incarcerated person reports of sexual responsibilities that may have contributed to such abuse and sexual harassment to the Jail incidents, Administrator, allowing the person anonymity. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 606.4 PREA Coordinator family, community members, and other interested (o) Ensuring that information for uninvolved third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual incarcerated persons, family, community ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be members, and other interested third parties to publicly posted at the facility. report sexual abuse or sexual harassment is publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 721 Suicide Prevention and Intervention This policy establishes the suicide prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide and intervention program to identify, monitor prevention program developed by the facility and, when necessary, provide for emergency administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ response and treatment of incarcerated authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, persons who present a suicide risk while and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who incarcerated at the department detention present a suicide risk. facilities. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 721.4 Staff Training personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention, to include, at minimum. BSCC staff reviewed training rosters from August 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 721.5 Screening and Intervention intake and prior to housing assignment. All incarcerated persons shall undergo ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health screening during the intake process. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Special situations may arise where a situations, including placement in restrictive housing, screening and intervention is appropriate for following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in an incarcerated person when the person is ☒ ☐ ☐ classification. placed in restrictive housing, following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Communication between members and arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, arresting/transporting officers. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 721.6 Suicide Watch suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Incarcerated persons should only be housed restrictive environment should be considered. on suicide watch with the approval of a qualified health care professional and the ☒ ☐ ☐ Watch Commander. incarcerated persons placed on suicide watch shall be closely monitored and housed in a cell that has been designed to be suicide resistant. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. An observation log shall be maintained for each incarcerated person on suicide watch. A staff member shall be designated to make a direct visual observation of the incarcerated person twice every 30 minutes at ☒ ☐ ☐ approximately 15-minute intervals. A Watch Commander and a qualified health care professional, if available, must observe the incarcerated person at least once every five hours. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 721.6.1 Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 721.6.2 Notification ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 515.5 In-Custody Death Review attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ 721.7 Follow-Up (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 721.4 Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402 Fire Safety 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrator shall, in cooperation with the having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire local fire department or other qualified entity, Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression develop a plan for responding to a fire. which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 402.4 Fire Prevention Equipment fire department to be included as part of the policy and 402.5 Firefighting Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of 402.6 Fire Training Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 402.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; The Department shall be inspected by an appointed staff member who is qualified to perform fire and safety inspections on a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ standards are maintained. BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff dated between January 2023 and March 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and A staff member shall be assigned to Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires coordinate with local or state fire officials for inspections at least once every two years; the inspections as required once every two years, pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff reviewed the comprehensive fire and life safety inspection completed by inspector Frank #282 of First Choice Alarm Security on November 21, 2024, for compliance with this regulation. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 404 Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation signage can be found throughout the facility. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402.8 Emergency Housing of Incarcerated people in the case of fire. Persons The plan should include procedures for continuing to house incarcerated persons in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility, identification of alternate facilities and the potential capacity of those facilities, incarcerated person transportation options, and contact information for allied agencies. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management 0B The Jail Administrator or the authorized Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics designee is responsible for ensuring that accounting system which reflects the monthly average detailed daily reports of the facility's daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people incarcerated person population are ☒ ☐ ☐ by gender and juvenile status. completed and maintained by the staff. The reports shall reflect the average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons by categories of gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with The Jail Administrator or the authorized applicable demographic information as described in the designee is responsible for ensuring that all Jail Profile Survey. required information is supplied to the Board of State and Community Corrections as ☒ ☐ ☐ required. During the onsite inspection, facility staff provided their daily headcount report for review. 1041 RECORDS 209 Incarcerated Person Records It is the policy of this department that all (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV records shall be complete and facility shall develop written policies and procedures for comprehensive, resulting in reliable data that the maintenance of individual records for each provides information about each incarcerated incarcerated person which shall include, but not be person's period of confinement, as well as limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, histories of previous confinement in this commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary facility. All incarcerated person records are actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible official department documents and should be physician and staff response, and non-medical ☒ ☐ ☐ used for official business only. Incarcerated information regarding disabilities and other limitations. person records are a vital component of the criminal justice system and should only be released to authorized persons. The facility staff advised they maintain arrestee records in their Jail Management System. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of incarcerated persons' records and determined compliance with this regulation. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Prison Rape Elimination Act uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at 606.4 PREA Coordinator facilities under its direct control and from other facilities (i) Establishing a process to ensure accurate, with which it contracts for the confinement of its uniform data is collected for every allegation incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ control of this department, using a requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon request, the Department Note: federal survey on sexual violence. shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30… 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 210 Report Preparation Reports relating to any incident resulting in Each facility administrator shall develop written policies death, serious injury or endangerment to and procedures for the maintenance of written records staff, incarcerated person, or a visitor; an and reporting of all incidents which result in physical escape; a major disturbance; a facility harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee emergency, or an unsafe condition at the or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other facility shall be submitted to the Jail person. Administrator as soon as practicable but ☒ ☐ ☐ within 24 hours of the incident. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of incident reports dated between June 2024 and March 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. The reports included pertinent information and subsequent actions of the staff. Such records shall include the names of the persons All reports shall accurately reflect the identity involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, of the persons involved, all pertinent ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. information seen, heard, or assimilated by any other sense, and any actions taken. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Employees should ensure that reports are assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free facility manager or designee. from errors prior to submission. Reports shall be prepared by the staff assigned to ☒ ☐ ☐ investigate or document an incident, approved by a supervisor and submitted to the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee in a timely manner. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 217 News Media Relations 218 Community Relations and Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 218 Community Relations and Public Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Information ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. 218.3 Responsibilities (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 218 Community Relations and Public people as specified in sections: Information (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ This policy addresses all sections of this regulation. (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths 515.3 Mandatory Reporting (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy All in-custody deaths shall be reported within and procedures to comply with the in-custody death 10 days of the death to the state Attorney ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section General’s office and the Board of State and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Community Corrections (BSCC), in the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC accordance with reporting guidelines and within 10 days of an in-custody death. statutory requirements. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 515.5 In-Custody Death Review health administrator, shall develop written policy and The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a team of qualified staff to conduct an written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of administrative review of every in-custody the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall death. At a minimum, the review team should include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or include the following: designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff (a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Administrator who are relevant to the incident. (b) County Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) District Attorney (d) Investigative staff (e) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors, or other staff who are relevant to the incident The in-custody death review should be initiated as soon as practicable, and a written report shall be completed within 30 days of the death. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the The team should review the appropriateness appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to of clinical care, determine whether changes policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ to policies, procedures, or practices are identify issues that require further study. warranted, and identify issues that require further study. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 515.3 Mandatory Reporting initial review report of every in-custody death to the A copy of the initial review report for every in- BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility custody death provided to the state Attorney administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review General's office shall be submitted to the report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Board of State and Community Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ section 832.10 of the Penal Code. (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records). The initial review report shall contain the following 515.3 Mandatory Reporting information: (1) Demographic information A copy of the initial review report for every in- (A) Full name of the decedent custody death provided to the state Attorney (B) Date of birth General's office shall be submitted to the (C) Date of death Board of State and Community Corrections (D) Time of death (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and (E) Gender contain the information required by 15 CCR (F) Race and ethnicity 1046 and comport with the disclosure (G) Relevant medical history requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information disclosure of records). (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 Classification The Jail Administrator or the authorized (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, designee should create and maintain a or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan to guide staff in the classification plan designed to properly assign processing of individuals brought into the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities facility. according to the categories of gender identity, age, The plan should include an initial screening criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, process, as well as a process for determining physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or 115.42). 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 random sample of extent possible within the limits of the available number classification questionnaires dated between of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. October 2024 and February 2025 and determined compliance with these The written classification plan shall be based on objective regulations. Each record documented a criteria and include receiving screening performed at the review of the person’s incarceration history, time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each current charges, institutional behavior, prison person's classification level, housing restrictions, and time, gang affiliation, last housing housing assignments. assignment, etc. The classification assessment included the person’s ability to comprehend and answer questions related to PREA, Medical and Mental Health and housing assignment. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish The plan should include use of an objective and implement a classification system which will include screening instrument, procedures for making the use of classification officers or a classification decisions about classification and housing committee in order to properly assign incarcerated assignments, intake and housing forms, and persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and a process to ensure that all classification and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as housing records are maintained in each much information as is available about and from the incarcerated person's permanent file. incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classification plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 508.4.1 Incarcerated Person Response to the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Screening whether a placement would ensure the health and safety (a) Whether the incarcerated person has a of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement mental, physical, or developmental disability. would present management or security problems. A (b) Whether the incarcerated person is or is person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, ☒ ☐ ☐ be given serious consideration. transgender, intersex, or gender nonconforming. (c) Whether the incarcerated person has previously experienced sexual victimization. (d) The incarcerated person's own perception of vulnerability. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 710 Medical Screening 714 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (e) Establishing procedures for the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical ☒ ☐ ☐ medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a isolation (when indicated), treatment, and medical evaluation is completed. follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry made of the person being booked as to whether the The medical screening inquiry should include person has or has had any communicable diseases, such a review of the incarcerated person's prior jail as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of medical record… tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or History of infectious or communicable other special medical problem identified by the health diseases that are considered serious in authority. The response shall be noted on the medical nature; current treatment, symptoms, screening from. medications, chronic illness, or health issues, including communicable diseases, or special ☒ ☐ ☐ health requirements, and/or dietary needs… Past and recent serious communicable disease symptoms (e.g., chronic cough, coughing up bloody sputum, lethargy, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, night sweats). This is not an intake facility; however, individuals are screened before assignment to this facility. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 710.5.2 Telehealth Telehealth may be incorporated into The facility administrator, in cooperation with the procedures used to identify and evaluate responsible physician, shall develop written policies and incarcerated persons who may be in a ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated behavioral crisis people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 711.3 Mental Health Services Crisis intervention If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 712.2 Policy considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this It is the policy of this department that all section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or individuals booked into the facility shall others or appear gravely disabled. receive an initial mental health screening by a qualified mental health professional, ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified mental health staff. A more comprehensive medical appraisal shall be conducted within the first 14 days of incarceration to confirm the initial findings and to ensure that, if needed, an appropriate treatment plan that meets the individual needs of the incarcerated person is in place. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 710.5 Health Appraisal secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Upon the identification of an incarcerated daily sick call, whichever is earliest. ☒ ☐ ☐ person who may be in a behavioral crisis, a physician's opinion will be secured within 24 hours, or next sick call, whichever is earliest 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 505 Special Management Incarcerated safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ Separation (d) The incarcerated person requires immediate mental health evaluation and medical housing is not reasonably available. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☐ ☐ ☒ develop and implement policies and procedures for the This facility is dorm-style housing and does administrative separation of incarcerated people. not have incarcerated people classified as administrative separation. Policies and procedures must include: 505.2 Policy (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate This department shall provide for the secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of and restrictive housing of any special privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but shall ☐ ☐ ☒ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility not impose more deprivation of privileges staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or the public. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 505.1.1 Definitions an incarcerated person’s health. This is a non-punitive classification process ☐ ☐ ☒ and must not adversely affect an incarcerated person's health. (c) Administrative separation may be used for 505.1.1 Definitions, Administrative incarcerated people who have: Separation (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in The subsections of this regulation are nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the addressed in this section of the custody safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and policy. 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 505.10 Log Procedures administrative separation to obtain the objective of • Incarcerated person's name protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility • Incarcerated person's booking number staff. • Classification status • Housing assignment • Date and time initially housed ☐ ☐ ☒ • Date and time of entry and exit from the cell • Reason for the special housing • Anticipated time of removal •Medical, psychological, or behavioral considerations • Counseling for behavior • Removal date and time from special housing 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 505.7 Review of Status evaluation of the need to continue placement in The Watch Commander or the classification administrative separation. officer shall review the status of all incarcerated persons who are housed in restrictive housing units and designated for administrative separation or protective ☐ ☐ ☒ custody. This review shall occur every 30 days. The review should include information about these incarcerated persons to determine whether their status in administrative separation and protective custody is still warranted. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 518 Safety and Sobering Cells 518.1.1 Definitions The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety Cell - An enhanced protective housing 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who designed to minimize the risk of injury or display behavior which results in the destruction of destruction of property used for incarcerated property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to persons who display behavior that reveals ☐ ☐ ☒ self or others. intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others or to destroy property, or who are in need of a separate cell for any reason, until suitable housing is available. This facility does not have a Safety Cell. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 518.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and (a)Placement of an incarcerated person into procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate a safety cell requires approval of the Watch ☐ ☐ ☒ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell Commander or the Responsible Physician. to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment 518.2 Policy or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 518.3 Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or (a) Placement of an incarcerated person into ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be a safety cell requires approval of the Watch reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Commander or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as (h) A medical assessment of the incarcerated possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of person in the safety cell shall occur as soon placement in the safety cell. The person shall be as possible, but not more than 12 hours from medically cleared for continued retention, referral to the time of placement. The person shall be advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a ☐ ☐ ☒ medically cleared for continued assessment, minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. referral to advanced treatment, or removed from the safety cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health (i) A mental health assessment shall be care staff shall obtain a mental health conducted as soon as possible, but not more opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ than 12 hours from an incarcerated person's placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon placement. The mental health professional's as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. recommendations shall be documented. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least (c) A safety check consisting of direct visual twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation that is sufficient to assess the lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be incarcerated person's well-being and documented. behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between ☐ ☐ ☒ safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure (e) Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. be given the opportunity to have fluids (water, juices) at least hourly….Each time an incarcerated person is provided the opportunity to drink fluids will be documented on the safety cell log. ☐ ☐ ☒ (f) Incarcerated persons will be provided meals during each meal period….All meals provided to incarcerated persons in safety cells will be documented on the safety cell log. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to (d) Incarcerated persons should be permitted retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably to remain normally clothed or should be designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal provided a safety suit, except in cases where privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's the incarcerated person has demonstrated safety or to the security of the facility are documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ that clothing articles may pose a risk to the incarcerated person's safety or the facility. In these cases, the reasons for not providing clothing shall be documented on the safety cell log. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 518 Safety and Sobering Cells 518.1.1 Definitions The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of minimize the risk of injury by falling or incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety ☐ ☐ ☒ or the safety of others as a result of being intoxicated from any substance, and who require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated persons. This facility does not have a Sobering Cell. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon 518.4 Sobering Cell Procedures as they are able to continue the admission process or are (d) Incarcerated persons will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the sobering cell when they no longer ☐ ☐ ☒ pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over (c) Qualified health care professionals shall six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody assess the medical condition of the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent incarcerated person in the sobering cell at medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ least every six hours. Only incarcerated regulations. persons who continue to need the protective housing of a sobering cell will continue to be detained in such housing. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must See above. ☐ ☐ ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the (b) A safety check consisting of direct visual sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half observation that is sufficient to assess the hour. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual ☐ ☐ ☒ observation of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities 602.3 Jail Administrator Responsibilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The Jail Administrator, in coordination with responsible physician, shall develop written policies and the Responsible Physician and the ADA procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Coordinator (see the Accessibility - Facility appropriate classification and housing, protection, and and Equipment Policy), will establish written nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with procedures to assess and reasonably developmental disabilities. accommodate disabilities of incarcerated persons. The health authority or designee shall contact the (i) Identifying and evaluating all incarcerated regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or persons with developmental disabilities, confirmed to have a developmental disability for the including contacting the regional center to ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of assist with diagnosis and/or treatment within such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 24 hours of identification, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of Restraints This policy shall apply to the use of specific The facility administrator, in cooperation with the types of restraints, such as four/five-point responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restraints, and similar restraint systems, as devices. Restraint devices include any devices which well as all other restraints, including immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this such restraints are used to restrain any section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or incarcerated person for prolonged periods. other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility Restraint Devices are not used in this 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 512.7 Availability of CPR Equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; (d) Incarcerated persons in restraints shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ housed either alone or in an area designated for restrained persons. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ 512.6 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ 512.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the (a)Restraints shall not be used as following requirements: punishment, placed around a person's neck, (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒ or applied in a way that is likely to cause or as a substitute for treatment. undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 512.2 Policy incarcerated people who display behavior which It is the policy of this department that ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an restraints shall be used only to prevent self- intent to cause physical harm to self or others. injury, injury to others, or property damage. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation restrictive methods, including verbal de- techniques, have been attempted and are deemed escalation techniques, have been attempted ☐ ☐ ☒ ineffective. and are deemed ineffective in controlling the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Excluding short-term use to gain immediate restraints only with the approval of the facility control, placing an incarcerated person in a manager, the facility watch commander, or restraint chair or other restraints for extended responsible health care staff; continued retention periods requires approval from the Jail shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Administrator or the authorized designee ☐ ☐ ☒ prior to taking action. The medical staff shall be called to observe the application of the restraints, when feasible, prior to the application or as soon as practicable after the application, and to check the incarcerated person for adequate circulation. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (h) Continuous direct visual observation shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention (i) Within one hour of placement in restraints, shall be secured within one hour from the time of a qualified healthcare professional shall ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. document an opinion regarding the placement and retention of the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within (j) As soon as practicable, but within four four hours of placement. hours of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be medically assessed to determine whether the person ☐ ☐ ☒ has a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior. The medical assessment shall be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be (f) Staff members shall conduct continuous conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure direct face-to-face observation at least twice that the restraints are properly employed, and to every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated check the incarcerated person's physical person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ well-being and behavior. 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 (k) If the Jail Administrator, or the authorized consultation with responsible health care staff designee, in consultation with responsible determines that an incarcerated person cannot be health care staff determines that the safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person cannot be safely person shall be taken to a medical facility for further removed from restraints after eight hours, the evaluation. person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use (l) Where applicable, the Jail Administrator the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended shall use the restraint device manufacturer's ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. recommended maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the The use of restraints for purposes other than placement in restraints shall be documented and for the controlled movement or transportation shall be video recorded unless exigent of an incarcerated person shall be circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documented on appropriate logs and shall be documentation shall include: the reason for video recorded unless exigent circumstances placement; person authorizing placement; names of prevent staff from doing so. The staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; documentation shall include, at a minimum, ☐ ☐ ☒ and the duration of placement. the type of restraint used, when it was applied, a detailed description of why the restraint was needed, the name of the person authorizing placement, names of staff involved in the placement, any injuries sustained, when the restraints were removed and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 512.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons Restraints will not be used on incarcerated The facility administrator, in cooperation with the persons who are known to be pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and unless based on an individualized ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant determination that restraints are reasonably people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the necessary for the legitimate safety and policy shall include reference to the following: security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Incarcerated persons who are known to be in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg backs or placed in waist restraints or leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. irons. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 512.9.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination No incarcerated person who is in labor, of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons, the safety and security of the incarcerated person, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the staff, or the public. the body. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when medical who is currently responsible for the medical care of staff responsible for the medical care of the an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical pregnant incarcerated person determines ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery that the removal of restraints is medically or termination of the pregnancy determines that the necessary. removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, pregnant incarcerated person should be ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated advised of the policies and procedures pregnant people. regarding the restraint of pregnant persons. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 519 Biological Samples This policy provides guidelines for the (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized collection of biological samples from those law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel incarcerated persons required to provide including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to samples upon conviction and/or arrest for collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or certain offenses. This policy does not apply to ☒ ☐ ☐ palm print impressions from individuals who are required biological samples collected at a crime scene to provide such samples, specimens or impressions or taken from a person in conjunction with a pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse criminal investigation. Nor does it apply to following written or oral request. biological samples collected from those required to register, for example, as sex offenders. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 519.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional If an incarcerated person refuses to employee, faced with similar facts and ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperate with the sample collection process, circumstances, would consider necessary and correctional officers should attempt to identify reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. the reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance without resorting to using force. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by See above. 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 Force will not be used in the collection of authorization of the facility watch commander or samples except as authorized by court order designee on duty. The authorization shall include or approval of legal counsel and only with the ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was approval of the Watch Commander. asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 519.5.1 Video Recording extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including If the use of force includes a cell extraction, audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. the extraction shall also be video recorded, The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the including audio. The video recording shall be length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the ☒ ☐ ☐ retained by the facility in accordance with use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the established records retention schedules. tape shall be retained administratively. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained by the jail administration. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility allows access to a GED/High plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an School Diploma program. education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the It is the policy of this department to provide appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator educational and vocational programs to all shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible incarcerated persons subject to available resources. schedule, space, personnel, and other resource constraints. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall vocational, or both, education of housed people. appoint an Incarcerated Person Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Coordinator, who shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the incarcerated person educational and vocational program. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1005.7 Eligibility Requirements established. Modified academic or vocational Educational/vocational programming (other opportunities may be provided based on sound security than televised courses) may be offered to practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules ☒ ☐ ☐ sentenced and pretrial persons. The Sheriff and regulations. shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for participation for incarcerated persons of each gender. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1062 VISITING 1010 Visitation 1010.3 Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Jail Administrator shall develop written written policies and procedures, which include the procedures for incarcerated person visiting, following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall provide for as many visits and (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitors as facility schedules, space, and (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility number of personnel will reasonably allow, schedules, space, and number of personnel will with no fewer visits allowed than specified by allow. 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 1010.5 Visiting Schedule hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made The Jail Administrator shall designate a available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. person to develop a schedule for incarcerated person visitation that includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Each ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall receive a copy of the visitation schedule in the incarcerated person handbook at orientation. The visiting hours will also be posted in the public area of the facility. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV 1010.3 Procedures facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated individuals at this facility are person each week. allowed two visits totaling 60 minutes via video. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 1010.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Any visitation that is denied or terminated manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled early, on the reasonable grounds that the visit visits and document such review. may endanger the security of the facility, shall ☒ ☐ ☐ have the actions and reasons documented. A copy of the documentation will be placed into the incarcerated person's file and another copy will be forwarded to the Jail Administrator. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 1010.7 General Visitation Rules section shall include provision for visitation by minor A maximum of two adults and two children will children of the incarcerated person. be permitted to visit an incarcerated person at ☒ ☐ ☐ any one time. Children visiting incarcerated persons must be deemed age appropriate by the parent or guardian accompanying the child. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 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) 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. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only 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: This facility has video visits. Dorms 1, 2, and 3 have contact visits with family once a week. Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; Video and in-person contact. Visitation hours; In-person 0800-0900 hours on Saturday. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Video visitation is available between 8 am-10 pm. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. This facility is dorm-style and houses workers. Discipline or behavioral issues may restrict visitation. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 Mail Incarcerated persons may, at their own The facility administrator shall develop written policies expense, send and receive mail without and procedures for correspondence which provide that: restrictions on quantity, provided it does not ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors, or other incarcerated person may send or receive; incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable disruption to the orderly operation of the facility. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail by read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Staff manager or designee approves; The incoming correspondence may be read ☒ ☐ ☐ as frequently as deemed necessary to maintain security or monitor a particular problem. (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 1008.4 Confidential Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Incarcerated persons may correspond member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and confidentially with courts, legal counsel, the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ officials of this department, elected officials, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail the Department of Corrections, jail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money inspectors, government officials, or officers of orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; the court. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1008.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials and eight sheets of paper each week to permit (a) At least four pre-stamped envelopes for correspondence with family members and friends but correspondence with family and friends without limitation on the number of postage paid (b) At least eight sheets of writing paper envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive an amount of pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper sufficient to maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ communication with courts, legal counsel, officials of this department, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, and officials of the Board of State and Community Corrections. There shall be no limitation on the number of postage-paid envelopes and sheets of paper permitted for correspondence to the indigent incarcerated person's attorney and to the courts. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 Library Services The Jail Administrator or the authorized The facility administrator shall develop written policies designee is responsible for the administration and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV of the library services and should appoint a facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined capable member to serve as librarian to run by the facility administrator. The library service shall the daily library operations. The library include access to the following resources via paper services shall include access via paper documents or through electronic media and include documents or through electronic media to ☒ ☐ ☐ current information on community services and legal reference materials, current information resources, and religious, educational, legal reference on community services and resources, and material and recreational reading material. religious, educational, and recreational reading material. Library services and book exchanges are available anytime during the assigned recreation time. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time It is the policy of this department to provide (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall incarcerated persons with access to exercise develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of opportunities, exercise equipment, and out of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of cell time activities in accordance with state seven days to include: laws or requirements. At least three hours per week of exercise opportunities shall be provided and at least ☒ ☐ ☐ seven hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days for recreation. This facility is dorm-style housing with an indoor weight room and an outdoor exercise yard. Each dorm is offered an hour and a half in the weight room on Saturdays and an hour and a half for outdoor recreation on Sundays. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of recreation yard logs dated between January and February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. Incarcerated people were offered exercise time on ☒ ☐ ☐ Saturdays and Sundays. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people, and they confirmed they were allotted exercise time twice per week on the weekends. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. This facility is dorm-style housing therefore, the incarcerated people have access to ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation during dayroom hours, 8 am – 10 pm daily for compliance with this regulation. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1004.6 Security and Supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and WRITINGS Periodicals (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy develop written policies and procedures which will permit and prohibited by the Jail Administrator, incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any incarcerated persons are permitted to book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for purchase, receive, and read any book, distribution by the United States Postal Service. The newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator shall develop and implement a distribution by the U. S. Postal Service. written plan to make available a current newspaper or Publications, magazines, or newspapers other like source, including a non-English language shall be accepted only if they are mailed alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested directly from the publisher to a named people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the incarcerated person. A current newspaper in right of a facility administrator to: general circulation or other like source, including a non-English alternative shall be made available to interested people. (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; Periodicals (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Obscene publications or writings and mail matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, containing information concerning where or riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any how such matter may be obtained; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against material that would have a tendency to incite children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any ☒ ☐ ☐ an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of other form of violence; any material that weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other would have a tendency to incite crimes unlawful activity; against children; any material concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; any material containing information on the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives or any other unlawful activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail By received by an incarcerated person; and Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Assigned staff should open and inspect all incoming and outgoing general mail of current incarcerated persons. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1008.3 Mail Generally periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may However, incarcerated persons are only have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one allowed to store a limited amount of mail in time. their cells as determined by the Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrator. Excess mail will be stored with the incarcerated person's personal property and returned at the incarcerated person's release. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons housed in general and procedures which allow access to a telephone or population will be permitted reasonable communication device beyond those telephone calls access to public telephones at scheduled which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. times in the dayrooms for collect calls unless Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by such access may cause an unsafe situation others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be for the facility, staff, or other incarcerated provided access to the appropriate telecommunication persons. The Jail Administrator shall ensure device which will facilitate communication. Such devices a notice is conspicuously posted near the may include but are not limited to videophones, ☒ ☐ ☐ phones, informing incarcerated persons that teletypewriters, or third-party communications non-attorney calls may be monitored and assistance. An individual’s access to telephone recorded. communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so Teletypewriter or other communication is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. devices (e.g., videophones, third-party communications assistant) will be made available to persons who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having, hearing or speech impairments to allow them equivalent telephone access as those without these disabilities. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Access to Courts and Counsel Access to courts and legal counsel may occur The facility administrator shall develop written policies through court-appointed counsel, attorney, or ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have legal assistant visits, telephone access to the court and to legal counsel. conversations, or written communication. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ indigent incarcerated persons for legal communications and correspondence. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person can share legal documents. Telephones that enable confidential attorney-client calls. 1069 ORIENTATION 503 Handbook and Orientation To assist with the incarcerated person's (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator transition into a custody environment, the shall develop written policies and procedures for the orientation will be both written and verbal implementation of a program for people newly admitted (including video orientation if available) and to the facility designed to orient them at the time of include the following topics, supplemented by placement in a living area. a more detailed incarcerated person handbook that will be provided to each ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. During the onsite inspection, agency supervision provided a copy of the Incarcerated Person Handbook for review. The handbook included the necessary information for compliance with these regulations. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ may be supplemented with video orientation. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation In addition to English, orientation information information to each person, including those with will be provided in the most commonly used disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English languages for the incarcerated person proficiency (LEP). population. The Jail Administrator should consider enlisting the assistance of volunteers who are qualified and proficient in both English and the language in which they are providing translation assistance to translate the orientation information. Use of outside translation sources may also be considered. 503.4 Orientation For Incarcerated Persons Who Are Non-Readers, Visually Impaired, Or ☒ ☐ ☐ Have A Hearing Disability Incarcerated persons who cannot read, are visually impaired, or have intellectual, psychiatric, or speech disabilities, or limited reading skills shall have the materials read to them by a staff member or presented to them using audible recorded media (28 CFR 115.16). Incarcerated persons who have hearing disabilities shall be provided with interpretation services. Reasonable efforts should be made by the staff to assist the incarcerated person in understanding the information. Such a program shall be published and include, but not 503.3 Initial Orientation be limited to, the following: (b) (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ rules; This policy addresses all sections of this regulation. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) (4) programs and activities available and method of (g) ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and (l) ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and (j) ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1000 Programs and Services The Imperial County Sheriff's Office will make The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall available to incarcerated persons a variety of develop written policies and procedures which facilitate programs and services subject to resources cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies and security concerns. Programs and for individual or family social service programs for services offered for the benefit of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the incarcerated persons may include social services and resources available in the community and services, faith-based services, out of cell may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service activities, library access, delivery. educational/vocational training, alcohol and drug abuse recovery programs, and leisure time activities. The range and source of such services shall be at the 1000.3 Programs Coordinator discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Responsibilities (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: The following programs are available to (1) individual, group or family counseling; individuals incarcerated in the Imperial (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; County Jails: Inside/Out College Class, (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; English as a Second Language (ESL), Moral (4) vocational testing and counseling; Reconation Therapy (MRT), Dialectical ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; Behavior Therapy (DBT), Substance Use (6) discharge and reentry planning; Disorder Therapy (SUD), Imperial Pathways (c) referral to community resources and programs; Charter School, General Educational (d) reentry planning and service development; Development (GED), Work Program, and (e) legal assistance; Religious Services. (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 610 Voting This policy establishes the requirement for The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced providing eligible incarcerated persons the incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunity to vote during elections, pursuant written policies and procedures whereby the county to election statutes. registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1014 Religious Programs It is the policy of this department to permit The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility incarcerated persons to engage in the lawful shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ practices and observances of their sincerely opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in held religious beliefs consistent with the religious services, practices, and counseling on a legitimate governmental objectives of the voluntary basis. facility. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 609 Grievances It is the policy of this department that any (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and incarcerated person may file a grievance Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall relating to conditions of confinement, which develop written policies and procedures whereby all includes release date, housing, medical care, incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions out of cell time opportunities, classification of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; actions, disciplinary actions, program classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation, telephone and mail use participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; procedures, visiting procedures, and and food, clothing, and bedding. allegations of sexual abuse. Such policies and procedures shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of grievances and appeals dated between February and March 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. During the onsite inspection, agency supervision explained incarcerated people submit ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances via the tablet. Once they submit the grievance all correctional staff are notified allowing the grievance to be handled at the lowest level. If it cannot be resolved, it is escalated via the chain of command. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people, and the majority had not submitted a grievance; however, there were a couple of complaints stating medical grievances went unanswered. I spoke with facility medical staff, and they stated the majority of grievances received are actually requests. When they receive legitimate grievances, they research the person’s medical history, work with the medical provider, and resolve the issue as quickly as they can. (1) a grievance form; 609.3 Access to the Grievance System Incarcerated persons will receive information concerning the grievance procedure during ☒ ☐ ☐ the orientation process. Information will also be contained in the incarcerated persons handbook. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a (a) A grievance form or instructions for grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐ registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant dates. (3) a process for submission and handling of (b) A process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; anonymous grievances. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest (c) Instructions for the resolution of the appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level. (5) appeal to the next level of review; (d) The appeal process to the next level of ☒ ☐ ☐ review. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each (e) Written reasons for denial of a grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; at each level of review. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response (f) A provision for a non-automated initial within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ response within a reasonable time limit which a period of 15 calendar days; shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction (g) A provision for resolving questions of ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; jurisdiction within the facility. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, (h) Provisions for providing a copy of the appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance, appeal, response, and related incarcerated person; and, documents to the incarcerated person. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct 609.5 Review of Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and The Jail Administrator or the authorized ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. designee shall conduct a quarterly review of grievances, responses, and appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: 609.4.5 Frivolous Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Incarcerated persons shall use the grievance control the submission of an excessive number of process only for legitimate problems or grievances. complaints. If there is concern that an ☒ ☐ incarcerated person is abusing the grievance process, the person shall be informed that continued behavior may result in disciplinary action. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline It is the policy of this department to maintain Wherever discipline is administered, each facility written general categories of prohibited administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary incarcerated person behavior that are clear, actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. consistent, and uniformly applied. Written rules and guidelines will be made available to Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy all incarcerated persons. They will include a should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, process for resolving minor infractions and a Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. hearing process for a more serious breach of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts shall be documented with an appropriate criminal report or referred to the investigations unit. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of discipline reports dated between October and December 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. This facility is dorm-style and typically does not house incarcerated people with disciplinary concerns. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 600.3.2 Posting and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing The Jail Administrator or the authorized units and the booking area or issued to each person upon designee is responsible for conspicuously ☒ ☐ ☐ booking. posting notices about rules, disciplinary procedures, and actions in a conspicuous location. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable For those individuals with limited literacy, to read English, and for persons with disabilities, unable to read English, and for persons with provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them disabilities, provisions shall be made for staff ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an to instruct them verbally or provide them with understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary material in an understandable form. procedures and actions. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures PERSONS Disciplinary actions that may be imposed for minor rule violations include (15 CCR 1081): Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. • Counseling the incarcerated person The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following regarding expected conduct. elements: • Assignment to extra work detail. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- • Removal from work detail (without losing ☒ ☐ ☐ conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may work time credits). impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to • Loss of television, telephone, and/or television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less commissary privileges for a period not to than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation exceed 24 hours. and supervisory approval. • Lockdown in the incarcerated person's assigned cell or confinement in the incarcerated person's bunk area for a period not to exceed 24 hours. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 600.4.1 Multiple Minor Rule Violations or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing The staff member who learned of the rule by the staff member observing the act and submitted to violation shall write and submit a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such report, along with all relevant evidence, to the violations may include, but are not limited to: Watch Commander prior to the end of the shift unless otherwise approved by the Facility Commander or on-call manager. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 600.7 Hearing Officer authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to The hearing officer should be a qualified impose such consequences. supervisor or suitably trained designee who ☒ ☐ ☐ will have the responsibility and authority to rule on charges of incarcerated person rule violations. The hearing officer shall also have the power to impose actions. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are The hearing officer shall not investigate nor involved in the charges. preside over any incarcerated person disciplinary hearing on cases where the ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing officer was a witness or was directly involved in the incident that generated the complaint. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 600.6 Notifications shall be acted on with the following provisions and within An incarcerated person charged with a major specified timeframes: rule violation shall be given a written ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice description of the incident and the rules of the violation(s), shall be provided to the violated at least 24 hours prior to a incarcerated person. disciplinary hearing. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 600.6 Notifications hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Unless waived in writing by the incarcerated after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary person, hearings may not be held in less than officer and the incarcerated person has been 24 hours from the time of notification. informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time ☒ ☐ ☐ 600.8 Hearing Procedures through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, Hearings may be postponed or continued for or for good cause. a reasonable period of time for good cause. Reasons for postponement or continuance shall be documented and forwarded to the Jail Administrator. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 600.8 Hearing Procedure appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Incarcerated persons charged with major rule present witnesses and documentary evidence. The violations are entitled to be present at a incarcerated person shall have access to staff or hearing unless waived in writing or excluded assistance when they have limited literacy, or the because their behavior poses a threat to issues are complex. facility safety, security, and order. 600.8.1 Evidence Accused incarcerated persons have the right ☒ ☐ ☐ to make a statement, present evidence, and call witnesses at the hearing. 600.8.2 Staff Assistance A staff member shall be assigned to assist an incarcerated person who is incapable of self- representation at a disciplinary hearing due to limited literacy, developmental disabilities, language barriers, or mental status. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 600.5 Investigations hours after an incarcerated person has been Investigations involving major rule violations informed of the charge(s) in writing. should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial report and completed in sufficient time for the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person to have a disciplinary hearing, which is required within 72 hours of the time the incarcerated person was informed, in writing, of the charges. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 600.8.4 Report of Findings charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and All disciplinary hearing reports and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ dispositions shall be reviewed by the Jail manager or designee. Administrator or the authorized designee soon after the final disposition. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a The hearing officer shall write a report written statement by the fact-finders about the regarding the decision and detailing the evidence relied on and the reasons for the evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept action. A copy of the report shall be provided pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ to the incarcerated person. The original shall be filed with the record of the proceedings. All documentation related to the disciplinary process shall be retained and a copy should be placed in the incarcerated person's file. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals supervisor on all disciplinary action. Incarcerated persons wishing to appeal the decision of the hearing officer must do so in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing within five days of the decision. All appeals will be forwarded to the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee for review. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer but not be limited to the following: shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a •Loss of privileges progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of • Extra work detail discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours following: • Removal from work details (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Forfeiture of work time credits earned under (b) Extra work detail. Penal Code § 4019 (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. • Forfeiture of good time credits earned under (d) Removal from work details. Penal Code § 4019 (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal • Disciplinary detention Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions The U.S. and state constitutions expressly The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment, prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary disciplinary actions shall not include corporal actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, group punishment when punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Disciplinary separation shall be considered (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option an option of last resort and as a response to of last resort and as a response to the most serious and the most serious and threatening behavior, threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and for the shortest time possible, and with the with the least restrictive conditions possible. least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 601 Disciplinary Separation 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Disciplinary separation in excess of 30 days facility manager before the disciplinary separation shall be reviewed by the Jail Administrator status is continued. This review shall include a before the discipline is imposed. The review consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☒ ☐ ☐ shall include a consultation with health care continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until staff. Such reviews shall continue at least the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall every 15 days thereafter until the disciplinary be documented. status has ended. These reviews shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 601.4.1 Medication, Clothing, and Personal the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Items 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Incarcerated persons placed in disciplinary issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles separation are considered special 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be management incarcerated persons and shall deprived of them through any portion of the day not be denied prescribed medication. except that those incarcerated persons who engage Special management incarcerated persons in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be will be provided with clothing that identifies deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a their status… ☒ ☐ ☐ person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall Incarcerated persons in disciplinary be reviewed by the facility manager or designee separation shall not be deprived of bedding or during each 24-hour period. clothing except in cases where the incarcerated person destroys such articles or uses them to attempt suicide. The decision to continue to deprive the incarcerated person of these articles must be made by the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee and reviewed every 24 hours. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or 601.6 Mental Health medical staff determine that an individual has serious If after placement in separation, mental health mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall or medical staff determine an incarcerated be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐ person to have a serious mental illness or an upon this determination. intellectual disability, the person shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person In no case shall any incarcerated person or or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of group of incarcerated persons be delegated punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ the authority to punish any other incarcerated of incarcerated people. person or group of incarcerated persons. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy, be used disciplinary purposes. for disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the No incarcerated person may be deprived of implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of the implements necessary to maintain an ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these acceptable level of personal hygiene. regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ measure. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the violated correspondence regulations, in which case incarcerated person has violated correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 correspondence regulations, in which case ☒ ☐ ☐ hours, without the review and approval of the facility correspondence other than legal mail may be manager. suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Jail Administrator. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be In no case shall access to the courts and/or suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.3.3 Rule Violation Reports California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept all disciplinary actions administered be of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This documented. This requirement may be requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation violation reports and report of the disposition of each. reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of discipline reports dated between October and December 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. This facility is dorm style and typically does not house incarcerated people with disciplinary concerns. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 710 Medical Screening DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING It is the policy of this department that a medical screening be performed on all (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the incarcerated persons upon arrival at the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall intake area to ensure that existing, emergent, develop a written plan to address the identification, and urgent health care, dental, or mental treatment, control and follow-up management of health needs are identified, risks are tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan assessed, and incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, contagious and communicable diseases are identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical properly classified and housed for their health evaluation, treatment responsibilities during and the health of the general population. incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall 714 Communicable Diseases 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 714.3.7 Data Collection and Reporting shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the The health authority shall be responsible for county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ensuring the systematic collection and procedures in conformance with applicable state and analysis of data to assist in the identification ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: of problems, epidemics, or clusters of (1) The types of communicable diseases to be nosocomial infections. All reportable illnesses reported; as defined by the public health department shall be reported as required. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated 714.3.6 Employee Training persons and custody staff; The Responsible Physician or the authorized designee shall provide education to all correctional staff who have contact with infected incarcerated persons during the ☒ ☐ ☐ initial employee orientation and annually thereafter. 714.3.9 Transmission-Based Precautions Incarcerated persons shall receive training on the disease transmission process and will be provided with appropriate barrier devices. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 714.3.8 Standard Precautions presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ 714.3.9 Transmission-Based Precautions exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 714.3.2 Identification medical needs, and safety of the affected Any incarcerated person suspected of having incarcerated persons; a communicable disease will be evaluated by a qualified health care professional as soon as reasonably practicable. Incarcerated persons suspected of having communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases will be appropriately isolated until disease confirmation and the period of communicability is determined. Long-term housing consideration will be based upon the classification status as well as the behavior, medical needs, and safety of incarcerated persons and staff. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person 714.7.6 Source Testing that address the limits of confidentiality; and, 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ Test results from persons who may have been the source of an exposure are to be kept confidential as well. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the 714.5 Employee Exposure Control possible exposure of custody staff to a 714.7 Post-Exposure Reporting and Follow- ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. Up Requirements 714.7.2 Supervisor Reporting Requirements 1211 SICK CALL 702 Non-Emergency Health Care It is the policy of this department to provide The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health daily access to qualified health care authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, professionals in order for incarcerated which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons persons to request medical services. or provision made that any incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ requesting medical/mental health attention be given such During the onsite inspection, medical staff attention. advised they are onsite 24/7 for emergencies and sick call is Monday through Friday. Incarcerated persons were interviewed and stated they did not have a delay when needing emergency medical care. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 900 Food Services 900.9 Meal Service Procedure In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Meals shall be served at least three times those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall during each 24-hour period. At least one meal be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one must include hot food. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ There must be no more than 14 hours must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 between a substantial evening meal and hours pass between evening and morning meals. breakfast. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined 900.6 Therapeutic Diets above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Incarcerated persons must be provided a actual consumption of each meal except for those on minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has meal. prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall a regularly scheduled meal must be provided be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. Approved snacks should be served to meal. incarcerated persons on medical diets in less ☒ ☐ ☐ than the 14-hour period if prescribed by the Responsible Physician or registered dietitian. Incarcerated persons on medical or therapeutic meals who miss their regularly scheduled meal will be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 807.4.2 Clothing Issue The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to An incarcerated person admitted to the facility incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ The issue of clothing appropriate to the (a) Clean socks and footwear; climate for incarcerated persons… During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff observed clothing was clean and free of holes or tears. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free All issued and exchanged clothing shall be of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, fitted, durable, and easily laundered and free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more of holes or tears, and substantially free of compatible with their gender identity and gender stains. Individuals shall be able to select the expression. garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 805 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING It is the policy of this department that vermin and pests be controlled within the facility. The There shall be written policies and procedures developed Jail Administrator or the authorized designee by the facility administrator to control contamination shall be responsible for developing and and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s implementing this policy, in cooperation with personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, ☒ ☐ ☐ the Responsible Physician and the local disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to public health entity, for the sanitation and eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. control of vermin and pests, and to establish medical protocols for treating incarcerated person clothing, personal effects, and living areas, with specific guidelines for treating an infested incarcerated person. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff hygiene items. observed personal care packs. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons as napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐ requested at no cost and no maximum maximum allowance. allowance Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Each incarcerated person held more than 24 supply themself with the following personal care items, hours who does not have the following because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, personal care items because of either ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: indigency or the absence of an incarcerated (a) Toothbrush, person canteen shall be issued the following items. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Personal care items shall be issued within the hours of housing assignment. first 12 hours of a housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share personal care items or disposable razors. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when The hair care services area shall be shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected maintained and kept clean according to the between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of the state or local board of State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections barbering and cosmetology and the health 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of department standards. Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Incarcerated persons will be allowed to upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every shower upon assignment to a housing unit ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. and at least every other day thereafter, or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Absent exigent circumstances, no person prohibited from showering at least every other day shall be prohibited from showering at least following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is every other day following assignment to a prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it shall designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be be approved by the Jail Administrator or the documented. authorized designee, and the reasons for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 607 Grooming (a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each module has access to hair care supplies, on the day of inspection, hair cuts were being conducted in one of the dorms. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 607.3.1 Hair Care Services identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Incarcerated persons shall generally be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at permitted to receive hair care services once least once a month. The facility administrator may per month after being in custody for at least suspend this requirement in relation to people who are 30 days. considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 607.4 Shaving Incarcerated persons may shave daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ An incarcerated person may be denied access to razors if they appear to be a danger to themself or others, or if such access may jeopardize the safety and security of the facility. Incarcerated persons may be restricted from significantly altering their appearance for reasons of identification in court. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services method approved by the State Board of Barbering and The hair care services area shall be Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, maintained and kept clean according to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of requirements of the state or local board of Regulations. barbering and cosmetology and the health department standards. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 807.4.1 Bedding Issue (b) The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Agency policy addresses each section of this ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be regulation. limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Upon entering a living area of the Imperial (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. County Sheriff's Office jail, every incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person who is expected to remain overnight shall be issued bedding and linens… Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE It is the policy of the Department to maintain a safe and sanitary facility. To accomplish this The facility administrator shall develop written policies goal, the Department will maintain a written and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable plan that contains schedules and procedures level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the for conducting weekly and monthly sanitation facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule inspections of the facility. of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance which may be found. It is the policy of this department to maintain a sanitation and preventive maintenance schedule to keep the facility clean and in good ☒ ☐ ☐ repair. During the onsite inspection, facility supervision explained there are three to four maintenance workers on site daily for issues and repairs. There is not a tracking system for smaller maintenance issues; however, if there is a bigger issue it is addressed by the Public Works Department. For those issues they submit a Service Request Form. The staff provided a random selection of Service Request Forms dated between October 2024 and February 2025 for BSCC review. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized This facility does not have medical care ☐ ☐ ☒ according to policies and procedures established by the housing as described in this regulation. health authority. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be Minors are not held in this facility. subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES 2B 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 3B 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 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B 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; ☐ ☐ ☒ 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr Center II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0900 FACILITY: Herbert Hughes Correctional Center TYPE: II RC: 324 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S D-1 Dorm 1963 1 58 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: Rated Capacity (RC) for 1963 dorms required: 75 sq. ft. of floor space per person, 500 cubic feet of air space for double bunk, ratio of 1:8 for toilets/wash basins and 1:16 for showers, with a maximum capacity of 50. D-2 Dorm 1963 1 56 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: Irregular D-3 Dorm 1988 1 68 62 62 5 1 8 1 6 4,358 sq. ft. Note: Dorm 3 and Dorm 4 were built in 1988; however, they may use least restrictive 2001 regulation, which required a total of 70 square feet of sleeping area and dayroom space per inmate. Ratio for toilets/urinals and wash basins 1:10. Irregular D-4. Dorm 1988 1 74 62 62 5 1 8 1 6 4,358 sq. ft. Note: 2025-this dorm housed federal incarcerated ppl therefore was not inspected. D-5 Dorm 1963 1 56 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: 2025-this dorm housed federal incarcerated ppl therefore was not inspected. D-6 Dorm 1963 1 40 50 50 20.0 X 110.0 X 12 5 1 8 1 6 Note: *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. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr. Center II CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult. dot (03/01) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1963, 1988 & 2001 BOC Code: 0900 FACILITY NAME: Herbert Hughes Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1963 1988 2001 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (1963, Pg 43, #4)  There are no temporary holding cells in this 0B facility. Fixed benches, 10 sq. ft. floor space per person, toilet in cell or nearby. No more than 10 inmates. Not used for overnight stays. Weapons Locker (1963, Pg 44 #5)  1B Individual lock boxes, with individual keys, should be provided for guns. Detoxification Cells (1963, Pg 44, #6)  There are no detoxification cells in this facility. 2B Shower-Delousing Room (1963, Pg 45 #10)  Intake is conducted at Oren Fox Detention 3B Available in reception/booking Facility. Secure Vault or Storage Space (1963, Pg 44 #7)  Stored at Regional Adult Facility. 4B Available for inmate valuables Telephone (1963, Pg 44, #8)  5B Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5. Special Segregation Cell (1963, Pg 26 #4)  No cells of this type are in this facility. 6B Cell without tables, seats, shelves, and lockers for an inmate who is disturbed and may destroy the equipment or injure himself. Solitary-Isolation Cell (1963, Pg 49 #3)  No cells of this type are in this facility. 7B At least one isolation and/or solitary segregation cell to detain violet and destructive inmates. Cell should not have fixtures or furniture. Recessed lighting and toilet flush with the floor. Vision Ports of tempered plate glass. Size similar to single cell. Single Occupancy Cells (1963, Pg 48 #1)  No single cells at this facility. 8B Multiple Occupancy Cells (1963, Pg 48 #1)  No multiple occupancy cells at this facility. 9B Dormitories (1963, Pg 50 #4) This facility has (4) four dorms built in 1963 10B and two (2) dorms built in 1988. Ceiling height of 10’  75 sq. ft. floor space per person  0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr. Center II CI PHY 25-260900 Imperial Herbert Hughes CC PHY 2025 - 1 - A3 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Double bunks require 500 cubic feet of air space per  person Maximum capacity of 50  Dorms 1, 2, and 5 have more bunks than their rated capacity. The dorms were not at capacity during inspection therefore compliant with this regulation. Ratio 1:8 for toilets/wash basins, 1:16 showers  Dormitories (1988) Contain 50 sq. ft. of floor area per inmate and a  minimum ceiling height of 8’ Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no less  Dorms 3 and 4 have more bunks than their than 8. rated capacity. These dorms were not at capacity during inspection therefore compliant with this regulation. Provide access to water closets separate from the  wash basin and drinking fountains Provide secure storage of personal items and clothing  for each occupant. Dormitories (2001, 470A.2.8) To increase rated capacity, 2001 regulations were used for Dorms 3 & 4. Contain 50 sq. ft. of floor area per inmate in single  bunk, 70 sq. ft. in double bunk (this includes dayroom space) Capacity of 4-64 inmates  Secure storage of personal possessions  Toilet/urinal ratio 1:10, one urinal or two feet of trough  maybe substituted for each toilet up to 1/3 of total toilets required (except for female housing) Wash basin ratio 1:10  Shower ratio 1:20, must provide hot and cold or  tempered water Dayrooms (1963, Pg 50 #5) Allow inmates a place to read, write, or carry-on indoor  activities. Adequate number of toilets and washbasins.  Dayrooms (1988) Contain 35 sq. ft. of floor area per inmate exclusive of  circulation corridors 3 feet wide in front of cells/rooms Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of inmates  Provide access to water closets, wash basins and  drinking fountains Provide access to a shower or showers at a ratio of  1:16. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and III facilities  (except special-use cells) and workers in Type I. Dayrooms (2001, 470A.2.9) 11B 35 square feet of floor area per inmate  Access to toilets, washbasins, and drinking fountains  Access to a shower  Contain tables and seating to accommodate rated  capacity 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr. Center II CI PHY 25-260900 Imperial Herbert Hughes CC PHY 2025 - 2 - A3 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Provision of modesty for toilets and showers  Natural Light (1963, Pg 52 #18) 12B Provide windows for natural light. Night Lights (1963, Pg 52 #19) P 13B rovide in sufficient quantity and intensity to permit  good supervision and control of inmate living quarters. Laundry Facilities (1963, Pg 53 #20) 14B Provide facilities laundering and drying outside the  inmate living area. Exercise Area (1963, Pg 50 #7) Preferably in sunlight and fresh air. Sufficiently large  enough to accommodate a substantial number of persons. Interrogation and Assembly Rooms (1963, Pg 51 #11) Adequate number of secure rooms to permit  interrogation. Outside the prisoners’ living quarters but within the jail security area. Larger rooms for group assembly for religious services, television viewing, group counseling, educational classes. Visiting (1963 Pg 40 #4) 15B A visiting area outside the jail cell should be provided. Attention given to prevent escape and the introduction  of contraband. The design should provide a relaxed atmosphere. Glass partition, conversation through individual telephones. Stools should be provided for the visitor as well as the inmate. Attorney Area (1963, Pg 54 #23) 16B An ample number of rooms should be provided for  attorney visits, similar to visiting rooms. Space should be provided for face-to-face attorney visits. Storage Space 17B Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment  such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr. Center II CI PHY 25-260900 Imperial Herbert Hughes CC PHY 2025 - 3 - A3 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Mop Sinks/Janitorial Services (1963, Pg 53 #21) 18B An adequate number of conveniently located properly vented, mop sinks with hot water for janitorial services. The location of sinks should be such that proper  janitorial services can be carried on both in the outside security detention area without excessive passage through the security perimeter. Clothing Storage (1963, Pg 45 #11) 19B Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property,  bedding and supplies. Monitoring System (1963, Pg 51 #9) Inter-communication system connecting the security  area with the control desk so that staff can be alerted instantly if difficulty occurs within the jail. Closed-Circuit Television (1963, Pg 51 #13) It is recommended that space and conduits be  provided so that closed-circuit television equipment can be installed without altering the physical plant. Keys and Emergency Exits (1963, Pg 51 #14) Key storage. Entrances and exits in the main custodial  sections of the jail should be provided with Sallyports. All emergency exits are wired to sound an alarm on the security control panel when an emergency exit is  open. Personal Hygiene (1963, Pg 51 #10) Facilities should be designed so that inmates can  receive haircuts. Floor Drains (1963 Pg 52 #17) All cells and living areas, mess halls, and other  locations where needed to facilitate cleaning. State Fire Marshal’s Responsibility in Jail 20B Buildings (1963, Pg 37 #6) The State Fire Marshal, with the advice of the State Fire Advisory Board, prepare and adopt rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for the  prevention of fire and the protection of life and property against fire and panic in any building or structure used or intended for use as a jail where fifty (5) or more persons may gather. Means of egress, adequacy of exits, maintenance of fire extinguishing and fire alarm systems, etc. 0900 Imperial SHRF Herbert Hughes Corr. Center II CI PHY 25-260900 Imperial Herbert Hughes CC PHY 2025 - 4 - A3 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0905 FACILITY NAME: Oren Fox Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Chavarin, Lieutenant Stewert, Lieutenant Vooris, NaphCare Medical Manager Armenta FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23 -24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in designated to remain in the facility for the each local detention facility to ensure the implementation supervision and welfare of incarcerated and operation of the programs and activities required by persons, to ensure the implementation and these regulations. operation of all programs and activities as required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ when needed. BSCC staff reviewed a staffing roster dated February 24, 2025, and a random selection of shift position logs from February 2025 and determined there was sufficient staff at this facility to ensure the operation of programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Such staff must not leave the facility while least one employee on duty at all times in a local incarcerated persons are present and should detention facility or in the building which houses a local not be assigned duties that could conflict with ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and the supervision of incarcerated persons. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which See above. 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 When a person from each gender is being shall be at least one female employee who shall be held at this facility, a minimum of one immediately available and accessible to such females. correctional officer from each gender should be on-duty in the jail at all times. Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐ This facility does not house incarcerated females; however, there is female staff at the nearby facilities. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The Jail Administrator or the authorized personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator designee shall be responsible for developing shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the staffing plans to comply with this policy. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a Records of staff deployment should be ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the maintained in accordance with established time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a records retention schedules review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Safety Checks (c) Safety checks shall be done by personal The facility administrator shall develop and implement observation of the correctional officer and policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that shall be sufficient to determine whether the include, but are not limited to, the following: incarcerated person is experiencing any (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- stress or trauma. being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ hourly through direct visual observation of all people held BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of and housed in the facility. safety check observation logs from February 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. Staff performed the vast majority of safety checks within 60 minutes from the previous safety check and in random or varied intervals. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 512 Use of Restraints, 518 Safety and cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an intervals. irregular schedule (staggered) so that ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (a) The actual time when each safety check include: ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check (b) The location where each safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number; and, number. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff (c) Initials or member identification number of ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). staff who completed the safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Safety check documentation shall be reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Jail Administrator or supervisor. The review of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, shall include any noted inconsistent safety checks. documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check observation logs from February ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. A corporal or sergeant reviewed the logs at the completion of the shift. During the onsite inspection, facility supervision explained both a corporal and sergeant review safety check logs and if they find untimely safety checks they speak to the staff member, determine the circumstances, and handle as necessary. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 402 Fire Safety Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of least one person on duty at all times who meets the staffing rosters dated between December training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024 and February 2025 and confirmed fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. compliance with this regulation. The facilities are staffed with individuals who meet the training standards for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 402.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility person on duty who trained in fire and life safety All staff, volunteers, and contractors who procedures that relate specifically to the facility. work in the facility are responsible for the ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention of fires. They should be trained and given the tools to carry out the tasks necessary to reduce the risk of fire. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Last updated December 12, 2024. policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Policy comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Last updated December 11, 2024. Notes: The policies and procedures required in The Custody Manual was used for the policy subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate review portion of the inspection unless manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) otherwise noted. do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ 104 Administrative Communications (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 214 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 511 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes 511.3.9 Restrictions on the Use of a Carotid prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ Control Hold holds. 511.3.10 Restrictions on the Use of a Choke Hold (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 512 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 502 Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. 508 Classification (6) Security and control including physical counts and 103.3.1 Internal and External Security searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review contraband control, and key control. 205 Tool and Culinary Equipment Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 211 Key and Electronic Access Device review, evaluate, and make a record of security Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include 215 Perimeter Security internal and external security measures of the facility 400 Facility Emergencies including security measures specific to prevention of 501 Incarcerated Person Counts sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 510 Control of Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Movement 513 Searches Facility staff completed this facility’s internal and external security measures review to include measures specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment on January 8, 2025, for compliance with this regulation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 400 Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ 402 Fire Safety section 1032 of these regulations; 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 400.6 Response to Disturbances hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.8 Hostages 400.9 Escapes (C) mass arrests; 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400 Facility Emergencies (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 403.2.3 Inspection and Testing ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 400 Facility Emergencies ammunition, chemical agents, and related 507 Management of Weapons and Control security devices. Devices ☒ ☐ ☐ 507.4 Other Weapons, Tooks, and Chemical Agents 507.5.2 Inventory (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 721 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ 508 Classification (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 609.6 Additional Provisions for Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Retaliation reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 520 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606.4 PREA Coordinator Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (h) Implementing a process by which limited to, the following: incarcerated persons may report sexual (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse and sexual harassment to a privately report sexual abuse and sexual public/private entity or an office that is not part ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated of the Department, and that the outside entity persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and or office is able to receive and immediately sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of forward incarcerated person reports of sexual responsibilities that may have contributed to such abuse and sexual harassment to the Jail incidents, Administrator, allowing the person anonymity. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 606.4 PREA Coordinator family, community members, and other interested (o) Ensuring that information for uninvolved third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual incarcerated persons, family, community ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be members, and other interested third parties to publicly posted at the facility. report sexual abuse or sexual harassment is publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 721 Suicide Prevention and Intervention This policy establishes the suicide prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide and intervention program to identify, monitor prevention program developed by the facility and, when necessary, provide for emergency administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ response and treatment of incarcerated authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, persons who present a suicide risk while and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who incarcerated at the department detention present a suicide risk. facilities. The program shall include the following: 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 721.4 Staff Training personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention, to include, at minimum. BSCC staff reviewed training rosters from August 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 721.5 Screening and Intervention intake and prior to housing assignment. All incarcerated persons shall undergo ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health screening during the intake process. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Special situations may arise where a situations, including placement in restrictive housing, screening and intervention is appropriate for following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in an incarcerated person when the person is ☒ ☐ ☐ classification. placed in restrictive housing, following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Communication between members and arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, arresting/transporting officers. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 721.6 Suicide Watch suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Incarcerated persons should only be housed restrictive environment should be considered. on suicide watch with the approval of a qualified healthcare professional and the ☒ ☐ ☐ Watch Commander. incarcerated persons placed on suicide watch shall be closely monitored and housed in a cell that has been designed to be suicide resistant. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. An observation log shall be maintained for each incarcerated person on suicide watch. A staff member shall be designated to make a direct visual observation of the incarcerated person twice every 30 minutes at ☒ ☐ ☐ approximately 15-minute intervals. A Watch Commander and a qualified healthcare professional, if available, must observe the incarcerated person at least once every five hours. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 721.6.1 Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 721.6.2 Notification ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 515.5 In-Custody Death Review attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ 721.7 Follow-Up (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 721.4 Staff Training ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402 Fire Safety 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrator shall, in cooperation with the having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire local fire department or other qualified entity, Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression develop a plan for responding to a fire. which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 402.4 Fire Prevention Equipment fire department to be included as part of the policy and 402.5 Firefighting Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of 402.6 Fire Training Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 402.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; The Department shall be inspected by an appointed staff member who is qualified to perform fire and safety inspections on a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ standards are maintained. BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff dated between January 2023 and March 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and A staff member shall be assigned to Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires coordinate with local or state fire officials for inspections at least once every two years; the inspections as required once every two years, pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff reviewed the comprehensive fire and life safety inspection completed by inspector Frank #282 of First Choice Alarm Security on May 23, 2024, for compliance with this regulation. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 404 Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation signage can be found throughout the facility. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402.8 Emergency Housing of Incarcerated people in the case of fire. Persons The plan should include procedures for continuing to house incarcerated persons in ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility, identification of alternate facilities and the potential capacity of those facilities, incarcerated person transportation options, and contact information for allied agencies. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management 0B The Jail Administrator or the authorized Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics designee is responsible for ensuring that accounting system which reflects the monthly average detailed daily reports of the facility's daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people incarcerated person population are ☒ ☐ ☐ by gender and juvenile status. completed and maintained by the staff. The reports shall reflect the average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced incarcerated persons by categories of gender and juvenile status. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Facility administrators shall provide the Board with The Jail Administrator or the authorized applicable demographic information as described in the designee is responsible for ensuring that all Jail Profile Survey. required information is supplied to the Board of State and Community Corrections as ☒ ☐ ☐ required. During the onsite inspection, facility staff provided their daily headcount report for review. 1041 RECORDS 209 Incarcerated Person Records It is the policy of this department that all (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV records shall be complete and facility shall develop written policies and procedures for comprehensive, resulting in reliable data that the maintenance of individual records for each provides information about each incarcerated incarcerated person which shall include, but not be person's period of confinement, as well as limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, histories of previous confinement in this commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary facility. All incarcerated person records are actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible official department documents and should be physician and staff response, and non-medical ☒ ☐ ☐ used for official business only. Incarcerated information regarding disabilities and other limitations. person records are a vital component of the criminal justice system and should only be released to authorized persons. The facility staff advised they maintain arrestee records in their Jail Management System. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of incarcerated person records and determined compliance with this regulation. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Prison rape Elimination Act uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at 606.4 PREA Coordinator facilities under its direct control and from other facilities (i) Establishing a process to ensure accurate, with which it contracts for the confinement of its uniform data is collected for every allegation incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ control of this department, using a requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon request, the Department Note: federal survey on sexual violence. shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30… 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 210 Report Preparation Reports relating to any incident resulting in Each facility administrator shall develop written policies death, serious injury or endangerment to and procedures for the maintenance of written records staff, incarcerated person, or a visitor; an and reporting of all incidents which result in physical escape; a major disturbance; a facility harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee emergency, or an unsafe condition at the or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other facility shall be submitted to the Jail person. Administrator as soon as practicable but ☒ ☐ ☐ within 24 hours of the incident. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of incident reports dated between June 2024 and March 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. The reports included pertinent information and subsequent actions of the staff. Such records shall include the names of the persons All reports shall accurately reflect the identity involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, of the persons involved, all pertinent ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. information seen, heard, or assimilated by any other sense, and any actions taken. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Employees should ensure that reports are assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the sufficiently detailed for their purpose and free facility manager or designee. from errors prior to submission. Reports shall be prepared by the staff assigned to ☒ ☐ ☐ investigate or document an incident, approved by a supervisor and submitted to the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee in a timely manner. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 217 News Media Relations 218 Community Relations and Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 218 Community Relations and Public Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Information ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. 218.3 Responsibilities (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 218 Community Relations and Public people as specified in sections: Information (1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ This policy addresses all sections of this regulation. (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths 515.3 Mandatory Reporting (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy All in-custody deaths shall be reported within and procedures to comply with the in-custody death 10 days of the death to the state Attorney ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section General’s office and the Board of State and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Community Corrections (BSCC), in the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC accordance with reporting guidelines and within 10 days of an in-custody death. statutory requirements. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 515.5 In-Custody Death Review health administrator, shall develop written policy and The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a team of qualified staff to conduct an written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of administrative review of every in-custody the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall death. At a minimum, the review team should include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or include the following: designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff (a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Administrator who are relevant to the incident. (b) County Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) District Attorney (d) Investigative staff (e) Responsible Physician, qualified health care professionals, supervisors, or other staff who are relevant to the incident The in-custody death review should be initiated as soon as practicable, and a written report shall be completed within 30 days of the death. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the The team should review the appropriateness appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to of clinical care, determine whether changes policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ to policies, procedures, or practices are identify issues that require further study. warranted, and identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 515.3 Mandatory Reporting initial review report of every in-custody death to the A copy of the initial review report for every in- BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility custody death provided to the state Attorney administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review General's office shall be submitted to the report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Board of State and Community Corrections ☒ ☐ ☐ section 832.10 of the Penal Code. (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and contain the information required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport with the disclosure requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure of records). 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following 515.3 Mandatory Reporting information: (1) Demographic information A copy of the initial review report for every in- (A) Full name of the decedent custody death provided to the state Attorney (B) Date of birth General's office shall be submitted to the (C) Date of death Board of State and Community Corrections (D) Time of death (BSCC) within 60 days of the death, and (E) Gender contain the information required by 15 CCR (F) Race and ethnicity 1046 and comport with the disclosure (G) Relevant medical history requirements of Penal Code § 832.10 (public ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information disclosure of records). (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 Classification The Jail Administrator or the authorized (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, designee should create and maintain a or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan to guide staff in the classification plan designed to properly assign processing of individuals brought into the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities facility. according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, The plan should include an initial screening physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- process, as well as a process for determining assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for 115.42). the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ extent possible within the limits of the available number BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. classification questionnaires dated between October 2024 and February 2025 and The written classification plan shall be based on objective determined compliance with these criteria and include receiving screening performed at the regulations. Each record documented a time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each review of the person’s incarceration history, person's classification level, housing restrictions, and current charges, institutional behavior, prison housing assignments. time, gang affiliation, last housing assignment, etc. The classification assessment included the person’s ability to comprehend and answer questions related to PREA, Medical and Mental Health and housing assignment. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish The plan should include use of an objective and implement a classification system which will include screening instrument, procedures for making the use of classification officers or a classification decisions about classification and housing committee in order to properly assign incarcerated assignments, intake and housing forms, and persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and a process to ensure that all classification and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as housing records are maintained in each much information as is available about and from the incarcerated person's permanent file. incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classification plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 508.4.1 Incarcerated Person Response to the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Screening whether a placement would ensure the health and safety (a) Whether the incarcerated person has a of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement mental, physical, or developmental disability. would present management or security problems. A (b) Whether the incarcerated person is or is person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, ☒ ☐ ☐ be given serious consideration. transgender, intersex, or gender nonconforming. (c) Whether the incarcerated person has previously experienced sexual victimization. (d) The incarcerated person's own perception of vulnerability. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 710 Medical Screening 714 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (e) Establishing procedures for the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and identification, education, immunization, procedures specifying those symptoms that require prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical ☒ ☐ ☐ medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a isolation (when indicated), treatment, and medical evaluation is completed. follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry made of the person being booked as to whether the The medical screening inquiry should include person has or has had any communicable diseases, such a review of the incarcerated person's prior jail as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of medical record… tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health History of infectious or communicable authority. The response shall be noted on the medical diseases that are considered serious in screening from. nature; current treatment, symptoms, medications, chronic illness, or health issues, including communicable diseases, or special health requirements, and/or dietary needs… ☒ ☐ ☐ Past and recent serious communicable disease symptoms (e.g., chronic cough, coughing up bloody sputum, lethargy, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, night sweats) BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of intake medical questionnaires dated between December 2024 and March 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. Communicable diseases are one of many screening questions completed upon intake. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 710.5.2 Telehealth Telehealth may be incorporated into The facility administrator, in cooperation with the procedures used to identify and evaluate responsible physician, shall develop written policies and incarcerated persons who may be in a ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated behavioral crisis. people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 711.3 Mental Health Services Crisis intervention If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 712.2 Policy considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this It is the policy of this department that all section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or individuals booked into the facility shall others or appear gravely disabled. receive an initial mental health screening by a qualified mental health professional, ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified mental health staff. A more comprehensive medical appraisal shall be conducted within the first 14 days of incarceration to confirm the initial findings and to ensure that, if needed, an appropriate treatment plan that meets the individual needs of the incarcerated person is in place. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 710.5 Health Appraisal secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Upon the identification of an incarcerated daily sick call, whichever is earliest. ☒ ☐ ☐ person who may be in a behavioral crisis, a physician's opinion will be secured within 24 hours, or next sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 505 Special Management Incarcerated safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate ☒ ☐ ☐ Separation (d) The incarcerated person requires immediate mental health evaluation and medical housing is not reasonably available. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☐ ☐ ☒ develop and implement policies and procedures for the This facility does not have Administrative administrative separation of incarcerated people. Separation housing. Policies and procedures must include: 505.2 Policy (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate This department shall provide for the secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of and restrictive housing of any special privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but shall ☐ ☐ ☒ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility not impose more deprivation of privileges staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or the public. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 505.1.1 Definitions an incarcerated person’s health. This is a non-punitive classification process ☐ ☐ ☒ and must not adversely affect an incarcerated person's health. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for 505.1.1 Definitions, Administrative incarcerated people who have: Separation (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in The subsections of this regulation are nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the addressed in this section of the custody safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and policy. 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 505.10 Log Procedures administrative separation to obtain the objective of • Incarcerated person's name protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility • Incarcerated person's booking number staff. • Classification status • Housing assignment • Date and time initially housed ☐ ☐ ☒ • Date and time of entry and exit from the cell • Reason for the special housing • Anticipated time of removal •Medical, psychological, or behavioral considerations • Counseling for behavior • Removal date and time from special housing (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 505.7 Review of Status evaluation of the need to continue placement in The Watch Commander or the classification administrative separation. officer shall review the status of all incarcerated persons who are housed in restrictive housing units and designated for administrative separation or protective ☐ ☐ ☒ custody. This review shall occur every 30 days. The review should include information about these incarcerated persons to determine whether their status in administrative separation and protective custody is still warranted. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 518 Safety and Sobering Cells 518.1.1 Definitions The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety Cell - An enhanced protective housing 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who designed to minimize the risk of injury or display behavior which results in the destruction of destruction of property used for incarcerated property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to persons who display behavior that reveals self or others. intent to cause physical harm to themselves ☒ ☐ ☐ or others or to destroy property, or who are in need of a separate cell for any reason, until suitable housing is available. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Safety Cell placement incident reports dated between August 2024 and March 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 518.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and (a)Placement of an incarcerated person into procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate a safety cell requires approval of the Watch ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell Commander or the Responsible Physician. to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment 518.2 Policy or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 518.3 Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or (a) Placement of an incarcerated person into ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be a safety cell requires approval of the Watch reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Commander or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as (h) A medical assessment of the incarcerated possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of person in the safety cell shall occur as soon placement in the safety cell. The person shall be as possible, but not more than 12 hours from medically cleared for continued retention, referral to the time of placement. The person shall be advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a medically cleared for continued assessment, minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. referral to advanced treatment, or removed from the safety cell a minimum of 24 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed Safety Cell Observations Logs and determined medical staff were involved or notified during placement and within 12 hours thereafter for compliance with this regulation. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health (i) A mental health assessment shall be care staff shall obtain a mental health conducted as soon as possible, but not more opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on than 12 hours from an incarcerated person's placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon placement. The mental health professional's as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. recommendations shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed Safety Cell Placement reports and determined medical staff were part of the screening process prior to placement for compliance with this regulation. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least (c) A safety check consisting of direct visual twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation that is sufficient to assess the lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be incarcerated person's well-being and documented. behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Safety Cell Observation Logs dated between October 2024 and January 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. The staff conducted the majority of safety checks within 15 minutes of the previous safety check. BSCC staff provided technical assistance and best practice recommendations to address some safety checks that exceeded 15 minutes. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure (e) Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. be given the opportunity to have fluids (water, juices) at least hourly….Each time an incarcerated person is provided the opportunity to drink fluids will be documented on the safety cell log. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Incarcerated persons will be provided meals during each meal period….All meals provided to incarcerated persons in safety cells will be documented on the safety cell log. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to (d) Incarcerated persons should be permitted retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably to remain normally clothed or should be designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal provided a safety suit, except in cases where privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's the incarcerated person has demonstrated safety or to the security of the facility are documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ that clothing articles may pose a risk to the incarcerated person's safety or the facility. In these cases, the reasons for not providing clothing shall be documented on the safety cell log. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 518 Safety and Sobering Cells 518.1.1 Definitions The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of minimize the risk of injury by falling or incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being intoxicated from any substance, and who ☒ ☐ ☐ require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Sobering Cell placement incident reports dated between April 2024 and February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon 518.4 Sobering Cell Procedures as they are able to continue the admission process or are (d) Incarcerated persons will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the sobering cell when they no longer ☒ ☐ ☐ pose a threat to their own safety and the safety of others and are able to continue the booking process. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over (c) Qualified health care professionals shall six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody assess the medical condition of the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent incarcerated person in the sobering cell at medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ least every six hours. Only incarcerated regulations. persons who continue to need the protective housing of a sobering cell will continue to be detained in such housing. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the (b) A safety check consisting of direct visual sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half observation that is sufficient to assess the hour. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of sobering cell observation logs dated between April 2024 and February 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. Staff conducted the majority of safety checks no less than every half hour. BSCC staff provided technical assistance during the onsite inspection regarding a few safety checks that exceeded thirty minutes. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities 602.3 Jail Administrator Responsibilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The Jail Administrator, in coordination with responsible physician, shall develop written policies and the Responsible Physician and the ADA procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Coordinator (see the Accessibility - Facility appropriate classification and housing, protection, and and Equipment Policy), will establish written nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with procedures to assess and reasonably developmental disabilities. accommodate disabilities of incarcerated persons. The health authority or designee shall contact the (i) Identifying and evaluating all incarcerated regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or persons with developmental disabilities, confirmed to have a developmental disability for the including contacting the regional center to ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of assist with diagnosis and/or treatment within such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 24 hours of identification, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of Restraints This policy shall apply to the use of specific The facility administrator, in cooperation with the types of restraints, such as four/five-point responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restraints, and similar restraint systems, as devices. Restraint devices include any devices which well as all other restraints, including immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this such restraints are used to restrain any section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or incarcerated person for prolonged periods. other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility This agency has not used restraint devices manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated within this inspection cycle. Compliance is person in restraints to responsible health care staff. determined through policy review. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in 512.7 Availability of CPR Equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; (d) Incarcerated persons in restraints shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ housed either alone or in an area designated for restrained persons. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.6 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation (5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the (a)Restraints shall not be used as following requirements: punishment, placed around a person's neck, (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ or applied in a way that is likely to cause or as a substitute for treatment. undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 512.2 Policy incarcerated people who display behavior which It is the policy of this department that ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an restraints shall be used only to prevent self- intent to cause physical harm to self or others. injury, injury to others, or property damage. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation restrictive methods, including verbal de- techniques, have been attempted and are deemed escalation techniques, have been attempted ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective. and are deemed ineffective in controlling the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Excluding short-term use to gain immediate restraints only with the approval of the facility control, placing an incarcerated person in a manager, the facility watch commander, or restraint chair or other restraints for extended responsible health care staff; continued retention periods requires approval from the Jail shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Administrator or the authorized designee ☒ ☐ ☐ prior to taking action. The medical staff shall be called to observe the application of the restraints, when feasible, prior to the application or as soon as practicable after the application, and to check the incarcerated person for adequate circulation. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (h) Continuous direct visual observation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention (i) Within one hour of placement in restraints, shall be secured within one hour from the time of a qualified healthcare professional shall ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. document an opinion regarding the placement and retention of the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within (j) As soon as practicable, but within four four hours of placement. hours of placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be medically assessed to determine whether the person ☒ ☐ ☐ has a serious medical condition that is being masked by the aggressive behavior. The medical assessment shall be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be (f) Staff members shall conduct continuous conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure direct face-to-face observation at least twice that the restraints are properly employed, and to every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated check the incarcerated person's physical person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ well-being and behavior. 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 (k) If the Jail Administrator, or the authorized consultation with responsible health care staff designee, in consultation with responsible determines that an incarcerated person cannot be health care staff determines that the safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person cannot be safely person shall be taken to a medical facility for further removed from restraints after eight hours, the evaluation. person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use (l) Where applicable, the Jail Administrator the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended shall use the restraint device manufacturer's ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. recommended maximum time limits for placement. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the The use of restraints for purposes other than placement in restraints shall be documented and for the controlled movement or transportation shall be video recorded unless exigent of an incarcerated person shall be circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documented on appropriate logs and shall be documentation shall include: the reason for video recorded unless exigent circumstances placement; person authorizing placement; names of prevent staff from doing so. The staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; documentation shall include, at a minimum, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the duration of placement. the type of restraint used, when it was applied, a detailed description of why the restraint was needed, the name of the person authorizing placement, names of staff involved in the placement, any injuries sustained, when the restraints were removed and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 512.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons Restraints will not be used on incarcerated The facility administrator, in cooperation with the persons who are known to be pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and unless based on an individualized ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant determination that restraints are reasonably people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the necessary for the legitimate safety and policy shall include reference to the following: security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Incarcerated persons who are known to be in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg backs or placed in waist restraints or leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. irons. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 512.9.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination No incarcerated person who is in labor, of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons, the safety and security of the incarcerated person, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the staff, or the public. the body. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when medical who is currently responsible for the medical care of staff responsible for the medical care of the an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical pregnant incarcerated person determines ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery that the removal of restraints is medically or termination of the pregnancy determines that the necessary. removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, pregnant incarcerated person should be ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated advised of the policies and procedures pregnant people. regarding the restraint of pregnant persons. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 519 Biological Samples This policy provides guidelines for the (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized collection of biological samples from those law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel incarcerated persons required to provide including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to samples upon conviction and/or arrest for collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or certain offenses. This policy does not apply to palm print impressions from individuals who are required biological samples collected at a crime scene to provide such samples, specimens or impressions or taken from a person in conjunction with a pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal investigation. Nor does it apply to following written or oral request. biological samples collected from those required to register, for example, as sex offenders. Agency staff advised they have not used force to collect DNA during this inspection cycle. Compliance is determined through policy review. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 519.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional If an incarcerated person refuses to employee, faced with similar facts and ☒ ☐ ☐ cooperate with the sample collection process, circumstances, would consider necessary and correctional officers should attempt to identify reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. the reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance without resorting to using force. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by See above. 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 Force will not be used in the collection of authorization of the facility watch commander or samples except as authorized by court order designee on duty. The authorization shall include or approval of legal counsel and only with the ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was approval of the Watch Commander. asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 519.5.1 Video Recording extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including If the use of force includes a cell extraction, audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. the extraction shall also be video recorded, The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the including audio. The video recording shall be length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the ☒ ☐ ☐ retained by the facility in accordance with use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the established records retention schedules. tape shall be retained administratively. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained by the jail administration. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility allows access to a GED/High plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an School Diploma program. education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the It is the policy of this department to provide appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator educational and vocational programs to all shall develop and implement an education program with ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible incarcerated persons subject to available resources. schedule, space, personnel, and other resource constraints. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall vocational, or both, education of housed people. appoint an Incarcerated Person Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Coordinator, who shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the incarcerated person educational and vocational program. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1005.7 Eligibility Requirements established. Modified academic or vocational Educational/vocational programming (other opportunities may be provided based on sound security than televised courses) may be offered to practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules ☒ ☐ ☐ sentenced and pretrial persons. The Sheriff and regulations. shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for participation for incarcerated persons of each gender. 1062 VISITING 1010 Visitation 1010.3 Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Jail Administrator shall develop written written policies and procedures, which include the procedures for incarcerated person visiting, following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall provide for as many visits and (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitors as facility schedules, space, and (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility number of personnel will reasonably allow, schedules, space, and number of personnel will with no fewer visits allowed than specified by allow. 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 1010.5 Visiting Schedule hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made The Jail Administrator shall designate a available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. person to develop a schedule for incarcerated person visitation that includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Each ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall receive a copy of the visitation schedule in the incarcerated person handbook at orientation. The visiting hours will also be posted in the public area of the facility. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV 1010.3 Procedures facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated people are allowed two visits person each week. totaling 60 minutes each week. Visits are conducted through video. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 1010.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Any visitation that is denied or terminated manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled early, on the reasonable grounds that the visit visits and document such review. may endanger the security of the facility, shall ☒ ☐ ☐ have the actions and reasons documented. A copy of the documentation will be placed into the incarcerated person's file and another copy will be forwarded to the Jail Administrator. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 1010.7 General Visitation Rules section shall include provision for visitation by minor A maximum of two adults and two children will children of the incarcerated person. be permitted to visit an incarcerated person at ☒ ☐ ☐ any one time. Children visiting incarcerated persons must be deemed age appropriate by the parent or guardian accompanying the child. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 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) This facility offers video visits only and was exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 built under 2008 standards. 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 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: Video visitation only. Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; Video. Visitation hours; The tablets must charge between 10 pm-7 am daily. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Video visits can occur during normal dayroom hours, after 7 am and until 10 pm daily. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. This facility is dorm-style; however, any behavioral or discipline issues may restrict visitation. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 Mail Incarcerated persons may, at their own The facility administrator shall develop written policies expense, send and receive mail without and procedures for correspondence which provide that: restrictions on quantity, provided it does not ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors, or other incarcerated person may send or receive; incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable disruption to the orderly operation of the facility. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail by read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Staff manager or designee approves; The incoming correspondence may be read ☒ ☐ ☐ as frequently as deemed necessary to maintain security or monitor a particular problem. (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 1008.4 Confidential Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Incarcerated persons may correspond member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and confidentially with courts, legal counsel, the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ officials of this department, elected officials, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail the Department of Corrections, jail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money inspectors, government officials, or officers of orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; the court. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1008.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials and eight sheets of paper each week to permit (a) At least four pre-stamped envelopes for correspondence with family members and friends but correspondence with family and friends without limitation on the number of postage paid (b) At least eight sheets of writing paper envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive an amount of pre-stamped envelopes and writing paper sufficient to maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ communication with courts, legal counsel, officials of this department, elected officials, jail inspectors, government officials, and officials of the Board of State and Community Corrections. There shall be no limitation on the number of postage-paid envelopes and sheets of paper permitted for correspondence to the indigent incarcerated person's attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 Library Services The Jail Administrator or the authorized The facility administrator shall develop written policies designee is responsible for the administration and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV of the library services and should appoint a facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined capable member to serve as librarian to run by the facility administrator. The library service shall the daily library operations. The library include access to the following resources via paper services shall include access via paper documents or through electronic media and include documents or through electronic media to ☒ ☐ ☐ current information on community services and legal reference materials, current information resources, and religious, educational, legal reference on community services and resources, and material and recreational reading material. religious, educational, and recreational reading material. Library services and book exchanges are available anytime during the assigned recreation time. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time It is the policy of this department to provide (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall incarcerated persons with access to exercise develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of opportunities, exercise equipment, and out of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of cell time activities in accordance with state seven days to include: laws or requirements. At least three hours per week of exercise opportunities shall be provided and at least seven hours of out of cell time distributed over ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of seven days for recreation. This facility is dorm-style with an attached recreation yard. The door to the yard is left unlocked during dayroom hours (8 am – 10 pm) allotting the incarcerated people exercise time in excess of this regulation. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff observed incarcerated people in the dayroom and the recreation yard. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and Exercise is available daily from 8 am to 9:30 ☒ ☐ ☐ pm in the attached recreation yard. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. This facility is dorm style; therefore, the incarcerated people have access to ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation from 8 am to 10 pm daily in excess of this regulation. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1004.6 Security and Supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers, and WRITINGS Periodicals (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy develop written policies and procedures which will permit and prohibited by the Jail Administrator, incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any incarcerated persons are permitted to book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for purchase, receive, and read any book, distribution by the United States Postal Service. The newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator shall develop and implement a distribution by the U. S. Postal Service. written plan to make available a current newspaper or Publications, magazines, or newspapers other like source, including a non-English language shall be accepted only if they are mailed alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested directly from the publisher to a named people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the incarcerated person. A current newspaper in right of a facility administrator to: general circulation or other like source, including a non-English alternative shall be made available to interested people. (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; Periodicals (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Obscene publications or writings and mail matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, containing information concerning where or riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any how such matter may be obtained; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against material that would have a tendency to incite children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any ☒ ☐ ☐ an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of other form of violence; any material that weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other would have a tendency to incite crimes unlawful activity; against children; any material concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; any material containing information on the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives or any other unlawful activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail By received by an incarcerated person; and Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Assigned staff should open and inspect all incoming and outgoing general mail of current incarcerated persons. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1008.3 Mail Generally periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may However, incarcerated persons are only have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one allowed to store a limited amount of mail in time. their cells as determined by the Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrator. Excess mail will be stored with the incarcerated person's personal property and returned at the incarcerated person's release. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons housed in general and procedures which allow access to a telephone or population will be permitted reasonable communication device beyond those telephone calls access to public telephones at scheduled which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. times in the dayrooms for collect calls unless Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by such access may cause an unsafe situation others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be for the facility, staff, or other incarcerated provided access to the appropriate telecommunication persons. The Jail Administrator shall ensure device which will facilitate communication. Such devices a notice is conspicuously posted near the may include but are not limited to videophones, phones, informing incarcerated persons that ☒ ☐ ☐ teletypewriters, or third-party communications non-attorney calls may be monitored and assistance. An individual’s access to telephone recorded. communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. Teletypewriter or other communication devices (e.g., videophones, third-party communications assistant) will be made available to persons who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having, hearing or speech impairments to allow them equivalent telephone access as those without these disabilities. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Access to Courts and Counsel Access to courts and legal counsel may occur The facility administrator shall develop written policies through court-appointed counsel, attorney, or ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have legal assistant visits, telephone access to the court and to legal counsel. conversations, or written communication. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Writing materials, envelopes, and postage for regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ indigent incarcerated persons for legal communications and correspondence. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential attorney visiting areas that include the means by which the attorney and ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person can share legal documents. Telephones that enable confidential attorney-client calls. 1069 ORIENTATION 503 Handbook and Orientation To assist with the incarcerated person's (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator transition into a custody environment, the shall develop written policies and procedures for the orientation will be both written and verbal implementation of a program for people newly admitted (including video orientation if available) and to the facility designed to orient them at the time of include the following topics, supplemented by placement in a living area. a more detailed incarcerated person handbook that will be provided to each ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. During the onsite inspection, agency supervision provided a copy of the Incarcerated Person Handbook for review. The handbook included the necessary information for compliance with these regulations. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and See above. ☒ ☐ ☐ may be supplemented with video orientation. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation In addition to English, orientation information information to each person, including those with will be provided in the most commonly used disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English languages for the incarcerated person proficiency (LEP). population. The Jail Administrator should consider enlisting the assistance of volunteers who are qualified and proficient in both English and the language in which they are providing translation assistance to translate the orientation information. Use of outside translation sources may also be considered. 503.4 Orientation For Incarcerated Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Who Are Non-Readers, Visually Impaired, Or Have A Hearing Disability Incarcerated persons who cannot read, are visually impaired, or have intellectual, psychiatric, or speech disabilities, or limited reading skills shall have the materials read to them by a staff member or presented to them using audible recorded media (28 CFR 115.16). Incarcerated persons who have hearing disabilities shall be provided with interpretation services. Reasonable efforts should be made by the staff to assist the incarcerated person in understanding the information. Such a program shall be published and include, but not 503.3 Initial Orientation be limited to, the following: (b) ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage This policy addresses all sections of this rules; regulation. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) (4) programs and activities available and method of (g) ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and (l) ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and (j) ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1000 Programs and Services The Imperial County Sheriff's Office will make The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall available to incarcerated persons a variety of develop written policies and procedures which facilitate programs and services subject to resources cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies and security concerns. Programs and for individual or family social service programs for services offered for the benefit of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the incarcerated persons may include social services and resources available in the community and services, faith-based services, out of cell may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service activities, library access, delivery. educational/vocational training, alcohol and drug abuse recovery programs, and leisure time activities. The range and source of such services shall be at the 1000.3 Programs Coordinator discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Responsibilities (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: The following programs are available to (1) individual, group or family counseling; individuals incarcerated in the Imperial (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; County Jails: Inside/Out College Class, (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; English as a Second Language (ESL), Moral (4) vocational testing and counseling; Reconation Therapy (MRT), Dialectical ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; Behavior Therapy (DBT), Substance Use (6) discharge and reentry planning; Disorder Therapy (SUD), Imperial Pathways (c) referral to community resources and programs; Charter School, General Educational (d) reentry planning and service development; Development (GED), Work Program, and (e) legal assistance; Religious Services. (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 610 Voting This policy establishes the requirement for The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced providing eligible incarcerated persons the incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunity to vote during elections, pursuant written policies and procedures whereby the county to election statutes. registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1014 Religious Programs It is the policy of this department to permit The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility incarcerated persons to engage in the lawful shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ practices and observances of their sincerely opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in held religious beliefs consistent with the religious services, practices, and counseling on a legitimate governmental objectives of the voluntary basis. facility. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 609 Grievances It is the policy of this department that any (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and incarcerated person may file a grievance Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall relating to conditions of confinement, which develop written policies and procedures whereby all includes release date, housing, medical care, incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions out of cell time opportunities, classification of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; actions, disciplinary actions, program classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation, telephone and mail use participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; procedures, visiting procedures, and and food, clothing, and bedding. allegations of sexual abuse. Such policies and procedures shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of grievances and appeals dated between February and March 2025 and determined compliance with these regulations. During the onsite inspection, agency supervision explained incarcerated people submit ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances via the tablet. Once they submit the grievance all correctional staff are notified allowing the grievance to be handled at the lowest level. If it cannot be resolved, it is escalated via the chain of command. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people, and the majority had not submitted a grievance; however, there were a couple of complaints stating medical grievances went unanswered. I spoke with facility medical staff, and they stated the majority of grievances received are actually requests. When they receive legitimate grievances, they research the person’s medical history, work with the medical provider, and resolve the issue as quickly as they can. (1) a grievance form; 609.3 Access to the Grievance System Incarcerated persons will receive information concerning the grievance procedure during ☒ ☐ ☐ the orientation process. Information will also be contained in the incarcerated persons handbook. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a (a) A grievance form or instructions for grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐ registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant dates. (3) a process for submission and handling of (b) A process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; anonymous grievances. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest (c) Instructions for the resolution of the appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level. (5) appeal to the next level of review; (d) The appeal process to the next level of ☒ ☐ ☐ review. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each (e) Written reasons for denial of a grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; at each level of review. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response (f) A provision for a non-automated initial within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ response within a reasonable time limit which a period of 15 calendar days; shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction (g) A provision for resolving questions of ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; jurisdiction within the facility. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, (h) Provisions for providing a copy of the appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance, appeal, response, and related incarcerated person; and, documents to the incarcerated person. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct 609.5 Review of Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and The Jail Administrator or the authorized ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. designee shall conduct a quarterly review of grievances, responses, and appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: 609.4.5 Frivolous Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Incarcerated persons shall use the grievance control the submission of an excessive number of process only for legitimate problems or grievances. complaints. If there is concern that an ☒ ☐ incarcerated person is abusing the grievance process, the person shall be informed that continued behavior may result in disciplinary action. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline It is the policy of this department to maintain Wherever discipline is administered, each facility written general categories of prohibited administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary incarcerated person behavior that are clear, actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. consistent, and uniformly applied. Written rules and guidelines will be made available to Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy all incarcerated persons. They will include a should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, process for resolving minor infractions and a Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. hearing process for a more serious breach of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts shall be documented with an appropriate criminal report or referred to the investigations unit. BSCC staff reviewed two discipline reports dated between October 2024 and January 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. This facility is dorm style housing and does not typically have individuals with disciplinary concerns. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 600.3.2 Posting and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing The Jail Administrator or the authorized units and the booking area or issued to each person upon designee is responsible for conspicuously ☒ ☐ ☐ booking. posting notices about rules, disciplinary procedures, and actions in a conspicuous location. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable For those individuals with limited literacy, to read English, and for persons with disabilities, unable to read English, and for persons with provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them disabilities, provisions shall be made for staff ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an to instruct them verbally or provide them with understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary material in an understandable form. procedures and actions. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures PERSONS Disciplinary actions that may be imposed for minor rule violations include (15 CCR 1081): Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. • Counseling the incarcerated person The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following regarding expected conduct. elements: • Assignment to extra work detail. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- • Removal from work detail (without losing ☒ ☐ ☐ conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may work time credits). impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to • Loss of television, telephone, and/or television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less commissary privileges for a period not to than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation exceed 24 hours. and supervisory approval. • Lockdown in the incarcerated person's assigned cell or confinement in the incarcerated person's bunk area for a period not to exceed 24 hours. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 600.4.1 Multiple Minor Rule Violations or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing The staff member who learned of the rule by the staff member observing the act and submitted to violation shall write and submit a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such report, along with all relevant evidence, to the violations may include, but are not limited to: Watch Commander prior to the end of the shift unless otherwise approved by the Facility Commander or on-call manager. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 600.7 Hearing Officer authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to The hearing officer should be a qualified impose such consequences. supervisor or suitably trained designee who ☒ ☐ ☐ will have the responsibility and authority to rule on charges of incarcerated person rule violations. The hearing officer shall also have the power to impose actions. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are The hearing officer shall not investigate nor involved in the charges. preside over any incarcerated person disciplinary hearing on cases where the ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing officer was a witness or was directly involved in the incident that generated the complaint. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 600.6 Notifications shall be acted on with the following provisions and within An incarcerated person charged with a major specified timeframes: rule violation shall be given a written ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice description of the incident and the rules of the violation(s), shall be provided to the violated at least 24 hours prior to a incarcerated person. disciplinary hearing. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 600.6 Notifications hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Unless waived in writing by the incarcerated after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary person, hearings may not be held in less than officer and the incarcerated person has been 24 hours from the time of notification. informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time ☒ ☐ ☐ 600.8 Hearing Procedures through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, Hearings may be postponed or continued for or for good cause. a reasonable period of time for good cause. Reasons for postponement or continuance shall be documented and forwarded to the Jail Administrator. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 600.8 Hearing Procedure appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Incarcerated persons charged with major rule present witnesses and documentary evidence. The violations are entitled to be present at a incarcerated person shall have access to staff or hearing unless waived in writing or excluded assistance when they have limited literacy, or the because their behavior poses a threat to issues are complex. facility safety, security, and order. 600.8.1 Evidence Accused incarcerated persons have the right ☒ ☐ ☐ to make a statement, present evidence, and call witnesses at the hearing. 600.8.2 Staff Assistance A staff member shall be assigned to assist an incarcerated person who is incapable of self- representation at a disciplinary hearing due to limited literacy, developmental disabilities, language barriers, or mental status. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 600.5 Investigations hours after an incarcerated person has been Investigations involving major rule violations informed of the charge(s) in writing. should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial report and completed in sufficient time for the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person to have a disciplinary hearing, which is required within 72 hours of the time the incarcerated person was informed, in writing, of the charges. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 600.8.4 Report of Findings charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and All disciplinary hearing reports and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ dispositions shall be reviewed by the Jail manager or designee. Administrator or the authorized designee soon after the final disposition. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a The hearing officer shall write a report written statement by the fact-finders about the regarding the decision and detailing the evidence relied on and the reasons for the evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept action. A copy of the report shall be provided pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ to the incarcerated person. The original shall be filed with the record of the proceedings. All documentation related to the disciplinary process shall be retained and a copy should be placed in the incarcerated person's file. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals supervisor on all disciplinary action. Incarcerated persons wishing to appeal the decision of the hearing officer must do so in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing within five days of the decision. All appeals will be forwarded to the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee for review. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer but not be limited to the following: shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a •Loss of privileges progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of • Extra work detail discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the • Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours following: • Removal from work details (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Forfeiture of work time credits earned under (b) Extra work detail. Penal Code § 4019 (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. • Forfeiture of good time credits earned under (d) Removal from work details. Penal Code § 4019 (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal • Disciplinary detention Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions The U.S. and state constitutions expressly The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment, prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary disciplinary actions shall not include corporal actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, group punishment when punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Disciplinary separation shall be considered (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option an option of last resort and as a response to of last resort and as a response to the most serious and the most serious and threatening behavior, threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and for the shortest time possible, and with the with the least restrictive conditions possible. least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 601 Disciplinary Separation 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Disciplinary separation in excess of 30 days facility manager before the disciplinary separation shall be reviewed by the Jail Administrator status is continued. This review shall include a before the discipline is imposed. The review consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☒ ☐ ☐ shall include a consultation with health care continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until staff. Such reviews shall continue at least the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall every 15 days thereafter until the disciplinary be documented. status has ended. These reviews shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 601.4.1 Medication, Clothing, and Personal the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Items 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Incarcerated persons placed in disciplinary issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles separation are considered special 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be management incarcerated persons and shall deprived of them through any portion of the day not be denied prescribed medication. except that those incarcerated persons who engage Special management incarcerated persons in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be will be provided with clothing that identifies deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a their status… person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be reviewed by the facility manager or designee Incarcerated persons in disciplinary during each 24-hour period. separation shall not be deprived of bedding or clothing except in cases where the incarcerated person destroys such articles or uses them to attempt suicide. The decision to continue to deprive the incarcerated person of these articles must be made by the Jail Administrator or the authorized designee and reviewed every 24 hours. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or 601.6 Mental Health medical staff determine that an individual has serious If after placement in separation, mental health mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall or medical staff determine an incarcerated be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐ person to have a serious mental illness or an upon this determination. intellectual disability, the person shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person In no case shall any incarcerated person or or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of group of incarcerated persons be delegated punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ the authority to punish any other incarcerated of incarcerated people. person or group of incarcerated persons. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy, be used disciplinary purposes. for disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the No incarcerated person may be deprived of implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of the implements necessary to maintain an ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these acceptable level of personal hygiene. regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ measure. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the violated correspondence regulations, in which case incarcerated person has violated correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 correspondence regulations, in which case ☒ ☐ ☐ hours, without the review and approval of the facility correspondence other than legal mail may be manager. suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Jail Administrator. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be In no case shall access to the courts and/or suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.3.3 Rule Violation Reports California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept all disciplinary actions administered be of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This documented. This requirement may be requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation violation reports and report of the disposition of each. reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed two discipline reports dated between October 2024 and January 2025 and determined compliance with this regulation. This facility is dorm-style housing and does not typically have individuals with behavioral concerns. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 710 Medical Screening DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING It is the policy of this department that a medical screening be performed on all (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the incarcerated persons upon arrival at the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall intake area to ensure that existing, emergent, develop a written plan to address the identification, and urgent health care, dental, or mental treatment, control and follow-up management of health needs are identified, risks are tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan assessed, and incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, contagious and communicable diseases are identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical properly classified and housed for their health evaluation, treatment responsibilities during and the health of the general population. incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall 714 Communicable Diseases 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 714.3.7 Data Collection and Reporting shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the The health authority shall be responsible for county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ensuring the systematic collection and procedures in conformance with applicable state and analysis of data to assist in the identification ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: of problems, epidemics, or clusters of (1) The types of communicable diseases to be nosocomial infections. All reportable illnesses reported; as defined by the public health department shall be reported as required. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated 714.3.6 Employee Training persons and custody staff; The Responsible Physician or the authorized designee shall provide education to all correctional staff who have contact with infected incarcerated persons during the ☒ ☐ ☐ initial employee orientation and annually thereafter. 714.3.9 Transmission-Based Precautions Incarcerated persons shall receive training on the disease transmission process and will be provided with appropriate barrier devices. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 714.3.8 Standard Precautions presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ 714.3.9 Transmission-Based Precautions exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 714.3.2 Identification medical needs, and safety of the affected Any incarcerated person suspected of having incarcerated persons; a communicable disease will be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional as soon as reasonably practicable. Incarcerated persons suspected of having communicable diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ will be appropriately isolated until disease confirmation and the period of communicability is determined. Long-term housing consideration will be based upon the classification status as well as the behavior, medical needs, and safety of incarcerated persons and staff. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person 714.7.6 Source Testing that address the limits of confidentiality; and, 714.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ Test results from persons who may have been the source of an exposure are to be kept confidential as well. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the 714.5 Employee Exposure Control possible exposure of custody staff to a 714.7 Post-Exposure Reporting and Follow- ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. Up Requirements 714.7.2 Supervisor Reporting Requirements 1211 SICK CALL 702 Non-Emergency Health Care It is the policy of this department to provide The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health daily access to qualified health care authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, professionals in order for incarcerated which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons persons to request medical services. or provision made that any incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ requesting medical/mental health attention be given such During the onsite inspection, medical staff attention. advised they are onsite 24/7 for emergencies and sick calls are Monday through Friday. Incarcerated persons were interviewed and stated they did not have a delay when needing emergency medical care. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 900 Food Services 900.9 Meal Service Procedure In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Meals shall be served at least three times those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall during each 24-hour period. At least one meal be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one must include hot food. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 There must be no more than 14 hours hours pass between evening and morning meals. between a substantial evening meal and Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people breakfast. on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. 900.6 Therapeutic Diets A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Incarcerated persons must be provided a actual consumption of each meal except for those on minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has meal. prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall a regularly scheduled meal must be provided be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. Approved snacks should be served to meal. incarcerated persons on medical diets in less ☒ ☐ ☐ than the 14-hour period if prescribed by the Responsible Physician or registered dietitian. Incarcerated persons on medical or therapeutic meals who miss their regularly scheduled meal will be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 807.4.2 Clothing Issue The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to An incarcerated person admitted to the facility incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ The issue of clothing appropriate to the (a) Clean socks and footwear; climate for incarcerated persons… During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff observed clothing was clean and free of holes or tears. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.4.2 Clothing Issue The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free All issued and exchanged clothing shall be of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, fitted, durable, and easily laundered and free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more of holes or tears, and substantially free of compatible with their gender identity and gender stains. Individuals shall be able to select the expression. garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 805 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING It is the policy of this department that vermin and pests be controlled within the facility. The There shall be written policies and procedures developed Jail Administrator or the authorized designee by the facility administrator to control contamination shall be responsible for developing and and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s implementing this policy, in cooperation with personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, ☒ ☐ ☐ the Responsible Physician and the local disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to public health entity, for the sanitation and eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. control of vermin and pests, and to establish medical protocols for treating incarcerated person clothing, personal effects, and living areas, with specific guidelines for treating an infested incarcerated person. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff hygiene items. observed personal care packs. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons as napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐ requested at no cost and no maximum maximum allowance. allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Each incarcerated person held more than 24 supply themself with the following personal care items, hours who does not have the following because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, personal care items because of either ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: indigency or the absence of an incarcerated (a) Toothbrush, person canteen shall be issued the following items… (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Personal care items shall be issued within the hours of housing assignment. first 12 hours of a housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share personal care items or disposable razors. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when The hair care services area shall be shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected maintained and kept clean according to the between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of the state or local board of State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections barbering and cosmetology and the health 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of department standards. Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Incarcerated persons will be allowed to upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every shower upon assignment to a housing unit ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. and at least every other day thereafter, or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Absent exigent circumstances, no person prohibited from showering at least every other day shall be prohibited from showering at least following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is every other day following assignment to a prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it shall designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be be approved by the Jail Administrator or the documented. authorized designee, and the reasons for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 607 Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Each housing unit has hair care supplies. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 607.3.1 Hair Care Services identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Incarcerated persons shall generally be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at permitted to receive hair care services once least once a month. The facility administrator may per month after being in custody for at least suspend this requirement in relation to people who are 30 days. considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 607.4 Shaving Incarcerated persons may shave daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ An incarcerated person may be denied access to razors if they appear to be a danger to themself or others, or if such access may jeopardize the safety and security of the facility. Incarcerated persons may be restricted from significantly altering their appearance for reasons of identification in court. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services method approved by the State Board of Barbering and The hair care services area shall be Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, maintained and kept clean according to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of requirements of the state or local board of Regulations. barbering and cosmetology and the health department standards. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 807.4.1 Bedding Issue The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, (b) for each incarcerated person entering a living area who ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be This policy addresses all sections of this limited to: regulation. (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Upon entering a living area of the Imperial (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. County Sheriff's Office jail, every incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person who is expected to remain overnight shall be issued bedding and linens… Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE It is the policy of the Department to maintain a safe and sanitary facility. To accomplish this The facility administrator shall develop written policies goal, the Department will maintain a written and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable plan that contains schedules and procedures level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the for conducting weekly and monthly sanitation facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule inspections of the facility. of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance which may be found. It is the policy of this department to maintain a sanitation and preventive maintenance schedule to keep the facility clean and in good ☒ ☐ ☐ repair. During the onsite inspection, facility supervision explained there are three to four maintenance workers on site daily for issues and repairs. There is not a tracking system for smaller maintenance issues; however, if there is a bigger issue the Public Works Department addresses it. For those issues they submit a Service Request Form. The staff provided a random selection of Service Request Forms dated between October 2024 and February 2025 for BSCC review. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, BSCC staff reviewed the Public Health Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Department’s inspection and determined ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the compliance with this regulation. health authority. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be Minors are not held in this facility. subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES 2B 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 3B 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 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B 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; ☐ ☐ ☒ 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 42 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 0905 FACILITY: Oren Fox Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 270 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S s Pre-Book 1 (1076) Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 8’8” x 7’5” 1 1 1 Note: 66 sq. ft; Bench = 41”, capacity limited by bench space. 2 (1077) Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 8’8” x 7’3” 1 1 1 Note: 64.24 sq. ft.; Bench = 59”, capacity limited by bench space. Intake Intake Safety 2008 1 0 (1) (1) 6’4” x 7’8” 1 (1064) 1 1 (1065) Sobering 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 8’ x 7’5” 1 1 1 Note: Capacity limited by floor space. 2 (1066) Sobering 2008 1 0 (4) (4) 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Capacity limited by floor space. ADA. 8 (1072) Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 10’ x 7’9” 1 1 1 Note: 79 sq ft; Bench = 60”, capacity limited by bench space. 9 (1073) Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 10’ x 7’9” 1 1 1 Note: 79 sq ft; Bench = 41”, capacity limited by bench space. 10 (1067) Holding 2008 1 0 (6) (6) 12’.1” x 11’1” 1 1 1 Note: 134 sq ft; Bench 122”, capacity limited by bench space. ADA compliant cell. 11 (1068) Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7’5” x 10’ 1 1 1 Note: 75 sq ft; Bench 42”, capacity limited by bench space. *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. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cell # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S s Medical Single 2008 2 1 (1) (2) Irregular 1 1 1 Observation Shape #1 & #2 130 sq. ft. (1043-1044) Note: 20-22 inspection redesignated these cells as non-rated, reducing RC by 2. Medical Single 2008 2 1 (1) (2) Irregular 1 1 1 1 Isolation Shape #1 & #2 202 sq. ft. (1037/1039) Note: Negative Pressure; medical observation. Note: 20-22 inspection redesignated these cells as non-rated, reducing RC by 2. Staging 1 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7’4” x 7’5” 1 1 1 (1050) Note: Bench = 37”, capacity limited by bench space. Located in intake area. Staging 2 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7’4” x 7’5” 1 1 1 (1051) Note: Bench = 37”, capacity limited by bench space. Located in corridor to vehicle sallyport. 901-906 Dorm 2008 6 45 45 270 51’ x 63’ 5 5 5 5 (A-F) Irregular shape Note: All dayrooms 2,400 sq ft. 2025: Only 903 was occupied on the date of inspection. *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. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 2008 BSCC Code: 0905 FACILITY NAME: Oren Fox Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 2008 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 26, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) All new intakes are accepted at this facility X only. Weapons locker as specified in §1231.3.12 X A cell or room for confinement pending booking per § X 1231.2.2 A sobering cell as described in §1231.2.41, for inmates who pose a danger to themselves or others. X Facilities that accept male and female intoxicated inmates, two sobering cells shall be provided. A safety cell or cells as described in §1231.2.5 if the X program statement identified the need Access to shower within the secure area X Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X All property is held at Adult Regional Facility. Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water for X staff use. Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Be limited to no more than 16 inmates X Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear X ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all X inmates per §1231.3 Contains toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as X specified in §1231.3 Provides for clear visual supervision by staff. X Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less X Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and X has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet X Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all X inmates Contains toilets, wash basins and drinking fountains X as specified by these regulations 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Provides for clear visual supervision by staff. X Sobering Cell (2.4) X Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear X ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as X specified in §1231.3 Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Padding on floor X A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the X facility Safety Cell (2.5) X Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate X Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the X floor, with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls per §1231.3 X Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, X inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X provide a view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from X the bottom of the food pass to the floor Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to inmate occupant. X Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as X specified by these regulations Contain a bunk, desk, and seat as specified in X §1231.3 Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as X specified by these regulations Contain two bunks, one desk, and one seat per X §1231.3 Dormitories (2.8) Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of X floor space for double bed units; and at least 90 square feet for triple bed units. (This includes 35 square feet per person for dayroom space) Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4 X inmates. 8’ clear ceiling height required. X Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and drinking fountains as specified by these X regulations Dayrooms (2.9) Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, X exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the X maximum number of inmates. Provide access to a shower or showers as specified in X §1231.3 Provide access to toilets, wash basins, and drinking X fountains as specified in §1231.3 Exercise Area (2.10) X An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in Each module has its own recreation yard. every Type II and III facility. Staff leave the door unlocked all day. Clear height of 15 feet X Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided X by number of one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required surface area. Must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash Incarcerated have access to the bathroom in X basin and drinking fountain. the module. There must be at least one exercise area of not less X than 600 sq. ft. The design shall facilitate security and supervision X appropriate to the level of custody. Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) X There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the facility programs. Medical Examination Room (2.12) There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in X every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. Located within the security area and provide for X privacy of inmates 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no X single dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water Hot and cold running water in any room where X medical procedures are provided Lockable storage for medical supplies X Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). Medical Care Housing (2.14) This facility has isolation cells that could be used for medical needs but otherwise does Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility X not have medical care housing. Medical program indicates special medical care housing is housing is at the Regional Adult Detention needed. Facility. Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living X area of either. Provides lockable storage area for medical X instruments 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the community standard. X Commissary (2.16) X Inmates can purchase specified items. There is secure storage for commissary stock. X Dining Facilities (2.17) This facility does not have a chow hall. X In all Type II, III, and IV facilities which serve meals, Incarcerated people have space in the dining areas shall be provided. dayroom for meals. Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins, or showers in the same room without X appropriate visual barrier. Visiting Space (2.18) There are only video visits at this facility. Video visits occur in the dayroom. X Space shall be provided in all Type I, II, III, and IV facilities for visiting. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X 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). X 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Storage Room (2.21) Additional clothing items are stored closer to the housing module. One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage X per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) Type II facilities…there shall be an inmate- or sound- actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary stagging cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double X occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Laundry Facilities (2.23) Each housing area has a washer and dryer allowing incarcerated people to wash under Type IV facilities make provision for washing and X garments. drying personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and X maintaining fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential X interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or more inmates. Applicable to every facility which provides on-site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male X and female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single dimension less than 6 feet. X Attorney Interview Space (2.26) All attorney visits occur at the Regional Adult Detention Facility. X Available and provides for confidentiality. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 X 1:8 in sobering cells; 1:16 in temp holding cells; 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio. 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 1:8 in sobering cells; X Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio. Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single, double, dorm, temp holding, temp X staging, sobering, dayroom, and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas. The drinking fountain bubbler is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing X over the outlet (bubbler). Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. Showers (3.4) Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and X constructed of materials that are impervious to water and soap so that they may be easily cleaned. Beds/Bunks (3.5) Beds must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long. Multiple beds must have a X minimum of 21 inches between bed pans. Except in minimum security areas, beds must be securely fastened to the floor or wall. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. X 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, X 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 X everything on them are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; X and, without exposed seams. Mirrors (3.9) X A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security must be provided near each wash basin. Seating (3.10) In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. X When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per inmate. Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I) This facility is all dorm housing. A table and seat is provided in single and double X occupancy cells. Weapons Locker (3.12) A secure weapons locker is located outside the X security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific X requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0905 Imperial SHRF Oren Fox Detention Facility II CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08 10 13.dot (8/15)