Inyo County Jail (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

October 14, 2024 Stephanie Rennie, Sheriff Inyo County Sheriff’s Office 550 S. Clay Street Independence, CA 93526 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, INYO COUNTY JAIL FACILITY Dear Sheriff Rennie: A Targeted Inspection of the Inyo County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre- inspection briefing was held on Monday, June 24, 2024, and the following facility was inspected on September 11, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Inyo County Jail 0985 II This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at jill.farris@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4325 if you have any questions. Stephanie Rennie Sheriff Page 2 Sincerely, JILL FARRIS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Inyo County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Inyo County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Inyo County* County Administrator, Inyo County* Mark Smith, Sergeant, Inyo County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0985 Inyo County Jail II Targeted LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 0985 FACILITY NAME: Inyo County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Scott and Sergeant Smith FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: September 11, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 508 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that safety check logs and found the facility in include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with these regulations; facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- staff conducted safety checks at varied or being of individuals and shall be conducted at least random intervals and within 60 minutes of the hourly through direct visual observation of all people held previous safety check. and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 508.3 Safety Checks between safety checks. “Safety checks shall be conducted at least once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary.” ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check logs and determined compliance with this regulation. Agency staff conducted safety checks within 60 minutes of the previous safety check. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 524 Use of Restraints cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 538 Safety and Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied “Safety checks shall be conducted on an intervals. irregular schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur.” ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check logs and determined compliance with this regulation. Agency staff conducted safety checks at random or varied intervals. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 0985 Inyo County Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 508.3.1 Safety Check Documentation documentation of all safety checks. “All safety checks shall be documented.” Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (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 Jail Commander or supervisor. The review patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely shall include any noted inconsistent completion of, safety checks. documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks.” ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff reviewed two weeks of supervisor log reviews and determined compliance with this regulation. Supervisors reviewed the safety check logs twice a day. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 406 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 406.3 Fire-Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and “Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander shall, in cooperation with the Regulations Section 1029); local fire department or other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a fire.” (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 406.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; “The Office 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 going back one year 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).” Siemens conducted an inspection and testing of the facility fire alarm system on May 13, 2024, for compliance with this regulation. 0985 Inyo County Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 410 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 406.8 Emergency Housing of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Persons 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 532 Reporting In-Custody Deaths “All in-custody deaths shall be reported within (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy 10 days of the death to the state Attorney and procedures to comply with the in-custody death General's office, in accordance with reporting reporting requirements of Government Code section guidelines and statutory requirements 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of (Government Code § 12525).” ☒ ☐ ☐ the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death. BSCC staff reviewed a memo issued by Lieutenant Scott dated August 26, 2024, informing facility staff of the updates to this regulation. The agency Lexipol policy is pending the regulation updates. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. The initial review report shall contain the following information: (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. 0985 Inyo County Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 538 Safety and Sobering Cells 538.1.1 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 documentation and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. Staff conducted the majority of safety checks every half hour and placements were justified. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 538.4 Sobering Cell Procedures soon as they are able to continue the admission process (d) “Incarcerated persons will be removed or are 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 (c) “Qualified health care professionals shall receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. assess the medical condition of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person in the sobering cell at least every six hours.” 0985 Inyo County Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in (b) “A safety check consisting of direct visual the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every observation that is sufficient to assess the half 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.” ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of sobering cell observation forms dated between June and July 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. Facility staff conducted safety checks of individuals in the sobering cell every half hour. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 524 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the “This policy shall apply to the use of specific responsible physician, shall develop and implement types of restraints, such as four/five-point written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory devices. Restraint devices include any devices which restraints, and similar restraint systems, as immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated well as all other restraints, including person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, such restraints are used to restrain any or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated person for prolonged periods.” incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an The agency used the Pro-Straint Chair once incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health in the last 12 months; compliance was care staff. determined through review of that incident and policy. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: Pro-Straint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in 524.7 Availability of CPR Equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; 524.8 Restrained Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Holding (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 524.6 Food, Hydration, And Sanitation (5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 524.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 524.3 Use of Restraints - Control following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on “It is the policy of this office that restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which shall be used only to prevent self-injury, injury ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an to others, or property damage.” intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less “Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- restrictive methods, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and are escalation techniques, have been attempted ☒ ☐ ☐ deemed ineffective. and are deemed ineffective in controlling the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person…” 0985 Inyo County Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in “Whenever feasible, the use of restraints, restraints only with the approval of the facility other than routine use during transfer, shall manager, the facility watch commander, or require the approval of the Supervisor prior to responsible health care staff; continued retention ☒ ☐ ☐ application. In instances where prior approval shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. is not feasible, the Supervisor shall be apprised of the use of restraints as soon as practicable.” (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 524.3 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 health care 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 health care 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 well- person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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) “As soon as practicable, but within eight consultation with responsible health care staff hours of placement in restraints, the determines that an incarcerated person cannot be incarcerated person must be evaluated by a safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the mental health professional to assess whether person shall be taken to a medical facility for further the incarcerated person needs immediate evaluation. and/or long-term mental health treatment. If ☒ ☐ ☐ the Jail Commander, or the authorized designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that the incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.” (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use (l) “Where applicable, the Jail Commander the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended shall use the restraint device manufacturer's ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. recommended maximum time limits for placement.” 0985 Inyo County Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the 524.3 Use of Restraints – Control placement in restraints shall be documented and “The use of restraints for purposes other than shall be video recorded unless exigent for the controlled movement or transportation circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The of an incarcerated person shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for documented on appropriate logs and shall be placement; person authorizing placement; names of video recorded unless exigent circumstances staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; prevent staff from doing so.” and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time “The Jail Commander or the authorized (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall designee shall be responsible for ensuring develop written policies and procedures for a minimum there is sufficient secure space allocated for of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of physical exercise and out of cell time, and that seven days to include: a schedule is developed to ensure accessibility to both activities for all incarcerated persons.” Recreation Yard Schedule: Monday ADG Tuesday EBH Wednesday CFG ☒ ☐ ☐ Thursday ADFH Friday CBE Incarcerated individuals in administrative separation are offered yard time as scheduled above (depending on housing location) and additional time out if the yard is not in use by another housing unit. The dayroom is accessible daily and in excess of the requirements of this regulation. BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of dayroom/yard logs and determined compliance with these regulations. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and “At least three hours per week of exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities shall be provided…” (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. “…at least seven hours of out of cell time ☒ ☐ ☐ distributed over a period of seven days for recreation.” Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1010.5 Security and Supervision procedures to ensure safety and security. “The supervising staff may terminate the exercise or out of cell time period and escort ☒ ☐ ☐ back to the housing unit any incarcerated person who continues to act in an aggressive or disorderly manner after being ordered to stop by the staff.” 0985 Inyo County Jail Targeted PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1988 BSCC Code: 0985 FACILITY NAME: Inyo County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1988 OTHER: 1994 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: September 11, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Provides clear visual supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are located in the vehicle and walk-in sallyports. External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) Cells have been renamed to sobering cells. ☒ ☐ ☐ 01: Name change to “sobering cell” Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation ☒ ☐ ☐ Padding on the floor ☒ ☐ ☐ Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Handicap accessible. ☒ ☐ ☐ Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 0985 Inyo County Jail PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Safety Cells (2.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipped with variable intensity, security light, ☒ ☐ ☐ inaccessible to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and ☒ ☐ ☐ at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 ☒ ☐ ☐ standards) Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ The text of the regulation has been removed from this checklist. Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) There are no cells of this type in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ The text of the regulation has been removed from this checklist. Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 1994 standards applied. 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor ☒ ☐ ☐ dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I facilities) ☒ ☐ ☐ Dormitories (2.8) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐ 01: Ratio changed to 1:10 0985 Inyo County Jail PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items ☒ ☐ ☐ Dayrooms (2.9) 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in ☒ ☐ ☐ front of cells-rooms 99: Corridor requirement deleted 35 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐ Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Shower (3.4) Available on a ratio of 1:16 ☒ ☐ ☐ 01: Ratio changed to 1:20 Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] A comfortable living environment is maintained ☒ ☐ ☐ through an adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) ☒ ☐ ☐ At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum ☒ ☐ ☐ rated inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmate dining ☒ ☐ ☐ 0985 Inyo County Jail PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Visiting (2.18) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Attorney Interviews (2.26) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) SCBA has been replaced with Evac Hoods. Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐ sink and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) ☒ ☐ ☐ Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and programs or activity areas ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] ☒ ☐ ☐ Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: Barber/beauty shop(2.15) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities 99: Requirement deleted Canteen (2.16) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) 8-86: Added for Type II facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ 0985 Inyo County Jail PHY 23-24 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 0985 FACILITY: Inyo County Jail TYPE: II RC: 96 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: September 11, 2024 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 and Receiving Area 3 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 6.1 x 7.3 x 8.0 1 1 1 Notes: Seating for four (88” bench). Handicap accessible. Grab rail installed. 1 Holding 1988 1 3 (3) 5.6 x 7.6 x 8.0 1 1 1 Notes: Seating for three (68” bench). 2 Holding 1988 1 3 (3) 5.6 x 7.6 x 8.0 1 1 1 Notes: Seating for three (68” bench). Transport Holding 1988 1 9 (9) 18.0 x 7.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 Notes: Seating for nine (168” bench). Cell is handicap accessible. Shower is available across the hallway. Special Use Cells 1 Sobering 1988 1 7 (7) Irregular 1 1 1 Notes: Cell is 138 square feet irregular. 2 Sobering 1988 1 5 (5) Irregular 1 1 1 Notes: Cell is 108 square feet irregular. Safety 1 & 2 Safety 1988 2 1 (2) 8.0 x 6.3 x 8.0 1 Notes: Male Housing A Double 1994 2 2 2 4 270 Square Feet 1 1 1 1 Notes: Cell is 78 square feet irregular. Dayroom is 270 square feet. Table seats four. This room is to be used for Medical holding when/if needed. B Dormitory 1988 1 12 12 12 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 2 4 4 2 Notes: Dayroom is 1,220 square feet. Table and seating for fourteen. This housing pod is used to house male inmate workers. *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. 0985 Inyo County Jail LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) 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 C Dormitory 1988 1 16 16 16 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 2 4 4 2 Notes: Dayroom is 1,600 square feet. Tables and Seating for eighteen. D Single 1988 4 1 1 4 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 Notes: Dayroom is 850 square feet. Tables and seating for twelve. One cell and one shower – handicap accessible. E Single 1988 4 1 1 4 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 Notes: Dayroom is 850 square feet. Tables and seating for twelve. One cell and one shower – handicap accessible. F Single 1988 4 1 1 4 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 Notes: Dayroom is 820 square feet. Tables and seating for twelve. Female Housing G Dormitory 1988 1 8 8 8 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 2 2 2 2 Single 1988 2 2 2 4 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 Notes: Dayroom is 440 square feet. Tables and seating for ten. One cell and one shower handicap accessible. Two single cells with shower and dayroom in Unit G. H Double 1994 2 2 2 4 12.8 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 2 Notes: Dayroom is 270 square feet. Table and seating for four. Each cell is equipped with a shower. *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. 0985 Inyo County Jail LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)