Inyo SHRF County Jail (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

September 9, 2025 Stephanie J. Rennie, Sheriff Inyo County Sheriff’s Department 550 S. Clay Street Independence, CA 93526 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, INYO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY Dear Sheriff Rennie: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Inyo County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, and the following facility was inspected on Wednesday, August 6, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Inyo County Jail 0985 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 Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. Referencing the Inyo County Jail, all County Health Officer and Biennial State Fire Marshal Inspections are up to date. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: 0985 Inyo County Jail Title 15 Section 1056 Use of Sobering Cell: Safety checks are not consistently being conducted no less than every half hour. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Stephanie Rennie Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. A Corrective Action Plan is due to the BSCC no later than September 08, 2025. * * * Please email me at rafael.gomez@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-7539 if you have any questions. Sincerely, RAFAEL GOMEZ RAFAEL GOMEZ Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Inyo County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Inyo County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Inyo County* County Administrator, Inyo County* Shane Scott, Lieutenant, Inyo County Sheriff’s Office Brian Howard, Sergeant, Inyo County Sheriff’s Office 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 SHRF County Jail II CI LTR 25-26 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: Corporal Rager and Sergeant Howard FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 08/06/25 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office adheres to the Inyo County described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the Sheriff’s Department Custody Manual. date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department Custody Manual, Policy course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also 312 Training successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, The agency policy states, All supervisory personnel shall CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. have completed the Corrections Core Course training requirements in accordance with 15 CCR 1020, as 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING specified in this policy, before assuming supervisory responsibilities (15 CCR 1021). Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections All Jail Commanders and supervisors (full- or part-time) Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type shall receive management and supervision training I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC specified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or and Training (POST) and the Standards and Training for the POST supervisory course within one year from date of Corrections Program (STC) within the first year of their assignment. appointment as described in 15 CCR 181 (15 CCR 1021). 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managers shall receive required management training as Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required described in 15 CCR 182 or complete the POST to complete either the STC management course (as described in management course within one year from the date of Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within assignment (15 CCR 1023). one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of the year that the staff member is enrolled in a core training module, all facility/system With the exception of any year that a core training module is administrators, managers, supervisors, and custodial staff successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, members shall complete the annual required training supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility specified in Section 184 of Title 15 CCR (15 CCR 1025). 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. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policies 204 Supervision of A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Incarcerated Persons and 247 Staffing Plan each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by The agency policy states, There shall be, at these regulations. all times, sufficient staff designated to remain in the facility for the supervision and welfare of incarcerated persons, to ensure the implementation and operation of all programs ☒ ☐ ☐ and activities as required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to emergencies when needed. Such staff must not leave the facility while incarcerated persons are present and should not be assigned duties that could conflict with the supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1027). Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody least one employee on duty at all times in a local Manual, Policy 204 Supervision of detention facility or in the building which houses a local Incarcerated Persons detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody would conflict with the supervision and care of Manual, Policy 204 Supervision of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Incarcerated Persons Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody shall be at least one female employee who shall be Manual, Policy 204 Supervision of immediately available and accessible to such females. Incarcerated Persons Note: Reference PC § 4021. The agency policy states, When a person from each gender is being held at this facility, a minimum of one correctional officer from each gender should be on-duty in the jail at all times. Staff members shall not be placed in positions ☒ ☐ ☐ of responsibility for the supervision and welfare of incarcerated persons of the opposite gender in circumstances that can be described as an invasion of privacy or that may be degrading or humiliating to the incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing and determined the agency is compliant with this regulation. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Manual, Policies 204 Supervision of shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Incarcerated Persons and 247 Staffing Plan personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the The agency policy states, The Jail time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a Commander or the authorized designee shall review and recommendations shall be reported to the be responsible for developing staffing plans to local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. comply with this policy. Records of staff deployment should be maintained in accordance with established records retention schedules (Penal Code § 4021; 15 ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR 1027). The facility staffing plan shall be made available for review to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The Jail Commander shall report the results of the BSCC biennial review and recommendations to the officials with fiscal responsibility for the facility (15 CCR 1027). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 508 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that The agency policy states, The staff shall include, but are not limited to, the following: adhere to the following procedures when (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- conducting safety checks (15 CCR 1027; 15 being of individuals and shall be conducted at least CCR 1027.5): hourly through direct visual observation of all people held Safety checks shall be conducted at least and housed in the facility. once every 60 minutes and more frequently if necessary. Safety checks shall be conducted on an irregular schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons cannot predict when the checks will occur. Safety checks shall be done by personal observation of the correctional officer and shall be sufficient to determine whether the incarcerated person is experiencing any stress or trauma. ☒ ☐ ☐ Cameras and monitors may supplement the required visual observation safety checks, but they shall not replace the need for direct visual observation. Safety checks will be clearly documented on permanent logs in accordance with the office Daily Activity Logs and Shift Reports Policy. Actual times of the checks and notations should be recorded on the daily activity logs. Log entries shall never be made in advance of the actual check. Log entries made in this manner do not represent factual information and are prohibited. Special management incarcerated persons shall be checked more frequently as detailed in the Special Management Incarcerated Persons Policy. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody between safety checks. Manual, Policy 508 Safety Checks BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check documentation from July 2024 through May 2025. During the documentation review, ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. The safety checks are documented with the appropriate information, and safety checks are consistently performed on time by personnel. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Manual, Policies 508 Safety Checks and 538 outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Safety and Sobering Cells of these regulations. The agency policy states, A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and 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. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the 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. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody intervals. Manual, Policy 508 Safety Checks BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check documentation from July 2024 through May 2025. During the documentation review, ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. The safety checks are documented with the appropriate information, and safety checks are consistently performed at random intervals by personnel. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Manual, Policy 508 Safety Checks include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety The agency policy states, All safety checks check occurred; shall be documented. Documentation shall include (15 CCR 1027.5): The actual time when each safety check occurred. The location where each safety check ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number. Initials or member identification number of staff who completed the safety check. The agency safety check logs annotated the areas, times, and persons conducting the safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Manual, Policy 508 Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 508 Safety Checks 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Manual, Policy 508 Safety Checks facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, The agency policy states, Safety check safety checks. documentation shall be reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the Jail Commander or supervisor. The review shall include any ☒ ☐ ☐ noted inconsistent documentation or any untimely completion of safety checks (15 CCR 1027.5). Supervisors conduct daily security check audits during their shifts and annotate the review on a log. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the The agency policy states, The Training training standards established by the Board for general Manager is responsible for ensuring that fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. within the first six months of assignment to the facility all staff members receive training on the use of the SCBA sufficient to demonstrate proficiency. The staff should also be trained in ☒ ☐ ☐ the use of the facility's firefighting equipment sufficient to demonstrate proficiency. The staff should receive refresher training at least annually on the use of firefighting equipment. Each shift will have at least one designated staff member who is trained to maintain the facility's firefighting equipment, including the SCBA. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody health authority, shall develop and implement policies Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care and procedures consistent with the requirements of Services Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) The agency policy states, The Jail to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without Commander and the Responsible Physician obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, shall develop CPR procedures for when it is safe and appropriate to do so. correctional officers consistent with the provision in 15 CCR 1028, including: (a) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (b) Requiring all correctional officers to be CPR-certified and to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from a supervisors or medical staff when it is safe and appropriate to do so. (c) Requiring correctional officers to immediately call for medical aid and administer CPR to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR us contraindicated by known medical conditions. (d) Instructing correctional officers to use ☒ ☐ ☐ personal protective equipment (PPE) when possible to minimize exposure to bodily fluids and pathogens. (e) Instructing correctional officers in situations when imminent physical danger prevents the safe administration of CPR, correctional officers shall initiate or resume CPR as soon as the threat is resolved or the nonresponsive individual is safely removed from danger, provided medical assistance has not yet arrived. (f) Continuing CPR, Absent imminent physical danger, until the nonresponsive person shows signs of life, such as breathing or movement, or until health care professionals take over. (g) Deferring CPR to health care professionals or alternative medical responders if they are present when a person is nonresponsive. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Services (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. Services (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer Services ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ Services pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Services passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely ☒ ☐ ☐ removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such Services as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody medical responders are present when a person is Manual, Policy 708 Emergency Health Care identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Services defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policies 104 Annual Review and Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Performance-Based Goals and Objectives manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The and 106 Custody Manual policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be The Inyo County Sheriff’s Department comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Custody Manual was provided for BSCC staff two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all review. The last review and update were employees. conducted on June 10, 2025. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate The manual is available on the agency's manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) website and in the jail lobby/records upon do not apply and have been deleted. request. On the day of the on-site inspection, sheriff’s personnel were able to access policy and procedure via the department intranet. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Manual, Policy 100 Organizational Structure following: and Responsibility ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody administrator/manager. Manual, Policy 104 Annual Review and Performance-Based Goals and Objectives The agency policy states, The Inyo County Sheriff Department shall strive to continually improve the operation of its facilities to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ they are safe, humane, and protect incarcerated persons' constitutional and statutory rights. To this end, the Office shall conduct an annual review to evaluate its progress in meeting stated goals and objectives. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody and federal legal requirements and includes Manual, Policy 500 Use of Force- Sections, prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke 522.3.6 Restriction on the Use of a Carotid holds. Control Hold and 522.3.7 Restrictions on the Use of a Choke Hold The agency policy states, Correctional officers of this office are not authorized to use a carotid restraint hold. A carotid restraint means a vascular neck restraint or any similar restraint, hold, or other defensive tactic in which pressure is applied to the sides of a ☒ ☐ ☐ person's neck that involves a substantial risk of restricting blood flow and may render the person unconscious in order to subdue or control the person (Government Code § 7286.5; 15 CCR 1029). Correctional officers of this office are not authorized to use a choke hold. A choke hold means any defensive tactic or force option in which direct pressure is applied to a person's trachea or windpipe (Government Code § 7286.5; 15 CCR 1029). (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints Penal Code Section 3407. The agency policy states, Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person should be advised of the policies and procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 1204 Release (6) Security and control including physical counts Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody and searches of the facility and incarcerated Manual, Policy 112 Annual Facility Inspection persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, The agency policy states, This office will use review, evaluate, and make a record of security a formal annual inspection process of its measures. The review and evaluation shall include facility to ensure that practices and operations internal and external security measures of the facility are in compliance with statutes, regulations, including security measures specific to prevention of policies and procedures and best practice sexual abuse and sexual harassment. standards (15 CCR 1029(a)(2)). Inspections ☒ ☐ ☐ will be used to help identify the need for new or revised policies and procedures, administrative needs, funding requirements, evaluation of service providers and changes in laws and regulations. The annual security review was conducted on June 11, 2025. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) Emergency procedures include: Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Manual, Policy 112 Annual Facility Inspection section 1032 of these regulations; The agency policy states, The Jail Commander should develop, publish, and review emergency response plans that address the following (15 CCR 1029(a)): Fires Escapes Disturbances/riots ☒ ☐ ☐ Taking of hostages Mass arrests Natural disasters Periodic testing of emergency equipment Storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices Other emergencies as needs are identified (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (C) mass arrests; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (D) natural disasters; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody ammunition, chemical agents, and related Manual, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policies 724 Mental Health Services, ☒ ☐ ☐ 746 Incarcerated Person Assistants, and 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 510 Special Management ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody and sexual harassment. Manual, Policy 612 Prison Rape Elimination ☒ ☐ ☐ Act (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Manual, Policy 612 Prison Rape Elimination ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. Act (12) Release policy, including release planning for Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 1204 Release 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Manual, Policy 612 Prison Rape Elimination limited to, the following: Act (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody family, community members, and other interested Manual, Policy 612 Prison Rape Elimination third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Act ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Intervention prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody personnel. Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The agency policy states, 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 (15 CCR 1030): The provisions of this policy. Identification of the warning signs and indicators of potential suicide, including training on suicide risk factors. Identification of the demographic and cultural parameters of suicidal behavior, including incidence and variations in precipitating factors. Responding to suicidal and depressed incarcerated persons. Communication between corrections staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ court staff, and health care personnel. Using referral procedures. Housing observation and suicide watch-level procedures. Follow-up monitoring of incarcerated persons who attempt suicide. Communication between members and arresting/transporting correctional officers. A plan for mental health consultation following return from court as needed. Recommendations for modification to suicide training should be directed to the Jail Commander, who shall review the recommendations and approve, if appropriate. The last suicide prevention training was held on January 22, 2025. The training is scheduled by the training coordinator throughout the year. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody intake and prior to housing assignment. Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The agency policy states, All incarcerated persons shall undergo medical and mental health screening during the intake process ☒ ☐ ☐ (15 CCR 1030). A portion of the intake medical screening is devoted to assessing incarcerated persons at risk for suicide. Upon an incarcerated person entering the facility, the person should be assessed by custody staff for the ability to answer medical and mental health screening questions. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Intervention classification. The agency policy states, Special situations may arise where a screening and intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ is appropriate for an incarcerated person when the person is placed in restrictive housing, following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification (15 CCR 1030). (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and restrictive environment should be considered. Intervention The agency policy states, Staff members shall promptly refer any incarcerated person who is at risk for suicide to classification, health ☒ ☐ ☐ services, and mental health services. The incarcerated person shall remain under direct and constant observation in a safe setting until designated staff makes appropriate health care and housing decisions (15 CCR 1030). (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody procedures. Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody attempts. Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The agency policy states, All suicides or ☒ ☐ ☐ attempted suicides shall be documented in an incident report. Any injury must be documented in an incarcerated person injury report (15 CCR 1030). (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody attempted suicides as defined by the facility Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and administrator, including the development of a corrective Intervention action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. The agency policy states, Any suicide attempt or death of an incarcerated person or on-site staff member requires a staff debriefing. ☒ ☐ ☐ Information will be communicated to the oncoming Supervisor and staff to apprise them of the incident and the actions taken with regard to the incident. Such debriefing will be appropriately documented and shall be reviewed by administration, security, and the Responsible Physician. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The agency policy states, Qualified health care professionals should evaluate any incarcerated person placed in suicide watch within 24 hours of placement or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ available physician's visit, whichever is earliest. After evaluation, qualified health care professionals should make a recommendation whether to keep the incarcerated person on suicide watch. Only a qualified health care professional may remove an incarcerated person from suicide watch. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody from court as determined by the mental health director. Manual, Policy 748 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department The agency policy states, Pursuant to Penal having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Code § 6031.1, the Jail Commander shall, in Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression cooperation with the local fire department or which shall include, but not be limited to: other qualified entity, develop a plan for responding to a fire. The plan shall include but is not limited to (15 CCR 1032): A fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire department, to be included as part of this policy. Fire prevention, safety inspection plans, and record retention schedules developed by designated staff or as required by applicable ☒ ☐ ☐ law. Fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a) and (b), which requires inspections at least once every two years. Documentation of all fire prevention inspections, all orders to correct, and all proofs of correction should be maintained for a minimum of two years or as otherwise required by law. An evacuation plan (see the Evacuation Policy). A plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated persons in case of fire. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody fire department to be included as part of the policy and Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations Section 1029); Review completed on July 3, 2025. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody with two-year retention of the inspection record; Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC personnel determined the agency is compliant with this regulation after a review of sampling documents. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 406 Fire Safety 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 500 Population Management Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly average The agency policy states, The Jail daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people Commander or the authorized designee is by gender and juvenile status. responsible for ensuring that detailed daily reports of the facility's incarcerated person population are 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. The Jail Commander should collect and submit the data to the Sheriff in a monthly report within 10 working days of the end of each month. The Sheriff or the authorized designee should maintain the data in an accessible format for historical purposes and trend analysis and to respond to funding opportunities (see the Crowding Policy) (15 CCR 1040). Facility administrators shall provide the Board with Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody applicable demographic information as described in the Manual, Policy 500 Population Management Jail Profile Survey. The agency policy states, The Jail Commander or the authorized designee is responsible for ensuring that all required ☒ ☐ ☐ information is supplied to the Board of State and Community Corrections as required (15 CCR 1040). BSCC staff verified that self-reporting data is being provided to the BSCC JPS portal. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 RECORDS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 217 Incarcerated Person (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV Records facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each The agency policy states, It shall be the incarcerated person which shall include, but not be responsibility of the Records Section to limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, maintain the following records on all persons commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary who have been committed or assigned to this actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible facility, including, but not limited to, the physician and staff response, and non-medical following (15 CCR 1041): information regarding disabilities and other limitations. Information gathered during the admission process as provided in the Inmate Reception Policy Photographs and fingerprints cross referenced to the booking number Duration of confinement Court-generated background information Cash and property receipts Classification records, including inmate classification levels and housing restrictions Housing history records ☒ ☐ ☐ Reports of disciplinary events and dispositions Grievances and dispositions Reports of incidents or crimes committed during confinement Request forms Special visit forms Court appearances, documents and the disposition of hearings Work assignments Program participation Visitation records Telephone records Medical, dental, mental health, drug and alcohol screenings, assessments, treatments, medications The inmate records shall be identified and separated according to a format developed and approved by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Manual, Policy 612 Prison Rape Elimination facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Act with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at The agency policy states, Establishing a a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting process to ensure accurate, uniform data is requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). collected for every allegation of sexual abuse Note: federal survey on sexual violence. ☒ ☐ ☐ at facilities under the direct control of this office, using a standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon request, the Office shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30 (28 CFR 115.87; 34 USC § 30303; 15 CCR 1041). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 219 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records The agency policy states, Employees should and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ensure that reports are sufficiently detailed for harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee their purpose and free from errors prior to or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other submission. Reports shall be prepared by the person. staff assigned to investigate or document an incident, approved by a supervisor and ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the Jail Commander or the authorized designee in a timely manner (15 CCR 1044). BSCC personnel reviewed a sampling of incident reports. All reports were found to be appropriately authored and were submitted for approval within the time requirements of the agency policy. Such records shall include the names of the persons Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Manual, Policy 219 Report Preparation and the date and time of the occurrence. The agency policy states, All reports shall accurately reflect the identity of the persons involved, all pertinent information seen, heard, or assimilated by any other sense, and ☒ ☐ ☐ any actions taken. Employees shall not suppress, conceal, or distort the facts of any reported incident, nor shall any employee make a false report orally or in writing. Generally, the reporting employee's opinions should not be included in reports unless specifically identified as such. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Manual, Policy 219 Report Preparation facility manager or designee. The agency policy states, In general, all employees and supervisors shall act with promptness and efficiency in the preparation and processing of all reports. An incomplete ☒ ☐ ☐ report, unorganized reports or reports delayed without supervisory approval are not acceptable. Reports shall be processed according to established priorities or according to special priority necessary under exceptional circumstances. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 235 News Media Relations Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility and 237 Community Relations and Public shall develop written policies and procedures for the Information dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public The agency policy states, This policy provides and incarcerated persons shall have available for review guidelines to custody personnel when dealing ☒ ☐ ☐ the following material: with the general public or interested groups when requests are received to share information regarding the operations and policies of the facility (see the News Media Relations Policy for guidance on media releases) (15 CCR 1045) 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Manual, Policy 235 News Media Relations found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. and 237 Community Relations and Public Information The agency policy states, The Jail Commander is responsible for ensuring that the following information is public and available to all who inquire about it. The Board of State and Community Corrections Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated persons as specified in 15 CCR sections: 1045, Public Information Plan 1061, Education Plan 1062, Visiting 1063, Correspondence 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Writings 1067, Access to Telephone 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 1069, Orientation 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 1071, Voting 1072, Religious Observance 1073, Grievance Procedure 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 1081, Plan for Incarcerated Person Discipline 1082, Forms of Discipline 1083, Limitations on Disciplinary Actions 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services BSCC staff verified that this information is accessible to inmates and to the public on the agency website or by written/verbal request in the jail lobby/records division. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated See section (a) people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and See section (a) Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) 1067, Access to Telephone See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (12) 1071, Voting See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated See section (a) Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services See section (a) ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 532 Reporting In-Custody (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Deaths and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting requirements of Government Code section The agency policy states, A copy of the report ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of provided to the state Attorney General's office the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC shall be submitted to the Board of State and within 10 days of an in-custody death. Community Corrections (BSCC) within 10 days of the death (15 CCR 1046(b)(1)). (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody health administrator, shall develop written policy and Manual, Policy 532 Reporting In-Custody procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Deaths written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall The agency policy states, The Sheriff is include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or responsible for establishing a team of designee, the health administrator, the responsible qualified staff to conduct an administrative physician and other health care, and supervision staff review of every in-custody death. At a who are relevant to the incident. minimum, the review team should include the following (15 CCR 1046(a); 15 CCR 1030): Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander County Counsel District Attorney ☒ ☐ ☐ Investigative staff 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 but no later than 30 days after the incident. The team should review the appropriateness of clinical care, determine whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted, and identify issues that require further study (15 CCR 1046(a)). Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Manual, Policy 532 Reporting In-Custody policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ Deaths identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody initial review report of every in-custody death to the Manual, Policy 532 Reporting In-Custody BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Deaths administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody information: Manual, Policy 532 Reporting In-Custody (1) Demographic information Deaths (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth The agency adheres to Government Code (C) Date of death §12525 and meets the requirements of the (D) Time of death regulation. (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history (2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a Juveniles are not held at this facility. jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 516 Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written The agency policy states, The Jail classification plan designed to properly assign Commander or the authorized designee incarcerated persons to housing units and activities should create and maintain a classification according to the categories of gender identity, age, plan to guide staff in the processing of criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, individuals brought into the facility._ physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or The plan should include an initial screening sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for process, as well as a process for determining the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the 115.42). The plan should include use of an extent possible within the limits of the available number objective screening instrument, procedures of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. for making decisions about classification and housing assignments, intake and housing The written classification plan shall be based on objective forms, and a process to ensure that all criteria and include receiving screening performed at the classification and housing records are time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each maintained in each incarcerated person's person's classification level, housing restrictions, and permanent file. The plan should include an housing assignments. evaluation of the following criteria (15 CCR 1050): Age Gender identity Current charges Behavior during arrest and intake process Criminal and incarceration history Emotional and mental condition Potential risk of safety to others or self Special management status Special needs assessment for vulnerable ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons Behavioral or physical limitations or disabilities and physical/mental health needs Medical condition Level of sobriety at booking Suicidal ideation Escape history and degree of escape risk Prior assaultive or violent behavior The need to be separated from other classifications of incarcerated persons (e.g., gang affiliation, confidential informant, former law enforcement, sexual orientation) Prior convictions for sex offenses against an adult or child Whether the incarcerated person is or is perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or gender non- conforming (see the Prison Rape Elimination Act Policy for transgender and intersex definitions) Previous sexual victimization The incarcerated person's own perceptions of vulnerability Whether the incarcerated person is a foreign national and, if so, from what country (see the Foreign Nationals and Diplomats Policy) Prior acts of sexual abuse, prior convictions for violent offenses, and history of prior institutional violence or sexual abuse, as known to the Office (28 CFR 115.41) 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Any other criteria as deemed appropriate by the Sheriff or the authorized designee Any other requirements for a classification plan under 15 CCR 1050 BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 incarcerated persons classification screenings and found them to be comprehensive. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody and implement a classification system which will include Manual, Policy 516 Classification the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign incarcerated The agency policy states, Once an persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and incarcerated person is classified and housed, leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as the person may appeal the decision of the much information as is available about and from the classification correctional officer. The appeal incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of process shall begin at the first-line supervisor appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility level. The decision by the supervisor may be administrator or designee. Each person may request a appealed to the Jail Commander or the review of their classification plan no more often than 30 authorized designee. The decision by the Jail ☒ ☐ ☐ days from their last review. Commander or the authorized designee is Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been final. deleted. BSCC staff interviewed male and female incarcerated persons on the day of the physical plant inspection. Incarcerated persons stated they had received a classification interview and understood their right to appeal the results of their classification. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Manual, Policy 516 Classification whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policies 722 Medical Screening and The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 730 Communicable Diseases responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures specifying those symptoms that require The agency policy states, This policy is medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a intended to provide guidelines for facility staff medical evaluation is completed. to assist in minimizing the risk of contracting and/or spreading communicable diseases. The policy offers direction in achieving the following goals: Managing the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens (BBP), aerosol transmissible diseases (ATD), and other potentially infectious substances. Providing appropriate treatment for ill incarcerated persons while minimizing the risk of the spread of disease. Making decisions concerning the selection, use, maintenance, limitations, storage, and ☒ ☐ ☐ disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensuring proper reporting to local, state, and federal agencies. Establishing procedures for the identification, education, immunization, prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), treatment, and follow-up care for new incarcerated persons, and for incarcerated persons or employees who have contracted a communicable disease from an ill person. Providing appropriate treatment, counseling, and confidentiality should an employee become exposed to a communicable disease. Protecting the privacy rights of all personnel who may be exposed to or contract a communicable disease during the course of their duties. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody made of the person being booked as to whether the Manual, Policies 722 Medical Screening and person has or has had any communicable diseases, such 730 Communicable Diseases as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or The agency policy states, It is the policy of this other special medical problem identified by the health office that a medical screening be performed authority. The response shall be noted on the medical on all incarcerated persons upon arrival at the screening from. intake area to ensure that existing, emergent, ☒ ☐ ☐ and urgent health care, dental, or mental health needs are identified, risks are assessed, and incarcerated persons with contagious and communicable diseases are properly classified and housed for their health and the health of the general population (15 CCR 1051; 15 CCR 1206.5(a); 15 CCR 1207). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policies 722 Medical Screening, 724 The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mental Health Services, and 726 Mental responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Health Screening and Evaluation procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of The agency policy states, It is the policy of this behavioral crisis may include telehealth. office that all individuals booked into the facility shall receive an initial mental health screening by a qualified mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ professional, qualified mental health staff, or health-trained custody 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 (15 CCR 1052; 15 CCR 1209(a)(1)). If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Manual, Policy 726 Mental Health Screening considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this and Evaluation section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. The agency policy states, The initial mental health screening takes place at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ booking, and is for the safety of the incarcerated person and the general population. It helps the custody staff to make appropriate classification and housing decisions and to ensure that the treatment and intervention needs of the person are met. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Manual, Policies 722 Medical Screening, 724 daily sick call, whichever is earliest. ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health Services, and 726 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody safety of the person in crisis or others. Manual, Policies 510 Special Management ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons and 722 Medical Screening 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 510 Special Management Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Incarcerated Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies and procedures must include: Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Manual, Policy 510 Special Management housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Incarcerated Persons privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility The agency policy states, Administrative staff. separation and protective custody shall consist of separate and secure housing but shall not involve any deprivation of privileges other than what is necessary to protect the incarcerated person or staff (15 CCR 1053). Incarcerated persons who are classified for housing in administrative separation or protective custody shall, at a minimum, be allowed access to programs and services, including but not limited to: Incarcerated person telephones. Visitation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Educational programming appropriate to the incarcerated person's classification. Commissary services. Library and law library services. Social services. Faith-based guidance, counseling, and religious services. Out of cell time activities and exercise. Social and professional visits. Nothing in this policy prohibits changing the delivery of programs or services to separated incarcerated persons in order to provide for the safety and security of other incarcerated persons and staff. During the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff observed that cells met the criteria for this regulation. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody an incarcerated person’s health. Manual, Policy 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons The agency policy states, Administrative separation - The physical separation of an incarcerated person who has (15 CCR 1053): A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated persons, and facility staff. Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility ☒ ☐ ☐ operations or affects the safety and security of the facility, other incarcerated persons, and facility staff. A history of escape or recently attempted escape. Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated persons and facility staff. This is a non-punitive classification process and must not adversely affect an incarcerated person's health (15 CCR 1053). (c) Administrative separation may be used for Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody incarcerated people who have: Manual, Policy 510 Special Management (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Incarcerated Persons promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody administrative separation to obtain the objective of Manual, Policy 510 Special Management protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Incarcerated Persons staff. The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons will generally be assigned to separation through the classification process. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Jail Commander or the Supervisor has the authority to immediately place any incarcerated person into separation when it reasonably appears necessary to protect the incarcerated person or others (15 CCR 1081(d)). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody evaluation of the need to continue placement in Manual, Policy 510 Special Management administrative separation. Incarcerated Persons The agency policy states, The Jail Commander shall be notified when any incarcerated person is placed into immediate separation and shall be informed of the circumstances leading to the order to separate. Within 72 hours of the incarcerated person being placed into restrictive housing, the Jail Commander or the authorized designee must review the circumstances surrounding the separation to determine ☒ ☐ ☐ which of the following actions shall be taken: The incarcerated person is designated for administrative separation. The incarcerated person is designated for protective custody. The incarcerated person remains separated pending a disciplinary hearing. The incarcerated person is returned to general incarcerated person population 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who The agency policy states, Safety cell - An display behavior which results in the destruction of enhanced protective housing designed to property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to minimize the risk of injury or destruction of self or others. property used for incarcerated persons who display behavior that reveals 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 sampling of safety cell check documentation from June 2024 through July 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. The safety cell placements are documented with appropriate information, and checks are consistently performed on time by deputies, nursing staff, and supervisors. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell The agency policy states, This facility will to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but employ the use of safety and sobering cells to not be limited to: protect incarcerated persons from injury or to prevent the destruction of property by an incarcerated person in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ applicable law. A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall review this policy annually with the Responsible Physician. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody approval of the facility manager or designee, or Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. The agency policy states, Placement of an incarcerated person into a safety cell requires approval of the Supervisor or the Responsible Physician. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety cell check documentation from June 2024 through July 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. The safety cell placements are documented with appropriate information. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to The agency policy states, A medical advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a assessment of the incarcerated person in the minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. safety cell shall occur as soon as possible, but ☒ ☐ ☐ not more than 12 hours from the time of placement. The person shall be medically cleared for continued assessment, 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 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody care staff shall obtain a mental health Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon The agency policy states, A mental health as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. assessment shall be conducted as soon as ☒ ☐ ☐ possible, but not more than 12 hours from an incarcerated person's placement. The mental health professional's recommendations shall be documented. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. The agency policy states, A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and 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 sampling of safety cell check documentation from June 2024 through July 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. The safety cell placements are documented with appropriate information, and checks are consistently performed on time by deputies, nursing staff, and supervisors. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be given the opportunity to have fluids (water, juices) at least hourly. Correctional officers shall provide the fluids in paper cups. The ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons shall be given sufficient time to drink the fluids prior to the cup being removed. Each time an incarcerated person is provided the opportunity to drink fluids will be documented on the safety cell log. BSCC staff observed this to be documented on the safety check logs. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's The agency policy states, Incarcerated safety or to the security of the facility are documented. persons should be permitted to remain normally clothed or should be provided a safety suit, except in cases where the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person has demonstrated 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. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of The agency policy states, Sobering cell - A incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety holding cell designed to minimize the risk of or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. injury by falling or dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial 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 sampling of sobering cell safety check documentation from March through June 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. Staff consistently articulated the reason for placement. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody as they are able to continue the admission process or are Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells no longer a risk to themselves or others. The agency policy states, Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons will be removed 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 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells staff to determine whether the person has an urgent medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these The agency policy states, Qualified health regulations. care professionals shall assess the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ condition of the incarcerated person in the sobering cell at least every six hours. Only incarcerated 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 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Manual, Policy 538 Safety and Sobering Cells hour. Such observation shall be documented. The agency policy states, A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the 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 sampling of sobering cell safety check documentation from March through June 2025. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined that the agency did not comply with this regulation. Staff did not conduct safety checks no less than every half hour. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 604 Incarcerated Persons with The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disabilities responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identification and evaluation, The agency policy states, The Jail appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Commander, in coordination with the nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Responsible Physician and the ADA developmental disabilities. Coordinator (see the Accessibility - Facility and Equipment Policy), will establish written procedures to assess and reasonably ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate disabilities of incarcerated persons. The procedures will include but are not limited to: Establishing housing areas that are equipped to meet the physical needs of disabled incarcerated persons, including areas that allow for personal care and hygiene in a reasonably private setting and for reasonable interaction with incarcerated persons. The health authority or designee shall contact the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Manual, Policy 604 Incarcerated Persons with confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Disabilities purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. The agency policy states, Identifying and evaluating all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disabilities, including contacting the regional center to assist with diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 hours of identification, excluding holidays and weekends (15 CCR 1057). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement The agency policy states, This policy written policies and procedures for the use of restraint establishes guidelines for the application, devices. Restraint devices include any devices which supervisory oversight, and restrictions on the immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated use of restraints on persons incarcerated in person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this this facility. section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other restraint devices when used to restrain This policy shall apply to the use of specific incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility types of restraints, such as four/five-point manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory person in restraints to responsible health care staff. restraints, and similar restraint systems, as well as all other restraints, including handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when such restraints are used to restrain any incarcerated person for prolonged periods. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, CPR equipment, ☒ ☐ ☐ such as barrier masks, shall be provided by the facility and located in proximity to the location where incarcerated persons in restraints are held. (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints The agency policy states, Restrained incarcerated persons should be protected from abuse by other incarcerated persons. Under no circumstances will restrained ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons be housed with incarcerated persons who are not in restraints. In most instances, restrained incarcerated persons are housed alone or in an area designated for restrained persons (15 CCR 1058). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons who are confined in restraints shall be given food and fluids. Provisions shall be made to accommodate any toileting needs at least once every two hours. Food shall be provided during normal meal periods. Hydration (water or juices) will be provided no less than once every two hours or when ☒ ☐ ☐ requested by the incarcerated person. Offering food and hydration to incarcerated persons will be documented to include the time, the name of the person offering the food or water/juices, and the incarcerated person's response (receptive, rejected). Incarcerated persons shall be provided the opportunity to clean themselves or their clothing while they are in restraints. (5) exercising of extremities. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons placed in restraints for longer than two hours should receive a range-of-motion ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure that will allow for the movement of the extremities. Range-of-motion exercise will consist of alternate movement of the extremities (i.e., right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10 minutes every two hours. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody following requirements: Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The agency policy states, Restraints shall never be used for retaliation or as punishment. Restraints shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably necessary to control the incarcerated person. Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ methods, including verbal de-escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective in controlling the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058). Each incident where restraints are used shall be documented by the handling staff member and placed in the appropriate file prior to the end of the staff member's shift. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody incarcerated people who display behavior which Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The agency policy states, Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs, shall only be used on an incarcerated person when it reasonably appears necessary to overcome resistance, ☒ ☐ ☐ prevent escape, or bring an incident under control, thereby preventing injury to the incarcerated person or others, or eliminating the possibility of property damage. Restraints shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably necessary to achieve the above goals. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective. (See Section (1)) (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody restraints only with the approval of the facility Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints manager, the facility watch commander, or responsible health care staff; continued retention The agency policy states, Excluding short- shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. term use to gain immediate control, placing an incarcerated person in a restraint chair or other restraints for extended periods requires approval from the Jail Commander 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 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody shall be secured within one hour from the time of Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints placement. The agency policy states, Within one hour of ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in restraints, a qualified health care professional shall document an opinion regarding the placement and retention of the restraints. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody four hours of placement. Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints The agency policy states, As soon as practicable, but within four 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 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated The agency policy states, Staff members shall person. Such observation shall be documented. conduct continuous direct face-to-face While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons observation at least twice every 30 minutes shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area on an irregular schedule to check the which makes provisions to protect the person from incarcerated person's physical well-being and abuse. behavior. Restraints shall be checked to verify correct application and to ensure they do not compromise circulation. All checks shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ documented, with the actual time recorded by the person doing the observation, along with a description of the incarcerated person's behavior. Any actions taken should also be noted in the log. During the rating period, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office has had one restraint placement in their custody. Based on the document provided, BSCC staff determined that the agency complied with this regulation. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody consultation with responsible health care staff Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the The agency policy states, As soon as person shall be taken to a medical facility for further practicable, but within eight hours of evaluation. placement in restraints, the incarcerated person must be evaluated by a mental health professional to assess whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person needs immediate 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 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, Where applicable, ☒ ☐ ☐ the Jail Commander shall use the restraint device manufacturer's recommended maximum time limits for placement. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody placement in restraints shall be documented and Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The The agency policy states, The use of documentation shall include: the reason for restraints for purposes other than for the placement; person authorizing placement; names of controlled movement or transportation of an staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; incarcerated person shall be documented on and the duration of placement. appropriate logs and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff ☒ ☐ ☐ from doing so. The documentation shall include, at a minimum, 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 (15 CCR 1058). 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Restraints will not procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant be used on incarcerated persons who are people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the known to be pregnant unless based on an policy shall include reference to the following: individualized determination that restraints are reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety and security needs of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. Should restraints be necessary, the restraints shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances. Incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their backs or placed in waist restraints or leg irons. Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant incarcerated person should be advised of the policies and procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody in recovery after delivery or termination of the Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. The agency policy states, No incarcerated person who is in labor, delivery, or recovery ☒ ☐ ☐ from a birth shall be restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the body (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for The agency policy states, No incarcerated the safety and security of the incarcerated person, person who is in labor, delivering, or the staff, or the public. recovering from a birth shall be otherwise restrained except when all of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5): There is a substantial flight risk or some other extraordinary medical or security circumstance that dictates restraints be used to ensure the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff of this or the ☒ ☐ ☐ medical facility, other incarcerated persons, or the public. A supervisor has made an individualized determination that such restraints are necessary to prevent escape or injury. There is no objection from the treating medical care provider. The restraints used are the least restrictive type and are used in the least restrictive manner. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody who is currently responsible for the medical care of Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery The agency policy states, Restraints shall be or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removed when medical staff responsible for ☒ ☐ ☐ removal of restraints is medically necessary. the medical care of the pregnant incarcerated person determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary (Penal Code § 3407). (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Manual, Policy 524 Use of Restraints of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. The agency policy states, Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person should be advised of the policies and procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 540 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel The agency policy states, Incarcerated including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to persons must submit a biological sample collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or (Penal Code § 296: Penal Code § 296.1): palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions Upon conviction or other adjudication of any ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse felony offense. following written or oral request. Upon conviction or other adjudication of any offense if the person has a prior felony on record. When arrested or charged with any felony. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Manual, Policy 540 Biological Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and The agency policy states, If an incarcerated circumstances, would consider necessary and person refuses to cooperate with the sample reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. collection process, correctional officers ☒ ☐ ☐ should attempt to identify the reason for refusal and seek voluntary compliance without resorting to using force. Force will not be used in the collection of samples except as authorized. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Manual, Policy 540 Biological Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ (See section 1) provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody authorization of the facility watch commander or Manual, Policy 540 Biological Samples designee on duty. The authorization shall include information that reflects the fact that the offender was The agency policy states, The Supervisor asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or ☒ ☐ ☐ shall review and approve any calculated use impression and refused. of force. The supervisor shall be present to supervise and document the calculated use of force. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Manual, Policy 540 Biological Samples audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the The agency policy states, A video recording length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the should be made any time force is used to use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the obtain a biological sample. The recording tape shall be retained administratively. should document all staff participating in the process, in addition to the methods and all force used during the collection. The recording should be part of the investigation file, if any, or otherwise retained in accordance with the office’s established ☒ ☐ ☐ records retention schedule. If the use of force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall also be video recorded, including audio. The video recording shall be retained by the facility in accordance with established records retention schedules. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained by the jail administration (15 CCR 1059). 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1012 Education, Vocation, The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall and Rehabilitation plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. The agency policy states, This office provides educational and vocational programs that are designed to help incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ improve personal skills, assist in their social development, and improve employability after release. The ability of the office to offer educational programs is dictated by available funding, incarcerated person classification, and other required incarcerated person programs and routines. When such services are not made available by the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Manual, Policy 1012 Education, Vocation, shall develop and implement an education program with and Rehabilitation available resources. The agency policy states, Adequate funding ☒ ☐ ☐ is required. If the funding source reduces or eliminates funding in these areas, educational and/or vocational programs may be reduced or eliminated. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody vocational, or both, education of housed people. Manual, Policy 1012 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The agency policy states, Designated space ☒ ☐ ☐ for incarcerated person education and vocational programs will, whenever practicable, be designed with input from educational/vocational service providers. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody established. Modified academic or vocational Manual, Policy 1012 Education, Vocation, opportunities may be provided based on sound security and Rehabilitation practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. The agency policy states, While the housing ☒ ☐ ☐ classification of an incarcerated person has the potential to pose security issues, every effort, to the extent reasonably practicable, will be made to provide individualized educational opportunities (15 CCR 1061). 1062 VISITING Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the The agency policy states, The Office shall following requirements: provide adequate facilities for visiting that (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: include appropriate space for the screening (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility and searching of incarcerated persons and schedules, space, and number of personnel will visitors and storage of visitors' personal allow. belongings that are not allowed in the visiting area. The Jail Commander shall develop written procedures for incarcerated person visiting, which shall provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and ☒ ☐ ☐ number of personnel will reasonably allow, with no fewer visits allowed than specified by 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. The procedures are subject to safety and security requirements and should consider: The facility's schedule. The space available to accommodate visitors. Whether an emergency or other conditions justify a limitation in visiting privileges. Video visitation if applicable (Penal Code § 4032; 15 CCR 1062). (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. The agency policy states, The Jail Commander shall designate a 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. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. The agency policy states, The Jail Commander shall develop written procedures for incarcerated person visiting, which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ provide for as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will reasonably allow, with no fewer visits allowed than specified by 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody operational or safety and security concern exists. All Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled The agency policy states, The Jail visits and document such review. Commander or the authorized designee is responsible for defining, in writing, the conditions under which visits may be denied. Visitation may be denied or terminated by a supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the security of the facility or there is other good cause (15 CCR 1062). Danger to the security of the facility or other good cause includes but is not limited to the following: The visitor appears to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcoholic beverages. The visitor refuses to submit to being searched. ☒ ☐ ☐ The visitor or incarcerated person violates facility rules or posted visiting rules. The visitor fails to supervise and maintain control of any minors accompanying the visitor into the facility. Visitors attempting to enter this facility with contraband will be denied a visit and may face criminal charges. Any visitation that is denied or terminated early, on the reasonable grounds that the visit 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 Commander (15 CCR 1062). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody section shall include provision for visitation by minor Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation children of the incarcerated person. The agency policy states, All visitors and incarcerated persons will be required to observe the following general rules during visitation: A maximum of two adults and two children will 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. Where a dispute over children visiting occurs between the incarcerated person and the parent or legal guardian, the incarcerated person will be advised to use the court for resolution. Adults must control minors while they are waiting to visit and during the visit. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. The agency policy states, The Office may not ☒ ☐ ☐ substitute video visitation for in-person visitation to meet the requirements of 15 CCR 1062. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody are onsite and participating in either in-person or video Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation 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) Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation 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 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video Manual, Policy 1022 Visitation visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. ☒ ☐ ☐ Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; The agency offers onsite and video visitation Visitation hours; Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visitors will be limited to one thirty- (30) minute visit per inmate per day. A maximum of two (2) persons will be allowed to visit an inmate at one time, including children. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Emergency and discipline 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1018 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: The agency policy states, Incarcerated (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an persons may, at their own expense, send and incarcerated person may send or receive; ☒ ☐ ☐ receive mail without restrictions on quantity, provided it does not jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors, or other incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable disruption to the orderly operation of the facility. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Manual, Policy 1018 Mail manager or designee approves; The agency policy states, Assigned correctional officers should open and inspect all incoming and outgoing general mail of ☒ ☐ ☐ current incarcerated persons. The incoming correspondence may be read as frequently as deemed necessary to maintain security or monitor a particular problem. Mail for incarcerated persons no longer in custody should not be opened. (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Manual, Policy 1018 Mail member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; The agency policy states, Incarcerated however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail persons may correspond confidentially with only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; elected officials, the Department of Corrections, jail inspectors, government officials, or officers of the court. This facility will also accept and deliver a fax or interoffice mail from these entities. Foreign nationals shall have access to the diplomatic representative of their country of citizenship. Staff shall assist in this process ☒ ☐ ☐ upon request. Facility staff may inspect incoming confidential correspondence for contraband. Facility staff may inspect outgoing confidential correspondence for contraband before it is sealed, provided the inspection is completed in the presence of the incarcerated person. In the event that confidential correspondence is inspected, staff shall limit the inspection to a search for physical items that may be included in addition to the correspondence and shall not read the content of the correspondence itself (15 CCR 1063(c)). (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 1018 Mail 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Manual, Policy 1018 Mail and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but The agency policy states, Indigent without limitation on the number of postage paid incarcerated persons shall receive writing envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to materials on a weekly basis, as provided by the courts. an approved schedule established by the Jail Commander. Writing materials should include the following (15 CCR 1063): At least four pre-stamped envelopes for correspondence with family and friends At least eight sheets of writing paper ☒ ☐ ☐ One pencil 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 office, 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 (15 CCR 1063(e)). 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1016 Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV The agency policy states, The Jail facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined Commander or the authorized designee is by the facility administrator. The library service shall responsible for the administration of the include access to the following resources via paper library services and should appoint a capable documents or through electronic media and include member to serve as librarian to run the daily current information on community services and library operations. The library services shall resources, and religious, educational, legal reference include access via paper documents or material and recreational reading material. through electronic media to legal reference ☒ ☐ ☐ materials, current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, and recreational reading material (15 CCR 1064). During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff observed the facility’s book carts in the dayrooms and noted that most of the modules had several books in the dayrooms. Incarcerated Persons stated they can request access to the library carts. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Time develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of The agency policy states, The Jail seven days to include: Commander or the authorized designee shall be responsible for ensuring there is sufficient secure space allocated for physical exercise and out of cell time, and that a schedule is developed to ensure accessibility to both activities for all incarcerated persons. At least three hours per week of exercise opportunities shall be provided and at least ☒ ☐ ☐ seven hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days for recreation (15 CCR 1065). During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated persons about access to the recreation yard and out- of-cell time. During the interviews, incarcerated persons stated they are offered daily access to the recreation yard and are free to roam around the dayroom. BSCC staff determined the agency complies with this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time The Recreation Yard schedule for the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office County Jail: Monday: A-POD, D-POD, G-POD (1.5 hours at a time) ☒ ☐ ☐ Tuesday: E-POD, B-POD, H-POD (1.5 hours at a time) Wednesday: C-POD, F-POD, G-POD (1.5 hours at a time) Thursday: A-POD, D-POD, F-POD, H-POD (1.5 hours at a time) Friday: C-POD, B-POD, E-POD (1.5 hours at a time). (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ Time 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody procedures to ensure safety and security. Manual, Policy 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time The agency policy states, 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. Whenever an exercise or out of cell time period is involuntarily terminated, the staff will document the incident and rationale for terminating the exercise period. The Supervisor will determine whether disciplinary action is warranted. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody WRITINGS Manual, Policy 1018 Mail (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall The agency policy states, Unless otherwise in develop written policies and procedures which will permit conflict with this policy and prohibited by the incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Jail Commander, incarcerated persons are book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for permitted to purchase, receive, and read any distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ book, newspaper, periodical, or writing facility administrator shall develop and implement a accepted for distribution by the U. S. Postal written plan to make available a current newspaper or Service (15 CCR 1066(a)). other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody legitimate penological interest; Manual, Policy 1018 Mail The agency policy states, The Office may reject magazines, periodicals, and other materials that may inhibit the reasonable safety, security, and discipline in the daily operation of this facility. Generally, books, newspapers, and magazines are accepted only if they are sent directly by the publisher. Materials that may be rejected include but are not limited to (15 CCR 1066(a)): Materials that advocate violence or a security breach. Literature that could incite racial unrest. Sexually explicit material, including pornographic magazines, nude pictures, or pictures or descriptions of sexually explicit activities. ☒ ☐ ☐ Obscene publications or writings and mail containing information concerning where or how such matter may be obtained; any material that would have a tendency to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any material that would have a tendency to incite crimes 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. Material that could lead to sexual aggression or an offensive environment for incarcerated persons. Material that could create a hostile or offensive work environment. Any material with content that could reasonably demonstrate a legitimate government interest in rejecting the material. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody mail containing information concerning where, how, Manual, Policy 1018 Mail or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against ☒ ☐ ☐ children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) open and inspect any publications or packages Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody received by an incarcerated person; and Manual, Policy 1018 Mail The agency policy states, Staff should process incoming and outgoing mail as expeditiously as reasonably possible. All ☒ ☐ ☐ incoming and outgoing mail should be processed within 24 hours and packages within 48 hours. Mail processing may be suspended on weekends, holidays, or during an emergency situation. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Manual, Policy 1018 Mail have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. The agency policy states, However, incarcerated persons are only allowed to ☒ ☐ ☐ store a limited amount of mail in their cells as determined by the Jail Commander. Excess mail will be stored with the incarcerated person's personal property and returned at the incarcerated person's release. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1020 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or The agency policy states, Teletypewriter or communication device beyond those telephone calls other communication devices (e.g., which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. videophones, third-party communications Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by assistant) will be made available to persons others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be who are known to have, or are perceived by ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication others as having, hearing or speech device which will facilitate communication. Such devices impairments to allow them equivalent may include but are not limited to videophones, telephone access as those without these teletypewriters, or third-party communications disabilities (15 CCR 1067). assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 606 Access to Courts and The facility administrator shall develop written policies Counsel and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody regulations, and, Manual, Policies 606 Access to Courts and Counsel and 1018 Mail The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons may correspond confidentially with ☒ ☐ ☐ courts, legal counsel, officials of this office, elected officials, the Department of Corrections, jail inspectors, government officials, or officers of the court. This facility will also accept and deliver a fax or interoffice mail from these entities. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 606 Access to Courts and Counsel The agency policy states, All communication between incarcerated persons and their ☒ ☐ ☐ attorneys is confidential, including telephone conversations, written communication, and video conferencing. The content of written attorney-client communication will not be reviewed or censored, but the documents may be inspected for contraband. 1069 ORIENTATION Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Orientation shall develop written policies and procedures for the implementation of a program for people newly admitted The agency policy states, The Jail to the facility designed to orient them at the time of Commander shall provide an effective placement in a living area. method of orienting all incoming incarcerated persons that includes an incarcerated person handbook. The orientation should take place ☒ ☐ ☐ within 24 hours of an incarcerated person's admission and in any event prior to the incarcerated person being moved to general population housing and should be an ongoing process in the housing area so that the information is available to the incarcerated persons throughout their entire time in custody. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody may be supplemented with video orientation. Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and Orientation The agency policy states, To assist with the incarcerated person's transition into a custody environment, the orientation will be both written and verbal (including video orientation if available and include the following topics, supplemented by a more detailed incarcerated person handbook that will be provided to each incarcerated person (15 CCR 1069): Facility rules and disciplinary actions Correspondence, visiting, and telephone rules Incarcerated person grievance procedure Co-pays, fees, and charges Medical, dental, and mental health services Possibilities for pretrial release Programs and activities, including application procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification/housing assignments and appeal procedures Court appearance, where scheduled, if known Availability of personal care items and opportunities for personal hygiene Emergency procedures (e.g., fires, evacuations) Sexual abuse and sexual harassment information, including the following (28 CFR 115.33): Facility's zero-tolerance policy Prevention and intervention Instruction on how incarcerated persons can avoid being victims of sexual abuse and sexual harassment through self-protection techniques Treatment and counseling for victims of sexual abuse or sexual harassment Reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment incidents, including how to report such incidents anonymously Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody information to each person, including those with Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody be limited to, the following: Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation rules; (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation (3) grievance procedures; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) programs and activities available and method of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody application; Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation (5) medical and mental health services; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation (6) classification/housing assignments; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation (8) voting, including registration; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody sexual harassment; and, Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation (10) availability of personal care items and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody opportunities for personal hygiene. Manual, Policy 506 Handbook and ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1000 Programs and Services The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate The agency policy states, The Inyo County cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies Sheriff Department will make available to for individual or family social service programs for incarcerated persons a variety of programs incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the and services subject to resources and services and resources available in the community and ☒ ☐ ☐ security concerns. Programs and services may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service offered for the benefit of incarcerated persons delivery. may include social services, faith-based services, out of cell activities, library access, educational/vocational training, alcohol and drug abuse recovery programs, and leisure time activities (15 CCR 1070). The range and source of such services shall be at the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Manual, Policy 1000 Programs and Services (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; (5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1071 VOTING Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 622 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop The agency policy states, This policy written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐ establishes the requirement for providing registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, eligible incarcerated persons the opportunity state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. to vote during elections, pursuant to election statutes (15 CCR 1071). 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 1030 Religious Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The agency policy states, This policy provides opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in guidance regarding the right of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ religious services, practices, and counseling on a persons to exercise their religion and for voluntary basis. evaluating accommodation requests for faith- based religious practices of incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1072). 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 620 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall The agency policy states, It is the policy of this develop written policies and procedures whereby all office that any incarcerated person may file a incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to grievance relating to conditions of submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions confinement, which includes release date, of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; housing, medical care, food services, hygiene classification actions; disciplinary actions; program and sanitation needs, out of cell time participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; opportunities, classification actions, and food, clothing, and bedding. disciplinary actions, program participation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Such policies and procedures shall include: telephone and mail use procedures, visiting procedures, and allegations of sexual abuse (15 CCR 1073). During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated persons about the grievance process. During the interviews, incarcerated persons stated they can obtain a grievance through the sheriff’s personnel when requested. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) a grievance form; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 620 Grievances The agency policy states, All incarcerated persons shall be provided with a grievance process for resolving complaints arising from facility matters with at least one level of appeal. Incarcerated persons will receive information concerning the grievance procedure during the orientation process. Information will also be contained in the incarcerated persons handbook. Information regarding the grievance process will be provided to incarcerated persons in the language they understand. The information will include (15 CCR 1073): A grievance form or instructions for ☒ ☐ ☐ registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant dates. A process for submission and handling of anonymous grievances. Instructions for the resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level. The appeal process to the next level of review. Written reasons for denial of a grievance at each level of review. A provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days. A provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility. Provisions for providing a copy of the grievance, appeal, response, and related documents to the incarcerated person. Consequences for abusing the grievance system. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 620 Grievances (3) a process for submission and handling of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 620 Grievances (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 620 Grievances (5) appeal to the next level of review; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 620 Grievances (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 620 Grievances (7) provision for a non-automated initial response Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Manual, Policy 620 Grievances a period of 15 calendar days; BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances. During the review, BSCC staff noted grievances were answered on the same day or within a few days of the filing date. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 620 Grievances (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody appeal, response, and related documents to the Manual, Policy 620 Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody regular review of grievances, responses, and Manual, Policy 620 Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Manual, Policy 620 Grievances control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 600 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary The agency policy states, It is the policy of this actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. office to maintain written general categories of Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy prohibited incarcerated person behavior that should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, are clear, consistent, and uniformly applied. Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Written rules and guidelines will be made available to all incarcerated persons. They will include a process for resolving minor ☒ ☐ ☐ infractions and a hearing process for a more serious breach of incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the appropriate criminal agency. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of Inmate Rules of Conduct Violation reports. After the documentation review, BSCC staff determined the agency complies with this regulation Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing Manual, Policy 600 Discipline units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. The agency policy states, The Jail Commander is responsible for ensuring that rules and actions are developed, distributed, reviewed annually, and revised as needed. Incarcerated persons cannot be held accountable for rules of which they are unaware. However, it is impossible to define every possible prohibited act or rule violation that might be encountered in a detention ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Therefore, a current list of recognized infractions that are generally prohibited should be available in each housing unit. All incarcerated persons, regardless of their housing unit, shall have access to these rules. For those individuals with limited literacy, unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provisions shall be made for staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form (15 CCR 1080) (see the Handbook and Orientation Policy). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Manual, Policy 600 Discipline provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an ☒ ☐ ☐ understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody PERSONS Manual, Policy 600 Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The agency policy states, Minor acts of non- and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. conformance to the rules may be handled The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following informally by any correctional officer (15 CCR elements: 1081). (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may A violation of rules observed by general impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to service employees, volunteers, or contractors television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less will be reported to a correctional officer for than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation further action. Correctional officers are and supervisory approval. authorized to recommend informal actions on minor violations. Any staff member imposing informal discipline shall complete the reporting portion of the disciplinary report and provide the form to the supervisor for review prior to the imposition of the action. Disciplinary actions that may be imposed for ☒ ☐ ☐ minor rule violations include (15 CCR 1081): Counseling the incarcerated person regarding expected conduct. Assignment to extra work detail. Removal from work detail (without losing work time credits). Loss of television, telephone, and/or commissary privileges for a period not to exceed 24 hours. 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. During the documentation review, BSCC staff determined the agency is compliant with this regulation. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Manual, Policy 600 Discipline minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and submitted to The agency policy states, Staff may initiate a the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such major rule violation report if an incarcerated violations may include, but are not limited to: person is charged with three or more minor rule violations in a consecutive 30-day period. Copies of all minor rule violations will be attached to the major rule violation report. A staff member shall conduct a hearing according to the procedures of a major rule violation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Major rule violations are considered a threat to the safety, security, or efficiency of the facility, its staff members, incarcerated persons, or visitors. Staff members witnessing or becoming aware of a major rule violation shall take immediate steps to stabilize and manage the situation, including immediate notification of a supervisor. The supervisor shall assess the situation and initiate any emergency action, if necessary, and notify the Supervisor. 1. Loss of good time/work time. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 600 Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policies 600 Discipline and 602 Disciplinary Separation The agency policy states, The Inyo County Sheriff Department will maintain a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ separation unit to house incarcerated persons who, after an impartial due process hearing, are receiving disciplinary actions for violating one or more jail rules. Restrictions on privileges will be subject to the disciplinary process and in accordance with this policy. 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 600 Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to Manual, Policy 600 Discipline impose such consequences. The agency policy states, Investigations involving major rule violations should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial report and completed in sufficient time for the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ to have a disciplinary hearing, which is required within 72 hours of the time the inmate was informed, in writing, of the charges. If additional time is needed, the investigating officer will request more time in writing from the Supervisor. The inmate will be notified in writing of the delay. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody involved in the charges. Manual, Policy 600 Discipline The agency policy states, The Jail Commander shall appoint at least one hearing officer to preside and conduct disciplinary hearings of major rule violations. The hearing officer should be a qualified 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. The hearing officer shall not investigate nor 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 (15 CCR 1081). Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody shall be acted on with the following provisions and within Manual, Policy 600 Discipline specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice The agency policy states, An incarcerated of the violation(s), shall be provided to the ☒ ☐ ☐ person charged with a major rule violation incarcerated person. shall be given a written description of the incident and the rules violated at least 24 hours prior to a disciplinary hearing. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Manual, Policy 600 Discipline after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has been The agency policy states, Unless waived in informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ writing by the incarcerated person, hearings be postponed or continued for a reasonable time may not be held in less than 24 hours from the through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, time of notification (15 CCR 1081). or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Manual, Policy 600 Discipline present witnesses and documentary evidence. The incarcerated person shall have access to staff or The agency policy states, Accused ☒ ☐ ☐ assistance when they have limited literacy, or the incarcerated persons have the right to make issues are complex. a statement, present evidence, and call witnesses at the hearing (15 CCR 1081). 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody hours after an incarcerated person has been Manual, Policy 600 Discipline informed of the charge(s) in writing. The agency policy states, Investigations involving major rule violations should be ☒ ☐ ☐ initiated within 24 hours of the initial report and completed in sufficient time for the inmate to have a disciplinary hearing, which is required within 72 hours of the time the inmate was informed, in writing, of the charges. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Manual, Policy 600 Discipline the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody written statement by the fact-finders about the Manual, Policy 600 Discipline evidence relied on and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept The agency policy states, California Penal pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. Code § 4019.5 requires that all disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ actions administered be documented. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 600 Discipline 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 600 Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule The agency policy states, Acceptable forms of infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a discipline shall consist of but not be limited to progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of the following (15 CCR 1082): discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the Loss of privileges following: Extra work detail (a) Loss of privileges. Short-term lockdown for less than 24 hours (b) Extra work detail. Removal from work details ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. Forfeiture of work time credits earned under (d) Removal from work details. Penal Code § 4019 (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Forfeiture of good time credits earned under Code Section 4019. Penal Code § 4019 (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Disciplinary detention Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. During the documentation review, BSCC staff noted that the majority of sanctions given were for less than two weeks. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policies 600 Discipline and 602 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Disciplinary Separation prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group The agency policy states, Disciplinary punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological separation shall be considered an option of degradation. last resort and as a response to the most ☒ ☐ ☐ serious and threatening behavior, for the Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: shortest time possible, and with the least (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option restrictive conditions possible (15 CCR 1083). of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Manual, Policies 600 Discipline and 602 facility manager before the disciplinary separation Disciplinary Separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews The agency policy states, Disciplinary shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter separation in excess of 30 days shall be until the disciplinary status has ended. This review reviewed by the Jail Commander before the ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be documented. discipline is imposed. The review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every 15 days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. These reviews shall be documented (15 CCR 1082(g); 15 CCR 1083(a)). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 58 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Manual, Policies 600 Discipline and 602 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Disciplinary Separation issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be The agency policy states, Absent unusual deprived of them through any portion of the day circumstances, special management except that those incarcerated persons who engage incarcerated persons will continue to have the in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be same access to personal items in their cell as deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a general population incarcerated persons person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall have, including the following: be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. Clean laundry Barbering and hair care services ☒ ☐ ☐ Clothing exchanges Bedding and linen exchanges Incarcerated persons in disciplinary 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 (15 CCR 1083(a)(2)). The decision to continue to deprive the incarcerated person of these articles must be made by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee and reviewed every 24 hours. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody medical staff determine that an individual has serious Manual, Policies 600 Discipline and 602 mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall Disciplinary Separation be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. The agency policy states, If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff ☒ ☐ ☐ determine an incarcerated person to have a serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, the person shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination (15 CCR 1083(a)). (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Manual, Policy 600 Discipline punishment over any other incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people. The agency policy states, In no case shall any Note: PC § 4019.5. incarcerated person or group of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons be delegated the authority to punish any other incarcerated person or group of incarcerated persons (Penal Code § 4019.5; 15 CCR 1083). (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Manual, Policy 600 Discipline disciplinary purposes. The agency policy states, In no case shall a ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell, as specified in the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy, be used for disciplinary purposes (15 CCR 1083). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 59 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Manual, Policy 600 Discipline personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these regulations. The agency policy states, No incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene (15 CCR 1083; 15 CCR 1265). (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody except in cases where the incarcerated person has Manual, Policy 600 Discipline violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 The agency policy states, Correspondence hours, without the review and approval of the facility privileges shall not be withheld except in manager. cases where the incarcerated person has ☒ ☐ ☐ violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence other than legal mail may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Jail Commander (15 CCR 1083). (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody suspended as a disciplinary measure. Manual, Policy 600 Discipline The agency policy states, In no case shall ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the courts and/or legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 600 Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This The agency policy states, California Penal requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule Code § 4019.5 requires that all disciplinary violation reports and report of the disposition of each. actions administered be documented. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining ☒ ☐ ☐ copies of rule violation reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). BSCC personnel determined the agency is compliant with this regulation after a review of sampling documents. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 60 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the The agency policy states, It is the policy of this facility administrator and the county health officer, shall office to maintain an effective program that develop a written plan to address the identification, focuses on the identification, education, treatment, control and follow-up management of immunization, prevention, surveillance, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan diagnosis, medical isolation (when indicated), shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment, follow-up and proper reporting to identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical local, state and federal agencies of evaluation, treatment responsibilities during communicable diseases. The program is incarceration and coordination with public health officials designed to ensure that a safe and healthy for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall environment is created and maintained for all reflect the current local incidence of communicable occupants of the facility (15 CCR 1051; 15 diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated CCR 1206.5; 15 CCR 1206(i)). people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and The agency policy states, Creating a federal law, which include, but are not limited to: multidisciplinary team, including the (1) The types of communicable diseases to be Responsible Physician, and security and reported; administrative representatives, who will meet ☒ ☐ ☐ at least quarterly to review and discuss communicable disease issues and activities. The ECO shall retain minutes of these meetings in accordance with established records retention schedules. The ECO also shall coordinate with the local public health entity on appropriate policy and procedure. (2) The persons who shall receive the medical Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody reports; Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases The agency policy states, Most of the information involved in this process must remain confidential. The ECO shall ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ that all records and reports are kept in the strictest confidence. The ECO shall be responsible for maintaining records containing the employee’s treatment status and the results of examinations, medical testing and follow-up procedures. (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody persons and custody staff; Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases The agency policy states, The supervisor shall advise the employee of the laws and regulations concerning disclosure of the identity and infectious status of a source, and of information contained in this policy ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding source testing. If the ECO is unavailable to seek testing of the person who was the source of the exposure, it is the responsibility of the exposed employee’s supervisor to ensure testing is sought according to the guidelines in this policy. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 61 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Medical procedures required to identify the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases The agency policy states, This information is confidential and shall not be disclosed to ☒ ☐ ☐ anyone without the employee’s written consent (except as required by law). Test results from persons who may have been the source of an exposure are to be kept confidential as well (15 CCR 1206.5(b)(5)). (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody medical needs, and safety of the affected Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases incarcerated persons; The agency policy states, Any incarcerated person suspected of having 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. These incarcerated persons shall be examined by a qualified health care professional within 24 hours. The instructions of the qualified health care professional regarding care of the patient and sanitizing of eating utensils, clothing, and bedding shall be carefully followed (15 CCR 1206.5(a); 15 CCR 1206.5(b)(6)). (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody possible exposure of custody staff to a Manual, Policy 730 Communicable Diseases communicable disease. The agency policy states, Communicating with employees, other employers, and the ☒ ☐ ☐ local health officer regarding the suspected or diagnosed infectious disease status of referred incarcerated persons, including notification of exposed employees. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 62 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 704 Non-Emergency Health The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Care authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons The agency policy states, It is the policy of this or provision made that any incarcerated person office to provide daily access to qualified requesting medical/mental health attention be given such health care professionals or health-trained attention. custody staff in order for incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ to request medical services (15 CCR 1200). All health care requests will be documented, triaged, and referred appropriately by medical staff. Qualified health care professionals will conduct sick call and clinics for health care services on a scheduled basis to ensure a timely response to requests for medical services (15 CCR 1211). 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 900 Food Services In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall The agency policy states, Meals shall be be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one served at least three times during each 24- of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food hour period. At least one meal must include must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 hot food. Any deviation from this requirement ☒ ☐ ☐ hours pass between evening and morning meals. shall be subject to the review and approval of Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people a registered dietitian to ensure that on medical diets in less than the time period outlined incarcerated persons receive meals that meet above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. nutritional guidelines. Three meals are provided daily. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody actual consumption of each meal except for those on Manual, Policy 900 Food Services medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons must be provided a minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each meal. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Manual, Policy 900 Food Services be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed The agency policy states, Incarcerated meal. persons who miss, or may miss, a regularly scheduled meal must be provided with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. Approved snacks should be served to ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 (15 CCR 1240). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 63 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Hygiene incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities The agency policy states, An incarcerated shall include, but not be limited to: person admitted to the facility for 72 hours or (a) Clean socks and footwear; more and assigned to a living unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. The issue of clothing appropriate to the climate for incarcerated persons shall include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): ☒ ☐ ☐ Clean socks. Clean outer garments. Clean undergarments (e.g., shorts, undershirt, bra and two pairs of panties). Footwear. During this inspection, clothing was viewed. All clothing appeared clean and free of holes and tears. (b) Clean outergarments; and, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene (c) Clean undergarments; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody be substituted for the institutional undergarments and Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person footwear specified in this regulation. This option Hygiene notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. The agency policy states, Additional clothing may be issued as necessary for changing weather conditions or as seasonally ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate. An incarcerated person's personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear, provided there is a legitimate medical necessity for the items and they are approved by the medical staff. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 64 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Hygiene free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more The agency policy states, All issued and compatible with their gender identity and gender exchanged clothing shall be clean and free of expression. holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, and ☒ ☐ ☐ easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression (15 CCR 1260). 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody CLOTHING Manual, Policy 810 Vermin and Pest Control There shall be written policies and procedures developed The agency policy states, It is the policy of this by the facility administrator to control contamination office that vermin and pests be controlled and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s within the facility. The Jail Commander or the personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, authorized designee shall be responsible for disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to developing and implementing this policy, in eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. cooperation with the Responsible Physician ☒ ☐ ☐ and the local public health entity, for the sanitation and 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 (15 CCR 1212; 15 CCR 1264). 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person There shall be written policies and procedures developed Hygiene by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. The agency policy states, Personal hygiene items, hair care services, and facilities for ☒ ☐ ☐ showers will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This is to maintain a standard of hygiene among incarcerated persons in compliance with the requirements established by state laws as part of a healthy living environment. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person maximum allowance. Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states, Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons as requested at no cost and no maximum allowance (Penal Code § 4023.5) 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 65 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody supply themself with the following personal care items, Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, Hygiene shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, The agency policy states, Each incarcerated person held more than 24 hours who does not have the following personal care items because of either indigency or the absence of an incarcerated person canteen shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ issued the following items (15 CCR 1265): Toothbrush Dentifrice Soap Comb Shaving implements Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons as requested at no cost and no maximum allowance (Penal Code § 4023.5) (b) Dentifrice, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene (c) Soap, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene (d) Comb, and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody hours of housing assignment. Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene The agency policy states, Personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued within the first 12 hours of a housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share personal care items or disposable razors (15 CCR 1265). Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Hygiene between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections The agency policy states, Other barbering 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of equipment capable of breaking the skin must ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations. be disinfected between individual uses, as prescribed by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980 (15 CCR 1267(c)). 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 66 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person There shall be written policies and procedures developed Hygiene by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. The agency policy states, Incarcerated persons will be allowed to shower upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day thereafter, or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to ☒ ☐ ☐ a housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it shall be approved by the Jail Commander or the authorized designee, and the reasons for prohibition shall be documented (15 CCR 1266). All housing areas have showers located in the dayrooms. All persons have access to the showers when the module dayrooms are open for free time. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Hygiene Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody prohibited from showering at least every other day Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Hygiene prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☒ ☐ ☐ designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 616 Grooming (a) Hair care services shall be available. The aency policy states, The Jail Commander or the authorized designee shall establish written procedures for incarcerated person hair care services (15 CCR 1267(a)). The procedures will include schedules for hair care services and allow rescheduling for ☒ ☐ ☐ conflicts, such as court appearances. Incarcerated persons shall generally be permitted to receive hair care services once per month after being in custody for at least 30 days. Staff may suspend access to hair care services if an incarcerated person appears to be a danger to themself or others or to the safety and security of the facility. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Manual, Policy 616 Grooming allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐ suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 67 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, Hygiene for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be The agency policy states, Upon entering a limited to: living area of the Inyo County Sheriff (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the Department jail, every incarcerated person requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; who is expected to remain overnight shall be issued bedding and linens including but not limited to (15 CCR 1270): Sufficient freshly laundered blankets to provide comfort under existing temperature conditions. Blankets shall be exchanged and laundered in accordance with facility operational laundry rules. One clean, firm, nontoxic, fire-retardant mattress (16 CFR 1633.1 et seq.). Mattresses will be serviceable and enclosed in an easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material and conform to the size of the bunk. Mattresses will be cleaned and disinfected when an incarcerated person is released or upon reissue. Mattresses shall meet the most recent ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of the State Fire Marshal, the Bureau of Home Furnishings' test standard for penal mattresses, and any other legal standards at the time of purchase (15 CCR 1272). Mattresses shall be free of holes and tears. Mattresses with holes, tears, or that lack sufficient padding shall be replaced upon request with mattresses that meet the requirements of 15 CCR 1270 (15 CCR 1271). Two sheets or one sheet and a clean mattress cover. Two blankets or a sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. One clean washcloth, hand towel, and bath towel. One pillow and pillowcase During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed persons incarcerated who informed them they receive bedding exchange weekly. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene (c) one towel; and, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 68 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody conditions. Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Manual, Policy 814 Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Hygiene 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody MAINTENANCE Manual, Policy 800 Sanitation Inspections The facility administrator shall develop written policies The agency policy states, The Inyo County and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Sheriff Department has established a plan to level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the promote and comply with the environmental facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule safety and sanitation requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and established by applicable laws, ordinances correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices and regulations. This policy establishes a plan which may be found. of housekeeping tasks and inspections required to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in this facility. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Inyo County Sheriff Department Custody Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Manual, Policy 804 Housekeeping and according to policies and procedures established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ Maintenance health authority. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 69 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 No minors are held at 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 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. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 70 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing ☐ ☐ ☒ and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐ ☒ detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒ subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 71 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 72 of 72 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019 BSCC Code:0985 FACILITY NAME: Inyo County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: 1998 1994 ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 08/06/25 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Weapons lockers are located in the vehicle sallyport and the facility administration Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have entrance. ☒ the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 Two sobering cells are located in the facility. if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR ROOM ☒ A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ and ☐ ☐ 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR No staging cells are located in the facility. ROOM A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☐ ☒ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL Two sobering cells are located in the facility. A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐ to the user; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section ☒ 1231.3; and, ☐ ☐ 8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion ☒ ☐ ☐ of the facility. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL Two safety cells are located in the facility. A safety cell shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐ floor area with no one floor dimension being less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, ☒ the controls for which must be located outside of ☐ ☐ the cell; 4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the ☒ inmate occupant, control of which is located ☐ ☐ outside of the cell; 6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 ☒ inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☐ ☐ the entire room; 7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and, 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be ☒ inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS ☒ Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐ and seat. 1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS ☒ Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐ and seat. 1231.2.8 DORMITORIES Dormitories shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no ☒ fewer than four inmates; ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐ in Section 1231.3; and 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐ occupant. 1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ maximum number of inmates; ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as ☒ specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as described in this section may be a part of ☒ a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☐ ☐ segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by the square footage required for the dayroom. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ number of square feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour exercise periods per day. The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ provided in Section 1231.3. There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall ☒ facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☐ ☐ level of custody. Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area ☐ ☒ or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ MULTIPURPOSE SPACE An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐ do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING ☒ There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐ and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. When the program statement for a Type II or Type III facility indicates that medical care housing is needed, such housing must provide lockable storage space for ☒ medical instruments and must be located within the ☐ ☐ security area of the facility accessible to both female and male inmates, but not in the living area of either. The medical care housing unit shall be designed in ☒ consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐ Medical/mental health areas may contain other than ☒ single occupancy cells. ☐ ☐ If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned, they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐ standards. 1231.2.16 COMMISSARY In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books, newspapers and magazines, etc.). An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐ dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐ barrier. Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 ☒ m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☐ ☐ each inmate being fed. 1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE ☒ Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☐ ☐ facilities for in-person visiting. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE A secure area shall be provided for the storage of ☒ safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☐ ☐ contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc. 1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning implements and supplies must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. 1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and ☒ personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☐ ☐ supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Tested during the site walk on the day of the inspection. In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for ☒ washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☐ ☐ either in the facility or in the community, if access is permitted for same. 1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐ in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐ Regulations. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for confidential interviews in every ☒ facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐ room shall be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to ☒ both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (1829 mm). 1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS ☒ 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough No urinals in the jail facility. may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☐ ☒ the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS ☒ 1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold ☒ or tempered water. ☐ ☐ 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 SHOWERS Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐ and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.5 BEDS Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐ a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 ☒ mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐ Except in minimum security areas, beds must be ☒ securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 LIGHTING Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐ with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☐ ☐ Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give ☒ good visibility for purposes of supervision ☐ ☐ In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐ security, light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.7 WINDOWS In housing areas of higher than minimum security, exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates for escape must be designed and constructed so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension. 1231.3.8 CELL PADDING ☒ In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☐ ☐ padded. In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor, doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐ height of 8 feet (2438 mm). All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☒ Marshal. ☐ ☐ All padding must be: 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☒ tearing or ripping; and ☐ ☐ 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to ☒ tearing or ripping. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.9 MIRRORS A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐ must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 1231.3.10 SEATING ☒ In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☐ ☐ seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of ☒ bench is seating for one person. ☐ ☐ 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat ☒ for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table and a seat. 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Weapons lockers are located in the vehicle sallyport and the facility administration ☒ A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐ entrance. security perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐ locking device. Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum security. 13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 0985 Inyo SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 0985 FACILITY: Inyo County Jail TYPE: II RC: 96 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 08/06/25 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Booking and Receiving Area 3 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 7’4” x 7’3” x 8’ 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’ 1 1 1 Notes: Seating for three (68” bench). 2 Holding 1988 1 3 (3) 5’9” x 7’6” x 8’ 1 1 1 Notes: Seating for three (68” bench). Transport Holding 1988 1 8 (8) 18’ x 7’2” x 8’ 1 1 1 Notes: Seating for eight (42” bench x 4). Cell is handicap accessible. The shower is available across the hallway. Special Use Cells 1 Sobering 1988 1 7 (7) 138 SF 1 1 1 Notes: Irregularly shaped cell. 2 Sobering 1988 1 5 (5) 108 SF 1 1 1 Notes: Irregularly shaped cell. Safety 1 & 2 Safety 1988 2 1 (2) 8’ x 6’3” x 8’ 1 Notes: Male Housing A Double 1994 2 2 2 4 12’7” x 6’4” x 8” 1 1 1 1 Notes: Dayroom is 270 square feet. The 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” 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 SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 - 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” 2 4 5 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” 1 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 12’8” x 6’2” x 8” 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” 1 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 12’8” x 6’2” x 8” 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” 1 1 1 1 Double 1994 6 2 2 12 12’8” x 6’2” x 8” 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” 2 2 2 2 Single 1988 2 2 2 4 12’8” x 6’2” x 8” 1 1 1 Notes: Dayroom is 440 square feet. Tables and seating for ten. One cell and one shower are handicap accessible. Two single cells with a shower and dayroom in Unit G. H Double 1994 2 2 2 4 12’8” x 6’2” x 8” 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 SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)