Inyo SHRF Inyo County Jail (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

June 5, 2025 Stephanie J. Rennie, Sheriff Inyo County Sheriff’s Department 550 S. Clay Street Independence, CA 93526 2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, INYO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – INYO COUNTY JAIL Dear Sheriff Rennie: An Unannounced Inspection of the Inyo County Sheriff's Department was completed for the following facility on Tuesday, June 3, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Inyo County Jail 0985 II This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS The focus of the Unannounced Inspection was to evaluate continued compliance with specific portions of Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities. This consisted of a site visit, interviews with administration staff, and a walkthrough of the intake area along with a few housing corridors. §1027.5 Safety Checks: Live safety check documentation logs were reviewed to ensure there were no lapses between 60-minute safety checks, the safety checks were being conducted randomly or in varied intervals, and documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. Per the documentation of the areas reviewed, compliance was met with these portions of the regulation. §1056 Use of Sobering Cell: Live safety check documentation logs were reviewed to ensure there were no lapses between 30-minute safety checks and the safety checks were being conducted randomly or in varied intervals. Per the documentation of the areas reviewed, compliance was met with these portions of the regulation. Stephanie Rennie Sheriff Page 2 §1260 Standard Institutional Clothing Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted an inspection of clothing provided to incarcerated persons during the intake process. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free from holes or tears. The facility was compliant with this portion of the regulation. §1263 Clothing Supply The regulation requires that there shall be a quantity of clean clothing, bedding, and linen available for actual and replacement needs of the population. BSCC staff verified the facility had a sufficient supply of these items. §1265 Issue of Personnel Care Items This regulation requires that each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested, with no maximum allowance. BSCC staff verified that these personal care items are readily available and an additional stock exists in the event more items are needed. BSCC staff also verified that each person who is held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued: a toothbrush, dentifrice, soap, a comb, and shaving implements are provided as standard practice. Regardless of being indigent, all incarcerated persons are provided with these personal care items. §1270 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue The standard issue of clean, suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; (c) one towel; and, (d) one blanket or more depending upon climatic conditions. BSCC staff observed these items being distributed during the intake process. §1271 Bedding and Linen Exchange BSCC staff also inspected the facility’s mattress supply, ensuring they are free of holes and tears. Per the regulation, mattresses with holes, tears, or that lack sufficient padding shall be replaced upon request. The facility is stocked with sufficient mattresses for issuance and replacement needs. Damaged mattresses are removed from the facility and discarded appropriately. An Exit Briefing was also held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025; BSCC staff discussed the overall outcome of the Unannounced Inspection and technical assistance recommendations. * * * 0985 Inyo SHRF Inyo County Jail II UI LTR 25-26 Stephanie Rennie Sheriff Page 3 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 Department Mark Smith, Sergeant, Inyo County Sheriff’s Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 0985 Inyo SHRF Inyo County Jail II UI LTR 25-26