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

June 11, 2026 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026: 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 Number of Personnel: The regulation requires a sufficient number of personnel to be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. BSCC staff reviewed the agency's staffing and determined that the agency is compliant with this portion of the regulation. §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 at varied intervals, and documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular, defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, Stephanie Rennie Sheriff Page 2 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. §1260 Standard Institutional Clothing: 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. §1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance: Per the regulation, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices that may be found. BSCC staff also inspected the facility’s cleanliness, ensuring they are maintaining sanitary and safe conditions. The facility was compliant with this portion of the regulation, the facility was clean, and the fixtures were in good working order. An Exit Briefing was also held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026; BSCC staff discussed the overall outcome of the Unannounced Inspection and technical assistance recommendations. * * * 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 Cc: Presiding Judge, Inyo County Superior Court* 0985 Inyo SHRF Inyo County Jail II UI LTR 25-26 Stephanie Rennie Sheriff Page 3 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