Kern Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

March 13, 2024 Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner Kern County Sheriff’s Office 1350 Norris Road Bakersfield, CA 93308 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Youngblood: The 2023-2024 Targeted Inspection of the Kern County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Friday, February 9, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected between Monday, February 12, 2024 and Tuesday, February 13, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Central Receiving Facility 1000 II Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility 1010 II Lerdo Maximum/Medium Facility 1020 II Kern County Justice Facility 1030 II Lerdo Minimum Facility 1040 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, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments for information related to Rated Capacity. Donny Youngblood Sheriff Page 2 This targeted inspection focused on the Living Area Space Evaluation. Upon final review of the LASE, the rated capacities were determined to be as follows: RATED FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE CAPACITY Central Receiving Facility 1000 II 292 Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility 1010 II 1336 Lerdo Maximum/Medium Facility 1020 II 408 Kern County Justice Facility 1030 II 796 Lerdo Minimum Facility 1040 II 792 The rated capacity of the system remained unchanged at 3,624. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any questions. Sincerely, JAMES A PEAK Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Kern County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Kern County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Kern County* County Administrator, Kern County* Jaime Hernandez, Lieutenant, Kern County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 1000+ Kern Sheriff’s Office II Targeted LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1000 FACILITY NAME: Central Receiving Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Jaime Hernandez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 14, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB C-450 Safety Checks policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: DB C-450 (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least “To ensure all incarcerated people's well- hourly through direct visual observation of all people held being and safety and preserve facility and housed in the facility. security.” ☒ ☐ ☐ The Central Receiving Facility was closed to inmates on October 7, 2023. Inmates were transferred to the other facilities. BSCC staff reviewed the months of June, July, August, and September of 2023 safety checks for the facility and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 between safety checks. Deputies assigned to facility housing units will ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct direct visual safety checks of incarcerated people housed in pods, modules, dorms, or barracks at least once every hour. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as DB C-1200 Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff A-1050 Jail Logbooks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ Kern County Sheriff’s policy requires both a patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely sergeant and lieutenant to review safety completion of, safety checks. checks during their shifts. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility DB B-600 Evacuation administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-600 Attachment A (Evacuation having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Procedures) Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedure A: Fire Safety Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed 24 months of inspection logs and determined the facility was compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedure F: Biennial Fire Prevention inspections at least once every two years; Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ Completed by Bakersfield Fire Department on January 3, 2023. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB B-600 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated B550 Emergency Fire Procedures: Central ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell CRFPPM D-100 Use of Sobering Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of BSCC reviewed a sampling of 54 sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety cell logs/reports from the months of June, or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. July, August, and September 2023 and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as DB C-1200 Sobering Cell soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over DB C-1200 Sobering Cell six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor will review the need for the medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these incarcerated person to remain in the Sobering regulations. Cell every four hours. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must DB C-1200 Sobering Cell receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in DB C-1200 Sobering Cell the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. Intermittent direct visual observations of an incarcerated person confined in a sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every thirty (30) minutes. These observations shall be documented on an Incarcerated Person Observation Log, maintained in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Inmate or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-350 Inmate Observation Log responsible physician, shall develop and implement DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Inmates written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which BSCC staff reviewed 3 restraint placement immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated reports which occurred during the months of ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this July, August, and September 2023 and section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, determined the facility compliant with this or other restraint devices when used to restrain regulation. incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Acceptable restraint devices included: - Soft restraint system (GRIP) - Restraint Chair (2) signs or symptoms which should result in C-350 Inmate Observation Log immediate medical/mental health referral; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #1 (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints following requirements: Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DB C-300 Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical staff will be notified immediately upon an inmate being placed in restraints. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting placement. Requirements (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting Requirements (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Deputies assigned to monitor the restrained ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated inmate will: person. Such observation shall be documented. • Conduct direct visual observations of the While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons restrained inmate at random intervals at ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not which makes provisions to protect the person from to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between abuse. checks. • Document these observations on an Inmate Observation Log in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use DB C-300 Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. Deputies shall attend a two (2) hour instructional course specific to the restraint chair and its use prior to participating in the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement of an inmate in a restraint chair. Inmates shall only be secured into restraint chairs using the manufacturer’s instructions and approved techniques. (11) All events and information related to the DB C-300 Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting shall be video recorded unless exigent Requirements circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise CRFPPM N-900 Inmate Exercise (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall MMFPPM G-1100 Inmate Exercise develop written policies and procedures for a minimum PTFPPM F-411 Inmate Exercise of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of ☒ ☐ ☐ seven days to include: BSCC staff reviewed exercise/recreation logs for the months of July, August, and September 2023 and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Facility provides the opportunity for seven ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of out of cell time. This was determined from reviewing the logs. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 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 BSCC Code: 1000 FACILITY NAME: Kern County Central Receiving Facility (CRF) FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ 1982: ☒ Pre-73: ☒ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 14, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. The Central Receiving Facility stopped Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have housing incarcerated persons in October of the following space and equipment: 2023. All intake was moved to the Justice ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section Facility at the same time. The facility is strictly 1231.3.12. being used as court holding during court hours. 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 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; Holding cells evaluated based on 1982 ☒ ☐ ☐ standards that permit up to 16 inmates per cell. 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 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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room. CRF has a Tactical Sanitation Officer A temporary staging cell or room shall: responsible for the cleanliness of the facility 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding and ensures persons who are sitting on ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates who have been classified and segregated benches waiting to attend court are provided in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title the opportunity to use restrooms and have 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. hydration. 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. 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. 1231.2.5 Safety cell. 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; 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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; 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 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 CRF is an intake receiving facility and only space. holds persons incarcerated until their An area for correctional programming must be provided arraignment. Persons incarcerated were in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area generally only held at CRF for two to five days ☒ ☐ ☐ and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs before being transferred to the other facilities. specified by the facility’s program statement. Due to the short period of time at CRF, the facility has no long-term educational programs. 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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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. Persons incarcerated who need medical care There shall be some means to provide medical care housing are transferred to the appropriate ☐ ☐ ☒ and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. facility (Justice Facility, Lerdo Pre-Trial, Lerdo Max/Med, and Lerdo Minimum). 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. CRF is an intake receiving facility, and only In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where holds persons incarcerated until their community access is available, there shall be arraignment for two to five days before being provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such transferred to other facilities (Justice Facility, as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books, Lerdo Pre-Trial, Lerdo Max/Med, and Lerdo ☒ ☐ ☐ newspapers and magazines, etc.). Minimum). CRF is providing commissary for persons held in the facility for compliance with this regulation. An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the ☒ ☐ ☐ stock for such inmate canteen items. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.17 Dining facilities. Persons incarcerated consume meals in their In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, housing area. ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 visiting. 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. The facility pre-dates parts of this regulation. 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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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. 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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994 Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation requirement for this regulation. 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are BSCC staff provided technical assistance and applicable to the facility type and construction date in ☒ ☐ ☐ best practices to the agency by suggesting the "comments" section.) they use security caulk around light fixtures and remove the hoods from sink faucets throughout the facility to prevent ligature points. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility PHY 23-24 Page 10 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection BSCC Code: 1000 FACILITY: Central Receiving Facility TYPE: II RC: 292 ** FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 14, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds INMATE RECEPTION CENTER ** rated capacity based Federal proceeding IRC 1 Holding 1982 1 0 10 (10) 10.0 x 12.7 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: 15' of bench; padded floor; floor drains. IRC 2 Holding 1982 1 0 10 (10) 10.0 x 12.3 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: 16' of bench; padded floor; floor drains. IRC 3 Holding 1982 1 0 16 (16) 16.4 x 10.0 x 9.0 2 2 2 2 Note: 27'6" of bench IRC 4 Holding 1982 1 0 16 (16) 10.0 x 16.0 x 9.0 2 2 2 2 Note: 27' of bench IRC 5 Safety 1963 1 0 1 (1) 6.4 x 7.8 x 9.0 1 Note: Fully padded, light is not variable intensity. IRC 8 Holding 1982 1 0 16 (16) 8.2 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: 27'6" of bench. Combo fixture. IRC 3-11 Staging 1982 1 0 13 (13) 8.2 x 27.0 x 8.0 Note: 2-14-24/JP; 3 benches of 6’5”, 7’, 8’ 2014-2016 inspection – due to the remodel, one cell (#10) was eliminated. A DECK Note: 28' of bench. Corridor cell to Superior Court (upper). Rated capacity determined by less restrictive 1991 standards. A1-1 Holding 1963 1 0 10 (10) 13.5 x 9.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: 2-14-24/JP; 2 benches of 8’3” and 7’6” A1-2 Holding 1963 1 0 9 (9) 14.0 x 9.0 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: 2-14-24/JP; 2 benches of 8’9” and 6’10” A2 Holding 1963 1 0 16 (16) 36.0 x 7.2 x 10.5 1 1 1 Note: 2-14-24/JP; 1 bench of 27’9” A2-1 Holding 1963 1 0 10 (10) 9.0 x 22.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: 2-14-24/JP; 2 benches of 15’2” and 13’11” A2-2 Holding 1963 1 0 10 (10) 9.0 x 22.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: 2-14-24/JP; 2 benches of 9’5” and 9’5” A2 3&4 Sobering 1963 2 0 11 (22) 9.5 x 22.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 Note: Combination fixtures. Padded floors. The camera installed above the doors was relocated to out of arm’s reach. A3-1 Holding 1963 1 0 16 (16) 12’8”x8’11”x8’3” A3 2-6 Multiple 1963 5 12 12 60 17.0 x 28.0 x 10.0 2 2 2 Note: Dayrooms are next to each cell. Each is equipped with (2) tables and seats, (1) shower and (1) combination fixture. A3-7 Multiple 1963 1 6 6 6 9.0 x 28.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 *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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: Originally used as housing. Table and bench in cell. Rated capacity as holding cell based on less restrictive 1991 standard. A4-1 Holding 1963 1 7 (7) 10.5 x 9.0 x 9.0 Note: 12' bench A4-2 Multiple 1963 1 6 6 6 18.0 x 15.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Note: Equipped with table and bench. A4 3&4 Multiple 1963 2 12 12 24 36.0 x 15.0 x 10.5 2 2 2 2 Note: Equipped with table and bench. Cells were previously rated at (11) inmates each. The current capacity is based on prorating cubic footage in entire cellblock, including the holding cell at the beginning of the cellblock. A4-5 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 5.8 x 10.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 Note: Variance granted for width. Table and chair included. Staging 2001 1 51 x 85 4 4 4 Note: Room doubles as recreation room and staging room. B DECK B1 2-8 Single 1963 7 1 1 7 5.8 x 10.0 x 9.5 1 1 1 Note: Variance granted for width. Each cell equipped with chair-table. Shower at end of corridor. B2 2-5 Multiple 1963 4 6 6 24 58.0 x 28.5 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Note: B2-6 is a dayroom 20' x 24' x 10'. B3-1 Holding 1963 17 9 x 22 1 1 1 Note: Court holding. 3 Benches: 18’10”, 9’6” and 8’. Rated capacity is based on available seating. B3 2-6 Multiple 1963 5 12 12 56 17.0 x 28.0 x 10.5 2 2 2 1 Note: Area B3 was previously rated at 50. The current rated capacity is based on prorating cubic footage in the entire cellblock, including cells, aisle, dayroom/staging area at entry to the cellblock. The dayroom/staging area was previously used as storage space. B 2-6 Holding/Dayroom 1963 21 21’10” x 19’ x 10.5 1 1 1 3 Note: 20/22 Use to be dayroom. 3 Benches: 5’6”, 5’6” and 8. 2 single-seat benches. Rated capacity is based on available seating B3-7 Multiple 1963 1 6 6 6 9.0 x 28.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Note: equipped with table and bench. B4-1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 5.8 x 10.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 Note: Variance granted for width. Cell #1 has access to holding area. Cell used as suicide watch cell when needed due to proximity to the deputy’s desk. 2014-2016 inspection – holding area used as dayroom. B4 2&3 Single 1963 2 1 1 2 5.8 x 10.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 B4 4&5 Multiple 1963 2 12 12 24 18.0 x 16.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Note: Dimensions represent housing cell only. Dimensions x 2 = cell and dayroom. 12 bed units with shower in the center (6 beds, shower, 6 beds). B4-6 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 5.8 x 10.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Note: Variance granted on width. C DECK C-Holding Holding 1963 1 0 9 (9) 12.0 x 8.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 Note: 2 Benches 8’ and 11’ C1 1-4/6-8 Single 1963 7 1 1 7 5.5 x 10.0 1 1 1 Note: Administrative segregation; variance on width. #5 is a shower. C2-1 Multiple 1963 9.5 x 19.5 x 10.5 Note: Beds (4) were removed for medical space. *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility LASE 23-24 Page 2 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds C2-2 Multiple 1963 9.5 x 19.5 x 10.5 Note: Beds (4) were removed for medical space. C3-1 Holding/ 1963 21.6 x 8.6 x 10.5 1 1 1 Dayroom Note: Benches with table and seating have been installed. C3-2 Multiple 1963 1 6 6 6 21.6 x 8.6 x 10.5 1 1 1 Note: C3 (2) was previously rated 10, based on equipment and prorated space. The rated capacity reduced due to removal of (4) beds. C3-3 Multiple 1963 1 6 6 6 21.6 x 8.6 x 10.5 1 1 1 C3 4&5 Multiple 1963 2 12 10 20 17.0 x 28.0 x 10.5 2 2 2 1 Note: 12 bed units with shower in center (6 beds, shower, 6 beds). C3-6 Multiple 1963 1 6 6 6 9.0 x 28.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 C3 008 Sobering 1963 1 12 (12) 9.5 x 19.5 x 10.5 1 1 1 C4 2&3 Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.5 x 10.0 1 1 1 C4 4&5 Multiple 1963 2 12 12 24 16.0 x 36.0 x 10.5 2 2 2 Note: 12 bed units with showers in center (6 beds, shower, 6 beds). C4-1 was converted to dress-out room. C4-6 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 5.8 x 10.0 1 1 1 C006 – Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.5 x 8.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 007 Note: JP/5-17-23; C006 & C007 are Observation cells and do not have tables. *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. 1000 Kern Central Receiving Facility LASE 23-24 Page 3 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1010 FACILITY NAME: Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Jaime Hernandez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB C-450 Safety Checks policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: DB C-450 (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least “To ensure all incarcerated people's well- ☒ ☐ ☐ hourly through direct visual observation of all people held being and safety and preserve facility and housed in the facility. security.” BSCC reviewed the safety checks for the months of July, September, and November 2023 and determined the facility was compliant with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 between safety checks. Deputies assigned to facility housing units will ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct direct visual safety checks of incarcerated people housed in pods, modules, dorms, or barracks at least once every hour. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as DB C-1200 Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff A-1050 Jail Logbooks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ Kern County Sheriff’s policy requires both a patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely sergeant and lieutenant to review safety completion of, safety checks. checks during their shifts. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility DB B-600 Evacuation administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-600 Attachment A (Evacuation having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Procedures) Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedure A: Fire Safety Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff review the past 24 months of monthly fire inspection and determine the facility compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedure F: Biennial Fire Prevention inspections at least once every two years; Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ Current fire inspection was completed on March 22, 2023, by Bakersfield Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB B-600 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated B550 Emergency Fire Procedures: Pre-Trial ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Facility Evacuation Procedures 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell CRFPPM D-100 Use of Sobering Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of This facility does not have sobering cells. incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as DB C-1200 Sobering Cell soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over DB C-1200 Sobering Cell six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor will review the need for the medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these incarcerated person to remain in the Sobering regulations. Cell every four hours. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must DB C-1200 Sobering Cell receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in DB C-1200 Sobering Cell the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. Intermittent direct visual observations of an incarcerated person confined in a sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every thirty (30) minutes. These observations shall be documented on an Incarcerated Person Observation Log maintained in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Inmate or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-350 Inmate Observation Log responsible physician, shall develop and implement DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Inmates written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which BSCC staff reviewed one restraint placement immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated report and the facility compliant with this ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this regulation. section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Acceptable restraint devices included: - Soft restraint system (GRIP) - Restraint Chair (2) signs or symptoms which should result in C-350 Inmate Observation Log immediate medical/mental health referral; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #1 (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints following requirements: Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DB C-300 Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical staff will be notified immediately upon an inmate being placed in restraints. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting placement. Requirements (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting Requirements (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Deputies assigned to monitor the restrained ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated inmate will: person. Such observation shall be documented. • Conduct direct visual observations of the While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons restrained inmate at random intervals at ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not which makes provisions to protect the person from to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between abuse. checks. • Document these observations on an Inmate Observation Log in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 DB C-300 Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. Deputies shall attend a two (2) hour instructional course specific to the restraint chair and its use prior to participating in the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement of an inmate in a restraint chair. Inmates shall only be secured into restraint chairs using the manufacturer’s instructions and approved techniques. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the DB C-300 Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting shall be video recorded unless exigent Requirements circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise CRFPPM N-900 Inmate Exercise (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall MMFPPM G-1100 Inmate Exercise develop written policies and procedures for a minimum PTFPPM F-411 Inmate Exercise of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of ☒ ☐ ☐ seven days to include: BSCC staff reviewed the exercise and recreation logs for the period of January 7, 2024 to January 20, 2024, and determined the facility was compliant with this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Facility provides the opportunity for seven ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of out of cell time. This was determined from reviewing the logs. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 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 BSCC Code: 1010 FACILITY NAME: Kern County Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ 1980: 1991: ☒ ☐ ☒ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have 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 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 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 room. Cells CH 02 and 03 evaluated as temporary A temporary staging cell or room shall: staging cells. 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. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 1231.2.5 Safety cell. 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; 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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; 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. There are no cells of this type at this facility. 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 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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. Persons incarcerated consume meals in their In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, housing area. ☐ ☐ ☒ dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 visiting. 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. 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. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 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. 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. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994 Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation requirement for this regulation. 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are BSCC staff provided technical assistance and applicable to the facility type and construction date in best practices to the agency by suggesting ☒ ☐ ☐ the "comments" section.) they use security caulk around the court holding cell and housing module light fixtures and remove the hoods from sink faucets throughout the facility to prevent ligature points. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 1010 FACILITY: Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility TYPE: II RC: 1,336 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS (L FIXTURES* Location Total RC Type Standards Cells # Beds RC x W x H) T U W F S Court Holding CH 01 Holding 1980 1 0 12 (12) 1 1 1 Note: Irregular shape 194 square feet. Benches – 10’, 5’10”, 5’11” CH 02 Staging 1991 1 0 21 (21) 1 1 1 Note: Irregular shape 210 square feet. Benches – 8’11”, 8’, 7’5”, 7’11” CH 03 Staging 1991 1 0 24 (24) 1 1 1 Note: Irregular shape 241 square feet. Benches – 5’, 17’2”, 5’10”, 10’6” JP/5-16-23; A camera is located in each Court Holding cell. Receiving Holding RH 01 Holding 1980 1 0 12 (12) 9.8 x 13.4 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: Benches – 9’6”, 9’4” RH 02 Holding 1980 1 0 12 (12) 10.0 x 13.4 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: Padded floor. Benches – 9’, 9’3”, 3’11” RH 03 Holding 1980 1 0 10 (10) 10.0x 10.3 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: Benches – 6’, 5’11”, 3’ RH 04 Holding 1980 1 0 5 (5) 10.0 x 10.3 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: Padded floor. Benches – 6’, 5’11”, 3’ RH 05 Holding 1980 1 0 14 (14) 9.8 x 14.5 x 9.0 1 1 1 JP/5-16-23; A camera is located in each Receiving Holding cell. Infirmary M101-108 Infirmary 1980 6 1 6 (6) 10.5 x 11.0 1 1 1 Note: Suicide watch cells (there is no M103). M301-6 Infirmary 1991 6 1 6 (6) 10.5 x 11.0 1 1 1 Note: Negative pressure isolation rooms. M201-6 Infirmary 1991 6 1 6 (6) 8.8 x 13.5 x 9.0 1 1 1 Note: Inspection 98-00 indicated these cells were built under 1980 standards. Staff indicated unit built in 1996. 1980 changed to 1991. M401 Safety 1991 1 1 (1) 8.1 x 6.0 x 9.0 Housing A Pod Units 1-6 Double 1980 96 2 2 192 7.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 B Pod Units 1-6 Double 1980 80 2 2 192 7.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 *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. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 2 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS (L FIXTURES* Location Total RC Type Standards Cells # Beds RC x W x H) T U W F S C Pod Units 1-6 Single 1980 96 2 2 192 7.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 D Pod Units 1-6 Double 1980 96 2 2 192 7.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 E Pod Units 1-6 Double 1980 96 2 2 192 7.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 F Pod Units 1-6 Double 1980 96 2 2 192 7.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 H Pod Unit 1 Double 1980 16 2 2 24* 7.0 x 13.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 Units 2-6 Double 1980 80 2 2 160 Note: * During the 2018-2020 inspection cycle, the agency requested Unit 1 AES (Admission, Evaluation, and Stabilization) cells 106, 108, 110, and 112 be changed to nonrated Observation cells for the AES program. This change reduced the rated capacity of H Pod from 192 to 184. Unit 1 - Cells 114, 116, 118, 120, and upper tier cells are double – total 24 beds. *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. 1010 Kern Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility LASE 23-24 Page 2 of 2 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1020 FACILITY NAME: Lerdo Maximum-Medium Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Jaime Hernandez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB C-450 Safety Checks policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: DB C-450 (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- ☒ ☐ ☐ being of individuals and shall be conducted at least “To ensure all incarcerated people's well- hourly through direct visual observation of all people held being and safety and preserve facility and housed in the facility. security” The facility was not housing incarcerated persons during this inspection cycle. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 between safety checks. Deputies assigned to facility housing units will ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct direct visual safety checks of incarcerated people housed in pods, modules, dorms, or barracks at least once every hour. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as DB C-1200 Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff A-1050 Jail Logbooks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ Kern County Sheriff’s policy requires both a patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely sergeant and lieutenant to review safety completion of, safety checks. checks during their shifts. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility DB B-600 Evacuation administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-600 Attachment A (Evacuation having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Procedures) Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedure A: Fire Safety Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff review the past 24 months of monthly fire inspection and determine the facility compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedure F: Biennial Fire Prevention inspections at least once every two years; Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ Current fire inspection was completed on April 10, 2023, by Bakersfield Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB B-600 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated B550 Emergency Fire Procedures: people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation Procedures 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell CRFPPM D-100 Use of Sobering Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has one sobering cell. incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. The facility did not house any person in the safety cell during the emergency relocation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as DB C-1200 Sobering Cell soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over DB C-1200 Sobering Cell six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor will review the need for the medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these incarcerated person to remain in the Sobering regulations. Cell every four hours. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must DB C-1200 Sobering Cell receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in DB C-1200 Sobering Cell the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. Intermittent direct visual observations of an incarcerated person confined in a sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every thirty (30) minutes. These observations shall be documented on an Incarcerated Person Observation Log maintained in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Inmate or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-350 Inmate Observation Log responsible physician, shall develop and implement DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Inmates written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Facility did not house incarcerated persons immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated during this inspection cycle. ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Acceptable restraint devices included: - Soft restraint system (GRIP) - Restraint Chair (2) signs or symptoms which should result in C-350 Inmate Observation Log immediate medical/mental health referral; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #1 (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints following requirements: Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DB C-300 Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical staff will be notified immediately upon an inmate being placed in restraints. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting placement. Requirements (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting Requirements (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to Deputies assigned to monitor the restrained ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated inmate will: person. Such observation shall be documented. • Conduct direct visual observations of the While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons restrained inmate at random intervals at ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not which makes provisions to protect the person from to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between abuse. checks. • Document these observations on an Inmate Observation Log in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use DB C-300 Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. Deputies shall attend a two (2) hour instructional course specific to the restraint chair and its use prior to participating in the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement of an inmate in a restraint chair. Inmates shall only be secured into restraint chairs using the manufacturer’s instructions and approved techniques. (11) All events and information related to the DB C-300 Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting shall be video recorded unless exigent Requirements circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise CRFPPM N-900 Inmate Exercise (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall MMFPPM G-1100 Inmate Exercise develop written policies and procedures for a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ PTFPPM F-411 Inmate Exercise of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days to include: Facility did not house incarcerated persons during this inspection cycle. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 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 BSCC Code: 1020 FACILITY NAME: Kern County Lerdo Maximum/Medium Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 5/88: ☒ 3/86: ☒ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1980: Pre-73 1991:☒ ☐ ☒ ☒ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. Evaluated based on 1973 standards. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the following space and equipment: During this rating period, the Lerdo Maximum- ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section Minimum Facility has been unoccupied. The 1231.3.12. BSCC will be notified prior to the facility being repopulated. 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 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 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. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or 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. 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. 1231.2.5 Safety cell. 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; 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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; 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 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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. Persons incarcerated needing medical care There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐ ☒ housing are transferred to the Pre-Trial and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. Detention Facility. 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. Persons incarcerated consume meals in their In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, housing area. ☐ ☐ ☒ dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 visiting. 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. There are paging lights for the female dorm. In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and The facility predates the standard for this Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- regulation. The facility has been vacant during actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding this inspection cycle. 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. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 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. 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. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994 Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation requirement for this regulation. 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.) 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum-Medium PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 1020 FACILITY: Lerdo Maximum/Medium TYPE: II RC: 408 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S 1 & 2 Holding 1973 2 0 9 (18) 8.0 x 11.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 Notes: Combination fixture. S-1-19 Sobering 1973 1 0 3 (3) 8.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 Notes: Combination fixture, fully padded. S-1-11 Safety 1973 1 0 1 (1) 6.0 x 8.0 x 10.5 1 Notes: Flush ring toilet. S-1 Single 1973 17 2 2 34 6.0 x 12.3 x 10.5 1 1 1 Notes: All cells have seat and table. Cells were previously evaluated to include dayroom space. Two showers located in this area. Double bunked in 2013. S-2 Single 1973 17 2 2 34 6.0 x 12.3 x 10.5 1 1 1 Notes: Two showers; dayroom space included. Double bunked in 2013. M-1 Multiple 1973 2 12 8 16 16.0 x 26.5 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Notes: Four triple bunks; dayroom space included. M-1 Multiple 1973 5 6 4 20 16.0 x 12.5 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Notes: Two triple bunks; dayroom space included. M-2 Multiple 1973 2 12 8 16 16.0 x 12.5 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Notes: Four triple bunks; dayroom space included. M-2 Multiple 1973 5 6 4 20 16.0 x 26.5 x 10.5 1 1 1 1 Notes: Two triple bunks; dayroom space included. Clinic Single 1973 8 1 1 (8) 6.8 x 9.0 x 10.5 1 1 1 Notes: Medical cells. 2012-2014 inspection cycle, changed from seven cells to eight cells. D-1 to D-8 Dorm 1973 8 33 32 256 40.8 x 45.0 x 10.5 4 4 1 2 Notes: Dayroom space included. D-9 Multiple 1973 1 12 12 12 27.3 x 22.5 x 9.0 2 2 2 2 Notes: Space evaluated pursuant to 1973 standards and added to rated capacity. Recreation 2 1 3 1 Yard Notes: Recreation yard split into two areas for use. *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. 1020 Kern Lerdo Maximum Medium LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1030 FACILITY NAME: Justice Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Jaime Hernandez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for DB C-200 Suicide conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: Prevention Program (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being of individuals and DB C-450 Safety shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people Checks held and housed in the facility. DB C-450 “To ensure all incarcerated people's well-being and safety ☒ ☐ ☐ and preserve facility security” BSCC staff reviewed the safety check logs for the facility for the months of July, August, and November 2023 and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. DB C-450 Deputies assigned to facility housing units will conduct direct visual safety checks ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people housed in pods, modules, dorms, or barracks at least once every hour. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints shall DB C-100 Use of occur more frequently as outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section Safety Cells 1058 of these regulations. DB C-1200 Sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ Cells (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied intervals. DB C-450 ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety A-1050 Jail Logbooks checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation shall include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, A-1050 Jail Logbooks ☒ ☐ ☐ module, or dormitory number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff who completed the A-1050 Jail Logbooks ☒ ☐ ☐ safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular A-1050 Jail Logbooks defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Kern County Sheriff’s safety checks. policy requires both a ☒ ☐ ☐ sergeant and lieutenant to review safety checks during their shifts. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre- Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult Planning with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State DB B-550 Emergency Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Procedures include, but not be limited to: DB B-600 Evacuation DB B-600 Attachment A (Evacuation Procedures) (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire department to be DB B-500 Fire included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code ☒ ☐ ☐ Suppression Pre- of Regulations Section 1029); Planning (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with two-year retention of DB B-500 Fire the inspection record; Suppression Pre- Planning – Procedure A: Fire Safety Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the past 24 months of monthly fire inspections and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section DB B-500 Fire 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years; Suppression Pre- Planning – Procedure F: Biennial Fire Prevention Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ Current fire inspection was completed on March 22, 2023, by Bakersfield Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB B-600 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of fire. B550 Emergency Fire Procedures: ☒ ☐ ☐ Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used CRFPPM D-100 Use for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety of Sobering Cell or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. BSCC staff reviewed the 31 sobering cell ☒ ☐ ☐ placements in December 2023 and the 33 sobering cell placements in January 2024. BSCC staff determined the facility compliant with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to DB C-1200 Sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ continue the admission process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. Cell In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an DB C-1200 Sobering evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an Cell urgent medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. Shift Supervisor will ☒ ☐ ☐ review the need for the incarcerated person to remain in the Sobering Cell every four hours. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must receive an evaluation DB C-1200 Sobering by responsible health care staff. Cell The Medical Staff will ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be DB C-1200 Sobering conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. Cell Intermittent direct visual observations of an incarcerated person confined in a sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every thirty (30) minutes. These observations shall be documented on an Incarcerated Person Observation Log maintained in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Inmate The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall or Staff develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint DB C-350 Inmate devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or Observation Log prevent the incarcerated person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this DB C-400 Restraints section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices – Security of Inmates when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to BSCC staff reviewed responsible health care staff. the one restraint chair placement for this inspection cycle and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; Acceptable restraint devices included: ☒ ☐ ☐ - Soft restraint system (GRIP) - Restraint Chair (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental C-350 Inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Observation Log (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #1 (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints Procedure C: ☒ ☐ ☐ Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions 1030 Kern Justice Facility PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints Procedure C: ☒ ☐ ☐ Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: DB C-300 Restraints (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #1 treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display DB C-300 Restraints behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, DB C-300 Restraints including verbal de-escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval DB C-300 Restraints of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or responsible health Procedure A: care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications and Reporting Requirements (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical DB C-300 Restraints opinion can be obtained. Medical staff will be ☒ ☐ ☐ notified immediately upon an inmate being placed in restraints. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within DB C-300 Restraints one hour from the time of placement. Procedure A: ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications and Reporting Requirements (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement. DB C-300 Restraints Procedure A: ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications and Reporting Requirements 1030 Kern Justice Facility PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice DB C-300 Restraints every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such Deputies assigned to observation shall be documented. While in restraint devices all incarcerated monitor the restrained persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes inmate will: provisions to protect the person from abuse. • Conduct direct visual observations of the restrained inmate at random intervals at least twice every thirty ☒ ☐ ☐ (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. • Document these observations on an Inmate Observation Log in accordance with Section C- 350 of this manual (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible DB C-300 Restraints health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely Procedure A: removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications and medical facility for further evaluation. Reporting Requirements (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device DB C-300 Restraints manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. Deputies shall attend a two (2) hour instructional course specific to the restraint chair and its use prior to participating in the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement of an inmate in a restraint chair. Inmates shall only be secured into restraint chairs using the manufacturer’s instructions and approved techniques. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be DB C-300 Restraints documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances Procedure A: prevent staff from doing so. The documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ Notifications and placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the Reporting placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. Requirements 1030 Kern Justice Facility PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies Exercise and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a CRFPPM N-900 period of seven days to include: Inmate Exercise MMFPPM G-1100 Inmate Exercise PTFPPM F-411 Inmate Exercise BSCC staff reviewed exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation logs for the periods of October 1, 2023 to October 7, 2023, November 12, 2023 to November 18, 2023, and January 7, 2024 to January 13, 2024, and determined the facility meets the standards of this regulation. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and DB G-1100 ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People Exercise (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Facility is providing the opportunity for seven hours of out of ☒ ☐ ☐ cell time. This was determined from reviewing the logs. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary procedures to ensure safety and ☒ ☐ ☐ security. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 7 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 2010, 2013, 2017 BSCC Code:1030 FACILITY NAME: Kern County Justice Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☒ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have 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 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 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 room. There are no cells of this type at this facility. 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. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 1231.2.5 Safety cell. 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, 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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; 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. There are no cells of this type at this facility. 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; 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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. The non-rated suicide watch cells have large There shall be some means to provide medical care ☒ ☐ ☐ windows into the cell to allow staff to supervise and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. the person incarcerated in these cells. 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. Persons incarcerated consume their meals in In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, their housing area. ☐ ☐ ☒ 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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.18 Visiting space. • This AB 900 project was designed to Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV provide video visitation for inmates. facilities for visiting. • Each general population unit (Modules A, B, and D) has a total of three video visitation units and two telephones for inmate visitation with friends and family. • Each administrative housing unit (Module C 100, 200, and 300) has one video visitation unit and four telephones for inmate visitation with friends and family. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Each general population unit (Modules C 400, 500, and 600) has a total of three video visitation units and two telephones for inmate visitation with friends and family. • Each housing module has four video visitation booths for confidential communication with attorneys and other professional visitors. • The facility also has four "in-person visit" rooms for professional visitors such as attorneys. 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. 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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. Suicide watch cells M101-M112 are non-rated 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☒ ☐ ☐ cells designed to allow for maximum visibility occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. into the cells for inmate safety. 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 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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 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 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 1030 Kern Justice Facility PHY 23-24 Page 10 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1030 FACILITY: Kern County Justice Facility TYPE: II RC: 796 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Receiving R107 Holding 2010 1 (3) 11'1" x 6'8" 1 1 1 JP/5-16-23; Cell R107 is being converted into a Sobering Cell. Agency waiting on approval of the padding. (Not in use) Notes: Chase 2 sq. ft. Bench 3' and 18". Capacity limited by seating. R109 Sobering 2010 1 - - (3) 11'1" x 6'7" 1 1 1 R111 Holding 2010 1 (5) 11'1" x 6' 1 1 1 Notes: Chase 2 sq. ft. Bench 2'10" and 6'3". Capacity limited by seating. R113 Holding 2010 1 (5) 11'1" x 6' 1 1 1 Notes: Chase 2 sq. ft. Bench 2'10" and 6'3". Capacity limited by seating. R114 Holding 2010 1 (5) 11'1" x 6' 1 1 1 Notes: Chase 2 sq. ft. Bench 2'10" and 6'4". Capacity limited by seating. R115 Holding 2010 1 (5) 11'1" x 6'5" 1 1 1 Notes: Chase 2 sq. ft. Bench 2'9" and 6'4". Capacity limited by seating. R112 Holding 2010 1 (16) 19'7" x 8'6" 1 1 1 Notes: No chase. Bench 13'6" and 10'7". Capacity limited by seating. R110 Holding 2010 1 (16) 19'7" x 8'5" 1 1 1 Notes: No chase. Bench 15' and 9' R108 Holding 2010 1 (16) 19'7" x 8'5" 1 1 1 Note: No chase. Bench 10'6" and 13'7". R106 Holding 2010 1 (12) 10'7" x 11'10" 1 1 1 Note: No chase. Bench 5'7", 5'10" and 10'6". R105 Holding 2010 1 (4) 12'1" x 13'9" 1 1 1 Note: Benches 6’, 8’6”, 10’9” R104 Holding 2010 1 (15) 12'1" x 13'9" 1 1 1 Note: No chase. Bench 6'1", 7'4" and 10'9". Capacity limited by seating. R103 Holding 2010 1 (12) 10'7" x 12'1" 1 1 1 Note: No chase. Bench 5'7", 5'10" and 9'3". R102 Holding 2010 1 (6) 12'1" x 6'1" 1 1 1 *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: No chase. Bench 7'6" and 18". Capacity limited by seating. R101 Holding 2010 1 (6) 12'1" x 6'1" 1 1 1 Note: No chase. Bench 7'6" and 18". Capacity limited by seating. Hallway Holding Cells HH 102 Holding 2010 1 (15) 16'5" x 9'11" 1 1 1 Note: No chase. Bench 13'5", 2'9" and 7'10". Capacity limited by seating. HH 101 Holding 2010 1 (15) 16'2" x 10' 1 1 1 Note: No chase. Bench 15', 2'9" and 6'8". Capacity limited by seating. A Module Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 100/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,121 sq ft 2 Note: Seven tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 200/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,122 sq ft 2 Note: Seven tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 300/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,089 sq ft 2 Note: Seven tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 400/Up Down Double 2010 6 2 2 12 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,711 sq ft 2 *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 2 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 500/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,744 sq ft 2 Note: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 600/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,730 sq ft 2 Note: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. B Module Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 100/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,727 sq ft 2 Note: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 200/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,751 sq ft 2 Note: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 300/Up Down Double 2010 6 2 2 12 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,716 sq ft 2 *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 3 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Notes: Six tables/four seats each and three tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 400/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,101 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and three tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 500/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,133 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and three tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 600/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,134 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and three tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. C Module Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 100/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,568 sq ft 1 Dayroom 2010 2 294 sq ft 2 Notes: Five tables/four seats each in the main dayroom. Three sub-dayrooms. Each of the sub-dayrooms have one table with four seats. Two showers downstairs; one shower upstairs. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 200/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 4 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Dayroom 2010 1 1,573 sq ft 1 Dayroom 2010 2 294 sq ft 2 Notes: Five tables/four seats each in the main dayroom. Three sub-dayrooms. Each of the sub-dayrooms have one table with four seats. Two showers downstairs; one shower upstairs. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 300/Up Down Safety 2010 1 (1) 11'3" x 5'3" 1 Single 2010 3 1 1 (3) 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: Suicide watch cells. One cell ADA. Irregular shape. Double 2010 3 2 1 6 6'1" x 11'7 1 1 1 Dayroom 2010 1 1,573 sq ft 1 Dayroom 2010 2 240 and 294 sq ft 2 Notes: Direct supervision unit. Four tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access in the main dayroom. Three sub-dayrooms. Each of the sub-dayrooms have one table with four seats. Two showers downstairs; one shower upstairs. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 400/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,089 sq ft 3 Note: Seven tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 500/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,129 sq ft 3 Note: Seven tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 600/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,128 sq ft 3 Note: Seven tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. D Module *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 5 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 100/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,129 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and three tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 200/Up Down Double 2010 8 2 2 16 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,133 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and three tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 9 2 2 18 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 300/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 2,095 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and three tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 400/Up Down Double 2010 6 2 2 12 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,710 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 500/Up Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,745 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Unit Double 2010 8 2 2 16 6'1" x 11'7" 1 1 1 600/Up *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 6 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Down Double 2010 7 2 2 14 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Double 2010 1 2 2 2 7'2" x 11'7" 1 1 1 Note: ADA cell/irregular shape. Dayroom 2010 1 1,731 sq ft 2 Notes: Six tables/four seats each and two tables/four seats each with two spaces each table for wheelchair access. Clinic Holding Cells M-301 Holding 2010 1 (8) 10'9" x 7'7" 1 1 1 Notes: Bench 7' and 6'7". M-302 Holding 2010 1 (12) 10'11" x 14'1" 1 1 1 Notes: Chase 8 sq. ft. Bench 5'6", 5'11" and 7'6". Capacity limited by seating. M-303 Holding 2010 (12) 15'2" x 10'1" 1 1 1 Notes: No chase. Bench 9'8" and 9'8". Capacity limited by seating. M-304 Holding 2010 (6) 10'5" x 6'0" 1 1 1 Notes: No chase. Bench 3' and 6'. Capacity limited by seating. M-305 Holding 2010 (6) 10'5" x 6'0" 1 1 1 Notes: No chase. Bench 3' and 6'. Capacity limited by seating. M-114 Safety 2010 1 (1) 7'10" x 6'10" 1 Notes: Ceiling-mounted audio monitoring. 20/22: Changed name of cell from M301 to M114 M-115 Safety 2010 1 (1) 7'9" x 6'6" 1 Notes: Ceiling-mounted audio monitoring. 20/22: Changed name of cell from M302 to M115. Cell is currently out of service due to maintenance. Infirmary/Suicide Watch Seven non-rated medical cells per drawings (M#); 11 suicide cells (S#) and 1 ADA cell per drawings. M201 Double 2010 1 2 (2) (2) 20'4" x 10'7" 1 1 1 Note: Chase 5 sq. ft. M202 Double 2010 1 2 (2) (2) 20'4" x 10'7" 1 1 1 Note: Chase 5 sq. ft. M203 Double 2010 1 2 (2) (2) 20'4" x 10'7" 1 1 1 Note: Chase 5 sq. ft. M204 Double 2010 1 2 (2) (2) 20'4" x 10'7" 1 1 1 Note: Chase 5 sq. ft. M205 Double 2010 1 2 (2) (2) 20'4" x 10'7" 1 1 1 Note: Chase 5 sq. ft. M206 Double 2010 1 2 (2) (2) 20'4" x 10'7" 1 1 1 Note: Chase 5 sq. ft. *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 7 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location # Type Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds M207 Double 2010 1 2 (2) (2) 20'4" x 10'7" 1 1 1 Note: Chase 5 sq. ft. Suicide Watch M101 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M102 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M103 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M104 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M105 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M106 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M107 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M108 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M109 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M110 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 M111 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 6'1" 1 1 1 ADA Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 10'2" 1 1 1 M112 *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. 1030 Kern Justice Facility LASE 23-24 Page 8 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1040 FACILITY NAME: Lerdo Minimum Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Jaime Hernandez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB C-450 Safety Checks policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: DB C-450 (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- ☒ ☐ ☐ being of individuals and shall be conducted at least “To ensure all incarcerated people's well- hourly through direct visual observation of all people held being and safety and preserve facility and housed in the facility. security” Facility did not house incarcerated persons during this inspection cycle. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 between safety checks. Deputies assigned to facility housing units will ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct direct visual safety checks of incarcerated people housed in pods, modules, dorms, or barracks at least once every hour (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as DB C-1200 Sobering Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff A-1050 Jail Logbooks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ Kern County Sheriff’s policy requires both a patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely sergeant and lieutenant to review safety completion of, safety checks. checks during their shifts. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility DB B-600 Evacuation administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-600 Attachment A (Evacuation having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Procedures) Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedure A: Fire Safety Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff review the past 24 months of monthly fire inspection and determine the facility compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning – Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedure F: Biennial Fire Prevention inspections at least once every two years; Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ Current fire inspection was completed on 3- 24-2023 by Bakersfield Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB B-600 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated B550 Emergency Fire Procedures: Minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Facility Evacuation Procedures 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell CRFPPM D-100 Use of Sobering Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of This facility does not have sobering cells. incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as DB C-1200 Sobering Cell soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over DB C-1200 Sobering Cell six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Shift Supervisor will review the need for the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person to remain in the Sobering medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Cell every four hours. regulations. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must DB C-1200 Sobering Cell receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in DB C-1200 Sobering Cell the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Intermittent direct visual observations of an half hour. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person confined in a sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every thirty (30) minutes. These observations shall be documented on an Incarcerated Person Observation Log maintained in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Inmate or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-350 Inmate Observation Log responsible physician, shall develop and implement DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Inmates written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated Facility did not house incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this during this inspection cycle. section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; Acceptable restraint devices included: ☒ ☐ ☐ - Soft restraint system (GRIP) - Restraint Chair (2) signs or symptoms which should result in C-350 Inmate Observation Log immediate medical/mental health referral; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #1 (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints following requirements: Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DB C-300 Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical staff will be notified immediately upon an inmate being placed in restraints. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting placement. Requirements (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting Requirements (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Deputies assigned to monitor the restrained that the restraints are properly employed, and to inmate will: ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated • Conduct direct visual observations of the person. Such observation shall be documented. restrained inmate at random intervals at While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between which makes provisions to protect the person from checks. abuse. • Document these observations on an Inmate Observation Log in accordance with Section C-350 of this manual (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 DB C-300 Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Deputies shall attend a two (2) hour maximum time limits for placement. instructional course specific to the restraint chair and its use prior to participating in the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement of an inmate in a restraint chair. Inmates shall only be secured into restraint chairs using the manufacturer’s instructions and approved techniques. (11) All events and information related to the DB C-300 Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Procedure A: Notifications and Reporting shall be video recorded unless exigent Requirements circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise CRFPPM N-900 Inmate Exercise (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall MMFPPM G-1100 Inmate Exercise develop written policies and procedures for a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ PTFPPM F-411 Inmate Exercise of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days to include: Facility did not house incarcerated persons during this inspection cycle. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 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 BSCC Code: 1040 FACILITY NAME: Kern County Lerdo Minimum Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☒ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1982: ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 2-13-24 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. During this rating period, the Lerdo Minimum Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have Facility has been unoccupied. The BSCC will the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ ☒ be notified prior to the facility being 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section repopulated. 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 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 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 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. There are no cells of this type at this 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. 1231.2.5 Safety cell. There are no cells of this type at this 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, 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be ☐ ☐ ☒ inaccessible to the inmate occupant. 1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. There are no cells of this type at this facility. 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. There are no cells of this type at this facility. Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 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; 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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 visiting. 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.. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 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 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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. 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. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Design Requirements (102(c)6) This facility was built prior to the 1994 Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, regulation requirement for this regulation. 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.) 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 1040 FACILITY: Lerdo Minimum Facility TYPE: II RC: 792 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: February 13, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type Total RC Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Male: During this rating period, the Lerdo Minimum Facility has been unoccupied due to renovations. The BSCC will be notified prior to the facility being repopulated. 1-14 Dormitory 1982 14 44 32 448 100.0 x 44.0 x 8.0 4 1 5 1 5 15 Dormitory 2008 1 60 60 60 75' x 57' 4 2 8 1 3 Notes: Triple bunks. Tables and seating for 64. (During inspection 2016-2018, dorms 1-14 were closed for rehab) 16 Dormitory 2008 1 60 60 60 75' x 57' 4 1 5 1 3 Notes: Triple bunks. Tables and seating for 64. 19-22 Dormitory 1982 4 44 32 128 100.0 x 44.0 x 8.0 4 1 5 1 5 Notes: Historically, the LASE showed a total rated capacity of 800 inmates with 22 dorms for male inmates. During the 2014- 2016 inspection cycle, four of these dormitories (15 through 18) were demolished (32 x 4 = 128 beds) and were replaced by two 60 (120) inmate dormitories (15 and 16). Therefore, the RC changed to 792 (800 – 128 + 120 = 792). The LASE has been reformatted to reflect these changes. Female 1-3 Dormitory 1982 3 32 32 96 60.0 x 36.0 x 8.0 4 4 2 4 Holding Holding 2001 2 (3) (6) 8' x 9'8" 1 1 1 Note: Bench seating 4'9". Capacity limited by seating. Chase 5 square feet. *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. 1040 Kern Lerdo Minimum LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23)