Kern SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

May 7, 2025 Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner Kern County Sheriff's Office 1350 Norris Road Bakersfield, CA 93308 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Youngblood: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of Kern County County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Monday, March 24, 2025 and Friday, March 28, 2025: 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 Mojave Jail 1071 I Ridgecrest Substation 1105 TH Lamont Substation Court Holding 1107 CH Lamont Substation Holding Facility 1108 TH Delano Court Holding 1110 CH Justice Building Court Holding 1112 CH Kern River Valley Substation 1113 TH Shafter Court Holding 1117 CH These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to 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. Donny Youngblood Sheriff Page 2 INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, March 27, 2025; 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 SHRF CI LTR 25-26 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1000 FACILITY NAME: Central Receiving Facility (CRF) FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Rutter FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as DB J-200 Inservice Training described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and Evaluation date of assignment. Program (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also During this 25-26 inspection, the facility was closed to successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy housing incarcerated people. The facility was utilized as a Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, court holding for the nearby court. The agency provided CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. documentation showing the staff assigned to the facility completed training meeting the requirements of §1024 – 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Court Holding and Temporary Holding Training. The facility is compliant with this regulation. Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL BSCC staff reviewed the staffing plan for the A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in facility and determined that the facility was ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation compliant with the regulation. The facility is and operation of the programs and activities required by closed to housing incarcerated persons and these regulations. is functioning as a court holding facility. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator the facility and determined that the facility shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the complies with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- housing units will conduct direct visual being of individuals and shall be conducted at least safety checks of incarcerated people hourly through direct visual observation of all people held housed. and housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: o 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ o 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 o 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 o 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 o 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 o 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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-450 Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Direct visual safety checks of outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, of these regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on Notes: The policies and procedures required in 03/27/2025 and meets the requirements of subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate this regulation. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6) Security and control including physical counts DB C-575 Housing Searches Integrity and and searches of the facility and incarcerated Welfare Checks persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed PREA-related material posted in view of incarcerated people. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program personnel. The agency provides Crisis Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ Training for all custody staff annually. BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined the facility to be compliant with this regulation. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshall in accordance with California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed by the Bakersfield Fire Department on 01/25/2024. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DB A-800 Population Accounting Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DB A-800 Population Accounting applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies There were no reported incidents at the and procedures for the maintenance of written records facility during this inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DB A-600 Media Access to Incarcerated People Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DB A-700 Public Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other The Public Information Plan is available on government agencies, and to the news media. The public their Sheriff website - and incarcerated persons shall have available for review https://www.kernsheriff.org/Policies the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DB A-700 Public Information Plan Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DB A-700 Public Information Plan people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐ forms, copies of all relevant reports, and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the cover letter to the Bureau of Criminal the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Information and Analysis within ten (10) within 10 days of an in-custody death. days of the reported incarcerated person death; (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review The Detentions Bureau Compliance report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Section Manager shall submit a copy section 832.10 of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Remands from the court are transported to classification plan designed to properly assign the Justice Facility for classification, booking, incarcerated persons to housing units and activities medical screening, and housing. according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish DB K-500 Classification Reviews and implement a classification system which will include Directive #1 the use of classification officers or a classification An incarcerated person who has committee in order to properly assign incarcerated been sentenced to more than 60 persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and days may request a review of their leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as classification no more often than 30 much information as is available about and from the days from their last review. An incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person who is un- appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility sentenced may request a review of administrator or designee. Each person may request a their classification no more often review of their classification plan no more often than 30 than 30 days from their last review. days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ not involve more deprivation of privileges protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect ☒ ☐ ☐ an incarcerated person’s health. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for DB K-400 Administrative Separation incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated persons shall be eligible for (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or administrative separation if they are promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in determined to be prone to: nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the • Promote activity or behavior that is safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and criminal in nature or disruptive to facility facility staff. operations; (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or incarcerated persons, including influence affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated to promote or direct action or behavior people, and facility staff. that is criminal in nature or disruptive to ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or the safety and security of other participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff, as incarcerated persons or facility staff. well as to the safe operation of the (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted facility; escape. • Escape; (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other • Assault, attempted assault, or incarcerated people. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff; • Or likely to need protection from other incarcerated persons. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Conduct a complete assessment of the administrative separation to obtain the objective of incarcerated person within 24 hours of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility placement to ensure administrative staff. separation is necessary and that the incarcerated person is housed in the least restrictive housing available; • Ensure that the incarcerated person does not exceed 30 consecutive days of administrative separation without ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation of the concern for the incarcerated person’s safety, including articulation of why no alternative means of separation from abusers can be arranged; • Conduct a review every 30 days or sooner to determine the need for continued separation from general population. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells The Detentions Bureau maintains safety The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section cells in order to provide a safe location to 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who temporarily hold incarcerated people display behavior which results in the destruction of who display behavior that could result in property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to the destruction of cell furnishings or self or others. reveal intent to cause physical harm to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others. During this 25-26 inspection, the facility was closed to housing incarcerated people. The facility was utilized as a court holding for the nearby court. The safety cell was not in use during this inspection period. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or Directive #4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Procedure A reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Deputies will obtain the approval ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Section Manager or the Shift Supervisor prior to placing an incarcerated person in a safety cell. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Directive #4 placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Procedure B medically cleared for continued retention, referral to Upon notification of an advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a incarcerated person being minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placed in the safety cell, facility ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff will conduct a medical assessment of the incarcerated person as soon as possible, but in no circumstance more than thirty (30) minutes from the time of the notification. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Directive #4 opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Procedure B placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Further medical and mental as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. health opinions on placement and retention shall be secured within twelve (12) hours of placement in the cell. A medical opinion on ☒ ☐ ☐ continued retention in the cell will be secured every twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. If the mental health staff is not available within the initial twelve (12) hour time frame, the incarcerated person shall be transported to Kern Medical for evaluation. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Directive #4 lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Procedure A documented. Conduct a direct visual observation of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person at random intervals, at least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Procedures shall be established to assure DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 Procedure C: Meals (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Directive #4 designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Procedure A privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide the incarcerated person safety or to the security of the facility are documented. with appropriate clothing as determined by the Shift Supervisor; 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell This will be a special purpose cell used The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section for holding incarcerated people who, due 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of to their state of intoxication, are a threat incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety to their safety or the safety of others. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. ☒ ☐ ☐ During this 25-26 inspection, the facility was closed to housing incarcerated people. The facility was utilized as a court holding for the nearby court. The sobering cell was not in use during this inspection period A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DB C-1200 Sobering Cell as they are able to continue the admission process or are Incarcerated people will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the Sobering Cell when their state of intoxication diminishes to the point that they are no longer a threat to their ☒ ☐ ☐ safety or the safety of others. Medical Staff will conduct an assessment on any incarcerated person being removed from the Sobering Cell to ensure that the incarcerated person’s health is no longer at risk. 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 The Shift Supervisor will approve the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement of any incarcerated person medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these into a sobering cell. Additionally, the regulations. Shift Supervisor will review the need for the incarcerated person to remain in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell every four hours. The Shift Supervisor's approval and subsequent reviews will be documented on the Incarcerated Person Observation Log. The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DB C-1200 Sobering Cell sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Intermittent direct visual observations of hour. Such observation shall be documented. an incarcerated person confined in a ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least once every thirty (30) minutes. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated to cause physical harm to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this others. It is not intended to affect the use section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or of restraints for the routine movement of other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people, which is covered incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility under Section C-400 of this manual. manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility reported no restraint placements during this inspection period. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of (1) acceptable restraint devices; Incarcerated Persons or Staff Acceptable restraint devices included: • Handcuffs • Black box (as used with handcuffs) ☒ ☐ ☐ • Waist chains • Leg irons • Single use nylon restraints (flex cuffs) • o Restraint chair (SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair). (2) signs or symptoms which should result in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons or Staff of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Procedure B (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Incarcerated people who are restrained will be separated from ☒ ☐ ☐ other Incarcerated people in an effort to prevent the restrained incarcerated person from being injured by another Incarcerated person. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of following requirements: Incarcerated Persons or Staff (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Directive #1 or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The use of restraints shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for behavioral health treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of incarcerated people who display behavior which Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 – Protection of restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Incarcerated Persons or Staff techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Restraint devices will be used only when ineffective. other, less restrictive, alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the inmate's disordered behavior and only after ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts have been made to de-escalate verbally. If restraints are needed, the level of restraints used shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the minimum level of restraints needed to control the disordered behavior will be used. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of restraints only with the approval of the facility Incarcerated Persons or Staff manager, the facility watch commander, or Procedure A: Notification and Reporting responsible health care staff; continued retention Requirements shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Deputies will obtain the approval of the Shift Supervisor prior to placing ☒ ☐ ☐ an Incarcerated person in restraints. If the exigency or dangerousness of the situation requires the immediate application of restraints, the approval of the Shift Supervisor will be obtained as soon as possible after placement. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Medical staff will be notified immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A ☒ ☐ ☐ medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until medical opinion can be obtained. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Incarcerated Persons or Staff placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff will be notified ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of four hours of placement. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff must assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated Person as soon as possible, but in no event longer than four (4) hours from the time the incarcerated person was restrained. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Incarcerated Persons or Staff that the restraints are properly employed, and to Procedure B: Safety Checks and ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Supervision of Restrained Incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. People While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct direct visual observations of shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the restrained incarcerated person at which makes provisions to protect the person from random intervals at least twice every abuse. thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of consultation with responsible health care staff Incarcerated Persons or Staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Procedure A: Notification and Reporting safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Requirements person shall be taken to a medical facility for further If the Shift Supervisor, in evaluation. consultation with medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Incarcerated Persons or Staff maximum time limits for placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements If the Shift Supervisor, in consultation with medical staff, determines that an incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours of the manufacturer “SureGuard Safety” recommended maximum time limit. The incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the KCSO J-3600 Body Worn Cameras placement in restraints shall be documented and B. Detentions Bureau Personnel shall be video recorded unless exigent 1. h. Placing inmates into special circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The housing locations and/or the restraint ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for chair (i.e., Sobering, safety, suicide placement; person authorizing placement; names of watch). staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Directive #1 or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. Handcuffs will not be ☒ ☐ ☐ applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. • Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Directive #2 wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for Staff will not restrain pregnant the safety and security of the incarcerated person, incarcerated people who are in the staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to ☒ ☐ ☐ collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Sample Collection an objective, trained and competent correctional Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Sample Collection secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA authorization of the facility watch commander or Sample Collection designee on duty. The authorization shall include Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Sample Collection audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Procedure C The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Plan Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program established. Modified academic or vocational Plan opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1062 VISITING DB E-100 Visiting – Peace Officers DB E-200 Visiting – Clergy The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB E-400 Visiting – Special written policies and procedures, which include the DB E-500 Visiting – Hospitalized, following requirements: Incarcerated Person (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: DB E-600 Visiting – General (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility DB E-700 Visiting – Monitoring/Recording schedules, space, and number of personnel will Visits ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. DB E-600 Visiting – General Incarcerated people will be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting The visiting schedule is posted in the lobbies hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made of the individual facilities and on their available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ website, kernsheriff.org/Public_Visiting (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV DB E-600 Visiting – General facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Incarcerated people will be allowed no visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated fewer than two visits totaling at least one person each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DB E-600 Visiting – General operational or safety and security concern exists. All Directive #1 – Visiting Rules cancelled visits must be documented. The facility To ensure the safety and security of manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled all visitors and incarcerated people, visits and document such review. general public visitors and incarcerated people must comply ☒ ☐ ☐ with all facility visiting rules. Visits may be terminated if the visiting rules are not followed. Facility visiting rules will be posted on site and are viewable by the public on the Kern County Sheriff’s Office website www.kernsheriff.com. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this DB E-600 Visiting – General section shall include provision for visitation by minor Directive #2 children of the incarcerated person. Minors will only be allowed to visit ☒ ☐ ☐ when they are accompanied by a parent or court appointed legal guardian. Minors must be under direct adult supervision at all times. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for visiting at the Kern are onsite and participating in either in-person or video County Sheriff’s Office visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: The facility is not housing incarcerated people and is being utilized as a court Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). holding facility. No visiting is occurring at the Mode of visitation; facility. Visitation hours; Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Any restrictions on inmate visitation. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE DB F-100 Correspondence Directive #1 The facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmates may send or receive an and procedures for correspondence which provide that: unlimited amount of mail. The (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ volume of mail that an inmate has in incarcerated person may send or receive; their possession at any one time may be restricted by sectional policies based on safety or security concerns. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DB F-200 Receiving & Searching Inmate read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail and Packages manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DB F-100 Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Legal Mail: Any correspondence member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and between an inmate and one of the the State Board of State and Community Corrections; following: State and Federal Courts, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail members of the State Bar, the State only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of Corrections, holders of public ☒ ☐ ☐ orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; office, the designated Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditor, the facility administrator, or the facility manager. Legal mail shall be processed as described in Section F-300 of this manual. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DB F-100 Correspondence shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Directive #1 and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent inmates will be provided correspondence with family members and friends but with four postage-free envelopes without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ and eight sheets of paper per week envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to for general correspondence and an the courts. unlimited number of postage free envelopes and sheets of paper for legal mail correspondence. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES DB G-300 Legal Research Associates and Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies DB G-500 Library Services and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise The Detentions Bureau recognizes the (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall value of regular exercise in promoting develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of the overall health of incarcerated people 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of and reducing the stress of incarceration. seven days to include: For this reason, the Bureau maintains safe and secure exercise areas for use by incarcerated people. Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people will be allowed access to an exercise area for a minimum of three hours distributed over each seven-day period. During this 25-26 inspection the facility was closed to housing incarcerated people. The facility was utilized as a court holding. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DB F-100 Correspondence WRITINGS Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any DB F-100 Correspondence legitimate penological interest; Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications The Sheriff’s Office reserve the right to reject incoming publications which ☒ ☐ ☐ are determined to be detrimental to the penological interests of security, order, and rehabilitation, or otherwise pose a threat to facility operations. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and DB F-100 Correspondence mail containing information concerning where, how, Directive C-1 or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any All incoming books and publications matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, will be reviewed by staff, and may be riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any withheld from the inmate or returned ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against to the publisher if incoming children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or publications are reasonably believed an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of to be obscene, disruptive to the weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other security of the jail, or otherwise unlawful activity; encourage criminal activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, DB F-100 Correspondence periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Personal mail may be subject to have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one limitation and regulation as detailed ☒ ☐ ☐ time. below for facility security, safety, order, discipline, and for any other legitimate governmental / penological interests. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail regulations, and, Incarcerated people have the right to ☒ ☐ ☐ send an unlimited amount of "Legal Mail", regardless of their ability to pay postage costs. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1069 ORIENTATION DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Remands from the court are transferred to shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ the Justice Facility, where orientation takes implementation of a program for people newly admitted place. to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation may be supplemented with video orientation. The Detentions Bureau provides orientation services via video on all Lerdo Facilities and CRF televisions daily. In addition, the orientation pamphlet is included in the new arrival kit. The Detentions Bureau Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons Orientation Booklet (DBPPM G- 1300 Attachment -A) will be provided to an incarcerated person upon request. Directive B-2: A deputy provides each new booking a PREA/Orientation, and the orientation is documented. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation information to each person, including those with Directive B-3 ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation be limited to, the following: In order to provide a better service to the (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage incarcerated people population and to rules; provide for better accountability for incarcerated people rules of behavior, each facility which receives new incarcerated people into the Detention Bureau will provide incarcerated persons orientation information available to each incarcerated person received for housing. The orientation will include information regarding: • Correspondence, visiting, and ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone usage rules. • Incarcerated people rules of behavior and disciplinary procedures. • Incarcerated people grievance procedures. • Programs and activities available and method of application. • Medical services. • Classification/housing assignments. • Where they will appear in court, if known. • Voting and registration. • Zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Plan (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING DB G-400 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DB G-600 Religious Services The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Directive #1 (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Grieve-able conditions of Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall confinement may include, but are not develop written policies and procedures whereby all limited to: Medical and or mental incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to health care, classification actions, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary actions, program of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; participation, telephone, mail, classification actions; disciplinary actions; program visiting, procedures, food, clothing participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and bedding and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: The facility reported no grievances during this inspection period. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) a grievance form; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance is not necessary. However, if the deputy cannot resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A However, if the deputy cannot ☒ ☐ ☐ resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (3) a process for submission and handling of DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances anonymous grievances; Procedure A: If a deputy receives an anonymous grievance or the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ wants to remain anonymous. The deputy will continue to accept and handle the grievance required of DIRECTIVE A-1 of this section. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appropriate staff level; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written grievance is not necessary. (5) appeal to the next level of review; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Incarcerated Person Grievance Response Appeals (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each A written response is provided at each step ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; of the grievance process. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; Directive B-1 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the Directive B-1 incarcerated person; and, • Take both the original and a copy of the response form to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person • Give the copy of the response form to the incarcerated person and have them sign the original (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and Directive B-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. The Shift Supervisor will: Review the response (b) Grievance System Abuse: DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure D: Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the Grievance System grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules posted and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy will impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to complete a Loss of Privileges form television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less (Attachment B) and obtain the Shift than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Supervisor’s approval for the loss of and supervisory approval. privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice deputy will complete a JMS incident of the violation(s), shall be provided to the report indicating the violation(s) the incarcerated person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • o Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony of issues are complex. witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline medical staff determine that an individual has serious Directive C-1: mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall Note: The disciplinary process shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately consider whether an incarcerated upon this determination. ☒ ☐ ☐ person’s mental disabilities or mental illness contributed to the incarcerated person’s behavior when determining what type of discipline, if any, should be imposed. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group incarcerated person or group of ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ of the implements necessary to regulations. maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DB D-600 Infested/Contaminated Clothing & DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Bedding DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL DB H-800 Incarcerated People Sick Call The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING DB N-300 Food Service In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Mealtimes: those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall • Breakfast: 0400 be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one • Lunch: 0930 of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dinner: 1530 must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • PM Snack: 1830 hours pass between evening and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the DB N-300 Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on Procedure C: Serving Meals ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who DB N-300 Food Service may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Directive #2 be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to • Two pairs of pants; incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but • Two shirts; Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities • One thermal shirt; shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Two pairs of underwear; (a) Clean socks and footwear; • For female incarcerated people, one bra; • Two pairs of socks; • One pair of shower shoes; (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Prior to housing incarcerated people, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. staff responsible for the dress-out Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more ☒ ☐ ☐ process will issue each incarcerated compatible with their gender identity and gender person standardized incarcerated person expression. clothing and linens, which will be clean and free of holes and tears, consisting of: 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL DB D-200 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Procedure A: Dispensing Menstruating maximum allowance. Hygiene Items ☒ ☐ ☐ Menstruating incarcerated people shall be given access to their choice of sanitary napkins, tampons, or panty liners. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Personal hygiene items will be made supply themself with the following personal care items, available to all incarcerated people. All because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, incarcerated people, who are indigent shall be issued: and unable to purchase personal care (a) Toothbrush, items through commissary, will be issued the following items as needed: • Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Toothpaste; • Soap; • Disposable Razor; • Comb. These items are issued to the incarcerated person for their personal use and are not to be shared. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 DB R-500 Incarcerated Dress Out ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Directive 2 Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other These types of razors are not shared among shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when incarcerated persons. shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☐ ☐ ☒ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING DB D-500 Incarcerated People Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES DB N-400 Hair / Nail Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, • One pair of shower shoes; for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One mattress; ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress cover; limited to: • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, one (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the sheet, and a towel. requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE With the facility no longer housing The facility administrator shall develop written policies incarcerated people, there has been an and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable improvement project underway to paint and ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the clean the facility. BSCC observed the facility facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule to be clean and in good working order. of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The Facility does not allow minors in the subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. facility. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 40 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 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: 03/26/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds INMATE RECEPTION CENTER ** rated capacity based on 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 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/ 1963 21 21’10” x 19’ x 10.5 1 1 1 3 Dayroom 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 *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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 2 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: Beds (4) were removed for medical space. 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 – 007 Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.5 x 8.0 x 10.0 1 1 1 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 3 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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: 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: 03/26/2025 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 the following space and equipment: 2023. Intake was moved to the Justice ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section Facility at the same time. The facility is 1231.3.12. strictly being used as a 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 are 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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. 1000 Kern SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Central Receiving Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (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. Hudson, Sgt. Harleston FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/25/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as DB J-200 Inservice Training described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and Evaluation date of assignment. Program (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL • Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility Jail Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 2024 each local detention facility to ensure the implementation o Staffing Formula and operation of the programs and activities required by o Staffing Plan these regulations. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA, standard 115.13) requires each facility operated by this agency to develop, document, and provide a staffing plan for ☒ ☐ ☐ adequate levels of staffing and video monitoring, where applicable, to protect incarcerated persons against sexual assault and abuse. BSCC staff reviewed the facility's staffing roster/plan and determined the facility complaint with this regulation. The facility had ample female personnel. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator the facility and determined the facility shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the compliant with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- housing units will conduct direct visual being of individuals and shall be conducted at least safety checks of incarcerated people hourly through direct visual observation of all people held housed and housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and a final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found that supervisors and managers review the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility to be compliant with the requirements of this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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-450 Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Direct visual safety checks of outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, of these regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on Notes: The policies and procedures required in 04/01/2025 and meets the requirements of subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate this regulation. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts DB C-575 Housing Searches, Integrity and and searches of the facility and incarcerated Welfare Checks persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed PREA-related materials in the intake area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff observed PREA-related material family, community members, and other interested posted in the lobby. In addition, PREA third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ information is available on the website - harassment. The method for reporting shall be https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea publicly posted at the facility. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program personnel. The agency provides Crisis Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ Training for all custody staff annually. BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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); 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning with two-year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined the facility to be 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A current fire inspection was completed on 02/26/2025 by the Kern County Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DB A-800 Population Accounting Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DB A-800 Population Accounting applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident reports and determined the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical was compliant with the regulation. harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DB A-600 Media Access to Incarcerated People Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DB A-700 Public Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other The Public Information Plan is available on government agencies, and to the news media. The public their Sheriff website - and incarcerated persons shall have available for review https://www.kernsheriff.org/Policies the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DB A-700 Public Information Plan Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DB A-700 Public Information Plan people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review The Detentions Bureau Compliance report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Section Manager shall submit a copy section 832.10 of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Initial classification of new arrestees occurs classification plan designed to properly assign at the Justice Facility. Periodic reviews of incarcerated persons to housing units and activities classification may occur at the Pre-Trial according to the categories of gender identity, age, Facility. criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or classification reports and determined that the sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ facility was compliant with this regulation. the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish DB K-500 Classification Reviews and implement a classification system which will include Directive #1 the use of classification officers or a classification An incarcerated person who has committee in order to properly assign incarcerated been sentenced to more than 60 persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and days may request a review of their leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as classification no more often than 30 much information as is available about and from the days from their last review. An incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person who is un- appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility sentenced may request a review of administrator or designee. Each person may request a their classification no more often review of their classification plan no more often than 30 than 30 days from their last review. days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ not involve more deprivation of privileges protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect ☒ ☐ ☐ an incarcerated person’s health. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for DB K-400 Administrative Separation incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated persons shall be eligible for (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or administrative separation if they are promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in determined to be prone to: nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the • Promote activity or behavior that is safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and criminal in nature or disruptive to facility facility staff. operations; (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or incarcerated persons, including influence affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated to promote or direct action or behavior people, and facility staff. that is criminal in nature or disruptive to ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or the safety and security of other participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff, as incarcerated persons or facility staff. well as to the safe operation of the (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted facility; escape. • Escape; (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other • Assault, attempted assault, or incarcerated people. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff; • Or likely to need protection from other incarcerated persons. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Conduct a complete assessment of the administrative separation to obtain the objective of incarcerated person within 24 hours of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility placement to ensure administrative staff. separation is necessary and that the incarcerated person is housed in the least restrictive housing available; • Ensure that the incarcerated person does not exceed 30 consecutive days of administrative separation without ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation of the concern for the incarcerated person’s safety, including articulation of why no alternative means of separation from abusers can be arranged; • Conduct a review every 30 days or sooner to determine the need for continued separation from general population. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells The Detentions Bureau maintains safety The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section cells in order to provide a safe location to 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who temporarily hold incarcerated people display behavior which results in the destruction of who display behavior that could result in property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to the destruction of cell furnishings or self or others. reveal intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others. The facility provided BSCC staff a random sample of 20 safety cell placement ☒ ☐ ☐ reports/logs from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 BSCC staff found the reports/logs complete and thorough and determined the facility to be compliant with this regulation. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or Directive #4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Procedure A reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Deputies will obtain the approval ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Section Manager or the Shift Supervisor prior to placing an incarcerated person in a safety cell. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Directive #4 placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Procedure B medically cleared for continued retention, referral to Upon notification of an advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a incarcerated person being minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placed in the safety cell, facility ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff will conduct a medical assessment of the incarcerated person as soon as possible, but in no circumstance more than thirty (30) minutes from the time of the notification. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Directive #4 opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Procedure B placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Further medical and mental as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. health opinions on placement and retention shall be secured within twelve (12) hours of placement in the cell. A medical ☒ ☐ ☐ opinion on continued retention in the cell will be secured every twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. If the mental health staff is not available within the initial twelve (12) hour time frame, the incarcerated person shall be transported to Kern Medical for evaluation. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Directive #4 lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Procedure A documented. Conduct a direct visual ☒ ☐ ☐ observation of the incarcerated person at random intervals, at least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 Procedure C: Meals (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Directive #4 designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Procedure A privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide the incarcerated person safety or to the security of the facility are documented. with appropriate clothing as determined by the Shift Supervisor; 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell This will be a special purpose cell used The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section for holding incarcerated people who, due 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of to their state of intoxication, are a threat ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety to their safety or the safety of others. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. The Pre-Trial Facility does not have a sobering cell. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DB C-1200 Sobering Cell as they are able to continue the admission process or are Incarcerated people will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the Sobering Cell when their state of intoxication diminishes to the point that they are no longer a threat to their ☒ ☐ ☐ safety or the safety of others. Medical Staff will conduct an assessment on any incarcerated person being removed from the Sobering Cell to ensure that the incarcerated person’s health is no longer at risk. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A 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 The Shift Supervisor will approve the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement of any incarcerated person medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these into a sobering cell. Additionally, the regulations. Shift Supervisor will review the need for the incarcerated person to remain in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell every four hours. The Shift Supervisor's approval and subsequent reviews will be documented on the Incarcerated Person Observation Log. The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DB C-1200 Sobering Cell sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Intermittent direct visual observations of hour. Such observation shall be documented. an incarcerated person confined in a ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least once every thirty (30) minutes. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated to cause physical harm to themselves or person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this others. It is not intended to affect the use section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or of restraints for the routine movement of ☒ ☐ ☐ other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people, which is covered incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility under Section C-400 of this manual. manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility provided eight restraint reports/logs that occurred during the timeframe of March 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025. BSCC staff reviewed the restraint reports/logs and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of (1) acceptable restraint devices; Incarcerated Persons or Staff Acceptable restraint devices included: • Handcuffs • Black box (as used with handcuffs) ☒ ☐ ☐ • Waist chains • Leg irons • Single use nylon restraints (flex cuffs) • Restraint chair (SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair) (2) signs or symptoms which should result in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons or Staff of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Procedure B (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Incarcerated people who are restrained will be separated from ☒ ☐ ☐ other Incarcerated people in an effort to prevent the restrained incarcerated person from being injured by another Incarcerated person. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of following requirements: Incarcerated Persons or Staff (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Directive #1 or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The use of restraints shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for behavioral health treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of incarcerated people who display behavior which Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Incarcerated Persons or Staff techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Restraint devices will be used only when ineffective. other, less restrictive, alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the inmate's disordered behavior and only after ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts have been made to de-escalate verbally. If restraints are needed, the level of restraints used shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the minimum level of restraints needed to control the disordered behavior will be used. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of restraints only with the approval of the facility Incarcerated Persons or Staff manager, the facility watch commander, or Procedure A: Notification and Reporting responsible health care staff; continued retention Requirements shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Deputies will obtain the approval of the Shift Supervisor prior to placing ☒ ☐ ☐ an Incarcerated person in restraints. If the exigency or dangerousness of the situation requires the immediate application of restraints, the approval of the Shift Supervisor will be obtained as soon as possible after placement. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Medical staff will be notified immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A ☒ ☐ ☐ medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Incarcerated Persons or Staff placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff will be notified ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of four hours of placement. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical staff must assess the incarcerated Person as soon as possible, but in no event longer than four (4) hours from the time the incarcerated person was restrained. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Incarcerated Persons or Staff that the restraints are properly employed, and to Procedure B: Safety Checks and ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Supervision of Restrained Incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. People ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons Conduct direct visual observations of shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the restrained incarcerated person at which makes provisions to protect the person from random intervals at least twice every abuse. thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of consultation with responsible health care staff Incarcerated Persons or Staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Procedure A: Notification and Reporting safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Requirements person shall be taken to a medical facility for further If the Shift Supervisor, in evaluation. consultation with medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Incarcerated Persons or Staff maximum time limits for placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements If the Shift Supervisor, in consultation with medical staff, determines that an incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours of the manufacturer “SureGuard Safety” recommended maximum time limit. The incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. (11) All events and information related to the KCSO J-3600 Body Worn Cameras placement in restraints shall be documented and B. Detentions Bureau Personnel shall be video recorded unless exigent 1. h. Placing inmates into special circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The housing locations and/or the restraint ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for chair (i.e., Sobering, safety, suicide placement; person authorizing placement; names of watch). staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Directive #1 or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. Handcuffs will not be ☒ ☐ ☐ applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. • Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Directive #2 wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for Staff will not restrain pregnant the safety and security of the incarcerated person, incarcerated people who are in the staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to ☒ ☐ ☐ collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Sample Collection an objective, trained and competent correctional Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Sample Collection secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA authorization of the facility watch commander or Sample Collection designee on duty. The authorization shall include Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Sample Collection audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Procedure C The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Plan Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program established. Modified academic or vocational Plan opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING DB E-100 Visiting – Peace Officers DB E-200 Visiting – Clergy The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB E-400 Visiting – Special written policies and procedures, which include the DB E-500 Visiting – Hospitalized, following requirements: Incarcerated Person (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: DB E-600 Visiting – General (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility DB E-700 Visiting – Monitoring/Recording schedules, space, and number of personnel will Visits ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. DB E-600 Visiting – General Incarcerated people will be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting The visiting schedule is posted in the lobbies hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made of the individual facilities and on their website available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ kernsheriff.org/Public_Visiting 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV DB E-600 Visiting – General facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Incarcerated people will be allowed no visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated fewer than two visits totaling at least one person each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DB E-600 Visiting – General operational or safety and security concern exists. All Directive #1 – Visiting Rules cancelled visits must be documented. The facility To ensure the safety and security of manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled all visitors and incarcerated people, visits and document such review. general public visitors and incarcerated people must comply ☒ ☐ ☐ with all facility visiting rules. Visits may be terminated if the visiting rules are not followed. Facility visiting rules will be posted on site and are viewable by the public on the Kern County Sheriff’s Office website www.kernsheriff.com. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this DB E-600 Visiting – General section shall include provision for visitation by minor Directive #2 children of the incarcerated person. Minors will only be allowed to visit ☒ ☐ ☐ when they are accompanied by a parent or court appointed legal guardian. Minors must be under direct adult supervision at all times. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: In-Person. Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-Person. Visitation hours; Tuesday – Sunday Morning appointments start 11:00 a.m. Last morning appointments start 2:00 p.m. Evening appointments start 5:30 p.m. Last evening appointments start 7:30 p.m. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Facility will be allowed one 60-minute visit (or) two 30-minute visit per week. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE DB F-100 Correspondence Directive #1 The facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmates may send or receive an and procedures for correspondence which provide that: unlimited amount of mail. The (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ volume of mail that an inmate has in incarcerated person may send or receive; their possession at any one time may be restricted by sectional policies based on safety or security concerns. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DB F-200 Receiving & Searching Inmate read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail and Packages manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DB F-100 Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Legal Mail: Any correspondence member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and between an inmate and one of the the State Board of State and Community Corrections; following: State and Federal Courts, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail members of the State Bar, the State only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of Corrections, holders of public ☒ ☐ ☐ orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; office, the designated Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditor, the facility administrator, or the facility manager. Legal mail shall be processed as described in Section F-300 of this manual. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DB F-100 Correspondence shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Directive #1 and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent inmates will be provided correspondence with family members and friends but with four postage-free envelopes without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ and eight sheets of paper per week envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to for general correspondence and an the courts. unlimited number of postage free envelopes and sheets of paper for legal mail correspondence. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES DB G-300 Legal Research Associates and Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies DB G-500 Library Services and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise The Detentions Bureau recognizes the (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall value of regular exercise in promoting develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of the overall health of incarcerated people 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of and reducing the stress of incarceration. seven days to include: For this reason, the Bureau maintains safe and secure exercise areas for use by incarcerated people. Incarcerated people will be allowed access to an exercise area for a minimum of three hours distributed over each seven-day period. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency has drastically reduced the number of incarcerated people who program alone. During this inspection period, the agency reduced the number from 300+ to below 10. For those who programmed alone, the agency provided exercise and recreation logs. BSCC found that those who program alone received a minimum of three hours of exercise and seven hours of out-of-cell time. BSCC staff found the agency 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. DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DB F-100 Correspondence WRITINGS Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any DB F-100 Correspondence legitimate penological interest; Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications The Sheriff’s Office reserve the right to reject incoming publications which ☒ ☐ ☐ are determined to be detrimental to the penological interests of security, order, and rehabilitation, or otherwise pose a threat to facility operations. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and DB F-100 Correspondence mail containing information concerning where, how, Directive C-1 or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any All incoming books and publications matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, will be reviewed by staff, and may be riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any withheld from the inmate or returned ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against to the publisher if incoming children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or publications are reasonably believed an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of to be obscene, disruptive to the weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other security of the jail, or otherwise unlawful activity; encourage criminal activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, DB F-100 Correspondence periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Personal mail may be subject to have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one limitation and regulation as detailed ☒ ☐ ☐ time. below for facility security, safety, order, discipline, and for any other legitimate governmental / penological interests. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail regulations, and, Incarcerated people have the right to ☒ ☐ ☐ send an unlimited amount of "Legal Mail", regardless of their ability to pay postage costs. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1069 ORIENTATION DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator BSCC staff reviewed the "Incarcerated shall develop written policies and procedures for the Person Orientation Booklet" and determined implementation of a program for people newly admitted that the booklet meets the requirements of ☒ ☐ ☐ to the facility designed to orient them at the time of this regulation. placement in a living area. Verbal orientation is provided while the newly housed person is at the Pre-Trial facility by a specifically assigned staff member. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation may be supplemented with video orientation. The Detentions Bureau provides orientation services via video on all Lerdo Facilities and CRF televisions daily. In addition, the orientation pamphlet is included in the new arrival kit. The Detentions Bureau Incarcerated Persons Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Booklet (DBPPM G-1300 Attachment -A) will be provided to an incarcerated person upon request. Directive B-2: A deputy provides each new booking a PREA/Orientation and the orientation is documented. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation information to each person, including those with Directive B-3 ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation be limited to, the following: In order to provide a better service to the (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage incarcerated people population and to rules; provide for better accountability for incarcerated people rules of behavior, each facility which receives new incarcerated people into the Detention Bureau will provide incarcerated persons orientation information available to each incarcerated person received for housing. The orientation will include information regarding: • Correspondence, visiting, and ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone usage rules. • Incarcerated people rules of behavior and disciplinary procedures. • Incarcerated people grievance procedures. • Programs and activities available and method of application. • Medical services. • Classification/housing assignments. • Where they will appear in court, if known. • Voting and registration. • Zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate The facility offers numerous programs, cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies including but not limited to BLUE ROOM, ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for Anger Management, Matrix, GED, SAPP, incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the and Child Support. services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Plan (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING DB G-400 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DB G-600 Religious Services The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Directive #1 (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Grieve-able conditions of Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall confinement may include, but are not develop written policies and procedures whereby all limited to: Medical and or mental incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to health care, classification actions, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions disciplinary actions, program of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; participation, telephone, mail, classification actions; disciplinary actions; program ☒ ☐ ☐ visiting, procedures, food, clothing participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and bedding and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: The facility provided a sampling of 30 grievances from 03-01-2024 through 02-01- 2025. BSCC staff reviewed the grievances and found that the facility provided a written response in a timely manner and that the facility was compliant with this regulation. (1) a grievance form; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance is not necessary. However, if the deputy cannot resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A However, if the deputy cannot ☒ ☐ ☐ resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (3) a process for submission and handling of DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances anonymous grievances; Procedure A: If a deputy receives an anonymous grievance or the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ wants to remain anonymous. The deputy will continue to accept and handle the grievance required of DIRECTIVE A-1 of this section. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appropriate staff level; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written grievance is not necessary. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) appeal to the next level of review; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Incarcerated Person Grievance Response Appeals (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each A written response is provided at each step ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; of the grievance process. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; Directive B-1 (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the Directive B-1 incarcerated person; and, • Take both the original and a copy of the response form to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; • Give the copy of the response form to the incarcerated person and have them sign the original; (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and Directive B-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. The Shift Supervisor will: Review the response; (b) Grievance System Abuse: DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure D: Incarcerates Person ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the Grievance System grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules posted and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy will impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to complete a Loss of Privileges form television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less ☒ ☐ ☐ (Attachment B) and obtain the Shift than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Supervisor’s approval for the loss of and supervisory approval. privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 30 discipline hearing reports from 03-01-2024 through 02-01-2025. Upon reviewing the reports, BSCC found that the reports met the requirements of this regulation, and the facility was compliant. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice deputy will complete a JMS incident of the violation(s), shall be provided to the report indicating the violation(s) the incarcerated person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • o Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony issues are complex. of witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline medical staff determine that an individual has serious Directive C-1: mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall Note: The disciplinary process shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately consider whether an incarcerated upon this determination. ☒ ☐ ☐ person’s mental disabilities or mental illness contributed to the incarcerated person’s behavior when determining what type of discipline, if any, should be imposed. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group incarcerated person or group of ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ of the implements necessary to regulations. maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manger. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DB D-600 Infested/Contaminated Clothing & DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Bedding DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL DB H-800 Incarcerated People Sick Call The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING DB N-300 Food Service In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Mealtimes: those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall • Breakfast: 0400 be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one • Lunch: 0930 of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dinner: 1530 must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • PM Snack: 1830 hours pass between evening and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the DB N-300 Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on Procedure C: Serving Meals ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who DB N-300 Food Service may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Directive #2 be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but • Two pairs of pants; Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities • Two shirts; shall include, but not be limited to: • One thermal shirt; (a) Clean socks and footwear; • Two pairs of underwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ • For female incarcerated people, one bra; • Two pairs of socks; • One pair of shower shoes; BSCC staff found the clothing in good condition and clean. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Prior to housing incarcerated people, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. staff responsible for the dress-out ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more process will issue each incarcerated compatible with their gender identity and gender person standardized incarcerated person expression. clothing and linens, which will be clean and free of holes and tears. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL DB D-200 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Procedure A: Dispensing Menstruating maximum allowance. Hygiene Items Menstruating incarcerated people shall be given access to their choice ☒ ☐ ☐ of sanitary napkins, tampons, or panty liners. Personal care items are issued to incarcerated people when they are housed. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Personal hygiene items will be made supply themself with the following personal care items, available to all incarcerated people. All because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, incarcerated people, who are indigent shall be issued: and unable to purchase personal care (a) Toothbrush, items through commissary, will be issued the following items as needed: • Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Toothpaste; • Soap; • Disposable Razor; • Comb. These items are issued to the incarcerated person for their personal use and are not to be shared. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 DB R-500 Incarcerated Dress Out ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Directive 2 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other These types of razors are not shared among shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when incarcerated persons. shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☐ ☐ ☒ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING DB D-500 Incarcerated People Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed All incarcerated people are able to shower by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. during their dayroom periods. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES DB N-400 Hair / Nail Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Hair care is available during assigned dayroom periods. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, one requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; sheet, and a towel. BSCC found the bedding to be issued to incarcerated people clean and free of rips, tears, and stains. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility was clean and in good working The facility administrator shall develop written policies order. Maintenance items are acted upon as and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable they submitted. ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐ however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The Facility does not allow minors in the subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. facility. DB C-2200 Suspected Juveniles in Custody 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 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: 3/25/2025 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 SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI LASE 25-26 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 SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 2 of 2 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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: 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: 03/25/2025 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 were evaluated as A temporary staging cell or room shall: temporary 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. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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. 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, 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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. 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; 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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. 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.. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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. 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1010 Kern SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 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 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 SHRF Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (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 TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Hodges, Sgt. Montgomery FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as DB J-200 Inservice Training described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and Evaluation date of assignment. Program (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL The facility did not house incarcerated people during this inspection cycle. A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The facility did not house incarcerated personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator people this inspection cycle. shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units will conduct direct visual being of individuals and shall be conducted at least safety checks of incarcerated people hourly through direct visual observation of all people held housed and housed in the facility. The facility did not house incarcerated people this inspection cycle. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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-450 Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Direct visual safety checks of outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, of these regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on Notes: The policies and procedures required in 04/02/2025 and meets the requirements of subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate this regulation. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6) Security and control including physical counts DB C-575 Housing Searches Integrity and and searches of the facility and incarcerated Welfare Checks persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff ☒ ☐ ☐ annually. BSCC staff determined the agency compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections and BSCC staff determined 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). The current fire inspection was completed on 02/27/2025 by the Kern County Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DB A-800 Population Accounting Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DB A-800 Population Accounting applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility did not house incarcerated and procedures for the maintenance of written records people this inspection cycle. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DB A-600 Media Access to Incarcerated People Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DB A-700 Public Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other The Public Information Plan is available on government agencies, and to the news media. The public their Sheriff website - and incarcerated persons shall have available for review https://www.kernsheriff.org/Policies the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DB A-700 Public Information Plan Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DB A-700 Public Information Plan people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review The Detentions Bureau Compliance report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Section Manager shall submit a copy section 832.10 of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish DB K-500 Classification Reviews and implement a classification system which will include Directive #1 the use of classification officers or a classification An incarcerated person who has committee in order to properly assign incarcerated been sentenced to more than 60 persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and days may request a review of their leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as classification no more often than 30 much information as is available about and from the days from their last review. An incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person who is un- appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility sentenced may request a review of administrator or designee. Each person may request a their classification no more often review of their classification plan no more often than 30 than 30 days from their last review. days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ not involve more deprivation of privileges protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect ☒ ☐ ☐ an incarcerated person’s health. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for DB K-400 Administrative Separation incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated persons shall be eligible for (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or administrative separation if they are promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in determined to be prone to: nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the • Promote activity or behavior that is safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and criminal in nature or disruptive to facility facility staff. operations; (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or incarcerated persons, including influence affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated to promote or direct action or behavior people, and facility staff. that is criminal in nature or disruptive to ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or the safety and security of other participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff, as incarcerated persons or facility staff. well as to the safe operation of the (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted facility; escape. • Escape; (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other • Assault, attempted assault, or incarcerated people. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff; • Or likely to need protection from other incarcerated persons. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Conduct a complete assessment of the administrative separation to obtain the objective of incarcerated person within 24 hours of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility placement to ensure administrative staff. separation is necessary and that the incarcerated person is housed in the least restrictive housing available; • Ensure that the incarcerated person does not exceed 30 consecutive days of administrative separation without ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation of the concern for the incarcerated person’s safety, including articulation of why no alternative means of separation from abusers can be arranged; • Conduct a review every 30 days or sooner to determine the need for continued separation from general population. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells The Detentions Bureau maintains safety The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section cells in order to provide a safe location to 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who temporarily hold incarcerated people display behavior which results in the destruction of who display behavior that could result in property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to ☒ ☐ ☐ the destruction of cell furnishings or self or others. reveal intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others. The safety cell was not used during this inspection period. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or Directive #4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Procedure A reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Deputies will obtain the approval ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Section Manager or the Shift Supervisor prior to placing an incarcerated person in a safety cell. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Directive #4 placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Procedure B medically cleared for continued retention, referral to Upon notification of an advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a incarcerated person being minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placed in the safety cell, facility ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff will conduct a medical assessment of the incarcerated person as soon as possible, but in no circumstance more than thirty (30) minutes from the time of the notification. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Directive #4 opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Procedure B placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Further medical and mental as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. health opinions on placement and retention shall be secured within twelve (12) hours of placement in the cell. A medical opinion on ☒ ☐ ☐ continued retention in the cell will be secured every twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. If the mental health staff is not available within the initial twelve (12) hour time frame, the incarcerated person shall be transported to Kern Medical for evaluation. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Directive #4 lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Procedure A documented. Conduct a direct visual observation of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person at random intervals, at least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Procedures shall be established to assure DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 Procedure C: Meals (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Directive #4 designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Procedure A privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide the incarcerated person safety or to the security of the facility are documented. with appropriate clothing as determined by the Shift Supervisor; 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell This will be a special purpose cell used The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section for holding incarcerated people who, due 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of to their state of intoxication, are a threat ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety to their safety or the safety of others. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. The sobering cell was not used during this inspection period. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DB C-1200 Sobering Cell as they are able to continue the admission process or are Incarcerated people will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the Sobering Cell when their state of intoxication diminishes to the point that they are no longer a threat to their ☒ ☐ ☐ safety or the safety of others. Medical Staff will conduct an assessment on any incarcerated person being removed from the Sobering Cell to ensure that the incarcerated person’s health is no longer at risk. 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 The Shift Supervisor will approve the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement of any incarcerated person medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these into a sobering cell. Additionally, the regulations. Shift Supervisor will review the need for the incarcerated person to remain in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell every four hours. The Shift Supervisor's approval and subsequent reviews will be documented on the Incarcerated Person Observation Log. The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DB C-1200 Sobering Cell sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Intermittent direct visual observations of hour. Such observation shall be documented. an incarcerated person confined in a ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least once every thirty (30) minutes. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated to cause physical harm to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this others. It is not intended to affect the use section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or of restraints for the routine movement of other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people, which is covered incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility under Section C-400 of this manual. manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. No restraint placements occurred during this inspection period. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of (1) acceptable restraint devices; Incarcerated Persons or Staff Acceptable restraint devices included: • Handcuffs • Black box (as used with handcuffs) ☒ ☐ ☐ • Waist chains • Leg irons • Single use nylon restraints (flex cuffs) • Restraint chair (SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair). (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Incarcerated people who are restrained will be separated from ☒ ☐ ☐ other Incarcerated people in an effort to prevent the restrained incarcerated person from being injured by another Incarcerated person. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of following requirements: Incarcerated Persons or Staff (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Directive #1 or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The use of restraints shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for behavioral health treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of incarcerated people who display behavior which Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 – Protection of restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Incarcerated Persons or Staff techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Restraint devices will be used only when ineffective. other, less restrictive, alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the inmate's disordered behavior and only after ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts have been made to de-escalate verbally. If restraints are needed, the level of restraints used shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the minimum level of restraints needed to control the disordered behavior will be used. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of restraints only with the approval of the facility Incarcerated Persons or Staff manager, the facility watch commander, or Procedure A: Notification and Reporting responsible health care staff; continued retention Requirements shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Deputies will obtain the approval of the Shift Supervisor prior to placing ☒ ☐ ☐ an Incarcerated person in restraints. If the exigency or dangerousness of the situation requires the immediate application of restraints, the approval of the Shift Supervisor will be obtained as soon as possible after placement. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Incarcerated Persons or Staff placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff will be notified ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of four hours of placement. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff must assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated Person as soon as possible, but in no event longer than four (4) hours from the time the incarcerated person was restrained. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Incarcerated Persons or Staff that the restraints are properly employed, and to Procedure B: Safety Checks and ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Supervision of Restrained Incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. People ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons Conduct direct visual observations of shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the restrained incarcerated person at which makes provisions to protect the person from random intervals at least twice every abuse. thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of consultation with responsible health care staff Incarcerated Persons or Staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Procedure A: Notification and Reporting safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Requirements person shall be taken to a medical facility for further If the Shift Supervisor, in evaluation. consultation with medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Directive #1 or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. Handcuffs will not be ☒ ☐ ☐ applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. • Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Directive #2 wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for Staff will not restrain pregnant the safety and security of the incarcerated person, incarcerated people who are in the staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to ☒ ☐ ☐ collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Sample Collection an objective, trained and competent correctional Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Sample Collection secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA authorization of the facility watch commander or Sample Collection designee on duty. The authorization shall include Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Sample Collection audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Procedure C The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Plan Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program established. Modified academic or vocational Plan opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING DB E-100 Visiting – Peace Officers DB E-200 Visiting – Clergy The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB E-400 Visiting – Special written policies and procedures, which include the DB E-500 Visiting – Hospitalized following requirements: Incarcerated Person (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: DB E-600 Visiting – General (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility DB E-700 Visiting – Monitoring/Recording schedules, space, and number of personnel will Visits ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. DB E-600 Visiting – General Incarcerated people will be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visiting schedule is posted in the lobbies of hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made the individual facilities and on their website available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ kernsheriff.org/Public_Visiting 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV DB E-600 Visiting – General facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Incarcerated people will be allowed no visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated fewer than two visits totaling at least one person each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DB E-600 Visiting – General operational or safety and security concern exists. All Directive #1 – Visiting Rules cancelled visits must be documented. The facility To ensure the safety and security of manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled all visitors and incarcerated people, visits and document such review. general public visitors and incarcerated people must comply ☒ ☐ ☐ with all facility visiting rules. Visits may be terminated if the visiting rules are not followed. Facility visiting rules will be posted on site and are viewable by the public on the Kern County Sheriff’s Office website www.kernsheriff.com. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this DB E-600 Visiting – General section shall include provision for visitation by minor Directive #2 children of the incarcerated person. Minors will only be allowed to visit ☒ ☐ ☐ when they are accompanied by a parent or court appointed legal guardian. Minors must be under direct adult supervision at all times. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for visiting at the Kern are onsite and participating in either in-person or video County Sheriff’s Office. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: No visiting occurs at the facility; there were no incarcerated people housed during this Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). inspection period. Mode of visitation; Visitation hours; Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Any restrictions on inmate visitation. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE DB F-100 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop written policies Directive #1 and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Inmates may send or receive an (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an unlimited amount of mail. The ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; volume of mail that an inmate has in their possession at any one time may be restricted by sectional policies based on safety or security concerns. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DB F-200 Receiving & Searching Inmate read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail and Packages manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DB F-100 Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Legal Mail: Any correspondence member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and between an inmate and one of the the State Board of State and Community Corrections; following: State and Federal Courts, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail members of the State Bar, the State only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of Corrections, holders of public ☒ ☐ ☐ orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; office, the designated Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditor, the facility administrator, or the facility manager. Legal mail shall be processed as described in Section F-300 of this manual. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DB F-100 Correspondence shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES DB G-300 Legal Research Associates and Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies DB G-500 Library Services and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall The Detentions Bureau recognizes the develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of value of regular exercise in promoting 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of the overall health of incarcerated people seven days to include: and reducing the stress of incarceration. For this reason, the Bureau maintains safe and secure exercise areas for use ☒ ☐ ☐ by incarcerated people. Incarcerated people will be allowed access to an exercise area for a minimum of three hours distributed over each seven-day period. No incarcerated people were housed at the facility during this inspection period. (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 DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DB F-100 Correspondence WRITINGS Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any DB F-100 Correspondence legitimate penological interest; Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications The Sheriff’s Office reserve the right to reject incoming publications which ☒ ☐ ☐ are determined to be detrimental to the penological interests of security, order, and rehabilitation, or otherwise pose a threat to facility operations. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and DB F-100 Correspondence mail containing information concerning where, how, Directive C-1 or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any All incoming books and publications matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, will be reviewed by staff, and may be riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any withheld from the inmate or returned ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against to the publisher if incoming children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or publications are reasonably believed an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of to be obscene, disruptive to the weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other security of the jail, or otherwise unlawful activity; encourage criminal activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, DB F-100 Correspondence periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Personal mail may be subject to have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one limitation and regulation as detailed ☒ ☐ ☐ time. below for facility security, safety, order, discipline, and for any other legitimate governmental / penological interests. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail regulations, and, Incarcerated people have the right to ☒ ☐ ☐ send an unlimited amount of "Legal Mail", regardless of their ability to pay postage costs. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1069 ORIENTATION DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation may be supplemented with video orientation. The Detentions Bureau provides orientation services via video on all Lerdo Facilities and CRF televisions daily. In addition, the orientation pamphlet is included in the new arrival ☒ ☐ ☐ kit. The Detentions Bureau Incarcerated Persons Orientation Booklet (DBPPM G- 1300 Attachment -A) will be provided to an incarcerated person upon request. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to each person, including those with ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation be limited to, the following: In order to provide a better service to the (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage incarcerated people population and to rules; provide for better accountability for incarcerated people rules of behavior, each facility which receives new incarcerated people into the Detention Bureau will provide incarcerated persons orientation information available to each incarcerated person received for housing. The orientation will include information regarding: • Correspondence, visiting, and ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone usage rules. • Incarcerated people rules of behavior and disciplinary procedures. • Incarcerated people grievance procedures. • Programs and activities available and method of application. • Medical services. • Classification/housing assignments. • Where they will appear in court, if known. • Voting and registration. • Zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Plan (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING DB G-400 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DB G-600 Religious Services The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Directive #1 (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Grieve-able conditions of Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall confinement may include, but are not develop written policies and procedures whereby all limited to: Medical and or mental incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to health care, classification actions, ☒ ☐ ☐ submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions disciplinary actions, program of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; participation, telephone, mail, classification actions; disciplinary actions; program visiting, procedures, food, clothing participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and bedding and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: (1) a grievance form; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance is not necessary. However, if the deputy cannot resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) instructions for registering and appealing a DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A However, if the deputy cannot ☒ ☐ ☐ resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appropriate staff level; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written grievance is not necessary. (5) appeal to the next level of review; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Incarcerated Person Grievance Response Appeals (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each A written response is provided at each step ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; of the grievance process. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the Directive B-1 incarcerated person; and, • Take both the original and a copy of the response form to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; • Give the copy of the response form to the incarcerated person and have them sign the original; (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and Directive B-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. The Shift Supervisor will: Review the response; (b) Grievance System Abuse: DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure D: Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the Grievance System grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules posted and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy will impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to complete a Loss of Privileges form television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less (Attachment B) and obtain the Shift than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Supervisor’s approval for the loss of and supervisory approval. privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice deputy will complete a JMS incident of the violation(s), shall be provided to the report indicating the violation(s) the incarcerated person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony issues are complex. of witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group incarcerated person or group of ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ of the implements necessary to regulations. maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DB D-600 Infested/Contaminated Clothing & DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Bedding DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL DB H-800 Incarcerated People Sick Call The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Mealtimes: those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall • Breakfast: 0400 be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one • Lunch: 0930 of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food • Dinner: 1530 ☒ ☐ ☐ must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • PM Snack: 1830 hours pass between evening and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal except for those on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to • Two pairs of pants; incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but • Two shirts; Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities • One thermal shirt; shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ • Two pairs of underwear; (a) Clean socks and footwear; • For female incarcerated people, one bra; • Two pairs of socks; • One pair of shower shoes; (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Prior to housing incarcerated people, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. staff responsible for the dress-out Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more ☒ ☐ ☐ process will issue each incarcerated compatible with their gender identity and gender person standardized incarcerated person expression. clothing and linens, which will be clean and free of holes and tears, consisting of: 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL DB D-200 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Procedure A: Dispensing Menstruating maximum allowance. Hygiene Items ☒ ☐ ☐ Menstruating incarcerated people shall be given access to their choice of sanitary napkins, tampons, or panty liners. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, Personal hygiene items will be made because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, available to all incarcerated people. All shall be issued: incarcerated people, who are indigent (a) Toothbrush, and unable to purchase personal care items through commissary, will be issued the following items as needed: • Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Toothpaste; • Soap; • Disposable Razor; • Comb. These items are issued to the incarcerated person for their personal use and are not to be shared. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other These types of razors are not shared among shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when incarcerated persons. shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☐ ☐ ☒ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING DB D-500 Incarcerated People Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, one requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; sheet, and a towel. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE Even though the facility has not housed The facility administrator shall develop written policies incarcerated people for several years, the and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable facility is well maintained and clean. ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The Facility does not allow minors in the subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. facility. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 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: 03/24/2025 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1020 FACILITY NAME: Lerdo Maximum/Medium FACILITY TYPE: II 5/88: 3/86: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ 2013: 2017: 1980: Pre- 1991: ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ 73 ☒ ☒ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 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 ☒ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section ☐ Maximum-Minimum Facility has been 1231.3.12. unoccupied. The BSCC will be notified before 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the inmate occupant, control of which is located outside ☒ ☐ ☐ of the cell; 6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire room; 7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and, 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. Single-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and seat. 1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 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); 1020 Kern SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no fewer than four inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐ in Section 1231.3; and 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐ occupant. 1231.2.9 Dayrooms. Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as described in this section may be a part of a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by the square footage required for the dayroom. 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 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 SHRF Lerdo Maximum/Medium II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 9 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1030 FACILITY NAME: Kern County Justice Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Madera, Sgt. Haislip FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as DB J-200 Inservice Training described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and Evaluation date of assignment. Program (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL • Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility Jail Staffing Plan 2024 A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Staffing Formula o each local detention facility to ensure the implementation Staffing Plan o and operation of the programs and activities required by The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA, these regulations. standard 115.13) requires each facility operated by this agency to develop, document, and provide a staffing plan for ☒ ☐ ☐ adequate levels of staffing and video monitoring, where applicable, to protect incarcerated persons against sexual assault and abuse. BSCC staff reviewed the facility's staffing roster/plan and determined that the facility was in compliance with this regulation. The facility had ample female personnel. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator the facility and determined that the facility shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the compliant with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- housing units will conduct direct visual being of individuals and shall be conducted at least safety checks of incarcerated people hourly through direct visual observation of all people held housed and housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and a final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found that supervisors and managers review the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility to be compliant with the requirements of this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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-450 Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Direct visual safety checks of outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, of these regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/28/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts DB C-575 Housing Searches Integrity and and searches of the facility and incarcerated Welfare Checks persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed PREA materials in the intake area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff observed PREA materials in the family, community members, and other interested lobby. In addition, PREA information is third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ available on the website - harassment. The method for reporting shall be https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea publicly posted at the facility. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program personnel. The agency provides Crisis Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ Training for all custody staff annually. BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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); 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning with two-year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined the facility to be 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). The fire inspection was completed on 12/23/2024 by the Kern County Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DB A-800 Population Accounting Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DB A-800 Population Accounting applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident reports and determined the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical compliant with the regulation. harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DB A-600 Media Access to Incarcerated People Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DB A-700 Public Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other The Public Information Plan is available on government agencies, and to the news media. The public their Sheriff website - and incarcerated persons shall have available for review https://www.kernsheriff.org/Policies the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DB A-700 Public Information Plan Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DB A-700 Public Information Plan people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review The Detentions Bureau Compliance report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Section Manager shall submit a copy section 832.10 of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Initial classification of new arrestees occurs classification plan designed to properly assign at the Justice Facility. Periodic reviews of incarcerated persons to housing units and activities classification may occur at the Pre-Trial according to the categories of gender identity, age, Facility. criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or classification reports and found the sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ classification review covers a range of topics, the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such including criminal history, prior stays in housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the custody, issues associated with housing, extent possible within the limits of the available number medical and mental health questions, and of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. items regarding PREA. BSCC staff determined the facility to be compliant with The written classification plan shall be based on objective this regulation. criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish DB K-500 Classification Reviews and implement a classification system which will include Directive #1 the use of classification officers or a classification An incarcerated person who has committee in order to properly assign incarcerated been sentenced to more than 60 persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and days may request a review of their leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as classification no more often than 30 much information as is available about and from the days from their last review. An incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person who is un- appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility sentenced may request a review of administrator or designee. Each person may request a their classification no more often review of their classification plan no more often than 30 than 30 days from their last review. days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The Justice Facility does not house people of ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the Administrative Separation status. Those administrative separation of incarcerated people. people are moved to the Pre-Trial Facility with their respective documentation. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ not involve more deprivation of privileges protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect ☒ ☐ ☐ an incarcerated person’s health. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for DB K-400 Administrative Separation incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated persons shall be eligible for (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or administrative separation if they are promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in determined to be prone to: nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the • Promote activity or behavior that is safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and criminal in nature or disruptive to facility facility staff. operations; (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or incarcerated persons, including influence affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated to promote or direct action or behavior people, and facility staff. that is criminal in nature or disruptive to ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or the safety and security of other participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff, as incarcerated persons or facility staff. well as to the safe operation of the (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted facility; escape. • Escape; (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other • Assault, attempted assault, or incarcerated people. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff; • Or likely to need protection from other incarcerated persons. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Conduct a complete assessment of the administrative separation to obtain the objective of incarcerated person within 24 hours of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility placement to ensure administrative staff. separation is necessary and that the incarcerated person is housed in the least restrictive housing available; • Ensure that the incarcerated person does not exceed 30 consecutive days of administrative separation without ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation of the concern for the incarcerated person’s safety, including articulation of why no alternative means of separation from abusers can be arranged; • Conduct a review every 30 days or sooner to determine the need for continued separation from general population. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells The Detentions Bureau maintains safety The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section cells in order to provide a safe location to 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who temporarily hold incarcerated people display behavior which results in the destruction of who display behavior that could result in property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to the destruction of cell furnishings or self or others. reveal intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others. The facility provided BSCC staff a random sample of 20 safety cell placement ☒ ☐ ☐ reports/logs from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 BSCC staff found the reports/logs complete and thorough and determined the facility to be compliant with this regulation. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or Directive #4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Procedure A reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Deputies will obtain the approval ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Section Manager or the Shift Supervisor prior to placing an incarcerated person in a safety cell. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Directive #4 placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Procedure B medically cleared for continued retention, referral to Upon notification of an advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a incarcerated person being minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placed in the safety cell, facility ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff will conduct a medical assessment of the incarcerated person as soon as possible, but in no circumstance more than thirty (30) minutes from the time of the notification. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Directive #4 opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Procedure B placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Further medical and mental as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. health opinions on placement and retention shall be secured within twelve (12) hours of placement in the cell. A medical ☒ ☐ ☐ opinion on continued retention in the cell will be secured every twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. If the mental health staff is not available within the initial twelve (12) hour time frame, the incarcerated person shall be transported to Kern Medical for evaluation. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Directive #4 lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Procedure A documented. Conduct a direct visual observation of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person at random intervals, at least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 Procedure C: Meals (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Directive #4 designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Procedure A privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide the incarcerated person safety or to the security of the facility are documented. with appropriate clothing as determined by the Shift Supervisor; 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell This will be a special purpose cell used The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section for holding incarcerated people who, due 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of to their state of intoxication, are a threat incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety to their safety or the safety of others. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. The facility provided BSCC staff with a random sample of 27 sobering cell placement reports/logs from the periods of: ☒ ☐ ☐ • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DB C-1200 Sobering Cell as they are able to continue the admission process or are Incarcerated people will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the Sobering Cell when their state of intoxication diminishes to the point that they are no longer a threat to their ☒ ☐ ☐ safety or the safety of others. Medical Staff will conduct an assessment on any incarcerated person being removed from the Sobering Cell to ensure that the incarcerated person’s health is no longer at risk. 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 The Shift Supervisor will approve the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement of any incarcerated person medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these into a sobering cell. Additionally, the regulations. Shift Supervisor will review the need for the incarcerated person to remain in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell every four hours. The Shift Supervisor's approval and subsequent reviews will be documented on the Incarcerated Person Observation Log. The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DB C-1200 Sobering Cell sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Intermittent direct visual observations of hour. Such observation shall be documented. an incarcerated person confined in a ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least once every thirty (30) minutes. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated to cause physical harm to themselves or person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this others. It is not intended to affect the use section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or of restraints for the routine movement of ☒ ☐ ☐ other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people, which is covered incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility under Section C-400 of this manual. manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility provided 8 restraint reports/logs that occurred during the time frame of March 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025. BSCC staff reviewed the restraint reports/logs and determined the facility compliant with this regulation. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of (1) acceptable restraint devices; Incarcerated Persons or Staff Acceptable restraint devices included: • Handcuffs • Black box (as used with handcuffs) ☒ ☐ ☐ • Waist chains • Leg irons • Single use nylon restraints (flex cuffs) • Restraint chair (SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair). (2) signs or symptoms which should result in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons or Staff of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Procedure B (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Incarcerated people who are restrained will be separated from ☒ ☐ ☐ other Incarcerated people in an effort to prevent the restrained incarcerated person from being injured by another Incarcerated person. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of following requirements: Incarcerated Persons or Staff (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Directive #1 or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The use of restraints shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for behavioral health treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of incarcerated people who display behavior which Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 – Protection of restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Incarcerated Persons or Staff techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Restraint devices will be used only when ineffective. other, less restrictive, alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the inmate's disordered behavior and only after ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts have been made to de-escalate verbally. If restraints are needed, the level of restraints used shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the minimum level of restraints needed to control the disordered behavior will be used. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of restraints only with the approval of the facility Incarcerated Persons or Staff manager, the facility watch commander, or Procedure A: Notification and Reporting responsible health care staff; continued retention Requirements shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Deputies will obtain the approval of the Shift Supervisor prior to placing ☒ ☐ ☐ an Incarcerated person in restraints. If the exigency or dangerousness of the situation requires the immediate application of restraints, the approval of the Shift Supervisor will be obtained as soon as possible after placement. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Medical staff will be notified immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A ☒ ☐ ☐ medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until medical opinion can be obtained. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Incarcerated Persons or Staff placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff will be notified ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of four hours of placement. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff must assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated Person as soon as possible, but in no event longer than four (4) hours from the time the incarcerated person was restrained. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Incarcerated Persons or Staff that the restraints are properly employed, and to Procedure B: Safety Checks and ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Supervision of Restrained Incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. People ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons Conduct direct visual observations of shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the restrained incarcerated person at which makes provisions to protect the person from random intervals at least twice every abuse. thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of consultation with responsible health care staff Incarcerated Persons or Staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Procedure A: Notification and Reporting safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Requirements person shall be taken to a medical facility for further If the Shift Supervisor, in evaluation. consultation with medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Incarcerated Persons or Staff maximum time limits for placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements If the Shift Supervisor, in consultation with medical staff, determines that an incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours of the manufacturer “SureGuard Safety” recommended maximum time limit. The incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the KCSO J-3600 Body Worn Cameras placement in restraints shall be documented and B. Detentions Bureau Personnel shall be video recorded unless exigent 1. h. Placing inmates into special circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The housing locations and/or the restraint ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for chair (i.e. Sobering, safety, suicide placement; person authorizing placement; names of watch). staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Directive #1 or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. Handcuffs will not be ☒ ☐ ☐ applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. • Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Directive #2 wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for Staff will not restrain pregnant the safety and security of the incarcerated person, incarcerated people who are in the staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to ☒ ☐ ☐ collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Sample Collection an objective, trained and competent correctional Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Sample Collection secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA authorization of the facility watch commander or Sample Collection designee on duty. The authorization shall include Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Sample Collection audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Procedure C The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Plan Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program established. Modified academic or vocational Plan opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1062 VISITING DB E-100 Visiting – Peace Officers DB E-200 Visiting – Clergy The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB E-400 Visiting – Special written policies and procedures, which include the DB E-500 Visiting – Hospitalized following requirements: Incarcerated Person (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: DB E-600 Visiting – General (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility DB E-700 Visiting – Monitoring/Recording schedules, space, and number of personnel will Visits ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. DB E-600 Visiting – General Incarcerated people will be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visiting schedule is posted in the lobbies of hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made the individual facilities and on their website available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ kernsheriff.org/Public_Visiting (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV DB E-600 Visiting – General facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Incarcerated people will be allowed no visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated fewer than two visits totaling at least one person each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DB E-600 Visiting – General operational or safety and security concern exists. All Directive #1 – Visiting Rules cancelled visits must be documented. The facility To ensure the safety and security of manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled all visitors and incarcerated people, visits and document such review. general public visitors and incarcerated people must comply ☒ ☐ ☐ with all facility visiting rules. Visits may be terminated if the visiting rules are not followed. Facility visiting rules will be posted on site and are viewable by the public on the Kern County Sheriff’s Office website www.kernsheriff.com. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this DB E-600 Visiting – General section shall include provision for visitation by minor Directive #2 children of the incarcerated person. Minors will only be allowed to visit ☒ ☐ ☐ when they are accompanied by a parent or court appointed legal guardian. Minors must be under direct adult supervision at all times. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: In-Person. Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-Person. Visitation hours; Visiting hours will be Tuesday – Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Inmates will be allowed one 60-minute visit (or) two 30-minute visit per week Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE DB F-100 Correspondence Directive #1 The facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmates may send or receive an and procedures for correspondence which provide that: unlimited amount of mail. The (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ volume of mail that an inmate has in incarcerated person may send or receive; their possession at any one time may be restricted by sectional policies based on safety or security concerns. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DB F-200 Receiving & Searching Inmate read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail and Packages manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DB F-100 Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Legal Mail: Any correspondence member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and between an inmate and one of the the State Board of State and Community Corrections; following: State and Federal Courts, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail members of the State Bar, the State only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of Corrections, holders of public ☒ ☐ ☐ orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; office, the designated Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditor, the facility administrator, or the facility manager. Legal mail shall be processed as described in Section F-300 of this manual. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DB F-100 Correspondence shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Directive #1 and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent inmates will be provided correspondence with family members and friends but with four postage-free envelopes without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ and eight sheets of paper per week envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to for general correspondence and an the courts. unlimited number of postage free envelopes and sheets of paper for legal mail correspondence. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES DB G-300 Legal Research Associates and Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies DB G-500 Library Services and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise The Detentions Bureau recognizes the (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall value of regular exercise in promoting develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of the overall health of incarcerated people 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of and reducing the stress of incarceration. seven days to include: For this reason, the Bureau maintains safe and secure exercise areas for use by incarcerated people. Incarcerated people will be allowed access to an exercise area for a minimum of three hours distributed over each seven-day period. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency has drastically reduced the number of incarcerated people who program alone. During this inspection period, the agency reduced the number from 300+ to below 10. For those who programmed alone, the agency provided exercise and recreation logs. BSCC found those who program alone received a minimum of three hours of exercise and seven hours of out-of-cell time. BSCC staff found the agency 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. DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DB F-100 Correspondence WRITINGS Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any DB F-100 Correspondence legitimate penological interest; Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications The Sheriff’s Office reserve the right to reject incoming publications which ☒ ☐ ☐ are determined to be detrimental to the penological interests of security, order, and rehabilitation, or otherwise pose a threat to facility operations. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and DB F-100 Correspondence mail containing information concerning where, how, Directive C-1 or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any All incoming books and publications matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, will be reviewed by staff, and may be riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any withheld from the inmate or returned ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against to the publisher if incoming children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or publications are reasonably believed an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of to be obscene, disruptive to the weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other security of the jail, or otherwise unlawful activity; encourage criminal activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, DB F-100 Correspondence periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Personal mail may be subject to have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one limitation and regulation as detailed ☒ ☐ ☐ time. below for facility security, safety, order, discipline, and for any other legitimate governmental / penological interests. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail regulations, and, Incarcerated people have the right to ☒ ☐ ☐ send an unlimited amount of "Legal Mail", regardless of their ability to pay postage costs. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1069 ORIENTATION DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator BSCC staff reviewed the "Incarcerated shall develop written policies and procedures for the Person Orientation Booklet" and determined implementation of a program for people newly admitted that the booklet meets the requirements of ☒ ☐ ☐ to the facility designed to orient them at the time of this regulation. placement in a living area. Verbal orientation is provided while the newly housed person is at the Pre-Trial facility by a specifically assigned staff member. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation may be supplemented with video orientation. The Detentions Bureau provides orientation services via video on all Lerdo Facilities and CRF televisions daily. In addition, the orientation pamphlet is included in the new arrival kit. The Detentions Bureau Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons Orientation Booklet (DBPPM G- 1300 Attachment -A) will be provided to an incarcerated person upon request. Directive B-2: A deputy provides each new booking with a PREA/Orientation and the orientation is documented. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation information to each person, including those with Directive B-3 ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation be limited to, the following: In order to provide a better service to the (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage incarcerated people population and to rules; provide for better accountability for incarcerated people rules of behavior, each facility which receives new incarcerated people into the Detention Bureau will provide incarcerated persons orientation information available to each incarcerated person received for housing. The orientation will include information regarding: • Correspondence, visiting, and ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone usage rules. • Incarcerated people rules of behavior and disciplinary procedures. • Incarcerated people grievance procedures. • Programs and activities available and method of application. • Medical services. • Classification/housing assignments. • Where they will appear in court, if known. • Voting and registration. • Zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate The facility offers numerous programs cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies including but not limited to BLUE ROOM, ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for Anger Management, Matrix, GED, SAPP, incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the and Child Support. services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Plan (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING DB G-400 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DB G-600 Religious Services The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Directive #1 (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Grieve-able conditions of Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall confinement may include, but are not develop written policies and procedures whereby all limited to: Medical and or mental incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to health care, classification actions, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions disciplinary actions, program of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; participation, telephone, mail, classification actions; disciplinary actions; program ☒ ☐ ☐ visiting, procedures, food, clothing participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and bedding and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: The facility provided a sampling of 30 grievances from 03-01-2024 through 02-01- 2025. BSCC staff reviewed the grievances and found the facility provided a written response in a timely manner and the facility was compliant with this regulation. (1) a grievance form; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance is not necessary. However, if the deputy cannot resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A However, if the deputy cannot ☒ ☐ ☐ resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (3) a process for submission and handling of DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances anonymous grievances; Procedure A: If a deputy receives an anonymous grievance or the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ wants to remain anonymous. The deputy will continue to accept and handle the grievance required of DIRECTIVE A-1 of this section. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appropriate staff level; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written grievance is not necessary. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5)appeal to the next level of review; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Incarcerated Person Grievance Response Appeals (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each A written response is provided at each step ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; of the grievance process. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; Directive B-1 (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the Directive B-1 incarcerated person; and, • Take both the original and a copy of the response form to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; • Give the copy of the response form to the incarcerated person and have them sign the original; (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and Directive B-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. The Shift Supervisor will: Review the response; (b)Grievance System Abuse: DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure D: Incarcerates Person ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the Grievance System grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules posted and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish. understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy will impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to complete a Loss of Privileges form television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less ☒ ☐ ☐ (Attachment B) and obtain the Shift than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Supervisor’s approval for the loss of and supervisory approval. privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 30 discipline hearing reports from 03-01-2024 through 02-01-2025. Upon reviewing the reports, BSCC found that the reports met the requirements of this regulation and the facility was compliant. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice deputy will complete a JMS incident of the violation(s), shall be provided to the report indicating the violation(s) the incarcerated person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony issues are complex. of witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline medical staff determine that an individual has serious Directive C-1: mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall Note: The disciplinary process shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately consider whether an incarcerated upon this determination. ☒ ☐ ☐ person’s mental disabilities or mental illness contributed to the incarcerated person’s behavior when determining what type of discipline, if any, should be imposed. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person or group of of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ of the implements necessary to regulations. maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manager. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DB D-600 Infested/Contaminated Clothing & DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Bedding DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL DB H-800 Incarcerated People Sick Call The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING DB N-300 Food Service In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Mealtimes: those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one • Breakfast: 0400 of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Lunch: 0930 must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • Dinner: 1530 hours pass between evening and morning meals. • PM Snack: 1830 Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the DB N-300 Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on Procedure C: Serving Meals ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who DB N-300 Food Service may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Directive #2 be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to • Two pairs of pants; incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but • Two shirts; Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities • One thermal shirt; shall include, but not be limited to: • Two pairs of underwear; (a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ • For female incarcerated people, one bra; • Two pairs of socks; • One pair of shower shoes; BSCC staff found the clothing in good condition and clean. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Prior to housing incarcerated people, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. staff responsible for the dress-out Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more ☒ ☐ ☐ process will issue each incarcerated compatible with their gender identity and gender person standardized incarcerated person expression. clothing and linens, which will be clean and free of holes and tears, consisting of: 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL DB D-200 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Procedure A: Dispensing Menstruating maximum allowance. Hygiene Items Menstruating incarcerated people shall be given access to their choice ☒ ☐ ☐ of sanitary napkins, tampons, or panty liners. Personal care items are issued to incarcerated people when they are housed. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Personal hygiene items will be made supply themself with the following personal care items, available to all incarcerated people. All because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, incarcerated people, who are indigent shall be issued: and unable to purchase personal care (a) Toothbrush, items through commissary, will be issued the following items as needed: • Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Toothpaste; • Soap; • Disposable Razor; • Comb. These items are issued to the incarcerated person for their personal use and are not to be shared. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 DB R-500 Incarcerated Dress Out ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Directive 2 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other These types of razors are not shared among shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when incarcerated persons. shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☐ ☐ ☒ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING DB D-500 Incarcerated People Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed All incarcerated people are able to shower by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. during their dayroom periods. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES DB N-400 Hair / Nail Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Hair care is available during assigned dayroom periods. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, one requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; sheet, and a towel. BSCC found the bedding to be issued to incarcerated people clean and free of rips, tares, and stains. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility was clean and in good working The facility administrator shall develop written policies order. Maintenance items are acted upon as and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable they submitted. ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐ however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The Facility does not allow minors in the subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. facility. DB C-2200 Suspected Juveniles in Custody 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 41 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 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: 03/24/2025 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 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 Note: No chase. Bench 7'6" and 18". Capacity limited by seating. *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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 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 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 *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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 2 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 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 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 *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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 3 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 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. 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 *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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 4 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 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 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 *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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 5 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 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 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. *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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 6 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 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. 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 *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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 7 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 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 M112 Single 2010 1 1 1 (1) 11'7" x 10'2" 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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 8 of 8 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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: 03/24/2025 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 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or 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. ☐ ☐ ☒ 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; 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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, 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. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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; 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. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.10 Exercise area. An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ number of square feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour exercise periods per day. The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ provided in Section 1231.3. There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall ☒ ☐ ☐ facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the level of custody. Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area ☒ ☐ ☐ or access to community recreation facilities. 1231.2.11 Correctional program/multipurpose space. An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ ☐ ☐ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 Medical examination room. There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which provides on-site health care. The examination room ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ ☐ ☐ for privacy of the inmates; 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 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. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 1231.2.18 Visiting space. •This AB 900 project was designed to provide Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV video visitation for inmates. facilities for visiting. •Each general population unit (Modules A, B, 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.. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 6 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.20 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 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 7 of 10 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. Suicide watch cells M101-M112 are non- 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☒ ☐ ☐ rated cells designed to allow for maximum occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. visibility 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. 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. 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 8 of 10 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1030 Kern SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 10 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) 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 SHRF Kern County Justice Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 0F BSCC Code: 1040 FACILITY NAME: Lerdo Minimum Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Hodges, Sgt. Montgomery FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) 2F division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as DB J-200 Inservice Training described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and Evaluation date of assignment. Program (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL The facility did not house incarcerated people this inspection cycle. A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The facility did not house incarcerated personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator people this inspection cycle. shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units will conduct direct visual being of individuals and shall be conducted at least safety checks of incarcerated people hourly through direct visual observation of all people held housed and housed in the facility. The facility did not house incarcerated people this inspection cycle. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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-450 Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Direct visual safety checks of outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, of these regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) 3F Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 04/02/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6) Security and control including physical counts DB C-575 Housing Searches Integrity and and searches of the facility and incarcerated Welfare Checks persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff ☒ ☐ ☐ annually. BSCC staff determined the agency compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections and BSCC staff determined 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). The fire inspection was completed on 02/27/2025 by the Kern County Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DB A-800 Population Accounting 0 B Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DB A-800 Population Accounting applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DB A-600 Media Access to Incarcerated People Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DB A-700 Public Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other The Public Information Plan is available on government agencies, and to the news media. The public their Sheriff website - and incarcerated persons shall have available for review https://www.kernsheriff.org/Policies the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DB A-700 Public Information Plan Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DB A-700 Public Information Plan people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐ forms, copies of all relevant reports, and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the cover letter to the Bureau of Criminal the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Information and Analysis within ten (10) within 10 days of an in-custody death. days of the reported incarcerated person death; 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review The Detentions Bureau Compliance report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Section Manager shall submit a copy section 832.10 of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish DB K-500 Classification Reviews and implement a classification system which will include Directive #1 the use of classification officers or a classification An incarcerated person who has committee in order to properly assign incarcerated been sentenced to more than 60 persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and days may request a review of their leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as classification no more often than 30 much information as is available about and from the days from their last review. An incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person who is un- appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility sentenced may request a review of administrator or designee. Each person may request a their classification no more often review of their classification plan no more often than 30 than 30 days from their last review. days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ not involve more deprivation of privileges protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect ☒ ☐ ☐ an incarcerated person’s health. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for DB K-400 Administrative Separation incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated persons shall be eligible for (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or administrative separation if they are promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in determined to be prone to: nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the • Promote activity or behavior that is safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and criminal in nature or disruptive to facility facility staff. operations; (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or incarcerated persons, including influence affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated to promote or direct action or behavior people, and facility staff. that is criminal in nature or disruptive to ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or the safety and security of other participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff, as incarcerated persons or facility staff. well as to the safe operation of the (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted facility; escape. • Escape; (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other • Assault, attempted assault, or incarcerated people. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff; • Or likely to need protection from other incarcerated persons. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Conduct a complete assessment of the administrative separation to obtain the objective of incarcerated person within 24 hours of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility placement to ensure administrative staff. separation is necessary and that the incarcerated person is housed in the least restrictive housing available; • Ensure that the incarcerated person does not exceed 30 consecutive days of administrative separation without ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation of the concern for the incarcerated person’s safety, including articulation of why no alternative means of separation from abusers can be arranged; • Conduct a review every 30 days or sooner to determine the need for continued separation from general population. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells The Detentions Bureau maintains safety The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section cells in order to provide a safe location to 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who temporarily hold incarcerated people display behavior which results in the destruction of who display behavior that could result in ☒ ☐ ☐ property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to the destruction of cell furnishings or self or others. reveal intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others. Facility does not have a safety cell. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or Directive #4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Procedure A reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Deputies will obtain the approval ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Section Manager or the Shift Supervisor prior to placing an incarcerated person in a safety cell. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Directive #4 placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Procedure B medically cleared for continued retention, referral to Upon notification of an advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a incarcerated person being minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placed in the safety cell, facility ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff will conduct a medical assessment of the incarcerated person as soon as possible, but in no circumstance more than thirty (30) minutes from the time of the notification. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Directive #4 opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Procedure B placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Further medical and mental as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. health opinions on placement and retention shall be secured within twelve (12) hours of placement in the cell. A medical opinion on ☒ ☐ ☐ continued retention in the cell will be secured every twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. If the mental health staff is not available within the initial twelve (12) hour time frame, the incarcerated person shall be transported to Kern Medical for evaluation. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Directive #4 lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Procedure A documented. Conduct a direct visual observation of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person at random intervals, at least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 Procedure C: Meals 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Directive #4 designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Procedure A privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide the incarcerated person safety or to the security of the facility are documented. with appropriate clothing as determined by the Shift Supervisor; 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell This will be a special purpose cell used The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section for holding incarcerated people who, due 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ to their state of intoxication, are a threat incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety to their safety or the safety of others. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. Facility does not have a sobering cell. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DB C-1200 Sobering Cell as they are able to continue the admission process or are Incarcerated people will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the Sobering Cell when their state of intoxication diminishes to the point that they are no longer a threat to their ☒ ☐ ☐ safety or the safety of others. Medical Staff will conduct an assessment on any incarcerated person being removed from the Sobering Cell to ensure that the incarcerated person’s health is no longer at risk. 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 The Shift Supervisor will approve the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement of any incarcerated person medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these into a sobering cell. Additionally, the regulations. Shift Supervisor will review the need for the incarcerated person to remain in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell every four hours. The Shift Supervisor's approval and subsequent reviews will be documented on the Incarcerated Person Observation Log. The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DB C-1200 Sobering Cell sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Intermittent direct visual observations of hour. Such observation shall be documented. an incarcerated person confined in a ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least once every thirty (30) minutes. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ to cause physical harm to themselves or person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this others. It is not intended to affect the use section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or of restraints for the routine movement of other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people, which is covered incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility under Section C-400 of this manual. 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 – Protection of (1) acceptable restraint devices; Incarcerated Persons or Staff Acceptable restraint devices included: Handcuffs o Black box (as used with handcuffs) ☒ ☐ ☐ o Waist chains o Leg irons o Single use nylon restraints (flex cuffs) o Restraint chair (SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair). (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff Directive #1 Incarcerated people who are restrained will be separated from ☒ ☐ ☐ other Incarcerated people in an effort to prevent the restrained incarcerated person from being injured by another Incarcerated person. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions (5) exercising of extremities. DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Hydration, Sanitation, and Exercise Sessions 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of following requirements: Incarcerated Persons or Staff (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Directive #1 or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ The use of restraints shall not be used as punishment or as a substitute for behavioral health treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of incarcerated people who display behavior which Incarcerated Persons or Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 – Protection of restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Incarcerated Persons or Staff techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Restraint devices will be used only when ineffective. other, less restrictive, alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the inmate's disordered behavior and only after ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts have been made to de-escalate verbally. If restraints are needed, the level of restraints used shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the minimum level of restraints needed to control the disordered behavior will be used. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of restraints only with the approval of the facility Incarcerated Persons or Staff manager, the facility watch commander, or Procedure A: Notification and Reporting responsible health care staff; continued retention Requirements shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Deputies will obtain the approval of the Shift Supervisor prior to placing ☒ ☐ ☐ an Incarcerated person in restraints. If the exigency or dangerousness of the situation requires the immediate application of restraints, the approval of the Shift Supervisor will be obtained as soon as possible after placement. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Incarcerated Persons or Staff placement. Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff will be notified ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately upon an Incarcerated Person being placed in restraints. A medical opinion on the placement and retention of restraints shall be obtained within one (1) hour from the time of placement. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of four hours of placement. Incarcerated Persons or Staff Procedure A: Notification and Reporting Requirements Medical staff must assess the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated Person as soon as possible, but in no event longer than four (4) hours from the time the incarcerated person was restrained. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Incarcerated Persons or Staff that the restraints are properly employed, and to Procedure B: Safety Checks and ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Supervision of Restrained Incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. People While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Conduct direct visual observations of shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the restrained incarcerated person at which makes provisions to protect the person from random intervals at least twice every abuse. thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of consultation with responsible health care staff Incarcerated Persons or Staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Procedure A: Notification and Reporting safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Requirements person shall be taken to a medical facility for further If the Shift Supervisor, in evaluation. consultation with medical staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight (8) hours, the incarcerated person shall be taken to Kern Medical for evaluation and treatment. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Directive #1 or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. Handcuffs will not be ☒ ☐ ☐ applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. • Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Directive #2 wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for Staff will not restrain pregnant the safety and security of the incarcerated person, incarcerated people who are in the staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to ☒ ☐ ☐ collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Sample Collection an objective, trained and competent correctional Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Sample Collection secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA authorization of the facility watch commander or Sample Collection designee on duty. The authorization shall include Procedure C ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Sample Collection audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Procedure C The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Plan Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program established. Modified academic or vocational Plan opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING DB E-100 Visiting – Peace Officers DB E-200 Visiting – Clergy The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB E-400 Visiting – Special written policies and procedures, which include the DB E-500 Visiting – Hospitalized following requirements: Incarcerated Person (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: DB E-600 Visiting – General (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility DB E-700 Visiting – Monitoring/Recording schedules, space, and number of personnel will Visits ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. DB E-600 Visiting – General Incarcerated people will be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visiting schedule is posted in the lobbies of hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made the individual facilities and on their website available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ kernsheriff.org/Public_Visiting 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV DB E-600 Visiting – General facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Incarcerated people will be allowed no visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated fewer than two visits totaling at least one person each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DB E-600 Visiting – General operational or safety and security concern exists. All Directive #1 – Visiting Rules cancelled visits must be documented. The facility To ensure the safety and security of manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled all visitors and incarcerated people, visits and document such review. general public visitors and incarcerated people must comply ☒ ☐ ☐ with all facility visiting rules. Visits may be terminated if the visiting rules are not followed. Facility visiting rules will be posted on site and are viewable by the public on the Kern County Sheriff’s Office website www.kernsheriff.com. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this DB E-600 Visiting – General section shall include provision for visitation by minor Directive #2 children of the incarcerated person. Minors will only be allowed to visit ☒ ☐ ☐ when they are accompanied by a parent or court appointed legal guardian. Minors must be under direct adult supervision at all times. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☐ ☐ ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for visiting at the Kern are onsite and participating in either in-person or video County Sheriff’s Office visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: The facility did not house incarcerated people during this inspection period. Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; Visitation hours; Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Any restrictions on inmate visitation. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE DB F-100 Correspondence Directive #1 The facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmates may send or receive an and procedures for correspondence which provide that: unlimited amount of mail. The (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ volume of mail that an inmate has in incarcerated person may send or receive; their possession at any one time may be restricted by sectional policies based on safety or security concerns. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DB F-200 Receiving & Searching Inmate read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail and Packages manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DB F-100 Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Legal Mail: Any correspondence member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and between an inmate and one of the the State Board of State and Community Corrections; following: State and Federal Courts, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail members of the State Bar, the State only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of Corrections, holders of public ☒ ☐ ☐ orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; office, the designated Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditor, the facility administrator, or the facility manager. Legal mail shall be processed as described in Section F-300 of this manual. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DB F-100 Correspondence shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Directive #1 and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent inmates will be provided correspondence with family members and friends but with four postage-free envelopes without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ and eight sheets of paper per week envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to for general correspondence and an the courts. unlimited number of postage free envelopes and sheets of paper for legal mail correspondence. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES DB G-300 Legal Research Associates and Law Library The facility administrator shall develop written policies DB G-500 Library Services and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise The Detentions Bureau recognizes the (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall value of regular exercise in promoting develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of the overall health of incarcerated people 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of and reducing the stress of incarceration. seven days to include: For this reason, the Bureau maintains safe and secure exercise areas for use ☒ ☐ ☐ by incarcerated people. Incarcerated people will be allowed access to an exercise area for a minimum of three hours distributed over each seven-day period. The facility did not house incarcerated people during this inspection period. (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 DB G-1100 Incarcerated People Exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DB F-100 Correspondence WRITINGS Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any DB F-100 Correspondence legitimate penological interest; Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications The Sheriff’s Office reserve the right to reject incoming publications which ☒ ☐ ☐ are determined to be detrimental to the penological interests of security, order, and rehabilitation, or otherwise pose a threat to facility operations. (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and DB F-100 Correspondence mail containing information concerning where, how, Directive C-1 or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any All incoming books and publications matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, will be reviewed by staff, and may be riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any withheld from the inmate or returned ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against to the publisher if incoming children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or publications are reasonably believed an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of to be obscene, disruptive to the weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other security of the jail, or otherwise unlawful activity; encourage criminal activity. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, DB F-100 Correspondence periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Personal mail may be subject to have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one limitation and regulation as detailed ☒ ☐ ☐ time. below for facility security, safety, order, discipline, and for any other legitimate governmental / penological interests. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail regulations, and, Incarcerated people have the right to ☒ ☐ ☐ send an unlimited amount of "Legal Mail", regardless of their ability to pay postage costs. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1069 ORIENTATION DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation may be supplemented with video orientation. The Detentions Bureau provides orientation services via video on all Lerdo Facilities and CRF televisions daily. In addition, the orientation pamphlet is included in the ☒ ☐ ☐ new arrival kit. The Detentions Bureau Incarcerated Persons Orientation Booklet (DBPPM G-1300 Attachment -A) will be provided to an incarcerated person upon request. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to each person, including those with ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation be limited to, the following: In order to provide a better service to the (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage incarcerated people population and to rules; provide for better accountability for incarcerated people rules of behavior, each facility which receives new incarcerated people into the Detention Bureau will provide incarcerated persons orientation information available to each incarcerated person received for housing. The orientation will include information regarding: • Correspondence, visiting, and ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone usage rules. • Incarcerated people rules of behavior and disciplinary procedures. • Incarcerated people grievance procedures. • Programs and activities available and method of application. • Medical services. • Classification/housing assignments. • Where they will appear in court, if known. • Voting and registration. • Zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program Plan The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the DB G-1500 Incarcerated People Program discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Plan (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING DB G-400 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DB G-600 Religious Services The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Directive #1 (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Grieve-able conditions of Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall confinement may include, but are not develop written policies and procedures whereby all limited to: Medical and or mental incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to health care, classification actions, ☒ ☐ ☐ submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions disciplinary actions, program of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; participation, telephone, mail, classification actions; disciplinary actions; program visiting, procedures, food, clothing participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and bedding and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: (1) a grievance form; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance is not necessary. However, if the deputy cannot resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) instructions for registering and appealing a DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A However, if the deputy cannot ☒ ☐ ☐ resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appropriate staff level; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written grievance is not necessary. (5) appeal to the next level of review; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Incarcerated Person Grievance Response Appeals (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each A written response is provided at each step ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; of the grievance process. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the Directive B-1 incarcerated person; and, • Take both the original and a copy of the response form to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; • Give the copy of the response form to the incarcerated person and have them sign the original; (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and Directive B-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. The Shift Supervisor will: Review the response; (b) Grievance System Abuse: DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure D: Incarcerates person abuse ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of of the grievance system grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules posted and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy will impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to complete a Loss of Privileges form television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less (Attachment B) and obtain the Shift than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Supervisor’s approval for the loss of and supervisory approval. privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice deputy will complete a JMS incident of the violation(s), shall be provided to the report indicating the violation(s) the incarcerated person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony of issues are complex. witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person or group of of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ of the implements necessary to regulations. maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DB D-600 Infested/Contaminated Clothing & DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Bedding DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL DB H-800 Incarcerated People Sick Call The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Mealtimes: In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall • Breakfast: 0400 be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one • Lunch: 0930 of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Dinner: 1530 must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • PM Snack: 1830 hours pass between evening and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal except for those on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but • Two pairs of pants; Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities • Two shirts; shall include, but not be limited to: • One thermal shirt; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Clean socks and footwear; • Two pairs of underwear; • For female incarcerated people, one bra; • Two pairs of socks; • One pair of shower shoes; (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Prior to housing incarcerated people, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. staff responsible for the dress-out Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more ☒ ☐ ☐ process will issue each incarcerated compatible with their gender identity and gender person standardized incarcerated person expression. clothing and linens, which will be clean and free of holes and tears, consisting of: 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL DB D-200 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Procedure A: Dispensing Menstruating maximum allowance. Hygiene Items ☒ ☐ ☐ Menstruating incarcerated people shall be given access to their choice of sanitary napkins, tampons, or panty liners. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, Personal hygiene items will be made because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, available to all incarcerated people. All shall be issued: incarcerated people, who are indigent (a) Toothbrush, and unable to purchase personal care items through commissary, will be issued the following items as needed: • Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Toothpaste; • Soap; • Disposable Razor; • Comb. These items are issued to the incarcerated person for their personal use and are not to be shared. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other These types of razors are not shared among shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when incarcerated persons. shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☐ ☐ ☒ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING DB D-500 Incarcerated People Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES DB N-400 Hair / Nail Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, one requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; sheet, and a towel. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility is being maintained. The “Mega The facility administrator shall develop written policies Barracks” are in good working order. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. ☐ ☒ ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The Facility does not allow minors in the subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. facility. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1 B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES 2 B Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3 B The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 4 B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5 B Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 39 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 01.01.25 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: 03/24/2025 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 Dormitor 1982 14 44 32 448 100.0 x 44.0 x 8.0 4 1 5 1 5 y 15 Dormitor 2008 1 60 60 60 75' x 57' 4 2 8 1 3 y Notes: Triple bunks. Tables and seating for 64. (During inspection 2016/2018 dorms 1-14 were closed for rehab.) 16 Dormitor 2008 1 60 60 60 75' x 57' 4 1 5 1 3 y Notes: Triple bunks. Tables and seating for 64. 19-22 Dormitor 1982 4 44 32 128 100.0 x 44.0 x 8.0 4 1 5 1 5 y 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 Dormitor 1982 3 32 32 96 60.0 x 36.0 x 8.0 4 4 2 4 y 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 SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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: 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: 03/24/2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. During this inspection cycle, the Lerdo Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have Minimum Facility has been unoccupied. The the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ ☒ BSCC will 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 ☐ ☐ ☒ 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or 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. 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; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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, 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 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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; 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. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.10 Exercise area. An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ number of square feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour exercise periods per day. The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ provided in Section 1231.3. There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall ☒ ☐ ☐ facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the level of custody. Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area ☒ ☐ ☐ or access to community recreation facilities. 1231.2.11 Correctional program/multipurpose space. An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ ☐ ☐ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 Medical examination room. There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ ☒ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☐ ☐ ☒ for privacy of the inmates; 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet ☐ ☐ ☒ (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☐ ☐ ☒ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5. Provide an examination table; ☐ ☐ ☒ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☐ ☐ ☒ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☐ ☐ ☒ running water 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. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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.. 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. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 6 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.21 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 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. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 7 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 1040 Kern SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 8 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 10 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 SHRF Lerdo Minimum Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 10 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE I FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 0F BSCC Code: 1071 FACILITY NAME: Mojave Jail FACILITY TYPE: I PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Parker FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) 2F division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall cycle. successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the DB J-200 Inservice Training date of assignment. DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and Evaluation (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the Program course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL DB C-450 Safety Checks A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Mojave Sub-Station Jail PREA Staffing Plan ☒ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☐ ☐ 2024 and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☐ ☐ accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of DB C-450 Safety Checks personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff determined the facility to be personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a compliant with this regulation. ☒ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☐ ☐ time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that safety checks from the time periods of: include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 through direct visual observation of all people held and • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 housed in the facility. • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 ☒ • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 ☐ ☐ • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks ☒ between safety checks. ☐ ☐ (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, To ensure all incarcerated people's well- and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in being and safety and preserve facility section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ security, Deputies assigned to facility ☐ ☐ regulations. housing units will conduct direct visual safety checks of incarcerated people housed 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ Safety checks shall occur at random or ☐ ☐ varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ Time of safety checks. The deputy ☐ ☐ check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ The logbooks are issued to the area ☐ ☐ number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ Time of safety checks. The deputy ☐ ☐ conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☐ ☐ training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) 3F Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☐ ☐ employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/27/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies ☐ ☐ (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ Incarcerated Persons of Staff ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ received persons for release. ☐ ☐ (6) Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ Call Outs ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events ☐ ☐ (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ Call Outs ☐ ☐ (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ and, ☐ ☐ (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☐ ☐ (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ and Sexual Harassment ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ from Custody 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of ☐ ☐ DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed PREA materials posted in the intake area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff observed PREA materials in the family, community members, and other interested lobby. In addition, PREA information is third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ available on the website - ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ intake and prior to housing assignment. ☐ ☐ Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☐ ☐ risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ Directive #4 ☐ ☐ environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ procedures. ☐ ☐ (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ attempts. ☐ ☐ (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ from court as determined by the mental health director. ☐ ☐ Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 with DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning two-year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ of their facilities to ensure no fire ☐ ☐ hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined the facility to be 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed on 03/27/2025 by the Kern County Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ people in the case of fire. ☐ ☐ 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DB A-800 Population Accounting Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☐ ☐ daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DB A-800 Population Accounting applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records (a)Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be limited to, intake ☒ ☐ ☐ information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DB A-1100 Incarcerated Person Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its ☒ incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents during this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DB A-600 Media Access to Incarcerated People Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DB A-700 Public Information Plan shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ dissemination of information to the public, to other ☐ ☐ The Public Information Plan is available on government agencies, and to the news media. The public their Sheriff website - and incarcerated persons shall have available for review https://www.kernsheriff.org/Policies the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DB A-700 Public Information Plan Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ Procedure C ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DB A-700 Public Information Plan people as specified in sections: ☒ Procedure C ☐ ☐ (1)1045, Public Information Plan 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ Writings ☐ ☐ (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ Persons ☐ ☐ (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ reporting requirements of Government Code section ☐ ☐ reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy Penal Code. ☒ of the Initial Death Review Report to ☐ ☐ the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ (2) Facility Information ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written New bookings at the Mojave station are classification plan designed to properly assign transferred within 48 hours to the Justice incarcerated persons to housing units and activities Facility, where classification, medical according to the categories of gender identity, age, screening, orientation, and housing occurs. criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such ☒ housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☐ ☐ extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ Incarcerated Person Advisement ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ safety of the person in crisis or others. ☐ ☐ 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ not involve more deprivation of privileges ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect ☒ an incarcerated person’s health. ☐ ☐ (c) Administrative separation may be used for DB K-400 Administrative Separation incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated persons shall be eligible for (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or administrative separation if they are promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in determined to be prone to: nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the • Promote activity or behavior that is safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and criminal in nature or disruptive to facility facility staff. operations; (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or incarcerated persons, including influence affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated to promote or direct action or behavior people, and facility staff. that is criminal in nature or disruptive to ☒ (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or ☐ ☐ the safety and security of other participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff, as incarcerated persons or facility staff. well as to the safe operation of the (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted facility; escape. • Escape; (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other • Assault, attempted assault, or incarcerated people. participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff; • Or likely to need protection from other incarcerated persons. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Conduct a complete assessment of the administrative separation to obtain the objective of incarcerated person within 24 hours of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility placement to ensure administrative staff. separation is necessary and that the incarcerated person is housed in the least restrictive housing available; • Ensure that the incarcerated person does not exceed 30 consecutive days of administrative separation without ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation of the concern for the incarcerated person’s safety, including articulation of why no alternative means of separation from abusers can be arranged; • Conduct a review every 30 days or sooner to determine the need for continued separation from general population. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells The Detentions Bureau maintains safety The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section cells in order to provide a safe location to 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who temporarily hold incarcerated people display behavior which results in the destruction of who display behavior that could result in property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to the destruction of cell furnishings or ☒ self or others. ☐ ☐ reveal intent to cause physical harm to themselves or others. The facility has a safety cell, but it is no longer in service and has been converted to a storage room. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ Directive #4 ☐ ☐ (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or Directive #4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Procedure A reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Deputies will obtain the approval ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Section Manager or the Shift Supervisor prior to placing an incarcerated person in a safety cell. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Directive #4 placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Procedure B medically cleared for continued retention, referral to Upon notification of an advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a incarcerated person being minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placed in the safety cell, facility ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff will conduct a medical assessment of the incarcerated person as soon as possible, but in no circumstance more than thirty (30) minutes from the time of the notification. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Directive #4 opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on Procedure B placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Further medical and mental as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. health opinions on placement and retention shall be secured within twelve (12) hours of placement in the cell. A medical opinion on ☒ ☐ ☐ continued retention in the cell will be secured every twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. If the mental health staff is not available within the initial twelve (12) hour time frame, the incarcerated person shall be transported to Kern Medical for evaluation. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Directive #4 lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Procedure A documented. Conduct a direct visual observation of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person at random intervals, at least twice every thirty (30) minutes, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes between checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ Directive #4 ☐ ☐ Procedure C: Meals (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DB C-100 Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Directive #4 designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Procedure A privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ Provide the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ safety or to the security of the facility are documented. with appropriate clothing as determined by the Shift Supervisor; 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DB C-1200 Sobering Cell This will be a special purpose cell used The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section for holding incarcerated people who, due 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of to their state of intoxication, are a threat ☒ incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety ☐ ☐ to their safety or the safety of others. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. The facility reported no use of the sobering cell. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DB C-1200 Sobering Cell as they are able to continue the admission process or are Incarcerated people will be removed no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the Sobering Cell when their state of intoxication diminishes to the point that they are no longer a threat to their ☒ safety or the safety of others. Medical ☐ ☐ Staff will conduct an assessment on any incarcerated person being removed from the Sobering Cell to ensure that the incarcerated person’s health is no longer at risk. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A 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 The Shift Supervisor will approve the staff to determine whether the person has an urgent placement of any incarcerated person medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these into a sobering cell. Additionally, the regulations. Shift Supervisor will review the need for the incarcerated person to remain in the ☒ Sobering Cell every four hours. The Shift ☐ ☐ Supervisor's approval and subsequent reviews will be documented on the Incarcerated Person Observation Log. The Medical Staff will conduct an assessment of the incarcerated person prior to placement in the Sobering Cell. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DB C-1200 Sobering Cell sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Intermittent direct visual observations of hour. Such observation shall be documented. an incarcerated person confined in a ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell shall be made at random intervals, at least once every thirty (30) minutes. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☐ ☐ DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person to cause physical harm to themselves or from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do ☒ others. It is not intended to affect the use ☐ ☐ not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other of restraints for the routine movement of restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated incarcerated people, which is covered people for security reasons. The facility manager may under Section C-400 of this manual. delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility does not have a restraint chair or WRAP device and does not deploy restraints per this regulation. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☒ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☒ ☐ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☒ ☐ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☒ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☒ ☐ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☒ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☒ ☐ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☒ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ Incarcerated People ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated ☒ person. Handcuffs will not be ☐ ☐ applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ delivery with any type of restraint ☐ ☐ (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ responsible for the medical care of a ☐ ☐ pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☐ pregnant people. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to ☒ collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☐ ☐ palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Sample Collection an objective, trained and competent correctional Procedure C ☒ employee, faced with similar facts and ☐ ☐ circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Sample Collection secure voluntary compliance shall be documented Procedure C ☒ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA authorization of the facility watch commander or Sample Collection designee on duty. The authorization shall include Procedure C ☒ information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☐ ☐ asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell DB A-1210 Offenders Subject to DNA extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Sample Collection audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Procedure C The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1062 VISITING DB E-100 Visiting – Peace Officers DB E-200 Visiting – Clergy The facility administrator shall develop and implement DB E-400 Visiting – Special written policies and procedures, which include the DB E-500 Visiting – Hospitalized, following requirements: Incarcerated Person (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: DB E-600 Visiting – General (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility DB E-700 Visiting – Monitoring/Recording schedules, space, and number of personnel will Visits ☒ allow. ☐ ☐ DB E-600 Visiting – General Incarcerated people will be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting The visiting schedule is posted in the lobbies hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made of the individual facilities and on their ☒ available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☐ ☐ website kernsheriff.org/Public_Visiting (3) For sentenced incarcerated persons in Type I DB E-600 Visiting – General facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Incarcerated people will be allowed no visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated fewer than two visits totaling at least one person each week. ☒ hour per incarcerated person each ☐ ☐ week. Each facility will establish and implement visiting schedules to provide for these visits. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to allow visiting for non-sentenced detainees. The policies and procedures will include a ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule to assure that non-sentenced detainees will be afforded a visit no later than the calendar day following arrest. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DB E-600 Visiting – General operational or safety and security concern exists. All Directive #1 – Visiting Rules cancelled visits must be documented. The facility To ensure the safety and security of manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled all visitors and incarcerated people, visits and document such review. general public visitors and incarcerated people must comply ☒ with all facility visiting rules. Visits ☐ ☐ may be terminated if the visiting rules are not followed. Facility visiting rules will be posted on site and are viewable by the public on the Kern County Sheriff’s Office website www.kernsheriff.com. (c)The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section DB E-600 Visiting – General shall include provision for visitation by minor children of Directive #2 the incarcerated person. Minors will only be allowed to visit ☒ when they are accompanied by a ☐ ☐ parent or court appointed legal guardian. Minors must be under direct adult supervision at all times. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☐ ☐ requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for visiting at the Kern are onsite and participating in either in-person or video County Sheriff’s Office. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒ ☐ ☐ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g)If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: The facility accommodates visits Friday through Sunday when a person is in custody. Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; Visitation hours; Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Any restrictions on inmate visitation. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE DB F-100 Correspondence Directive #1 The facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmates may send or receive an and procedures for correspondence which provide that: unlimited amount of mail. The (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ volume of mail that an inmate has in ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; their possession at any one time may be restricted by sectional policies based on safety or security concerns. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DB F-200 Receiving & Searching Inmate read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ Mail and Packages ☐ ☐ manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DB F-100 Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Legal Mail: Any correspondence member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and between an inmate and one of the the State Board of State and Community Corrections; following: State and Federal Courts, however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail members of the State Bar, the State only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of Corrections, holders of public ☒ orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; ☐ ☐ office, the designated Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) auditor, the facility administrator, or the facility manager. Legal mail shall be processed as described in Section F-300 of this manual. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☐ ☐ (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DB F-100 Correspondence shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME The facility makes available television and games. (b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall make ☒ ☐ ☐ table games, television, or both, available to incarcerated people. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DB F-100 Correspondence WRITINGS Procedure C: Processing Inappropriate Books and Publications (b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall ☒ develop and implement a written plan to make available ☐ ☐ a current newspaper or other like source, including a non- English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail regulations, and, Incarcerated people have the right to ☒ send an unlimited amount of "Legal ☐ ☐ Mail", regardless of their ability to pay postage costs. (b)confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1069 ORIENTATION DB G-1300 Incarcerated Person Orientation (b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall Orientation is completed upon transfer to the ☒ develop written policies and procedures for a program ☐ ☐ Justice Facility. reasonably understandable to non-sentenced detainees to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1)rules and disciplinary procedures; (2)visiting rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) availability of personal care items, opportunities ☒ for personal hygiene; ☐ ☐ (4) availability of reading and recreational materials; ☒ and, ☐ ☐ (5)medical/mental health procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1071 VOTING DB G-400 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DB G-600 Religious Services The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Directive #1 Note: Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced Grieve-able conditions of workers. confinement may include, but are not limited to: Medical and or mental (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and health care, classification actions, Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall disciplinary actions, program develop written policies and procedures whereby all ☒ participation, telephone, mail, ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to visiting, procedures, food, clothing submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions and bedding of confinement, included but not limited to: medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; program No grievance reported at the facility. participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: (1)a grievance form; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Deputies will make every reasonable effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance is not necessary. However, if the deputy cannot resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A However, if the deputy cannot ☒ ☐ ☐ resolve the grievance and the incarcerated person still requests a grievance form, the deputy will have the incarcerated person an incarcerated person grievance form. (3) a process for submission and handling of Not found. ☒ anonymous grievances; ☐ ☐ (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appropriate staff level; Procedure A: Accepting Incarcerated Person Grievances Procedure A ☒ Deputies will make every reasonable ☐ ☐ effort to resolve incarcerated person grievances informally so that a written grievance is not necessary. (5)appeal to the next level of review; DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances ☒ Procedure C: Incarcerated Person ☐ ☐ Grievance Response Appeals 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each A written response is provided at each step ☒ level of review which acts on the grievance; ☐ ☐ of the grievance process. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction ☒ within the facility; ☐ ☐ (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances appeal, response, and related documents to the Directive B-1 incarcerated person; and, • Take both the original and a copy of the response form to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; • Give the copy of the response form to the incarcerated person and have them sign the original; (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and Directive B-1 ☒ appeals. ☐ ☐ The Shift Supervisor will: Review the response; (b)Grievance System Abuse: DB I-0200 Incarcerated Person Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedure D: Incarcerates Person ☒ control the submission of an excessive number of ☐ ☐ Abuse of the Grievance System grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary ☒ actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing posted in the dayrooms. ☒ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐ booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss ☒ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- ☐ ☐ of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to will complete a Loss of Privileges television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less form (Attachment B) and obtain the than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Shift Supervisor’s approval for the and supervisory approval. loss of privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Attachment A ☒ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐ ☐ Serious Rule Category the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ Attachment A ☐ ☐ Serious Rule Category 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ Attachment A ☐ ☐ Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ Attachment A ☐ ☐ Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of deputy will complete a JMS incident the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated report indicating the violation(s) the person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary ☐ ☐ Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • Enter the notification information into JMS. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ the disciplinary action unless the ☐ ☐ be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐ • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony issues are complex. of witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated ☐ ☐ person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person ☐ ☐ Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐ continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ incarcerated person or group of of incarcerated people. ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ disciplinary purposes. ☐ ☐ restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived ☒ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ of the implements necessary to maintain regulations. acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ Food or water shall not be withheld as a ☐ ☐ disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the incarcerated person has DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline violated correspondence regulations, in which case Directive C-1 correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 Correspondence privileges shall not be hours, without the review and approval of the facility withheld except in cases where the manager. ☒ incarcerated person has violated rules in ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manger. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING DB D-600 Infested/Contaminated Clothing & Bedding (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ reports; ☐ ☐ (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ persons and custody staff. ☐ ☐ (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based up on behavior medical needs and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL DB H-800 Incarcerated People Sick Call The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, ☒ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☐ ☐ or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court • Two pairs of pants; Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall • Two shirts; include, but not be limited to: • One thermal shirt; (a) Clean socks and footwear; • Two pairs of underwear; • For female incarcerated people, one ☒ bra; ☐ ☐ • Two pairs of socks; • One pair of shower shoes; Persons held in the Mojave Jail remain in their personal clothing until transfer to the Justice Facility or unless the clothing is in disrepair or soiled. They are then provided appropriate attire for transfer. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Prior to housing incarcerated people, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. staff responsible for the dress-out Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more ☒ process will issue each incarcerated ☐ ☐ compatible with their gender identity and gender person standardized incarcerated person expression. clothing and linens, which will be clean and free of holes and tears, consisting of: 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL CLOTHING DB D-200 Vermin and Pest Control There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DB D-300 Issue of Personal Care Items napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Procedure A: Dispensing Menstruating maximum allowance. Hygiene Items ☒ ☐ ☐ Menstruating incarcerated people shall be given access to their choice of sanitary napkins, tampons, or panty liners. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Personal hygiene items will be made supply themself with the following personal care items, available to all incarcerated people. All because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, incarcerated people, who are indigent shall be issued: and unable to purchase personal care (a) Toothbrush, items through commissary, will be issued the following items as needed: • Toothbrush; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Toothpaste; • Soap; • Disposable Razor; • Comb. These items are issued to the incarcerated person for their personal use and are not to be shared. (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ hours of housing assignment. ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☐ ☐ Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other These types of razors are not shared among shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when incarcerated persons. shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING DB D-500 Incarcerated People Showers ☒ There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☐ ☐ designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; ☒ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐ • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; one sheet, and a towel. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ conditions. ☐ ☐ Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐ Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility was clean and in good working The facility administrator shall develop written policies order. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☐ ☐ facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold Minors are not held in cells in the facility. minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold ☒ ☐ minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☐ Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ temporary custody which shall address: (a)suicide risk and prevention; (b)use of restraints; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c)emergency medical assistance and services; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d)prohibiting use of discipline. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY ☒ (a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ ☐ held in temporary custody: (1)access to toilets and washing facilities; (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) ☒ hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ nourishment; (3)access to drinking water; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4)access to language services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5)access to disabilities services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as ☒ requested; ☐ ☐ (7)privacy during consultation with family, guardian, ☒ and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure ☒ the comfort of the minor; and, ☐ ☐ (9) personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☒ ☐ ☐ is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of what is available under this section, and it shall be ☒ posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ minors have access. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND INCARCERATED ADULTS ☒ The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a constant, side- by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace officer on the basis that they are is a person described by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief of the peace officer present a serious security risk of harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure custody set forth in these standards are met. Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or older. In making the determination whether the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ (a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor; (b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was ☒ taken into custody; ☐ ☐ (c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the ☒ minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ (d) the availability of staff to provide adequate ☒ supervision or protection of the minor; and, ☐ ☐ (e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who ☒ are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ ☐ ☐ or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and protect the minor and others from harm. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, includes: (1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and, (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. (b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒ ☐ ☐ observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE ☒ Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure is available. A staff person from the facility shall provide constant direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☒ ☐ ☐ while secured to a stationary object. Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ approved by a supervisor. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes ☒ thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ minor and shall be documented. 1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the criteria for secure custody as specified in Section 207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be ☒ held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ ☐ ☐ enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and made available for review. Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace constant direct visual observation. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Facility administrators shall develop policies and ☒ procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or ☒ ☐ ☐ release. These safety checks shall be documented, with actual time of occurrence recorded. Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1148. Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be ☒ supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐ 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 34 A352 Type I PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1071 FACILITY: Mojave Jail TYPE: I RC: 14 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S Intake Holding 1973 1 0 (4) (4) 5.9' x 7.4' x 10.0' Sally Port Note: Facilities adjacent. 1 Multiple 1973 1 4 (4) 4 14.7' x 13.9' x 1 1 1 1 10.0' Note: Table & seating. The shower is located between cells. 2 Multiple 1973 1 4 (4) 4 14.7' x 13.9' x 1 1 1 10.0' Note: Table & seating. 3 Holding 1973 1 0 (9) (9) 10.0' x 11.0' x 1 1 1 10.0' Note: Prior to the 2012/14 inspection, this cell was a sobering cell (padded floor; no benches for seating). Because the cell had not been used (by policy), it was converted to a holding cell (two benches were added). Bench seating is for nine inmates; capacity is limited by seating. Safety 1973 1 0 1 (1) 6.0 x 10.0' x 10.0' 1 Note: Safety cell used as storage and is no longer in service. 4 Single 1973 1 1 1 1 12.0' x 8.0' x 10.0' 1 1 1 5 Single 1973 1 1 1 1 12.0' x 8.0' x 10.0' 1 1 1 Note: Shower located between cells 5 & 6. 6 Multiple 1973 1 4 4 4 13.0' x 18.0' x 1 1 1 1 10.0' Note: Table & seating. Generally used for female holding. *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. 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult. dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1071 FACILITY NAME: Mojave Jail FACILITY TYPE: I APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: Post 4/73: X OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons X 4-73: Capacity limitation deleted Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity X Toilet accessible X Water fountain accessible X Wash basin accessible X 3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with X individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (2.4) Prior to the 2012-14 biennial inspection, this cell was converted to a holding cell. Two X benches were added. The remainder of this Limited to no more than 15 inmates regulation was removed. 4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available in booking/reception Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) Maximum capacity of one inmate. X 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of 8 feet X 4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height of 8 feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X 76" mattress X Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X A capacity of more than 2 persons 4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate 4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per X inmate Toilet and washbasin X 4-73: 1:8 ratio Drinking fountain X Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X 76" mattress X Safety Cells (2.5) Used for storage and is not in service. X Designed to house one person Dormitory (2.8) There are no dormitories at this facility. X Capacity of 4-50 inmates 4-73: Capacity limitation deleted Showers (3.4) X 4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio Lighting (3.6) X 4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading 4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision X Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6 4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained X through an adequate heating and cooling system 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dayrooms (2.9) Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and dormitories X 4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I Exercise Area (2.10) Available in Type II and III facilities X 4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) Available in Type II and III facilities X 4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs Dining Facilities (2.17) 15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100 persons or more) X 4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmates dining Visiting (2.18) X Visiting area 4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security X facilities Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop X sink Storage Space (2.21) X Adequate space available Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) Video system. Located in all inmate housing units and capable of X alerting staff in a central control 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] Recommended in Pre-73 facilities X 4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required Emergency Power (2.24) Recommended in Pre-73 facilities X 4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting, communication s and alarm systems 1071 Kern SHRF Mojave Jail I CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (9/98) TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 0F BSCC Code: 1105 FACILITY NAME: Ridgecrest Substation FACILITY TYPE: TH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Parker FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall DB J-200 Inservice Training include, but not be limited to: DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Evaluation Program (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; The agency provided documentation (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ showing the staff assigned to the facility safety; and; completed training meeting the requirements (e) suicide prevention; of §1024 – Court Holding and Temporary (f) de-escalation; Holding Training. The facility is compliant (g) juvenile procedures; with this regulation. (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL DB C-450 Safety Checks A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of DB C-450 Safety Checks personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff determined the facility to be personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a compliant with this regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being housing units will conduct direct visual of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety checks of incarcerated people through direct visual observation of all people held and housed housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and a final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found that supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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 cells, DB C-450 Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Direct visual safety checks of section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area being number; and, checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) 2F Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/27/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2)Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3)Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4)Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6)Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7)Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C)mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D)natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E)periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed the PREA posting in the intake and housing area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff observed PREA materials in the family, community members, and other interested lobby. In addition, PREA information is third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ available on the website - harassment. The method for reporting shall be https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been deleted. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 with DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning two-year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections and BSCC staff determined 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 by the Kern County Fire Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents during this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Arrestees are transferred to the Justice classification plan designed to properly assign Facility where classification, medical incarcerated persons to housing units and activities screening, orientation, and housing occurs. according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 0 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of not involve more deprivation of privileges ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL The facility does not have a safety cell. The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☐ ☐ ☒ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒ or as a substitute for treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute ☐ ☐ ☒ lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure ☐ ☐ ☒ administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL The facility does not have a sobering cell. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 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 six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☐ ☐ ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☐ ☐ ☒ hour. Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES The facility does not use either the WRAP or Restraint Chair. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Incarcerated Persons or Staff devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated 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: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handcuffs will not be applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. • Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal ☒ ☐ ☐ Legal visitors will be allowed confidential consultation with the incarcerated person. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing posted in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to will complete a Loss of Privileges television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less form (Attachment B) and obtain the than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Shift Supervisor’s approval for the and supervisory approval. loss of privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 5 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of deputy will complete a JMS incident the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated report indicating the violation(s) the person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony issues are complex. of witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 6 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 7 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. •The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; •Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ •In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; •No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; •Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; •Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; •In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. (1)If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2)The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 8 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person or group of of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these of the implements necessary to maintain regulations. acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; one sheet, and a towel. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 9 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) ☒ ☐ ☐ and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and every night thereafter. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility was in good working order. Cells The facility administrator shall develop written policies were clean and functional. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 0 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold SHF D-106 – Temporary Custody of Minors minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold Policy: minors in temporary custody in the jail. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not ☐ ☒ Substation Holding Facilities is an Adult ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; Detention Facility. Therefore, minors however, if minors are held in the building, they may be shall only be held in “Non-Secure subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Custody” while in the confines of the Code section 207.1. facility building. MINORS WILL NOT BE LOCKED IN ANY CELL OR ROOM WITHIN ANY SUBSTATION FACILITY. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ temporary custody which shall address: (a) suicide risk and prevention; (b) use of restraints; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) emergency medical assistance and services; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) prohibiting use of discipline. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in temporary custody: (1) access to toilets and washing facilities; (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) ☒ hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ nourishment; (3) access to drinking water; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) access to language services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) access to disabilities services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as ☒ requested; ☐ ☐ (7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, ☒ and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure ☒ the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐ (9) personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☒ ☐ ☐ is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. (b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of what is available under this section, and it shall be ☒ posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ minors have access. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND INCARCERATED ADULTS ☒ The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace officer on the basis that they are a person described by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief of the peace officer present a serious security risk of harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure custody set forth in these standards are met. Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or older. In making the determination whether the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ (a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor; (b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was ☒ taken into custody; ☐ ☐ (c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the ☒ minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ (d) the availability of staff to provide adequate ☒ supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐ (e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who ☒ are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ ☐ ☐ or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and protect the minor and others from harm. 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, includes: (1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. (b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☐ ☒ ☐ observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE ☒ Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure is available. A staff person from the facility shall provide constant direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☒ ☐ ☐ while secured to a stationary object. Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ approved by a supervisor. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes ☒ thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ minor and shall be documented. 1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the criteria for secure custody as specified in Section 207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be ☒ held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ ☐ ☐ enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and made available for review. Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace constant direct visual observation. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Facility administrators shall develop policies and ☒ procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or ☐ ☐ ☒ release. These safety checks shall be documented, with actual time of occurrence recorded. Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 1148. Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ supervised in accordance with Section 1150. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1105 FACILITY: Ridgecrest Substation TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S Intake Holding 1973 1 0 4 (4) 5.9' x 7.4' x 10.0' Sally Port Note: Facilities adjacent. 2 Sobering 1973 1 6 (6) 8.5' x 12.0' x 9.7' 1 1 1 Note: 102 square feet. 2014/16 inspection – not used as sobering cell. May be used as holding if seating is provided. JP/5-18-23; Facility was advised they may use the cell as a holding if they provide seating as with the 2014/2016 inspection. Safety 1973 1 1 (1) 5.8' x 11.0' x 9.7' 1 Note: Cell used as storage. 3 Single 1973 1 1 1 1 7.0' x 12.0' x 9.7' 1 1 1 4 Single 1973 1 1 1 1 7.0' x 12.0' x 9.7' 1 1 1 Note: Shower located between cells 4 & 5. 5 Multiple 1973 1 4 4 4 12.0' x 17.0' x 9.7' 1 1 1 6 Multiple 1973 1 4 4 4 12.0' x 17.0' x 9.7' 1 1 1 Note: Table with 4 seats. Shower between cells 6 & 7. 7 Multiple 1973 1 4 4 4 12.0' x 17.0' x 9.7' 1 1 1 Note: Three showers are available for all cells. *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. 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult. dot (9/98) ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94 BSCC Code:1105 FACILITY NAME: Ridgecrest Substation FACILITY TYPE: TH 6/94: X 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 2013: Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in During the 2021-2022 Inspection, the agency these regulations. X stated the facility is being used only for court holding. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending X booking Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) 01: Name changed to “sobering cell.” The floors and walls are padded. The 2014- 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male 2016 inspection report noted that it is no longer and female inmates are held. used as a sobering cell and is now used as a holding cell. X During the onsite inspection, staff informed us that the cell is used as an overflow holding only. There is a plastic chair in the cell. The cell is in direct view from the deputy station. Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) Used as a storage room. The cell is out of X service Shower room available The shower is in a secure holding cell next to 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X the deputy station and between cells. area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables Property bags are used and secured in the X office area. Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) A rolling phone is made available for inmates’ X use. 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running This is a court holding facility. Cold water is water X available in all holding cells. Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates X 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PHY 25-26 -1- A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more X Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all Each cell contains four seats and four lower inmates bunks that can be used for seating. X Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking fountain X Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or There are bunks located in some holding more cells. The facility is only used as a court holding only. X 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PHY 25-26 -2- A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 X Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) SCBAs are kept in the sally port for ease of Adequate space is provided to store equipment such access. An AED is kept in the deputy station X as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. and the hallway outside the secured court holding area. Janitors' Closet (2.20) Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space X 01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) 2021-22 inspection - A video monitoring There is an audio monitoring system capable of system has been installed, and deputies alerting staff in a central control. When visual conduct 30-minute safety checks. electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. X 2-99: Video monitoring option deleted. 10: Deleted language referring to central control point. 10: Terminate at a location where staff can respond immediately. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and X maintaining fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Available and provides for confidentiality X Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in X holding and staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Washbasins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See X regulation for calculations of washbasin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) 2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X sobering cell. Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the X water outlet (bubbler). 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PHY 25-26 -3- A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting (3.6) Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes of supervision. X Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design. Windows (3.7) There are no windows to the exterior from the Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater holding cells. X than 5 inches in on dimension. Seating (3.10) Lower bunks can be used for seating in Seating is designed to the level of security. When addition to the seating provided for court bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are holding. provided per inmate. X 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Weapons Locker (3.12) A secure weapons locker is located outside the security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are X brought into the security area. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. 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 X applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 1105 Kern SHRF Ridgecrest Substation TH CI PHY 25-26 -4- A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 0F BSCC Code: 1107 FACILITY NAME: Lamont Substation FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Sorrow FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall DB J-200 Inservice Training include, but not be limited to: DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and (a)applicable minimum jail standards; Evaluation Program (b)jail operations liability; (c)separation of incarcerated persons; The agency provided documentation showing (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ the staff assigned to the facility completed safety; and, training meeting the requirements of §1024 – (e)suicide prevention; Court Holding and Temporary Holding (f) de-escalation; Training. The facility is compliant with this (g) juvenile procedures; regulation. (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for the personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator facility and determined that the facility was shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the compliant with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a)Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being housing units will conduct direct visual of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety checks of incarcerated people through direct visual observation of all people held and housed housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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 cells, DB C-450 Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Direct visual safety checks of section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area being number; and, checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in fire Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) 2F Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/28/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. (a)The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration following: DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2)Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3)Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4)Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (6)Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches, Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7)Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C)mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D)natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (8)Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9)Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10)Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (c)The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5)(which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed the PREA posting in the holding area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PREA postings were in the lobby area and family, community members, and other interested available on the website - third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency is compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #1 medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (e)Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 environment should be considered. (f)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j)Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 basis with two year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshall in accordance with California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed by the Kern County Fire Department on 12/16/2024. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (d)an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents during this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code. of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Review pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 The Facility Section Manager shall calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the conduct an incident review of all Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements incarcerated person deaths that set forth in these regulations. occur or originate within the Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility under their command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to Arrestees are either cited and released from provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed the sub-station or are transported to the at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Justice Facility for booking, where the formal transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification process occurs. persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall not privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of involve more deprivation of privileges ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person to cause physical harm to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do others. It is not intended to affect the use not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other of restraints for the routine movement of restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated incarcerated people, which is covered people for security reasons. The facility manager may under Section C-400 of this manual. delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility does not have a restraint chair or WRAP device. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person. Handcuffs will not be applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1F (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE BSCC staff found the cells in good working The facility administrator shall develop written policies order. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). ☐ ☒ ☐ The agency reported minors are not brought into this facility. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 0rBesponsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she 1sB hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 2 B Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3 B A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION 4 B The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1107 FACILITY: Lamont Substation Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S 108 Holding 1988 1 0 (10) (10) 11 x 9 x 8 1 1 1 Note: 18'6" of bench. 109 Holding 1988 1 0 (10) (10) 11 x 9 x 8 1 1 1 Note: 18'6" of bench. *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. 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1107 FACILITY NAME: Lamont Substation Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1988 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 X hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No sobering cells. X Limited to no more than 8 inmates Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No safety cells. Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at X least 6 feet Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) In the locker room. X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio Monitoring (2.22) For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 X Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 1107 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1108 FACILITY NAME: Lamont Substation Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: TH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Sorrow FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall DB J-200 Inservice Training include, but not be limited to: DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Evaluation Program (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; The agency provided documentation (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ showing the staff assigned to the facility safety; and; completed training meeting the requirements (e) suicide prevention; of §1024 – Court Holding and Temporary (f) de-escalation; Holding Training. The facility is compliant (g) juvenile procedures; with this regulation. (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator the facility and determined that the facility shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the was compliant with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a)Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being housing units will conduct direct visual of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety checks of incarcerated people through direct visual observation of all people held and housed housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and a final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found that supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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 cells, DB C-450 Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Direct visual safety checks of section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area being number; and, checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/27/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6) Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches, Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed the PREA posting in the holding area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PREA postings were in the lobby area and family, community members, and other interested available on the website - third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e)Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 environment should be considered. (f)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j)Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been deleted. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 with DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning two-year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined the facility to be 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshall in accordance with California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed by the Kern County Fire Department on 12/16/2024. (d)an evacuation plan; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents during this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1)Demographic information Review (A)Full name of the decedent (B)Date of birth (C)Date of death (D)Time of death (E)Gender (F)Race and ethnicity (G)Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2)Facility Information (A)Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C)Date and time of the incident (D)Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d)In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Arrestees are transferred to the Justice classification plan designed to properly assign Facili-ty where classification, medical incarcerated persons to housing units and activities screening, orientation, and housing occurs. according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 0 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of not involve more deprivation of privileges ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL The facility does not have a safety cell. The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☐ ☐ ☒ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒ or as a substitute for treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute ☐ ☐ ☒ lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure ☐ ☐ ☒ administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL The facility does not have a sobering cell. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 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 six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☐ ☐ ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☐ ☐ ☒ hour. Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES The facility does not use either the WRAP or the Restraint Chair. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Incarcerated Persons or Staff devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility does not have a restraint chair or from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do WRAP device. 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: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1)acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3)protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4)provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5)exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1)In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. •Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handcuffs will not be applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. •Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3)Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b)confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing posted in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to will complete a Loss of Privileges television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less form (Attachment B) and obtain the than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Shift Supervisor’s approval for the and supervisory approval. loss of privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; (b)Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1.Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 2.Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 5 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of deputy will complete a JMS incident the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated report indicating the violation(s) the person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony issues are complex. of witnesses. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 6 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 7 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 8 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person or group of of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these of the implements necessary to maintain regulations. acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manger. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a blanket, requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; one sheet, and a towel. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 9 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) ☒ ☐ ☐ and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and every night thereafter. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility was well maintained and clean. The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 0 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold SHF D-106 – Temporary Custody of Minors minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold Policy: minors in temporary custody in the jail. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not ☐ ☒ Substation Holding Facilities is an Adult ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; Detention Facility. Therefore, minors however, if minors are held in the building, they may be shall only be held in “Non-Secure subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Custody” while in the confines of the Code section 207.1. facility building. MINORS WILL NOT BE LOCKED IN ANY CELL OR ROOM WITHIN ANY SUBSTATION FACILITY. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ temporary custody which shall address: (a) suicide risk and prevention; (b) use of restraints; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) emergency medical assistance and services; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) prohibiting use of discipline. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in temporary custody: (1) access to toilets and washing facilities; (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) ☒ hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ nourishment; (3) access to drinking water; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) access to language services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) access to disabilities services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as ☒ requested; ☐ ☐ (7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, ☒ and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure ☒ the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐ (9) personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☒ ☐ ☐ is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. (b)Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of what is available under this section, and it shall be ☒ posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ minors have access. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND INCARCERATED ADULTS ☒ The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace officer on the basis that they are a person described by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions ☒ of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☐ ☐ Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief of the peace officer present a serious security risk of harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure custody set forth in these standards are met. Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or older. In making the determination whether the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ (a)age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor; (b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was ☒ taken into custody; ☐ ☐ (c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the ☒ minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ (d) the availability of staff to provide adequate ☒ supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐ (e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who ☒ are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ ☐ ☐ or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and protect the minor and others from harm. 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (a)Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, includes: (1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and (2)safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. (b)Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☐ ☒ ☐ observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE ☒ Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure is available. A staff person from the facility shall provide constant direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☒ ☐ ☐ while secured to a stationary object. Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ approved by a supervisor. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes ☒ thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ minor and shall be documented. 1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the criteria for secure custody as specified in Section 207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be ☒ held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ ☐ ☐ enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and made available for review. Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace constant direct visual observation. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Facility administrators shall develop policies and ☒ procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or ☐ ☐ ☒ release. These safety checks shall be documented, with actual time of occurrence recorded. Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 1148. Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ supervised in accordance with Section 1150. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1108 FACILITY: Lamont Substation Holding Facility TYPE: TH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S 159 Holding 1988 1 0 (10) (10) 11 x 12 x 8 1 1 1 Note: 18' of bench. 158 Holding 1988 1 0 (10) (10) 11 x 13.2 x 8 1 1 1 Note: 17' 10" of bench. *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. 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1108 FACILITY NAME: Lamont Substation Holding Facility FACILITY TYPE: TH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1988 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 X hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No sobering cells. X Limited to no more than 8 inmates Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No safety cells. Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at X least 6 feet Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) In the locker room. X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Audio Monitoring (2.22) For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 X 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 1108 Kern SHRF Lamont Substation Holding Facility TH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1110 FACILITY NAME: Delano Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Martinez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall DB J-200 Inservice Training include, but not be limited to: DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Evaluation Program (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; The agency provided documentation showing (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ the staff assigned to the facility completed safety; and, training meeting the requirements of §1024 – (e) suicide prevention; Court Holding and Temporary Holding (f) de-escalation; Training. The facility is compliant with this (g) juvenile procedures; regulation. (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for the personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator facility and determined the facility compliant shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being housing units will conduct direct visual of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety checks of incarcerated people through direct visual observation of all people held and housed housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and a final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found that supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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 cells, DB C-450 Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Direct visual safety checks of section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area being number; and, checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in fire Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/31/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration following: DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (6) Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches, Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (8)Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9)Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10)Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (c)The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5)(which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed PREA postings in the holding area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PREA postings were in the lobby area and family, community members, and other interested available on the website - third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e)Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 environment should be considered. (f)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j)Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 basis with two year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections and BSCC staff determined 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed on 04/01/2025 by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d)an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents in this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code. of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Review pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 The Facility Section Manager shall calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the conduct an incident review of all Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements incarcerated person deaths that set forth in these regulations. occur or originate within the Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility under their command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to Arrestees are either cited and released from provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed the sub-station or are transported to the at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Justice Facility for booking, where the formal transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification process occurs. persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of not involve more deprivation of privileges ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ When any incarcerated person is determined such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person to cause physical harm to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do others. It is not intended to affect the use not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other of restraints for the routine movement of restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated incarcerated people, which is covered people for security reasons. The facility manager may under Section C-400 of this manual. delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility does not have a restraint chair or WRAP device. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person. Handcuffs will not be applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The holding cells were found to be good The facility administrator shall develop written policies working condition. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). ☐ ☒ ☐ The agency reported that minors are not brought into this facility. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1110 FACILITY: Delano Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/25/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S 1 Holding 1980 1 0 8 (8) 10' x 10' x 9' 1 1 1 2 Holding 1980 1 0 8 (8) 10' x 10' x 9' 1 1 1 3 Holding 2001 1 0 7 (7) 10' x 8'4" x 8' 1 1 1 Note: Bench 11'. Holding cell capacity limited by seating. 4 Holding 2001 1 0 5 (5) 10 x 8'5" x 8' 1 1 1 Note: Bench 8'4". Holding cell capacity limited by seating. 5 Holding 2005 1 0 6 (6) 9'6" x 6’8" x 8' 1 1 1 Note: Two benches 9'5" and 5'5". Capacity is limited by square footage. 6 Holding 2005 1 0 6 (6) 9’5” x 6’8" x 8' 1 1 1 Note: Two benches 9'4" and 5'5". Capacity is limited by square footage. *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. 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI LASE 25-26 -1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1110 FACILITY NAME: Delano Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1980, 2001, 2005 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/25/2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only X require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No sobering cells. X Limited to no more than 8 inmates Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No safety cells. X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Transportation office. X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Audio Monitoring (2.22) X For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 1110 Kern SHRF Delano Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1112 FACILITY NAME: Justice Building Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Rutter FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall DB J-200 Inservice Training include, but not be limited to: DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and (a)applicable minimum jail standards; Evaluation Program (b)jail operations liability; (c)separation of incarcerated persons; The agency provided documentation (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ showing the staff assigned to the facility safety; and, completed training meeting the requirements (e)suicide prevention; of §1024 – Court Holding and Temporary (f) de-escalation; Holding Training. The facility is compliant (g) juvenile procedures; with this regulation. (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator the facility and determined that the facility shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the was compliant with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a)Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being housing units will conduct direct visual of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety checks of incarcerated people through direct visual observation of all people held and housed housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and a final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found that supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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 cells, DB C-450 Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Direct visual safety checks of section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/27/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. (a)The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration following: DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2)Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3)Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4)Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (6)Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches, Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7)Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C)mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D)natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (8)Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9)Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10)Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (c)The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5)(which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse BSCC staff observed PREA postings near the holding cells. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PREA postings were in the lobby area and family, community members, and other interested available on the website - third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 basis with two year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined the facility to be 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed on 02/27/2025 by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Review pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 The Facility Section Manager shall calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the conduct an incident review of all Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements incarcerated person deaths that set forth in these regulations. occur or originate within the Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility under their command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to Arrestees are either cited and released from provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed the sub-station or are transported to the at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Justice Facility for booking, where the formal transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification process occurs. persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of not involve more deprivation of privileges ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ When any incarcerated person is determined such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person to cause physical harm to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do others. It is not intended to affect the use not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other of restraints for the routine movement of restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated incarcerated people, which is covered people for security reasons. The facility manager may under Section C-400 of this manual. delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility does not deploy a restraint chair or a WRAP device. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person. Handcuffs will not be applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility was clean, and the holding cells The facility administrator shall develop written policies were in working order. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). ☐ ☒ ☐ The agency reported that minors are not brought into this facility. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1112 FACILITY: Justice Building Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S 1st Floor 1, 2 Holding 1973 2 16 (32) 12.5 x 15.5 1 1 1 Noted: 25' of bench. 2nd Floor 3, 4 Holding 1973 2 16 (32) 8.5 x 23.5 1 1 1 Note: 43' of bench. 2014/16 inspection – cells formerly shown as 120, 121, 122. 5, 6 Holding 1973 2 10 (20) 8.0 x 12.0 1 1 1 Note: 20' of bench. Notes: Dimensions of cells taken from plan sheet dated 10-26-76 CE 76 1062. Capacity based on holding cells only. No beds at this facility. *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. 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Buidling Court Holding CH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1112 FACILITY NAME: Justice Building Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1973 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 Court holding only. and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only X require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No sobering cell. X Limited to no more than 8 inmates Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No safety cell. X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Audio Monitoring (2.22) Video also available. X For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 1112 Kern SHRF Justice Building Court Holding CH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1113 FACILITY NAME: Kern River Valley Substation FACILITY TYPE: TH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Harkey FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall DB J-200 Inservice Training include, but not be limited to: DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Evaluation Program (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; The agency provided documentation (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ showing the staff assigned to the facility safety; and; completed training meeting the requirements (e) suicide prevention; of §1024 – Court Holding and Temporary (f) de-escalation; Holding Training. The facility is compliant (g) juvenile procedures; with this regulation. (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 1 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator the facility and determined the facility shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the compliant with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being housing units will conduct direct visual of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety checks of incarcerated people through direct visual observation of all people held and housed. housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 2 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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 cells, DB C-450 Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Direct visual safety checks of section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area being number; and, checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 3 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/27/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6) Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches, Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 4 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse PREA information was posted near the holding cells. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PREA postings were in the lobby area and family, community members, and other interested available on the website - third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff ☒ ☐ ☐ annually. BSCC staff determined the agency compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 5 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been deleted. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 with DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning two-year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshall in accordance with California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed by the Kern County Fire Department on 10/18/2024. (d) an evacuation plan; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 6 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents during this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 7 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 8 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Arrestees are transferred to the Justice classification plan designed to properly assign Facility, where classification, medical incarcerated persons to housing units and activities screening, orientation, and housing occur. according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 9 of 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 10 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of not involve more deprivation of privileges ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL The facility does not have a safety cell. The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☐ ☐ ☒ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒ or as a substitute for treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute ☐ ☐ ☒ lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure ☐ ☐ ☒ administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL The facility does not have a sobering cell. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 11 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 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 six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☐ ☐ ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☐ ☐ ☒ hour. Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES The facility does not use either the WRAP or the Restraint Chair. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Incarcerated Persons or Staff devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility does not use a restraint chair or from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do the WRAP device. 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: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 12 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 13 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handcuffs will not be applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. • Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DB G-1200 Incarcerated People Access to Telephones The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 14 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DB E-300 Visiting - Legal Legal visitors will be allowed confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the incarcerated person. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply BSCC staff observed the inmate rules and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing posted in the dayrooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Attachment A provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules of Conduct are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an English and Spanish understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline PERSONS Directive #1 If the deputy determines that Each facility administrator shall develop written policies informal discipline is appropriate, the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. deputy will impose a loss of The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following telephone and/or television elements: privileges, or a lockdown. The loss ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- of privileges or lockdown shall be no conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may longer than 24 hours. The deputy impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to will complete a Loss of Privileges television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less form (Attachment B) and obtain the than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation Shift Supervisor’s approval for the and supervisory approval. loss of privileges or lockdown prior to implementing it; (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Attachment A minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Serious Rule Category ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Attachment A Serious Rule Category A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 15 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline involved in the charges. Deputies will not conduct or facilitate disciplinary hearings or any incident in ☒ ☐ ☐ which they were involved in, witnessed to, or for which they initiated the disciplinary action. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline shall be acted on with the following provisions and within If the deputy determines that the formal specified timeframes: discipline process is appropriate, the 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of deputy will complete a JMS incident the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated report indicating the violation(s) the person. incarcerated person is to be charged with and the specifics of the violation(s). Using the form(s)generated by the JMS software application, the deputy will: • Inform the incarcerated person of the intent to initiate formal disciplinary proceedings; • Provide the incarcerated person with a copy of the “Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ Intent to Conduct Disciplinary Hearing” form that is generated by JMS; • Give the incarcerated person a brief verbal summary of the incident; • Have the incarcerated person sign the form, acknowledge the notification and indicating if the incarcerated person wishes to proceed with the disciplinary hearing immediately or postpone it for 24 hours. • Enter the notification information into JMS. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Disciplinary hearings will be conducted after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary no sooner than 24 hours after the officer and the incarcerated person has been incarcerated person has been notified of informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ the disciplinary action unless the be postponed or continued for a reasonable time incarcerated person has waived the 24- through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hour period at the time of the notification. or for good cause. Such a waiver shall be documented on the notification form provided by JMS. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Note: Incarcerated persons do not have a appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and right to: present witnesses and documentary evidence. The • Confront an accuser; ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or • Cross examine witnesses; assistance when they have limited literacy, or the • Be present during the testimony issues are complex. of witnesses. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline hours after an incarcerated person has been Disciplinary hearing will be conducted no informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ later than 72 hours after the incarcerated person has been notified of the disciplinary action. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 16 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Procedure C: Imposition of Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Sanctions manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Discipline Appeals 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 17 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Directive #1 The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The following limitations shall be prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary adhered to when imposing actions shall not include corporal punishment, group disciplinary proceedings on punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological an incarcerated person: degradation. • The imposition of discipline may not violate an incarcerated Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person’s right to be free from (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option cruel and unusual punishment; of last resort and as a response to the most serious and Staff will not delegate to any threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and incarcerated person or group of with the least restrictive conditions possible. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; • Staff will not reveal or allow to be revealed, the identity of any confidential information to any incarcerated person in relation to disciplinary proceedings; ☒ ☐ ☐ • In no case shall a safety cell or any restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; • No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain acceptable level of personal hygiene; • Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; • Staff will not impose any punishment upon an incarcerated person except through process detailed in this policy; • In no case shall access to courts or legal counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Procedure E: Disciplinary Separation 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 18 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Staff will not delegate to any punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person or group of of incarcerated people. incarcerated persons the authority to exercise the right of punishment; Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell or any ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. restrain device be used for disciplinary purposes; (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these of the implements necessary to maintain regulations. acceptable level of personal hygiene; (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Food or water shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure; (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline except in cases where the incarcerated person has Directive C-1 violated correspondence regulations, in which case Correspondence privileges shall not be correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 withheld except in cases where the hours, without the review and approval of the facility incarcerated person has violated rules in manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ which correspondence was involved; • In such cases correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without review and approval of the Section Manager (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to courts or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ counsel be denied as a disciplinary measure. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DB I-0100 Incarcerated Persons Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DB D-400 Issuance and Exchange of Incarcerated People Clothing and Linen The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who • One pair of shower shoes; ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be • One mattress; limited to: • One mattress cover; (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the • One bedroll consisting of a requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; blanket, one sheet, and a towel. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 19 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) ☒ ☐ ☐ and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and every night thereafter. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The facility was clean and well-maintained. The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 20 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold SHF D-106 – Temporary Custody of Minors minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold Policy: minors in temporary custody in the jail. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not ☐ ☒ Substation Holding Facilities is an Adult ☐ subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; Detention Facility. Therefore, minors however, if minors are held in the building, they may be shall only be held in “Non-Secure subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Custody” while in the confines of the Code section 207.1. facility building. MINORS WILL NOT BE LOCKED IN ANY CELL OR ROOM WITHIN ANY SUBSTATION FACILITY. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ temporary custody which shall address: (a) suicide risk and prevention; (b) use of restraints; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) emergency medical assistance and services; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) prohibiting use of discipline. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in temporary custody: (1) access to toilets and washing facilities; (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) ☒ hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ nourishment; (3) access to drinking water; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) access to language services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) access to disabilities services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as ☒ requested; ☐ ☐ (7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, ☒ and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 21 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure ☒ the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐ (9) personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☒ ☐ ☐ is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. (b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of what is available under this section, and it shall be ☒ posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ minors have access. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND INCARCERATED ADULTS ☒ The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace officer on the basis that they are a person described by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief of the peace officer present a serious security risk of harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure custody set forth in these standards are met. Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or older. In making the determination whether the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ (a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor; (b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was ☒ taken into custody; ☐ ☐ (c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the ☒ minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ (d) the availability of staff to provide adequate ☒ supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐ (e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who ☒ are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 22 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ ☐ ☐ or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and protect the minor and others from harm. 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, includes: (1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ ☐ ☐ once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. (b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☐ ☒ ☐ observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE ☒ Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure is available. A staff person from the facility shall provide constant direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☒ ☐ ☐ while secured to a stationary object. Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ approved by a supervisor. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes ☒ thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ minor and shall be documented. 1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the criteria for secure custody as specified in Section 207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be ☒ held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ ☐ ☐ enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and made available for review. Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace constant direct visual observation. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 23 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Facility administrators shall develop policies and ☒ procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or ☐ ☐ ☒ release. These safety checks shall be documented, with actual time of occurrence recorded. Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 1148. Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ supervised in accordance with Section 1150. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PRO 25- 26 Page 24 o f 24 A351 TH PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1113 FACILITY: Kern River Valley Substation TYPE: TH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S Cell 1 257 Holding 1988 1 0 (13) (13) 10.8' x 15.0' x 8.0' 1 1 1 Note: 235" of bench seating. Cell 2 258 Holding 1988 1 0 (13) (13) 10.8' x 15.0' x 8.0' 1 1 1 Note: 230" of bench seating. Cell 3 259 Holding 1988 1 0 (13) (13) 10.8' x 15.0' x 8.0' 1 1 1 Note: 233" of bench seating. *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. 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1113 FACILITY NAME: Kern River Valley Substation FACILITY TYPE: TH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: X OTHER: 1988 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/26/2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 X hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with X individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) There are no detoxification/sobering cells at X this facility. Limited to no more than 8 inmates Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate X No smaller than 60 square feet X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X provide support Padding on the floor X Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) There are no safety cells at this facility. X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet Ceiling height of at least 8 feet X Limited to no more than one inmate X Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls X located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls X Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with X controls located outside the cell Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least 24 inches long, located in or adjacent to cell X door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86) 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which X must be in the door (Facility planned or constructed after 8-86) Solid security door with a food pass having a lockable shutter no more than 4 inches height and located at X least 30 inches above the floor Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Audio Monitoring (2.22) X For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 1113 Kern SHRF Kern River Valley Substation TH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 1117 FACILITY NAME: Shafter Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Martinez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall DB J-200 Inservice Training include, but not be limited to: DB J-300 Detentions Bureau Training and (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Evaluation Program (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; The agency provided documentation (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ showing the staff assigned to the facility safety; and, completed training meeting the requirements (e) suicide prevention; of §1024 – Court Holding and Temporary (f) de-escalation; Holding Training. The facility is compliant (g) juvenile procedures; with this regulation. (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DB C-450 Safety Checks least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DB C-450 Safety Checks would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DB C-450 Safety Checks shall be at least one female employee who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator the facility and determined that the facility shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the was compliant with this regulation. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks DB C-450 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement To ensure all incarcerated people's well- policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that being and safety and preserve facility include, but are not limited to, the following: security, Deputies assigned to facility (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being housing units will conduct direct visual of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety checks of incarcerated people through direct visual observation of all people held and housed housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks from the time periods of: • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024 ☒ ☐ ☐ • 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024 • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024 • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024 • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024 • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025 Logbook entries are completed in three different ink colors. One for deputies, one for sergeants, and a final color for Lieutenants. BSCC staff found that supervisors and managers reviewed the safety checks on a daily basis. BSCC staff determined the facility was compliant with the requirements of this regulation. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DB C-450 Safety Checks 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 cells, DB C-450 Safety Checks and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in Direct visual safety checks of section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people housed on decks, regulations. tiers, infirmary cells, or holding cells will be conducted at least twice every hour. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DB C-450 Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety checks shall occur at random or varying intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure B: Logging Duties of include: Personnel – Staff (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy check occurred; conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (2) the location where each individual safety check DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ The logbooks are issued to the area number; and, being checked. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks who completed the safety check(s). Procedure B: Logging Duties of Personnel – Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ Time of safety checks. The deputy conducting the safety check shall write their initials next to every safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are DB A-1050 Jail Logbooks reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedure D: Logging Duties of facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Personnel – Shift Supervisor of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed the safety checks logs and observed signatures of review supervisors and managers. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DB B-550 Emergency Fire Procedures All Facility personnel will be trained in Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at fire prevention, detection, and response. ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a (DB) – Review date of 07/11/2024. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. An annual security review was completed on 03/27/2025 and meets the requirements of Notes: The policies and procedures required in this regulation. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration following: DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DB A-100 Detentions Bureau Administration administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB A-200 Maintaining Bureau Policies (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state KCSO F-0100 Use of Force – General and and federal legal requirements and includes Deadly Force ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons of Staff Penal Code Section 3407. (6) Security and control including physical counts and DB C-575 Housing Searches, Integrity and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Welfare Checks contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs section 1032 of these regulations; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DB B-300 Riots hostages; DB B-400 Hostage Situations ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-800 Escapes (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ DB B-900 Mass Arrest Events (D) natural disasters; DB B-100 Emergency Incidents / Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Call Outs (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DB C-700 Weapons Storage ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. DB K-300 Classification Criteria ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DB Incarcerated Person Orientation Booklet and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Sexual Harassment reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for DB C-850 Releases of Incarcerated People ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. from Custody (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) (which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DB P-100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Sexual Harassment limited to, the following: DB P-200 Prevention and Detection of (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Sexual Abuse privately report sexual abuse and sexual DB P-300 Employee Training and harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Incarcerated Person Education persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of DB P-400 Vulnerable PREA Incarcerated responsibilities that may have contributed to such People Population incidents, DB P-450 Reporting Sexual Abuse PREA material was posted in the holding cell area. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, PREA postings were in the lobby area and family, community members, and other interested available on the website - third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ https://www.kernsheriff.org/Prea harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The agency provides annual Crisis personnel. Intervention Training for all custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. Directive #1 (c) Suicide prevention screening during special DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Directive #1 ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive #4 environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. Procedure E 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DB B-500 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 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 basis with two year retention of the inspection record; The section manager (or their designee) of each detentions facility shall develop a fire suppression pre-plan and conduct a fire prevention inspection each month. Shift supervisors will make regular tours ☒ ☐ ☐ of their facilities to ensure no fire hazards exist. The facility provided 24 months of monthly fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined the facility to be 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 Biennial fire inspections shall be completed by either the Kern County Fire Department or the State Fire Marshall in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐ California Title 15, Section 1032(c) and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a). A fire inspection was completed on 01/23/2025 by the Kern County Fire Department. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) an evacuation plan; and, DB Central Receiving Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Pre-Trial Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Maximum Medium Facility Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures DB Minimum Facility Evacuation Procedures DB Justice Facility Evacuation Procedures DB B-600 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DB A-1500 Incident Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents during this and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death Complete the reporting form BCIA 713 (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and send the original completed and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting forms, copies of all relevant ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section reports, and the cover letter to the 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Bureau of Criminal Information and the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Analysis within ten (10) days of the within 10 days of an in-custody death. reported incarcerated person death; 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Facility Section Manager shall the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall conduct an incident review of all include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or incarcerated person deaths that designee, the health administrator, the responsible occur or originate within the Sheriff’s physician and other health care, and supervision staff Office Detention Facility under their who are relevant to the incident. command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review provide a copy of the initial review report that comports The Detentions Bureau Compliance with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Section Manager shall submit a copy Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The report shall disclose requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code and include the following: 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The initial review report shall contain the following DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death information: Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death (1) Demographic information Review (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a DB C-900 Incarcerated Person Death jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Procedure D: Incarcerated Person Death and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Review pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 The Facility Section Manager shall calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the conduct an incident review of all Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements incarcerated person deaths that set forth in these regulations. occur or originate within the Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility under their command. An incident review shall be held within 30 days from the date of the in-custody death. If a death review is expected not to meet the 30-day deadline, the Division Commander will be notified immediately, and the reason for the delay will be documented in the death review report. All available reports and documentation of an incarcerated person’s death shall be included in the incarcerated person death review process. The Facility Manager will gather the available necessary documentation to conduct the review and will coordinate with the Compliance Section to facilitate the review process. It shall be the review panel’s responsibility to examine the documentation regarding the incarcerated person’s death to determine the appropriateness of clinical care, whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted and to identify any training needs or issues that require further study. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DB K-500 Classification Reviews DB P-350 PREA Intake and Screening (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to Arrestees are either cited and released from provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed the sub-station or are transported to the at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ Justice Facility for booking, where the formal transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification process occurs. persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DB K-500 Classification Reviews the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DB H-1500 Medical Isolation Protocols DB DBPPM H-150 Attachment A The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Pregnant responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Advisement procedures specifying those symptoms that require Refusal of Medical Care medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DB C-250 Mentally Disordered/Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DB C-250 Mentally readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Disordered/Developmentally Disabled considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Incarcerated Persons section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Any Staff Member who becomes aware others or appear gravely disabled. of an incarcerated person who appears to be suffering from any type of mental disorder or developmental disability will separate the incarcerated person from the general incarcerated person population, if necessary to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Staff will refer the incarcerated person to Medical and Behavioral Health Staff for evaluation as soon as possible. When separating an incarcerated person under the provisions of this section, Staff will advise the Shift Supervisor and generate a JMS Incident describing the incarcerated person’s behavior that indicated the need for separation. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DB C-250 Mentally secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Disordered/Developmentally Disabled daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Incarcerated Persons When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DB K-400 Administrative Separation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: DB K-400 Administrative Separation (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Administrative separation shall consist of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of separate and secure housing but shall privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of not involve more deprivation of privileges ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility than is necessary to obtain the objective staff. of protecting incarcerated persons and staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DB C-200 Suicide Prevention Program DB C-250 Mentally The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered/Developmentally Disabled responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Incarcerated Person ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, DB H-1200 Incarcerated People with appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabilities nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The health authority or designee shall contact the DB C-250 Mentally regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered/Developmentally Disabled confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Incarcerated Person purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of When any incarcerated person is ☒ ☐ ☐ such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. determined to be developmentally disabled, the Correctional Behavioral Health Staff will notify Kern Regional Center within 24 hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DB C-300 Restraints – Protection of Incarcerated Persons or Staff The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy applies to the use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement restraints on incarcerated people who written policies and procedures for the use of restraint display behavior that results in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which destruction of property or reveals intent immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person to cause physical harm to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do others. It is not intended to affect the use not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other of restraints for the routine movement of restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated incarcerated people, which is covered people for security reasons. The facility manager may under Section C-400 of this manual. delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. The facility does not deploy the restraint chair or the WRAP device. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent 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. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DB C-400 Restraints – Security of Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DB H-100 Pregnant or Postpartum responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated People procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DB C-400 Restraints – Security of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated Persons pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Directive #1 waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. • Fasten handcuffs, if they are used, in front of the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person. Handcuffs will not be applied behind the incarcerated person’s back. Not restrain a pregnant or postpartum incarcerated person by the use of leg irons, or waist chains. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DB C-400 Restraints – Security of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated Persons the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Directive #2 ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Staff will not restrain pregnant safety and security of the incarcerated person, the incarcerated people who are in staff, or the public. labor, in delivery, or in recovery after ☒ ☐ ☐ delivery with any type of restraint (including soft restraints) by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DB C-400 Restraints – Security of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Directive #2 emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Restraints shall be removed when a or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently removal of restraints is medically necessary. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for the medical care of a pregnant incarcerated person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This regulation is part of the form “Refusal of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Medical Care.” ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DB E-300 Visiting – Legal DB F-300 Legal Mail / Confidential Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DB D-100 Facility Sanitation MAINTENANCE The holding cells and facility were in good The facility administrator shall develop written policies working order and clean. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). SHF D-106 – Temporary Custody of Minors Policy: ☐ ☒ ☐ The Kern County Sheriff’s Office Substation Holding Facilities is an Adult Detention Facility. Therefore, minors shall only be held in “Non-Secure Custody” while in the confines of the facility building. MINORS WILL NOT BE LOCKED IN ANY CELL OR ROOM WITHIN ANY SUBSTATION FACILITY. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 16 A350 CH PRO eff. 01.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 1117 FACILITY: Shafter Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location Total RC Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S 1, 2, 3 Holding 1980 3 0 (10) (30) 10.2 x 10.2 1 1 1 Note: 16' bench. 2014/16 inspection – cells formerly shown as 120, 121, 122. Privacy screens or window etching are recommended for cells 2 and 3. 123 Atty visit 2005 - - - - 6' x 8' Note: Attorney visiting room. Confirm room size at next inspection. 2014/16 inspection – cells formerly shown as holding, this is an attorney visiting room. 4 Holding 2005 1 0 (8) (8) 9'8" x 9' 1 1 1 Note: Two Benches 5' 6" and 8'7" Rated capacity is limited by square footage of the cell. 2014/16 inspection – cell formerly shown as 124. 5 Holding 2005 1 0 (8) (8) 9'8" x 9' 1 1 1 Note: Two Benches 5' 6" and 8'7" Rated capacity is limited by square footage of the cell. 2014/16 inspection – cell formerly shown as 125. *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. 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 1117 FACILITY NAME: Shafter Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78; OTHER: 1980, 2005 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/24/2025 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 X hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with X individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No sobering cells. X Limited to no more than 8 inmates Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No safety cells. X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Audio Monitoring (2.22) X For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Janitor Closet (2.20) X Available Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) X Available Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 1117 Kern SHRF Shafter Court Holding CH CI PRO 25-26 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98)