BSCC
Los Angeles County (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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May 28, 2026
Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTION S CODE SECTION 209 , LOS ANGELES SHERIFF ’S
DEPARTMENT COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Luna:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department Courts Division CH/CHJ Facilities has been completed. A pre-inspection
briefing was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and the following facilities were
inspected between Monday, April 6, 2026, and Thursday, April 16, 2026:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
C.S. Foltz Superior Court 1829 CHJ
Van Nuys Superior Court 1831 CHJ
Downey Superior Court 1835 CHJ
McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center 1840 CH
Alhambra Superior Court 1861 CHJ
Burbank Superior Court 1862 CHJ
Edelman Children’s Court 1863 CH
East Los Angeles Superior Court 1865 CHJ
Airport Superior Court 1867 CHJ
Inglewood Superior Court 1870 CHJ
Bellflower Superior Court 1874 CHJ
Pomona Superior Court North 1875 CHJ
Pomona Superior Court South 1876 CHJ
Compton Superior Court 1880 CHJ
Antelope Valley Superior Court 1882 CHJ
Long Beach Superior Court 1884 CHJ
Hollywood Mental Health Court 2245 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.
Robert G. Luna
Sheriff
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In addition to inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC),
inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the
State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections
101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report.
The Environmental, Medical, and Nutritional Health inspections were up to date.
However, the following courthouses require an updated biennial fire inspection: Michael
D. Antonovich (Antelope Valley), Burbank, and C.S. Foltz.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 and 24 Minimum
Standards:
1829-C.S. Foltz
Title 15 Section 1024 Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility 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.
Records for the training required were not available.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (a) a fire suppression pre-
plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
Document not available for review.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (c) fire prevention inspections
as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
Fire inspection reports were not available for review.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1831-Van Nuys
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (f) A documented process by which safety
checks are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility
manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation,
or untimely completion of, safety checks.
No documented supervisory review was completed in holding cells on courtroom
floors.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
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1835-Downey
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or
varied intervals.
Safety checks are not occurring at random or varied intervals in holding cells.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1840-McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center (Lancaster)
Title 15 Section 1024 Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility 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.
Records for the training required were not available.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1862-Burbank
Title 15 Section 1024 Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility 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.
Records for the training required were not available.
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or
varied intervals.
Safety checks are not occurring at random or varied intervals in holding cells.
Title 15 Section 1029 Policy and Procedures Manual: (6) Security and control
including physical counts and searches of the facility and incarcerated 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.
Document not available for review.
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Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (a) a fire suppression pre-
plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
Document not available for review.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (c) fire prevention inspections
as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
Fire inspection reports were not available for review.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1863-Edelman
Title 24 Section 13-102 (c) 6 Design Requirements: Applicable regulations-2019
Title 24
Combi units have weep holes larger than 3/16 on ADA grab bars in Cells 620 &
624.
6th-floor cells contain a toilet overflow sensor that possesses a ligature point.
Cells 620 and 622 have fire devices in the cells that pose ligature and safety
concerns.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation for detailed information.
1867-Airport
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (f) A documented process by which safety
checks are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility
manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation,
or untimely completion of, safety checks.
No documented supervisory review was completed on Suicide Watch Observation
Logs.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1875-Pomona North
Title 15 Section 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.
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Insufficient staffing to maintain operations.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (a) a fire suppression pre-
plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
Document not available for review.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (b) monthly fire prevention
inspections by facility staff basis with two year retention of the inspection record;
Documents not available for review.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1876-Pomona South
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (a) a fire suppression pre-
plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
Document not available for review.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1880-Compton
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (f) A documented process by which safety
checks are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility
manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation,
or untimely completion of, safety checks.
No documented supervisory review was completed on Suicide Watch Observation
Logs.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1882-Michael D. Antonovich (Antelope Valley)
Title 15 Section 1024 Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility 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.
Records for the training required were not available.
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Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or
varied intervals.
Safety checks are not occurring at random or varied intervals in holding cells.
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or
varied intervals.
Safety checks are not occurring at random or varied intervals in Suicide Watch
Observation Logs.
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (f) A documented process by which safety
checks are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility
manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation,
or untimely completion of, safety checks.
No documented supervisory review was completed in holding cells on courtroom
floors.
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (f) A documented process by which safety
checks are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility
manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation,
or untimely completion of, safety checks.
No documented supervisory review was completed on Suicide Watch Observation
Logs.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (a) a fire suppression pre-
plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
Document not available for review.
Title 15 Section 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: (c) fire prevention inspections
as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
Fire inspection reports were not available for review.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
1884-Long Beach
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or
varied intervals.
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Safety checks are not occurring at random or varied intervals in Suicide Watch
Observation Logs.
Title 15 Section 1027.5 Safety Checks: (f) A documented process by which safety
checks are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility
manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation,
or untimely completion of, safety checks.
No documented supervisory review was completed on Suicide Watch Observation
Logs.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24 Section 13-102 (c) 6 Design Requirements: Applicable regulations-2008
Title 24
Holding cells (all cells) have smoke detector covers that have openings larger than
3/16.
Holding cells (all cells) have gaps from the ceiling to the light fixture.
ADA grab bars have a gap/opening at both ends of the grab bar. Located in all
ADA cells.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation for detailed information.
The following station(s) had no items of noncompliance:
2245-Hollywood, 1870-Inglewood, 1865-East Los Angeles,1874-Bellflower, and
1861-Alhambra
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Monday, April 27, 2026; BSCC staff presented
an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for
noncompliance items found during the inspection. A Corrective Action Plan is due to the
BSCC no later than May 27, 2026.
* * *
Please email me at rafael.gomez@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-7539 if you have any
questions.
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Sheriff
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Sincerely,
RAFAEL GOMEZ
RAFAEL GOMEZ
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Los Angeles County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County*
County Administrator, Los Angeles County*
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:1829
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
CS Foltz Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sergeant Vazquez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/08/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s training
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. rosters and determined that the agency is not
☐ ☒ ☐ compliant with this regulation. Personnel
assigned to the courthouse are not being
scheduled for refresher training every two
years.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system and safety check paper logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The annual security review was completed on
including security measures specific to prevention of January 14, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell (attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 26, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of The fire suppression pre-plan was not
☐ ☒ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); available for review on the day of the
inspection.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; BSCC staff requested to review the last
☐ ☒ ☐
inspection completed by the Fire Department.
There was no inspection report available.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1829
FACILITY NAME: LASD C. S. Foltz Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78 OTHER: 1988
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/08/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) The majority of this building was constructed
pre-78 and is not inspected by BSCC. Some
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate of the cells on floors 4, 8, 10, and 14 were
remodeled in 1988.
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are located in the vehicle
sallyport, all exterior entryways to the main
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ level, and court room entryways.
individual compartments, locks, and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
No smaller than 60 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☐ ☐ ☒
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
☐ ☐ ☒
provide support
Padding on the floor ☐ ☐ ☒
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
☐ ☐ ☒
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5)
☐ ☐ ☒
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet
Ceiling height of at least 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to no more than one inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls
☐ ☐ ☒
located outside the cell
Padded floor, door, and walls ☐ ☐ ☒
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Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86)
Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4
inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which
☐ ☐ ☒
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
☐ ☐ ☒
least 30 inches above the floor
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
☒ ☐ ☐
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
Janitor Closet (2.20)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Facility contains multiple visitation areas.
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1829
FACILITY: LASD C. S. Foltz Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/08/26
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: Some cells on floors 4, 8, 10, and 14 were remodeled under the 1988 regulations. Prior to 2000-2002 inspection, only
the 14th floor was identified on the BSCC (BOC) inspection. This appears to have been an oversight and they were added
during that inspection. Additional “Pre-1978” cells on those floors and on the “Service Level” were not inspected, as they do
not come under the BSCC inspection authority (Penal Code Section 6031 and 6031.4).
4th Floor
#3 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’ x 9’5” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 96" + 100" = 196" bench
EAST #2 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’ x 9’5” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Handicap 196" bench
#1 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 20’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
WEST #8 1988 1 (16) (16) 11’ x 9’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
#9 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 20’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
8th Floor (remands typically held on this floor)
#3 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’ x 9’5” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 96" + 100" = 196" bench
EAST #2 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’ x 9’5” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Handicap 196" bench
#1 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 20’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
WEST #8 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 20’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
#7 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 18’1” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
10th Floor Five cells were remodeled after 1978 therefore they fall under the BSCC inspection (8 cells total on this floor) –
MW 6/2008
#3 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’10” x 9’5” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 96" + 100" = 196" bench
EAST #2 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’ x 9’5” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: Handicap 196" bench
#1 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 20’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
WEST #8 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 20’ x 9’ 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.
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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: 30' of bench
14th Floor Five cells were remodeled after 1978 therefore they fall under the BSCC inspection (8 cells total on this floor) –
MW 6/2008
#3 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’ x 9’5” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 96" + 100" = 196" bench
EAST #2 1988 1 (9) (9) 10’ x 9’5” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: Handicap 196" bench
#1 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 18’1” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
WEST #8 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 18’1” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 30’ of bench
#9 1988 1 (16) (16) 10’ x 20’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 30' of bench
Service Level – All cells are Pre-78, there are 5 holding cells in this area.
(Not inspected or identified on this checklist.)
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1831
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Van Nuys Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sergeant Schaefer
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: 04/07/26
Rafael Gomez
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Van Nuys Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The rosters provided meet the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, check documentation and Electronic-Uniform
safety checks. Daily Activity Log (e-UDAL) system entries.
☐ ☒ ☐
from January 2025 through March 2026.
There were no documented supervisor
reviews on the courtroom floors; the agency is
out of compliance with this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
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These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 7, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on August 8, 2025.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The Fire Suppression Pre-Plan Review was
Regulations Section 1029); completed on April 9, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
December 19, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
☒ ☐ ☐ impose discipline on inmates in court holding
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
During the rating period, there were no reports
taken within the court facility.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1831
FACILITY NAME: LASD Van Nuys Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78 OTHER: 1988; 1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/07/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible Water was not working in Cell 5, 327, 631,
☒ ☐ ☐
633, 621, & 623
Drinking fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates Cells 1 & 2 offer a ligature point off the
☒ ☐ ☐ modesty barrier which also blocks the staff’s
view.
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours)
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) Staging cell regulation became effective in
1991 regulation revisions.
☒ ☐ ☐
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less ☒ ☐ ☐
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and On the 6th Floor, Cell 621 does not meet the
☒ ☐ ☐
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. minimum size for holding inmates.
Is at least 160 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
☒ ☐ ☐
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons Locker (3.12) At main floor entry and vehicle sallyport.
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☐ ☒
regulation deleted from the checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☐ ☒
regulation deleted from the checklist.
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
☒ ☐ ☐
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
Janitor Closet (2.20)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Interview space located on the main floor and
every court floor.
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1831
FACILITY: LASD Van Nuys Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/07/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
MAIN LOCKUP
Note: The cell numbers have changed from what is noted on Ground Floor. These appear to have come from the plans.
6 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 7’4”x 6’8”x 8’6” 1 1 1
1 Staging 1994 1 25 (25) 16’4”x 23’4”x 8’7” 2 2 2
2 Staging 1994 1 25 (25) 16’1”x 23’4”x 8’7” 2 2 2
10 Staging 1994 1 27 (27) 16’1”x 23’1”x 8’7” 2 2 2
11 Staging 1994 1 20 (20) 18’1”x 23’4”x 8’7” 2 2 2
4 Holding 1988 1 12 (12) 24’6”x 10’4”x 8’7” 2 2 2
3 Holding 1988 1 12 (12) 24’6”x 10’4”x 8’7” 2 2 2
Note: Holding Cells 3 & 4 have a bench(s) B1=11’7” & B2=10’5”
9 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 10’x 6’7”x 8’7” 1 1 1
7 Holding 1988 1 7 (7) 10’x 6’7”x 8’7” 1 1 1
8 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 10’x 6’7”x 8’7” 1 1 1
Note: Holding Cells 7-9 have a bench that measures 6’7”
5 Holding 1988 1 8 (8) 14’3”x 14’7”x 8’4” 1 1 1
THIRD FLOOR
West
349H Staging 1994 1 27 (27) 20’6”x 13’2”x 8’2” 2 2 2
Note: Formerly 352, room number changed for accuracy. Bench(s) B1=17’1”, B2=12’5”, B3=11’
351 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 6’1”x 6’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 6’1”
353 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 10’x 7’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 10’2”
East
327 Staging 1994 1 27 (27) 20’6”x 13’2”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Bench(s) B1=17’1”, B2=12’5”, B3=11’
329 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 6’1”x 6’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 6’1”
331 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 10’2” x 7’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 10’2”
FOURTH FLOOR
West (These cells were not in use at the time of the 2016-2018 inspection.) (2018-2020 Inspection cells still not in use.)
455 Staging 1994 1 27 (27) 20’6”x 13’2”x 8’5” 2 2 2
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Note: Prior to the 2012/14 inspection, this cell was shown as 449. Bench(s) B1=17’1”, B2=12’5”, B3=11’
451 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 6’1”x 6’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 6’1”
453 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 10’2” x 7’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 10’2”
East
427 Staging 1994 1 27 (27) 20’6”x 13’2”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note : Bench(s) B1=17’1”, B2=12’5”, B3=11’
429 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 6’1”x 6’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 6’1”
431 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 10’2”x 7’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 10’2”
FIFTH FLOOR (These cells were not in use at the time of the 2016-2018 inspection.)
West
543 Staging 1994 1 27 (27) 20’6”x 13’2”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note : Bench(s) B1=17’1”, B2=12’5”, B3=11’
545 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 6’1”x 6’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 6’1”
547 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 10’2”x 7’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 10’2”
East
519 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 9’1”
521 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
SIXTH FLOOR
West
631 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 9’1”
633 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
East
621 Holding 1988 0 8’ x 4’1”x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Does not meet BSCC standards – less than 40 sq. ft. Bench 5’7”
623 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’4”x 21’4”x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
SEVENTH FLOOR
West
729 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Note: Bench 9’1”
731 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
East
719 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 9’1”
721 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
EIGHTH FLOOR
West
829 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 9’1”
831 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
East
819 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 9’1”
821 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
NINTH FLOOR
West
929 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 9’1”
931 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
East
919 Holding 1988 1 6 (6) 9’4”x 9’1”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 9’1”
921 Holding 1988 1 13 (13) 10’3”x 21’3”x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: Bench(s) B1=16’3”, B2=5’3”
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1835
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Downey Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Deputy Bonilla
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/14/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Downey Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The rosters provided meet the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff verified the information by
reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
agency.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
☐ ☒ ☐
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Safety checks are not
occurring at random or varied intervals.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of January 12, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was reviewed
Regulations Section 1029); on December 10, 2025.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
December 10, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Chair.
During the rating period, the Downey
Courthouse did not have any chair
placements.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1835
FACILITY NAME: LASD Downey Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1988
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/14/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) Gun lockers are located at the entry of the
facility, vehicle sallyport, and bailiff entry at
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ each courtroom.
individual compartments, locks and keys.
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
No smaller than 60 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☐ ☐ ☒
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
☐ ☐ ☒
provide support
Padding on the floor ☐ ☐ ☒
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation.
☐ ☐ ☒
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5)
☐ ☐ ☒
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet
Ceiling height of at least 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to no more than one inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls
☐ ☐ ☒
located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls.
☐ ☐ ☒
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Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86)
Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4
inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which
☐ ☐ ☒
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
☐ ☐ ☒
least 30 inches above the floor.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5.
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
☒ ☐ ☐
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
Janitor Closet (2.20)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communications and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1835
FACILITY: LASD Downey Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/14/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Note: Cells have not been measured by BSCC. Cell capacities are those used by the department.
Basement - Main Lockup
A Holding 1988 1 (4) 7’x 8’5”x 10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 80”
B Holding 1988 1 (4) 7’x 8’5”x 10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 80”
C Holding 1988 1 (3) 9’ x 5’ x 10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 92”
9’2”x12’11”x10’75
D Holding 1988 1 (6) 1 1 1
”
Bench Space – 170”, Bench(s): B1=11’8”, B2=7’10”, B3=8’
E Holding 1988 1 (7) 9’x 8’5” x 10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 236”, Bench(s): B1=5’, B2=9’2”, B3=7’
F Holding 1988 1 (7) 9’x 8’5” x 10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 236”
G Holding 1988 1 (16) 21’ x 9’2” x 10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 390”
H Holding 1988 1 (5) 13’3” x6’1”x10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 109”
I Holding 1988 1 (5) 9’6” x 5’6” x 10’5” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 109”
J Holding 1988 1 (4) 6’75” x 6’ x 10’5” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 76”
Note: 2020-2022 Cycle, All cells’ dimensions were measured and added.
Floor 1
A Holding 1988 1 (16) 15’5”x 13’7”x 10’5 1 1 1
Bench Space – 390”
B Holding 1988 1 (16) 14’x 11’5”x 10’5” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 305”
C Holding 1988 1 (5) 11’5”x 6’x 10’5” 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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Bench Space – 92”
D Holding 1988 1 (8) 8’8”x 9’25”x 10’5” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 170”
Note: B Cell is used as storage but is available if emptied. A, C, and D cells are rarely used (2016) BC. 2016-2018
inspection, first floor only used as storage. 2018-2020 Inspection 1st floor courts are not used for criminal cases, holding cells
are functional but currently not being used. 2023-2024 Inspection all four of these cells are being used for storage and not
used.
Floor 2
A Holding 1988 1 (4) 7’3”x8’x10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 80”
11’4”x11’7”x
B Holding 1988 1 (9) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 329”, Bench(s): B1=8’10”, B2=10’, B=7’4”
11’7”x11’5”x
C Holding 1988 1 (14) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 373”, Bench(s): B1=7’7”, B2=10’1”, B3=8’5”
11’5”x11’6”x
D Holding 1988 1 (9) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 329” , Bench(s): B1=5’, B2=6’1”, B3=13’4”, B4=8’11”
Floor 3
A Holding 1988 1 (4) 7’3”x8’x10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 80”
11’4”x11’7”x
B Holding 1988 1 (9) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 329”, Bench(s): B1=8’10”, B2=10’, B=7’4”
11’7”x11’5”x
C Holding 1988 1 (14) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 373”, Bench(s): B1=7’7”, B2=10’1”, B3=8’5”
11’5”x11’6”x
D Holding 1988 1 (9) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 329” , Bench(s): B1=5’, B2=6’1”, B3=13’4”, B4=8’11”
Floor 4
A Holding 1988 1 (4) 7’3”x8’x10’75” 1 1 1
Bench Space – 80”
11’4”x11’7”x
B Holding 1988 1 (9) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 329”, Bench(s): B1=8’10”, B2=10’, B=7’4”
11’7”x11’5”x
C Holding 1988 1 (14) 1 1 1
10’75”
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Bench Space – 373”, Bench(s): B1=7’7”, B2=10’1”, B3=8’5”
11’5”x11’6”x
D Holding 1988 1 (9) 1 1 1
10’75”
Bench Space – 329” , Bench(s): B1=5’, B2=6’1”, B3=13’4”, B4=8’11”
All floors have attorney interview rooms.
Note: 2023-2024 Inspection cycle, Brench Space was remeasured, and cell rated capacities were adjusted to meet the
1988, Title 24 Standards. Cell rated capacities are based on cell dimensions.
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1840
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Deputy Oquinn and Deputy Siordia
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/06/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
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.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s training
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. rosters and determined that the agency is not
☐ ☒ ☐ compliant with this regulation. Personnel
assigned to the courthouse are not being
scheduled for refresher training every two
years.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
☒ ☐ ☐ fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and confirmed that the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
compliant with this regulation. If no female is
available, they pull a female deputy from the
field or local jail facility.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system and on the paper safety check
logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The annual security review was completed on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 14, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified that there are posted
privately report sexual abuse and sexual signs that inform facility personnel and those
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ in custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified that there are posted
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. signs in the public area that inform family or
friends of those in custody on how to report
sexual assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention course for
personnel was held on April 9, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was completed
Regulations Section 1029); on April 14, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
December 19, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
During the rating period, the agency did not
have any incident reports generated within
the court facility.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
During the rating period, there were no chair
placements within the court facility.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING 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: 1840
FACILITY NAME: McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center – Los Angeles County FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: Pre 78:
☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/06/26
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding, and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. Holding Cells 1 and 2 are currently used as
A temporary holding cell or room shall: storage.
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 This is a Court Holding Facility.
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Safety equipment is in security control room.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, 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.
☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
1231.2.24 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.
1231.2.26 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.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
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.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
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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 wastewater from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
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.
1231.3.10 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. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Weapons lockers are available outside the
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the secure perimeter in the admin corridor and
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility vehicle sallyport.
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.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 1840
FACILITY: McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center – Los Angeles County TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/06/26
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
The Pre-1978 cells on the first floor and cells on the second floor were not inspected, as they do not come under the BSCC
inspection authority (Penal Code Section 6031 and 6031.4).
1 Holding 2013 1 (3) (3) 7’5” x 7’2” x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench is 62”. The cell is currently being used for storage.
2 Holding 2013 1 (1) (1) 7’75” x 7’2” x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench is 40” and is the ADA Cell. The cell is currently being used for storage.
3 Holding Pre-1978 1 (16) (16) 12’10” x 14’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench(s): B1=8’4”, B2=9’2”, B3=11’7”
4 Holding Pre-1978 1 (16) (16) 14’ x 15’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench(s): B1=2’8”, B2=7’5”, B3=12, B4=7’6”
Second Floor
8 Holding Pre-1978 1 (4) (4) 9’8” x 6’11” x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 79”
9 Holding Pre-1978 1 (4) (4) 9’8” x 6’11” x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 79”
Note: Title 24, §6031.4:
(a) For the purpose of this title, “local detention facility” means any city, county, city and county, or regional facility
used for the confinement for more than 24 hours of adults, or of both adults and minors, but does not include that
portion of a facility for the confinement of both adults and minors which is devoted only to the confinement of minors.
(b) In addition to those provided for in subdivision (a), for the purposes of this title, “local detention facility” also includes
any city, county, city and county, or regional facility, constructed on or after January 1, 1978, used for the confinement,
regardless of the length of confinement, of adults or of both adults and minors, but does not include that portion of a
facility for the confinement of both adults and minors which is devoted only to the confinement of minors.
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1861
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Alhambra Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Senior Deputy Aldana
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/16/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Alhambra Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The rosters provided meet the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff verified the information by
reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
agency.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system and paper logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility An annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 13, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan review was
Regulations Section 1029); completed on 04/21/26.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
March 16, 2026.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Chair.
During the rating period, the Alhambra
Courthouse did not have any chair
placements.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1861
FACILITY NAME: LASD Alhambra Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1996
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/16/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) Gun lockers are located on the main floor,
vehicle sallyport, and bailiff courtroom entries.
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks, and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☐ ☒
regulation deleted from the checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☐ ☒
regulation deleted from the checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available ☐ ☐ ☒
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Property bags are secured in locked desk
drawer.
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) 2nd floor only.
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22) Only 2nd & 4th floor.
☒ ☐ ☐
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
Janitor Closet (2.20)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
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Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1861
FACILITY: LASD Alhambra Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/16/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type Total RC
Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Note: Capacities are limited by square footage.
Second Floor – Main Lockup
A & B Holding 1996 2 (6) (12) 9’6” x 9’9” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: Bench 114".
E Holding 1996 1 (10) (10) 10’ x 12’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 252" bench space. Bench(s): B1=6’10”, B2=10”, B3=5’11”
D Holding 1996 1 (16) (16) 17’ x 9’9” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 567" bench space. Bench(s): B1=10’3”, B2=9’9”, B3=11’
Pre- Holding 1996 1 (16) (16) 14’ x 23’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Arrangem
ent
Note: 397" bench space. Bench(s): B1 & B2=16’6”, B3=14’
Fourth Floor (Renovation in 2000)
A Holding 1996 1 (10) (10) 12’3” x 15’3” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 239" bench space. Bench(s): B1=15’3” & B2=5’
B Holding 1996 1 (6) (6) 7’8” x 8’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 108” bench space.
C Holding 1996 1 (4) (4) 9’ x 7’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 84" bench space.
Third Floor
A Holding 1996 1 (10) (10) 14’ x 12’x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 353" bench space. Bench(s): B1=6’9”, B2=12’, B3=6’9”
B Holding 1996 1 (10) (10) 16’8” x 14’1”x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 353" bench space. Bench(s): B1=6’, B2=16’8”, B3=6’
In the 2016-2018 inspection, there was another cell listed, but there is no cell, and it has been removed from the LASE.
2023-2024 Inspection
- Cell designation gender designations revised to cell letters.
- J was removed from facility type. Minors are no longer seen in this courthouse.
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1862
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Burbank Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Senior Clarke
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/07/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s training
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. rosters and determined that the agency is not
☐ ☒ ☐ compliant with this regulation. Personnel
assigned to the courthouse are not being
scheduled for refresher training every two
years.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
☐ ☒ ☐ documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Safety checks in holding
cells and safety observation logs are not
occurring at random or varied intervals.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system and on safety check logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☐ ☒ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility During the on-site inspection, the Annual
including security measures specific to prevention of Security Review document was not available
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. for review.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of During the on-site inspection, the fire
☐ ☒ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); suppression pre-plan was not available for
review.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; BSCC staff requested to review the last
☐ ☒ ☐
inspection completed by the Fire Department.
There was no inspection report available.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1862
FACILITY NAME: LASD Burbank Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1991
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/07/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) Gun lockers are located at the Admin entry,
courtroom floors, and vehicle sallyport.
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☐ ☒ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☐ ☒ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
☒ ☐ ☐
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
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Janitor Closet (2.20)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1862
FACILITY: LASD Burbank Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/07/26
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
0 Holding 1991 1 13 (13) 10’9” x 25’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space 396” At the time of the 2012-2014 inspection, this cell was used to hold juveniles and was designated
cell “0”. This cell has not been used (no juveniles) but kept current for overflow or special needs. (2016-2018 inspection)
1 Holding 1991 1 3 (3) 7’8” x 5’75” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by seating. Bench space 64”. 44 square feet. Designated for juvenile holding.
2 Holding 1991 1 3 (3) 7’8” x 5’75” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by seating. Seating for 3. 44 square feet.
3 Holding 1991 1 4 (4) 10’ x 6’4” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench is 72”
14’x 9’6” x 8’5”
4 Holding 1991 1 13 (13) 1 1 1
Notes: ADA Cell, Bench 235”.
5 Holding 1991 1 9 (9) 4’6” x 6’10” 1 1 1
9” x 7’2”
Notes: -2 square feet. Seating for 9. 92 square feet
6 Holding 1991 1 4 (4) 4’6” x 6’10” 1 1 1
9’ x 7’2”
Notes: -2 square feet. Limited by seating. Bench for 4. 2018-2020 Cycle – Cells 5 and 6 changed to current designation.
7 Holding 1991 1 9 (9) 4’6” x 6’10” 1 1 1
9” x 7’2”
Notes: -2 square feet. Seating for 9. 92 square feet.
8 Holding 1991 1 12 (12) 6’6” x 4’6” 1 1 1
9’7” x 13’4”
Notes: -2 square feet. Limited by seating. Seating for12. 155 square feet.
9 Holding 1991 1 4 (4) 8’10” x 5’4”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: -2 square feet. Seating for 5. 45 square feet.
6’7” x 5’
10 Holding 1991 1 6 (6) 1 1 1
9’7” x 3’9”
Notes: Handicapped. Seating for 6. 69 square feet.
11 Holding 1991 1 5 (5) 2’10” x 6’11” 1 1 1
7’4” x 5’2”
Notes: -2 square feet. Seating for 6. 55 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.
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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
12 Holding 1991 1 5 (5) 2’10” x 6’11” 1 1 1
7’4” x 5’2”
Notes: -2 square feet. Seating for 6. 55 square feet.
Storage Holding 1991 1 13 (13) 15’ x 6’ 1 1 1
4’9” x 5’4”
10’10” x 9’10”
Notes: -2 square feet. Seating for 20. 130 square feet. Used as storage since at least 2005.
First Floor – Department 1
9’ x 3’2”
116 Holding 1991 1 12 (12) 1 1 1
12’8” x 7’8”
115 Holding 1991 1 9 (9) 10’3”x11’5”x 8’75” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench seating for 13. Prior to the 2012-2014 inspection cycle, this cell was added to the LASE. At the 2012-2014
inspection cycle, it was confirmed that this cell was constructed at the same time as the others in this facility.
Second Floor – Department G
214 Holding 1991 1 12 (12) 5’4” x 3’2” 1 1 1
12’8” x 7’8”
Notes: Bench seating of 24’. 126 square feet. Prior to the 2012-2014 inspection cycle, this cell was added to the LASE. At
the 2012-2014 inspection cycle, it was confirmed that this cell was constructed at the same time as the others in this facility.
During the 2020-2022 cycle, a cell listed as 215 on previous LASE was taken off.
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:1863
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Edelman Children's Court CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sergeant Gonzalez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/15/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Edelman Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The rosters provided meet the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff verified the information by
reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
agency.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 10, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was reviewed
Regulations Section 1029); on April 15, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
December 4, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
☒ ☐ ☐ impose discipline on inmates in court holding
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
During the rating period, there were no
incident reports taken at the facility.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
During the rating period, there were no chair
placements at the facility.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 1863
FACILITY NAME: LASD Edelman Children’s Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: ☒ 1991
☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/15/26
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* Located at the main entrance, vehicle sally
and bailiff courtroom entryways.
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 This is a courthouse, bookings are completed
pending their booking, complying with Section ☐ ☒ at the local county facility.
☐
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. ☐
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the ☐ ☒
☐
need for such a cell.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. ☒
☐ ☐
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
☒
water for staff use. ☐ ☐
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;
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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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.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space*
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒
☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.19 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.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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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.
1231.2.24 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.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE Located on the main floor and the courtroom
floors.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒
☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒
☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
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
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒
☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
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. ☐ ☐
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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. ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 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.
1231.3.10 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. ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Located at the main entrance, vehicle sally
and bailiff courtroom entryways.
☒
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.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in ☒
☐ ☐
existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Combi units have weep holes larger than 3/16
on ADA grab bars in Cells 620 & 624.
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific 6th-floor cells contain a toilet overflow sensor
☒
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☐ ☐ that possesses a ligature point.
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.) Cells 620 and 620 have fire devices in the cells
that pose ligature and safety concerns.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1863
FACILITY: LASD Edelman Children’s Court TYPE: CH RC: (214)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/15/26
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
Ground – Main Lockup
1 Holding 1991 1 (9) (9) 11’0” x 7’8”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Note: 2016-2018 inspection cycle – cell used for storage.
2 Holding 1991 1 (10) (10) 9’6” x 13’8”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 186”
3 Holding 1991 1 (10) (10) 9’6” x 13’8”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 186”
4 Holding 1991 1 (16) (16) 14’2” x 14’6”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 314’ Bench(s): B1 & B2=6’, B3=3’5”, B4=10’1”
5 Holding 1991 1 (16) (16) 14’2” x 14’7”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 314”
6 Holding 1991 1 (16) (16) 14’2” x 14’6”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 314”
7 Holding 1991 1 (16) (16) 14’2” x 14’6”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 344” Bench(s): B=6’10”, B2=13’3”, and B7’
8 Holding 1991 1 (5) (5) 7’6” x 9’4”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 90”
9 Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’6” x 9’4”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 112”
10 Holding 1991 1 (5) (5) 7’6” x 9’1”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 90”
11 Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’7” x 9’2”x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 112”
Second Floor
401 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 8’ x 7’6 x 9’5” 1 1 1
Note: This cell is on the second floor. Bench – 88””
Third Floor
406/407 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’9” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 60”
B Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 60”
408/409 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
*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.
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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
B Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’8” x 10’1” x10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 120”
404/405 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 9’5” 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 70”
402/403 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’8” x 10’1” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 120”
Fourth Floor
414/415 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’9” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 70”
410/411 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’8” x 10’1” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 121”
416/417 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’9” x 10’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 70”
412/413 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 121”
Fifth Floor
422/23 –
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7”8” x 6’2” x 9’5” 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 70”
424/425 –
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’9” x 6’2” x 9’5” 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
*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.
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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
B Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’9” x 10’1” x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 121”
2016-2018 inspection – These cells used for holding juveniles supervised by Probation staff. Offices will be converted back
to courts.
420/421 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 70”
418/419 -
Holding 1991 1 (3) (3) 7’8” x 6’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
A
Bench – 70”
B Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 7’9” x 10’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Bench – 121”
Sixth Floor
620/622
Holding 2019 1 (2) (2) 8’ x 8’x 8’6” 1 1 1
A
ADA – Bench – 47”
B Holding 2019 1 (3) (3) 6’5” x 8’ x 8’6” 1 1 1
Bench – 65”
624/626
Holding 2019 1 (2) (2) 10’1” x 8’x 8’6” 1 1 1
A
ADA – Bench – 47”
B Holding 2019 1 (3) (3) 7’7” x 7’2” x 8’6” 1 1 1
Bench – 65”
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1865
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD East Los Angeles Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Senior Deputy Jimenez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/15/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The East Los Angeles Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The rosters provided meet the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff verified the information by
reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
agency.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 1, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of The fire suppression pre-plan was completed
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); by the local fire department on January 27,
2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
January 27, 2026.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
☒ ☐ ☐ impose discipline on inmates in court holding
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
During the rating period, no incident reports
occurred within the facility.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Chair.
During the rating period, the East Los Angeles
Courthouse did not have any chair
placements.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1865
FACILITY NAME: LASD East Los Angeles Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78 OTHER: 1986
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/15/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) Located at the main entry, vehicle sallyport,
and bailiff courtroom entryways.
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks, and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
No smaller than 60 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☐ ☐ ☒
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
☐ ☐ ☒
provide support
Padding on the floor ☐ ☐ ☒
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
☐ ☐ ☒
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5)
☐ ☐ ☒
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet
Ceiling height of at least 8 feet
☐ ☐ ☒
Limited to no more than one inmate
☐ ☐ ☒
Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls
located outside the cell ☐ ☐ ☒
Padded floor, door, and walls
☐ ☐ ☒
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Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with
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
☐ ☐ ☒
door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86)
Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4
inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which
☐ ☐ ☒
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
☐ ☐ ☒
least 30 inches above the floor
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☐ ☒
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
☒ ☐ ☐
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
Janitor Closet (2.20)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1865
FACILITY: LASD East Los Angeles Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/15/26
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
Ground Floor – Service Level
01 Holding 1986 1 (10) (10) 10’ x 10’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 286". Bench(s): B1=9’7”, B2=8’8”, B3=7’
02 Holding 1986 1 (9) (9) 8’7” x 10’3” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 204". Bench(s): B1=6’2” & B2=9’8”
03 Holding 1986 1 (8) (8) 11’1” x 8’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 150". Cell is handicap accessible. Bench(s): B1=3’4”, B2=2’8”, B3=7’3”
04 Holding 1986 1 (15) (15) 12’7”x 12’8”x8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 288". Bench(s): B1 & B2=7’4”, B3=5’10”, B4=7’
05 Holding 1986 1 (14) (14) 21’1” x 9’7”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 263". 2014-2016 inspection cycle – cell used for storage but maintained in case needed.
06 Holding 1986 1 (16) (16) 20’9”x 12’9”x8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 415". 2020-2022 inspection cycle – Ceiling is not the same level. Area over toilet is 7.5’
7 Holding 1986 1 (16) (16) 19’2” x 13’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes Bench = 372". Bench(s): B1=12’2”, B2=7’3”, B3=11’8”
08 Holding 1986 1 (16) (16) 18’4” x 11’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 344". Bench(s): B1=18’4” & B2=10’2”
09 Holding 1986 1 (4) (4) 7’2” x 10’2” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 86".
First Floor
1 Holding 1986 1 (11) (11) 16’5” x 8’8”x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 218". Bench(s) B1=16’5” & B2=3’
2 Holding 1986 1 (13) (13) 10’8” x 14’5”x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 304". Bench(s): B1=11’7”, B2=9’5”, & B3=6’9”
3 Holding 1986 1 (6) (6) 5’1” x 10’1”x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 121".
4 Holding 1986 1 (8) (8) 10’9” x 12’2”x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 151". Bench(s): B1=7’7” & B2=6’1”
*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.
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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
Second Floor
1 Holding 1986 1 (4) (4) 12’3” x 5’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 83".
2 Holding 1986 1 (10) (10) 11’ x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 197". Bench(s) B1=6’11” & B2=10’10”
3 Holding 1986 1 (10) (10) 9’9” x 9’8” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 171". Bench(s): B1=6’11” & B2=8’6”
4 Holding 1986 1 (11) (11) 12’ x 11’ x 8 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 198". Bench(s): B1= 6’11” & B2=10’5”
Third Floor
01 Holding 1986 1 (4) (4) 12’3” x 5’7” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 83".
02 Holding 1986 1 (9) (9) 12’ x 12’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: bench = 165". Bench(s) B1=6’11” & B2=10’10”
03 Holding 1986 1 (9) (9) 9’8” x 11’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 173". Bench(s): B1=6’11” & B2=8’6”
04 Holding 1986 1 (11) (11) 12’ x 12’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 198". Bench(s): B1= 6’11” & B2=10’5”
Fourth Floor
01 Holding 1986 1 (4) (4) 12’5” x 5’7” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 84".
02 Holding 1986 1 (11) (11) 12’ x 11’9” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 198". Bench(s) B1=6’11” & B2=10’10”
03 Holding 1986 1 (9) (9) 12’ x 9’8” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 170". Bench(s): B1=6’11” & B2=8’6”
04 Holding 1986 1 (10) (10) 12’ x 12’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: Bench = 197". 2020-2022 Inspection Cycle – Fourth Floor was used for Minors to be seen in attached Juvenile
Courts. Bench(s): B1= 6’11” & B2=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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1867
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Airport Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Senior Deputy Zhurazvleva
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/09/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Airport Courthouse conducts Automated
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personnel In-Service Training. The roster
provided meets the requirements for this
section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, check documentation and Electronic-Uniform
safety checks. Daily Activity Log (e-UDAL) system entries.
☐ ☒ ☐ from January 2025 through March 2026.
There were no documented supervisor
reviews on the Suicide Watch Observation
Logs; the agency is out of compliance with
this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
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(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 8, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
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(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 19, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was reviewed
Regulations Section 1029); on April 9, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
November 12, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. The facility was clean and well-
maintained by staff.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1867
FACILITY NAME: LASD Airport Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1991
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/09/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☒
☐
hours)
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) Staging cell regulation became effective in
1991 Regulation Revisions.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § ☒ ☐ ☐ Cell #4
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less
☒ ☐ ☐
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. ☒ ☐ ☐
Is at least 160 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons Locker (3.12) Gun lockers are located at the admin
entryway, courtroom entryway, and bus
External to the security area and equipped with sallyport.
☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks, and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4)
☐ ☒
☐
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate ☐ ☒
☐
No smaller than 60 square feet ☐ ☒
☐
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☐ ☒
☐
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
☐ ☒
provide support ☐
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Padding on the floor ☐ ☒
☐
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
☐ ☒
☐
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5)
☐ ☒
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at ☐
least 6 feet
Ceiling height of at least 8 feet ☐ ☒
☐
Limited to no more than one inmate ☐ ☒
☐
Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls
☐ ☒
located outside the cell ☐
Padded floor, door and walls ☐ ☒
☐
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with
☐ ☒
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 ☐ ☒
☐
door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86)
Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4
inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which
☐ ☒
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
☐ ☒
least 30 inches above the floor ☐
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☒
Available ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone (2.1) Phones are in each cell.
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available
☒ ☐ ☐
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications, and alarm systems ☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Interview rooms are located on every level of
Available ☒ ☐ ☐ the courthouse.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMNPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1867
FACILITY: Los Angeles County - Airport Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/09/26
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
BASEMENT
4 Staging 1991 1 32 (32) 435 square feet 2 2 2
Note: Bench - 52.9 feet
5 Holding 1991 1 8 (8) 119 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 13.3 feet
7 Holding 1991 1 8 (8) 98 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 12 feet
8 Holding 1991 1 8 (8) 136 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Handicap cell; Bench - 12.9 feet
9 Holding 1991 1 7 (7) 135 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) B1=7’9” and B2=4’
10 Holding 1991 1 11 (11) 142 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) B1=7’10”and B2=2’1”
11 Holding 1991 1 7 (7) 119 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 10.75 feet
12 Holding 1991 1 9 (9) 120 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 14.08 feet
13 Holding 1991 1 3 (3) 77 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 62 inches Handicapped (ADA) Cell
14 Holding 1991 1 4 (4) 86 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Handicap cell; Bench - 77 inches Handicapped (ADA) Cell
15 Holding 1991 1 8 (8) 120 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) B1=6’7” and B2=8’
16 Holding 1991 1 7 (7) 73 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 10.6 feet
17 Holding 1991 1 16 (16) 201 square feet 1 1 1
18, 19 Holding 1991 2 16 (32) 212 square feet 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.
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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: Bench(s) for Cell 18 & 19, B1=6’4”, B2=13’1”, and B3=7’10”
20, 21 Holding 1991 2 16 (32) 220 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) for Cell 20 & 21. B1=6’5”, B2=13’5”, and B3=8’
22, 23, 24 Holding 1991 3 16 (48) 212 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) for Cells 22, 23, and 24, B1=6’5”, B2=14’1, & B3=8’
25 Holding 1991 1 5 (5) 64 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 7.6 feet
26 Holding 1991 1 5 (5) 74 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 7.6 feet
27 Holding 1991 1 4 (4) 73 square feet 1 1 1
Note: 3RD floor bench - 73”
EAST – THIRD FLOOR
302 E Holding 1991 1 3 (3) 90 square feet 1 1 1
Note: 54” seating
302 F Holding 1991 1 12 (12) 127 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 19.8 feet
302 G Holding 1991 1 13 (13) 132 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 24.75 feet
302J, Holding 1991 2 7 (14) 85.5 square feet 1 1 1
302K
Note: Bench - 11.5 feet 302J is used as storage 2016-2018 inspection cycle.
WEST – THIRD FLOOR
311 E Holding 1991 1 3 (3) 90 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 54”
311 F Holding 1991 1 12 (12) 127 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) B1= 3’3”, B2=8’7”, and B3=4’10”
311 G Holding 1991 1 13 (13) 132 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) B1=8’10”, B2=8’4”, & B3=7’7”
311 J Holding 1991 1 7 (7) 85 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench – 11’5”
311K Holding 1991 1 7 (7) 85 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench – 11’5”
*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.
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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
7TH FLOORS EAST
B Holding 1991 3 4 (12) 71 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 72”
C Holding 1991 3 3 (9) 54 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 54”
J Holding 1991 3 6 (18) 84 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 114”
7TH FLOORS WEST
B Holding 1991 3 4 (12) 71 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 72”
C Holding 1991 3 3 (9) 54 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 54”
J Holding 1991 3 6 (18) 84 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 114”
2014-2016 inspection cycle - Interview rooms (Attorney Visiting) located on all floors, both East and West
8TH FLOOR EAST
B Holding 1991 3 4 (12) 71 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 72”
C Holding 1991 3 3 (9) 54 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 54”
J Holding 1991 3 6 (18) 84 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 114”
8TH FLOORS WEST
B Holding 1991 3 4 (12) 71 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 72”
C Holding 1991 3 3 (9) 54 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 54”
J Holding 1991 3 6 (18) 84 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 114”
2014-2016 inspection cycle - Interview rooms (Attorney Visiting) located on all floors, both East and West
9TH FLOOR EAST
B Holding 1991 3 4 (12) 71 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 72”
*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.
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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
C Holding 1991 3 3 (9) 54 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 54”
J Holding 1991 3 6 (18) 84 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 114”
9TH FLOORS WEST
B Holding 1991 3 4 (12) 71 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 72”
C Holding 1991 3 3 (9) 54 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 54”
J Holding 1991 3 6 (18) 84 square feet 1 1 1
Note: Bench - 114”
2014-2016 inspection cycle - Interview rooms (Attorney Visiting) located on all floors, both East and West
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1870
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Inglewood Courthouse CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sergeant Diaz
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/09/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Inglewood Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The roster provided meets the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system. In January of 2026,
supervisors identified that supervisor checks
☒ ☐ ☐ were not being noted on the observation logs.
The supervisors corrected the matter and
began to document their reviews on the
observation logs. For this reason, the
Inglewood Courthouse is compliant with this
section of the regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
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(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility An annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 8, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
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(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on April 8, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was reviewed
Regulations Section 1029); on March 4, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on May
25, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
☒ ☐ ☐ impose discipline on inmates in court holding
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
The Inglewood Courthouse had no reports
generated within the rating cycle.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1870
FACILITY NAME: LASD Inglewood Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1982
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/09/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☒
☐
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) Located on every floor of the courthouse and
vehicle sallyport.
External to the security area and equipped with
☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks, and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4)
☐ ☒
☐
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate ☐ ☒
☐
No smaller than 60 square feet ☐ ☒
☐
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☐ ☒
☐
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
☐ ☒
provide support ☐
Padding on the floor ☐ ☒
☐
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation.
☐ ☒
☐
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5)
☐ ☒
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at ☐
least 6 feet
Ceiling height of at least 8 feet
☐ ☒
☐
Limited to no more than one inmate
☐ ☒
☐
Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls
located outside the cell. ☐ ☒
☐
Padded floor, door and walls.
☐ ☒
☐
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with
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 ☐ ☒
☐
door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86)
Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4
inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which
☐ ☒
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
☐ ☒
least 30 inches above the floor. ☐
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☒
Available ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Adjacent to control room.
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone (2.1) In each cell.
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5. ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitor Closet (2.20) In the control room.
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1870
FACILITY: LASD Inglewood Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/09/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
First Floor
C Holding 1982 1 (16) (16) 20’ x 11’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
D Holding 1982 1 (16) (16) 23’ x 20’ x 9’5” 2 1 1
E Holding 1982 1 (16) (16) 14’ x 20’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
F Holding 1982 1 (7) (7) 11’ x 8’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 8’7”
G Holding 1982 1 (6) (6) 6’ x 10’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 6’7”
Note: 2018-2020 inspection cycle – Room designations updated to reflect facility operations.
Second Floor
C Holding 1982 1 (16) (16) 24’8”x18’6”x 9’5” 2 1 1
Bench – 555”
B Holding 1982 1 (16) (16) 13’6”x17’2” x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 406”
Note: 2016-2018 inspection cycle – Room designations updated to reflect facility operations.
Third Floor
C Holding 1982 1 (11) (11) 8’8” x 16’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench(s) B1=10’11” & B2=7’7”
B Holding 1982 1 (7) (7) 11’ x 9’2” x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 131”
Note: 2018-2020 inspection cycle – Room designations updated to reflect facility operations.
Fourth Floor
B Holding 1982 1 (11) (11) 8’8” x 16’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench(s) B1=10’11” & B2=7’7”
C Holding 1982 1 (7) (7) 11’ x 9’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 131”
Note: 2018-2020 inspection cycle – Room designations updated to reflect facility operations.
*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.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Fifth Floor
B Holding 1982 1 (11) (11) 8’8” x 16’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench(s) B1=10’11” & B2=7’7”
C Holding 1982 1 (7) (7) 11’ x 9’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Bench – 131”
Note: 2016-2018 inspection cycle – Room designations updated to reflect facility operations.
2014-2016 inspection cycle – Two interview rooms are at the entrance of the facility, no juveniles are held in the building,
juvenile court is across the street.
2020-2022 inspection cycle – Rated capacity of several cells changed due to bench space. Bench space was measured
and added.
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1874
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Bellflower Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sergeant Skerrett
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/14/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Bellflower Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The rosters provided meet the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff verified the information by
reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
agency.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, check documentation from January 2025
safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
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These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 8, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was reviewed
Regulations Section 1029); on April 14, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
June 20, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Chair.
During the rating period, the Bellflower
Courthouse did not have any chair
placements.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1874
FACILITY NAME: LASD Bellflower Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1980
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/14/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☐
☒ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☐
☒ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☐
☒ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☐
☒ ☐
Toilet accessible ☐
☒ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☐
☒ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible ☐
☒ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates ☐
☒ ☐
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 ☐ ☒
☐
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) The gun lockers are located at the main
entry, vehicle sallyport, and all bailiff
External to the security area and equipped with ☐ courtroom entry points.
☒ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No cells of this type in the facility. Text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type in the facility. Text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Not applicable to court holding facilities.
☐ ☒
Available ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☐
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐
Telephone (2.1)
☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☒ ☐
Audio Monitoring (2.22) Audio monitoring provided for basement
cells.
☐
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 ☒ ☐
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available ☐
☒ ☐
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Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
☐
Available ☒ ☐
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, ☐
☒ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
☐
Available ☒ ☐
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1874
FACILITY: LASD Bellflower Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/14/26
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
Basement – Main Floor
Note: The Department’s operational capacities are lower than the cell RC.
A Holding 1980 1 (16) 19’5” x 12’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: 26' bench. Bench(s): B1 & B2=7’10”, B3=9’
B Holding 1980 1 (16) 19’5” x 12’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: 26' bench. Bench(s): B1 & B2=7’10”, B3=9’
C Holding 1980 1 (16) 19’5” x 12’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: 26' bench. Bench(s): B1 & B2=7’10”, B3=9’
D Holding 1980 1 (15) 9’5” x 19’5” x 8’5” 1 1 1
E Holding 1980 1 (7) 9’5” x 10’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
F Holding 1980 1 (7) 9’5” x 10’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
G Holding 1980 1 (6) 9’5” x 10’ x 8’5” 1 1 1
Notes: 9.5' bench. Cell G is used as storage.
Second Floor
Notes: Rated capacity of holding cells on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors is limited by available bench space in each holding cell.
2nd Floor Holding 1980 1 (4) 5’4” x 9’4” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Note: 5.5' bench.
2nd Floor Holding 1980 1 (6) 19’4” x 9” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Notes: 9' bench.
Third Floor
3rd Floor Holding 1980 1 (3) 5’4” x 9’4” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Notes: 5.5' bench.
3rd Floor Holding 1980 1 (6) 19’4” x 9” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Notes: 9' bench.
Fourth Floor
4th Floor Holding 1980 1 (3) 5’4” x 9’4” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Notes: 5.5' bench.
4th Floor Holding 1980 1 (6) 19’4” x 9” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Notes: 9' 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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1875
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Pomona Superior Court North CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Senior Deputy Reyes
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/16/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Pomona Courthouse (North) conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The roster provided meets the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
☐ ☒ ☐
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
Due to staffing levels, the facility can only be
occupied when it is used as an overflow for
court bodies. Personnel are not able to keep
up with Title 15 requirements related to
regulation 1032 Fire Suppression
Preplanning.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system and paper logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of March 1, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was
completed on April 20, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☐ ☒ ☐ On the day of the inspection, the document
Regulations Section 1029); was not available for review.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
On the day of the inspection, the staff advise
☐ ☒ ☐ the building is only occupied as an overflow,
and the fire inspections are not being
completed. The agency did not comply with
the regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
December 18, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1875
FACILITY NAME: LASD Pomona Superior Court North FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78 OTHER: 1986
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/16/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) 2018-2020 Inspection Cycle – The court is
not operating. The holding facility is used for
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ separation of inmates from Pomona Superior
Court South, located on the same campus.
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☒
☐
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) The gun lockers are located on the main floor
and bailiff courtroom entryways.
External to the security area and equipped with
☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks, and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☒
Available ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Secure storage in control room.
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1875
FACILITY: LASD Pomona Superior Court North TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/16/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Location Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
First Floor
18’9” x 15’6”
A Holding 1986 1 16 (16) 1 1 1
x11’10”
Benches – 431”
B Holding 1986 1 6 (6) 11’ x 7’2” x 9’8” 1 1 1
Benches – 128”
C Holding 1986 1 16 (16) 17’ x 13’ x 9’8” 1 1 1
Benches – 392”
Second Floor
A Holding 1986 1 16 (16) 24’ x 15’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Benches – 583”
B Holding 1986 1 11 (11) 14’5” x 10’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Benches – 206”
C Holding 1986 1 7 (7) 7’ x 10’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Benches – 128”
D Holding 1986 1 9 (9) 14’ x 10’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Benches – 248”
Notes: For the 2014-2016 Inspection Cycle – while the courtrooms are not being used, the detention area remains active,
providing needed holding cells for Pomona Superior Court South.
2020-2022 Inspection Cycle – Courtrooms are still not in use. Holding is used for processing remands from Pomona Superior
South Court and holding overflow inmates. Added the length of benches.
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1876
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Pomona Superior Court South CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Senior Deputy Reyes
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/16/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Pomona Courthouse (South) conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The roster provided meets the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff verified the information by
reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
agency.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system and paper logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of March 1, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on April 20, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☐ ☒ ☐ On the day of the inspection, the document
Regulations Section 1029); was not available for review.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff confirmed the agency completes
this form daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
December 15, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1876
FACILITY NAME: LASD Pomona Superior Court South FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78 OTHER: 1988
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/13/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) [Note that holding cells on several floors were
constructed prior to 1978 and are not
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ technically included in this inspection (Penal
Code § 6031.4)]
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☒
☐
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12) The gun lockers are located at the main
entry, vehicle sallyport, and bailiff court
External to the security area and equipped with entries.
☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☒
Available ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Lockers are used for secure storage.
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5. ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio Monitoring (2.22) In 2023, new cameras with audio monitoring
were installed.
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) There are three interview rooms located in
the basement and one on every floor.
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1876
FACILITY: LASD Pomona Superior Court South TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/16/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Location Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Note: Only the cells on the 4th and 5th floors were constructed/remodeled after 1978 and technically come under the BSCC
inspection authority pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.4
Fourth Floor
B Holding 1988 1 (6) (6) 9’6” x 7’6” x 10’ 1 1 1
A Holding 1988 1 (10) (10) 15’3” x 8’1” x 10’ 1 1 1
Probation Holding 1988 1 (8) (8) 17’4”x 10’x 9’5” 1 1 1
2
Probation Holding 1988 1 (6) (6) 17’4”x 8’5”x 9’5” 1 1 1
1
Probation Holding 1988 1 (6) (6) 13’75”x 6’5”x 9’ 1 1 1
3
Fifth Floor
A Holding 1988 1 (11) (11) 13’2” x8’11” x10’ 1 1 1
B Holding 1988 1 (11) (11) 15’1” x 9’10” x 10’ 1 1 1
C Holding 1988 1 (6) (6) 9’9” x 11’1” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: 2020-2022 Inspection Cycle – Added the three cells that are on the 4th Floor adjacent to the Juvenile Courts. These
were not previously included on LASE.
Additional Pre-1978 Cells in the Facility
Location Department Description Department Capacity
1st floor Holding Cell 18
3rd floor Large Holding Cell 51
Small Holding Cell 17
6th floor Large 16
Small 5
Note: Pre-1978 Cells not inspected
*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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1880
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Compton Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sgt Schmoker and Deputy Watkins
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/13/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Compton Courthouse conducts Automated
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personnel In-Service Training. The roster
provided meets the requirements for this
section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
☒ ☐ ☐ fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/ jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, check documentation and Electronic-Uniform
safety checks. Daily Activity Log (e-UDAL) system entries.
from January 2025 through March 2026.
☐ ☒ ☐
There were no documented supervisor
reviews on the Suicide Watch Observation
Logs; the agency is out of compliance with
this regulation because logs are not being
reviewed at the regularly defined intervals.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
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(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility Annual security review was conducted on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 13, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
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(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was reviewed
Regulations Section 1029); on April 13, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on
September 28, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
During the rating period, the Compton
courthouse did not generate any reports
within the holding facility.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Chair.
During the rating period, the Compton
Courthouse did not have any chair
placements.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 1880
FACILITY NAME: LASD Compton Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1976
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 4/13/26
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible Toilet paper roll holders that posed a ligature
☒ ☐ ☐ point have been removed from all cells.
Wash basin accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Drinking fountain accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☐ ☒
☐
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with
☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type in the facility; text of the
☐ ☒
☐ regulation deleted from the checklist.
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☐ ☒
Available ☐
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio Monitoring (2.22)
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 ☒ ☐ ☐
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Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available ☒ ☐ ☐
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
☒ ☐ ☐
communications, and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) 2020-2022 Inspection:
The interview rooms have all been modified.
Available The counters on the inmates’ side all have
sharp edges and leave space that can be
used as a ligature point.
☒ ☐ ☐
2023-2024 Inspection:
Interview room counters were all changed to
remove sharp edges and ligature points.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1880
FACILITY: LASD Compton Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/13/26
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
Basement – Lockup
A Holding 1976 1 5 (5) 6’6” x 14’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by length of bench – 91”
B Holding 1976 1 5 (5) 8’7” x 9’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by length of bench(s) B1=8’8” & B2=7’10”
C Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 8’ x 9’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by length of bench – 74”
D Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 18’ x 19’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets. Bench(s): B1=6’7”, B2=11’3”, B3 & B4=7’5”
E Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 18’ x 19’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets. Bench(s): B1=6’7”, B2=11’3”, B3 & B4=7’5”
F Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 16’5” x 20’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets. Bench(s) B1=10’2”, B2=18’2”, B3 & B4=7’5”
G Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 16’ x 20’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets. Bench(s); B1=8’2”, B2=20’, B3=9’
H Holding 1976 1 6 (6) 8’7” x 11’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by length of bench – 116”
I Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 17’ x 20’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets. Bench(s): B1=6’5”, B2=18’6”, B3=10’9”, B4=7’9”
J Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 19’8” x 22’1”x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets.
K Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 18’5” x 23’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets. Bench(s): B1 & B2= 16’4”, B3=13’4”, B4=5’9”, B5=15’4”
L Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 18’5”x 20’5” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by number of water closets. Bench(s): B1=13’4”, B2=16’5”, B3=15’4”, B4=4’11”
Note: Floors 4-11, there are east and west sides, with A, B, and C on west.
Fourth Floor
4-A (west) Holding 1976 1 12 (12) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 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.
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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
4-B (west) Holding 1976 1 8 (8) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by length of bench – 155”
Fifth Floor
5 - A Holding 1976 1 8 (8) 9’ x 15’ x 8’ 1 1 1
(west)
Notes: limited by length of bench – 155”
5 - B Holding 1976 1 13 (13) 9’ x 14’6” x 8’ 1 1 1
(west)
Notes: limited by length of bench – 155”
5 - C Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 6’ x 8’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
(west)
5 - D Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 22’7” x 22’7” x 8’ 1 1 1
(east)
5 - E Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 22’8” x 13’7” x 8’ 1 1 1
(east)
5 - F (east) Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 7’2” x 7’ x 8’ 1 1 1
5 - G Holding 1976 1 12 (12) 14’7” x 11’ x 8’ 1 1 1
(east)
5 - H Holding 1976 1 7 (7) 8’8” x 11’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Sixth Floor
6 – Holding 1976 1 8 (8) 9’ x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
A(west)
Notes: Limited by length of bench – 173”
6 – Holding 1976 1 13 (13) 9’ x 14’6” x 9’ 1 1 1
C(west)
6 – Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 6’ x 8’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
D(west)
6 - D Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 22’7” x 22’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
6 - E Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 22’8” x 13’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
6 - F (east) Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 7’2” x 7’ x 9’ 1 1 1
6 - G Holding 1976 1 12 (12) 14’7” x 11’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
6 - H Holding 1976 1 7 (7) 8’8” x 11’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
*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.
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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
Ninth Floor
9 - A Holding 1976 1 8 (8) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
Notes: Limited by length of bench.
9 - B Holding 1976 1 13 (13) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
9 - C Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 6’ x 8’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
Tenth Floor
10-A Holding 1976 1 8 (8) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
Notes: Limited by seating.
10-B Holding 1976 1 13 (13) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
10-C Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 6’ x 8’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
10-D Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 22’8” x 13’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Notes: Limited by number of water closets.
10-E Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 7’2” x 7’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Notes: Limited by length of bench.
10-F (east) Holding 1976 1 12 (12) 14’7” x 11’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Notes: Limited by length of bench.
10-G Holding 1976 1 7 (7) 8’8” x 10’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Notes: Limited by length of bench.
10-H Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 22’8” x 13’7” x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Eleventh Floor
11-A Holding 1976 1 8 (8) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
Notes: Limited by length of bench.
11-B Holding 1976 1 13 (13) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
11-C Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 6’ x 8’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
*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.
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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
11-D Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 8’7” x 14’10” x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Notes: Limited by number of water closets.
11-E Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 8’7” x 14’10” x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Notes: Limited by length of bench.
11 -F Holding 1976 1 12 (12) 8’ x 11’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Twelfth Floor
Notes: The 12th floor East is operated by Juvenile Probation and is not inspected as part of the Sheriff’s court holding
facilities. Dimensions below are from previous BOC inspections and are provided for reference only.
12-A Holding 1976 1 8 (8) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
Notes: Limited by seating.
12-B Holding 1976 1 13 (13) 8’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
12-C Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 6’ x 8’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
(west)
East – Juvenile Probation supervises all juveniles held in this area (2014-2016)
12-D Holding 1976 1 16 (16) 10’ x 8’6”x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Notes: Limited by number of water closets.
12-E Holding 1976 1 4 (4) 8’6” x11’6” x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
12-G Holding 1976 1 7 (7) 8’8” x 11’ x 9’ 1 1 1
(east)
Notes: Limited by length 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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1882
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Michael D. Antonovich (Antelope Valley) Superior Court CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sergeant Crotty and Deputy Alba
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/06/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s training
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. rosters and determined that the agency is not
☐ ☒ ☐
compliant with this regulation. Personnel
assigned to the courthouse are not
completing refresher training every two years.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and confirmed that the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
compliant with this regulation. If no female is
available, they pull a female deputy from the
field or local jail facility.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
☐ ☒ ☐ documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Safety checks in holding
cells and safety observation logs are not
occurring at random or varied intervals.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, check documentation and Electronic-Uniform
safety checks. Daily Activity Log (e-UDAL) system entries.
☐ ☒ ☐
from January 2025 through March 2026.
There were no documented supervisor
reviews; the agency is out of compliance with
this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
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These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The annual security review was completed on
including security measures specific to prevention of April 14, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified that there are posted
privately report sexual abuse and sexual signs that inform facility personnel and those
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ in custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified that there are posted
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. signs in the public area that inform family or
friends of those in custody on how to report
sexual assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 12, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of During the on-site inspection, the fire
☐ ☒ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); suppression pre-plan was not available for
review.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; BSCC staff requested to review the last
☐ ☒ ☐
inspection completed by the Fire Department.
There was no inspection report available.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 1882
FACILITY NAME: LASD Michael D. Antonovich (Antelope Valley) Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: X 2001: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/06/26
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Facility opened 10/20/2003
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in Gun lockers are located at the admin entry
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations. and vehicle sallyport.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) There are no sobering cells in this facility.
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
☐ ☒
☐
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) ☐ ☒
☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure
☐ ☒
☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables
☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5)
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Holds no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or Court Holding Facility
more ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
☒ ☐ ☐
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less
☒ ☐ ☐
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. ☒ ☐ ☐
Is at least 160 square feet
☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) No cells of this type; text deleted from
☐ ☒
☐ checklist.
Safety Cell (2.5) No cells of this type; text deleted from
☐ ☒
☐ checklist.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
maintaining fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communication, and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Interview rooms are available on every floor.
Available and provides for confidentiality
☒ ☐ ☐
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
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
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough ☒ ☐ ☐
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging
☒ ☐ ☐
and sobering cell.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
water outlet (bubbler). ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4) (NA in CH)
Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
☐ ☒
constructed of materials that are impervious to water ☐
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
(NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer
than 12 hours)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type ☐ ☒
☐
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall
in facilities higher than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
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 external windows that are
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater accessible to inmates.
☐ ☒
than 5 inches in on dimension. ☐
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are ☐ ☒
☐
equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM;
nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; ☐ ☒
☐
and, without exposed seams.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate.
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Weapons Locker (3.12) Gun lockers are located at the admin entry
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities) and vehicle sallyport.
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
☒ ☐ ☐
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
☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
State Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 1882
FACILITY: LASD Michael D. Antonovich Superior Court (Antelope Valley) TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/06/26
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
Notes: Unless otherwise indicated, the cell square footage excludes the plumbing chase and security sally port. There is no
rated capacity for housing in court holding facilities. The holding capacity for each cell is indicated below.
Main Lockup
Cells 1-13 Holding 1999 13 0 (6) (78) 92 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 8’6” bench; no security sally port
Cells 14- Holding 1999 4 0 (8) (32) 95-100 sq. ft. 1 1 1
17
Note: Bench(s): B1=4’1”, B2=7’, B3=2’10”
Cells 18- Holding 1999 10 0 (8) (80) 80-90 sq. ft. 1 1 1
27
Note: Cells 20 and 27 are slightly larger than the others (approximately 86 and 90 square feet, respectively). Bench(s):
B1=9’4” and B2=4’1”
Cells 28- Holding 1999 5 0 (4) (20) 63 sq. ft. 1 1 1
32
Note: Bench 8’
Cells 33 Holding 1999 1 0 (6) (6) 80 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: Bench 10’8”
Cells 34- Holding 1999 6 0 (16) (96) 163 sq. ft. 1 1 1
39
Note: 2020-2022 inspection cycle – only cell 34 used as storage. Bench(s): B1 & B2=10’8 and B3=6
Cells 40- Holding 1999 5 0 (16) (80) 163 sq. ft. 1 1 1
44
Note: Bench(s) B1 & B2=10’8 x 2 and B3=6
Cell 45 Staging 1999 1 0 (32) (32) 375 sq. ft. 2 2 2
Note: Modesty panels have been secured (2005). Bench(s): B1 & B2=13’8”, B3=13’7”, B4=16’10”, B5=15’
Ground – Center Tower (2016-2018 inspection cycle – these cells not used.)
G1-G2 Holding 1999 2 0 (6) (12) 90 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 9’7” bench.
Cell G3 Holding 1999 1 0 (5) (5) 100 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 7’1” bench. ADA Cell
Second Floor – Center Tower
2C1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ 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.
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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
2C2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench. ADA Cell
2C3 Holding 1999 1 0 (1) (1) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench. ADA cell RC lowered to reflect use
2C4 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
Second Floor – South Tower
2S1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench; this cell was originally referred to as the “isolation” cell.
2S2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
2S3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
2S4 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: Bench(s) B1=6’, B2=6’7”
Second Floor – North Tower (2020-2022 inspection cycle – Cells being used by Probation for holding minors)
2N1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench; (2020-2022: Cell is being used as staff restroom)
2N2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
2N3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
2N4 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’7” bench.
Third Floor – Center Tower (identical to 2C) (2016-2018 inspection cycle – these cells not used.)
3C1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench;
3C2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
3C3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
3C4 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’7” bench.
Third Floor – South Tower
3S1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 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.
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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: 5’ bench; this cell was originally referred to as the “isolation” cell.
3S2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
3S3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
3S4 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’7” bench.
Third Floor – North Tower (2020-2022 inspection cycle – Cells being used by Probation for holding minors)
3N1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench; (2020-2022: Cell is being used as staff restroom)
3N2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
3N3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
3N4 Holding 1999 1 0 (10) (10) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’7” bench
Fourth Floor – Center Tower (identical to floor 2)
4C1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench.
4C2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
4C3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
4C4 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’7” bench.
Fourth Floor – South Tower
4S1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench,
4S2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
4S3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
4S4 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’7” bench.
Fourth Floor – North Tower
*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.
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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
4N1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 49 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench,
4N2 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 5’7” bench.
4N3 Holding 1999 1 0 (4) (4) 57 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench.
4N4 Holding 1999 1 0 (10) (10) 101 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Note: 6’7” of bench.
2020-2022 Inspection Cycle: Second and Third Floor North Tower were added to the LASE; both were opened during the
last cycle and are used for the Juvenile Courts. Cells 2N4 and 3N4 both have additional bench space, increasing rating
capacity of these 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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1884
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
LASD Governor G. Deukmejian Courthouse Long Beach CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sgt Lesson and Senior Murphy
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/13/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Long Beach Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The roster provided meets the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff verified the information by
reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
agency.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy/ jailer on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC verified the information by reviewing
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a the staffing rosters provided by the agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
☐ ☒ ☐ documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency did not comply
with this regulation. Safety checks on Suicide
Watch Observation Logs were not conducted
at random or at varied intervals.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, check documentation and Electronic-Uniform
safety checks. Daily Activity Log (e-UDAL) system entries
from January 2025 through March 2026.
☐ ☒ ☐
There were no documented supervisor
reviews on the Suicide Watch Observation
Logs; the agency is out of compliance with
this regulation because logs are not being
reviewed at the regularly defined intervals.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
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(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM)
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The Annual Security Review was conducted
including security measures specific to prevention of on April 13, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
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(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on April 8, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was reviewed
Regulations Section 1029); by the local fire on April 15, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last Fire Inspection was completed on
February 14, 2026.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Chair.
During the rating cycle, the Long Beach
Courthouse did not have any chair
placements.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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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).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
☒ ☐ ☐
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CSM 2-05/035.30 Juvenile Handling
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address following policies and procedures shall be
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only
be handcuffed with their hands in front of
their body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not
be used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
in recovery after delivery, sha l not be
restrained by the waist, ankles, or both,
unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public;
Restraints sha l be removed when a medical
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary;
This section shall not be interpreted to
require restraints in a case where restraints
are not required pursuant to a statute,
regulation, or correctional facility policy;
Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy
by medical staff, the inmate shall e advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant inmates,
including, but not limited to: the provisions of
this section, P.C. 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies; For the purposes of this section,
3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or
local correctional facility.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Procedures
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with The agency policy states, Persons held as
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. material witnesses or under an order
imposing punishment for contempt shall be
kept separate from persons charged with a
☒ ☐ ☐
crime. Persons in custody for civil warrants
shall be segregated from persons charged
with a crime. Males and females shall be
confined separately from each other.
Juveniles shall not be confined with adults.
Juveniles are considered to be those
persons under the age of 18 years.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an CSM 2-07/040.05 Statutory Segregation and
established classification plan. 3-14/010.00 Custody Handling Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CSM 3-11/010.00 Juvenile Inmate
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Movement
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. The agency policy states, During the
movement of juvenile inmates Sheriff
Personnel need to be aware of their
surroundings and the public. In many courts,
there are no secure routes to a courtroom
☒ ☐ ☐ from the lockup, inmates must be moved
through public areas, sometimes moving
outside the building; therefore such
movements make Sheriff’s personnel
vulnerable to attack and potential escapes.
Sufficient deputies shall be used to protect
the public and prevent the escape of all
inmates.
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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 CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, Safety checks
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all shall be made and documented at least
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the every thirty (30) minutes. A safety check
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the activities required by shall be made every fifteen (15) minutes
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that when a cell contains other than general
includes the documentation and review of safety checks. population inmates, such as minors,
mentally ill inmates, or high-risk inmates.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSM Chapter 7 Inmate Classification/
Handling
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 1884
FACILITY NAME: LASD Long Beach Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/13/26
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH)
☒ ☐ ☐
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure
☒ ☐ ☐
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables
☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5)
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water
☒ ☐ ☐
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Holds no more than 16 inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
ceiling height of 8 feet or more ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☒ ☐ ☐
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
more ☐ ☒
☐
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § ☐ ☒
☐
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less ☐ ☒
☐
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☒
☐
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
☐ ☒
☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Is at least 160 square feet
☐ ☒
☐
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates
☐ ☒
☐
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations ☐ ☒
☐
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
☐ ☒
☐
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. ☒ ☐ ☐
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet ☒ ☐ ☐
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security ☒ ☐ ☐
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
maintaining fire and life safety, security, ☒ ☐ ☐
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality
☒ ☐ ☐
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
holding and staging cells. See regulation for ☒ ☐ ☐
calculations of urinal substitutions.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough ☒ ☐ ☐
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging
☒ ☐ ☐
and 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
water outlet (bubbler). ☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
☒ ☐ ☐
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
than 5 inches in on dimension. ☒ ☐ ☐
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate.
☒ ☐ ☐
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12) Located at the main entry, vehicle sallyport,
A secure weapons locker is located outside the and bailiff courtrooms entryways.
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual ☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) Holding cells (all cells) have smoke detector
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, covers that have openings larger than 3/16”.
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are Holding cells (all cells) have gaps from the
applicable to the facility type and construction date in ☐ ☒ ☐ ceiling to the light fixture.
the "comments" section.)
ADA grab bars have a gap/opening at both
ends of the grab bar. Located in all ADA cells.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 1884
FACILITY: LASD Governor G. Deukmejian Courthouse (Long Beach) TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/13/26
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
Basement
301A Holding 2008 1 (2) (2) 7’25”x 9’3”x 8’75” 1 1 1
Note: 48" bench.
304 Holding 2008 1 (2) (2) 5’10”x 8’4”x 8’75” 1 1 1
Note: 40" bench.
305 Holding 2008 1 (2) (2) 5’10”x 8’4”x 8’75” 1 1 1
Note: 40" bench.
400 A & B Holding 2008 2 (14) (28) 14’x 12’4”x 8’75” 2 2 2
Note: 268" benches each cell.
502 A & B Holding 2008 2 (14) (28) 14’x 12’4”x 8’75” 2 2 2
Note: 268" benches each cell.
532, 534,
Holding 2008 4 (2) (8) 7’4” x 6’4”x 8’75” 4 4 4
536, 538
Note: 36" bench each cell.
634 A, B, C
Holding 2008 4 (15) (60) 16’7”x 10’x 8’75” 4 4 4
& D
Note: 270" bench each cell
732 & 734 Holding 2008 2 (16) (32) 18’10”x 11’2”x 11’ 2 2 2
Note: 297" benches each cell.
736, 738,
Holding 2008 4 (8) (32) 7’4”x 12’ x 8’75” 4 4 4
832, 834
Note: 156" bench each cell.
837 A&B,
Holding 2008 4 (4) (16) 13’x 4’ x 8’75” 4 4 4
867 A&B
Note: 72" bench each cell.
933 A Holding 2008 1 (4) (4) 13’x 4’ x 8’75” 1 1 1
Note: 72" bench
933 B Holding 2008 1 (2) (2) 16’7”x 4’ x 8’75” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 48" bench
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit;"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.
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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
935 A&B;
939 A&B; Holding 2008 6 (4) (24) 12’8”x 4’x 8’5” 6 6 6
941 A&B
Note: 72" bench
967; 969 Holding 2008 2 (9) (18) 12’5”x 8’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 162" benches each
971 Holding 2008 1 (7) (7) 11’ x 7’11”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 126" benches
973 Holding 2008 1 (7) (7) 13’x 8’x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 134" benches
1st floor – Arraignment - E and F Core
1800,
Holding 2008 3 (16) (48) 18’x 11’11”x 8’5” 3 3 3
1805, 1850
Note: 306" benches each
1813,
1812,
1816,
1811,
1851, Holding 2008 10 (3) (30) 8’x 5’x 8’5” 10 10 10
1852,
1853,
1808,
1809, 1810
Note: 63" bench each, 2020-2022 Inspection cycle, 1812 &1813 being used for storage. 1811 & 1816 not being used.
G Core - 2nd Floor (Civil Court)
2653,
2654, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
2656, 2657
Note: 58" bench
2662 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
2664 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
G Core – 3rd Floor G Core (Civil Courts)
3853,
3854, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 8’x 5’x 8’5” 4 4 4
3856, 3857
Note: 58" bench; room number changed to reflect correct number. 2018-2020 Inspection cycle, cells are operational but not
being used.
3861 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit;"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.
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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
3864 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
G Core - 4th Floor
4853,
4854, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
4856, 4857
Note: 58" bench
4861 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
4864 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
D Core – 3rd Floor D Core
3653,
3654, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
3656, 3657
Note: 58" bench
3661 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
3664 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
D Core - 4th Floor
4653,
4654, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
4656, 4657
Note: 58" bench
4661 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
4664 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
D Core - 5th Floor
5653,
5654, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
5656, 5658
Note: 58" bench; room number changed to reflect correct number.
5661 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
5664 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit;"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.
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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
C Core – 2nd Floor C Core (added 2016-2018 inspection cycle)
2453,
2454, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
2456, 2457
Note: 58" bench
Note: 2018-2020 Inspection cycle: Previous reports listed 5th Floor G Core – These cells were never built, and this area is
Court Administration Offices. Section removed.
2461 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
2464 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
C Core - 3rd Floor
3453,
3454, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
3456, 3457
Note: 58" bench
3461 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
3464 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
C Core - 4th Floor
4453,
4454, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
4456, 4457
Note: 58" bench
4461 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
4464 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
C Core - 5th Floor
5453,
5454, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
5456, 5457
Note: 58" bench
5459 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench; room number changed to reflect correct number.
5464 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit;"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.
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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
B Core – 2nd Floor (added 2016-2018 inspection cycle)
2263,
2255, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
2260, 2257
Note: 58" bench; room number changed to reflect correct number.
2261 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
2264 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
B Core - 3rd Floor
3263,
3255, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
3260, 3257
Note: 58" bench; room number changed to reflect correct number.
3261 Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
3264 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
B Core - 4th Floor
4263,
4260, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
4261, 4264
Note: 58" bench
4255 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
4257 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
B Core - 5th Floor
5263,
5260, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
5261, 5257
Note: 58" bench
5255 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
5264 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit;"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.
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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
A Core - 5th Floor
5060,
5061, Holding 2008 4 (3) (12) 7’75”x 5’3” x 8’5” 4 4 4
5063, 5064
Note: 58" bench, 2020-2022 Cycle Cell, 5060 was being used for storage.
5055 A & B Holding 2008 2 (4) (8) 8’3”x 5’x 8’5” 2 2 2
Note: 72" bench
5057 Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 10’75”x 8’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA-equipped cell; 100" bench
Basement – Juvenile Holding (under the authority of Probation)
113A Holding 2008 1 (16) (48) 14’x 14’x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 340" bench
113B Holding 2008 1 (5) (5) 13’6”x 3’75”x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 98" bench
116A,
Holding 2008 2 (5) (5) 13’6”x 3’75”x 8’5” 1 1 1
116B
Note: 98" bench
207A,
Holding 2008 2 (8) (16) 13’6”x 7’3”x 8’5” 1 1 1
207B
Note: 145" bench in each
Note: LASE was completed during a follow-up visit from the 2014-2016 inspection on August 18, 2016. This was
remeasured and updated in 2020-2022 Cycle.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit;"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.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:2245
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
Hollywood Mental Health Court CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sergeant Reyes
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Rafael Gomez 04/08/26
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING adheres to the Court Services Manual (CSM)
and Custody Division Manual (CDM)
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall The agency policy states, Custodial
include, but not be limited to: personnel who are responsible for
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; supervising inmates in a court holding or
(b) jail operations liability; temporary holding facility shall complete eight
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (8) hours of specialized training. Such training
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life shall include, but not be limited:
safety; and, Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate segregation
(g) juvenile procedures; Emergency procedures and planning
(h) racial bias; and, Suicide prevention
(i) mental illness. Such training shall be completed when
practical, but in any event not more than six
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
months after the date of assigned
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
responsibility, or the effective date of these
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
regulations (CCR Title 15, 1024).
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Completion of the Jail Operations or Jail
relevant factors.
Supervisory Training course will fulfill the
above requirement.
All Sheriff personnel assigned to the lockup
shall complete "hot fire" training every two
years.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core The jail supplemental is completed directly
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ after the academy, before being assigned to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be the courthouse or jail facility.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional The Hollywood Courthouse conducts
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ Automated Personnel In-Service Training.
The roster provided meets the requirements
for this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation shall be on duty, which is immediately
and operation of the programs and activities required by available and accessible to inmates,
these regulations. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training. These Deputies
will not have any other duties which would
☒ ☐ ☐ conflict with the supervision and care of
inmates in case of an emergency (CCR Title
15, 1027). In lockup facilities that have a
control booth, there shall be a minimum of one
Deputy or CA in the booth at all times. Access
to the control booth shall be secured
whenever the movement of inmates takes
place.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
rosters and determined the agency is
compliant with this regulation
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
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 CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ rosters and determined the agency is
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
compliant with this regulation. There is always
a female deputy on duty.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff verified the information by
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing rosters provided by the
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency policy states, Personnel shall
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that conduct these checks by looking into
include, but are not limited to, the following: rooms/cells and shall look at the inmate(s) for
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being obvious signs of distress (e.g., bleeding,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly trauma, visible injury, choking, difficulty
through direct visual observation of all people held and breathing, discomfort, etc.). There should not
housed in the facility. be any doubt regarding an inmate’s condition;
personnel shall attempt to illicit a response
from the inmate. If unable to illicit a response
from the inmate, call for backup, as proper
☒ ☐ ☐ officer safety practices shall be observed at all
times. A supervisor shall be contacted, as well
as, medical staff, if needed.
Maximum visual supervision of inmates by
personnel is required. The viewports are to
remain uncovered at all times with the
exception when there is a need for separation
to preserve the identity of an inmate or during
tactical deputy operational issues. If it is
necessary to close or cover a view port, there
must a written approval from the Branch
Supervisor, Sergeant, or above.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
between safety checks.
The agency policy states, Safety checks shall
be made and documented at least every thirty
(30) minutes. A safety check shall be made
every fifteen (15) minutes when a cell
contains other than general population
inmates, such as minors, mentally ill inmates,
or high risk inmates. These safety checks
shall not be made at exact intervals. Random
☒ ☐ ☐ checks prevent the development of
predictable patterns of behavior on the part of
deputy personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. There are no safety or sobering cells located
at this facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSM 2-06/020.00 Routine Safety Checks
intervals.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from January 2025
☒ ☐ ☐ through March 2026. During the
documentation review, BSCC staff
determined that the agency complied with this
regulation.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: The agency policy states, Cell/Inmate
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Inspection Record (this form can be found in
check occurred; CSDNet “Forms”) shall be posted on each cell
door and shall be completed daily.
Information on each form shall be in ink and
include the name of the court lockup being
inspected, date, names of personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
assigned, time each safety check is made,
and the initials of the inspecting Deputy. The
actual time the safety check is made shall be
the time entered on the form. Do not write
inspections in advance or pre-print forms with
set times and then initial them every 30
minutes. Branch Supervisors shall make
random checks of cell inspection forms daily.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSM 2-06/020.05 Recording Inspections
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors’ review is completed every shift
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, in the Electronic-Uniform Daily Activity Log (e-
safety checks. UDAL) system and paper safety check logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be The agency policy states, At least one Deputy
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the shall be on duty, which is immediately
training standards established by the Board for general available and accessible to inmates,
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. whenever there is an inmate in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
There must be at least one female Deputy
available and accessible when there is a
female in custody and there must be at least
one Deputy on duty at all times who has had
fire and life safety training.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSM 2-01/025.00 Staffing
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal The agency policy states, Security personnel
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers shall render first aid and summon
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin paramedics, if needed. They shall continue to
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining render first aid until relieved by paramedics or
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe other competent authority. Security personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
and appropriate to do so. will maintain a current list of emergency
phone numbers.
Security personnel shall receive Basic First
Aid and CPR training and will be required to
attend in-service training to maintain
proficiency.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CSM 7-01/090.25 Training Records
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at
a central location and available for review. The agency policy states, The Training
☒ ☐ ☐ Lieutenant shall be responsible for the
maintenance of training and licensing
records, and the issuance of certificates.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide Intervention Kit
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne The agency policy states, The rescue
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. breathing mask is designed to provide
protection for the first aid responder against
communicable diseases during rescue
breathing. As a general review, the mask is
☒ ☐ ☐
placed over both the mouth and nose of the
victim, the responder than delivers air to the
victim by blowing into the tube portion of the
mask. The Kit also contains two cotton towels
which can be used as pressure bandages
against self-inflicted or accidental wounds.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they a Court Lockup
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely The agency policy states, When a Deputy
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
arrived. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐ him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill Inmate in
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the a Court Lockup
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CSM 4-04/060.00 Medical Emergency
medical responders are present when a person is
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD)
Court Services Manual (CSM) is the primary
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual for all court holdings in the county. In
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The addition to the CSM, the agency supplements
policy and procedures manual shall address all with the Custody Division Manual (CDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The CSM was last revised on December 22,
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
employees. The CDM was last reviewed on December 22,
2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
During the onsite inspection, personnel were
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
able to access CDM via the department
apply and has been deleted.
intranet.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSM 1-01/010.00 Court Services Areas of
following: Responsibility, Organizational Charts and
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Bureaus
communications.
The agency policy states, Court Services
Division consists of a total of five Bureaus:
Central, East, West, Civil Management and
Transportation. Each Bureau is commanded
by a Captain. Within each Bureau are divided
☒ ☐ ☐ into areas which are supervised by a
Lieutenants or Sergeants.
Court Services Area Lieutenants are
assigned to individual courts within their
respective Bureau of operation and perform
all of the required duties of a lieutenant,
including but not limited to performing as
Watch Commander for each of their assigned
courts.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSM 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys and 2-
administrator/manager. 01/040.10 Inspections Reports
The agency policy states, Thorough
inspections and surveys are conducted at
each court facility by the Security Operations
Unit to evaluate current security measures
and for detecting security hazards,
☒ ☐ ☐ discrepancies and needs, along with
recommendations for corrective action.
Maximum cooperation is solicited from tenant
departments to ensure recognition of problem
areas and setting up of procedures affecting
areas of mutual concern. These inspections
are ongoing to maintain a high level of
security awareness at each facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSM Volume 5 – Use of Force Reporting
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedures
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke LASD Policy Manual 3-10/080.00 -
☒ ☐ ☐
holds. Preventing Compressional and Positional
Asphyxia
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSM 2-06/030.05 Handcuffing and 2-
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CSM 1-02/030.00 Facility Closing Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Checks, 2-06/010.00 Searching, 7-01/030.00
contraband control, and key control. Key Control, 7-03/030.00 Courtline Loading
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Procedures, 1-06/050.00 Security Surveys,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and 2-01/040.10 Inspections Reports
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The Annual Security Review was completed
including security measures specific to prevention of on April 9, 2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CSM 2-03/025.00 Disturbances, 2-03/030.05
hostages; Hostages Policy, 2-11/050.00 Erroneous
☒ ☐ ☐ Release, and 2-03/040.00 Inmate
Escape/Erroneous Release
(C) mass arrests; CSM 2-03/035.00 Civil Disturbance
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; CSM 2-03/015.00 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CSM 1-04/050.00 Weapon and Safety
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment Storage and Control
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSM 2-07/040.00 Segregation of Inmates
The agency policy states, Segregation of
certain inmates may be either required by law
or necessary for the protection of inmates and
staff. Segregation includes physical, audio,
and visual separation from other inmates.
Segregation orders shall be complied with to
☒ ☐ ☐ the fullest extent possible with consideration
being given to the individual holding facilities
available.
It is the responsibility of lockup personnel to
ascertain which inmates require special
handling and supply the affected bailiff with
that information, along with a copy of the
Special Handling Card.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CDM 6-14/110.00 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act of 2003 (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CDM 3-04/025.55 PREA-Protection Against
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CDM 6-11/000.00 Inmate Release Policy
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all LASD Court Services Manual (CSM) and the
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Custody Division Manual (CDM)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act of 2003 (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified there are posted signs
privately report sexual abuse and sexual that inform facility personnel and those in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ custody on how to report sexual assault or
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CDM 3-04/025.00 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act of 2003 (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff verified there are posted signs in
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility. the public area that inform family or friends of
those in custody on how to report sexual
assault or sexual harassment.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency policy states, If personnel
prevention program developed by the facility suspects that an inmate may have suicidal
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health tendencies and is remanded by a court,
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, personnel shall notify the branch supervisor
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who and complete a Behavioral Observation and
present a suicide risk. Mental Health Referral Form (BOMHR), (SH-
The program shall include the following: L-407), sections 1 through 6, including the
circumstances narrative section on the
reverse side. The original BOMHR shall have
a Court Services Division reference number
and shall be attached to the inmate’s
transmittal. A copy of the original form shall be
retained at the originating court. An email
shall also be sent to the following expedite
groups: “IRC Inmate Expedites” for male
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and “CRDF (Female) Expedite” for
inmates. The email notifications shall include
an attachment of the BOMHR (SH-L-407). In
cases of inmate’s who are suicidal or who
attempt of suicide, court personnel shall
complete a Special Handling Request Form
(SH-J-181), that shall accompany the inmate.
A blue wristband with code “S” (Suicidal) shall
be placed on the inmate. Court personnel
shall conduct safety cell checks every fifteen
(15) minutes or more frequently by using the
Title 15 suicide cell inspection record. Cells
that are being used as a temporary holding
cell ( attorney interview cells), regardless of
having a constant visual of any inmate, shall
have a cell check form posted and completed
when occupied.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSM 2-01/015.00 Training
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐ The last suicide prevention training was held
on February 18, 2026.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSM 2-06/010.15 Search and Booking of
intake and prior to housing assignment. New Remands from Court and 3-14/040.00
☒ ☐ ☐
New Remands
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CDM 5-01/045.00 Inmate Handling – Specific
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Classification
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒
classification. This is done at the jail facility.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Inmate in a Court Lockup
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The agency policy states, Sheriff’s Court
Services personnel will complete a Behavioral
Observation and Mental Health Referral Form
(BOMHR) and forward to the jail’s mental
health, medical staff under the following
conditions: Court Services personnel obtains
information that indicates an inmate has
displayed obvious suicidal ideation.
The inmate exhibits unusual behavior that
☒ ☐ ☐ clearly manifests self-injurious behavior.
Personnel observes clear indication of mental
health crisis. An email shall also be sent to the
following expedite groups: “IRC Inmate
Expedites” for male inmates and “CRDF’s
IRC (Female) Expedite” for inmates. The
email notifications shall include an attachment
of the Behavioral Observation Mental Health
Report Form (SH-L-407). Pending transport,
such inmate will be under unobstructed visual
observation or subject to fifteen (15) minute
safety checks.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Handling Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
procedures. Inmates, CSM 2-06/025.00 Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention CSM 2-06/025.05 Suicide
Intervention Kit
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CDM 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death – Reporting
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Review Process
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Process
administrator, including the development of a corrective
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The agency policy states, This reporting and
administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ review policy applies to all inmate deaths,
both adult and juvenile, that occur in any court
facility under the direct control of Court
Services Division.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CDM 5-01/050.00 Handling of Suicidal
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The agency policy states, Each Branch
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Supervisor shall develop, prepare and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire implement, in conjunction with local fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ officials, a fire suppression plan in the BEC
which shall include, but not be limited to: Manual that includes provisions for regular
inspections of lockup areas, an evacuation
plan and a plan for the emergency housing of
inmates in case of fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ The fire suppression pre-plan was completed
Regulations Section 1029); on April 14, 2026.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CSM 2-03/000.05 Emergency Equipment and
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that information is
recorded daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire inspection was completed on July
22, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSM 2-03/010.00 Fire Suppression Plans
people in the case of fire. and 2-03/020.00 Evacuations/Building
Closure
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons in custody will be returned to the
nearest available jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical The agency policy states, All incidents
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee involving an inmate shall be classified
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other according to the following definitions. This
person. information shall, when required, be reported
to Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau through
appropriate Bureau Headquarters. These
classifications have been defined by the
Custody Division for all facilities where
inmates are handled. Deputies shall not
impose discipline on inmates in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities. If an inmate creates a disturbance
while in the court holding facility, complete an
Inmate Incident Report (Refer to IRTS).
Forward a copy to the watch commander
where the inmate is housed for disposition.
Make a notation in the Uniform Daily Activity
(UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
CDM 7-06/030.00 Inmate Assault Reporting
BSCC staff reviewed incident reports from
last year. All reviewed reports meet the
requirements of this section.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSM 2-06/040.05 Inmate Incidents, 4-
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the 04/085.00 Reporting Situations, and 7-
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. 03/110.00 Inmate Incident Reports
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSM 2-05/040.00 Inmate Deaths and 2-
05/040.15 Reporting and Review Process for
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy an Inmate Death
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
The agency policy states, Within forty eight
(48) hours following an inmate death, CCSB
shall send a facsimile and/or email of the
completed/approved form to the concerned
Custody Services Division Chief(s) and the
following entities:
United States Department of Justice (all
☒ ☐ ☐ concerned offices)
California State Department of Justice
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Office of County Counsel
Risk Management Bureau
Jail Mental Health Services
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) (when applicable) CCSB personnel
will maintain a current notification list
containing the preferred methods of contact
for the above entities. A copy of the
notification shall be retained in the Executive
Inmate Death Review file at CCSB.
Personnel from CCSB are responsible for
reviewing and tracking all in-custody inmate
deaths, including suicides.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Review Process
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff The agency policy states, CCSB shall
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct a death review within seven (7)
working days and again within thirty (30)
working days, excluding weekends and
holidays, after an inmate’s death to share
additional findings and discuss the status of
any corrective or preventive actions taken
since the previous review. The OIG shall be
invited to each review.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Review Process
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
Penal Code. Review Process
The initial review report shall contain the following CDM 2-00/070.00 Custody Compliance and
information: Sustainability Bureau (CCSB)-Inmate Death
(1) Demographic information Reviews and Serious Self-Injurious
(A) Full name of the decedent Behavior/Suicidal Inmate Reviews and CDM
(B) Date of birth 4-10/050.00 Inmate Death- Reporting and
(C) Date of death Review Process
(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 CSM 2-05/040.15 Reporting and Review
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect Process for an Inmate Death
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 CDM 6-09/130.00 Death of Juveniles While
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Detained
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations. The agency policy states, When a juvenile
dies while in custody, we are required to
submit a written report of death to the
California Attorney General, Department of
Justice. A copy of this report shall be
forwarded to:
California Corrections and Standards
Authority
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
Classification/Handling
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to The agency policy states, The Inmate
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Reception Center (IRC) is responsible for
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and developing and implementing a written
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated classification plan designed to properly assign
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while inmates to housing and activities, according
confined at the facility, and the separation of such to the categories of sex, age, criminal
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court sophistication, seriousness of crime,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive, and other such
criteria, as will provide for the safety of
inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSM Chapter 7 – Inmate
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification/Handling
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Per the agency, IRC is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A written classification plan.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, If during the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require completion of the Los Angeles County Unified
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Arrestee Medical Screening Form (SH-R-
medical evaluation is completed 422), an inmate or court remand reveals
he/she has or has had a communicable
disease, including, but not limited to:
tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease,
☒ ☐ ☐
HIV/AIDS or other special medical problem
identified in Title 17, 2500, he/she shall be
segregated and housed in a separate holding
area. If there is any question about whether or
not an inmate has a communicable disease,
the inmate shall be treated as if they have the
disease. Lockup personnel shall immediately
advise the Branch Supervisor, who shall
contact Medical Services, Custody Division.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSM Chapter 5 -Medical Care/Screening and
made of the person being booked as to whether the 2-05/015.00 Medical Segregation/ Isolation
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of BSCC staff reviewed intake medical
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ questions presented to court remands and
other special medical problem identified by the health found the questions meet the requirements of
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical this section.
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated The agency policy states, When a Deputy
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of observes that an inmate is sick, injured, or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. appears to be mentally ill, the Deputy shall
immediately contact the branch supervisor. If
the inmate requires immediate medical
attention, call the paramedics. If the inmate is
in an occupied cell, do not attempt to move
☒ ☐ ☐
him or her without adequate backup. With
adequate assistance, and if additional holding
areas are available, move any other inmates
to another cell. Do not move a severely
injured inmate. If sufficient cells are not
available to move other inmates, additional
security will be required when treating a sick,
injured, or mentally ill inmate. A supervisor
shall respond to the lockup to provide control
of the situation.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Mentally Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSM 2-05/035.00 Sick/Injured/Mentally Ill
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Inmate in a Court Lockup and 7-03/010.55
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Mentally Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CSM 2-07/015.05 Requests for Special
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Handling Classification
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The agency policy states, Each Court Service
develop and implement policies and procedures for the facility shall provide for the administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ segregation of inmates who are determined to
be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
from other inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: CSM 2-07/040.10 Administrative Segregation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of The agency policy states, Each Court Service
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of facility shall provide for the administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility segregation of inmates who are determined to
staff. be prone to escape, prone to assault staff or
other inmates, or likely to need protection
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
from other inmates, if such administrative
been deleted.
segregation is determined necessary for the
welfare of the inmates and/or staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative segregation at court holding
facilities shall consist of separate and secure
housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges, other than is
necessary to obtain the objective of protecting
inmates and staff. Any administrative
segregation of an inmate at a court holding
facility shall be noted in the Uniform Daily
Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CDM 5-03/020.00 Medical and Mental Health
Procedures Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The agency policy states, Pursuant to The
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Minimum Standards for Local Detention
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Facilities, Title 15, section 1206,
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ "Medical/Mental Health Care Procedures
developmental disabilities. Manual," Correctional Health Services (CHS),
in cooperation with the unit commanders,
shall develop, in writing, a Medical/Mental
Health Procedures Manual, which shall be
reviewed and updated at least annually.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CDM 6-06/030.00 Developmentally Disabled
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of This happens at the county jail.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, The Safety Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement shall only be used when other less restrictive
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which they will be ineffective in controlling the
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person inmate. Prior approval shall be obtained from
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do a supervisor at the permanent rank of
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant or above and a Sergeant shall be
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated present during the inmate’s placement in the
people for security reasons. The facility manager may chair, except in exigent circumstances. It is
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure
restraints to responsible health care staff. that the entire procedure is videotaped.
Without exception, all inmates placed in the
Safety Chair shall be expedited to their final
destination.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; The agency policy states, The following
criteria shall apply in each incident when an
inmate is secured in the Safety Chair: The
inmate shall remain in continual, direct visual
contact at all times by designated personnel.
Twice every 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes
☒ ☐ ☐ apart), designated personnel shall check the
inmate and document any comments
regarding the health and physical condition of
the inmate. All components shall be physically
checked to ensure they are properly secured
and present no obvious physical signs of
circulatory restrictions to the inmate’s
extremities.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
The agency policy states, Inmates secured in
the Safety Chair shall not be denied food,
water or beverages, prescribed medications
or access to a bathroom, unless there is
☒ ☐ ☐ substantial cause to do so. If there is
compelling and substantial justification for
denying an inmate secured in the Safety Chair
any of the above listed items or services, the
Area Lieutenant or above, shall be notified
and concur with such denial.
(5) exercising of extremities. CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment The agency policy states, The use of the
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety Chair is intended for short term
security and control of inmates identified as
violent, self-destructive, a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or a high security risk.
The Safety Chair shall not be used as
punishment or harassment. This is not a
medically ordered restraint device; but rather,
a security restraint device as noted in Title 15,
Section 1058 - Use of Restraint Devices.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
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 CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed The agency policy states, Safety Chair shall
ineffective. only be used when other less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
alternatives have failed or it is apparent that
they will be ineffective in controlling the
inmate.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or The agency policy states, Prior approval shall
responsible health care staff; continued retention be obtained from a supervisor at the
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. permanent rank of Sergeant or above, and a
Sergeant shall be present during the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placement in the chair, except in exigent
circumstances. It is the responsibility of the
supervisor to ensure that the entire procedure
is videotaped. Without exception, all inmates
placed in the Safety Chair shall be expedited
to their final destination.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. The agency policy states, A medical opinion
on placement and retention shall be
conducted by medical personnel within one
☒ ☐ ☐ hour of the inmate being placed in the Safety
Chair.
The agency did not have any chair
placements within the rating cycle.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
four hours of placement.
The agency policy states, An inmate shall
receive a medical assessment within four
hours of being placed in a Safety Chair. A
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be conducted by a
medical professional, and the evaluation
documents shall be attached to the Safety
Chair log.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to The agency policy states, Twice every 30
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated minutes (at least 15 minutes apart),
person. Such observation shall be documented. designated personnel shall check the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and document any comments regarding the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area health and physical condition of the inmate.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from The agency policy states, If an inmate has
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐ been in a Safety Chair for eight hours, the
to a medical facility for further evaluation. inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. The agency policy states, If an inmate is held
in the Safety Chair for a two hour period, it is
required that the inmate be removed from the
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Chair for a minimum of thirty (30)
minutes prior to any subsequent application
(unless exigent circumstances as noted
above, or the inmate is in trial as noted
above).
(11) All events and information related to the CSM 2-06/045.05 Safety Chair
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent The agency policy states, It is the
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ the entire procedure is videotaped.
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy states, Pursuant to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and California Penal Code section 3407, the
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant following policies and procedures shall be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the adhered to: All pregnant inmates shall only be
policy shall include reference to the following: handcuffed with their hands in front of their
body; no waist chains shall be used. In
addition, leg irons or any other leg restraint
device such as the "Ripp Hobble", shall not be
used on pregnant inmates at any time; A
pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, sha l not be restrained
by the waist, ankles, or both, unless deemed
necessary for the safety and security of the
inmate, the staff, or the public; Restraints sha
l be removed when a medical professional
who is currently responsible for the medical
☒ ☐ ☐ care of a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary; This section
shall not be interpreted to require restraints in
a case where restraints are not required
pursuant to a statute, regulation, or
correctional facility policy; Upon confirmation
of an inmate’s pregnancy by medical staff, the
inmate shall e advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
pregnant inmates, including, but not limited to:
the provisions of this section, P.C. 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies; For the purposes of this
section, 3407 PC, "inmate" means an adult or
juvenile who is incarcerated in a state or local
correctional facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
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 incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person 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 an incarcerated person’s CSM 3-14/020.05 Handcuffing
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSM 2-06/055.00 Communications With
Inmates and 2-06/060.00 Inmates Use Of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Phones
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. The agency policy states, Inmates shall be
Such access shall consist of: allowed to communicate with the attorney
representing them, a bonds person or
☒ ☐ ☐ diplomatic and consular officials. If the court
so orders, permission shall be granted to
attorneys to confer in private with their clients
if facilities are available which provide inmate
security. No other person shall be allowed to
visit an inmate in a court facility except on
direct orders of the judge.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSM 2-08/020.05 Audio Recording
The agency policy states, Audio recordings of
inmates in secured areas designated and
marked as attorney rooms are prohibited
except by court order or emergent
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances (e.g., cell extraction of
uncooperative inmate, medical emergency,
etc.). Audio recordings in satellite lockup
areas of attorney/client communications are
prohibited absent a court order.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSM 2-04/015.00 Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The agency policy states, The cleanliness of
The facility administrator shall develop written policies a lockup area is the responsibility of lockup
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable personnel. Various county and/or contract
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the maintenance personnel may be used to clean
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule a facility. It is essential that each Branch
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and develop local cleaning and maintenance
☒ ☐ ☐
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices schedules. These schedules will include, but
which may be found. not be limited to a daily, weekly and monthly
cleaning procedure.
BSCC staff walked through the entire holding
facility. Maintenance and janitorial services
are contracted through the court.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING 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: 2245
FACILITY NAME: Hollywood Mental Health Court – Los Angeles County FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: Pre-78:
☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/08/26
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding, and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. Holding Cells 110-125 are under the 2017 Title
A temporary holding cell or room shall: 24 Requirements. All other cells were not
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐ inspected because they were constructed
of floor area per inmate; prior to 1978.
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 Holding Cells 110-125 are all single-inmate
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ cells.
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 This is a Court Holding Facility and does not
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates hold inmates over 12 hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
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 bar cutters, 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.
☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
1231.2.24 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.
1231.2.26 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.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
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.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒
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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 wastewater from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
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 This is a court facility and does not operate at
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☐ ☐ ☒ night.
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.
1231.3.10 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. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. There are gun lockers located outside the
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the entrance to secure areas.
☒ ☐ ☐
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) Holding Cells 110-125 are under the 2017 Title
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 24 Requirements. All other cells were not
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific inspected because they were constructed
☒ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☐ prior to 1978.
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 2245
FACILITY: Hollywood Mental Health Court TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rafael Gomez DATE: 04/08/26
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
110-111 Holding 2017 2 (1) (2) 7’6” x 5’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 30”
112-113 Holding 2017 2 (1) (2) 7’6” x 7’9” x 9’ 1 1 1
ADA Cells – Bench: 48”
114-121 Holding 2017 8 (1) (8) 7’x 6’1” x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 30”
122-125 Holding 2017 4 (1) (4) 7’6” x 5’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
Bench: 30”
*NOTE: The following are not rated in accordance the Title 24, §6031.4(b)
101 Holding Pre-78 1 (6) (6) 17’6” x 9’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench 113”
102 Holding Pre-78 1 (5) (5) 9’ x 14’3” x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench 103”
103 Holding Pre-78 1 (12) (12) 12’ x 10’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Benches 240”
104 Holding Pre-78 1 (3) (3) 7’6” x 9’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench 56”
105 Holding Pre-78 1 (3) (3) 7’6” x 9’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench 56”
201 Holding Pre-78 1 (7) (7) 9’4” x 11’3” x 8’ 1 1 1
Benches: 145”
202 Holding Pre-78 1 (6) (6) 9’4” x 8’6” x 8’ 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.
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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
Bench: 110”
203 Holding Pre-78 1 (6) (6) 9’4” x 8’6” x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench: 112”
204 Holding Pre-78 1 (5) (5) 9’5” x 13’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
Bench: 102”
Title 24:
6031.4. (a) For the purpose of this title, “local detention facility” means any city, county, city and county, or regional facility
used for the confinement for more than 24 hours of adults, or of both adults and minors, but does not include that portion of
a facility for the confinement of both adults and minors which is devoted only to the confinement of minors.
(b) In addition to those provided for in subdivision (a), for the purposes of this title, “local detention facility” also includes any
city, county, city and county, or regional facility, constructed on or after January 1, 1978, used for the confinement, regardless
of the length of confinement, of adults or of both adults and minors, but does not include that portion of a facility for the
confinement of both adults and minors which is devoted only to the confinement of minors.
*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.
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