BSCC
Los Angeles Bell Gardens PD Inspection Rpt 20-22 I (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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January 18, 2023
Scott Fairfield, Chief of Police
Bell Gardens Police Department
7100 Garfield Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF BELL GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT TYPE I
JAIL FACILITY, 6031 PC & 209 WIC
Dear Chief Fairfield:
On November 14, 2022 staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
conducted the biennial inspection of your agency’s Type I Jail Facility.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance
with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24,
California Code of Regulations (CCR). In addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring
pursuit to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title
15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards for the facility; the Physical
Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design of the facility; the Living Area Space
Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility.
Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine
compliance.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections
that would also include documentation of corrections made following the inspection. This file
should be the first point of reference when preparing for all future inspections.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Department and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1).
Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Department
and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Local
inspection reports are forwarded to your department under a separate cover. The fire and local
health inspections are current.
Scott Fairfield
Chief of Police
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Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety 08/04/2022
Medical and Mental Health 12/01/2022
Environmental Health 12/01/2022
Nutrition 12/01/2022
BSCC INSPECTION
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to
the applicable regulations included in Title 15, CCR1. There was no noncompliance noted.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant. We found no items of noncompliance.
Please refer to the Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance
The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with JJDPA. Secure and nonsecure
youth are held in the juvenile area which is outside the jail facility.
12 months of Juvenile Detention Logs were reviewed. One nonsecure youth was detained for
10 hours. The livescan system was down and did not reboot for several hours. The county
Juvenile Hall would not accept any youth without a livescan report and a Department of Justice
record.
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This concludes our inspection report for the 2020-2022 biennial inspection cycle of the Bell
Gardens Police Department’s Type I Jail Facility. If you should have any questions, please
contact me at (916) 956-5968 or email at michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
1 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC
staff do not “approve” policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies
should seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for
such evaluation.
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Scott Fairfield
Chief of Police
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MICHAEL BUSH
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: City Manager, City of Bell Gardens*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles*
Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles*
* Complete copies of this inspection are available at www.bscc.ca.gov
1950 Los Angeles Bell Gardens PD I LTR 20-22
TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 1950
FACILITY NAME: Bell Gardens Police Department FACILITY TYPE: I
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Jail Supervisor Katheryn Astudillo
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 11/14/2022
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 900.12 Department Manual
The Police Department is a Standards and
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Training for Corrections (STC) participating
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type agency. Compliance with sections related to
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the training (with the exception of 1021) is
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in determined by an annual audit of training
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the ☒ ☐ ☐ records.
date of assignment.
All presently employed custody officers
have successfully completed the
Corrections Officer Core Course.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully 900.12 Department Manual
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Jail Supervisor was created in 2022.
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
☐ ☐ ☒
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III Jail Supervisor was created in 2022.
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the Completed the Core and supervisory
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, course.
☐ ☐ ☒
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Jail Manager has completed MACC, STC
Management, ACA.
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management
☒ ☐ ☐
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
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 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 900.12 Department Manual
Agency certifies that all relevant staff are
With the exception of any year that a core training current in recurring training.
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody ☒ ☐ ☐
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 900.3.3 Department Manual
BSCC reviewed a variety of logs, booking
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in jackets, incident reports and intake
each local detention facility to ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ questionnaires. We noted no indication that
implementation and operation of the programs and staffing was inadequate.
activities required by these regulations.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be 900.3.3 Department Manual
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local 1.06 Jail Manual
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
detention facility who shall be immediately available ☒ ☐ ☐
and accessible to inmates in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties 1.06 Jail Manual
which would conflict with the supervision and care of
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, 900.3.2 Department Manual
there shall be at least one female employee who shall
be immediately available and accessible to such
☒ ☐ ☐
females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of 900.8 Department Manual
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at
☒ ☐ ☐
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 900.3.2 Department Manual
1.07 Jail Manual
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly BSCC reviewed security check logs and
through direct visual observation of all inmates. There ☒ ☐ ☐ found them complete and timely.
shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between
safety checks.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation 900.8 Department Manual
of routine safety checks. Policy mandates half hourly checks.
☒ ☐ ☐
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 900.12 Department Manual
2.00 Jail Manual
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever
there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at least
☒ ☐ ☐
one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and
life safety.
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least 900.12 Department Manual
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety 2.00 Jail Manual
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff receive localized fire and life safety
procedural training during orientation.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Located in Jail, Watch Commander Office,
and online.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply
and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and
III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Located in Jail, Watch Commander Office,
communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ and online.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Policy on the use of force. 1.12 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 1.13 Jail Manual
including the restraint of pregnant inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 1.09 Jail Manual
received inmates for release per Penal Code
sections 849(b)(2) and 853.6, and any other such
☒ ☐ ☐
processes as the facility administrator is empowered
to use.
(6) Security and control including: 1.09 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, 1.09 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, 1.09 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(C) contraband control, and, 1.09 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) key control. 1.09 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 1.09 Jail Manual
review, evaluate, and make a record of security
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 2.02.4 Jail Manual
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 2.07 Jail Manual
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐
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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(C) mass arrests;
☐ ☐ ☒
(D) natural disasters; 2.08 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment;
and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 2.09 Jail Manual
ammunition, chemical agents, and related
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. 3.19 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Segregation of Inmates. 1.03 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual 902 Department Manual
abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 902 Department Manual
respond to retaliation against any staff or inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
after reporting any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 902.2 Department Manual
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not
be limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately
report sexual abuse and sexual harassment,
☒ ☐ ☐
retaliation by other inmates or staff for reporting
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff
neglect or violation of responsibilities that may
have contributed to such incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 902.2 Department Manual
community members, and other interested third-
parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 3.19 Jail Manual
The facility will not detain prisoners who are
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide a suicide risk, as evaluated by the
prevention program developed by the facility classification and medical form.
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority ☒ ☐ ☐
and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and These types of prisoners will be transferred
provide treatment to those inmates who present a to an appropriate facility.
suicide risk. The program shall include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have 3.19 Jail Manual
direct contact with inmates. All facility staff members who are
responsible for supervising inmates shall
☒ ☐ ☐ have received initial and annual training on
suicide risk identification, prevention, and
intervention.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 3.19 Jail Manual
intake and prior to housing assignment. All inmates shall undergo medical and
☒ ☐ ☐ mental health screening during the intake
process.
(c)Provisions facilitating communication among 3.19 Jail Manual
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical
☐ ☐ ☒
and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of 3.19 Jail Manual
suicide. ☐ ☐ ☒
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 3.19 Jail Manual
☐ ☐ ☒
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies 3.19 Jail Manual
and procedures. ☐ ☐ ☒
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(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 3.19 Jail Manual
attempts. Following a suicide attempt, staff should
initiate a medical emergency response and
☐ ☐ ☒ initiate and continue appropriate life-saving
measures until relieved by qualified health
care professionals.
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides 3.19 Jail Manual
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 2.02.4 Jail Manual
The Jail Manager shall, in cooperation with
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility the local fire department or other qualified
administrator shall consult with the local fire department entities, develop a plan for responding to a
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire fire.
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 2.02.4 Jail Manual
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on 2.02.4 Jail Manual
a monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection
☒ ☐ ☐
record;
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2.02.4 Jail Manual
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Last inspection: 08/04/2022
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 2.02.4 Jail Manual
Posted.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates will be transported to the county jail.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the 2.02.4 Jail Manual
case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1.01 Jail Manual
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
demographics accounting system which reflects the
☒ ☐ ☐
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-
sentenced inmates by categories of male, female and
juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with 1.01 Jail Manual
applicable inmate demographic information as
☒ ☐ ☐
described in the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS 5.01 Jail Manual
It shall be the responsibility of the Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV Bureau to maintain records on all persons
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for who have been committed or assigned to
the maintenance of individual inmate records which this facility.
shall include, but not be limited to, intake information,
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property receipts, commitment papers, court BSCC reviewed a sampling of inmate
orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical records and noted that all expected
orders issued by the responsible physician and staff documents were consistently present.
response, and non-medical information regarding
disabilities and other limitations.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 5.01 Jail Manual
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at All inmate records and data maintained in an
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities electronic format shall be accessible only
with which it contracts for the confinement of its through a login/password-protected system
inmates. The data collected shall include, at a capable of documenting by name, date, and
minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting time any person who has accessed the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1) (federal information. The Jail Manager shall be
survey on sexual violence). responsible for working with the information
technology personnel to ensure the security
of the data and to develop and maintain a
copy of the security plan.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 900.5.8 Department Manual
Written reports are required in all of the
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies following situations on the appropriate
and procedures for the maintenance of written records department-approved form unless otherwise
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ approved by a supervisor.
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an
employee or inmate of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 900.5.8 Department Manual
involved, a description of the incident, the actions
☒ ☐ ☐
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 900.5.8 Department Manual
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to Reports are due at the end of shift. There
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or his/her designee. were no major incidents reports to review.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Jail Manual and Department Manual
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐
government agencies, and to the news media. The
public and inmates shall have available for review the
following material:
(a) The State Corrections Standards Authority Jail Manual and Department Manual
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as available upon request.
☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as Jail Manual and Department Manual
specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Rules are distributed at orientation.
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) 1062, Visiting 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1.04 Jail Manual
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(12) 1071, Voting 1.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
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(13) 1072, Religious Observance No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline No sentenced inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 1.04 Jail Manual
☐ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 900.9 Department Manual
1.10 Jail Manual
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. A review team comprised of the Chief of
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Police or designee, the health administrator,
administrator, shall develop written policy and the responsible physician, and other health
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of care and supervision staffs who were
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review ☒ ☐ ☐ relevant to the incident shall conduct a
team shall include the facility administrator and/or the review of the incident. This review shall
facility manager, the health administrator, the occur within 30 days of the incident and shall
responsible physician and other health care and review the appropriateness of clinical care;
supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. whether changes to policies, procedures, or
practices are warranted; and to identify
issues that require further study.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 900.9 Department Manual
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to 1.10 Jail Manual
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor 900.9 Department Manual
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, 1.10 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 900.9 Department Manual
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the 1.10 Jail Manual
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☒ ☐ ☐
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from 900.9 Department Manual
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar 1.10 Jail Manual
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
☒ ☐ ☐
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 1.0 Jail Manual
All arrestees shall be screened prior to
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, booking to ensure the arrestee is medically
or III facility shall develop and implement a written acceptable for admission and that all arrest
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates or commitment paperwork is present to
to housing units and activities according to the qualify the arrestee for booking.
categories of sex, age, criminal sophistication,
seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health All intake staff are Core trained.
needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being
sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria
☒ ☐ ☐
which will provide for the safety of the inmates and staff.
Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to
the extent possible within the limits of the available
number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on
objective criteria and include receiving screening
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel,
and a record of each inmate's classification level,
housing restrictions, and housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall 1.00 Jail Manual
establish and implement a classification system which
will include the use of classification officers or a
classification committee in order to properly assign
inmates to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of
as much information as is available about the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
and from the inmate and shall provide for a channel of
appeal by the inmate to the facility administrator or
designee. An inmate who has been sentenced to more
than 60 days may request a review of his classification
plan no more often than 30 days from his last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a 1.0 Jail Manual
housing area for male or female inmates, and in All prisoners housed with others shall be
making other housing and programming assignments, classified for holding purposes. BSCC staff
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis reviewed 8 months of inmate’s classification
whether a placement would ensure the inmate's health and medical screening forms. All forms
☒ ☐ ☐
and safety, and whether the placement would present were complete and ensure the inmate's
management or security problems. An inmate's own health and safety.
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be
given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.3.1 Department Manual
3.20 Jail Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This type of prisoner will be transported to
responsible physician, shall develop written policies the county jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures specifying those symptoms that
require segregation of an inmate until a medical
evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 900.3.1 Department Manual
made of the person being booked as to whether or not 3.20 Jail Manual
he/she has or has had any communicable diseases,
All intake staff are Core trained.
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
Reviewed intake screening form.
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the booking
form and/or screening device.
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1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 3.01 Jail Manual
This type of prisoner will be transported to
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the the county jail.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally
disordered inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is 3.01 Jail Manual
not readily available, an inmate shall be considered
mentally disordered for the purpose of this section if he
or she appears to be a danger to himself/herself or
others or if he/she appears gravely disabled.
☐ ☐ ☒
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the
next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the 3.01 Jail Manual
safety of the inmate or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 1.03 Jail Manual
Any inmate that falls under this category will
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator be transported as soon as possible to a Los
shall develop written policies and procedures which Angeles County Jail Facility.
provide for the administrative segregation of inmates
who are determined to be prone to: promote activity or
behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility
operations; demonstrate influence over other inmates,
including influence to promote or direct action or
behavior that is criminal in nature or disruptive to the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of other inmates or facility staff, as
well as to the safe operation of the facility; escape;
assault, attempted assault, or participation in a
conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates or facility
staff; or likely to need protection from other inmates, if
such administrative segregation is determined to be
necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate 1.03 Jail Manual
and secure housing but shall not involve any other
deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the ☐ ☐ ☒
objective of protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL No Safety Cell.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who
☐ ☐ ☒
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures governing safety cell use and may
☐ ☐ ☒
delegate authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to
a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
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A medical assessment shall be completed within a
maximum of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or
☐ ☐ ☒
at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued
retention every 24 hours thereafter. ☐ ☐ ☒
The facility manager, designee or responsible health
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff
☐ ☐ ☒
on placement and retention, which shall be secured
within 12 hours of placement.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least
twice every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
documented.
Procedures shall be established to assure
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or
be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,”
to provide for their personal privacy unless specific
☐ ☐ ☒
identifiable risks to the inmate's safety or to the security
of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 900.8.1 Department Manual
3.05.2 Jail Manual
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section If the inmate(s) is too inebriated or medically
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who fragile to be admitted to our jail, they will be
are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately transported to a medical facility
due to their state of intoxication and pursuant to written for evaluation before booking.
policies and procedures developed by the facility
administrator.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell 900.8.1 Department Manual
as they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3.05.2 Jail Manual
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell 900.8.1 Department Manual
over six hours without an evaluation by a medical staff 3.05.2 Jail Manual
person or an evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to
In no case will an inmate(s) remain in the
written medical procedures in accordance with section ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell over (6) six hours without a
1213 of these regulations, to determine whether the
physical status evaluation by the Watch
prisoner has an urgent medical problem.
Commander.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 900.8.1 Department Manual
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. 3.05.2 Jail Manual
If after 6 hours it has been determined the
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate has not sobered up and can be
moved into another cell to await processing,
the inmate shall be taken to the hospital.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in 900.8.1 Department Manual
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every 3.05.2 Jail Manual
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
BSCC staff reviewed 12 months of inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐ placements in the sobering cell. All
observation logs were inside the required
regulation time limit.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INMATES 3.02 Jail Manual
This type of prisoner will be transported to
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the the county jail.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled
inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the 3.02 Jail Manual
regional center on any inmate suspected or confirmed
to be developmentally disabled for the purposes of
☐ ☐ ☒
diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 hours of such
determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 900.6 Department Manual
1.13 Jail Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the For the purpose of these regulations,
responsible physician, shall develop written policies restraints will not be used in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for the use of restraint devices and
may delegate authority to place an inmate in restraints
to a responsible health care staff.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this 900.6 Department Manual
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the 1.13 Jail Manual
following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒
acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 900.6 Department Manual
medical/mental health referral; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation 900.6 Department Manual
equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
protective housing of restrained persons; 900.6 Department Manual
☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 900.6 Department Manual
☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
exercising of extremities. 900.6 Department Manual
☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or 900.6 Department Manual
as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who 900.6 Department Manual
display behavior which results in the destruction of 1.13 Jail Manual
property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others. Restraint devices include any devices
which immobilize an inmate's extremities and/or
prevent the inmate from being ambulatory. ☐ ☐ ☒
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it
appears less restrictive alternatives would be
ineffective in controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the 900.6 Department Manual
approval of the facility manager, the facility watch 1.13 Jail Manual
commander, responsible health care staff; continued ☐ ☐ ☒
retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be 900.6 Department Manual
secured within one hour from the time of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
A medical assessment shall be completed within four 900.6 Department Manual
hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1.13 Jail Manual
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If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 900.6 Department Manual
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate 1.13 Jail Manual
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight
☐ ☐ ☒
hours, the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for
further evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least 900.6 Department Manual
twice every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints 1.13 Jail Manual
are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and
☐ ☐ ☒
well-being of the inmate. Such observation shall be
documented.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed 900.6 Department Manual
alone or in a specified housing area for restrained 1.13 Jail Manual
inmates which makes provisions to protect the inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use 900.6 Department Manual
of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when 1.13 Jail Manual
☐ ☐ ☒
used to restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 900.6.1 Department Manual
3.15.5 Jail Manual
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints will not be used on inmates who
responsible physician, shall develop written policies are known to be pregnant unless based on
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on an individualized determination that
pregnant inmates. In accordance with Penal Code restraints are reasonably necessary for the
☒ ☐ ☐
3407 the policy shall include reference to the following: legitimate safety and security needs of the
inmate, the staff, or the public. Should
restraints be necessary, the restraints shall
be the least restrictive available and the
most reasonable under the circumstances.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 900.6.1 Department Manual
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, 3.15.5 Jail Manual
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ For the purpose of this regulation, restraints
will not be used in the facility.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 900.6.1 Department Manual
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the 3.15.5 Jail Manual
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 900.6.1 Department Manual
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a 3.15.5 Jail Manual
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor,
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she 900.6.1 Department Manual
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards 3.15.5 Jail Manual
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 337.5 Department Manual
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, The prisoners will be transported to the
IMPRESSIONS county medical facility after the department
obtains a warrant.
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force ☒ ☐ ☐
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb
or palm print impressions from individuals who are
required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
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(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 337.5 Department Manual
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and ☐ ☐ ☒
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded 337.5 Department Manual
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts
to secure voluntary compliance shall be
documented and include an advisement of the
☐ ☐ ☒
legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
sample or impression and the consequences of
refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 337.5 Department Manual
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty.
The authorization shall include information that reflects
the fact that the offender was asked to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒
requisite specimen, sample, or impression and
refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 337.5 Department Manual
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency
for the length of time required by statute. ☐ ☐ ☒
Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a
criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1062 VISITING 900.5.11 Department Manual
1.15 Jail Manual
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written
policies and procedures for inmate visiting which shall ☒ ☐ ☐
provide for as many visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow.
(b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall 900.5.11 Department Manual
develop and implement written policies and 1.15 Jail Manual
procedures to allow visiting for non-sentenced
detainees. The policies and procedures will include a
☒ ☐ ☐
schedule to assure that non-sentenced detainees will
be afforded a visit no later than the calendar day
following arrest.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 900.5.11 Department Manual
section shall include provision for visitation by minor 1.15 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
children of the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 900.5.11 Department Manual
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the 1.15 Jail Manual
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☒
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 900.5.11 Department Manual
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video 1.15 Jail Manual
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 900.5.11 Department Manual
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 1.15 Jail Manual
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person
☐ ☐ ☒
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
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(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation 900.5.11 Department Manual
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote 1.15 Jail Manual
video visitation per week shall be offered free of ☐ ☐ ☒
charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: 7 Days a week
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Barrier visiting room
Visitation hours; 11am-6pm
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, 11am-1pm & 4pm-6pm
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. On-going investigation, security of the
administration
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1.22.2 Jail Manual
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate correspondence which
provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an 1.22.2 Jail Manual
inmate may send or receive; Inmates are not housed long enough to
☒ ☐ ☐
receive mail.
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there 1.22.2 Jail Manual
is a valid security reason and the facility manager or
☒ ☐ ☐
his/her designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to 1.22.2 Jail Manual
or from state and federal courts, any member of the Inmates may correspond confidentially with
State Bar or holder of public office, and the State courts, legal counsel, officials of this
Board of State and Community Corrections; however, department, elected officials, the
jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to ☒ ☐ ☐ Department of Corrections, jail inspectors,
search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders government officials, or officers of the court.
and in the presence of the inmate; This facility will also accept and deliver a fax
or interoffice mail from these entities.
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the 1.22.2 Jail Manual
facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Facility staff may inspect incoming
confidential correspondence for contraband.
Facility staff may inspect outgoing
confidential correspondence for contraband
before it is sealed, provided the inspection is
completed in the presence of the inmate. In
☒ ☐ ☐
the event that confidential correspondence
is inspected, staff shall limit the inspection to
a search for physical items that may be
included in addition to the correspondence
and shall not read the content of the
correspondence itself.
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be 1.22.2 Jail Manual
permitted at least two postage paid envelopes and
two sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but
☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION Table games are available upon request.
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
make table games and/or television available to
inmates.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1.22.1 Jail Manual
AND WRITINGS Reading Material and Board Games
Inmates are permitted to purchase, receive,
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall
and read any book, newspaper, periodical,
develop and implement a written plan to make ☒ ☐ ☐ or writing accepted for distribution by the
available a daily newspaper in general circulation, U.S. Postal Service.
including a non-English language publication, to
assure reasonable access to interested inmates.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 900.5.5 Department Manual
1.14 Jail Manual
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Prisoners have an absolute right to complete
and procedures which allow reasonable access to a a minimum of three telephone calls
telephone beyond those telephone calls which are ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately upon being booked and no later
required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. than three hours after arrest. All telephone
calls within the local dialing area shall be
free of charge.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 5.04 Jail Manual
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure inmates have access to the ☒ ☐ ☐
court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist
of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 5.04 Jail Manual
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 5.04 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 1.20 Jail Manual
Rules and regulations are posted in cells.
(b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall
develop written policies and procedures for a program
reasonably understandable to non-sentenced ☒ ☐ ☐
detainees to orient an inmate at the time of placement
in a living area. Such a program shall be published
and include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) rules and disciplinary procedures; 1.20 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) visiting rules; 1.20 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) availability of personal care items, 1.20 Jail Manual
opportunities for personal hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) availability of reading and recreational 1.20 Jail Manual
materials; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) medical/mental health procedures. 1.20 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
1071 VOTING 903.3 Department Manual
5.07 Jail Manual
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding No sentenced inmates at this facility.
sentenced inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby the ☐ ☐ ☒
county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote
in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to
election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 900.5.6 Department Manual
Inmates have the right to exercise their
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility religion and for evaluating accommodation
shall develop written policies and procedures to requests for faith-based religious practices
☒ ☐ ☐
provide opportunities for inmates to participate in of inmates.
religious services, practices and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
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1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 5.06 Jail Manual
Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced Sentenced inmates are not held at this
workers. facility.
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby any
inmate may appeal and have resolved grievances ☒ ☐ ☐
relating to any conditions of confinement, including but
not limited to: medical care; classification actions;
disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone,
mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and
bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering 5.06 Jail Manual
a grievance; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest 5.06 Jail Manual
appropriate staff level; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) appeal to the next level of review; 5.06 Jail Manual
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each 5.06 Jail Manual
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time 5.06 Jail Manual
limit; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 5.06 Jail Manual
within the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Grievance System Abuse: 5.06 Jail Manual
The facility may establish written policy and procedure
to control the submission of an excessive number of ☐ ☐ ☒
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 1081 Plan for Inmate Discipline
If discipline is NOT administered, written policy Due to the short-term nature of confinement
should indicate as such. If discipline is in the Bell Gardens City Jail, there is no
administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and long-term discipline program required in the
1084 apply. jail facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and
disciplinary penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated
simply and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in
housing units and the booking area or issued to each ☐ ☐ ☒
inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read 900.5.10 Department Manual
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision 1.11 Jail Manual
shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally
or provide them with material in an understandable ☒ ☐ ☐
form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures
and penalties.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE 4.03 Inmates Discipline
Due to the short-term nature of confinement
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies in the Bell Gardens City Jail, there is no
☐ ☐ ☒
and procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall long-term discipline program required in the
include, but not be limited to, the following elements: jail facility.
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(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules,
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or ☐ ☐ ☒
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in
writing by the staff member observing the act and ☐ ☐ ☒
submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences
of such violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time.
☐ ☐ ☒
2. Placement in disciplinary separation.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Disciplinary separation diet.
☐ ☐ ☒
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.
☐ ☐ ☒
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose
☐ ☐ ☒
such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they
are involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be
acted on with the following provisions and within
☐ ☐ ☒
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written
notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
☐ ☐ ☒
inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall
be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the
report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer
and the inmate has been informed of the charges
☐ ☐ ☒
in writing. The hearing may be postponed or
continued for a reasonable time through a written
waiver by the inmate, or for good cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on
his/her own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence.
The inmate shall have access to staff or inmate ☐ ☐ ☒
assistance when the inmate is illiterate or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an inmate has been informed of the
☐ ☐ ☒
charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
manager or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written
statement by the fact-finders about the evidence
relied on and the reasons for the disciplinary
☐ ☐ ☒
action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant
to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to
a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒
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(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility
administrator from administratively segregating any
inmate from the general population or program for
reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or
under any circumstance in which the safety of the ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates, staff, program, or community is endangered,
pending disciplinary action or a review as required by
Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a
☐ ☐ ☒
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 4.03 Inmate Discipline
Due to the short-term nature of confinement
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary in the Bell Gardens City Jail, there is no
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule long-term discipline program required in the
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist jail facility.
of, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under
Penal Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Due to the short-term nature of confinement
in the Bell Gardens City Jail, there is no
long-term discipline program required in the
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
jail facility.
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally,
there shall be the following limitations:
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the ☐ ☐ ☒
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13
and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived
of them through any portion of the day except that
☐ ☐ ☒
those inmates who engage in the destruction of
bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles.
The decision to deprive inmates of such articles of
clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group
of inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any
other inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section ☐ ☐ ☒
4019.5)
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(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements
necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal
hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary
measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for
☐ ☐ ☒
major violations of institutional rules.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section
1247, the facility manager shall approve the
initial placement on the disciplinary separation ☐ ☐ ☒
diet and ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the
facility manager shall approve any
continuation on that diet every 72 hours after ☐ ☐ ☒
the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the inmate has violated
correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☐ ☐ ☒
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Due to the short-term nature of confinement
in the Bell Gardens City Jail, there is no
long-term discipline program required in the
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is
kept of all disciplinary infractions and punishment
jail facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
administered therefore. This requirement may be
satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports
and report of the disposition of each.
1206.5 MANAMEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 3.20 Jail Manual
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING At the time of booking, the Custody Officer
is required to inquire as to the existence or
possible existence of certain specified
(a) The responsible physical in conjunction with the
communicable diseases. Should a
facility administrator and the county health officer,
communicable disease exist or possibly
shall develop a written plan to address the
exist, the Custody Officer will notify the
identification, treatment, control and follow-up
Watch Commander of the circumstances.
management of tuberculosis symptoms, referral
for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities
during incarceration and coordination with public The Watch Commander will see that the
health officials for follow-up treatment in the ☒ ☐ ☐ diseased inmate is segregated and
community. The plan shall reflect the current local subsequently transported to the appropriate
incidence of communicable disease which medical facility, either LAC-USC Medical
threaten the health of inmates and staff. Center if the inmate has signs of the illness
or the County Jail-MCJ / CRDF if the inmate
has no symptoms of illness but gives a
positive history of having a communicable
disease. The medical screening report will
accompany the inmate and the inmate’s
condition will be explained to the intake
personnel.
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(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health 3.20 Jail Manual
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility
administrator and the county health officer, set
forth in writing, policies and procedures in ☐ ☐ ☒
conformance with applicable state and federal law,
which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be 3.20 Jail Manual
reported; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical 3.20 Jail Manual
reports; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Sharing of medical information with inmates 3.20 Jail Manual
and custody staff. ☒ ☐ ☒
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the 3.20 Jail Manual
presence of diseases(s) and lessen the risk of
☐ ☐ ☒
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 3.20 Jail Manual
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) Housing considerations based up on behavior 3.20 Jail Manual
medical needs and safety of the affected
☐ ☐ ☒
inmates;
(7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the 3.20 Jail Manual
limits of confidentiality; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the 3.20 Jail Manual
possible exposure of custody staff to a
☐ ☐ ☒
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL 3.11 Jail Manual
Jailers will perform sick call once in a 24-
There shall be written policies and procedures hour period.
developed by the facility administrator, in cooperation
with the health authority, which provides for a daily sick ☒ ☐ ☐
call conducted for all inmates or provision made that
any inmate requesting medical/mental health attention
be given such attention.
1260 STANDARD INSTUTIONAL CLOTHING 1.17.4 Jail Manual
All inmates held on felony charges or who
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to are housed in the Bell Gardens City Jail's
inmates held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, ☒ ☐ ☐ general population will wear a jail uniform.
Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear; 1.17.4 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Clean outergarments; and, 1.17.4 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; 1.17.4 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and 1.17.4 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. 1.17.4 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear 1.17.4 Jail Manual
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary ☒ ☐ ☐
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily 1.17.4 Jail Manual
laundered and repaired. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ 1.17.4
PERSONAL CLOTHING
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator to control the
☐ ☐ ☒
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all inmates’
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 1.17 Jail Manual
All prisoners who are held over twenty-four
There shall be written policies and procedures (24) hours and request a towel, toothbrush,
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of toothpaste, soap, comb, and shaving
personal hygiene items. Each female inmate shall be implements shall be furnished these items.
provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and All prisoners will be furnished toilet tissue as
☒ ☐ ☐
tampons as requested. Each inmate to be held over 24 needed.
hours who is unable to supply himself/herself with the
following personal care items, because of either
indigency or the absence of inmate canteen, shall be
issued:
(a) Toothbrush, 1.17 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, 1.17 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, 1.17 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and 1.17 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. 1.17 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates shall not be required to share any personal 1.17 Jail Manual
care items listed in the items “a” through “d”. ☒ ☐ ☐
1266 SHOWERING 1.17.2 Jail Manual
An arrestee may be permitted to shower
There shall be written policies and procedures after classification to a cell and every other
developed by the facility administrator for inmate day if a shower is requested and/or there is
showering/bathing. Inmates shall be permitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ an obvious need. The inmate will be
shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and supplied with bar soap, a razor (if requested
at least every other day or more often if possible. and supervised) and a freshly laundered
towel.
1270 STANDARD BEDDNG AND LINEN ISSUE 1.17.3 Jail Manual
All inmates entering the Bell Gardens City
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and Jail, who are expected to remain overnight,
linens, for each inmate entering a living area who is shall be issued the following:
expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to: One serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of the
Minimum Jail Standards.
(a) One serviceable mattress which meets the 1.17.3 Jail Manual
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) One mattress cover or one sheet; 1.17.3 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) One towel; and, 1.17.3 Jail Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic 1.17.3 Jail Manual
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFTEY, AND 1.18 Jail Manual
MAINTENANCE Custody Officers are responsible for
maintaining the facility in a clean and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies sanitary manner when the inmate worker is
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable not available. Whenever emergency repairs
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the are necessary, the Watch Commander will
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule immediately be notified.
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and 4) At the beginning of their shift, Custody
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work Officers will visually inspect the cells,
practices which may be found. booking area, and interview room for
☒ ☐ ☐ contraband, cleanness, and supplies. They
will also inspect lights, locks, and plumbing
fixtures for damage and proper operation. All
defects will be brought to the attention of the
Watch Commander. Each inspection will be
noted in the jail log.
5) The Jail Manager will ensure that the
booking supplies, DataMaster mouthpieces,
and First Aid Kit supplies are available.
6) The Custody Officer shall also
DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? 4.00 Jail Manual
Secure and nonsecure youth are detained outside
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act the jail facility.
(JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards
on the detention of minors:
(1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders
(2) Separation ☐ ☒
(3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit)
The JJDPA requires an annual inspection on the
federal standards for facilities that hold minors in
secure detention.
Are minors held in the jail cells? 4.00 Jail Manual
Penal Code Section 6030 and 6031.4 require the
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that
hold minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15,
Article 9 establishes the minimum standards of how
☐ ☒
facilities hold minors in temporary custody in the jail.
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 1950
FACILITY NAME: Bell Gardens Police Department FACILITY TYPE: IJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88: 1/91: OTHER:
1978,1998
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
11/14/2022
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible
X
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-
rooms X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and
X
has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet X
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking
X
fountain
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates
by staff X
Sobering Cells (2.4) Sobering Cell #3 rated under 1998
Standards.
X
**1998 Standards**
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
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Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor
X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) Safety Cell used for storage only.
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside
X
the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
X
at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more
than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches
X
above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986
X
standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
X
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 100 square feet X
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking
X
fountain
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items X
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Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
X
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities
and workers in Type I and II facilities
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a
X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
X
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) X
Dormitories (2.8)
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
X
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 X
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
and drinking fountains X
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items X
Dayrooms (2.9)
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in X
front of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
X
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
X
facilities
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Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16 X
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level
and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to
exceed 5 foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5)
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
A comfortable living environment is maintained X
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
X
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining X
Visiting (2.18) Original visiting area is used for storage but
X could be reclaimed if needed.
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates X
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
X
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
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Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop X
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, X
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV For facilities planned or constructed after
(2.22) 1986.
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
and programs or activity areas X
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15) X
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities X
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
BSCC Code: 1950
FACILITY: Bell Gardens City Jail TYPE: IJ RC: 6
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE:
11/14/2022
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
Booking
Holding 1973 1 3 (3) 5.0' x 8.0' x 8.0
Note: Five feet of bench.
Safety
Note: Former Safety Cell now used for storage. DECOMMISSIONED
DUI Soberin 1973 1 1 (1) 8.0' x 12.0' 1 1 1
g
Housing
1-2 & 4-6 Single 1973 7 1 1 6 8.0' x 12.0' 1 1 1
& 8
Note: Combination fixtures
Note: Cell #7 converted to a nurse’s station (16-18)
3 Soberin 1998 1 0 4 (4) 8.0' x 12.0' x 8.0' 1 1 1
g
Note: Fully padded, plus padded guard rails. Padded riser in cell. Would be considered cell #5.
Note: One shower in jail.
*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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