BSCC
Madera County Sheriffs Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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August 18, 2023
Tyson J. Pogue, Sheriff
Madera County Sheriff’s Office
2725 Falcon Drive
Madera, CA 93637
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MADERA COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Pogue:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Madera County Sheriff's Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, and the
following facilities were inspected on Tuesday, August 8, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Madera County Jail 2985 II
Madera County Courthouse 2993 CHJ
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
County Jail
Title 15, Section 1055, Use of Safety Cell:
Provided documentation was lacking information regarding 4-hour retention, initial 12-
hour medical/mental health, and other required information in Section 1055.
Tyson J. Pogue
Sheriff
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Title 15 Section 1056, Use of Sobering Cell:
Provided documentation was lacking sufficient detail to determine need for placement in
cell.
Title 15 Section 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time:
Provided documentation was incomplete to determine hours provided for exercise and
recreation.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE)
attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA; a copy of the monitoring report is attached for your
information.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023; 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. Your agency was requested to
provide a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) on or before September 18, 2023. BSCC will
respond to the CAP under a separate cover letter. BSCC staff will follow up with your
agency in 30 days and 60 days from the date of the Exit Briefing.
* * *
Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JAMES A. PEAK
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
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Tyson J. Pogue
Sheriff
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Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Madera County Superior Court*
Grand Jury, Madera County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Madera County*
County Administrator, Madera County*
Chris Rodriguez, Captain, Madera County Sheriff Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 2985
FACILITY NAME: Madera County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Chris Rodriguez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-08-2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 CM 306.4 Minimum Training Requirements
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal
All correctional officers, full or part-time,
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type
shall successfully complete the Adult
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the
Corrections Officer Core Course as
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in
described in 15 CCR 179 within one year
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the ☒ ☐ ☐
from the date of assignment (15 CCR
date of assignment.
1020(a)).
STC reported the agency compliant with
training for the 2022-2023 cycle as of 08-01-
2023.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully CM 306.4 Minimum Training Requirements
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete
Correctional Officers who have successfully
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental
completed the course of instruction required
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐
by Penal Code § 832.3 shall successfully
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
complete the Corrections Officer Basic
Academy Supplemental Core Course as
described in 15 CCR 180, within one year of
the date of assignment (15 CCR 1020(b)).
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING CM 306.8 Training for Command and
Supervisory Staff
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 CM 306.8 Training for Command and
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the Supervisory Staff
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, ☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory 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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1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING CM 306.8 Training for Command and
Supervisory Staff
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management ☒ ☐ ☐
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CM 306.3 Required Training
With the exception of any year that a core training
Except for the year that the staff member is
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
☒ ☐ ☐ enrolled in a core training module, all staff
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody
members shall complete the annual required
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
training specified in Section 184 of Title 15
successfully complete the “annual required training”
CCR (15 CCR 1025).
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 202 Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
implementation and operation of the programs and
Persons
activities required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
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 CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
which would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. CM 202.4 Separation of Duties
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
When a person from each gender is being
held at this facility, a minimum of one
correctional officer from each gender should
be always on duty in the jail.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall To determine compliance with this
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the regulation, BSCC staff reviewed the staffing
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
plan in addition to speaking with staff during
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at ☒ ☐ ☐ the on-site inspection. BSCC determined
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such
the facility compliant with this regulation.
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs for
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
all locations for the date range periods of 10-
that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
1-2022 to 10-5-2022, 11-16-22 to 11-19-
2022, 12-23-2022 to 12-26-2022, 2-27-2023
to 3-2-2023, 3-31-2023 to 4-3-2023, and 6-
9-2023 to 6-12-2023 and determined the
agency in compliance with the regulation.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- CM 504.3 (c)
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least “Safety checks shall be done by personal
hourly through direct visual observation of all people
observation of the correctional officer and
held and housed in the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be sufficient to determine whether the
incarcerated person is experiencing any
stress or trauma.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 504.3 (a)
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CM 504.3 (h)
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as CM 519.3 (c)
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 519.4 (b)
1058 of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 504.3 (b)
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3 (3)
documentation of all safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
Documentation shall include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 504.3.1 (a)
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 504.3.1 (b)
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 504.3.1 (c)
staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
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.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
CM 202 Supervision of Incarcerated
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Persons
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 202.3 “When a person from each gender
training standards established by the Board for general
is being held at this facility, a minimum of
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
one correctional officer from each gender
should be on-duty in the jail at all times.”
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a switched from its Detentions Policy and
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Procedures Manual to its new Madera
policy and procedures manual shall address all County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be since the previous inspection. The new
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Manual will be referred to as “CM”
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to throughout this inspection report.
all employees.
CM103.3 Responsibilities
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 The CM was last reviewed and updated on
apply and have been deleted. 02-23-2023.
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 for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and CM 100 Organizational Structure and
III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility
following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the CM 100 Organizational Structure and
☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator/manager. Responsibility
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current CM 511 Use of Force
state and federal legal requirements and includes
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and
choke holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, CM 512 Use of Restraints
including the restraint of pregnant persons as ☒ ☐ ☐
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly CM 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release.
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
physical counts, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 501 Inmate Counts
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 514 Searches
contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 514 Searches
key control. CM 211 Key and Electronic Access Device
☒ ☐ ☐
Control
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, CM 103.3.2 Internal and External Security
review, evaluate, and make a record of security Measure Review
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 8-1-2023 and is compliant with this
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
regulation.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400.7 Riots
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400.8 Hostages
CM 400.9 Escapes
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
(D) natural disasters; CM 401 Emergency Staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 404.3 Evacuation Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 402.7 Inspections
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 507.4 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Agents, and Control Devices
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 508.8 Housing Assignments
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 113 Anti-Retaliation
respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 521 End of Term Release
incarcerated persons.
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 606.4 (h) PREA Coordinator
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not
be limited to, the following:
Implemented a process by which inmates
may report sexual abuse and sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people
harassment to a public/private entity or an
to privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ office that is not part of the Sheriff's Office,
and that the outside entity or office is able to
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
receive and immediately forward inmate
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation
reports of sexual abuse and sexual
of responsibilities that may have contributed to
harassment to the Assistant Sheriff, allowing
such incidents,
the inmate anonymity (28 CFR 115.51; 15
CCR 1029).
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 606.4 (o) PREA Coordinator
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
Ensuring that information for uninvolved
harassment. The method for reporting shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates, family, community members, and
publicly posted at the facility.
other interested third parties to report sexual
abuse or sexual harassment is publicly
posted at the facility (15 CCR 1029).
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 723 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
Upon entry into the facility, all bookings are
prevention program developed by the facility
screened per 711 Medical Screening.
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the ☒ ☐ ☐
health authority and mental health director, to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated
persons who present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 723.4 Staff Training
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 723.5 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 723.5 Screening and Intervention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 723.4 Staff Training
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to
suicide risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of CM 723.5 Screening and Intervention
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723.6 Suicide Watch
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723.6.1 Intervention
and procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723.6.2 Notification
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides CM 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723.7 Follow-up
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 723.4 Staff Training
from court as determined by the mental health ☒ ☐ ☐
director.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CM 402.7 Inspections
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed 24 months of monthly
fire inspections and determined the facility’s
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402.3 (c) Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐ The annual fire inspection was conducted by
the Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection on 09-20-2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404.3 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 402.8 Emergency Housing of
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING CM 500 Population Management
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the
monthly average daily population of sentenced and
non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with CM 1103.6 Daily Inmate Population Report
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS CM 209 Inmate Records
CM 731 Management of Health Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
CM 734 Oral Care
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property
receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-
medical information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, CM 606.4 (i) PREA Coordinator
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
Establishing a process to ensure accurate,
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
uniform data is collected for every allegation
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include,
of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct
at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the
control of this office, using a standardized
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
instrument and set of definitions. Upon
30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
request, the Sheriff's Office shall provide all
such data from the previous calendar year to
the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no
☒ ☐ ☐ later than June 30th (28 CFR 115.87; 34
USC § 30303; 15 CCR 1041).
1. The data collected shall include, at a
minimum, the data necessary to answer
all questions from the most recent version of
the Survey of Sexual Violence
conducted by the U.S. DOJ.
2. The data shall be aggregated at least
annually.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 210 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
BSCC staff reviewed 30 randomly selected
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
☒ ☐ ☐ reports dated between October 1, 2022, and
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
July 3, 2023, and determined the reports
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an
meet the criteria of this regulation.
employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility
or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CM 210.2 Policy
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 CM 210.3 Report Preparation
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to ☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 219 Community Relations and Public
Information
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 incarcerated persons shall have available
for review the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people as specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(2) 1061, Education Plan CM 1006 Inmate Educational, Vocational,
☒ ☐ ☐
and Rehabilitation Programs
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1011 Visitation
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1009 Mail
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1008 Library Services
(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
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(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and CM 1009.7 Books, Magazines,
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings Newspapers, and Periodicals
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1010 Telephone Access
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel CM 603 Inmate Access to Courts and
☒ ☐ ☐
Counsel
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1000 Inmate Services
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 610 Inmate Voting
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1017 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609 Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated CM 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 701 Access to Health Care
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 724 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
Review
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of ☒ ☐ ☐
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CM 724.2 Policy
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in the Madera County
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Jail.
lockup, or court holding facility:
☐ ☐ ☒ CM 502.8 Juvenile Detainees
“Juveniles are not eligible for admission to
this jail.”
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
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
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
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 CM 508 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I,
The agency utilizes dedicated personnel to
II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written
conduct the classification of all new
classification plan designed to properly assign
arrestees. Classification personnel are
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
core-trained correctional officers.
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- BSCC staff reviewed 20 classification
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or reports. In addition, BSCC staff spoke to the
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ classification team regarding their interview
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such process. The process includes initial
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the classification upon booking for housing, then
extent possible within the limits of the available number within 72 hours a more in-depth
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. classification is conducted to confirm
housing assignment. Classification reviews
The written classification plan shall be based on are completed every 30 days for all
objective criteria and include receiving screening incarcerated persons. BSCC staff
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, determined the facility compliant with this
and a record of each person's classification level, regulation.
housing restrictions, and housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Classification personnel captures
establish and implement a classification system which information in the Jail Information
will include the use of classification officers or a Management system.
classification committee in order to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall
include the use of as much information as is available ☒ ☐ ☐
about and from the incarcerated person and shall
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classification plan
no more often than 30 days from their last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, The Classification unit monitors and adjusts
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis classification levels and housing security
whether a placement would ensure the health and needs for all inmates.
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the
placement would present management or security
BSCC staff reviewed the forms used at
problems. A person’s own views with respect to their
intake. They included form gathering
own safety shall be given serious consideration.
information including but not limited to
☒ ☐ ☐ classification, threats, medical
questionnaires, mental health, suicide, and
PREA.
BSCC staff reviewed several intake folders
on the day of the inspection and determined
the agency was compliant with this
regulation.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 711 Medical Screening
CM 715 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff interviewed medical staff and
and procedures specifying those symptoms that
reviewed medical clearance forms and
require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until
determined the facility was compliant with
a medical evaluation is completed.
this regulation.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CM 711.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases,
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 711.5 Health Appraisal
CM 713 Mental Health Screening and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation
responsible physician, shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is CM 711.5.2 Telehealth
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
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 CM 711.5 Health Appraisal
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the ☒ ☐ ☐
next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CM 711.5 Health Appraisal
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall CM 505.6 Maintenance of Programs and
develop and implement policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Services
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 505.2 Policy - This office shall provide for the
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of secure and restrictive housing of any special
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but shall
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and not impose more deprivation of privileges
☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or
the public (15 CCR 1053).
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 505.1.1 – “This is a non-punitive
an incarcerated person’s health. classification process and must not
☒ ☐ ☐
adversely affect an incarcerated person's
health (15 CCR 1053).”
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for CM 505.1.1 Administrative separation
incarcerated people who have: definition
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations,
or affects the safety of the facility, other
incarcerated people, and facility staff.
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations
☒ ☐ ☐
or affects the safety of the facility, other
incarcerated people, and facility staff.
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm
other incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CM 505.5 Protective Custody
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and
facility staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CM 505.7 Review of Status
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 519.1.1 Safety Cell Definition
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☒ ☐ ☐
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 519.2 Policy
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures governing safety cell use and may
BSCC staff received 30 safety cell
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a
placement reports and associated logs.
safety cell to a physician.
Upon review of the documentation, BSCC
staff determined the facility was not in
Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited
compliance with this regulation due to
to:
☐ ☒ ☐ missing information regarding four
retentions, initial 12-hour medical/mental
health, and other required information of this
section.
BSCC staff requested a Corrective Action
Plan (CAP) and will follow up in 30 and 60
days.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for CM 519.2 Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with CM 519.3 (a) Placement of an incarcerated
the approval of the facility manager or designee, or person into a safety cell requires approval of
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall the Watch Commander or the Responsible
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Physician.
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(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon CM 519.3 (h) A medical assessment of the
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time incarcerated person in the safety cell shall
of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be occur as soon as possible, but not more than
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to 12 hours from the time of placement. The
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a ☒ ☐ ☐ person shall be medically cleared for
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. continued assessment, referral to advanced
treatment, or removed from the safety cell a
minimum of 24 hours thereafter. Medical
assessments shall be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible CM 519.3 (i) A mental health assessment
health care staff shall obtain a mental health shall be conducted as soon as possible, but
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff not more than 12 hours from an incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
on placement and retention, which shall be secured as person's placement. The mental health
soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from professional's recommendations shall be
placement. documented.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least CM 519.3 (c) A safety check consisting of
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute direct visual observation that is sufficient to
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall assess the incarcerated person's well-being
be documented. and behavior shall occur twice every 30
minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks. Each safety check of
the incarcerated person shall be
documented. Supervisors shall inspect the
logs for completeness every two hours and
document this action on the safety cell log.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure CM 519.3 (d)
☒ ☐ ☐
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to CM 519.3 (d)
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 519.1.1 Sobering Cell Definition
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
BSCC staff received 30 sobering cell
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of
placement reports and associated logs.
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
Upon review of the documentation, BSCC
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
staff determined the facility was not in
☐ ☒ ☐
compliance with this regulation due to
missing information regarding the placement
of a person in the cell.
BSCC staff requested a CAP and will follow
up in 30 and 60 days.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as CM 519.4 (d) Incarcerated persons will be
soon as they are able to continue the admission removed from the sobering cell when they no
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ longer pose a threat to their own safety and
the safety of others and are able to continue
the booking process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CM 519.4 (c) Qualified health care
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody professionals shall assess the medical
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent condition of the incarcerated person in the
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell at least every six hours. Only
regulations. incarcerated persons who continue to need
the protective housing of a sobering cell will
continue to be detained in such housing.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons CM 519.4 (c)
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care ☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in CM 519.4 (a) and (b)
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every ☒ ☐ ☐
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CM 712.4 (d)
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected
or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 512 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
The agency reported there was the use of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
restraints as defined in the section since the
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
21-22 inspection which occurred on 9-15-
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
2022.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; CM 512.1 Purpose and Scope
This policy shall apply to the use of specific
types of restraints, such as four/five-point
restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
☒ ☐ ☐
restraints, and similar restraint systems, as
well as all other restraints, including
handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when
such restraints are used to restrain any
incarcerated person for prolonged periods.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 704 Emergency Health Care Services
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 512.6 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.5 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
and,
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.4 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.3 (a)
punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
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 CM 512.2. Policy
less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and
are deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
“Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
responsible health care staff; continued retention
use of restraints on any incarcerated person.
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
Whenever feasible, the use of restraints,
☒ ☐ ☐ other than routine use during transfer, shall
require the approval of the Watch
Commander prior to application. In instances
where prior approval is not feasible, the
Watch Commander shall be apprised of the
use of restraints as soon as practicable.”
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 512.3 (h)
maintained until a medical opinion can be ☒ ☐ ☐
obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 512.3 (i)
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed CM 512.3 (j)
☒ ☐ ☐
within four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 512.3 (f)
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to
ensure that the restraints are properly employed,
Staff members shall conduct continuous
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
direct face-to-face observation at least twice
incarcerated person. Such observation shall be
every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
documented. While in restraint devices all
check the incarcerated person's physical
incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in
well-being and behavior. Restraints shall be
a specified housing area which makes provisions
☒ ☐ ☐
checked to verify the correct application and
to protect the person from abuse.
to ensure they do not compromise
circulation. All checks shall be documented,
with the actual time recorded by the person
doing the observation, along with a
description of the incarcerated person's
behavior. Any actions taken should also be
noted in the log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in CM 512.3 (k)
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours,
the person shall be taken to a medical facility for
further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall CM 512.3 (l)
use the restraint device manufacturer’s
☒ ☐ ☐
recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
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(11) All events and information related to the CM 512. Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
“The use of restraints for purposes other
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
than for the controlled movement or
documentation shall include: the reason for
transportation of an incarcerated person
placement; person authorizing placement; names
shall be documented on appropriate logs
of staff involved in the placement; injuries
and shall be video recorded unless exigent
sustained; and the duration of placement.
circumstances prevent staff from doing so.
☒ ☐ ☐
The documentation shall include, at a
minimum, the type of restraint used, when it
was applied, a detailed description of why
the restraint was needed, the name of the
person authorizing placement, names of
staff involved in the placement, any injuries
sustained, when the restraints were
removed and the duration of placement (15
CCR 1058).”
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
“Restraints will not be used on incarcerated
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
persons who are known to be pregnant
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
unless based on an individualized
pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code
determination that restraints are reasonably
Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the
☒ ☐ ☐ necessary for the legitimate safety and
following:
security needs of the incarcerated person,
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 incarcerated person known to be pregnant CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
or in recovery after delivery or termination of the
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or
termination of the pregnancy, shall not be
☒ ☐ ☐
restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless
deemed necessary for the safety and security of
the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a CM 512.7.1 Incarcerated Persons in
professional who is currently responsible for the Recovery after Terminated Pregnancy
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 CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in
☒ ☐ ☐
writing, of the standards and policies governing
incarcerated pregnant people.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE CM 520 Biological Samples
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force
☒ ☐ ☐
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or
palm print impressions from individuals who are
required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of CM 520.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force Samples
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 CM 520.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts Samples
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 CM 520.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
authorization of the facility watch commander or Samples
designee 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 CM 520.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Samples
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.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM CM 1006 Inmate Educational, Vocational,
and Rehabilitation Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility
☒ ☐ ☐
shall plan and shall request of appropriate public
officials an education program for incarcerated
persons.
When such services are not made available by the 1006.3 Support Services Sergeant
appropriate public officials, then the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall develop and implement an
education program with available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or ☒ ☐ ☐ 1006.4 Course Offerings
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1006.6 Eligibility Requirements
established. Modified academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
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1062 VISITING CM 1011 Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements:
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility CM 1011.3 Procedures
schedules, space, and number of personnel will ☒ ☐ ☐
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting CM 1011.3 Procedures
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be
☒ ☐ ☐
made available on weekends, evenings, or
holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and CM 1011.3 Procedures
IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than
two visits totaling at least one hour per
“The Assistant Sheriff shall develop written
incarcerated person each week.
procedures for incarcerated person visiting,
☒ ☐ ☐
which shall provide for as many visits and
visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will reasonably allow,
with no fewer visits allowed than specified by
15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility.”
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate CM 1011.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this CM 1011.7 General Visitation Rules
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing CM 1011.3.2 Video Visitation Not to Replace
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ In-Person Visitation
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors CM 1011 Visitation
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person
is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) Video visiting only
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1,
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person ☒ ☐ ☐
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation On-site video visiting is at no charge.
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote ☒ ☐ ☐ Remote video visiting is $0.20 per minute.
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: From Maderacounty.com
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017)
On-site visitation is held 7 days a week.
On/off-site visitation is held 7 days a week.
Mode of visitation; Via video visiting.
Visitation hours; 0830 to 1100,
1330 to 1430,
1530 to 1630.
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Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, See above.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Maderacounty.com
1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1009 Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1009.3 Mail Generally
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be CM 1009.6 Processing and Inspection of
read when there is a valid security reason and the Mail by Staff
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee approves; CM 1009.6.1 Designation of Staff Authorized
to Read Mail
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 1009.4 Confidential Correspondence
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections;
☒ ☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such
mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or
money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated
person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, 1009.4 Confidential Correspondence
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds CM 1009.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 1008 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐
via paper documents or through electronic media and
include current information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
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1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CM 1005 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
BSCC staff reviewed the Administrative
shall develop written policies and procedures for a
Separation yard schedule and determined
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over
the facility is compliant with this regulation in
a period of seven days to include:
affording three hours of exercise for each
person in Administrative Separation.
BSCC staff reviewed the Administrative
Separation dayroom schedule and
determined the facility is compliant with this
regulation in affording over seven hours of
dayroom for each person in Administrative
Separation.
BSCC staff reviewed the exercise yard and
☐ ☒ ☐
dayroom schedules for the general
population and determined the facility is
compliant with this regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed 30 Administrative
Separation individual logs for three hours of
exercise and 7 hours of dayroom (out of cell
time). Due to missing information in the logs,
BSCC staff could not determine if the
individuals were afforded the opportunity for
exercise and dayroom. BSCC determined
the facility was not in compliance with this
regulation in reference to the Administrative
Separation of individuals.
BSCC staff requested a CAP and will follow
up in 30 and 60 days.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☐ ☒ ☐ See section (a) above.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☐ ☒ ☐ See section (a) above.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, CM 1009.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
AND WRITINGS and Periodicals
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures which will
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing
☒ ☐ ☐
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
implement a written plan to make available a current
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on CM 1009.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒ ☐ ☐
any legitimate penological interest; Periodicals
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(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and CM 1009.8 Rejection of Magazines and
mail containing information concerning where, Periodicals
how, or from whom such matter may be obtained;
and any matter of a character tending to incite
murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other
form of violence; any matter of a character tending ☒ ☐ ☐
to incite crimes against children; any matter
concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons,
narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful
activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages CM 1009.6 Processing and Inspection of
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and Mail by Staff
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, CM 1009.3 Mail Generally
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility
at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE CM 1010 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Incarcerated persons have access to
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
telephones during their time in the
communication device beyond those telephone calls
dayrooms.
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall
☒ ☐ ☐
be provided access to the appropriate
telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but are not
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party
communications assistance. An individual’s access to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these CM 1009.3 Mail Generally
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 603.3 Inmate Access
1069 ORIENTATION CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility
BSCC reviewed the Incarcerated Orientation
administrator shall develop written policies and
Handbook and determined it complies with
procedures for the implementation of a program for
this regulation.
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient ☒ ☐ ☐
them at the time of placement in a living area.
All new arrestees are provided an inmate
orientation handbook and a verbal
orientation within 24 hours of their booking
prior to being housed.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided CM 503.3 Inmate Orientation
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
☒ ☐ ☐
“To assist with the incarcerated person's
transition into a custody environment, the
orientation will be both written and verbal”
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Provision shall be made to provide accessible CM 503.4 Orientation for Incarcerated
orientation information to each person, including those ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons who are non-readers, visually
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited impaired, or have a hearing disability
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not
☒ ☐ ☐
be limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage CM 503.3 (b)
☒ ☐ ☐
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503.3 (a)
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503.3 (c)
(4) programs and activities available and method CM 503.3 (g)
☒ ☐ ☐
of application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503.3 (e)
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503.3 (h)
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503.3 (i)
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503.3 (o)
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and CM 503.3 (l)
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503.3 (j)
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE CM 1000 Inmates Services
PROGRAMS
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures which
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private ☒ ☐ ☐
agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program
shall utilize the services and resources available in the
community and may be in the form of a resource guide
or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the CM 1006 Inmate Educational, Vocational,
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: and Rehabilitation Programs
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in:
BSCC staff reviewed the program offerings
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
and they include ACE Overcomers,
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
Probation Class, Sierra Education Institute
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
SERI, Workforce, IN2WORK, and GRID.
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING CM 610 Inmate Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES CM 1017 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE CM 609 Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
BSCC staff reviewed 33 grievances of which
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
18 were appealed. BSCC staff determined
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
the facility compliant with this regulation.
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability
☒ ☐ ☐
to submit and appeal 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 (a)
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 (b)
anonymous grievances;
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 (c)
appropriate staff level;
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 (d)
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 (e)
level of review which acts on the grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response CM 609.3 (f)
within a reasonable time limit which shall not ☒ ☐ ☐
exceed a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction CM 609.3 (g)
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, CM 609.3 (h)
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall CM 609.4.5 Review of Grievances
conduct regular review of grievances, responses, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.5 Grievance Audits
and appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: CM 609.4.4 Frivolous Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure
☒ ☐
to control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600 Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish written rules and
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated
persons.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated CM 600.3.2 Posting
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in
housing units and the booking area or issued to each
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff found the rules available on
person upon booking.
kiosks in the day rooms.
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For those individuals with limited literacy, who are CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
unable to read English, and for persons with
disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to
“For those individuals with limited literacy,
instruct them verbally or provide them with material in
unable to read English, and for persons with
an understandable form regarding jail rules and ☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, provisions shall be made for staff
disciplinary procedures and actions.
to instruct them verbally or provide them with
the material in an understandable form (15
CCR 1080) (see the Handbook and
Orientation Policy).
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED CM 600 Discipline
PERSONS
BSCC staff reviewed 30 discipline reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and 15 appeals and determined the facility is
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
compliant with this regulation.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the
following elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of CM 6004. Rule Violation Procedures
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) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules CM 600.4.1 Major Rule Violations
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. CM 600.10 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. CM 600.10 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. CM 600.10 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary CM 600.6 Hearing Officer
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they CM 600.6 Hearing Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
are involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and ☒ ☐ ☐
within specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice CM 600.7.3 Report of Findings
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a CM 600.5 Notifications
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
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
incarcerated person, or for good cause.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to CM 600.7 Hearing Procedure
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing
and present witnesses and documentary
☒ ☐ ☐
evidence. The incarcerated person shall have
access to staff or assistance when they have
limited literacy, or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 CM 600.3 Due Process
hours after an incarcerated person has been “All disciplinary actions will follow clearly
informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ established procedures. All disciplinary
actions will be fairly and consistently applied
(15 CCR 1081 et seq.).”
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary CM 600.7 Hearing Procedure
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges
☒ ☐ ☐
and the action taken shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a CM 600.7.3 Report of Findings
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 ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600.7.3 Report of Findings
a supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility CM 600.4.2 Prehearing Detention
administrator from administratively separating any
incarcerated person from the general population or
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety
of the person, 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 CM 600.10 Guidelines for Disciplinary
Actions
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation.
☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an
option of last resort and as a response to the most
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions
possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons who engage in the
destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive
a person of such articles of clothing and bedding
shall be reviewed by the facility manager or
designee during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health CM 601.6 Mental Health
or medical staff determine that an individual has
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, ☒ ☐ ☐
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level
☒ ☐ ☐
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of
these regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
measure.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
except in cases where the incarcerated person 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.
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(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600.3.3 Rule Violation Reports
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. ☒ ☐ ☐
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies
of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of
each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE CM 711 Medical Screening
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health CM 711 Medical Screening
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility CM 714 Special Needs Medical Treatment
administrator and the county health officer, set forth in
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 715 Communicable Diseases
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 715.1 (d) Ensuring proper reporting to local,
☒ ☐ ☐
reported; state, and federal agencies.
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical CM 715.2.1 Exposure Control Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with ☒ ☐ ☐ 714.5 Chronic Care Program
incarcerated persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the 715.3 Communicable Disease Program
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ Components
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 711 Medical Screening
714 Special Needs Medical Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐
715 Communicable Diseases
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 714.5 Chronic Care Program
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated 714.5 Chronic Care Program
person that address the limits of confidentiality; ☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the 715.5 Employee Exposure Control
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
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1211 SICK CALL CM 702 Non-emergency Health Care
Requests and Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health authority, shall develop written policies and
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff interviewed several incarcerated
incarcerated persons or provision made that any
persons during the on-site inspection, and
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental they all reported knowing how to complete
health attention be given such attention. and sick call request.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING CM 900 Food Services
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities,
Meals are served within the criteria of this
and those Type IV facilities where food is served,
policy. Mealtimes are approximately 0430,
food shall be served three times in any 24-hour 1130, and 1600.
period. At least one of these meals shall include
hot food. Supplemental food must be served to ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons if more than 14 hours pass
between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to
people on medical diets in less than the time
period outlined above, if prescribed by the
responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
the actual consumption of each meal except for
☒ ☐ ☐
those on medical diets where the responsible
physician has prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
who may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal.
They shall be provided with a substitute meal and ☒ ☐ ☐
beverage, and on medical diets shall be provided
with their prescribed meal.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING CM 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV
facilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(b) Clean outer garments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type
more compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL CM 805 Vermin and Pest Control
CLOTHING
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator to control
☒ ☐ ☐
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread
of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
Persons
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
All incarcerated persons are issued their
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person
personal care items at the time of their
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, ☒ ☐ ☐
housing.
and tampons as requested with no maximum
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who
is unable to supply themself with the following personal
care items, because of either indigency or the absence
of a canteen, shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush, CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(b) Dentifrice, CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(c) Soap, CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(d) Comb, and CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(e) Shaving implements. CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Persons
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be
☒ ☐ ☐
disinfected between individual uses by the method
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING CM 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures
Persons have access to showers while in the
developed by the facility administrator for
☒ ☐ ☐ dayroom.
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES CM 607 Grooming
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Grooming products are available during
dayroom periods.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of CM 607.4 Shaving
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a CM 607.6 Grooming Equipment
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding is issued prior to being assigned a
housing location. Bedding and linen can be
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include,
exchanged during the week.
but not be limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
(c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 805 Vermin and Pest Control
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
CM 806 Inmate Safety
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work
practices which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in the Madera County
Jail.
If yes, the following sections including those
summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article
☐ ☒ ☐ CM 502.8 Juvenile Detainees
8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 “Juveniles are not eligible for admission to
this jail.”
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined
in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults
confined in the facility. The policies and procedures
should consider trauma-informed approaches in
protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of ☐ ☐ ☒
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures shall be established by the responsible
health administrator in cooperation with the facility
administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
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(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults
and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with
☐ ☐ ☒
adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
3B
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
☐ ☐ ☒
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
4B
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply
with minimum jail standards for recreation (California
Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
5B
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
☐ ☐ ☒
pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements
of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to
the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the
medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant
minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction ☐ ☐ ☒
and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 2985
FACILITY: Madera County Jail TYPE: II RC: 560
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-08-2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type
Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Intake/Receiving: Bondsman visit room adjacent to booking.
Intake 1 Holding 1980 1 3 (3) 7.5 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 5' bench.
Intake 2 Holding 1980 1 7 (7) 15.8 x 5.4 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 10' bench.
Sobering
Sobering 1980 1 7 (7) 15.7 x 8.9 x 8.0 1 1 1
1
Sobering
Sobering 1980 1 7 (7) 15.8 x 8.9 x 8.0 1 1 1
2
Intake 3 Holding 1980 1 3 (3) 8.5 x 5.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 5' bench.
Holding 16.0 x 9.5 x 8.0 1 1
Nonrated space. Open holding area. Lobby type area.
Intake 4 Holding 1980 1 3 (3) 8.9 x 5.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 5' bench.
Intake 5 Holding 1980 1 3 (3) 8.5 x 5.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 5' bench.
Intake 6 Holding 1980 1 5 (5) 14.1 x 5.3 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 8' bench.
Intake 7 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 11.3 x 14.1 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 25' bench (capacity limited by toilet ratio).
Intake 8 Holding 1980 1 3 (3) 8.6 x 5.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 5' bench.
Intake 9 Holding 1980 1 3 (3) 8.6 x 5.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 5' bench.
Safety 1 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 8.5 x 6.2 x 8.0 1
Safety 2 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 8.5 x 6.1 x 8.0 1
Dress-in 1 10.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
Dress-in 2 10.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
Note: Nonrated space.
MEDICAL Nonrated space
Med 1 Single 1980 1 1 1 (1) 11.6 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Med 2 Single 1980 1 1 1 (1) 11.6 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Med 3 Single 1980 1 1 1 (1) 11.6 x 10.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type
Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Med 4 Single 1980 1 1 1 (1) 12.5 x 10.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Minimum A – Inmate Workers Quarters/Attached yard; 3 contact visit booths.
A1 Dorm 1980 1 7 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1 1
A2 Dorm 1980 1 7 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1 1
A3 Dorm 1980 1 8 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
A4 Dorm 1980 1 15 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
A5 Dorm 1980 1 17 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
A6 Dorm 1980 1 8 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
A7 Dorm 1980 1 12 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 2 2 1
Dayroom 1980 1 2296 sq. ft.
Holding 1980 2 1 (2) 8.0 x 5.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
Minimum B – Attached yard and program space. Three contact visit booths (there is an area for civil inmates).
B1 Dorm 1980 1 15 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
B2 Dorm 1980 1 14 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
B3 Dorm 1980 1 17 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
B4 Dorm 1980 1 16 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
B5 Dorm 1980 1 12 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
B6 Dorm 1980 1 12 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
Dayroom 1980 1 2254 sq. ft. 1 1 1
Holding 1980 2 1 (2) 8.0 x 5.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
C – Unit – Attached yard and program space. 3 visit rooms 1 w/ paper slot.
Single 1980 32 1 1 32 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Double 2005 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 3080 sq. ft. 4
D – Unit (Medium) – Attached yard and program space. 3 visit rooms 1 w/ paper slot.
Single 1980 32 1 1 32 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Double 2005 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 3080 sq. ft. 4
E – Unit (Maximum) – 3 visit rooms 1 w/ paper slot.
Single 1980 8 1 1 8 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 . 560 sq. ft
F Unit (Maximum Ad-Seg)
Double 2005 8 2 2 16 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 560 sq. ft.
G Unit (Maximum)
Single 1980 4 1 1 4 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Double 2005 12 2 2 24 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 512 sq. ft. 2
H Unit (Maximum)
Single 1980 4 1 1 4 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type
Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Double 2005 12 2 2 24 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 512 sq. ft. 2
J Unit (Maximum Ad-Seg)
Single 1980 6 1 1 6 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Double 2005 10 2 2 20 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 2 1 1
Dayroom 827 sq. ft 2
Note: Common yard and program space for modules E, F, G, H, and J.
K Unit (Medium Female)
Single 1980 3 1 1 3 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Double 2005 29 2 2 58 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1 2772 sq. ft. 4
L Unit
Lower Double 2005 15 2 2 30 12 x 6.2 x 9. 1 1 1
Double 2005 1 2 2 2 12 x 8 x 9
Upper Double 2005 15 2 2 30 12 x 6.2 x 9 1 1 1
Double 2005 1 2 2 2 12 x 8 x 9 1 1 1
Dayroom 1 4100 sq. ft. 4
M Unit
Lower Dorm 2005 4 10 10 40 12 x 30 x 9 1 1 1
Dorm 2005 4 10 10 40 12 x 30 x 9 1 1 1
Dayroom 1 4100 sq. ft. 4
*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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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 2985
FACILITY NAME: Madera County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: X 2008: Other:1980
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-08-2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker outside the security X
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
X
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet
X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility X
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
X
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X
provide a view of the entire cell
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from X
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. X
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 clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) Units C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L and M added a
X second bed (double-bunked) in 2007, under
Maximum capacity of two inmates the Title 24, 2005 regulations.
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 clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat
not required in Type I facilities.) X
Dormitories (2.8) During the 2023-2024 Biennial Inspection
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk Minimum A dormitory was closed as a
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added housing area and used as a multipurpose
provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive area for programing. Will continue to reflect
standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, rated capacity.
but did not change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per
inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of
floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at X
least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot
clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet
divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square
feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To
calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by
3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet
dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no fewer than 4 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these X
regulations
Provide storage space for each inmate's personal
items (NA Type I) X
Dayrooms (2.9) Based on the square footage of the
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities dayrooms in Minimum A and B, the dayroom
(excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in for Minimum A is limited to 65 inmates and
Type I facilities.) Minimum B is limited to 64 inmates.
X
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate,
exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of
cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates allowed access at a
given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to
X
access at a given time and are the least restrictive
standard.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Exercise Area (2.10)
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
X
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
X
needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for
discussion of applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in
every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or
X
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
X
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
X
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility X
program indicates special medical care housing is
needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible
to both male and female inmates, but not in the living X
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
X
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are X
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) Inmates eat meals in the dayroom.
X
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and
seating for each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash X
basins
Visiting Space (2.18) The facility implemented video visiting and
there are twenty-six video booths.
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is
located within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type
II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and
X
Types I, III & IV.
Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage
per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
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Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability
was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV
facilities regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to
X
electronic surveillance located primarily in
corridors, elevators or points in security
perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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,
capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately. Central control requirement
deleted.
Laundry Facilities (2.23)
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and X
drying personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 X
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
X
and female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
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Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) In the dormitories, the 1:10 ratio is applied.
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; one is provided in every
single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified
ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise
areas. Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2) In the dormitories, the 1:10 ratio is applied.
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is
provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and, X
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified
ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy
cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in
dayrooms
X
2-99: One is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to
inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The 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
X
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4) In the dormitories, the 1:20 ratio is applied.
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
X
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower
areas must provide modesty for inmates, with
staff ability to supervise.
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Beds/Bunks (3.5)
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 X
in facilities higher than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at
desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is
sufficient for purposes of supervision. X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design in areas higher than minimum
security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security,
X
windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
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
X
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; X
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
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Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double X
occupancy cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have X
individual compartments, locks and keys.
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 2993
FACILITY NAME: Madera County Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Chris Rodriguez
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-08-2023
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY CM 306.4 Minimum Training Requirements
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
All correctional officers, full- or part-time,
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
shall successfully complete the Adult
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
Corrections Officer Core Course as
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
described in 15 CCR 179 within one year
specialized corrections training.
from the date of assignment (15 CCR
1020(a)).
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
STC reported the agency’s complaint with
(b) jail operations liability;
training for the 2022-2023 cycle as of 08-01-
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
2023.
safety; and,
Deputies who are assigned to court, are
(e) suicide prevention;
provided in service training which includes
(f) de-escalation;
the requirement of this regulation.
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
☒ ☐ ☐
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally,
many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please
refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and
text of regulations.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 202.3 – Supervision of Incarcerated
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
Persons
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 202.3 – Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Persons
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 CM 202.3 – Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. CM 202.4 Separation of Duties
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CM 202.3 – Supervision of Incarcerated
be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
When a person from each gender is being
held at this facility, a minimum of one
correctional officer from each gender
should be always on-duty in the jail.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall To determine compliance with this
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel regulation, BSCC staff reviewed the staffing
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan in addition to speaking with staff during
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of the on-site inspection. BSCC determined
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and the facility compliant with this regulation.
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs for
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
all locations for the date range periods of
include, but are not limited to, the following:
10-1-2022 to 10-5-2022, 11-16-22 to 11-19-
☒ ☐ ☐
2022, 12-23-2022 to 12-26-2022, 2-27-
2023 to 3-2-2023, 3-31-2023 to 4-3-2023,
and 6-9-2023 to 6-12-2023 and determined
the agency in compliance with the
regulation.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CM 504.3 (c)
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly “Safety checks shall be done by personal
through direct visual observation of all people held and observation of the correctional officer and
☒ ☐ ☐
housed in the facility.
shall be sufficient to determine whether the
incarcerated person is experiencing any
stress or trauma.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3 (a)
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CM 504.3 (h)
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as CM519.3 (c)
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
CM 519.4 (b)
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 (b)
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3 (3)
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
include:
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(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CM 504.3.1 (a)
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 504.3.1 (b)
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 504.3.1 (c)
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
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.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
CM 402 Fire Safety
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 The Madera County Sheriff’s Office switched
from its Detentions Policy and Procedures
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Manual to its new Madera County Sheriff’s
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy Office Custody Manual since the previous
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title inspection. The new Custody Manual will be
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively referred to as “CM” throughout this
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection report.
manual shall be made available to all employees.
CM103.3 Responsibilities
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
The CM was last reviewed and updated on
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
02-23-2023.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CM 100 Organizational Structure and
following: Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 100 Organizational Structure and
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. Responsibility
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CM 511 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CM 512 Use of Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical counts of CM 501 Inmate Counts
and searches of the facility and incarcerated CM 514 Searches
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each CM 211 Key and Electronic Access Device
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Control
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. CM 103.3.2 Internal and External Security
The review and evaluation shall include internal and ☒ ☐ ☐ Measure Review
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual 8/1/2023 BSCC staff reviewed the annual
abuse and sexual harassment. security review for the facility and
determined the facility’s complaint with this
regulation.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 402 Fire Safety
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of CM 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; CM 400.7 Riots
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400.8 Hostages
CM 400.9 Escapes
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of
☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail
(D) natural disasters; CM 401 Emergency Staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 404.3 Evacuation Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 402.7 Inspections
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CM 507.4 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices. Agents, and Control Devices
(8) Suicide Prevention. CM 723 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 508.8 Housing Assignments
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 113 Anti-Retaliation
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 521 End-of-Term Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 606.4 (h) PREA Coordinator
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Implementing a process by which inmates
privately report sexual abuse and sexual may report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated harassment to a public/private entity or an
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and office that is not part of the Sheriff's Office,
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of ☒ ☐ ☐ and that the outside entity or office can
responsibilities that may have contributed to such receive and immediately forward inmate
incidents, reports of sexual abuse and sexual
harassment to the Assistant Sheriff,
allowing the inmate anonymity (28 CFR
115.51; 15 CCR 1029).
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 606.4 (o) PREA Coordinator
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
Ensuring that information for uninvolved
harassment. The method for reporting shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates, family, community members, and
publicly posted at the facility.
other interested third parties to report sexual
abuse or sexual harassment is publicly
posted at the facility (15 CCR 1029).
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 723 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
Upon entry into the facility, all bookings are
prevention program developed by the facility
screened per 711 Medical Screening.
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 723.4 Staff Training
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 723.5 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CM 723.5 Screening and Intervention
including placement in restrictive housing, following a ☒ ☐ ☐
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 723.4 Staff Training
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CM 723.5 Screening and Intervention
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723.6 Suicide Watch
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 723.6.1 Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM 723.6.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator,
including the development of a corrective action plan to ☒ ☐ ☐
address deficiencies identified in the administrative
review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723.7 Follow-up
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 723.4 Staff Training
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CM 402.7 Inspections
with two year retention of the inspection record;
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility is inspected once per month by
a contracted vendor. The inspection
includes fire alarm and fire-related
equipment.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402.3 (c) Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐
The facility was inspected on 11-04-22 by
the Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404.3 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 402.8 Emergency Housing of
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 210 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
BSCC staff reviewed the one reported
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
☒ ☐ ☐ incident which occurred in the courthouse
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
and determined the facility is compliant with
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
this regulation.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CM 210.2 Policy
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 CM 210.3 Report Preparation
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 724 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
Review
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall
include the facility administrator or designee, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness CM 724.2 Policy
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures,
☒ ☐ ☐
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are escorted to and from the
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, courtroom and transportation units by
lockup, or court holding facility: ☐ ☐ ☒ Probation staff. During this time, Probation
staff maintain full responsibility for the
minors.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
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
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
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 CM 508 Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
The agency utilizes dedicated personnel to
establish and implement a written plan designed to
conduct the classification of all new
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
arrestees. Classification personnel are
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐
core-trained correctional officers.
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
Persons attending court are separated
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
according to assigned classification.
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, The Classification unit monitors and adjusts
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis classification levels and housing security
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety needs for all inmates.
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
would present management or security problems. A
BSCC staff reviewed the forms used at
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
intake. They included form gathering
be given serious consideration.
information including but not limited to
☒ ☐ ☐ classification, threats, medical
questionnaires, mental health, suicide, and
PREA.
BSCC staff reviewed several intake folders
on the day of the inspection and determined
the agency was compliant with this
regulation.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 711 Medical Screening
CM 715 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ All medical screening is completed at the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require jail upon booking.
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CM 711.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 711.5 Health Appraisal
CM 713 Mental Health Screening and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CM 711.5.2 Telehealth
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
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 CM 711.5 Health Appraisal
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CM 711.5 Health Appraisal
of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall CM 505.6 Maintenance of Programs and
develop and implement policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ Services
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate 505.2 Policy - This office shall provide for the
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of secure and restrictive housing of any special
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but shall
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility not impose more deprivation of privileges
☒ ☐ ☐
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or
the public (15 CCR 1053).
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 505.1.1 – “This is a non-punitive
an incarcerated person’s health. classification process and must not
☒ ☐ ☐
adversely affect an incarcerated person's
health (15 CCR 1053).”
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CM 505.1.1 Administrative Separation
incarcerated people who have: Definition
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
and facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CM 505.5 Protective Custody
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CM 505.7 Review of Status
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CM 712.4 (d)
center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 512 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
The agency reported there was use of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
restraints as defined in the section since the
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
21-22 inspection which occurred on 9-15-
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
2022.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; CM 512.1 Purpose and Scope
This policy shall apply to the use of specific
types of restraints, such as four/five-point
☒ ☐ ☐ restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
restraints, and similar restraint systems, as
well as all other restraints, including
handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when
such restraints are used to restrain any
incarcerated person for prolonged periods.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 704 Emergency Health Care Services
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 512.6 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.5 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.4 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment CM 512.3 (a)
☒ ☐ ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
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 CM 512.2. Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
“Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
responsible health care staff; continued retention
use of restraints on any incarcerated person.
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
Whenever feasible, the use of restraints,
☒ ☐ ☐
other than routine use during transfer, shall
require the approval of the Watch
Commander prior to application. In instances
where prior approval is not feasible, the
Watch Commander shall be apprised of the
use of restraints as soon as practicable.”
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 512.3 (h)
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 512.3 (i)
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CM 512.3 (j)
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 512.3 (f)
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
Staff members shall conduct continuous
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
direct face-to-face observation at least twice
person. Such observation shall be documented.
every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
check the incarcerated person's physical
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from well-being and behavior. Restraints shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse. checked to verify the correct application and
to ensure they do not compromise
circulation. All checks shall be documented,
with the actual time recorded by the person
doing the observation, along with a
description of the incarcerated person's
behavior. Any actions taken should also be
noted in the log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in CM 512.3 (k)
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CM 512.3 (l)
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 512. Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
“The use of restraints for purposes other
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
than for the controlled movement or
documentation shall include: the reason for
transportation of an incarcerated person
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
shall be documented on appropriate logs
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and shall be video recorded unless exigent
and the duration of placement.
circumstances prevent staff from doing so.
☒ ☐ ☐
The documentation shall include, at a
minimum, the type of restraint used, when it
was applied, a detailed description of why
the restraint was needed, the name of the
person authorizing placement, names of
staff involved in the placement, any injuries
sustained, when the restraints were removed
and the duration of placement (15 CCR
1058).”
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
“Restraints will not be used on incarcerated
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
persons who are known to be pregnant
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
unless based on an individualized
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
☒ ☐ ☐ determination that restraints are reasonably
policy shall include reference to the following:
necessary for the legitimate safety and
security needs of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public. Should restraints be
necessary, the restraints shall be the least
restrictive available and the most
reasonable under the circumstances.”
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
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 CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
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 CM 512.7.1 Incarcerated Persons in
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Recovery after Terminated Pregnancy
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 CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 603.3 Inmate Access
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 805 Vermin and Pest Control
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
CM 806 Inmate Safety
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS ☐ ☐ ☒
0B
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are escorted to the courthouse by
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article members of the Probation Department.
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) Minors may pass by adults but are always
escorted. Minors are the sole responsibility
☐ ☒ ☐
of the Probation staff members and are not
held in areas where adults are.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
1B
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:
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(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
2 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
3B
☐ ☐ ☒
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
4B
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
☐ ☐ ☒
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1163 CLASSIFICATION
5B
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.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 2993
FACILITY: Madera County Courthouse TYPE: CHJ RC: (149)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-08-2023
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/Intake
18J H 2008 1 (2) (2) 9.1 x 8.1 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space – 41”. Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18K H 2008 1 (15) (15) 20.2 x 10.10 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space – 276”. Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18L H 2008 1 (2) (2) 8.7 x 9.7 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space – 36”. Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18M H 2008 1 (2) (2) 9.6 x 6.9 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 53” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18N H 2008 1 (2) (2) 9.6 x 6.9 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 53” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18P H 2008 1 (8) (8) 11.10 X 11.1 X 1 1 1
8.8
Bench space 159” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18H H 2008 1 (7) (7) 10.6 x 10.1 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 143” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18G H 2008 1 (7) (7) 10.6 x 10.1 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 143” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18F H 2008 1 (7) (7) 10.6 x 10.1 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 143” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18E H 2008 1 (16) (16) 10.6 x 18.0 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 305” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18A H 2008 1 (3) (3) 10.1 x 8.2 x 8.8 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 space 65” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18B H 2008 1 (3) (3) 10.6 x 7.5 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 69” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18C H 2008 1 (2) (2) 9.0 x 7.8 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 46” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
18D H 2008 1 (3) (3) 10.6 x 10.4 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 65” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
1st Floor
112 A H 2008 1 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
112B H 2008 1 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
2nd Floor
212A H 2008 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
212B H 2008 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
215A H 2008 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
215B H 2008 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
3rd Floor
312A H 2008 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
312B H 2008 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
316A H 2008 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 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 space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
316B H 2008 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
4TH Foor
412A H 2008 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
412B H 2008 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
414A H 2008 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
414B H 2008 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by lest restricted bench space.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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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; 2010
BSCC Code:2993
FACILITY NAME: Madera County Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
Apply): X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 08-08-2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in X
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) No Sobering Cell.
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X No Safety Cell.
Shower room available No Shower.
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
more X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § X
1050 and 1053
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
X
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Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
X
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.
X
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
10: Deleted language referring to central control
point.
10: Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in
X
holding and staging cells. See regulation for
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See
X
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
sobering cell.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over
the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the
X
water outlet (bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
X
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. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
X
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Noteareas of non-compliance that are X
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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