BSCC
Madera SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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May 12, 2025
Tyson J. Pogue, Sheriff
Madera County Sheriff Office
2725 Falcon Drive
Madera, CA 93637
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MADERA COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Pogue:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and
the following facilities were inspected on Tuesday, March 18, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Madera County Jail 2985 II
Madera County Courthouse 2993 CH
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to inspections 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.
The Nutritional, Medical/Mental Health, and Environmental local inspections have not
been completed for this inspection and are out of compliance. The Environmental Health
inspection is scheduled for May 7, 2025. The biennial fire inspection was not completed
and was out of compliance.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Title 15. Section Description
(Madera Courthouse) A current biennial fire
§ 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning inspection had not been completed at the
time of the inspection.
Tyson J. Pogue
Sheriff
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Title 15. Section Description
(Madera Courthouse) The courthouse was
noncompliant due to lack of monthly fire
§ 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning
inspections. The facility enacted a new
policy immediately.
(Madera Jail) Reports/logs were found to be
§ 1055. Use of Safety Cell missing information required by the
regulation.
(Madera Jail) Reports/logs were found to be
§ 1056. Use of Sobering Cell missing information required by the
regulation.
(Madera Jail) Logs were missing information
§ 1065. Exercise and Out of Cell Time
such as start times, end times, and refusals.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025; BSCC staff presented
an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for
noncompliance items found during the inspection. A CAP was requested by Wednesday
May 14, 2025. The CAP will be responded to under a separate cover letter.
* * *
Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JAMES A. PEAK
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Madera County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Madera County*
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Tyson J. Pogue
Sheriff
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Chair, Board of Supervisors, Madera County*
County Administrator, Madera County*
Chris Rodriguez, Captain, Madera County Sheriff’s 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: Sgt. Lesage, Lt. Followill
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: March 18, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall division found the agency in compliance with applicable
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment. CM 306 – Training
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the CM 306.4 - Minimum Training Requirements
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also CM 306.4.1 - Training for Managers and Supervisors
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff designated to
employed in each local detention facility to remain in the facility for the supervision and welfare of
ensure the implementation and operation of the incarcerated persons, to ensure the implementation and
programs and activities required by these operation of all programs and activities as required by Title
regulations. 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards, and to respond to
☒ ☐ ☐
emergencies when needed. Such staff must not leave the
facility while incarcerated persons are present and should
not be assigned duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1027).
BSCC staff determined the agency is compliant with this
regulation based on the staffing roster/plan.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
shall be at least one employee on duty at all times
in a local detention facility or in the building which
houses a local detention facility who shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to
incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
duties which would conflict with the supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
and care of incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
there shall be at least one female employee who
shall be immediately available and accessible to When a person from each gender is being held at this
such females. facility, a minimum of one correctional officer from each
☒ ☐ ☐ gender should be on-duty in the jail at all times.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
On the day of the inspection, BSCC staff observed female
personnel present and available for female incarcerated
persons.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
number of personnel for a specific facility, the
facility administrator shall prepare and retain a The Assistant Sheriff or the authorized designee shall be
staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in responsible for developing staffing plans to comply with
the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan this policy. Records of staff deployment should be
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of maintained in accordance with established records
their biennial inspection. The results of such a retention schedules (Penal Code § 4021; 15 CCR 1027).
review and recommendations shall be reported to
the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility
for the facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and (c) Safety checks shall be done by personal observation
implement policy and procedures for conducting of the correctional officer and shall be sufficient to
safety checks that include, but are not limited to, determine whether the incarcerated person is
the following: experiencing any stress or trauma.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and
well-being of individuals and shall be conducted BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety checks logs
at least hourly through direct visual observation from the periods of:
of all people held and housed in the facility.
• 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
☒ ☐ ☐ • 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
• 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
BSCC staff determined the facility to be compliant with this
regulation.
BSCC staff reviewed the supervisor's review of safety
checks logs per §1027.5(f). These reviews are completed
by the watch commander and documented in their daily
log.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute CM 504.3 Safety Checks
lapse between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least once every
60 minutes and more frequently if necessary.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, CM 504.3 Safety Checks
safety cells, and restraints shall occur more (h) Special management incarcerated persons shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
frequently as outlined in section 1055, section checked more frequently as detailed in the Special
1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. Management Incarcerated Persons Policy.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an irregular
☒ ☐ ☐
schedule (staggered) so that incarcerated persons cannot
predict when the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual
safety check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
check occurred, such as a cell, module, or ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
of staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
are reviewed at regular defined intervals by a Safety check documentation shall be reviewed at
supervisor or facility manager, including methods regular, defined intervals by the Assistant Sheriff or
of mitigating patterns of inconsistent ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor. The review shall include any noted
documentation, or untimely completion of, safety inconsistent documentation or any untimely
checks. completion of safety checks (15 CCR 1027.5).
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 402 Fire Safety
CM 402.2 Policy
Whenever there is a person in custody, there It is the policy of this office that fire prevention
shall be at least one person on duty at all times strategies are a high priority.
who meets the training standards established by The Assistant Sheriff shall ensure that a fire alarm and
the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal detection and suppression system, as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
Code section 6030(c)]. law, are installed, maintained, and periodically tested.
Any variance, exception, or equivalency issues must
be approved by the fire jurisdiction authorities and
must not constitute a serious life-safety threat to the
occupants of the facility (15 CCR 1029(a)(7)(A); 15
CCR 1032 et seq.).
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 The Madera County Sheriff’s Office utilizes Lexipol for
MANUAL4 maintaining their Policy and Procedure Manual. It was last
updated on 01/08/2025.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish
a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. Custody Manual (CM)
The policy and procedures manual shall address Law Enforcement (LE)
all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and
shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated CM 100 Organizational Structure and Responsibility
at least every two years. Such a manual shall be CM 103 Custody Manual
made available to all employees. CM 103.3 Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
The Assistant Sheriff shall ensure that the Custody
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Manual is comprehensively reviewed at least every
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
two years, updated as needed, and the staff trained
separate manual to ensure confidentiality.
accordingly to ensure that the policies in the manual
Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have
are current and reflect the mission of the Madera
been deleted.
County Sheriff's Office (15 CCR 1029). The review
shall be documented in written form sufficient to
indicate that policies and procedures have been
reviewed and amended as appropriate to facility
changes.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, CM 100.1 Purpose and Scope
and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited
to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels
of communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the CM 103 Custody Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator/manager. CM 103.3 Responsibilities
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets CM 511 Use of Force
current 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 CM 508 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
newly received persons for release.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical CM 501 Counts
counts and searches of the facility and CM 514 Searches
incarcerated persons, contraband control, CM 106.5 Focal Points for Inspection
and key control. CM 211 Key and Electronic Access Device Control
Each facility administrator shall, at least CM 103.3.2 Internal and External Security Measure
annually, review, evaluate, and make a ☒ ☐ ☐ Review
record of security measures. The review and
evaluation shall include internal and external The annual security review was completed on 01/15/2025.
security measures of the facility including BSCC staff determined that the agency was in compliance
security measures specific to prevention of with this review.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 402.02 Fire Safety Policy
(A) fire suppression preplan as required ☒ ☐ ☐
by section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking CM 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
of hostages;
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400 Facility Emergencies
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400 Facility Emergencies
(E) periodic testing of emergency CM 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
equipment; and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 400 Facility Emergencies
ammunition, chemical agents, and ☒ ☐ ☐
related security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, CM 113 Anti-Retaliation
and respond to retaliation against any staff or ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 310 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
person after reporting any abuse. CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(12) Release policy, including release CM 521 End of Term Release
planning for incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 709.5 Family Planning Services
CM 712.3 Mental Health Services
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court CM 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and
Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall Retaliation
provide for, but not be limited to, the following: Incarcerated persons may report sexual abuse or
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated sexual harassment incidents anonymously or to any
people to privately report sexual abuse and staff member they choose. Staff shall accommodate
sexual harassment, retaliation by other all incarcerated person requests to report allegations
incarcerated persons or staff for reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ of sexual abuse or harassment. Staff shall accept
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and reports made verbally, in writing, anonymously, or
staff neglect or violation of responsibilities from third parties and shall promptly document all
that may have contributed to such incidents, verbal reports (28 CFR 115.51; 15 CCR 1029).
BSCC staff observed PREA signage posted in the intake
area and the housing areas.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated CM 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, and
persons, family, community members, and Retaliation
other interested third parties to report sexual The facility shall provide information to all visitors or
abuse or sexual harassment. The method for third parties on how they may report any incident, or
reporting shall be publicly posted at the suspected incident of sexual abuse, or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. harassment to a staff member (28 CFR 115.54; 15
CCR 1029).
BSCC staff observed PREA signage in the public lobby
area.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 723 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written
suicide prevention program developed by the
facility administrator or designee, in conjunction
☒ ☐ ☐
with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide
treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all CM 723.4 Staff Training
custodial personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for
supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial
and annual training on suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention, to include, at minimum
(15 CCR 1030):
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's policy for their suicide
prevention program and determined the agency was
compliant with this regulation. The agency completes an
annual suicide prevention training via a daily training
bulletin.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately CM 723.3 Suicide Prevention Team
☒ ☐ ☐
upon 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 723.5 Screening and Intervention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court
☒ ☐ ☐
staff, medical and mental health personnel in
relation to suicide risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk CM 723.5 Screening and Intervention
of 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 CM 723.6.1 Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM 723.6.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of CM 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
suicides and attempted suicides as defined by CM 516.4 In-Custody Death Review
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 CM 723.7 Follow-up
return from court as determined by the mental ☒ ☐ ☐
health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402 Fire Safety
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 CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
local 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 CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
staff with two-year retention of the inspection (b) Fire prevention inspections as required by Health and
record; Safety Code § 13146.1(a) and (b), which requires
inspections at least once every two years.
CM 402.7 Inspections
The Sheriff's Office shall be inspected by an
☒ ☐ ☐ appointed staff member who is qualified to perform
fire and safety inspections on a monthly basis to
ensure that fire safety standards are maintained (15
CCR 1032).
The agency is compliant with this regulation as it
maintains 24 months of monthly fire inspections on file.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by CM 402.7 Inspections
Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and A staff member shall be assigned to coordinate with
(b) which requires inspections at least once every local or state fire officials for the inspections as
two years; required once every two years, pursuant to Health and
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health and Safety
Code § 13146.1(b).
The current fire inspection was completed on 03/25/2025
by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of CM 402.8 Emergency Housing of Incarcerated Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the case of fire.
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.
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Facility administrators shall provide the Board CM 500.3 Reports
with applicable demographic information as ☒ ☐ ☐
described in the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS CM 209 Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or
IV facility shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of individual
records for each incarcerated person which shall
include, but not be limited to, intake information, ☒ ☐ ☐
personal property receipts, commitment papers,
court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken,
medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect CM 209 Incarcerated Person Records
accurate, uniform data for every allegation of
sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control
and from other facilities with which it contracts for
the confinement of its incarcerated people. The ☒ ☐ ☐
data collected shall include, at a minimum, the
data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 210 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written The facility provided a random sampling of 30 incident
policies and procedures for the maintenance of reports for review from the time periods of:
written records and reporting of all incidents
which result in physical harm, or serious threat of • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated • 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
☒ ☐ ☐
person of a detention facility or other person. • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
BSCC staff determined that the reports meet the
requirements of this regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the CM 210.3 Report Preparation
persons involved, a description of the incident,
☒ ☐ ☐
the actions taken, and the date and time of the
occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the CM 210.4 Required Reporting
staff assigned to investigate the incident and ☒ ☐ ☐
submitted to the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 218 News Media Relations
CM 219 Community Relations and Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and The information about this regulation is available on the
procedures for the dissemination of information to ☒ ☐ ☐ agency website
the public, to other government agencies, and to (https://www.maderacounty.com/government/corrections)
the news media. The public and incarcerated and upon request in the lobby.
persons shall have available for review the
following material:
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(a) The Board of State and Community CM 219 Community Relations and Public Information
Corrections Minimum Standards for Local
☒ ☐ ☐
Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the
California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting CM 219.3 Responsibilities
incarcerated people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals CM 219.3 Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
and Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service CM 219.3 Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
Programs
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated CM 219.3 Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 219.3 Responsibilities
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care CM 219.3 Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
Services
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
CM 516.3 Mandatory Reporting
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written
policy and procedures to comply with the in-
custody death reporting requirements of ☒ ☐ ☐
Government Code section 12525. The facility
administrator shall submit a copy of the report
filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with CM 516.4 In-Custody Death Review
the health administrator, shall develop written
policy and procedures to conduct an initial review
and complete a written report of every in-custody
death within 30 days of the death. The team that
☒ ☐ ☐
conducts the initial review shall include, at a
minimum, the facility administrator or designee,
the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision
staff who are relevant to the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CM 516.4 In-Custody Death Review
appropriateness of clinical care; whether The team should review the appropriateness of
changes to policies, procedures, or practices are ☒ ☐ ☐ clinical care, determine whether changes to policies,
warranted; and to identify issues that require procedures, or practices are warranted, and identify
further study. issues that require further study (15 CCR 1046).
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy CM 516.4.1 BSCC In-Custody Death Review
of the initial review report of every in-custody Recommendations
death to the BSCC within 60 days of the death.
The facility administrator shall provide a copy of ☒ ☐ ☐
the initial review report that comports with the
disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the
Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following CM 516.4.1 BSCC In-Custody Death Review
information: Recommendations
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention
facility
(B) Description of the location where the
death occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel
(including names and roles) involved in
the reporting of the death or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to
death, including behavioral health or medical
issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while
detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility
the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail,
lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the
provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar
days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board
shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 508 Classification
CM 508.4 Classification Plan
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, The plan should include an initial screening process,
Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and as well as a process for determining appropriate
implement a written classification plan designed housing assignments (28 CFR 115.42). The plan
to properly assign incarcerated persons to should include use of an objective screening
housing units and activities according to the instrument, procedures for making decisions about
categories of gender identity, age, criminal classification and housing assignments, intake and
sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, housing forms, and a process to ensure that all
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- classification and housing records are maintained in
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually each incarcerated person's permanent file. The plan
abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria should include an evaluation of the following criteria
which will provide for the safety of the (15 CCR 1050):
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit
assignment shall be accomplished to the extent BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of classification
possible within the limits of the available number reports from the time periods of:
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
• 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
The written classification plan shall be based on • 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
objective criteria and include receiving screening • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024
performed at the time of intake by trained • 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
personnel, and a record of each person's • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
classification level, housing restrictions, and
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
housing assignments.
BSCC staff determined the facility is compliant with this
regulation.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall CM 508 Classification
establish and implement a classification system CM 508.4 Classification Plan
which will include the use of classification officers
or a 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.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has
been deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming CM 508 Classification
assignments, the agency shall consider on a CM 508.4 Classification Plan
case-by-case basis whether a placement would
ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated
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person, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own
safety shall be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of medical
screening forms from the time periods of:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
policies and procedures specifying those • 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
symptoms that require medical isolation of an • 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is • 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
completed. • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
BSCC staff determined the facility is compliant with this
regulation.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry CM 711.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
shall be made of the person being booked as to History of infectious or communicable diseases that
whether the person has or has had any are considered serious in nature; current treatment,
communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or symptoms, medications, chronic illness, or health
has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any ☒ ☐ ☐ issues, including communicable diseases, or special
other communicable diseases, or other special health requirements, and/or dietary needs (15 CCR
medical problem identified by the health 1051)
authority. The response shall be noted on the
medical screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS CM 713 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation
IDENTIFICATION
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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 CM 713.3 Mental Health Screening
staff is 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 CM 713.3 Mental Health Screening
shall 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 CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
the safety of the person in crisis or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators BSCC staff reviewed 20 administrative separation reports
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement policies and and determined the facility is compliant with this
procedures for the administrative separation of regulation.
incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 505.1 Purpose and Scope
(a) Administrative separation may consist of CM 50506 Maintenance of Programs and Services
separate housing but shall not involve any other
☒ ☐ ☐
deprivation of privileges than is necessary to
obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of
incarcerated people and facility staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely CM 505.1.1 Definitions
affect an incarcerated person’s health. This is a non-punitive 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 Definitions
incarcerated people who have: Administrative separation - The physical separation of an
(1) A documented history of activity or incarcerated person who has (15 CCR 1053):
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 CM 505.7 Review of Status
and evaluation of the need to continue placement ☒ ☐ ☐
in administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 519 Safety and Sobering Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, BSCC staff reviewed 22 safety cell placement reports/logs
Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those from the time periods of:
people who display behavior which results in the
destruction of property or reveals an intent to • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
cause physical harm to self or others. • 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
• 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024
☐ ☒ ☐
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
BSCC staff determined the agency was not in compliance
with the requirements of this regulation due to incomplete
documentation. BSCC staff requested a Corrective Action
Plan and will follow up in 30 and 60 days.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 519 Safety and Sobering Cells
responsible physician, shall develop written
policies and procedures governing safety cell use
and may delegate authority to place an ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person in a safety cell to a
physician. Policies and procedures shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for CM 519.2 Policy
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The
☒ ☐ ☐
Assistant Sheriff or the authorized designee shall
review this policy annually with the Responsible
Physician.
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(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only CM 519.3 Safety Cell Procedures
with the approval of the facility manager or
designee, or responsible health care staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Placement of an incarcerated person into a safety cell
continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum requires approval of the Watch Commander or the
of every four hours. Responsible Physician.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as (h) A medical assessment of the incarcerated person in
soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours the safety cell shall occur as soon as possible, but not
from the time of placement in the safety cell. The more than 12 hours from the time of placement. The
person shall be medically cleared for continued ☒ ☐ ☐ person shall be medically cleared for continued
retention, referral to advanced treatment, or assessment, referral to advanced treatment, or removed
removal from the safety cell a minimum of every from the safety cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter.
24 hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible (i) A mental health assessment shall be conducted as
health care staff shall obtain a mental health soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from an
opinion/consultation with responsible health care incarcerated person's placement. The mental health
☒ ☐ ☐
staff on placement and retention, which shall be professional's recommendations shall be documented.
secured as soon as possible, but not more than
12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted (c) A safety check consisting of direct visual observation
at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-
than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes
Such observation shall be documented. 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 (e) Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be given the
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. opportunity to have fluids (water, juices) at least hourly.
Correctional officers shall provide the fluids in paper cups.
☒ ☐ ☐ The incarcerated persons shall be given sufficient time to
drink the fluids prior to the cup being removed. Each time
an incarcerated person is provided the opportunity to drink
fluids will be documented on the safety cell log.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be (d) Incarcerated persons should be permitted to remain
allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided normally clothed or should be provided a safety suit,
with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to except in cases where the incarcerated person has
provide for their personal privacy unless specific ☒ ☐ ☐ demonstrated that clothing articles may pose a risk to the
identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the incarcerated person's safety or the facility. In these cases,
security of the facility are documented. the reasons for not providing clothing shall be
documented on the safety cell log.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 519 Safety and Sobering Cells
CM 519.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary BSCC staff reviewed sobering cell placement reports and
holding of incarcerated people who are a threat logs for the time periods of:
to their own safety or the safety of others due to
their state of intoxication. • 03/03/2024 to 03/09/2024
• 04/14/2024 to 04/20/2024
☐ ☒ ☐ • 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
• 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
BSCC determined the agency was not compliant with this
regulation due to incomplete documentation. BSCC staff
requested a Corrective Action Plan and will follow up in 30
and 60 days.
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A person shall be removed from the sobering cell (d) Incarcerated persons will be removed from the
as soon as they are able to continue the sobering cell when they no longer pose a threat to their
☒ ☐ ☐
admission process or are no longer a risk to own safety and the safety of others and are able to
themselves or others. continue the booking process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering (c) Qualified health care professionals shall assess the
cell over six hours without an evaluation by medical condition of the incarcerated person in the
medical or custody staff to determine whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell at least every six hours. Only incarcerated
person has an urgent medical problem, pursuant persons who continue to need the protective housing of a
to section 1213 of these regulations. sobering cell will continue to be detained in such housing.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all (c) Qualified health care professionals shall assess the
persons must receive an evaluation by medical condition of the incarcerated person in the
responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell at least every six hours. Only incarcerated
persons who continue to need the protective housing of a
sobering cell will continue to be detained in such housing.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people (b) A safety check consisting of direct visual observation
held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-
less than every half hour. Such observation shall being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30
be documented. minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation
☒ ☐ ☐
of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented.
Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every
two hours and document this action on the sobering cell
log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities
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 602.3 Assistant Sheriff Responsibilities
regional center for any incarcerated person (i) Identifying and evaluating all incarcerated persons with
suspected or confirmed to have a developmental developmental disabilities, including contacting the
☒ ☐ ☐
disability for the purposes of diagnosis or regional center to assist with diagnosis and/or treatment
treatment within 24 hours of such determination, within 24 hours of identification, excluding holidays and
excluding holidays and weekends. weekends (15 CCR 1057).
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 512 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility deploys the WRAP system under this
responsible physician, shall develop and regulation. BSCC staff reviewed the six placements of
implement written policies and procedures for the incarcerated persons in the WRAP between January 2024
use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include and January 2025. The reports and logs were complete,
any devices which immobilize extremities or documenting the requirements of the regulation. BSCC
prevent the incarcerated person from being ☒ ☐ ☐ staff determined the facility to be compliant with this
ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not regulation.
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: CM 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in The facility is compliant with this regulation, with required
immediate medical/mental health referral; equipment located in the intake and medical areas.
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.6 Restrained Incarcerated Person Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation CM 512.4 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
☒ ☐ ☐
needs; and,
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.4 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for (a) Restraints shall not be used as punishment, placed
☒ ☐ ☐
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. around a person's neck, or applied in a way that is likely
to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow
or breathing (e.g., hog-tying).
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
incarcerated people who display behavior Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs, shall only be
which results in the destruction of property or used on an incarcerated person when it reasonably
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self appears necessary to overcome resistance, prevent
or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ escape, or bring an incident under control, thereby
preventing injury to the incarcerated person or others, or
eliminating the possibility of property damage. Restraints
shall not be utilized any longer than is reasonably
necessary to achieve the above goals.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only CM 512.2 Policy
when less restrictive alternatives, including Restraints are to be applied only when less restrictive
verbal de-escalation techniques, have been methods, including verbal de-escalation techniques, have
☒ ☐ ☐
attempted and are deemed ineffective. been attempted and are deemed ineffective in controlling
the dangerous behavior of an incarcerated person (15
CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058).
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use of restraints
manager, the facility watch commander, or on any incarcerated person. Whenever feasible, the use
responsible health care staff; continued of restraints, other than routine use during transfer, shall
☒ ☐ ☐
retention shall be reviewed a minimum of require the approval of the Watch Commander prior to
every hour. 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 CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
be maintained until a medical opinion can be ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
obtained. maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
retention shall be secured within one hour (i) Within one hour of placement in restraints, a qualified
☒ ☐ ☐
from the time of placement. health care professional shall document an opinion
regarding the placement and retention of the restraints.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
within four hours of placement. (j) As soon as practicable, but within four hours of
placement in restraints, the incarcerated person shall be
medically assessed to determine whether the person has
☒ ☐ ☐
a serious medical condition that is being masked by the
aggressive behavior. The medical assessment shall be a
face-to-face evaluation by a qualified health care
professional.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes (f) Staff members shall conduct continuous direct face-to-
to ensure that the restraints are properly face observation at least twice every 30 minutes on an
employed, and to ensure the safety and well- irregular schedule to check the incarcerated person's
being of the incarcerated person. Such physical well-being and behavior. Restraints shall be
observation shall be documented. While in ☒ ☐ ☐ checked to verify correct application and to ensure they
restraint devices all incarcerated persons do not compromise circulation. All checks shall be
shall be housed alone or in a specified documented, with the actual time recorded by the person
housing area which makes provisions to doing the observation, along with a description of the
protect the person from abuse. 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 Use of Restraints – Control
consultation with responsible health care (k) As soon as practicable, but within eight hours of
staff determines that an incarcerated person placement in restraints, the incarcerated person must be
cannot be safely removed from restraints evaluated by a mental health professional to assess
after eight hours, the person shall be taken to whether the incarcerated person needs immediate and/or
a medical facility for further evaluation. ☒ ☐ ☐ long-term mental health treatment. If the Assistant Sheriff,
or the authorized designee, in consultation with
responsible health care staff determines that the
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 CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s (l) Where applicable, the Assistant Sheriff shall use the
☒ ☐ ☐
recommended maximum time limits for restraint device manufacturer's recommended maximum
placement. time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented The use of restraints for purposes other than for the
and shall be video recorded unless exigent controlled movement or transportation of an incarcerated
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. person shall be documented on appropriate logs and shall
The documentation shall include: the reason be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent
for placement; person authorizing placement; staff from doing so. The documentation shall include, at a
☒ ☐ ☐
names of staff involved in the placement; minimum, the type of restraint used, when it was applied,
injuries sustained; and the duration of a detailed description of why the restraint was needed, the
placement. 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 CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
PERSONS
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices on pregnant people. In accordance with
Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include
reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnant or in recovery after delivery or Incarcerated persons who are known to be pregnant will
termination of the pregnancy shall not be ☒ ☐ ☐ not be handcuffed behind their backs or placed in waist
restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints or leg irons.
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
during delivery, or in recovery after delivery Incarcerated persons recovering from a termination of
or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be pregnancy shall not be restrained using leg
restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs
unless deemed necessary for the safety and behind the body unless an exception identified in the
security of the incarcerated person, the staff, Incarcerated Persons in Labor subsection of this policy
or the public. applies (15 CCR 1058.5).
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
professional who is currently responsible for Restraints shall be removed when medical staff
the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant responsible for the medical care of the incarcerated
person during a medical emergency, labor, person determines that the removal of restraints is
☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery or medically necessary (15 CCR 1058.5).
termination of the pregnancy determines that
the removal of restraints is medically
necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant
orally or in writing, of the standards and ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person should be advised of the policies and
policies governing incarcerated pregnant procedures regarding the restraint of pregnant persons
people. (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
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 CM 520.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain Samples
“use of reasonable force” shall be defined as
the force that an objective, trained and
competent correctional employee, faced with ☒ ☐ ☐
similar facts and circumstances, would
consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be CM 520.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain Samples
preceded by efforts to secure voluntary
compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary
compliance shall be documented and include ☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior CM 520.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain Samples
written authorization of the facility watch
commander or 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.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell CM 511.6 Reporting the Use of Force
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, A video recording is required for all calculated use of force
including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell incidents and should include the introduction of all
extraction event. The videotape shall be retained members participating in the process. The recording and
☒ ☐ ☐
by the agency for the length of time required by documentation will be part of the investigation package.
statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as The supervisor should ensure the recording is properly
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall processed for retention and a copy is forwarded with the
be retained administratively. report to the Assistant Sheriff within three working days.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM CM 1006 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation
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 CM 1006 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation
the 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 CM 1006 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation
academic or vocational, or both, education of ☒ ☐ ☐
housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be CM 1006 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation
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.
1062 VISITING CM 1011 Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and CM 1011.3 Procedures
implement written policies and procedures, which The Assistant Sheriff shall develop written procedures for
include the following requirements: incarcerated person visiting, which shall provide for as
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as ☒ ☐ ☐ number of personnel will reasonably allow, with no fewer
facility schedules, space, and number of visits allowed than specified by 15 CCR 1062 per week,
personnel will allow. by type of facility.
Visiting information is available at:
https://www.maderacounty.com/government
/corrections/visiting-information
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility CM 1011.5 Visiting Schedule
visiting hours. If practicable, visiting hours The Assistant Sheriff shall designate a person to develop
should be made available on weekends, a schedule for incarcerated person visitation that includes
evenings, or holidays. daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Each incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person shall receive a copy of the visitation schedule in
the incarcerated person handbook at orientation. The
visiting hours will also be posted in the public area of the
facility.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, CM 1011.3 Procedures
and IV facilities there shall be allowed no With no fewer visits allowed than specified by 15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour 1062 per week, by type of facility.
per incarcerated person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a CM 1011.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting Privileges
legitimate operational or safety and security
concern exists. All cancelled visits must be
☒ ☐ ☐
documented. The facility manager or designee
shall regularly review cancelled visits and
document such review.
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(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to CM 1011.7 General Visitation Rules
this section shall include provision for visitation by ☒ ☐ ☐
minor children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement CM 1011.3.2 Video Visitation Not To Replace In-Person
existing visitation programs, but shall not be used Visitation
to fulfill the requirements of this section if in- ☒ ☐ ☐
person visitation is requested by an incarcerated
person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when The facility does not charge for on-site visitation.
visitors are onsite and participating in either in-
person or video visitation. For purposes of this ☒ ☐ ☐
subsection, “onsite” is defined as the location
where the incarcerated person is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities
which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to
January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without ☒ ☐ ☐
in-person visitation space and conditionally
awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video On-site video visiting is available at no charge. In-person
visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour barrier on-site visiting is available.
☐ ☐ ☒
of remote video visitation per week shall be
offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: The facility offers visiting on-site and off-site via video
visiting.
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; On-site and off-site via video and on-site barrier in-person.
Visitation hours; Visiting sessions begin at 0830, 1100, 1145, 1230, 1530,
and 1600 hours.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two 30-minute visitations per seven-day period.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1009 Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written CM 1009.3 Mail Generally
policies and procedures for correspondence Incarcerated persons may, at their own expense, send
☒ ☐ ☐
which provide that: and receive mail without restrictions on quantity, provided
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that it does not jeopardize the safety of members, visitors, or
an incarcerated person may send or receive; other incarcerated persons, or pose an unreasonable
disruption to orderly jail operations.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence CM 1009.5 Processing and Inspection of Mail
may be read when there is a valid security reason ☒ ☐ ☐
and the facility manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated CM 1009.5.2 Confidential Mail
person’s 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, CM 1009.5.2 Confidential Mail
confidentially, with the facility manager or the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator; and,
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(e) those incarcerated persons who are without CM 1009.8 Writing Materials for Indigent Incarcerated
funds shall be permitted at least four postage Persons
paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
week to permit correspondence with family ☒ ☐ ☐
members and friends but without limitation on the
number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of
paper to their attorney and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 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.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CM 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
CM 1005.3 Responsibilities
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III The Assistant Sheriff or the authorized designee shall be
facility shall develop written policies and responsible for ensuring there is sufficient secure space
procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of allocated for physical exercise and out of cell time, and
cell time distributed over a period of seven days that a schedule is developed to ensure accessibility to
to include: both activities for all incarcerated persons. At least three
hours per week of exercise opportunities shall be provided
and at least seven hours of out of cell time distributed over
a period of seven days for recreation (15 CCR 1065).
BSCC staff reviewed exercise and out of cell time logs for
those who program individually due to their classification
status. Logs were reviewed from the periods of:
☐ ☒ ☐
• 06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
• 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
• 09/15/2024 to 09/15/2024
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
BSCC staff determined the facility noncompliant with this
regulation due to missing data of exercise yards. BSCC
staff requested a Corrective Action Plan and will follow up
in 30 and 60 days.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise CM 1005.3 Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
and
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of CM 1005.3 Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
recreation.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CM 1005.6 Security and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, CM 1009 Mail
PERIODICALS, AND WRITINGS
CM 1009.5.3 Books 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 CM 1009.6.1 Rejection of Books and Periodicals
☒ ☐ ☐
based on any legitimate penological interest;
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, CM 1009.6.1 Rejection of Books and Periodicals
and mail containing information concerning
where, 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 CM 1009 Mail
packages received by an incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
person; and
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, CM 1009 Mail
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 and procedures which allow access to a
telephone or communication device beyond
those telephone calls which are required by
Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who
are known to have, or are perceived by others as
having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate
telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but
are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or
third-party communications assistance. An
individual’s access to telephone communications
shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required
to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 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 CM 603.3 Incarcerated Person Access
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 603.4 Confidentiality
1069 ORIENTATION CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation Handbook
administrator shall develop written policies and and determined it meets the requirements of this
procedures for the implementation of a program ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. The facility provides a copy to each new
for people newly admitted to the facility designed booking. In addition, the orientation is available on the
to orient them at the time of placement in a living kiosk in the dayrooms. The facility provides a verbal
area. orientation during classification and when the person is
housed.
Both written and verbal information shall be CM 503.3 Initial Orientation
provided and may be supplemented with video To assist with the incarcerated person's transition into a
☒ ☐ ☐
orientation. custody environment, the orientation will be both written
and verbal
Provision shall be made to provide accessible CM 503.3 Initial Orientation
orientation information to each person, including In addition to English, orientation information will be
those with disabilities, limited literacy, or those provided in the most commonly used languages for the
with limited English proficiency (LEP). incarcerated person population.
The Assistant Sheriff should consider enlisting the
assistance of volunteers who are qualified and proficient
in both English and the language in which they are
☒ ☐ ☐
providing translation assistance to translate the
orientation information. Use of outside translation sources
may also be considered.
Interpretive services will be provided to incarcerated
persons who do not speak English or any of the other
languages in which the orientation information is
available.
Such a program shall be published and include, CM 503.3 Initial Orientation
but not be limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone (b) Correspondence, visiting, and telephone rules
usage rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Facility rules and disciplinary actions
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Incarcerated person grievance procedure
(4) programs and activities available and (g) Programs and activities, including application
☒ ☐ ☐
method of application; procedures
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Medical, dental, and mental health services
(6) classification/housing assignments; (h) Classification/housing assignments and appeal
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if (i) Court appearance, where scheduled, if known
☒ ☐ ☐
known;
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) Voting, including registering to vote
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(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual (l) Sexual abuse and sexual harassment information,
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse and sexual harassment; and, including the following (28 CFR 115.33):
(10) availability of personal care items and (j) Availability of personal care items and opportunities for
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene. personal hygiene
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE CM 1000 Programs and Services
PROGRAMS
BSCC staff reviewed the facility's policy and determined
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV that the facility was compliant with this regulation.
facility shall develop written policies and
procedures which facilitate cooperation with The facility offers programs via the classroom and tablet.
appropriate public or private agencies for
individual or family social service programs for ☒ ☐ ☐ Offered classes/programs include:
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall
utilize the services and resources available in the • ACE Overcomers
community and may be in the form of a resource • Probation Class
guide or actual service delivery. • Sierra Education Institute SERI
• Workforce
• IN2WORK
• GRID
The range and source of such services shall be CM 1000.3 Programs Coordinator Responsibilities
at the discretion of the facility administrator and
may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and
programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the
developmentally disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING CM 610 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding
sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 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.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE CM 609 Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of 30 grievances
and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated from the period of March 2024 through February 2025.
workers shall develop written policies and BSCC staff determined the facility to be compliant with this
procedures whereby all incarcerated persons regulation.
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
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) A grievance form or instructions for registering and
appealing a grievance, including relevant dates.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing (a) A grievance form or instructions for registering and
☒ ☐ ☐
a grievance, including relevant deadlines; appealing a grievance, including relevant dates.
(3) a process for submission and handling of (b) A process for submission and handling of anonymous
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances; grievances.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest (c) Instructions for the resolution of the grievance at the
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level; lowest appropriate staff level.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) The appeal process to the next level of review.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at (e) Written reasons for denial of a grievance at each level
each level of review which acts on the ☒ ☐ ☐ of review.
grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial (f) A provision for a non-automated initial response within
response within a reasonable time limit which a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed a period of
☒ ☐ ☐
shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar 15 calendar days.
days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of (g) A provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within
☒ ☐ ☐
jurisdiction within the facility; the facility.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the (h) Provisions for providing a copy of the grievance,
grievance, appeal, response, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ appeal, response, and related documents to the
documents to the incarcerated person; and, incarcerated person.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall CM 609.5 Grievance Audits
conduct regular review of grievances, ☒ ☐ ☐
responses, and appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: (i) Consequences for abusing the grievance system.
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 BSCC staff found the jail rules posted on the kiosk in the
administrator shall establish written rules and dayrooms, except in Module E and F, where paper copies
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of are available.
incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written
policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS
administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083
and 1084 apply.
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Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be CM 600.3.2 Posting
stated simply and affirmatively and posted The Assistant Sheriff or the authorized designee is
conspicuously in housing units and the booking ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for conspicuously posting notices about rules,
area or issued to each person upon booking. disciplinary procedures, and actions in a conspicuous
location, as set forth in 15 CCR 1080.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
unable to read English, and for persons with For those individuals with limited literacy, unable to read
disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail English, and for persons with disabilities, provisions shall
☒ ☐ ☐
staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with be made for staff to instruct them verbally or provide them
material in an understandable form regarding jail with material in an understandable form (15 CCR 1080)
rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. (see the Handbook and Orientation Policy).
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF CM 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
INCARCERATED PERSONS
Loss of television, telephone, and/or commissary
Each facility administrator shall develop written privileges for a period not to exceed 24 hours.
policies and procedures for discipline of
incarcerated persons. The plan shall include, but BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of 30 discipline
not be limited to, the following elements: reports from the period of March 2024 through February
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts 2025. BSCC staff determined the facility to be compliant
of non-conformance or minor violations of facility with this regulation.
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 CM 600.4.1 Major Rule Violations
rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance
or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall
be reported in writing by the staff member ☒ ☐ ☐
observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 CM 600.10 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
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 CM 600.6 Hearing Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
they are involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated CM 600.5 Notifications
person shall be acted on with the following
provisions and within specified timeframes:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written
notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to
the incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated CM 600.5 Notifications
person, a 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 CM 600.7 Hearing Procedure
to 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 BSCC staff reviewed discipline reports and determined
72 hours after an incarcerated person has the facility compliant with this regulation. BSCC staff
☒ ☐ ☐
been informed of the charge(s) in writing. found charges were acted on within the 72 hours as
required.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of CM 600.7.3 Report of Findings
disciplinary 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 CM 600.7.3 Report of Findings
in a written statement by the fact-finders
about the evidence relied on and the reasons
☒ ☐ ☐
for the disciplinary action. A copy of the
record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code
Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and CM 600.8 Disciplinary Appeals
appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐
action.
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.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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 CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
status for 30 consecutive days there shall be
a review by the facility manager before the
disciplinary separation status is continued.
This review shall include a consultation with ☒ ☐ ☐
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue
at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review
shall be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
shall have the minimum furnishings and
space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6
and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing
and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and
14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
day except that those 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 CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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 CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
incarcerated person or group of incarcerated
people to exercise the right of punishment over
any other incarcerated person or group of
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device ☒ ☐ ☐
be used for disciplinary purposes.
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(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
the 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 CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
withheld 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.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal CM 600.9 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600.7.3 Report of Findings
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 715 Communicable Diseases
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 715.1.1 Definitions
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility
administrator and the county health officer, set
forth in writing, policies and procedures in
☒ ☐ ☐
conformance with applicable state and federal
law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to
be reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the CM 715.2.1 Exposure Control Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
medical reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with CM 715.3 Communicable Disease Program
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons and custody staff; CM 715.3.4 Communications
(4) Medical procedures required to identify CM 715.3 Communicable Disease Program
the presence of disease(s) and lessen the ☒ ☐ ☐
risk of exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; CM 715.7.3 Medical Consultation, Evaluation, and
☒ ☐ ☐ Treatment
CM 715.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports
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(6) Housing considerations based upon CM 715.1.1 Definitions
behavior, medical needs, and safety of the ☒ ☐ ☐
affected incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated CM 715.7.3 Medical Consultation, Evaluation, and
person that address the limits of ☒ ☐ ☐ Treatment
confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon CM 715.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports
the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL CM 701 Access to Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health authority, shall develop written policies
and procedures, which provide daily sick call for ☒ ☐ ☐
all incarcerated persons or provision made that
any incarcerated person requesting
medical/mental health attention be given such
attention.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING CM 900 Food Services
CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities,
and those Type IV facilities where food is served, At the Madera County Jail, breakfast is served at 0300
food shall be served three times in any 24-hour hours, lunch at 0800 hours, and dinner, which is a hot
period. At least one of these meals shall include meal, at 1600 hours.
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 CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
persons who may miss a regularly scheduled Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, a regularly
facility meal. They shall be provided with a ☒ ☐ ☐ scheduled meal must be provided with a beverage and a
substitute meal and beverage, and on medical sandwich or substitute meal.
diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CM 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
CLOTHING
CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
The standard issue of climatically suitable
clothing to incarcerated people held after ☒ ☐ ☐ • Clean socks.
arraignment in all but Court Holding, Temporary • Clean outer garments.
Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but • Clean undergarments (e.g., shorts,
not be limited to: undershirt, bra and two pairs of panties).
(a) Clean socks and footwear; • Footwear.
(b) Clean outergarments; 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
☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) For females – bra and two pairs of CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
panties.
The person’s personal undergarments and CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
footwear may be substituted for the institutional
undergarments and footwear specified in this Incarcerated persons who are issued a change of clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
regulation. This option notwithstanding, the upon admission to the facility may have their personal
facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing returned after laundering, at the discretion of the
the personal undergarments and footwear. Assistant Sheriff.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
and free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free
durable, easily laundered and repaired. of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, and easily
Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
☒ ☐ ☐
tears, and substantially free of stains. Individuals free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
shall be able to select the garment type more Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression. expression (15 CCR 1260).
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 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
developed by the facility administrator for the
issue of personal hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons
sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons at no cost and
requested with no maximum allowance. no maximum allowance (Penal Code § 4023.5)
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons
unable to supply themself with the following
personal care items, because of either indigency Each incarcerated person held more than 24 hours who
or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued: does not have the following personal care items because
(a) Toothbrush, of either indigency or the absence of an incarcerated
person canteen shall be issued the following items (15
CCR 1265):
☒ ☐ ☐
• Toothbrush
• Dentifrice
• Soap
• Comb
• Shaving implements
• Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons at no cost and
no maximum allowance (Penal Code § 4023.5)
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐
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Personal care items shall be issued within the CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons
first 12 hours of housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12
hours of a housing assignment.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons
share any personal care items listed in items “a” ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share
through “d.” personal care items or disposable razors (15 CCR 1265).
Incarcerated people will not share disposable
☒ ☐ ☐
razors.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons
other shaving instruments capable of breaking Used razors are to be disposed into approved sharps
the skin, when shared among incarcerated containers. Other barbering equipment capable of
people, must be disinfected between individual breaking the skin must be disinfected between individual
☒ ☐ ☐
uses by the method prescribed by the State uses, as prescribed by the California Board of Barbering
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code 979 and 16 CCR 980 (15 CCR 1267(c)).
of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING CM 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
Incarcerated persons will be allowed to shower upon
There shall be written policies and procedures assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day
developed by the facility administrator for thereafter, or more often if possible. Absent exigent
showering/bathing. circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from
☒ ☐ ☐
showering at least every other day following assignment
to a housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it shall be
approved by the Assistant Sheriff or the authorized
designee, and the reasons for prohibition shall be
documented (15 CCR 1266).
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to CM 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
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 CM 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
be prohibited from showering at least every other
day following assignment to a housing unit. If
☒ ☐ ☐
showering is prohibited, it must be approved by
the facility manager or designee, and the
reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES CM 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons
of identification in court, incarcerated people shall Incarcerated persons, except those who may not shave
be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care for reasons of identification in court, shall be allowed to
services at least once a month. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shave daily (15 CCR 1267(b)). The Assistant Sheriff or the
administrator may suspend this requirement in authorized designee may suspend this requirement for
relation to people who are considered to be a any incarcerated person who is considered a danger to
danger to themselves or others. others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each CM 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated Persons
use, by a method approved by the State Board of Used razors are to be disposed into approved sharps
Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the containers. Other barbering equipment capable of
requirements of Title 16, Division 9, Sections 979 ☒ ☐ ☐ breaking the skin must be disinfected between individual
and 980, California Code of Regulations. uses, as prescribed by the California Board of Barbering
and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of 16 CCR
979 and 16 CCR 980 (15 CCR 1267(c)).
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
ISSUE (a) Sufficient freshly laundered blankets to provide
comfort under existing temperature conditions. Blankets
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and shall be exchanged and laundered in accordance with
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a facility operational laundry rules.
living area who is expected to remain overnight, (b) One clean, firm, nontoxic, fire-retardant mattress (16
☒ ☐ ☐
shall include, but not be limited to: CFR 1633.1 et seq.).
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the (c) Two sheets or one sheet and a clean mattress cover.
requirements of Section 1272 of these 1. Two blankets or a sleep bag may be issued in place
regulations; of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of
the incarcerated person.
(d) One clean washcloth, hand towel, and bath towel.
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a),
(b), and (d) above be provided prior to the first ☒ ☐ ☐
night in the facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place
of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request ☒ ☐ ☐
of the incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 806 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written
policies and procedures for the maintenance of BSCC staff observed the facility to be clean. Facility items
an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and ☒ ☐ ☐ appeared to be in good working order.
safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall
provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping
tasks and inspections to identify and correct
unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, CM 715.3.10 Environmental Health and Safety
Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and
☒ ☐ ☐
sanitized according to policies and procedures
established by the health authority.
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Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
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.
(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.
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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.
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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: 604
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/18/2025
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Applicabl EACH CELL FIXTURES*
e # Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type
Standard Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
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
Non rated 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
10.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
1
Dress-in
10.0 x 6.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 1
2
Note: Non-rated space
MEDICAL Non rated 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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Applicabl EACH CELL FIXTURES*
e # Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type
Standard Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
s
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
Med 4 Single 1980 1 1 1 (1) 12.5 x 10.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Negative
Pressure Single 2012 1 1 1 (1) 10.0 x 10.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell
Minimum A – Inmate Workers Quarters/Attached yard; 3 contact visit booths
8 double
A1 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1 1
bunks (16)
8 double
A2 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1 1
bunks (16)
8 double
A3 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
8 double
A4 Dorm 1980 1 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
7 double
bunks & 2
A5 Dorm 1980 1 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
single bunks
(16)
5-22-24/JP; A5 urinal has been removed due to damage is waiting a replacement.
8 double
A6 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
8 double
A7 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 2 2 1
bunks (16)
5-22-24/JP; Dorm rooms capacity based on 1979 standards (50sf per 16 or less)
Dayroom 1980 1 2296 sq. ft.
Holding 1980 2 1 (2) 8.0 x 5.8 x 8.0
5-22-24/JP; The 2 holding cells are not in use. Fixtures have been removed from both.
Minimum B – Attached yard and program space. Three contact visit booths (there is an area for civil inmates)
8 double
B1 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
8 double
B2 Dorm 1980 1 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
8 double
B3 Dorm 1980 1 10 10 18.0 x 27.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
8 double
B4 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
8 double
B5 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
8 double
B6 Dorm 1980 1 9 9 18.0 x 24.0 x 8.0 1 1 2 1
bunks (16)
5-22-24/JP; Dorm rooms capacity based on 1979 standards (50sf per 16 or less)
Dayroom 1980 1 2254 sq. ft. 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Applicabl EACH CELL FIXTURES*
e # Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type
Standard Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
s
Holding 1980 2 1 (2) 8.0 x 5.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
5-22-24/JP; The 2 holding cells are not in use. One cell has had the fixture removed.
C – Unit – Attached yard and program space. 3 visit rooms 1 w/paper slot.
Single 1980 10 1 1 10 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
Double 2020 22 2 2 44 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 3080 sq. ft. 4
D – Unit – Attached yard and program space. 3 visit rooms 1 w/paper slot.
Single 1980 10 1 1 10 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
Double 2020 22 2 2 44 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 3080 sq. ft. 4
E – Unit – 3 visit room’s 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 1
F Unit
Double 2005 8 2 2 16 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.0 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 1 560 sq. ft. 1
G Unit
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
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 512 sq. ft. 2
J Unit
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
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
*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
Applicabl EACH CELL FIXTURES*
e # Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell Type
Standard Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
s
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: 03/18/2025
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
second bed (double bunked) in 2007, under
Maximum capacity of two inmates the Title 24, 2005 regulations.
X
5-21-24/JP – Units C & D adding additional
bunks under Title 24 2020 regulations. (3-20-
25/JP – bunk project still in process.)
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 2025 Biennial Jail Inspection,
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk Minimum B 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 programming. Will continue to reflect
standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, rated in 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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.)
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
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.
There is sufficient visiting area. X
On-site visiting booths are available.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.)
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
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: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Zamudio
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: March 18, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY LE 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING LE 900.12 Training
Sheriff's Office members should be
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who trained and familiar with this policy and
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or any supplemental procedures.
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Sheriff's Office members responsible for
specialized corrections training. Such training shall supervising adults in temporary custody
include, but not be limited to: shall complete the Corrections Officer
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; Core Course or eight hours of specialized
(b) jail operations liability; training within six months of assignment.
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; Such training shall include but not be
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life limited to the following (15 CCR 1024):
safety; and, (a) Applicable minimum jail standards
(e) suicide prevention; (b) Jail operations liability
(f) de-escalation; (c) Separation of incarcerated persons
(g) juvenile procedures; (d) Emergency procedures and planning,
(h) racial bias; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ fire safety, and life safety
(i) mental illness. (e) Suicide prevention
(f) De-escalation
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
(g) Juvenile procedures
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
(h) Racial bias
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
(i) Mental illness
employees' level of experience and training, and other
Eight hours of refresher training shall be
relevant factors.
completed every two years (15 CCR
1024).
The Training Manager shall maintain
records of all such training in the
member's training file.
The staff members assigned to the custody
areas completed their required STC training,
in addition to the required eight hours of
training.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but LE 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
in any event not more than six months after the date of LE 900.12 Training
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 LE 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
completed every two years. Successful completion of the LE 900.12 Training
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
and operation of the programs and activities required by designated to remain in the facility for the
these regulations. supervision and welfare of incarcerated
persons, to ensure the implementation and
operation of all programs and activities as
required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail
☒ ☐ ☐ Standards, and to respond to emergencies
when needed. Such staff must not leave the
facility while incarcerated persons are present
and should not be assigned duties that could
conflict with the supervision of incarcerated
persons (15 CCR 1027).
BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster/plan
for the facility and determined the facility to be
compliant with this regulation.
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 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 which CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
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.
☒ ☐ ☐ When a person from each gender is being
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
held at this facility, a minimum of one
correctional officer from each gender should
be on-duty in the jail at all times.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a The Assistant Sheriff or the authorized
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the designee shall be responsible for developing
☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a staffing plans to comply with this policy.
review and recommendations shall be reported to the Records of staff deployment should be
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. maintained in accordance with established
records retention schedules (Penal Code §
4021; 15 CCR 1027).
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement (c) Safety checks shall be done by personal
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that observation of the correctional officer and
include, but are not limited to, the following: shall be sufficient to determine whether the
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being incarcerated person is experiencing any
☒ ☐ ☐
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly stress or trauma.
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility. BSCC staff reviewed the safety check logs
from January, February, and March 2025 and
determined the facility to be compliant with
this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3 Safety Checks
between safety checks. Safety checks shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
once every 60 minutes and more frequently if
necessary.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CM 504.3 Safety Checks
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in (h) Special management incarcerated
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ persons shall be checked more frequently as
regulations. detailed in the Special Management
Incarcerated Persons Policy.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an
☒ ☐ ☐ irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict when the
checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
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 Safety check documentation shall be
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns reviewed at regular, defined intervals by
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, the Assistant Sheriff or supervisor. The
safety checks. review shall include any noted
☒ ☐ ☐ inconsistent documentation or any
untimely completion of safety checks (15
CCR 1027.5).
The safety check logs are reviewed by a
supervisor on a weekly basis.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 402 Fire Safety
CM 402.2 Policy
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at It is the policy of this office that fire prevention
least one person on duty at all times who meets the strategies are a high priority.
training standards established by the Board for general The Assistant Sheriff shall ensure that a fire
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. alarm and detection and suppression system,
☒ ☐ ☐ as required by law, are installed, maintained,
and periodically tested. Any variance,
exception, or equivalency issues must be
approved by the fire jurisdiction authorities
and must not constitute a serious life-safety
threat to the occupants of the facility (15 CCR
1029(a)(7)(A); 15 CCR 1032 et seq.).
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 MANUAL3 The Madera County Sheriff’s Office utilizes
Lexipol for maintaining its Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedure Manual. It was last updated on
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The 01/08/2025.
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Custody Manual (CM)
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Law Enforcement (LE)
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. CM 100 Organizational Structure and
Responsibility
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
CM 103 Custody Manual
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
CM 103.3 Responsibilities
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not ☒ ☐ ☐
The Assistant Sheriff shall ensure that the
apply and has been deleted.
Custody Manual is comprehensively
reviewed at least every two years,
updated as needed, and the staff trained
accordingly to ensure that the policies in
the manual are current and reflect the
mission of the Madera County Sheriff's
Office (15 CCR 1029). The review shall
be documented in written form sufficient
to indicate that policies and procedures
have been reviewed and amended as
appropriate to facility changes.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CM 100.1 Purpose and Scope
following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 103 Custody Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. CM 103.3 Responsibilities
(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.
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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(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 501 Counts
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, CM 514 Searches
contraband control, and key control. CM 106.5 Focal Points for Inspection
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, CM 211 Key and Electronic Access Device
review, evaluate, and make a record of security Control
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include CM 103.3.2 Internal and External Security
internal and external security measures of the facility Measure Review
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. An annual security review was completed on
01/22/25.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 402.02 Fire Safety Policy
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
hostages;
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400 Facility Emergencies
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400 Facility Emergencies
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 400 Facility Emergencies
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 723 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 310 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
reporting any abuse. CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 521 End of Term Release
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 709.5 Family Planning Services
CM 712.3 Mental Health Services
(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 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment, and Retaliation
limited to, the following: Incarcerated persons may report sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse or sexual harassment incidents
privately report sexual abuse and sexual anonymously or to any staff member they
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated choose. Staff shall accommodate all
☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and incarcerated person requests to report
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
responsibilities that may have contributed to such Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
incidents, writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports (28 CFR 115.51; 15 CCR 1029).
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual The facility shall provide information to all
harassment. The method for reporting shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ visitors or third parties on how they may report
publicly posted at the facility. any incident, or suspected incident of sexual
abuse, or sexual harassment to a staff
member (28 CFR 115.54; 15 CCR 1029).
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 723 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 723.4 Staff Training
personnel. All facility staff members who are
responsible for supervising incarcerated
persons shall receive initial and annual
training on suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's policy for
their suicide prevention program and
determined the agency was compliant with
this regulation. The agency completes an
annual suicide prevention training via a daily
training bulletin.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 723.3 Suicide Prevention Team
☒ ☐ ☐
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 723.5 Screening and Intervention
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 CM 516.4 In-Custody Death Review
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 723.7 Follow-up
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM Fire Safety
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:
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(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 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; (a) Fire prevention inspections as
required by Health and Safety Code §
13146.1(a) and (b), which requires
inspections at least once every two
years.
CM 402.7 Inspections
The Sheriff's Office shall be inspected by
an appointed staff member who is
qualified to perform fire and safety
inspections on a monthly basis to ensure
that fire safety standards are maintained
☐ ☒ ☐
(15 CCR 1032).
The facility was found to be non-compliant
with this regulation due to not providing 24
months of monthly fire inspections.
Prior to the completion of the inspection, the
facility established a procedure for the
monthly fire inspections and submitted two
months. BSCC staff will continue follow up on
the monthly inspections. No CAP required for
this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402.7 Inspections
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires A staff member shall be assigned to
inspections at least once every two years; coordinate with local or state fire officials
for the inspections as required once every
two years, pursuant to Health and Safety
☐ ☒ ☐ Code § 13146.1(a); and Health and
Safety Code § 13146.1(b).
The facility was found to be non-compliant
with this regulation due to not having a current
biennial fire inspection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404 Evacuation
(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 The facility reported no incidents during this
and procedures for the maintenance of written records inspection period. All incidents would be
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical documented according to agency policy.
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CM 210.3 Report Preparation
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 210.4 Required Reporting
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
CM 516.3 Mandatory Reporting
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting requirements of Government Code section
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 516.4 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, 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 516.4 In-Custody Death Review
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to The team should review the appropriateness
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to of clinical care, determine whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. policies, procedures, or practices are
warranted, and identify issues that require
further study (15 CCR 1046).
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 516.4.1 BSCC In-Custody Death Review
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Recommendations
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall
☒ ☐ ☐
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the
Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following CM 516.4.1 BSCC In-Custody Death Review
information: Recommendations
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 508 Classification
CM 508.4 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The plan should include an initial screening
establish and implement a written plan designed to process, as well as a process for determining
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and 115.42). The plan should include use of an
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated objective screening instrument, procedures
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while ☒ ☐ ☐ for making decisions about classification and
confined at the facility, and the separation of such housing assignments, intake and housing
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court forms, and a process to ensure that all
holding facility. classification and housing records are
maintained in each incarcerated person's
permanent file. The plan should include an
evaluation of the following criteria (15 CCR
1050):
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CM 508 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CM 508.4 Classification Plan
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 711 Medical Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
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 History of infectious or communicable
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such diseases that are considered serious in
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of nature; current treatment, symptoms,
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or medications, chronic illness, or health issues,
other special medical problem identified by the health including communicable diseases, or special
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical health requirements, and/or dietary needs (15
screening from. CCR 1051)
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 713 Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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 713.3 Mental Health Screening
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 713.3 Mental Health Screening
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 505 Special Management Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 505.1 Purpose and Scope
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CM 50506 Maintenance of Programs and
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Services
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
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 602.3 Assistant Sheriff Responsibilities
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or (i) Identifying and evaluating all incarcerated
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the persons with developmental disabilities,
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ including contacting the regional center to
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. assist with diagnosis and/or treatment within
24 hours of identification, excluding holidays
and weekends (15 CCR 1057).
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 512 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility reported no restraint use during
responsible physician, shall develop and implement the inspection period.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CM 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in The facility is compliant with this regulation,
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ with required equipment located in the intake
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; and medical areas.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 512.6 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.4 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 512.4 Range of Motion
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment (a) Restraints shall not be used as
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ punishment, placed around a person's neck,
or applied in a way that is likely to cause
undue physical discomfort or restrict blood
flow or breathing (e.g., hog-tying).
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs,
results in the destruction of property or reveal an shall only be used on an incarcerated person
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. when it reasonably appears necessary to
overcome resistance, prevent escape, or
☒ ☐ ☐ bring an incident under control, thereby
preventing injury to the incarcerated person or
others, or eliminating the possibility of
property damage. Restraints shall not be
utilized any longer than is reasonably
necessary to achieve the above goals.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 512.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Restraints are to be applied only when less
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed restrictive methods, including verbal de-
ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted
and are deemed ineffective in controlling the
dangerous behavior of an incarcerated
person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058).
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use
manager, the facility watch commander, or of restraints on any incarcerated person.
responsible health care staff; continued retention Whenever feasible, the use of restraints,
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. 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 Use of Restraints – Control
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (h) Continuous direct visual observation shall
☒ ☐ ☐
be maintained until a medical opinion can be
obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (i) Within one hour of placement in restraints,
placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ a qualified health care professional shall
document an opinion regarding the placement
and retention of the restraints.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (j) As soon as practicable, but within four
hours of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed to determine whether the person
☒ ☐ ☐
has a serious medical condition that is being
masked by the aggressive behavior. The
medical assessment shall be a face-to-face
evaluation by a qualified health care
professional.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (f) Staff members shall conduct continuous
that the restraints are properly employed, and to direct face-to-face observation at least twice
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
person. Such observation shall be documented. check the incarcerated person's physical well-
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons being and behavior. Restraints shall be
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area ☒ ☐ ☐ checked to verify correct application and to
which makes provisions to protect the person from ensure they do not compromise circulation.
abuse. 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 consultation CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
with responsible health care staff determines that an (k) As soon as practicable, but within eight
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from hours of placement in restraints, the
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken incarcerated person must be evaluated by a
to a medical facility for further evaluation. mental health professional to assess whether
the incarcerated person needs immediate
and/or long-term mental health treatment. If
☒ ☐ ☐
the Assistant Sheriff, or the authorized
designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff determines that the
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 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (l) Where applicable, the Assistant Sheriff
maximum time limits for placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ shall use the restraint device manufacturer's
recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints for purposes other than
shall be video recorded unless exigent for the controlled movement or transportation
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The of an incarcerated person shall be
documentation shall include: the reason for documented on appropriate logs and shall be
placement; person authorizing placement; names of video recorded unless exigent circumstances
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; prevent staff from doing so. The
and the duration of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated persons who are known to be
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. backs or placed in waist restraints or leg irons.
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Incarcerated persons recovering from a
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, termination of pregnancy shall not be
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the restrained using leg restraints/irons, waist
☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the
staff, or the public. body unless an exception identified in the
Incarcerated Persons in Labor subsection of
this policy applies (15 CCR 1058.5).
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints shall be removed when medical
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical staff responsible for the medical care of the
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery incarcerated person determines that the
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary
removal of restraints is medically necessary. (15 CCR 1058.5).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 512.7 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant incarcerated person should be
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people. advised of the policies and procedures
regarding the restraint of pregnant persons
(Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 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 603.4 Confidentiality
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 806 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable BSCC staff observed the facility to be clean.
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Facility items appeared to be in good working
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule order.
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
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
If minors are held in the facility, even if
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
☐ ☒ ☐
504.4.1 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF
JUVENILES
Juveniles should not be held in custody at
the Madera County Courthouse or court
holding unless it is for exigent
circumstances. The on-duty supervisor will
be notified and approve the temporary
holding.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR LE 311.11 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Serious Injury of a Juvenile
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
0B
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
2B
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
3B
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
☐ ☐ ☒
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
4B
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self
or others while confined at the facility, and the separation
of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of
the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 2993
FACILITY: Madera County Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: (149)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/18/2025
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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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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
18A H 2008 1 (3) (3) 10.1 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 65” Cell rated by least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least restricted bench space.
212B H 2008 (5) (5) 117.8 x 9.2 x 8.8
Bench space 90” Cell rated by least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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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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
316A H 2008 (5) (5) 12.9 x 8.2 x 8.8 1 1 1
Bench space 90” Cell rated by least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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 least 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: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
Apply): X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James Peak DATE: 03/18/2025
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
X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
X
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
than 5 inches in on dimension.
X
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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