BSCC
Marin SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
Read the report at Marin SHRF ↗
March 5, 2025
Jamie Scardina, Sheriff
Marin County Sheriff’s Office
1600 Los Gamas Dr. Suite 200
San Rafael, CA 94903
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Scardina,
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Marin County Sheriff's Office has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, and the
following facility was inspected on February 18, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Marin County Jail 3010 II
This inspection was 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 inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC),
inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the
State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections
101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
§1032: Fire Suppression Preplanning: Subsection (b) Monthly fire prevention
inspections are not conducted monthly.
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.
Jamie Scardina
Sheriff
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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, February 18, 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 the noncompliance item found during the inspection. A Corrective Action Plan is due
to the BSCC no later than March 18, 2025.
* * *
Please feel free to contact me at traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3682 if I can
be of any assistance to you or your staff.
Sincerely,
TRACI KESSLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Marin County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Marin County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Marin County*
County Administrator, Marin County*
Lt. Brad Kashack, Marin County Sheriff’s Office (ELECTRONIC MAIL)
Sgt. Donna Brickell, Marin County Sheriff’s Office (ELECTRONIC MAIL)
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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2TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3010
FACILITY NAME: Marin County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt Donna Brickell
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: February 18, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3
The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section division found the agency in compliance with applicable
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall regulations during the 2023-2024 compliance monitoring
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as cycle. Last Inspection: August 22, 2024
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Compliance was determined based on policy
☒
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☐ ☐ review and a review of the agency’s staffing
and operation of the programs and activities required by plan.
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☐ ☐
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Agency policy mandates that a minimum of
two (2) deputies from each gender shall be on
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒
☐ ☐ duty at all times.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing plan
to confirm the practice.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Inmate Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
safety check logs from January 2024 –
include, but are not limited to, the following:
December 2024.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- ☒
☐ ☐
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held Based on the policy review and review of
and housed in the facility. safety check logs, BSCC staff determined
that the agency is compliant with all sections
of this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 504 Inmate Safety Checks
☒
between safety checks. ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 504 Inmate Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☒
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☐ ☐
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 504 Inmate Safety Checks
☒
intervals. ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504 Inmate Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒
☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
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(2) the location where each individual safety check 504 Inmate Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒
☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 504 Inmate Safety Checks
☒
who completed the safety check(s). ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 504 Inmate Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns It is the practice of the Marin County Sheriff’s
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Office (MCSO) that safety check
safety checks. documentation is reviewed by a supervisor at
☒ regular, defined intervals. Any noted
☐ ☐ incomplete or untimely checks are noted in a
supervisor log.
BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed regular,
documented safety check supervisory
reviews.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 401.6 Training
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training standards established by the Board for general
per shift. MCSO has a dedicated Fire Life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
Safety Sergeant
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 401.6 Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ All staff complete Fire Life Safety training
☐ ☐
annually. BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed
training rosters.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 102 Marin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
Custody Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
Last Updated 08/28/2024
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒
☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 102 Marin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Custody Manual
following: ☒
☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 208 Administrative and Supervisory
administrator/manager. ☒ Inspections
☐ ☐
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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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300 LE Procedure Manual 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 510 Use of Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. ☒
Verified WRAP Restraint and the WRAP cart
☐ ☐
are the only form of restraint devices used
other than mechanical restraints.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 500 Population Management
received persons for release. ☒
502.5 Pre-Booking Screening
☐ ☐
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 501 Inmate Count
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
511 Searches
contraband control, and key control.
CUS 8-1 Key Control
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
200 Administrative and Supervisory
review, evaluate, and make a record of security
Inspections
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ CUS 4-4 Cell Inspection, CUS 8-6
☐ ☐
including security measures specific to prevention of Perimeter Checks
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 800 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and
Inspection
Keys are issued and accounted for at the
beginning and end of each shift.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 401 Fire Safety
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒
CUS 402.1 Fire Safety Procedures
☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Coordinated by patrol services.
☒
hostages; ☐ ☐
(C) mass arrests; ☒ Coordinated by patrol services.
☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; ☒ Coordinated by patrol services.
☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 402.2.3 Inspection and Testing
☒
and, ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒
☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. 719 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒
☐ ☐ 719.4 Staff Training
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 505 Special Management Incarcerated
☒
☐ ☐ Persons
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 302 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
☒
and sexual harassment. ☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 302 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ 302.3 Member Training
☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 731 Release Planning
☒
incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 302 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be 302.3 Member Training
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff confirmed that PREA signage is
privately report sexual abuse and sexual posted and visible in each housing unit within
☒ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☐ the facility.
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 302 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
family, community members, and other interested 302.3 Member Training
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒
harassment. The method for reporting shall be ☐ ☐ BSCC staff confirmed that PREA signage is
publicly posted at the facility. posted and visible in the public lobby of the
facility and on the agency website.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 719 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
CUS 10-14 Suicide Prevention Plan
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
The agency has a Suicide Prevention Team
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒
that consists of a qualified health care
☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
professional, the facility Captain or designee,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
the Nursing Services Manager, and the
present a suicide risk.
Mental Health Supervisor.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 719.4 Staff Training
personnel.
All custodial personnel receive eight (8) hours
☒
☐ ☐ of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) annually.
BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed training
rosters.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 719.5 Screening and Intervention
☒
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☐ ☐
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 719.5 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 719.5 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 505 Classification
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least
503 Special Management Inmates Housing
restrictive environment should be considered.
☒ Criteria
☐ ☐
The initial mental health screening takes
place at the time of booking.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 505 Classification
☒
503 Special Management Inmates Housing
☐ ☐
Criteria
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 719.5 Screening and Intervention
☒
procedures. ☐ ☐
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and attempts. 719.3 Suicide Prevention Team
☒
☐ ☐ 719.6.2 Notification
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 719.7.1 Debriefing
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒
☐ ☐ Agency conducts multi-discipline reviews for
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
attempted suicide events.
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow-up care as needed. ☒
☐ ☐
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Court personnel monitor court proceedings
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ and report directly to shift commander and
☐ ☐
mental health treatment team.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 401 Fire Safety
CUS 402.1 Fire Safety Procedures
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒
☐ ☐ The fire suppression plan was reviewed and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
verified by BSCC staff.
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 401 Fire Safety
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 401 Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
800 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and
Inspection
BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire inspection
☒ documentation for 2023-2024. Agency staff
☐ ☐
were unable to provide inspection reports for
six (6) of the required 24 months.
BSCC staff determined noncompliance
based on missing monthly fire inspections.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 401 Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒
☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Date of last inspection: 11/12/2024
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 401 Fire Safety
☒
☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 401 Fire Safety
☒
people in the case of fire. ☐ ☐
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ Daily population census reports were
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☐ ☐ reviewed and verified.
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 500 Population Management
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒
☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
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1041 RECORDS 203 Records and Data Practices
205 Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
It is the policy of this department that all
the maintenance of individual records for each
records shall be complete and
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be
comprehensive, resulting in reliable data that
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary ☒ provides information about each inmate’s
☐ ☐ period of confinement, as well as histories of
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
previous confinement in this facility.
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
A sample of 10 individual Incarcerated
Person (I/P) files which included
classification, housing, and history of
previous confinements were reviewed.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 606.15 Records
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
All case records and reports associated with
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
a claim of sexual abuse and sexual
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
harassment, including incident reports,
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
investigative reports, offender information,
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
case disposition, medical and counseling
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
☒
☐ ☐ evaluation findings, and recommendations for
post-release treatment or counseling shall be
retained in accordance with confidentiality
laws.
Allegations of sexual abuse are investigated
by patrol and are documented in a crime
report.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CUS 1-7 Incident Reports
806 Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
A sampling of 15 incident reports ranging in
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒
dates from 1/8/2024 – 12/23/2024 were
☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
reviewed by BSCC staff. Based on the
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
reviewed documents, it was determined that
person.
the agency complies with all sections of this
regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CUS 1-7 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒
806 Reports
☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CUS 1-7 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒
806 Reports
☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 211 News Media Relations
212 Community Relations and Public
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
Information Plan
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
dissemination of information to the public, to other
This policy provides guidelines for custody
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
personnel when dealing with the public or
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received to share information regarding the
operations and policies of the facility (15 CCR
1045).
The captain is responsible for ensuring that
the following information is public.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 212 Community Relations and Public
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Information Plan
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
☒ For I/P, copies of Title 15 are in each housing
☐ ☐
unit. In addition, I/P may request a specific
section of Title 15 from the Inmate Services
Unit via written request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 212 Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ Information Plan
☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan 1005 Inmate Educational, Vocational and
☒
☐ ☐ Rehabilitation Programs
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ 1010 Inmate Visitation
☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ 1008 Inmate Mail
☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ 1007 Library Services
☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ 1004 Inmate Exercise & Recreation
☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1008 Inmate Mail
Writings ☒ 1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers &
☐ ☐
Periodicals
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ 1009 Inmate Telephone Access
☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ 603 Inmate Access to Courts & Counsel
☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 502 Inmate Reception
☒
711 Mental Health Services
☐ ☐
723 Continuation of Care
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ 610 Inmate Voting
☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ 1012 Religious Programs
☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ 609 Grievances
☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ 600 Inmate Discipline
☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 600 Inmate Discipline
☒
Persons ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ 600.11 Guidelines for Discipline Sanctions
☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ 600.11 Guidelines for Discipline Sanctions
☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ 700.2 Health Care Administration
☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 512 In-Custody Death
512.5 In-Custody Death Review
(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 512 In-Custody Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
512.5 In-Custody Death Review
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 ☒ A multi-discipline team consisting of
☐ ☐ representatives from Mental Health and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
Medical, Command, Coroners, Classification,
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
and County Counsel conduct in-custody
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
death reviews within 30 days of the incident.
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 512 In-Custody Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ 512.5 In-Custody Death Review
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 512 In-Custody Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
512.5 In-Custody Death Review
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 512 In-Custody Death
information:
512.5 In-Custody Death Review
(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 CUS 4-1 Initial Classification
CUS 4-5 Inmate Classification Review
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities All I/Ps are screened for classification initially
according to the categories of gender identity, age, at the time of booking and prior to housing.
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Subsequent screenings occur post incident,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- special management, or after sentencing.
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒
☐ ☐
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish CUS 4-5 Inmate Classification Review
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification
A review of special housing I/Ps is conducted
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated
weekly. Review of general population I/Ps is
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and
ongoing and occurs every 30 days.
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 assignments, CUS 4-5 Inmate Classification Review
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒
☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 714 Communicable Diseases
CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
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.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 714 Communicable Diseases
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
The agency Communicable Disease policy
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
was last updated on July 3, 2022, and has
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
been reviewed. The policy contains protocol
other special medical problem identified by the health
guidelines specific to the identification,
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
☒ ☐ treatment, and housing plan to mitigate the
screening from. ☐
spread of pandemic disease through
quarantine, and treatment.
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not
have any cases of I/P with suspected or
confirmed communicable diseases.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 502 Inmate Reception
700 Medical Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
719.5 Health Appraisal
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
CUS 4 Sub-Classification Levels of Mental
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
Health Inmates
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
All I/Ps are screened at intake and are
☒ ☐ referred to medical or mental health should an
☐
observation be made related to a mental
disorder.
Marin County Mental Health provides
diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of those
with mental health disorders. Transfer to the
local mental health facility is at the discretion
of mental health staff.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 700 Medical Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
719.5 Health Appraisal
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒
☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
Mental Health staff are onsite and available
others or appear gravely disabled.
24/7.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 700 Medical Screening
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. ☒
Mental Health screening is conducted at the
☐ ☐
time of booking and then again prior to
housing.
Separation may be used, if necessary, to protect the CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ 505 Special Management Inmates
☐ ☐
505.2 Safe Keeping
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CUS 4-1 Initial Classification
CUS 4-5 Inmate Classification Review
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
☒ CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
develop and implement policies and procedures for the ☐ ☐
505 Special Management Inmates
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Administrative segregation
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Policies and procedures must include: CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
I/Ps are generally assigned to separate
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
housing through the classification process
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
when it reasonably appears necessary to
staff.
☒ protect the inmate or others.
☐ ☐
During the onsite inspection, all cells were
observed to be furnished with like fixtures and
those housed in cells for separation are not
deprived of privileges or programming
consistent with their classification.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 505.1.1 Administrative Separation
an incarcerated person’s health.
BSCC staff confirmed the policy contains
language prohibiting separation housing if it
adversely affects the I/P’s health.
☒
☐ ☐
Medical and Mental Health staff are made
aware of every I/P placed in administrative
housing. Medical & Mental Health staff
conduct weekly reviews of separated I/P.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CUS 4-1 Initial Classification
incarcerated people who have:
CUS 4-5 Inmate Classification Review
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
505 Special Management Inmates
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and Administrative segregation
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 505 Special Management Inmates
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
Administrative segregation
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 10 random
☒
☐
☐
classification files of separated I/Ps.
Verified documentation supporting the
reasoning and necessity for administrative
separation.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 505 Special Management Inmates
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
Administrative segregation
administrative separation.
☒
☐ ☐ Classification Unit conducts weekly reviews
and evaluates the continued need for
administrative housing.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
505 Special Management Inmates
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to A sampling of Safety Cell Observation
self or others. Reports ranging in dates from January –
December 2024 was reviewed and reflect that
☒ safety checks were timely, justification was
☐ ☐ clearly articulated, all approvals and
assessments were obtained immediately, and
periods of retention were approved, detailed,
and timely.
Based on the logs reviewed, BSCC staff
determined that the agency is compliant with
all sections within this regulation.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
505 Special Management Inmates
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
☒ 515 Safety and Sobering Cells
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ 505 Special Management Inmates
☐ ☐
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
☒ 505 Special Management Inmates
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
505 Special Management Inmates
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
BSCC staff provided technical assistance
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. ☒
☐ ☐ recommending that medical and mental
health staff write on the safety cell logs that
an assessment was conducted. Current
practice is solely noting the time of
assessment and initials of the medical
provider.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
care staff shall obtain a mental health
505 Special Management Inmates
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒
☐ ☐ 515 Safety and Sobering Cells
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
☒ 505 Special Management Inmates
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure CUS 2-18 Safety Cell Use
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ 505 Special Management Inmates
☐ ☐
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
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(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to 515 Safety and Sobering Cells
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒
☐ ☐ I/Ps are provided with a modesty garment
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
when placed into a safety cell.
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CUS 2-17 Sobering Cell Use
505 Special Management Inmates
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
☒ 515 Safety and Sobering Cells
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ ☐
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon CUS 2-17 Sobering Cell Use
as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ 505 Special Management Inmates
☐ ☐
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 515 Safety and Sobering Cells
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent A sampling of sobering logs from January 12
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these – June 29, 2024, was reviewed.
regulations. ☒
☐ ☐
Of the logs reviewed, there were three (3)
placements that exceeded six (6) hours. In all
cases, the logs reflected a supervisor and
medical staff continued retention review.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CUS 2-17 Sobering Cell Use
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
505 Special Management Inmates
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
I/Ps receive a medical evaluation at the time
☒ of placement into a sobering cell.
☐ ☐
Of the sampling of logs reviewed, there was
one (1) placement that exceeded 12 hours.
The log reflected that a medical assessment
for continued retention was conducted and
noted.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the CUS 2-17 Sobering Cell Use
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
505 Special Management Inmates
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
515 Safety and Sobering Cells
☒
☐ ☐ A sampling of sobering logs from January 12
– June 29, 2024, was reviewed. The logs
reflected timely safety checks, approvals for
placement and retention, and medical
evaluation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 602 Inmates with Disabilities
502 Inmate Reception
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
700 Medical Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
719.5 Health Appraisal
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and CUS 4 Sub-Classification Levels of Mental
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
☒
☐ ☐ Health Inmates
developmental disabilities.
All I/Ps are screened at intake and are
referred to medical or mental health should an
observation be made related to a
developmental disability.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the 602 Inmates with Disabilities
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or 711 Mental health Services
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of It is the policy and practice of MCSO that
☒
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. ☐ ☐ when an individual is brought into custody
with a suspected or confirmed developmental
disability, mental health staff will contact the
regional center within 24 hours.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 510 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
During the inspection cycle, there were two
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
(2) applications of restraint devices within the
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
facility.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒
☐ ☐ Based on a review of agency policy and
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
reports, BSCC staff determined the agency
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or
was compliant with all sections of this
other restraint devices when used to restrain
regulation.
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: 510 Use of Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
☒
WRAP device and WRAP cart are the two
☐ ☐
approved restraint devices utilized at this
facility.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 510 Use of Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ A medical referral is made immediately upon
placement into a sobering cell.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ 510 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ 510 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ 510 Use of Restraints
☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 510 Use of Restraints
following requirements:
☒
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 510 Use of Restraints
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less 510 Use of Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 510 Use of Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒
☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ 510 Use of Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention ☒ 510 Use of Restraints
shall be secured within one hour of placement. ☐ ☐
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(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 510 Use of Restraints
four hours of placement.
☒ BSCC verified through review of
☐ ☐ documentation and observed during the on-
site inspection that a medical assessment
occurs at the time of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 510 Use of Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
BSCC staff reviewed the two (2) reports
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
applicable to the inspection cycle. Both
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒
☐ ☐ reports reflected documented direct visual
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
observation notations two times in a 30-
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
minute period.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 510 Use of Restraints
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the ☐ ☐
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use 510 Use of Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ .
☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the 510 Use of Restraints
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☒
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 510 Use of Restraints
510.8 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ There were no instances of a pregnant female
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ being placed into restraints other than
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
mechanical restraints in front of the body
policy shall include reference to the following:
where they were used for the sole purpose of
movement.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 510 Use of Restraints
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
510.8 Pregnant Inmates
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
Verified through on-site interviews with staff
☒ throughout each housing unit. Staff appeared
☐ ☐ to be well versed in the policies pertaining to
pregnant people.
At the time of inspection, there were no
pregnant I/Ps in custody.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 510 Use of Restraints
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination
510.8 Pregnant Inmates
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 510 Use of Restraints
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
510.8 Pregnant Inmates
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 510 Use of Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
510.8 Pregnant Inmates
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒
☐ ☐
pregnant people.
At the time of the inspection, there were no
pregnant I/Ps in custody.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 300 Use of Force
516 Biological Samples
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
There were no instances of force being used
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to
☒ to collect any type of biological sample during
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☐ ☐
this inspection cycle. In practice, inmates are
palm print impressions from individuals who are required
transported to the hospital when force is
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
necessary.
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 300 Use of Force
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
516 Biological Samples
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☒
employee, faced with similar facts and ☐ ☐
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 300 Use of Force
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
516 Biological Samples
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
☒ If an I/P refuses to cooperate with the sample
provide the requisite specimen, sample or ☐ ☐ collection process, deputies attempt to
impression and the consequences of refusal.
identify the reason for refusal and seek
voluntary compliance without resorting to
using force.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 300 Use of Force
authorization of the facility watch commander or
516 Biological Samples
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒
Force will not be used in the collection of
☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
samples except as authorized by court order
impression and refused.
or approval of legal counsel with the approval
of the captain or authorized designee.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell 300 Use of Force
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
516 Biological Samples
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒
☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 1005 Inmate Educational, Vocational and
Rehabilitation Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
This department provides educational and
education program for incarcerated persons.
vocational programs through Five Keys
Schools and Programs. These programs
include;
☒
☐ ☐ • GED/HiSET
• Food Service Certification
• Laundry Work Program Certification
I/Ps are provided with a list of available
programming included in their orientation
packet.
When such services are not made available by the 1005 Inmate Educational, Vocational and
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Rehabilitation Programs
shall develop and implement an education program with ☒
☐ ☐
available resources. Educational programming is contracted
through Five Keys Schools and Programs.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or 1005 Inmate Educational, Vocational and
vocational, or both, education of housed people. Rehabilitation Programs
☒
☐ ☐
Programming is available to all inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be CUS 4-1 Initial Classification
established. Modified academic or vocational
CUS 4-5 Inmate Classification Review
opportunities may be provided based on sound security
CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
☒
☐ ☐
Programming in some instances is reliant
upon the I/P’s classification status and their
ability to participate in a way that is conducive
to the housing environment.
1062 VISITING 1010 Inmate Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
I/Ps are allowed one (1) 30-minute visit per
written policies and procedures, which include the
day. Video visiting is offered in addition to in-
following requirements:
person visits. I/Ps are allowed one (1) 25-
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
☒ minute video visit each day.
☐ ☐
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
A maximum of two adults and two children will
allow.
be permitted to visit an I/P at any one time.
Children visiting I/Ps must be deemed age-
appropriate by the parent or guardian
accompanying the child.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 1010 Inmate Visitation
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
☒
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified the public posting of
visitation hours in the public lobby.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV 1010 Inmate Visitation
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ I/Ps are allowed a minimum of one hour of in-
person each week. ☐ ☐ person visit per week. This may be divided
into two thirty-minute in-person visits. Video
visitation is available and is unlimited.
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(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 1010 Inmate Visitation
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.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 1010 Inmate Visitation
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒
☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 1010 Inmate Visitation
visitation programs but shall not be used to fulfill the
☒
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☐ ☐
Video visitation is available and is unlimited.
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors 1010 Inmate Visitation
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒
☐ ☐ Onsite video visitation is free of charge.
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) 1010 Inmate Visitation
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒
☐ ☐
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only 1010 Inmate Visitation
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒
☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In Person & Video
Visitation hours; M-F: 0900-2100 / Sat-Sun 0900-1745
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, 1 hour per week
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Preschedule required. No walk-up visitation
allowed.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
I/Ps may, at their own expense, send and
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
receive mail without restrictions on quantity,
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an
provided it does not jeopardize the safety of
incarcerated person may send or receive;
staff, visitors, or other I/Ps, or pose an
☒ unreasonable disruption to the orderly
☐ ☐ operation of the facility.
I/Ps are only allowed to store a limited amount
of mail in their cells due to fire concerns as
determined by the captain. Excess mail will
be stored with the I/P’s personal property and
returned at his/her release.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 1008 Inmate Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility
manager or designee approves; BSCC staff interviewed I/Ps during the on-site
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☐ ☐ inspection. I/Ps interviewed reported that
there were no instances of mail being
withheld or improperly read.
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 1008 Inmate Mail
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, confidentially, 1008 Inmate Mail
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
I/Ps may correspond confidentially with
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courts, legal counsel, officials of this
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department, elected officials, the Department
of Corrections, jail inspectors, government
officials, or officers of the court.
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1008 Inmate Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
I/Ps were interviewed during the on-site
correspondence with family members and friends but
without limitation on the number of postage paid
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1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies All I/Ps have reasonable access to the legal
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV system, which may include access to legal
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined reference materials. Pro Per I/Ps shall have
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ priority regarding access to legal publications.
☐ ☐
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 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
Out Of Cell and Exercise logs for
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of
Administrative Separation housing units were
10 hours of out-of-cell time distributed over a period of ☒
reviewed. BSCC staff confirmed through the
☐ ☐
seven days to include:
review of documentation that the agency
meets the minimum standards of three (3)
hours exercise & seven (7) hours out of cell
time over a seven (7) day period.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
procedures to ensure safety and security. ☐ ☐
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 1008 Inmate Mail
WRITINGS 1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers
and Periodicals
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
I/Ps are permitted to purchase, receive, and
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
writing accepted for distribution by the U.S.
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written plan to make available a current newspaper or
Publications, magazines, or newspapers
other like source, including a non-English language
shall be accepted only if they are mailed
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
directly from the publisher to a named I/P. A
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
local daily newspaper in general circulation,
right of a facility administrator to:
including a non-English publication is
available to interested inmates.
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒
legitimate penological interest; ☐ ☐ Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and
mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against ☐
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1008 Inmate Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒
1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers
☐ ☐
and Periodicals
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1008 Inmate Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
and Periodicals
time.
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Each I/P is allowed to have no more than five
☐ ☐
books at any given time.
The volume of acceptable mail or writing is
unlimited if a fire concern does not exist.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 Inmate Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
I/Ps housed in general population are
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
permitted reasonable access to public
communication device beyond those telephone calls
telephones at scheduled times in the
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
dayrooms for collect calls unless such access
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
may cause an unsafe situation for the facility,
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be
staff, or other inmates.
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices ☒
may include but are not limited to videophones, ☐ ☐ I/Ps who are housed in high-security or
teletypewriters, or third-party communications administrative segregation use the public
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone telephones in the dayroom during the time
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so allocated for that classification of inmate to
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. utilize that space.
The agency currently utilizes the TTY
communication system for hearing- or
speech-impaired I/P.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1008 Inmate Mail
regulations, and,
☒
☐ ☐ The volume of written correspondence with
counsel is unlimited.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. All communication between I/Ps and their
attorneys is confidential, including telephone
☒
☐ ☐ conversations, written communication, and
video conferencing.
1069 ORIENTATION 1069 Inmate Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
All I/Ps are provided with an Inmate
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒
☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook. Rules and procedures
implementation of a program for people newly admitted
are also accessible on the I/P’s tablets.
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and 1069 Inmate Orientation
may be supplemented with video orientation.
☒
☐ ☐ Orientation information is available on kiosks
which are located in each housing unit.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation 1069 Inmate Orientation
information to each person, including those with
☒
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English ☐ ☐ Spanish-speaking personnel are utilized to
proficiency (LEP). assist non-English speaking I/Ps.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not 1069 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules;
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(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
☐ ☐
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(3) grievance procedures; ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
application; ☐ ☐
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
sexual harassment; and, ☐ ☐
(10) availability of personal care items and ☒ 1069 Inmate Orientation
opportunities for personal hygiene. ☐ ☐
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 502 Inmate Reception
711 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall
723 Continuation of Care
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies
☒
for individual or family social service programs for ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the 502 Inmate Reception
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
711 Mental Health Services
(a) risk and needs assessments;
723 Continuation of Care
(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;
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(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 610 Inmate Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
I/Ps were interviewed during the onsite
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
☒ inspection and stated that they were aware of
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☐ ☐ processes for voting and voter registration.
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
The agency partners with the Office of Voter
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
registration and offers registration and voting
to all qualified I/Ps.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1012 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
Religious services are available to all housing
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒
units. The Chaplain’s office provides Sunday
☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
church services, small group religious
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
studies, individual counseling, and visits by
voluntary basis.
representatives of the I/P’s faith.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 609 Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
A random sampling of inmate grievances
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
from January 28 – Oct 16, 2024, were
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
reviewed and reflected that grievances are
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
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of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
I/Ps were interviewed during the on-site
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
inspection and stated that they were aware of
and food, clothing, and bedding.
how to file a grievance and were satisfied with
Such policies and procedures shall include:
the appeal process.
(1) a grievance form; 609 Grievances
Instructions for accessing and submitting a
☒ grievance are included in the I/P’s orientation,
☐ ☐
printed in the Inmate Orientation Handbook,
they are accessible on the inmate tablet, and
instructions appear on the grievance form.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a 609 Grievances
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
I/Ps may appeal the finding of a grievance to
the Operations Lieutenant as the final level of
☒ appeal within five days of receiving the
☐ ☐ findings of the original grievance.
Instructions for filing an appeal can be found
in the Jail Inmate Handbook and accessible
on the tablet device.
(3) a process for submission and handling of 609 Grievances
anonymous grievances;
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Lock boxes are provided in each housing unit
☐ ☐
which allow I/Ps to submit a confidential
grievance.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest ☒ 609 Grievances
appropriate staff level; ☐ ☐
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ 609 Grievances
☐ ☐
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ 609 Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☐ ☐
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response 609 Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒
☐ ☐
a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction ☒ 609 Grievances
within the facility; ☐ ☐
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, 609 Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct 609 Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒
☐ ☐
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: 609 Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
control the submission of an excessive number of
☒
☐ It is the practice of the MCSO that staff review
grievances.
and address each grievance received.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Inmate Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
I/Ps who are subject to discipline because of
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
rule violations are afforded the procedural due
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
process by the Sheriff that is established in the
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ policies, procedures, and practices relating to
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, ☐ ☐ inmate discipline.
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
I/Ps interviewed during the on-site inspection
stated that they were provided information
regarding rules and disciplinary actions
during their intake orientation.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 600 Inmate Discipline
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon
Each I/P is issued an Inmate Orientation
booking.
Handbook. The handbook contains all inmate
☒ rules and disciplinary penalties.
☐ ☐
BSCC staff observed the posting of inmate
rules in all housing units during the physical
plant inspection. Rules are also posted on the
agency website.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable 600 Inmate Discipline
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them ☒ MCSO utilizes bilingual custodial staff for
verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ interpretation services. TTY services are
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary currently utilized for hearing-impaired I/Ps.
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 600 Inmate Discipline
PERSONS
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies disciplinary reports from January – December
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. 2024.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements: ☒ Based on the review of the agency policy and
☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- disciplinary reports, BSCC staff determined
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may the agency is compliant with all sections of
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to the regulation.
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 600 Inmate Discipline
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. ☒ 600 Inmate Discipline
☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ 600 Inmate Discipline
☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ 600 Inmate Discipline
☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 600 Inmate Discipline
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒
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impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are ☒ 600 Inmate Discipline
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐
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Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 600 Inmate Discipline
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
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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 person, a 600 Inmate Discipline
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.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 600 Inmate Discipline
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 600 Inmate Discipline
hours after an incarcerated person has been
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
Investigations involving major rule violations
should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial
report and completed in sufficient time for the
☒ inmate to have a disciplinary hearing, which is
☐ ☐ required within 72 hours of the time the I/P
was informed, in writing, of the charges.
A sampling of Disciplinary reports was
reviewed confirming disciplinary hearings are
conducted within the required time frame.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 600 Inmate Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☒
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a 600 Inmate Discipline
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒
☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600 Inmate Discipline
☒
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guideline for Disciplinary
Sanctions
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
Upon review of the agency’s policies and
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
practices regarding the various forms of
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
approved discipline, BSCC staff determined
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
the MCSO is compliant with this regulation.
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒
BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Information
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(b) Extra work detail.
pamphlet which states that “disciplinary
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
meals” may be utilized if necessary.
(d) Removal from work details.
Disciplinary diets are prohibited. The practice
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
is no longer in effect within the MCSO. BSCC
Code Section 4019.
staff offered technical assistance
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
recommending that the Inmate Information
Code Section 4019.
pamphlet be updated to eliminate the
(g) Disciplinary separation.
reference to disciplinary diets.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary disciplinary reports from January – December
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group 2024.
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒ Based on the review of the agency policy and
☐ ☐
disciplinary reports, BSCC staff determined
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: the agency is compliant with all sections of
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option the regulation.
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
☒
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall
be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☒
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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.
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(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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 Title 24, 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒
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disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
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personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
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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 counsel be 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
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suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 205 Inmate Records
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept
☒ All I/P records are entered into and stored in
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐
the agency electronic jail management
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule
system.
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 714 Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
The agency’s responsible Physician has
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
developed a plan for the management of
develop a written plan to address the identification,
communicable diseases incorporating the
treatment, control and follow-up management of
recommendations contained in the CDC’s
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan
☒ “Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in
shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☐ ☐
Healthcare Setting” guidelines.
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health officials
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority 714 Communicable Diseases
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and
procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒
☐ ☐
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ 714 Communicable Diseases
reports; ☐ ☐
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ 714 Communicable Diseases
persons and custody staff; ☐ ☐
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(4) Medical procedures required to identify the 714 Communicable Diseases
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒
☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 714.7.5 Confidentiality
☒ Medical information involved in this process
☐ ☐ must remain confidential. The Administrative
Lieutenant ensures that all records and
reports are kept in the strictest confidence.
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 714 Communicable Diseases
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒
☐ ☐ CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person 714 Communicable Diseases
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ CUS-10-5 Housing Considerations
☐ ☐
714.7.5 Confidentiality
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the 714 Communicable Diseases
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒
☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL 702 Health Care Requests and Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
It is the policy of this department to provide
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures,
daily access to qualified healthcare
which provide daily sick calls for all incarcerated persons
professionals for I/Ps to request medical
or provision made that any incarcerated person
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such
☒ services. All health care requests will be
☐ ☐ documented, triaged, and referred
attention.
appropriately by medical staff.
I/Ps interviewed during the on-site inspection
stated that they are typically seen within 24
hours of request for medical attention
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 900 Food Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
Breakfast: 0530-0600 (HOT)
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
Lunch: 1130-1230
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ Dinner 1630-1730 (HOT)
☐ ☐
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 the 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
☒
medical diets where the responsible physician has ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on It is the policy of the agency that if an I/P
☒
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed ☐ ☐ misses a scheduled meal, they will be
meal. provided with a beverage, sandwich, and/or
substitute meal.
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1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 807 Inmate Hygiene
807.4.2 Clothing Issue
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities
☒ An I/P admitted to the facility and assigned to
☐ ☐
a living unit shall be issued a set of facility
shall include, but not be limited to:
clothing. The issue of clothing appropriate to
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
the climate for I/Ps shall include but is not
limited to the following:
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ (2) sets county-issued uniforms
☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒
☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ (3) boxers
☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ (3) panties, (2) bras
☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may An I/P’s personal undergarments and
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the
footwear specified in this regulation. This option institutional undergarments and footwear,
☒
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility ☐ ☐ provided there is a legitimate medical
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. necessity for the items, and they are
approved by the medical staff.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐
☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 805 Vermin and Pest Control
CLOTHING
Clothing, bedding, and other property that is
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
suspected of being infested is either removed
by the facility administrator to control contamination
from the facility or cleaned and treated by the
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
following methods, as appropriate or as
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
directed by the pest control provider or the
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
Responsible Physician or Health Authority.
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. ☒
☐ ☐
The inmate property room was observed
during the physical plant inspection along
with the collection and processing of inmate
personal clothing property. All I/P clothing is
sealed in a bag and placed into a box for
storage. If the clothing property is soiled or
infested, the clothing is cleaned prior to
storage.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ All I/Ps are provided with personal hygiene
☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal items upon housing.
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒
☐ ☐
maximum allowance.
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Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒
☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
hours of housing assignment. ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☐ ☐
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
☐ ☐
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other 807.7 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒
☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING 502 Inmate Reception
807.10 Inmate Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
I/Ps will be allowed to shower upon
assignment to a housing unit and at least
☒
☐ ☐ every other day thereafter, or more often if
possible.
There is a shower located in the dress out
area for circumstances necessitating a
shower prior to housing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe 807.10 Inmate Showers
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒
☐ ☐
other day or more often if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be 807.10 Inmate Showers
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 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services
☒
☐ ☐ 807.8.1 Hair Care Services
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be 807.8.1 Hair Care Services
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☐ ☐
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
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(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and 807.8.1 Hair Care Services
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒
☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 807 Inmate Hygiene
807.4.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who
☒
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, ☒ 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
conditions. ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
observed a clean facility, free of wall graffiti,
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
☒
excess trash, clothes lines across cells, and
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule ☐ ☐
clean lavatories in the exercise yards.
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found. Documentation reviewed showed regular
facility maintenance and sanitation
inspections by custodial personnel.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, 800 Sanitation Inspections
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒
according to policies and procedures established by the ☐ ☐
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held in this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☒
☐ ☐
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒
☐ ☐
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☒
☐ ☐
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
mental health, or developmental disability treatment.
Written procedures shall be established by the ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the
facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☒
☐ ☐
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from
adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
☒
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐
Welfare and Institutions Code.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing ☐ ☐
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☒
policy and procedures that provide for: ☐ ☐
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☒
☐ ☐
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☒
☐ ☐
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☒
regulations. ☐ ☐
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐
(2) corporal punishment; ☒
☐ ☐
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☒
☐ ☐
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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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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3010
FACILITY NAME: Marin County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1988: ☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: February 18, 2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING A weapons locker is stationed outside of the
secure perimeter of the facility. An armory is
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have secured within the secure perimeter. A secured
the following space and equipment: ☒ ☐ ☐ area is stationed adjacent to the booking area
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section for the safe keeping of the incarcerated persons
1231.3.12. property.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates Two holding cells.
pending their booking, complying with Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 Two sobering cells.
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR Two holding cells.
ROOM
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
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6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR There is no temporary staging cell or room
ROOM located in this facility.
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height
☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2).
☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL Two sobering cells.
A sobering cell shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support
☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
1231.3; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL Two safety cells in booking.
One safety cell in special housing unit.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of
☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
the controls for which must be located outside of ☒ ☐ ☐
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
inmate occupant, control of which is located ☒ ☐ ☐
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☒ ☐ ☐
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Single-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☒ ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Double-occupancy cells shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☒ ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES There are no dormitories located in this facility.
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a
☐ ☐ ☒
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
fewer than four inmates; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified
☐ ☐ ☒
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each
☐ ☐ ☒
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☒ ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA Confirmed during onsite inspection.
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum
☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
or access to community recreation facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ Located within housing units.
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☒ ☐ ☐
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM Located within medical clinic.
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
provides on-site health care. The examination room ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
for privacy of the inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7
☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table;
☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING Housing Unit D.
There shall be some means to provide medical care ☒ ☐ ☐
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
medical instruments and must be located within the ☒ ☐ ☐
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
consultation with the health authority. ☒ ☐ ☐
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
single occupancy cells. ☒ ☐ ☐
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry
☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY Confirmed during onsite inspection.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals,
☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual
☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☒ ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE Confirmed during onsite inspection.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☒ ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET Confirmed during onsite inspection.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility. A mop sink shall
also be available within the security area of the facility.
In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV
facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM System was tested and operable in each
housing unit.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES Confirmed during onsite inspection.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☒ ☐ ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Generator power for backup.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS Two confidential interview rooms are located
within the secure perimeter of the facility.
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☒ ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
both female and male inmates; and ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6
☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least
☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.5 BEDS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and
☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
mm) between bed pans. ☒ ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING Confirmed during onsite inspection.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING Confirmed during onsite inspection.
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
Marshal. ☒ ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal;
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal
☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
tearing or ripping; and ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
tearing or ripping. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.9 MIRRORS Confirmed during onsite inspection.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security
☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT Confirmed during onsite inspection.
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER A weapons locker is stationed outside of the
secure perimeter of the facility. An armory is
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the secured within the secure perimeter. A secured
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility area is stationed adjacent to booking for the
safe keeping of inmate property.
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual
☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3010
FACILITY: Marin County Jail TYPE: II RC: 386
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 02/18/2025
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Notes: The “new” jail came online during the 1996-1997 inspection cycle. Cells in special and general population housing
units are irregular shapes and sizes. Measurement of the smallest cells confirms a minimum of 70 square feet. All dayroom
spaces are irregular shapes.
05/2024 - During the LASE update, it was discovered that the historical LASE reflected a “Protective Custody Housing Unit
POD E”. The cells previously identified as “POD E” are located in POD D and not a separate housing unit. Rated capacity
increased from 349 to 386 as a result of multiple cells, previously identified as “single” cells, reclassified as “double”
cells.(TK)
BOOKING
Booking Safety 1988 2 0 1 (2) 8.6’X5.8’
SAF 1& 2
Booking Sobering 1988 2 0 8 (16) 16.6’X9.7’ 1 1 1
DT 1 & 2
Booking Holding 1988 1 0 7 (7) 11.5’X8.2’ 1 1 1
HC 1
Booking Holding 1988 1 0 7 (7) 11.3’X7.8’ 1 1 1
HC 2
Notes: Each of the two holding cells has 11' bench. There are two showers in the booking area.
Housing Pod A – Corner cells (6, 7, 17, 18, 27, 28, 38, and 39) are irregular shapes and various sizes. All cells meet the
minimum requirement of 70 square feet. (TK 4/2024)
A Single 1988 11 1 1 11 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
A Double 1988 30 2 2 60 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
Housing Pod B - Corner cells (6, 7, 17, 18, 27, 28, 38, and 39) are irregular shapes and various sizes. All cells meet the
minimum requirement of 70 square feet. (TK 4/2024)
B Single 1988 11 1 1 11 11.5”x 6.3” 1 1 1
B Double 1988 30 2 2 60 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
Housing Pod C - Corner cells (6, 7, 17, 18, 27, 28, 38, and 39) are irregular shapes and various sizes. All cells meet the
minimum requirement of 70 square feet. (TK 4/2024)
*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 # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
C Single 1988 10 1 1 10 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
C Double 1988 31 2 2 62 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
Special Housing
SH Single 1988 3 1 1 3 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
SH Double 1988 33 2 2 66 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
SH Safety 1988 1 (1) (1) (1) 10.0’X6.0’
Housing Pod F
F Single 1988 1 1 1 1 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
F Double 1988 34 2 2 68 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
Restrictive Housing Pod 1
RH 1 Single 1988 11 1 1 11 11.5” x6.3” 1 1 1
RH1 Double 1988 3 2 2 6 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
Restrictive Housing Pod 2
RH 2 Single 1988 11 1 1 11 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
RH 2 Double 1988 3 2 2 6 11.5” x 6.3” 1 1 1
RH 2 Safety 1988 1 0 1 (1) 8.0’X8.0’
LASE Updated 04/2024 TK
*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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