BSCC
Marin SHRF Marin County Jail (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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October 14, 2025
Jamie Scardina, Sheriff-Coroner
Marin County Sheriff's Office
1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 200
San Rafael, CA 94903
2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE
& INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MARIN COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Scardina,
An Unannounced Inspection of the Marin County Sheriff's Office was completed for the
following facility on Tuesday, August 26, 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 Title
15, California Code of Regulations.
INSPECTION RESULTS
The focus of the Unannounced Inspection was to evaluate the following
§1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING:
Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff inspected the inventory
of standard-issue clothing, which was clean and free of holes and tears. BSCC
staff determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation.
§1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
BSCC staff inspected the inventory of personal care items provided to each
individual housed in the facility. All items provided met the requirements under this
regulation.
§1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN:
BSCC staff inspected the inventory of standard bedding. Individuals being housed
are provided with a mattress cover, sheet, towel, and wool blanket prior to housing.
BSCC staff determined that the agency was compliant with this regulation.
Jamie Scardina
Sheriff-Coroner
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§1280- FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE:
BSCC staff found the facility clean and in good order.
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance to you or your staff. I can be
reached at traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3682.
Sincerely,
TRACI KESSLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Cc: Presiding Judge, Marin County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Marin County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Marin County*
County Administrator, Marin County*
Donna Brickell, Sergeant, Marin County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3010 Marin SHRF Marin County Jail II UI 25-26