BSCC
Marin SHRF Marin County Court Holding (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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February 13, 2026
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 COURT
HOLDING 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 Monday, December 8, 2025, and the
following facility was inspected on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Marin County Court Holding 3015 CH
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 the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by
the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant Evaluation
and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, January 29, 2026; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
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.
Jamie Scardina
Sheriff
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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*
B. Kashack, Lieutenant, Marin County Sheriff’s Office
D. Brickell, Sergeant, Marin County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3015 Marin SHRF Marin County Court Holding CH CI LTR 25-26
COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3015
FACILITY NAME: Marin County Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. D. Brickell
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: January 7, 2026
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 1206.1 Court Security Training Manual
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall
include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but 1206.1 Court Security Training Manual
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core All sworn staff receive the required initial
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to training through an STC Certified CORE
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be ☒ ☐ ☐ Supplemental Training Course.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
BSCC staff reviewed training records for all
sworn staff assigned to court services.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be 1206.1 Court Security Training Manual
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
BSCC staff reviewed training records for all
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
staff currently assigned to the Court Services
Bureau. All staff have completed the required
eight-hour refresher training.
☒ ☐ ☐ Refresher training topics include:
• Mental Health/Suicide Prevention
• Arrest & control
• Ground Fighting
• Fire Safety
• Classification Updates
• Jail Ops
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policy and
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan for Court Services and
and operation of the programs and activities required by determined that the agency is compliant with
these regulations. all sections of this regulation.
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.
☒ ☐ ☐
A minimum of two (2) female court deputies
are assigned to court services 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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Inmate Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
safety check logs from January 2025 to
include, but are not limited to, the following:
December 2025.
(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 and Based on the policy review and review of
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 cells, 504 Inmate Safety Checks
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;
(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's log.
BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed regular,
documented safety check supervisory
reviews.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 401.6 Training
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be MCSO has a dedicated Fire Life Safety team
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the that conducts facility inspections one (1) time
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.
Based on a review of agency policy, BSCC
staff determined the agency was compliant
with all sections of this regulation.
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All staff complete Fire Life Safety training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ annually. BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. training rosters.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 401.6 Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies 401 Fire Safety
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
☒ ☐ ☐
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: 401.6 Training
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐ 401 Fire Safety
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 401.6 Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ 401 Fire Safety
a central location and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon 401.6 Training
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive 401 Fire Safety
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective 401.6 Training
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible 401 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 401.6 Training
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they 401 Fire Safety
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 401.6 Training
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the 401 Fire Safety
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative 401.6 Training
medical responders are present when a person is 401 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Marin County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Manual (MCSOCM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
CM – Section 12: Court Services
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Last Updated 08/28/2024.
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. The Court Division is a subsection that falls
under the Detention Bureau. Deputies
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
assigned to Court Services follow the same
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
policies and procedures set out in the Marin
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
County Sheriff’s Office Custody Manual.
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 102 MCSOCM
following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 208 Administrative and Supervisory
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspections
(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 forms of restraint devices used
other than mechanical restraints.
(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;
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ 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, Security devices are stored in a secure
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ cabinet in the Court Services Sergeant’s
security devices. office.
(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.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all 302 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ 302.3 Member Training
(5) (which has been deleted).
(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
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
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
courthouse 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.
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(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 719.5 Screening and Intervention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon remand from the court, individuals are
escorted to the detention facility, where the
intake screening is conducted by professional
medical staff.
(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 suicide 505 Classification
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
503 Special Management Inmates
environment should be considered.
Housing 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 suicides 719.3 Suicide Prevention Team
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
719.6.2 Notification
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐
The agency conducts multi-disciplinary
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
reviews of attempted suicide events.
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 719.3 Suicide Prevention Team
☒ ☐ ☐
(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 the shift commander
and the 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);
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 401 Fire Safety
basis with two year retention of the inspection record;
800 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and
Inspection
BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire inspection
☒ ☐ ☐ reports from January 2024 to December
2025.
BSCC staff confirmed the agency’s retention
policy exceeds two years.
(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 12/1/2025.
Inspection conducted by the San Rafael Fire
Department. No violations were noted.
(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.
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
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
Incident Reports from January 2025 to
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐
December 2025.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Based on a review of agency policy and a
random sample of Incident Reports, BSCC
staff determined that the agency is compliant
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.
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.
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(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
A multidisciplinary team consisting of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
representatives from Mental Health and
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 BSCC
512.5 In-Custody Death Review
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 512 In-Custody Death
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
512.5 In-Custody Death Review
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
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to
Custody operations staff (Court & Detention)
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
conduct daily briefings to ensure the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
Incarcerated Persons (I/P) classification
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
☒ ☐ ☐ designation is maintained throughout the
court proceedings.
confined at the facility, and the separation of such
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility. BSCC staff reviewed the Operational
Statement detailing the Court Security
practices for individuals remanded from
court.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CUS 4-1 Initial Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
CUS 4-5 Inmate Classification Review
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐ All I/Ps are screened for classification initially
would present management or security problems. A
at the time of booking and prior to housing.
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
Subsequent screenings occur post-incident,
be given serious consideration.
special management, or after sentencing.
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
The agency's Communicable Disease policy
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
was last updated on July 3, 2022, and has
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
☒ ☐ ☐
medical evaluation is completed
been reviewed. The policy contains protocol
guidelines specific to the identification,
treatment, and housing plan to mitigate the
spread of pandemic disease through
quarantine and treatment.
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 initial screening is conducted at the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility upon remand from court
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
and prior to booking.
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
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.
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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 located at the
others or appear gravely disabled.
detention center and available 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
☒ ☐ ☐
At the time of remand, if an individual
experiences a behavioral health crisis,
MCSO staff immediately escort the individual
to the detention center to be evaluated by
onsite mental health staff.
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
Policies and procedures must include: 505 Special Management Inmates
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
Administrative segregation
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐ I/Ps are not housed at this facility. All
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
housing assignments are conducted at the
staff.
detention center.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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.
The health authority or designee shall contact the 602 Inmates with Disabilities
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 510 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
restraint usage reports from January 2025 to
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
December 2025.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐
Based on a review of agency policy and a
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
random sample of reports, BSCC staff
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
determined the agency was compliant with
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
all sections of this regulation.
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; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 510 Use of Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(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 from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 510 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement.
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(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
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation 510 Use of Restraints
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
At the time of the onsite inspection, there
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
☒ ☐ ☐ were no pregnant people at the courthouse.
policy shall include reference to the following:
Compliance with all sections of this
regulation is based on a review of agency
policy.
(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.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 510 Use of Restraints
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
510.8 Pregnant Inmates
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 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.
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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:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 603 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
Confidential attorney rooms are located
throughout the courthouse.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND
MAINTENANCE 800 Sanitation Inspections
802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
At the time of the onsite inspection, holding
cells were clean and void of any significant
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
maintenance issues.
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐ If minors are held in the facility, even if
they are supervised by probation staff,
these sections apply and must be
inspected for compliance. Use probation
policy and documentation as necessary.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
0B
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
2B
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
☐ ☐ ☒
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
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(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
3B
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
☐ ☐ ☒
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
4B
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self
or others while confined at the facility, and the separation
of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of
the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING 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
BSCC Code: 3015
FACILITY NAME: Marin County Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: January 7, 2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or 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 Please see LASE for AMC in 1996.
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; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; Audio and video visual monitoring were tested
and ☒ ☐ ☐ and are operable.
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.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Located at the Bailiff’s station.
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. Located in a secure hallway adjacent to the
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable Sgt. Office.
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.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
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. Audio and video visual monitoring in holding
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and cells was tested and is operable.
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.
1231.2.24 Emergency power. Generator power.
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.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include Located on the jail side of the courthouse.
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
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.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
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.
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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. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
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.
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.
1231.3.10 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. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Located in the Bailiff's office and the secure
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the hallway.
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
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.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
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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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 3015
FACILITY: Marin County Civic Center Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: (34)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: January 7, 2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Location Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Note: This Living Area Space Evaluation only includes the three court holding cells that were remodeled in 1998. Additional
Pre-78 holding cells exist in the facility.
On 9/19/96 the BSCC approved a Pilot Project to allow the structural beams to intrude on the holding cells.
The county began occupying the remodeled cells in June 1998.
A Holding 1994 1 8 (8) 13' X 7.2' 1 1 1
Note: 11.5' bench; structural beams painted red and reduce ceiling height to 7' in some areas; Alternate Means of
Compliance granted 9/19/96.
M Holding 1994 1 14 (14) 12.5' X 11.0' 1 1 1
Note: 23.2' bench; non-rated sallyport outside the cell.
O Holding 1994 1 12 (12) 18.0' X 6.5' 1 1 1
Note: 27.3’ bench; structural beams across the cell are painted red and reduce the ceiling height to 6'8" in some areas.
Alternate Means of Compliance granted 9/19/96.
*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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