BSCC
Marin San Rafael PD Public Safety Center (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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August 21, 2024
David Spiller, Chief of Police
San Rafael Police Department
1400 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN RAFAEL POLICE
DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY
Dear Chief Spiller,
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the San Rafael City Police Department has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and
the following facility was inspected on Tuesday, July 9, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
San Rafael PD Public Safety Center 3076 TH
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 Tuesday, July 9, 2024; BSCC staff presented
an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you or your staff. I can be reached via
email at traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3682.
Stacie Gregory
Chief of Police
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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*
Lt. Eberle, San Rafael Police Department**
Sgt. Cordero, San Rafael Police Department**
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
**Sent electronic copy.
3076 Marin San Rafael PD Public Safety Center TH LTR 23-24
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3076
FACILITY NAME: San Rafael PD Public Safety Center FACILITY TYPE: TH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: LT. Scott Eberle, Sergeant Ronda Cordero
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: July 7, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING 900.12 TRAINING
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
BSCC staff reviewed training records and
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
verified that all staff have completed POST
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
Certification along with Jail Operations
specialized corrections training. Such training shall
pertaining to temporary holding and
include, but not be limited to:
processing.
(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 All initial training is completed during the
in any event not more than six months after the date of Field Training Program and prior to
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core assignment.
☒
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be 900.1.1 TRAINING
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Eight hours of refresher training shall be
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. completed once every two years (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐ 1024).
Training records were reviewed with the
Training Sergeant. All applicable staff
training is up to date.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 205.1 Staffing Level
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
☒
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 900 TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF ADULTS
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
This policy provides guidelines to address
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
the health and safety of adults taken into
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
temporary custody by members of the San
emergency.
Rafael Police Department for processing
prior to being released or transferred to a
housing or other type of facility.
900.3.2 SUPERVISION IN TEMPORARY
☒
☐ ☐
CUSTODY
An authorized department member capable
of supervising shall be present at all times
when an individual is held in temporary
custody.
The staffing plan was reviewed and
confirmed. Verified that the arresting officer
remains with a detainee while in temporary
holding.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Reviewed and confirmed.
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 Confirmed that a female staff member is on-
shall be at least one female employee who shall be site and available as needed.
☒
immediately available and accessible to such females. ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of 900.3.3 STAFFING PLAN
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
The Chief of Police or the authorized
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒ designee shall prepare and maintain a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☐ ☐ staffing plan, indicating assigned personnel
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
and their duties.
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. Reviewed and confirmed.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 900.5.1 TEMPORARY CUSTODY LOGS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 900.5.2 TEMPORARY CUSTODY
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that REQUIREMENTS
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being When an individual is in temporary custody
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly at the San Rafael Police Department
☒
through direct visual observation of all people held and ☐ ☐ Temporary Holding facility, safety checks
housed in the facility. and significant incidents/activities shall be
noted on the logs.
A random sampling of Safety Check logs
from January 2024 to July 2024 were
reviewed on-site.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Reviewed and confirmed.
☒
between safety checks. ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not utilize safety cells,
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in sobering cells, or restraint devices.
☒
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Reviewed and confirmed.
☒
intervals. ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Reviewed and confirmed.
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 Reviewed and confirmed.
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒
☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Reviewed and confirmed.
☒ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Reviewed and confirmed.
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒
☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 900.12 TRAINING
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at ☒ All sworn staff receive initial Fire and Life
least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☐ ☐ Safety training during the initial POST
training standards established by the Board for general Academy.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Eight hours of Fire and Life Safety training is
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety provided annually. All staff are up to date on
☒
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☐ ☐ annual training requirements. Training is
provided by a third-party provider.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 204 GENERAL ORDERS
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a General Orders establish an
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The interdepartmental communication that may
policy and procedures manual shall address all
be used by the Chief of Police to make
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
immediate changes to policy and procedure
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
consistent with the current Memorandum of
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
Understanding and as permitted by
employees. Government Code § 3500 et seq.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate 204.2.2 CHIEF OF POLICE
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted. The Chief of Police shall issue all
Departmental Directives.
☒ ☐
☐ 206.4 UPDATING OF MANUALS
The Chief of Police or designee shall review
the Emergency Management Plan Manual at
least once every two years to ensure that the
manual conforms to any revisions made by
the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) and the Standardized Emergency
Management System (SEMS) and should
appropriately address any needed revisions.
The agency utilizes LEXIPOL Policies.
Sworn staff are required to review monthly
policy updates. Comprehensive reviews of
policies are conducted every six months by a
facility Lieutenant.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Reviewed
following: ☒
☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 908.8 HOLDING CELL AND HARD
administrator/manager. INTERVIEW ROOMS INSPECTIONS
☒
Holding cells and interview rooms are
☐ ☐
inspected at the beginning and end of each
shift as well as prior to each use and when
removing a detainee.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 466.7 USE OF FORCE
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Use of force is governed by current
holds. ☒ department policy and applicable law (see
☐ ☐
the Use of Force, Handcuffing and
Restraints, Control Devices and Techniques,
and Conducted Energy Device policies).
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 306.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. Only members who have successfully
completed San Rafael Police Department-
approved training on the use of restraint
devices described in this policy are
authorized to use these devices.
306.3.2 RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT
PERSONS
Persons who are known to be pregnant
should be restrained in the least restrictive
manner that is effective for officer safety. Leg
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the
body should not be used unless the officer
☒ has a reasonable suspicion that the person
☐ ☐ may resist, attempt escape, injure self or
others, or damage property.
No person who is in labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery shall be handcuffed or
restrained except in extraordinary
circumstances and only when a supervisor
makes an individualized
determination that such restraints are
necessary for the safety of the arrestee,
officers, or others (Penal Code § 3407;
Penal Code § 6030).
In practice, pregnant persons are not held in
this facility.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Screening of inmates is conducted at the
☐ ☒
received persons for release. ☐ county detention facility upon booking
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(6) Security and control including physical counts and 900.8 HOLDING CELLS & HARD
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, INTERVIEW ROOMS
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
A thorough inspection of the holding cell or
review, evaluate, and make a record of security
hard interview room shall be conducted
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
before placing an individual into the cell
internal and external security measures of the facility
and/or interview room to ensure there are no
including security measures specific to prevention of
weapons or contraband and that the cell
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
and/or interview room is clean and sanitary.
900.11 ASSIGEND ADMINISTRATOR
The Operations Commander will ensure any
reasonably necessary supplemental
procedures are in place to address Key
Control
904.2 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
☒
☐ ☐
(PREA)
The San Rafael Police Department has zero
tolerance toward all forms of sexual abuse
and sexual harassment (28 CFR 115.111).
The Department will not tolerate retaliation
against any person who reports sexual
abuse or sexual harassment or who
cooperates with a sexual abuse or sexual
harassment investigation. The San Rafael
Police Department will take immediate action
to protect detainees and prisoners who are
reasonably believed to be subject to a
substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse (28
CFR 115.162; 15 CCR 1029
The facility commander conducts a
comprehensive review of security protocols
every six months.
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(7) Emergency procedures include: 900.11 ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
section 1032 of these regulations; The Operations Commander will ensure any
reasonably necessary supplemental
procedures are in place to address the
following issues (15 CCR 1029):
• General security
• Key control
• Sanitation and maintenance
• Emergency medical treatment (15
CCR 1200)
• Escapes
• Evacuation plans
• Fire and life safety, including a fire
suppression pre-plan as required by
15 CCR 1032
☒
☐ ☐ • Disaster plans
• Building and safety code compliance
• Civil and other disturbances
including hostage situations
• Periodic testing of emergency
equipment
• Emergency suspension of Title 15
regulations and notice to the Board
of State and Community Corrections
as required in 15 CCR 1012
• Inspections and operations reviews
• Any other applicable requirements
under 15 CCR 1029
Annual review and evaluation of security
measures including internal and external
security measures, sanitation, safety, and
maintenance (15 CCR 1280).
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Reviewed.
☒
hostages; ☐ ☐
(C) mass arrests; ☒ Reviewed.
☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; ☒ Reviewed.
☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ Reviewed.
☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Reviewed.
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒
☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ Reviewed.
☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ Reviewed.
☐ ☐
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 904.2 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
and sexual harassment. POLICY
The San Rafael Police Department has zero
tolerance toward all forms of sexual abuse
and sexual harassment (28 CFR 115.111).
The Department will not tolerate retaliation
☒ against any person who reports sexual
☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment or who
cooperates with a sexual abuse or sexual
harassment investigation. The San Rafael
Police Department will take immediate action
to protect detainees and prisoners who are
reasonably believed to be subject to a
substantial risk of imminent sexual abuse (28
CFR 115.162; 15 CCR 1029).
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Reviewed.
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒
☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Individuals are not housed in this facility.
incarcerated persons. ☐ ☒ Discharge planning is conducted at the
☐
correctional facility.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 902.4 REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Individuals in custody may make reports to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual any staff member, verbally, in writing,
☒
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☐ ☐ privately, or anonymously.
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, Methods for third-party reporting are located
family, community members, and other interested on the agency website and are posted in the
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ agency's public lobby.
☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒
☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All sworn staff receive 40 hours of CIT
personnel. ☒ training. All FTOs receive additional annual
☐ ☐
suicide prevention training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Suicide risk screening is conducted at the
☒
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☐ ☐ correctional facility upon booking.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special Housing and classification screenings are
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, conducted upon booking at the correctional
☒
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ facility.
classification.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Arresting officers communicate with the jail
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, and or medical staff at the jail at the time of
☒
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☐ ☐ booking.
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Detainees are not housed in this temporary
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ holding facility
☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☐ ☒
☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and ☒ ☐ 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
procedures. ☐
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides
☒ ☐
attempts. ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and In the event of a suicide or attempted
attempted suicides as defined by the facility suicide, the agency, in collaboration with the
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ local sheriff’s agency adheres to protocol
☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the using a multi-jurisdictional team for
administrative review. investigation and cause of death.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed.
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been
☒
☐ ☐
deleted.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 900.11 ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR
The Operations Commander will ensure any
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility reasonably necessary supplemental
administrator shall consult with the local fire department procedures are in place to address the
☒
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire ☐ ☐ following issues (15 CCR 1029):
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
• (g) Fire and life safety, including fire
suppression
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local The Fire Suppression Plan is developed in
fire department to be included as part of the policy and collaboration with the local fire authority and
☒
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☐ ☐ is updated annually.
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with Monthly facility fire and safety inspection
two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ logs were reviewed. BSCC staff confirmed
☐ ☐
the facility's two-year retention policy.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent local fire inspection and
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ clearance was completed on December 27,
☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and In the event of an evacuation, detainees
☒
☐ ☐ would be released or transported to jail.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated In the event of a fire and evacuation,
people in the case of fire. ☒ detainees would be released or transported
☐ ☐
to the jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 344.1.1 REPORT PREPARATION
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
☒
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons All incident reports are maintained in the
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, agency records management system.
and the date and time of the occurrence.
☒
☐ ☐ At the time of the on-site inspection, there
were no incidents in the facility requiring an
Incident Report.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff No incidents required reports.
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒
☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 900.9 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR
SERIOUS INJURY
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death The Operations Commander Division
reporting requirements of Government Code section Commander will ensure procedures are in
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
place to address any suicide attempt, death,
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
or serious injury of any individual in
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
temporary custody at the San Rafael Police
Department. The procedures should include
☒
☐ ☐ the following:
• (h) In-custody death reviews (15
CCR 1046)
• (i) Notification to the Attorney
General within 10 days of any death
in custody including any reasonably
known facts concerning the death
(Government Code § 12525)
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.9 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR
health administrator, shall develop written policy and SERIOUS INJURY
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒
☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 900.9 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ SERIOUS INJURY
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the At the time of the on-site inspection, BSCC
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC staff were made aware that the agency is
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall awaiting a follow-up call from their Lexipol
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports representative regarding the revised
☒
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the ☐ ☐ regulation that went into effect on July 1,
Penal Code. 2024. BSCC staff will follow up with the
Lieutenant responsible for Lexipol updates in
30 days.
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The initial review report shall contain the following 900.9 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR
information: SERIOUS INJURY
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent Please see note above.
(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 900.9 SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEATH, OR
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect SERIOUS INJURY
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 BSCC staff met with command staff to
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the ensure they are aware of the new reporting
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements and inspection requirement for In Custody
set forth in these regulations. Death Review.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 900.4.1 SCREENING AND PLACEMENT
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
The officer responsible for an individual in
or III facility shall develop and implement a written custody shall (15 CCR 1050):
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
• Complete the Medical Screening
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
Form. Advise the Watch
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
Commander of any significant risks
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
presented by the individual (e.g.,
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
suicide risk, health risk, violence)
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such ☒ ☐
☐ Inmates are not housed in this facility.
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
Comprehensive classification screening is
extent possible within the limits of the available number
conducted at the correctional facility upon
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
initial booking and housing.
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.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Inmates are not housed or programmed at
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis this facility.
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.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD
NOT BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
conditions should not be in temporary
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
custody at the San Rafael Police Department
medical evaluation is completed.
but should be transported to a jail facility, a
medical facility, or another type of facility as
appropriate. These include:
• (h) Any individual who claims to
have, is known to be afflicted with or
☒
☐ ☐ displays symptoms of any
communicable disease that poses
an unreasonable exposure risk (15
CCR 1051)
The agency’s Communicable Disease Policy
was reviewed and was found to contain all
pertinent screening requirements to include
contagious disease, signs and symptoms,
and response protocols for pandemic
disease. If a detainee is exhibiting signs or
symptoms, they are transported directly to a
local hospital.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Detainees are not housed in this facility. All
made of the person being booked as to whether the medical screenings are conducted at the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such correctional facility upon booking.
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD
NOT BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
conditions should not be in temporary
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
custody at the San Rafael Police Department
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
but should be transported to a jail facility, a
medical facility, or another type of facility as
☒ ☐ appropriate. These include:
☐
• (j) Any individual who is obviously
developmentally disabled (15 CCR
1057)
Persons exhibiting signs of being
developmentally disordered are transported
to a local hospital or county jail.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Please see above.
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ A mentally disordered person would not be
☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or held in this facility.
others or appear gravely disabled.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Please see above.
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. ☒ Medical & mental health evaluations are
☐ ☐
conducted at the correctional facility upon
booking.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the
☐ ☒
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☐ Please see above.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 900.12 TRAINING
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Department members should be trained and
develop and implement policies and procedures for the familiar with this policy and any
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ supplemental procedures.
☐ ☐
• (c) Inmate segregation Holding cells
would be utilized for the segregation
of detainees
Policies and procedures must include: Housing does not occur at this facility.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
☒
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL This facility does not have a safety cell.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☒
☐ ☐
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
☒
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment
☒
or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
☒
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒
☐ ☐
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
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(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
☒
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure
☒
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒
☐ ☐
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL This facility does not have a sobering cell.
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
☒
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
as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒
☐ ☐
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒
☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
☒
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☒
☐ ☐
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 900.3.1 INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD
NOT BE IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Individuals who exhibit certain behaviors or
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
conditions should not be in temporary
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
custody at the San Rafael Police Department
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
but should be transported to a jail facility, a
developmental disabilities.
medical facility, or another type of facility as
☒ appropriate. These include:
☐ ☐
• (j) Any individual who is obviously
developmentally disabled (15 CCR
1057)
Individuals exhibiting signs of being
developmentally disabled are transported to
a local hospital or correctional facility.
The health authority or designee shall contact the Marin County Behavioral Health.
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 302.3.1 RESTRAINT OF DETAINEES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Situations may arise where it may be
responsible physician, shall develop and implement reasonable to restrain a person who may,
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
after a brief investigation, be released
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
without arrest. Unless arrested, the use of
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person
restraints on detainees should continue only
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
for as long as is reasonably necessary to
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
☒ ☐ ensure the safety of officers and others.
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated ☐ When deciding whether to remove restraints
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
from a detainee, officers should continuously
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
weigh the safety interests at hand against
restraints to responsible health care staff. the continuing intrusion upon the detainee.
The only restraint devices used in this facility
are handcuffs. The agency does not utilize a
WRAP device or an emergency restraint
chair.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment is
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ located throughout the facility.
☐ ☐
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒
☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒
☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒
☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
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
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
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
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
☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒
☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☒
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
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
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
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒
☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
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 306.3.2 RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT
PERSONS
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Persons who are known to be pregnant
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant should be restrained in the least restrictive
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the manner that is effective for officer safety. Leg
policy shall include reference to the following: irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the
body should not be used unless the officer
has a reasonable suspicion that the person
☒ may resist, attempt escape, injure self or
☐ ☐ others, or damage property.
No person who is in labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery shall be handcuffed or
restrained except in extraordinary
circumstances and only when a supervisor
makes an individualized determination that
such restraints are necessary for the safety
of the arrestee, officers, or others (Penal
Code § 3407; Penal Code § 6030).
(1) An incarcerated person 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) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Temporary holding facility. Pregnant females
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of are not housed in this facility.
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
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Telephones are accessible at the jail where
booking and processing occur. Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies use onsite occurs in exigent circumstances.
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 900.5.9 ATTORNEYS AND BAIL
BONDSMEN
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have An attorney may visit at the request of the
access to the court and to legal counsel. individual in custody or a relative (Penal
☒
Such access shall consist of: ☐ ☐ Code § 825). (b) Attorneys and bail
bondsmen who need to interview an
individual in custody should do so inside a
secure interview room.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ Interview rooms are located onsite.
☐ ☐
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS This is a temporary holding facility. Inmates
are not housed or detained for an extended
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility period. If a crime is committed while held in
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary temporary holding a crime report is
☒
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ generated.
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
☒
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒
verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED This is a temporary holding facility. Inmates
PERSONS are not housed or detained for an extended
period of time. If a crime is committed while
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies held in temporary holding a crime report is
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. generated.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements: ☒
☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 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. ☒
☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒
☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒
☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒
☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☒
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
☒
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of ☐ ☐
the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated
person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
☒
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒
☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☒
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐
manager or designee.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒
☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
☒
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE This is a temporary holding facility. Inmates
are not housed or detained for an extended
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer period of time. The imposition of disciplinary
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule actions or sanctions does not occur in this
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a facility.
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒
☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS This is a temporary holding facility. Inmates
are not housed or detained for an extended
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly period of time. The imposition of disciplinary
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions or sanctions does not occur in this
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group facility.
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒
☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
☒
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☒
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
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(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒
☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒
☐ ☐
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒
☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
☒
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒
☐ ☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☒
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☐ ☐
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
☒
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS This is a temporary holding facility. Inmates
are not housed or detained for an extended
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept period of time. The imposition of disciplinary
☒
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ actions or sanctions does not occur in this
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule facility.
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE This is a temporary holding facility. Inmates
are not housed or detained for an extended
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, period
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; ☒
☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
☒
conditions. ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and
☒
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer
than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with
bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) ☒
☐ ☐
and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and
every night thereafter.
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 900.11 ASSIGNED ADMINISTRATOR
MAINTENANCE
The Patrol Captain will ensure any
The facility administrator shall develop written policies reasonably necessary supplemental
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable procedures are in place to address the
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the following issues (15 CCR 1029):
☒
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule ☐ ☐
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and • Sanitation and maintenance
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found. At the time of the BSCC on-site inspection,
the facility was clean and void of any repair
or visible safety issues.
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Are minors held in jail cells? 312 – TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF
JUVENILES
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold It is the practice of the San Rafael Police
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 Department to limit the use of the temporary
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold holding facility for the detention of juveniles
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ whenever possible.
☐ ☐
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR 312.3.1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OF
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY JUVENILES IN CUSTODY
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.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Reviewed.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints; ☒ 312.9 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES
☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and ☒ 312.3.1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OF
☐ ☐ JUVENILES IN CUSTODY
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. ☒ 312.8 TEMPORARY CUSTODY
☐ ☐ REQUIREMENTS
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY 312.8 TEMPORARY CUSTODY
CUSTODY REQUIREMENTS
☒ ☐
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ Reviewed and confirmed.
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if Reviewed and confirmed.
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) ☒
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water; ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
☐ ☐
(4) access to language services; ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
☐ ☐
(5) access to disabilities services; ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
☐ ☐
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
requested; ☐ ☐
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐
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(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is Reviewed and confirmed.
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☒
☐ ☐
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of Reviewed and confirmed.
what is available under this section, and it shall be ☒
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐
minors have access.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND 312.7 NO-CONTACT REQUIREMENTS
INCARCERATED ADULTS
☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may BSCC staff spoke with the facility Lieutenant
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff who confirmed the practice.
(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.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY 312.11 SECURE CUSTODY
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are a person described by
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met.
☒
☐ ☐
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents Reviewed and confirmed.
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
taken into custody; ☐ ☐
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who ☒ Reviewed and confirmed.
are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY 312.11.1 LOCKED ENCLOSURES
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 312.11.1 LOCKED ENCLOSURES
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒
☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the 312.6 JUVENILE CUSTODY LOGS
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. ☒ BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs for
☐ ☐ juvenile detention confirming safety checks
are conducted and documented every 30
minutes.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the 312.8 TEMPORARY CUSTODY
same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒ ☐ REQUIREMENTS
☐
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 312.8 TEMPORARY CUSTODY
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED REQUIREMENTS
ENCLOSURE
☒
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☒
☐ ☐
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒
☐ ☐
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes ☒ ☐
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐
minor and shall be documented.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be ☒
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- 312.8 TEMPORARY CUSTODY
SECURE CUSTODY REQUIREMENTS
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒
☐ ☐
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY 312.3 JUVENILES WHO SHOULD NOT BE
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE HELD
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
It is the policy of the San Rafael Police
Facility administrators shall develop policies and ☒ Department that any juvenile who exhibits
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ signs of being under the influence of a
obtained for minors who are under the influence of controlled substance or alcohol shall not be
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the held in the temporary holding facility.
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or ☒
☐ ☐
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with
actual time of occurrence recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☒
☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be
☒
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3076
FACILITY: San Rafael PD Public Safety Center TYPE: TH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: July 9, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Temporary Holding Cells
A/B Holding 2017 2 0 (1) (2) 10’ x 6’2” x 8’8” 1 1 1
Each holding cell contains 8’ of fixed bench seating space and 62 Sq. Ft. Both holding cells are equipped with audio and video
monitoring.
C Interview 2017 1 0 0 0 8’ X 10’ 7” X 8’8”
The interview room contains a chair and a table.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 3076
FACILITY NAME: San Rafael Police Dept. Public Safety Center FACILITY TYPE: TH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: July 9, 2024
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. Two temporary holding cells.
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; Holding cells are rated to temporarily hold one
☒ ☐ ☐
person.
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and 10’ x 6’2” x 8’8” + 62 sq. ft.
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;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the There are no bunks. Detainees do not remain
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ in holding for an extended period.
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. There is a secured armory onsite.
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.
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 Located inside of the janitor's closet.
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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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.21 Storage rooms. Inmate clothing and property are stored at the
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to jail.
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. Tested and operable.
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.
1231.2.24 Emergency power. Generator.
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. One interview room.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
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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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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. Weapons lockers are secured outside of the
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ holding area.
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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