BSCC
Mariposa Sheriff's Office Inspection Rpt 23-24 II (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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March 20, 2023
Jeremy Briese, Sheriff-Coroner
Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
5099 Old Highway "N"
Mariposa, CA 95338
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE 209, MARIPOSA COUNTY TYPE II FACILITY
Dear Sheriff-Coroner Briese:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
detention facility has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday,
January 5, 2023, and the following facility was inspected on March 2, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility 3090 II
This inspection was performed 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, BSCC staff conducted compliance
monitoring for the separation requirements of juveniles from incarcerated adults pursuant
to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the annual inspection 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 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information about the facility.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) for
information related to the facility’s Rated Capacity.
Jeremy Briese
Sheriff-Coroner
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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring
This facility does not allow minors.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on March 2, 2023; BSCC staff presented an
inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at jill.farris@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 621-4325 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Jill Farris
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Board of State and Community Corrections
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Mariposa County Superior Court*
Chairperson, Grand Jury, Mariposa County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Mariposa County*
County Administrator, Mariposa County*
Jake Bobman, Captain, Mariposa County
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3090 Mariposa Sheriff’s Office II LTR 23-24
ADULT TYPE II & III
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
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.
3090 Mariposa Adult Detention Facility Procedures Checklist
Adult Type II & III PRO
Mariposa Co. Adult Det. Fac.: 5379 Hwy 49 P.O. Box 727, Mariposa, CA, 95338
Status: DONE
Inspection Date: 03/02/2023
Inspection completed by Jill Farris
§1020 Corrections Ocer Core Course
(a)In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II,
III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Ocer Core Course” as described in Section 179
of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b)Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code
Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Ocer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
Inspector Notes
Jail Policy & Procedures (JPP) 100.60 Training Requirements for Corrections
The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found compliance with this regulation.
The agency requires Jail Ocers to attend PREA training and Crisis Intervention Training in addition to
other required trainings.
§1021 Jail Supervisory Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Ocer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
Inspector Notes
JPP 100.60 Training Requirements for Corrections
The agency requires all jail ocers promoted to sergeant to attend an 80-hour Supervisory Core Course.
The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with
this regulation.
§1023 Jail Management Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
Inspector Notes
JPP 100.60 Training Requirements for Corrections
The agency policy states jail sergeants promoted to lieutenant will attend an 80-hour Jail Management
Course. The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance
with this regulation.
§1025 Continuing Professional Training
With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training” specied in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
Inspector Notes
JPP 100.60 Training Requirements for Corrections
Jail Ocers are required to complete the 24 hours of mandatory STC training each year and to recertify
in basic First Aid and CPR every two years. The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
division found the agency in compliance with this regulation.
§1027 Number of Personnel
A sucient 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 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 would conict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sucient number of personnel for a specic facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a stang plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
stang 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 scal responsibility for the
facility.
Inspector Notes
JPP 100.20 Scheduling and Time Off Requests
Custody Manual 201 Supervision of Inmates – Minimum Requirements
The agency provided BSCC staff with a stang roster that identied male and female employees. During
the onsite visit, supervision stated the facility typically has one female staff member assigned to every
shift. The agency has adequate stang to perform all required tasks assessed during this inspection
cycle and was in compliance with this regulation.
§1027.5 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks
that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(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 housed in the facility.
(b)There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
(c)Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations.
(d)Safety checks shall occur at random or varied intervals.
(e)There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include:
(e)(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;
(e)(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number;
and,
(e)(3) Initials or employee identication number of staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f)A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular dened intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
Inspector Notes
JPP 411.40 Visual Security Checks
During the last inspection cycle, the agency required two checks every hour. In July 2022, the agency
instituted the Guardian system and now requires hourly checks. The system tracks the location,
date/time, and ocer conducting the check. They are currently transitioning their policies to Lexipol.
Their policy states twice per hour in one section and once an hour in another section. Policy
review/revision is an ongoing practice during the transition. Agency practice/requirement is once per
hour; we recommend ensuring that policy reects actual practice.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check documentation and interviewed staff. BSCC staff
determined the agency is in compliance with this regulation.
§1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general re and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030).
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in re and life safety
procedures that relate specically to the facility.
Inspector Notes
JPP 200.95 Fire Suppression Preplanning
JPP 100.60 Training Requirements of Corrections
Jail Ocers receive training in the academy. Technical assistance was provided regarding quarterly
refresher training.
§1029 Policy and Procedures Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to
all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
separate manual to ensure condentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.
(a)The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a)(1) Table of organization, including channels of communications.
(a)(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility administrator/manager.
(a)(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds.
(a)(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407.
(a)(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received persons for release.
(a)(6) Security and control including:
physical counts,
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and,
key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including
security measures specic to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(7) Emergency procedures include: (A) re suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these
regulations;
(a)(7)(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;
(a)(7)(C) mass arrests;
(a)(7)(D) natural disasters;
(a)(7)(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and,
(a)(7)(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices.
(a)(8) Suicide Prevention.
(a)(9) Separation of incarcerated persons.
(a)(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(a)(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
reporting any abuse.
(a)(12) Release policy, including release planning for incarcerated persons.
(e)The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not
be limited to, the following:
(e)(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,
(e)(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, family, community members, and other interested third
parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
Inspector Notes
Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility Jail Policies and Procedures (JPP)
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Oce Custody Manual (Lexipol)
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Oce Department Policy Manual (Lexipol)
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Oce is in the process of transitioning their policy to Lexipol. This transition
requires regular and ongoing policy reviews.
JPP 100 Duties and Responsibilities
JPP 100.10 Inspections : This responsibility is assigned to the jail lieutenant.
Department Policy 300: Use of Force
Department Policy 302: Handcung and Restraints
Department Policy 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
Department Policy 333.4 Deputy Responsibilities
Department Policy 410 Cite and Release Policy
JPP 410 Facility Security
JPP 411.2 Inmate counts : The agency policy states a minimum of three counts will be conducted each
day. The agency utilizes head count, emergency counts, and identication count.
JPP 410.90 Searches of Inmates and Housing Units
JPP 411.30 Key Control
Department Policy 103: Annual Review
400.20 Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
Custody Manual 102.4.1: Internal and External Security Measure Review - The agency does monthly
internal and external security reviews.
JPP 200.95 Fire Suppression Preplanning
JPP 200.40 Escape, 200.20 Riot Disturbance, 200.25 Civil Disturbance, 200.30 Hostage Situations
JPP 200.25 Civil Disturbance
JPP 200.10 Emergency Planning
JPP 100.40 Equipment Issue
JPP 710.30 Mental Health Services
JPP 400.10 Classication
JPP 410.60 Handling of High Security Inmates
Department Policy 606: Prison Rape Elimination Act
JPP 400.20 Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
Custody Manual 606: PREA
§1030 Suicide Prevention Program
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and
provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following:
(a)Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates.
(b)Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c)Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting ocers, facility staff, medical and
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d)Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide.
(e)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk.
(f)Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures.
(g)Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts.
(h)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as dened by the facility
administrator.
Inspector Notes
JPP 710.30 Mental Health Services - The agency screens for suicide risk during the intake process and
records responses on an Intake Medical Screening questionnaire. BSCC staff reviewed a blank medical
intake form and found the agency in compliance with these regulations.
Department Policy 337.9 Training
Department Policy 408 Crisis Intervention Incidents
JPP 200.60 Inmate Death - Agency policy states reviews will be conducted within 30 days of the
incident.
§1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local re
department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for
re suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)a re suppression pre-plan developed with the local re department to be included as part of the policy
and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);
(b)monthly re prevention inspections by facility staff with two-year retention of the inspection record;
(c)re prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which
requires inspections at least once every two years;
(d)an evacuation plan; and,
(e)a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of re.
Inspector Notes
JPP 200.95 Fire Suppression Preplanning
BSCC Staff reviewed two years of monthly re inspections by facility staff and found the agency in
compliance with this regulation. The facility has visible exit signs throughout.
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection conducted their last inspection on 05/12/2021.
The agency policy has an extensive plan for evacuation, and, if needed, the incarcerated population
could be moved to another facility.
§1040 Population Accounting
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with applicable demographic information as described in the
Jail Prole Survey.
Inspector Notes
JPP 400.10 Classication - The agency utilizes a Jail Management System for population management
and tracking.
BSCC Staff reviewed a population report on the date of inspection, the count was 30 incarcerated
people.
§1041 Records
(a)Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be limited to,
intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b)Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the connement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
Inspector Notes
JPP 320 Processing and Security of Inmate Records
The agency utilizes a computer-based Jail Management system for storage of all incarcerated person
records. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of custody records and found the agency in compliance with this
regulation.
Custody Manual 606: PREA - The agency's PREA Coordinator oversees the department's efforts to
comply with PREA standards and the collection of data.
§1044 Incident Reports
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.
Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee.
Inspector Notes
JPP 100.70 Emergency/Unusual Incident Report
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of several incident reports written by agency staff. BSCC staff
found the reports identied the participants involved, the date and time of the incident, the report's
author, and the location of the incident. BSCC staff found the agency in compliance with this regulation.
§1045 Public Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the
dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material:
(a)The Board of State and Community Corrections Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b)Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated people as specied in sections:
(b)(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(b)(2) 1061, Education Plan
(b)(3) 1062, Visiting
(b)(4) 1063, Correspondence
(b)(5) 1064, Library Service
(b)(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time
(b)(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings
(b)(8) 1067, Access to Telephone
(b)(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel
(b)(10) 1069, Orientation
(b)(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs
(b)(12) 1071, Voting
(b)(13) 1072, Religious Observance
(b)(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure
(b)(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions
(b)(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons
(b)(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline
(b)(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline
(b)(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services
Inspector Notes
JPP 520.00 Inmate Information
Inmate Rules and Orientation Manual
All inquiries from the news media will be referred to the Sheriff's Public Information Ocer. Public
information is available on the Sheriff's website and on the tablets/kiosk available to the incarcerated
people.
§1046 Death in Custody
(a)Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-
custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include 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 appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies,
procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study.
(b)Death of a Minor In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility:
(b)(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(b)(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in
these regulations.
Inspector Notes
JPP 200.60 Inmate Death
Section IV: In-Custody Attempt Suicides and Death Reviews
Department Policy 312.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious Injury of a Juvenile
The agency’s Sheriff or designee, Captain-Community Service, Jail Commander, Health and Human
Services representative and the Health Authority will conduct a medical review of in-custody attempted
suicides and in-custody deaths within 30 days of the incident to determine the circumstances of the
death and contributing factors.
The agency reported one in-custody death in 2021.
Minors are not held at this facility.
§1050 Classication Plan
(a)Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classication plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff.
Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available
number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classication 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 classication level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish and implement a classication system which will
include the use of classication ocers or a classication committee in order to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of
as much information as is available about and from the incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel
of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a
review of their classication plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Subsection b does not
apply and has been deleted.
(c)In deciding housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the
placement would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own
safety shall be given serious consideration.
Inspector Notes
JPP 400.10 Classication
The agency uses an objective classication system in conjunction with their Jail Management System to
screen and properly assess each arrested individual. The agency reviews classication status when
needed or when requested. BSCC staff reviewed several classication reports, “Notice of Classification
Review” forms, and the classication matrix system to determine the agency's compliance with this
regulation.
§1051 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identied by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from.
Inspector Notes
JPP 100 Duties and Responsibilities
JPP 710.20 Medical Health Services
The booking ocer screens new arrestees and will not accept arrested persons who "...arms the
presence of a possible airborne communicable disease...". The intake screening process also includes TB,
Hepatitis, HIV, or the presence of vermin.
BSCC staff reviewed a blank medical intake screening form and found the agency in compliance with
this regulation.
§1052 Behavioral Crisis Identication
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identication or at the
next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others.
Inspector Notes
JPP 400.10 Classication
JPP 710.20 Medical Health Services
JPP 710.30 Mental Health Services
The agency screens for medical or mental health needs upon intake for compliance with this regulation.
Telehealth is available in the facility.
§1053 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for
the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include:
(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.
(b)Administrative separation must not adversely affect an incarcerated person’s health.
(c)Administrative separation may be used for incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of
activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility
operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Inuenced or
participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the
facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of
escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated
people.
(d)Documentation indicating the necessity of administrative separation to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.
(e)A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in
administrative separation.
Inspector Notes
JPP 400.10 Classication
The Administrative Separation population are offered use of the recreation yard or dayroom every day
for an hour. BSCC staff reviewed documentation and the agency's policies, and determined compliance
with this regulation.
§1055 Use of 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.
(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 uids.
(g)People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sucient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specic identiable risks to the
person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
Inspector Notes
JPP 410.00 Safety Cell
BSCC Staff reviewed Safety Cell placement reports between July 2021 and December 2022. The reports
documented the safety cell placement justication, direct visual observation safety checks, supervisor
approval for continued retention, and medical evaluations (if needed). BSCC staff found the agency in
compliance with this regulation.
§1056 Use of 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.
Inspector Notes
JPP 300.50 Use of Sobering Cell
The agency’s policy states they will not accept an arrestee who is unconscious or unable to enter the
facility on their own. They will reject any arrestee whose intoxication level may pose a serious medical
emergency. Individuals held in the sobering cell for more than six hours will be re-evaluated by jail staff
and, if they lack improvement, shall be referred immediately to medical staff.
BSCC staff reviewed placement/retention/removal notes and direct visual observation logs and
determined agency compliance with this regulation.
§1057 Developmental Disabilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identication and evaluation, appropriate classication and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
conrmed to have a developmental disability for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
Inspector Notes
JPP 710.50 Developmentally Disabled
The agency policy requires all arrestees to be screened by jail staff for any medical or mental health
issue(s). Anyone identied to have a developmental disability will be referred to medical staff. Medical
staff will contact the Central Valley Regional Center if necessary. Medical staff will also determine if
segregated housing is needed and advise jail staff.
§1058 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written
policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a)The policy shall address the following areas:
(a)(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(a)(2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(a)(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
(a)(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
(a)(5) exercising of extremities.
(b)Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:
(b)(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
(b)(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.
(b)(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective.
(b)(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.
(b)(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(b)(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement.
(b)(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.
(b)(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 specied housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse.
(b)(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.
(b)(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement.
(b)(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.
Inspector Notes
JPP 410.30 Use of Force and Restraints - the agency utilizes handcuffs, leg shackles, belly-chains, Pro-
Straint chair and soft restraints.
Section VII: Temporary Restraint Removal
JPP 410.70 Pro-Straint Restraining Chair
Agency staff advised there is an AED in the control area. The Pro-Straint chair is placed in Observation
Cell #1 when in use. BSCC staff reviewed seven Pro-Straint Chair incident reports and visual observation
logs and found the agency in compliance with this regulation.
§1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407,
the policy shall include reference to the following:
(1)An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 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 delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
(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 conrmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people.
Inspector Notes
JPP 410.30 Use of Force and Restraints
BSCC staff’s review of agency policy and interviews with agency staff during the onsite visit determined
compliance with this regulation.
§1059 DNA Collection, Use of Force
(a)Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace ocers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb
or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request.
(a)(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of reasonable force” shall be dened as the force that an
objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would
consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(a)(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b)The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include information that reects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c)If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for
the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal
proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively.
Inspector Notes
JPP 710.55 DNA Collection
A jail supervisor will contact the Sheriff’s Department and request personnel to assist with the collection.
This agency utilizes the Pro-Straint Chair during forced blood draws.
§1061 Education Program
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public ocials
an education program for incarcerated persons.
When such services are not made available by the appropriate public ocials, then the facility administrator
shall develop and implement an education program with available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be established. Modied academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility
rules and regulations.
Inspector Notes
JPP 400.20 PREA
JPP 530 Alcoholics Anonymous and Other Programs
JPP 500.60 Inmate Welfare Trust Fund (funding for education programs)
The incarcerated people have access to tablets that allow participation in GED preparation and college
courses.
The agency offers:
NCIC tablets w/Endovo Learning Domain
Religious Services
Talk Therapy
Social Services
Drug and Alcohol Classes
§1062 Visiting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements:
(a)A visiting program which shall provide for:
(a)(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow.
(a)(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(a)(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week.
(b)Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits
and document such review.
(c)The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section shall include provision for visitation by minor
children of the incarcerated person.
(d)Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulll the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person.
(e)Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or
video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is dened as the location where the incarcerated
person is housed.
(f)Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1,
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board
prior to June 27, 2017.
(g)If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the rst hour of remote
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Inspector Notes
JPP 520.30 Visiting
Incarcerated people are allowed one hour of visiting or two thirty-minute visits, per week. Video visitation
is available as well.
§1063 Correspondence
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide
that:
(a)there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b)an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be read when there is a valid security reason and the
facility manager or designee approves;
(c)jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s correspondence to or from state and federal courts,
any member of the State Bar or holder of public oce, and the State Board of State and Community
Corrections; however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash,
checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d)incarcerated persons may correspond, condentially, with the facility manager or the facility
administrator; and,
(e)those incarcerated persons who are without funds shall be permitted at least four postage paid
envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends
but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.10 Correspondence
Agency policy allows incarcerated people to correspond condentially with state and federal courts, any
member of the State bar, the State Board of Corrections, Parole and Probation Ocers, and members of
the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Oce.
§1064 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service
shall include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include
current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
Inspector Notes
JPP 520.40 Law Library
JPP 520.50 Books Newspapers
The agency has a multipurpose room designated for the library and programming. The library is
available on a weekly basis.
§1065 Exercise and Recreation
(a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for an
exercise and recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, which will allow a minimum of three
hours of exercise distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as are reasonable and necessary
to protect the facility's security and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.80 Exercise and Recreation
Custody Manual Policy 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time (draft mode during Lexipol transition)
The non-administrative separation population has daily access to the recreation yard unless it is off-
limits due to inclement weather or repairs.
The Administrative Separation population is allowed out of their cell every day and can choose between
recreation yard or dayroom time. Staff advised this population typically uses the recreation yard every
day.
BSCC staff reviewed recreation yard log entries and found the agency in compliance with this regulation.
§1066 Books, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Writings
(a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(a)(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any legitimate penological interest;
(a)(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail containing information concerning where, how, or
from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot,
violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(a)(3) open and inspect any publications or packages received by an incarcerated person; and
(a)(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may have in
their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
Inspector Notes
JPP 520.50 Books Newspapers
The agency distributes a local paper every day.
The agency has a multipurpose room designated for the library and programming. The library is
available on a weekly basis. During the onsite inspection and policy reviews, BSCC staff determined the
agency is in compliance with this regulation.
§1067 Access to Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall
be provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such
devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is
required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
Inspector Notes
JPP 520.10 Inmate Telephone Access
The agency has a TTY machine available for hearing-impaired people. It is also available for use if the
incarcerated person has a hearing-impaired family member. BSCC staff determined the agency is in
compliance with this regulation.
§1068 Access to Courts and Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a)unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these regulations, and,
(b)condential consultation with attorneys.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.20 Attorney and Legal Assistant Interviews
JPP 520.45 Pro-Per Inmates
JPP 500.10 Inmate Correspondence
JPP 520.30 Visiting
§1069 Orientation
(a)In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for
the implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time
of placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to each person, including those with
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English prociency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules;
(a)(2) rules and disciplinary procedures;
(a)(3) grievance procedures;
(a)(4) programs and activities available and method of application;
(a)(5) medical and mental health services;
(a)(6) classication/housing assignments;
(a)(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known;
(a)(8) voting, including registration;
(a)(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment; and,
(a)(10) availability of personal care items and opportunities for personal hygiene.
Inspector Notes
JPP 530.00 Inmate Orientation Handbook
Incarcerated Person Rules and Orientation (handbook)
The agency requires that all arrestees sign a PREA Education Acknowledgement form that informs and
asks sexual assault-related questions. There is also a Rules and Orientation manual available in each
module and on the kiosks.
§1070 Individual/Family Service Programs
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the
community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a)risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and
alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; (5)
employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and
programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for
the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers.
Inspector Notes
JPP 530.10 Chaplain
JPP 530.20 Alcoholics Anonymous and Other Programs
Custody Manual Policy 1000 Inmate Programs and Services (draft mode Lexipol transition)
JPP 530.20 Alcoholics Anonymous and Other Programs
The agency offers:
NCIC tablets w/Endovo Learning Domain
Religious Services
Talk Therapy
Social Services
Drug and Alcohol Classes
§1071 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualied voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.50 Inmate Voting
§1072 Religious Observances
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to
provide opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling
on a voluntary basis.
Inspector Notes
JPP 530.10 Chaplain
Non-denominational religious services are available weekly. Individual or group counseling or religious
services are available upon request.
§1073 Grievance Procedure
(a)Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions of connement, including but not limited to: medical
care; classication actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include:
(a)(1) a grievance form;
(a)(2) instructions for registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(a)(3) a process for submission and handling of anonymous grievances;
(a)(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level;
(a)(5) appeal to the next level of review;
(a)(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level of review which acts on the grievance;
(a)(7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed a
period of 15 calendar days;
(a)(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility;
(a)(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, appeal, response, and related documents to the
incarcerated person; and,
(a)(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct regular review of grievances, responses, and appeals.
(b)Grievance System Abuse: The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the
submission of an excessive number of grievances.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.40 Grievances
BSCC Staff reviewed a sample of grievances written by incarcerated people. The review included
responses from the line staff, or a supervisor, addressing the issue, as well as grievance appeal
responses from the appropriate supervision level in a timely manner. During the onsite inspection, BSCC
staff interviewed an incarcerated person regarding the process. The incarcerated person was well
versed in Title 15 and grievance procedures. After reviewing the documentation and interview with the
incarcerated person, BSCC staff determined the agency was in compliance with this regulation.
§1080 Rules and Disciplinary Actions
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply and armatively 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.
Inspector Notes
JPP 510.20 Discipline
Incarcerated people are advised of the rules in the Incarcerated Person Rules and Orientation manual
available in the housing units and on the tablets.
§1081 Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated
persons. 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 ocer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not
limited to:
(b)(1) Loss of good time/work time.
(b)(2) Placement in disciplinary separation.
(b)(3) Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary ocer 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 specied 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 ocer 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 nal disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary ocer, the charges and the
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee.
6.The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-nders 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.
(c)Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively separating any
incarcerated person from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the person, staff, program, or community is
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d)Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
Inspector Notes
JPP 510.20 Discipline
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of rule violation reports and appeals. Agency supervisors upheld or
reduced discipline based on facts (or the lack thereof) presented by the incarcerated person. The staff
serves the incarcerated person with a notice of disciplinary hearing report where they can indicate their
desire to attend the hearing. It also explains if they waive their right to be present, they can still appeal
the discipline. BSCC staff found the agency in compliance with this regulation.
§1082 Forms of Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary ocer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms
of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail.
(c)Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time”
credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code
Section 4019.
Inspector Notes
JPP 510.20 Discipline
The agency utilizes progressive discipline if applicable.
§1083 Limitations of Disciplinary Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be
considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the
shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(a)(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 fteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented.
(a)(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specied in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specied 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.
(a)(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. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c)In no case shall a safety cell, as specied 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 specied 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.
Inspector Notes
JPP 510.20 Discipline
The agency’s policy states the severity of the offense shall determine the disciplinary action to be taken.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of rule violation reports. During the review, BSCC staff determined the
agency to be in compliance with this regulation. The reports contained the appropriate information
regarding the cause of the Disciplinary Report, the hearing process, the sanctions, and the appeal
process.
§1084 Disciplinary Records
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
This requirement may be satised by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of
each.
Inspector Notes
JPP 510.20 Discipline
JPP 320.00 Processing and Security of Records
§1206.5 Management of Communicable Diseases in a Custody Setting
(a)The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health ocer,
shall develop a written plan to address the identication, treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
identication of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health ocials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan
shall reect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b)Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator
and the county health ocer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable
state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(b)(1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported;
(b)(2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports;
(b)(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated persons and custody staff;
(b)(4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to
others;
(b)(5) Medical condentiality requirements;
(b)(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected incarcerated
persons;
(b)(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person that address the limits of condentiality; and,
(b)(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable
disease.
Inspector Notes
JPP 710.20 Medical Health Services
JPP 710.00 Universal Body Fluid Precautions
JPP 400.10 Classication
Mariposa County Health & Human Services Agency
Protocol: Condentiality of Medical Records
Persons incarcerated are interviewed and screened by facility staff during the intake process. If follow-
up is needed, persons incarcerated are scheduled for additional medical services. BSCC staff determined
the agency complies with this regulation.
§1211 Sick Call
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated
person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention.
Inspector Notes
JPP 710.20 Medical Health Services
Custody Manual Policy 701 Access to Health Care (draft mode Lexipol transition)
The agency utilizes the Mariposa County Health & Human Services Agency for their medical needs.
Sick call for new intakes is conducted twice a week with a physician’s assistant and a registered
nurse. Incarcerated people can request to see the nurse via a Medical/Dental Request form or the tablet.
There is a nurse at the facility every day.
§1240 Frequency of Serving
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental
food must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening and morning
meals. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period
outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They
shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on medical diets shall be provided with their
prescribed meal.
Inspector Notes
JPP 610.00 Food Service
Meals are served during the following times:
Breakfast: 0530 - 0600 hours
Lunch: 1130 - 1200 hours
Dinner: 1730 - 1800 hours
After reviewing policy, BSCC staff found the agency in compliance with this regulation.
§1260 Standard Institutional Clothing
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)Clean socks and footwear;
(b)Clean outergarments; and,
(c)Clean undergarments;
(c)(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and
(c)(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments
and footwear specied in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the facility has the primary
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably tted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.00 Clothing Issue
Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated person Hygiene (draft mode Lexipol transition)
Clean clothing is stored onsite with laundry services available. An interview with an incarcerated person
conrmed clothing exchange occurs twice per week.
§1264 Control of Vermin in Personal Clothing
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall
be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.00 Clothing Issue
§1265 Issue of Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and
tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to
supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a
canteen, shall be issued:
(a)Toothbrush,
(b)Dentifrice,
(c)Soap,
(d)Comb, and
(e)Shaving implements.
Personal care items shall be issued within the rst 12 hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be
disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.70 Commissary
Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated person Hygiene (draft mode Lexipol transition)
An interview with custody staff conrmed all three feminine hygiene items were available. After policy
review and onsite visit, BSCC staff determined the agency is in compliance with this regulation.
§1266 Showering
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least
every other day or more often if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it must be approved by the facility
manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented.
Inspector Notes
JPP 410.60 Handling of High Security Inmates
Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated person Hygiene (draft mode Lexipol transition)
The agency requires new arrestees to shower prior to issuance of jail clothing. The non-Administrative
Separation population has access to showers every day. The high security population has access to
showers every other day.
§1267 Hair Care Services
(a)Hair care services shall be available.
(b)Except those who may not shave for reasons of identication in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c)Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering
and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.90 Haircuts
Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated person Hygiene (draft mode Lexipol transition)
Haircuts are available once a month. An interview with an incarcerated individual conrmed haircuts are
offered, as they received one recently.
§1270 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area
who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to:
(a)one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b)one mattress cover or one sheet;
(c)one towel; and,
(d)one blanket or more depending up on climatic conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and (d) above be provided prior to the rst 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.
Inspector Notes
JPP 500.00 Clothing Issue
Custody Manual Policy 807 Incarcerated person Hygiene (draft mode Lexipol transition)
§1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, 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 facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work
practices which may be found.
Inspector Notes
JPP 600.00 Cleanliness and Inspection
Cleaning supplies are readied and distributed to the modules daily.
BSCC staff reviewed submitted maintenance requests.
During the onsite visit, BSCC staff observed the facility was clean. There was a ceiling water leak in one
hallway that was being attended to by maintenance staff.
Detention of Minors
N/A Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections including those summarizing the regulations
identied in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b),
207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
N/A Juveniles are not conned or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Reference: WIC 208
§1101 Restrictions on Contact with Incarcerated Adults
N/A The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
dened in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults conned in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations
where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in
the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the
adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in
supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
§1102 Classication
N/A The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of
staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following:
N/A (a)a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to
self or others while conned at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within
the limits of the facility.
N/A (b)a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall be established by the responsible
health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator.
N/A (c)a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who
present a suicide risk.
N/A (d)provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
§1103 Release Procedures
N/A Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the release of a minor. The minor's personal
clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or
consent.
§1104 Supervision of Minors
N/A The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for:
N/A (a)continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
N/A (b)safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual
observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and
to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented.
§1105 Recreational Programs
N/A The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
§1106 Disciplinary Procedures
N/A Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in
which the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall
apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
N/A (a)Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room connement
for disciplinary purposes.
N/A (b)Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
N/A (b)(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations.
N/A (c)Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond ve days without subsequent review.
N/A (d)Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not t the violation;
N/A (d)(2) corporal punishment;
N/A (d)(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
N/A (d)(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specically designated for the detention
of minors;
N/A (d)(5) deprivation of food; and,
N/A (d)(6) room connement.
§1120 Education Program for Minors in Jails
N/A Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
§1122.5 Pregnant Minors
N/A (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.
N/A (b)The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements of
Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
N/A (b)(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be
restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
N/A (b)(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy,
shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of
the minor, the staff, or the public.
N/A (b)(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
N/A (b)(4) Upon conrmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
§1047 Serious Illness or Injury of a Minor in an Adult Detention Facility
N/A The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notication 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.
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 3090
FACILITY NAME: Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1991: ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 02, 2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 Reception and booking. Weapons lockers are located in the vehicle
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have sally port armory area.
the following space and equipment:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to
☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 Temporary staging cell or room. There are no cells of this type at the facility.
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated ☐ ☐ ☒
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
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3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates.
☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more. ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2).
☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ ☒
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 Sobering cell.
A sobering cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support
☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
1231.3; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.5 Safety cell.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of
floor area with no one floor dimension being less ☒ ☐ ☐
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
the controls for which must be located outside of the ☒ ☐ ☐
cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
inmate occupant, control of which is located outside ☒ ☐ ☐
of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☒ ☐ ☐
the entire room;
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7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells. The facility is under 1994 Title 24 Minimum
Single-occupancy cells shall: Standards for this section. All single cells are
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; double bunk.
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☐ ☐ ☒
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☐ ☐ ☒
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☐ ☐ ☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and
seat.
1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells.
Double-occupancy cells shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829
☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and
seat.
1231.2.8 Dormitories. Housing Block A and Block B have a rated
Dormitories shall: capacity of 12. On the day of the inspection,
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of there were 12 bunks in each dormitory.
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed ☒ ☐ ☐
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
fewer than four inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified
☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each
☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
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1231.2.9 Dayrooms.
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall:
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
specified in Section 1231.3; and ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☒ ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
1231.2.10 Exercise area.
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum
number of square feet of surface area will be computed ☒ ☐ ☐
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
or access to community recreation facilities. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.11 Correctional program/multipurpose
space.
An area for correctional programming must be provided
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area ☒ ☐ ☐
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☒ ☐ ☐
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 Medical examination room.
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
provides onsite health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible ☒ ☐ ☐
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
for privacy of the inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
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2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 feet
☒ ☐ ☐
(2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies;
☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table;
☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and
☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
running water
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space.
Provide lockable storage space for medical
supplies and pharmaceutical preparations as
☒ ☐ ☐
referenced by Title 15, California Code of
Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 Medical care housing.
There shall be some means to provide medical care
☐ ☐ ☒
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III Medical supplies and medication are stored
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed, and locked in the medical exam room.
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
medical instruments and must be located within the ☒ ☐ ☐
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
consultation with the health authority. ☒ ☐ ☐
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
single occupancy cells. ☒ ☐ ☐
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry
☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 Commissary.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such ☒ ☐ ☐
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the Commissary is stored off-site.
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 Dining facilities. The dayroom is used to serve meals. There is
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, enough seating and tables to accommodate
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups ☒ ☐ ☐ all persons incarcerated for compliance with
of inmates to dine together. this regulation.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual
☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☒ ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 Visiting space.
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities for visiting.
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1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
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
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the ☒ ☐ ☐
security area.
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
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.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 Laundry facilities.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
☒ ☐ ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
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.
1231.2.25 Confidential interview rooms.
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible ☒ ☐ ☐
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
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1. Be located within the security area accessible to
both female and male inmates; and ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 feet
☒ ☐ ☐
(1829 mm).
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
confidential consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☒ ☐ ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
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Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 Showers
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and ☒ ☐ ☐
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water
☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.5 Beds
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide ☒ ☐ ☐
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
mm) between bed pans.
☒ ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
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.
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1231.3.7 Windows.
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed ☒ ☐ ☐
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 Cell padding.
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be padded. ☒ ☐ ☐
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear
☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
Marshal.
☒ ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal;
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick;
☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal
☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
tearing or ripping; and ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
tearing or ripping. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.9 Mirrors.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security
must be provided near each wash basin specified in ☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.11 Table/seat.
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
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) The agency conducts monthly facility
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, inspections that include internal and external
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific reviews of the facility and the facility grounds.
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency also documents a ligature review
applicable to the facility type and construction date in of all areas during their monthly inspection.
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 3090
FACILITY: Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 58
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: March 2, 2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
BOOKING & RECEIVING AREA
Safety 1991 1 1 (1) 8.5’ X 6.5’ 1
S-1 Sobering 1991 1 3 (3) 8.8’ X 8.0’ 1 1 1
Note: Sufficient square footage.
S-2 Sobering 1991 1 4 (4) 1 1 1
Note: Irregular shaped 75 square feet.
H-1 Holding 1991 1 6 (6) 1 1 1
Note: Seating for five. 56 square feet.
H-2 Holding 1991 1 6 (6) 1 1 1
Note: Seating for six. 68 square feet.
HOUSING
Block-A Dorm 1994 1 13 12 12 2 2 1 1
Note: Irregular shaped. 825 square feet.
Block -B Dorm 1994 1 13 12 12 2 2 1 1
Note: Irregular shaped. 825 square feet.
Block -C Double 1994 8 2 2 16 1 1 1
Note: Sufficient square footage in cells and dayrooms
Block -D Double 1994 4 2 2 8 1 1 1
Note: Sufficient square footage in cells and dayrooms. Handicap cell and shower in Block D.
Block -E Dorm 1994 1 6 6 6 1 1 1 1
Note: Sufficient square footage.
Block -F Double 1994 2 2 2 4 1 1 1
Note: Sufficient square footage in cells and dayrooms. Handicap cell and shower in Block F.
*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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