Mendocino Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

February 27, 2025 Matt Kendall, Sheriff Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office 951 Low Gap Rd. Ukiah, CA 95482 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MENDOCINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Dear Sheriff Kendall: The 2023-2024 Targeted Inspection of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Facility has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on October 9, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected on Wednesday, November 6, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Mendocino Adult Detention Facility 3100 II This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: § 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning The facility did not have any documentation to indicate they consulted with the local fire department or State Fire Marshal regarding their fire suppression plan. § 1058 Use of Restraint Devices The policy manual does not reference the verbiage of the regulation: Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. § 1065 Exercise and Out of Cell Time Although the facility is compliant with this procedure, the policy manual does not reference this verbiage per the regulation: Matt Kendall Sheriff Page 2 (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days to include: (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. On January 14, 2025, your staff submitted a Corrective Action Plan and informed BSCC they are developing a plan for corrective action. We will respond to the CAP under a separate cover letter. * * * Please email me at jovin.adamos@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 207-7074 if you have any questions. Sincerely, JOVIN L. ADAMOS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Mendocino County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Mendocino County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Mendocino County* County Administrator, Mendocino County* Gregory Van Patten, Captain, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Sotiris Siderakis, Lieutenant, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Stephen Bohner, Sergeant, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3100 Mendocino County Adult Detention Facility II TI LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3100 FACILITY NAME: Mendocino Adult Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Sotiris “Steve” Siderakis and Sgt. Stephen Bohner FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 11/06/24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CDM 350.00 – Number of Personnel Section I, subsection B. The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that CDM 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations, include, but are not limited to, the following: Section IV, subsection D. (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least CDM 1707.00 – Safety and Security Checks hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has a ZERO TOLERANCE for inaccurate or fraudulently logged safety and security checks. CDM 350.00 – Number of Personnel Section I, subsection B. ☒ ☐ ☐ CDM 1707.00 – Safety and Security Checks Documentation of random safety checks from April to September 2024 in housing and holding areas were reviewed. BSCC staff found the facility compliant with conducting randomized, hourly direct visual safety checks. Due to multiple classifications housed in Bldg. II, Wing 4 safety checks are conducted once per half hour. Documentation of safety checks in this module also indicates compliance. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted 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. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CDM 1707.00 – Safety and Security Checks, between safety checks. Section B – Safety Checks BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of handwritten hourly safety check logs from April to September 2024 and found the facility compliant with this portion of the regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event a safety check cannot be made on time, the responsible Corrections Deputy will make a notation on their Cell/Module Security Log. The notation shall explain the circumstances surrounding the late safety check… (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CDM 503.20 – Safety Cell, Section IV, cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Subsection E: Intermittent direct visual outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 supervision will be provided at least twice of these regulations. every thirty minutes, with no more than a 15- minute lapse between safety checks. Annotation such as 1000, 1015, 1030, 1045, etc. shall not be allowed… CDM 503.30 – Sobering Cell, Section III, Subsection E – Intermittent direct visual supervision will be provided at least twice every thirty (30) minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks… ☒ ☐ ☐ CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair, Subsection K5 – Placement of Inmates in Restraint Chair: Direct physical and visual observation shall be conducted three times per half hour… BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check logs from April to September 2024 of sobering cells, safety cells, and restraint chair placements and found the facility compliant with this portion of the regulation. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied This portion is not covered in CDM 1707.00 – intervals. Safety and Security Checks during the time of inspection. A directive was created after the 23-24 Comprehensive Inspection for all staff to ensure this portion of the regulation is conducted until the Policy and Procedure manual is updated; Per Directive: Policy 1707.00 Safety and Security Checks – When ☒ ☐ ☐ conducting a safety and security check, they shall occur at random or varied intervals. Documentation of random safety checks in housing and holding areas from April to September of 2024 was reviewed. BSCC staff found the facility compliant with conducting randomized, hourly direct visual safety checks. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Form 133 – Cell/Module Security Log requires documentation of all safety checks. this portion to be done and BSCC staff verified Documentation shall include: the procedure is being conducted. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; A directive was created after the 23-24 Comprehensive Inspection for all staff to ensure this portion of the regulation is conducted until the Policy and Procedure manual is updated; Per Directive: Policy 1707.00 Safety and Security Checks – Each ☒ ☐ ☐ walk through shall be written on the corresponding housing unit on the Cell/Module Security Log. Staff shall indicate the time the walk through took place and initial and place their employee identification number for each walk through. BSCC staff reviewed random Inmate Holding Cell Monitoring Logs for this facility from April to September 2024. The form requires this information to be provided per each log. (2) the location where each individual safety check Form 133 – Cell/Module Security Log requires occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory this portion to be done and BSCC verified the number; and, procedure is being conducted. A directive was created after the 23-24 Comprehensive Inspection for all staff to ensure this portion of the regulation is conducted until the Policy and Procedure manual is updated; Per Directive: Policy 1707.00 Safety and Security Checks – Each ☒ ☐ ☐ walk through shall be written on the corresponding housing unit on the Cell/Module Security Log. Staff shall indicate the time the walk through took place and initial and place their employee identification number for each walk through. BSCC staff reviewed random Inmate Holding Cell Monitoring Logs for this facility from April to September 2024. The form requires this information to be provided per each log. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Form 133 – Cell/Module Security Log requires who completed the safety check(s). this portion to be done and BSCC staff verified the procedure is being conducted. A directive was created after the 23-24 Comprehensive Inspection for all staff to ensure this portion of the regulation is conducted until the Policy and Procedure manual is updated; Per Directive: Policy 1707.00 Safety and Security Checks – Each ☒ ☐ ☐ walk through shall be written on the corresponding housing unit on the Cell/Module Security Log. Staff shall indicate the time the walk through took place and initial and place their employee identification number for each walk through. BSCC staff reviewed random Inmate Holding Cell Monitoring Logs for this facility from April to September 2024. The form requires this information to be provided per each log. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A directive was created after the 23-24 reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Comprehensive Inspection for all staff to facility manager, including methods of mitigating ensure this portion of the regulation is patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely conducted until the Policy and Procedure completion of, safety checks. manual is updated; Per Directive: Policy 1707.00 Safety and Security Checks – When conducting a program and perimeter check, staff will call the Control Board Operator when each check is being completed. The Control ☒ ☐ ☐ Board Operator will document when each check is being completed. Prior to the end of the shift, the On-Duty Supervisor will collect the times from the Control Board Operator and review them. BSCC staff reviewed random Inmate Holding Cell Monitoring Logs for this facility from April to September 2024. The logs indicated that a supervisor reviewed the daily logs routinely. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CDM 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☐ ☒ ☐ There is no documentation stating the facility having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire consulted with the local fire department or Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire State Fire Marshall regarding their fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: suppression preplan. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CDM 2204.00 – Fire Suppression fire department to be included as part of the policy and Preplanning ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CDM 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety and with two-year retention of the inspection record; Maintenance CDM 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire inspection reports since the comprehensive inspection. The documentation provided indicates continued compliance. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CDM 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Maintenance inspections at least once every two years; CDM 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire prevention inspection was conducted by the Ukiah Fire Department on February 1, 2024. There were a few sections that were deemed inadequate; however, all have been remedied. (d) an evacuation plan; and, CDM 2204.00 – Fire Suppression ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning; V: Evacuation Routes to Initial Staging Area (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CDM 2204.00 – Fire Suppression people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Preplanning; VIII: Emergency Release and Housing of Inmates 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CDM 1106.13 – Inmate Death (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Directive and procedures to comply with the in-custody death 2024-11-14-No1 – Corrections Division Death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section In Custody Protocol 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Directive health administrator, shall develop written policy and 2024-11-14-No1 – Corrections Division Death procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a In Custody Protocol written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Directive appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to 2024-11-14-No1 – Corrections Division Death ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to In Custody Protocol identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Directive initial review report of every in-custody death to the 2024-11-14-No1 – Corrections Division Death BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility In Custody Protocol ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Directive information: 2024-11-14-No1 – Corrections Division Death (1) Demographic information In Custody Protocol (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CDM 503.30 – Sobering Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cell placements from April to September of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety 2024. The documentation provided follows or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as CDM 503.30 – Sobering Cell, Section III – soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure, Subsection I or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CDM 503.30 – Sobering Cell, Section III – six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Procedures, Subsection H 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 CDM 503.30 – Sobering Cell, Section III – receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Procedure, Subsection G ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are evaluated within one hour of placement or at the first opportunity. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in CDM 503.30 – Sobering Cell, Section III – the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Procedures, Subsection E: Intermittent direct half hour. Such observation shall be documented. visual supervision will be provided at least twice every thirty (30) minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety ☒ ☐ ☐ checks and noted on the "Observation Log." BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering cell placements from April to September of 2024. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints 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: CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Section II – Definitions, Subsection C – Restraints (2) signs or symptoms which should result in CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; immediate medical/mental health referral; Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Subsection J – Medical Issues equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; ☒ ☐ ☐ Subsection K – Placement of Inmates in Restraint Chair (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection J – Medical Issues and Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair, Subsection O – Sanitation ☒ ☐ ☐ CDM 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section III – Procedures; Subsection H – Nutrition and Fluids: Shall be offered two cups of water per hour. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of restraint chair placements from April through July of 2024. The documentation provided indicates compliance with this section of the regulation. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) exercising of extremities. CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection L – Exercising Extremities ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of restraint chair placements from April through July of 2024. The documentation provided indicates compliance with this section of the regulation. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; following requirements: Section V – Use of Restraints; Subsection C; (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Subdivision 3 or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection B (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, incarcerated people who display behavior which Section V ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Section V – Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; restraints only with the approval of the facility Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; manager, the facility watch commander, or Subsection M – Observations ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Facility supervisor reviews a minimum of every half hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; ☒ ☐ ☐ Subsection K – Placement of Inmates in Restraint Chair (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; placement. Subsection M – Observations (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; four hours of placement. Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection G – Review by Medical: A review ☒ ☐ ☐ by medical staff shall be completed immediately following placement into the restraint chair. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; that the restraints are properly employed, and to Subsection K – Placement of Inmates in ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Restraint Chair: Direct physical and visual person. Such observation shall be documented. observation shall be conducted three times While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons per half hour… ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of abuse. restraint chair placements from April through July of 2024. The documentation provided indicates compliance with this section of the regulation. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; consultation with responsible health care staff Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair, determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Subsection H – Review by Mental Health Staff safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further ☒ ☐ ☐ Update via directive: Policy 505.00 Use of evaluation. Force and Restraints – If after 4 hours, an inmate/arrestee remains in the restraint chair, they will be taken to a local hospital for an evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use MCSO’s policy does not reflect this verbiage. the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended MCSO is working on a directive to ensure this ☐ ☒ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. portion of the regulation is covered until policy can be updated. (11) All events and information related to the CDM 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; placement in restraints shall be documented and Section IV – Use of Force, Subsection D shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The A directive was created after the 23-24 documentation shall include: the reason for Comprehensive Inspection for all staff to placement; person authorizing placement; names of ensure this portion of the regulation is staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; conducted until the Policy and Procedure and the duration of placement. manual is updated; Per Directive Policy 505.00 Use of Force and Restraints – All ☒ ☐ ☐ events and information related to the placement in the restraint chair 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. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CDM 605.00 – Inmate Recreation and the Inmate Orientation Handbook does not reflect (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall this verbiage. MCSO is working on a directive develop written policies and procedures for a minimum to ensure this portion of the regulation is of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of covered until policy can be updated. seven days to include: The facility provided random dayroom and recreation logs for review. It appears incarcerated persons are receiving ample amount of out of cell time. During the onsite ☐ ☒ ☐ inspection, BSCC staff also inquired with random incarcerated persons about out of cell time. No complaints were given. It is noted the facility utilizes different versions of out of cell paper logs. Some indicate shower and out of cell time and others show shower and out of cell time along with yard time. It is recommended to minimize the use of different forms to avoid inconsistency. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ CDM 605 – Inmate Recreation, Section II B (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CDM 605.00 – Inmate Recreation and the Inmate Orientation Handbook does not reflect this verbiage. MCSO is working on a directive to ensure this portion of the regulation is covered until policy can be updated. The facility provided random dayroom and recreation logs for review. It appears incarcerated persons are receiving ample amount of out of cell time. During the onsite ☐ ☒ ☐ inspection, BSCC staff also inquired with random incarcerated persons about out of cell time. No complaints were given. It is noted the facility utilizes different versions of out of cell paper logs. Some indicate shower and out of cell time and others show shower and out of cell time along with yard time. It is recommended to minimize the use of different forms to avoid inconsistency. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CDM 605 – Inmate Recreation, Section II B procedures to ensure safety and security. and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section III – Recreation for General Population, Subsection B, Subdivision 1 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 10 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019 BSCC Code: 3100 FACILITY NAME: Mendocino Adult Detention Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 1982 1986 1988 Title 15 Title 15 Title 24 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☒ ☒ ☒ (Check All That Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos and Rafael Gomez DATE: 11/06/24 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Located in the vehicle sallyport and in the administration area. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have ☒ 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 Male sobering cell is in Building 1. intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. Female sobering cell is in Building 2. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of Located in dress-out areas (male/female). ☒ 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; ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 No cells of this type exist in this facility. ROOM A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☐ ☒ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL Two total: One sobering cell located in Building 1, male A sobering cell shall: receiving area. ☒ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of ☐ ☐ floor area per inmate; One sobering cell located in Building 2, female housing area. 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 1982 Title 15/ 1986 Title 24 Regulations: have fixture in such a manner that they provide support partitions or handrails located next to toilet to the user; fixture in such a manner that they provide support for the user. ☒ Padding on partitions or handrails was not ☐ ☐ required during the time of construction per the regulations. The partition for the male sobering cell is made of stainless steel. 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section ☒ 1231.3; and, ☐ ☐ 8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion Located in dress-out areas (male/female). of the facility. Female shower has a handheld shower head ☒ ☐ ☐ with a hose. This is seldom used and, if used, it is under supervision. 1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL 1982 Title 15/ 1988 Title 24 Regulations; contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension A safety cell shall: being at least 6 feet and a ceiling height of 8 or 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of more feet. floor area with no one floor dimension being less ☒ than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of ☐ ☐ Three total: 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; Two in male receiving area. One in female housing area. 2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, ☒ the controls for which must be located outside of ☐ ☐ the cell; 4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the ☒ inmate occupant, control of which is located ☐ ☐ outside of the cell; 6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 ☒ inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☐ ☐ the entire room; 7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and, 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be ☒ inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS ☒ Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet 1982 Title 15/ 1988 Title 24 Regulations; Have (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and a ☐ ☐ mm); minimum single floor area dimension of 6 feet. 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 1988 Title 24 – Double-Occupancy cells: these exist in Building 2 (Wings 1, 2, and 4). ☒ 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 1982 Title 15 Regulation 1117 – Multiple Occupancy Cells; contain 35 square feet of Dormitories shall: floor per person, be limited to no more than 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of eight persons, no smaller than 100 square feet floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a with a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet. minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for 1988 Title 24 – Dormitories: Contain 50 triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height square feet of floor area per inmate and have a of 8 feet (2438 mm); minimum ceiling height of 8 feet; designed for no more than 64 inmates and no less than eight ☒ ☐ inmates; access to water closets separate from ☐ the wash basin and drinking fountain; and provide secure storage of personal items and clothing for each occupant. Dormitories exist in Building 2 (Wings 1, 2, 3, and 4). In previous inspections, temporary stack-a-bunk beds were utilized in each dormitory. If temporary beds are used, the facility would be out of compliance with Title 15 section 1231.3.5 – Beds. 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no Dormitories exist in Building 2 (Wings 1, 2, 3, fewer than four inmates; and 4). Building 2 Rated capacity dormitories: Wing 1 = 8 Wing 2 = 8 Wing 3 = 48 Wing 4 = 16 ☒ ☐ ☐ Dormitories exist in Building 2 (Wings 1, 2, 3, and 4). In previous inspections, temporary stack-a-bunk beds were utilized in each dormitory. If temporary beds are used, the facility would be out of compliance with Title 15 section 1231.3.5 – Beds. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 3. Provide access to water closets separate from Sink located in dayroom area, toilet located in a the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ separate area, unable to view unless entering ☐ ☐ in Section 1231.3; and dorm. 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage Lockers are provided for each incarcerated space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ person. ☐ ☐ occupant. 1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Every module has a dayroom. 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 Cells remain open while incarcerated people and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ have access to the dayrooms. ☐ ☐ 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 Although 1982 Title 15 and 1988 Title 24 to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as Regulations did not require this portion, the provided in Section 1231.3. recreation yard in Building 1 meets this ☒ standard. All Wings in Building 2 also meet this ☐ ☐ standard as the recreation yard door is left open and incarcerated people have free access to their cells. 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. ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ Building 1 has two multi-purpose rooms. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE Additionally, a classroom was built in 2003 to An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ accommodate inmates from both buildings. ☐ ☐ 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 The facility has two medical examination rooms; one in each building. There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE This space is secured with limited access. 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 This facility has such housing for this standard; facility indicates that medical care housing is needed, however, it was not a requirement within the such housing must provide lockable storage space for 1982 Title 15 or 1988 Title 24 Regulations. ☐ ☒ 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. ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Medical/mental health areas may contain other than Not required in 1982 Title 15 or 1988 Title 24 ☐ ☒ single occupancy cells. ☐ Regulations. If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned, Facility does not have cells with negative they shall be designed to recognized industry ☐ ☒ airflow. ☐ 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 Each incarcerated person has their own ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ storage provided for them in their living areas. 1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Incarcerated people utilize the dayroom tables within the module for dining. In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐ dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐ barrier. Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or No central dining area. Inmates eat in their cells rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 or dayroom. ☒ m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☐ ☐ each inmate being fed. 1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE Located in Building 1. ☒ Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☐ ☐ facilities for in-person visiting. 1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE In closets of staff areas. 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 Each area/housing unit has its own secured janitor’s 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. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS The facility utilizes separate storage rooms for laundry, property, mattresses, and dry storage One or more storage rooms shall be provided to for food. 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 Both buildings are outfitted with an intercom system. During the inspection, BSCC staff In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and pressed random intercom buttons to ensure Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- functionality. 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 This facility is a Type II. It has a laundry room with washing machines and dryers along with In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for storage for additional clothing and linen. ☒ 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 Each building has its own emergency backup generator. There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐ in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐ Regulations. 1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS Building 1 has two multi-purpose rooms for this regulation. There are two additional There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview rooms next to the main visit area. interview room for confidential interviews in every ☒ facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐ room shall be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to ☒ both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of Building 1 has two multi-purpose rooms for floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ this regulation. ☐ ☐ feet (1829 mm). 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE Building 1 has two multi-purpose rooms for this regulation. There are two additional All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ interview rooms next to the main visit area in ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential Building 1. 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 Although 1982 Title 15 and 1988 Title 24 occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. Regulations did not require this portion, the recreation yard in Building 1 meets this ☒ standard. All Wings in Building 2 also meet this ☐ ☐ standard as the recreation yard door is left open and incarcerated people have free access to their cells. 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 During the 2023-2024 Comprehensive in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. Inspection, the Corrections Division Manual (CDM) indicated their capacity for the male sobering cell was 10. Numbers never reached ☒ this capacity. Administrative staff was ☐ ☐ provided the accurate capacity of eight and a directive was immediately created for all staff to abide with this portion of the regulation until the Policy and Procedure manual is updated. 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough There are no urinal troughs within this facility. 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 All cells were not provided modesty as it was with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ not required in 1982 Title 15 or 1988 Title 24 ☐ ☐ Regulations. 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 Although 1982 Title 15 and 1988 Title 24 occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas Regulations did not require this portion, the recreation yard in Building 1 meets this ☒ standard. All Wings in Building 2 also meet this ☐ ☐ standard as the recreation yard door is left open and incarcerated people have free access to their cells. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 Prior to the inspection, the Corrections in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. Division Manual (CDM) indicated their capacity for the male sobering cell was 10. Numbers never reached this capacity. ☒ Administrative staff was provided the accurate ☐ ☐ capacity of eight and a directive was immediately created for all staff to abide with this portion of the regulation until the Policy and Procedure manual is updated. 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold ☒ or tempered water. ☐ ☐ 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be No troughs ☒ 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. 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 In previous inspections, temporary stack-a- bunk beds were utilized in each dormitory. If Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ temporary beds are used, the facility would be ☐ a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide out of compliance with Title 15 section 1231.3.5 and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. – Beds. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 ☒ mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 10 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Except in minimum security areas, beds must be In previous inspections, temporary stack-a- securely fastened to the floor or the wall. bunk beds were utilized in each dormitory. If ☒ ☐ temporary beds are used, the facility would be ☐ out of compliance with Title 15 section 1231.3.5 – Beds. 1231.3.6 LIGHTING Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐ with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☐ ☐ Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give ☒ good visibility for purposes of supervision ☐ ☐ In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐ security, light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.7 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 1982 Title 15/ 1986 Title 24 Regulations: have partitions or handrails located next to toilet In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be fixture in such a manner that they provide padded. support for the user. ☒ Padding on partitions or handrails was not ☐ ☐ required during the time of construction per the regulations. The partition for the male sobering cell is made of stainless steel. 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; 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 11 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent The safety cell’s padding on the female side tearing or ripping; and has a tear on the inside of the door and door ☒ ☐ frame. A work order was placed prior to the ☐ inspection. There are other safety cells available in the reception area. 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 Located in the vehicle sallyport and administrative area. ☒ 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. 13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS This facility was built before the requirements of this regulation. Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI PHY 23-24 Page 12 of 12 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 3100 FACILITY: Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TYPE: II RC: 295 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos and Rafael Gomez DATE: 11/06/24 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells # RC (L x W x H) RC T U W F S Beds Building 1 - Reception Area (includes shower/delousing room) 1 Holding 2001 1 (11) (11) 8’8” x 11’7” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench is 5’7” and 10’6”. 2 Holding 2001 1 Bench (5) (5) 8’8” x 7’7’ x 8’1” 1 1 1 Note: Bench is 7’. 3 Holding 1980 1 (10) (10) 9’ x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1 4 Holding 1980 1 (10) (10) 9’ x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Notes: 12’ and 3’ of bench; subtract 6.2’ from sq. footage for outcropping. 5 Holding 2001 1 (9) (9) 8’8” x 8’11” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench is 5’ and 8’6” Safety 1980 2 (1) (2) 8’ x 6’ x 8’ 1 Notes: Toilet is flush-mounted with floor; variable light control inside control area. Sobering 1980 1 (8) (8) 8’ x 20’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Medical 1980 1 (1) (1) 7’9” x 9’ x 8” 1 1 1 Note: Medical Isolation room; adjacent exam room is 9’ x 17.3’ Building 1 – Housing (male) Isolation Single 1980 5 1 (1) (5) 10’ x 7’3” x 8’ 1 1 1 Notes: Inmates in discipline or administrative segregation cells shower in receiving area. A-Mod Multiple 1980 4 5 5 20 10’7” x 20’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: MAX Housing - Enclosed housing area with centralized dayroom and rooms along perimeter; picnic-style seating in dayroom; two showers off dayroom; each cell equipped with 2-double bunks and 1-single bunk. B-Mod Multiple 1980 17 3 3 51 10’7’’ x 10’2’’ x 8’ 1 1 1 B-Mod Single 1980 3 1 1 3 10’7” x 7’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Notes: MEDIUM Housing - Triple bunks per 1980 standard. Dayroom space equals 1,974 square feet. Two double-gang showers off dayroom for a total of four. Unit has a centralized dayroom with single and multiple-occupancy cells along the perimeter. C-Mod Multiple 1980 17 3 3 51 10’7” x 10’2” x 8’ 1 1 1 * 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. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells # RC (L x W x H) RC T U W F S Beds C-Mod Single 1980 3 1 1 3 10’7” x 7’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Notes: MINIMUM Housing - Triple bunks per 1980 standard. Dayroom space equals 1,974 square feet. Two double-gang showers off dayroom for a total of four. Unit has a centralized dayroom with single and multiple-occupancy cells along the perimeter. D-Mod Multiple 1980 4 5 5 20 10’7’’ x 20’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Medium Housing/Protective Housing - Enclosed housing area with centralized dayroom and rooms along perimeter; picnic-style seating in dayroom; two showers off dayroom; each cell equipped with 2-double bunks and 1-single bunk. Building 2 - Female Housing (includes shower/delousing room) Note: Females are no longer booked in this area. Cells are used for holding. Holding 1986 1 (4) (4) 7’3” x 6’3” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Forty square feet; 6’ bench. Sobering 1986 1 (3) (3) 11’10” x 9’2” x 8’7” 1 1 1 Note: Irregular shape. Padded floor and partition; partition had metal bar added on top to prevent inmates from sitting on top; metal handrail near commode. Safety 1986 1 (1) (1) 9’6” x 5’6” x 8’7” 1 Note: Exterior flush. The padding on the door and door frame has tears. Medical (Disc. 1986 1 (1) (1) 9’6” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Exam Iso) Notes: Irregular shape. This was isolation/discipline cell, originally rated for one occupant that was converted to a medical exam room at some point in the past. Corrected during the 2010-2012 Inspection. Building 2 - Female Housing Wing 1 - Podular-design unit with 5 tables (4 seats each) in centralized dayroom; lower level with 6 cells (4 single-occupancy & 2 double-occupancy); upper level/mezzanine with dorm and 2 double-occupancy cells; one shower in unit on lower level (meets later less restrictive 1994 standards); exercise yard attached (≈40’6” x 14’8” x 20’); dayroom space of ≈44’9” x 28’6” x 22’3”. Single 1986 4 1 1 4 ≈10’8” x 7’5” x 8’8” 1 1 1 Notes: Irregular shape Double 1986 4 2 2 8 ≈12’7” x 10’7” x 8’7” 1 1 1 Notes: Irregular shape; corner rooms are slightly larger. Dorm 1986 1 8 8 8 ≈34’10” x 16’9” x 1 1 1 8’5” Notes: Irregular shape. Wing 2 - Podular-design unit with 5 tables (4 seats each) in centralized dayroom; lower level with 6 cells (5 single-occupancy & 1 double-occupancy); upper level/mezzanine with dorm and 2 double-occupancy cells; one shower in unit on lower level (meets later less restrictive 1994 standards); exercise yard attached (≈40’6” x 14’8” x 20’); dayroom space of ≈44’9” x 28’6” x 22’3”. Single 1986 4 1 1 4 ≈10’8” x 7’5” x 8’8” 1 1 1 Notes: Irregular shape. * 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. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI LASE 23-24 Page 2 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells # RC (L x W x H) RC T U W F S Beds Double 1986 3 2 2 6 ≈12’7” x 10’7” x 8’7” 1 1 1 Notes: Irregular shape; corner rooms are larger. Single 1986 1 1 1 1 ≈14’5” x 10’2” x 8’8” 1 1 1 Notes: This is irregular shaped and may be used as a medical cell because it has negative pressure. It was converted from one of four double cells in this Wing, leaving 3 double cells and this single occupancy cell. This cell is one of the corner cells. Cell can be used for general housing. Dorm 1986 1 8 8 8 ≈34’10” x 16’9” x 1 1 1 8’5” Notes: Irregular shape. Dayroom 1986 1 44’9 x 28’6” x 22’3” Building 2 - Male Housing Wing 3 - Podular-design unit with 12 tables (4 seats each) in centralized dayroom. Four distinct dorm housing areas: 2 on lower level and 2 on mezzanine with 6 double-bunks. Three showers (2 upstairs and 1 downstairs). Two bathrooms, with 2T, 1U (1 upstairs and 1 downstairs). Three water fountains. Exercise yard attached (approx. 945 ft²). During the 2002-2004 inspection cycle, the dorm areas were each rated for 12 people based on square footage calculated at approx. 708.4 sq. ft, dayroom space, and facilities. Dorm A ≈41’7” x 22’10” x 1986 1 24 24 24 & B 8’3” Dorm C 1986 1 24 24 24 ≈41’8” x 23’9” x 8’3” & D Dayroom 1986 1 ≈46’5” x 74’5” x 4 2 6 7 3 21’9” Wing 4 – Podular-design unit with 14 tables (4 seats each) in centralized dayroom. Three stainless steel showers in dayroom, all on lower level (meets later less restrictive 1994 standards). In March of 2015, chain-link doors were installed to provide security for the administrative segregation population. 16 rooms along the perimeter on each of the lower and mezzanine levels; each level also has an enclosed dorm area with 8 beds (4-dbl bunks) with 1 toilet and 1 W/F. Prior LASE (98-00) stated, “Dayroom adequate for at least 75 inmates. No toilet in yard.” Review of plans during 2002-2004 inspection cycle yielded dayroom space of approx. 2520 sq. ft.; and yard (irregular shape) of approximately 1157.6 sq. ft. Dorm 1986 2 8 8 16 ≈22’’ x 15’3” x 8’8” 1 1 1 Notes: Irregular shape. One Dorm on both upper and mezzanine levels. Single 1986 20 1 1 20 ≈10’8” x 7’4” x 8’8” 1 1 1 Notes: Irregular shape; approximately 70 square feet (slightly under). Double 1986 12 2 2 24 ≈14’1” x 10’10” x 1 1 1 8’8” Notes: Irregular shape; corner rooms are larger. Eight cells on the upper level and four on the lower level are double-bunked. Dayroom 1986 1 78’10” x 59’6” x 22’ Notes: There are 3 showers on the bottom tier. * 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. 3100 Mendocino Adult Detention Facility TI LASE 23-24 Page 3 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23)