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Board of State and Community Corrections · inspection-3100-2025-2026-2 · Facility inspection · 2025-10-14 · Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Detention Facility

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October 14, 2025 Matt Kendall, Sheriff Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office 951 Low Gap Rd. Ukiah, CA 95482 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MENDOCINO ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Dear Sheriff Kendall: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and the following facility was inspected on Tuesday, August 12, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Mendocino Adult Det. 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. In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 and 24 Minimum Standards: § 1058 Use of Restraint Devices; Subsection (b)(4) The department’s policy section exceeds the regulations' requirements; however, there were no notations of continued retention on the observation logs § 1231.2.8 Dormitories; Subsections 1 and 2 During the on-site inspection, the four multi-occupancy cells in Building 1, Module A, were over their rated capacities. In Building 2, Wings 3 and 4, the dormitories were over their rated capacities. Matt Kendall Sheriff Page 2 § 1231.3.1 Toilets; Subsection 2 With the dormitories in Wing 4 being over their rated capacities, the ratio did not comply with this portion of the regulation. § 1231.3.2 Wash Basins; Section 2 With the dormitories in Wing 4 being over their rated capacities, the ratio did not comply with this portion of the regulation. §1231.3.5 Beds During the on-site inspection, temporary stack-a-bunk beds were utilized in multi- occupancy cells and dormitories. These temporary beds were placed on the floor and were not secured to the floor or the wall. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information regarding Title 15 and Physical Plant Evaluation for Title 24 compliance. Refer to the Living Area Space Evaluation attachment for information related to Rated Capacity. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, August 20, 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 (IIR) for noncompliance items found during the inspection. Your agency will need to provide BSCC staff with a CAP addressing the aforementioned items of noncompliance by September 22, 2025. 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* 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI LTR 25-26 Matt Kendall Sheriff Page 3 County Administrator, Mendocino County* Gregory VanPatten, Captain, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Sotiris “Steve” Siderakis, Lieutenant, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Eldon Johnston, Lieutenant, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI LTR 25-26 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3100 FACILITY NAME: Mendocino Adult Det. Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Steve Siderakis and Sgt. Stephen Bohner FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin L. Adamos DATE: 08/12/25 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer 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 Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer 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. 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. 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” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL All excerpts are from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division Manual A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in (CDM) unless otherwise stated. each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by 350.00 – Number of Personnel these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the position report and daily deployments per shift. It appears there is sufficient staffing for this facility and a good amount of female staffing to manage incarcerated persons who identify as females. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Policy section 350.00 – Number of Personnel least one employee on duty at all times in a local did not have this language per the regulation. detention facility or in the building which houses a local On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went detention facility who shall be immediately available and into effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an section shall abide by this portion of the emergency. regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Policy section 350.00 – Number of Personnel would conflict with the supervision and care of did not have this language per the regulation. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 350.00 – Number of Personnel shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. A directive was created after the 23-24 Comprehensive Inspection for all staff to ensure Note: Reference PC § 4021. this portion of the regulation is conducted until the Policy and Procedure manual is updated; ☒ ☐ ☐ Per the directive: Policy 350 Number of Personnel – The facility shall have at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such female. Staff Coverage Plan indicates a Female Floor Deputy POST position for Building II (printed). In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of 350.00 – Number of Personnel personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Section III – Staffing Plan shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such BSCC staff reviewed the position report and a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ daily deployments per shift. It appears there is time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a sufficient staffing for this facility and a good review and recommendations shall be reported to the amount of female staffing to manage local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the incarcerated persons who identify as females. facility. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 350.00 – Number of Personnel Section I, subsection B. The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations, Section IV, include, but are not limited to, the following: subsection D. (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least 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 has a ZERO TOLERANCE for inaccurate or fraudulently logged safety and security checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ A random sample of safety check logs from housing units and intake areas from January 2025 to the present was provided for review. BSCC found the facility compliant with conducting randomized, direct visual safety checks within one hour of each other. 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. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 1707.00 – Safety and Security Checks, Section between safety checks. B – Safety Checks: 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… ☒ ☐ ☐ A random sample of safety check logs from housing units and intake areas from January 2025 to the present was provided for review. BSCC found the facility compliant with conducting randomized, direct visual safety checks within one hour of each other. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 503.20 – Safety Cell, Section IV, Subsection E: cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Intermittent direct visual supervision will be outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 provided at least twice every thirty minutes, with of these regulations. no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Annotation such as 1000, 1015, 1030, 1045, etc. shall not be allowed… 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… 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… 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1707.00 intervals. Safety and Security Checks – When conducting a safety and security check, they shall occur at random or varied intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check logs of sobering cells, safety cells, and restraint chair placements from January 2025 to the present. BSCC found the facility compliant with conducting randomized, direct visual safety checks. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Form 133 – Cell/Module Security Log requires documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall this portion to be done, and BSCC verified that include: the procedure is being conducted. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; Per the 08/10/23 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. Safety Checks are handwritten on Cell/Module Security Log forms. The forms require this information when notating the safety checks. A random sample of safety check logs from housing units and intake areas from January 2025 to the present was provided for review. BSCC found the facility compliant with this portion of the regulation. (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 that number; and, the procedure is being conducted. Per the 08/10/23 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. Safety Checks are handwritten on Cell/Module Security Log forms. The forms indicate the location where the safety checks occur. A random sample of safety check logs from housing units and intake areas from January 2025 to the present were provided for review. BSCC found the facility compliant with this portion of the regulation. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 verified that the procedure is being conducted. Per the 08/10/23 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. Safety Checks are handwritten on Cell/Module Security Log forms. The forms require this information when notating the safety checks. A random sample of safety check logs from housing units and intake areas from January 2025 to the present was provided for review. BSCC found the facility compliant with this portion of the regulation. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1707.00 reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Safety and Security Checks – When conducting facility manager, including methods of mitigating a program and perimeter check, staff will call the patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely Control Board Operator when each check is completion of, safety checks. 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety Checks are handwritten on Cell/Module Security Log forms. The forms provide a spot for the supervisor to identify themselves when reviewing these forms. A random sample of safety check logs from housing units and intake areas from January 2025 to the present was provided for review. BSCC found the facility compliant with this portion of the regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 301.00 – Training Program; Mandatory Training (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be All new sworn staff attend a 56-hour Basic ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Academy Supplemental CORE course. training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Quarterly fire drills are conducted as well. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least 301.00 – Training Program one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. All new sworn staff attend a 56-hour Basic Academy Supplemental CORE course. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Policy section 301.00 – Training Program did not health authority, shall develop and implement policies have this language per the regulation. On and procedures consistent with the requirements of 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional effect, stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) section shall abide by this portion of the to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without regulation. The policy and procedures are obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, currently in the process of transitioning to when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Lexipol. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS These policies shall cover the following key elements: Policy section 301.00 – Training Program did not (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. have this language per the regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a The department’s Professional Standards copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Bureau (PSB) maintains a tracking sheet for ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. staff’s CPR certification. Copies of the certification are kept on site in the PSB office. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Policy section 301.00 – Training Program did not medical aid when a person is identified as have this language per the regulation. On nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into correctional officer is aware of a known medical effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Policy section 301.00 – Training Program did not equipment when administering CPR whenever possible have this language per the regulation. On to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. effect stating that this policy and procedure section shall abide by this portion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints;J1: All personnel shall carry a CPR Microshield (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Policy section 301.00 – Training Program did not correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they have this language per the regulation. On shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet section shall abide by this portion of the arrived. regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Policy section 301.00 – Training Program did not CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the have this language per the regulation. On nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ until medical staff or alternative medical responders section shall abide by this portion of the arrive and take over. regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Policy section 301.00 – Training Program did not medical responders are present when a person is have this language per the regulation. On identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into defer CPR to those individuals. effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 100.01 – Policy and Procedure Manual, Section VII – Manual Update: As per Title 15, CCR, Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Section 1029, all Title 15 sections of this manual manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The shall be reviewed annually. policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be The CDM is currently (08/2025) being reviewed comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ and updated. The CDM is also in the process of two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all transitioning to Lexipol. employees. MCSO’s policy and procedures indicate, Notes: The policies and procedures required in ‘SHALL’ is mandatory and ‘MAY’ is permissive. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 102.00 – Operations and Responsibilities; II. facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibilities following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 102.00 – Operations and Responsibilities administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints and federal legal requirements and includes Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Policy Manual Policy 300 – Use of Force holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints including the restraint of pregnant persons as ☒ ☐ ☐ MCSO Policy Manual Policy 300 – Use of Force referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 1650.00 Release/Transfer Operations ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. (6) Security and control including physical counts 102.00 – Operations and Responsibilities and searches of the facility and incarcerated 103.02 – Overall Facility Performance, Section persons, contraband control, and key control. I. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance review, evaluate, and make a record of security 610.00 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) ☒ ☐ ☐ measures. The review and evaluation shall include Compliance internal and external security measures of the facility 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The security review was last conducted on February 12, 2025. (7) Emergency procedures include: 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance hostages; 2210.00 – Escape ☒ ☐ ☐ 2213.00 – Disturbances/ Riots 2211.00 – Hostage Plan (C) mass arrests; 1601.10 – Field Booking Team ☒ ☐ ☐ 2215.00 – Outside Demonstration (D) natural disasters; 2201.00 – Earthquake ☒ ☐ ☐ 22.04.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 1702.00 – Control, Section 3 – Control Deputy ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Responsibilities (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety and Maintenance, ammunition, chemical agents, and related Section VII – Security security devices. 505.20 – Pepper Projectile System ☒ ☐ ☐ 505.30 – Chemical Weapons 505.40 – Use of Taser 1600.00 – Reception/ Intake Operations; B. Security of Weapons (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 501.00 – Classification 710.00 – Inmate Discipline 1101.00 – Mental Health Services 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment and Notification ☒ ☐ ☐ 1601.00 – Booking Operations Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section 1910.00 – Court Holding Facilities, Section XVII – Administrative Segregation also applies to corrections. (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual 610.00 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) abuse and sexual harassment. 710.00 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ MCSO Office-Wide Policy and Procedure Manual Policy 904 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 610.00 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) respond to retaliation against any staff or person MCSO Office-Wide Policy and Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ after reporting any abuse. Manual Policy 904 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (12) Release policy, including release planning for 1650.00 Release/Transfer Operations ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 610.00 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be MCSO Office-Wide Policy and Procedure limited to, the following: Manual Policy 904 – Prison Rape Elimination (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Act (PREA) privately report sexual abuse and sexual Inmate Orientation Handbook harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated people can report sexual abuse or sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of harassment to any sworn staff, civilian staff, responsibilities that may have contributed to such medical staff, clergy, etc. They can also send an incidents, inmate request, grievance, letter, or use any other way to communicate. They may also call to leave an anonymous report by calling the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (707) 234-2100. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 610.00 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Inmate Orientation Handbook harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. PREA information is posted in the public lobby. ☒ ☐ ☐ MCSO’s website has a link to the PREA policy: https://mendocinosheriff.org/corrections/ MCSO also has its Complaint Form available for the public on their website: https://mendocinosheriff.org/?s=complaint+form 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention: The intent of this policy is to assess, identify, monitor, and provide The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide treatment to at-risk arrestees/inmates for suicide prevention program developed by the facility potential. Once identified, preventive measures administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ will be implemented. authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention: personnel. Training is conducted biannually. ☒ ☐ ☐ The department’s PSB (Professional Standards Bureau) keeps track of training, and BSCC staff were able to confirm ongoing annual training for this topic. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.00 – Reception/Intake Operations, Section C – Medical/Mental Health Pre-Screening (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Policy section 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention did situations, including placement in restrictive housing, not have this language per the regulation. On following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into classification. effect, stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Policy section 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention did arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, not have this language per the regulation. On medical and mental health personnel in relation to 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into suicide risk. effect, stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Policy section 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention did suicide that balance safety and environment. The least not have this language per the regulation. On restrictive environment should be considered. 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect, stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Policy section 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention did not have this language per the regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect, stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 1106.10 – Injury/Illness to Inmate attempts. 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ MCSO Sheriff’s Directive for Corrections Division Death in Custody Protocol 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention, Section D – and attempted suicides as defined by the facility Ongoing Monitoring of Those at Risk for Suicide administrator, including the development of a corrective 1106.13 – Inmate Death: action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The Corrections Division Commander is administrative review. responsible for assembling a review team. ☒ ☐ ☐ MCSO Sheriff’s Directive for Corrections Division Death in Custody Protocol The multi-disciplinary team meets on a weekly basis to discuss matters of and includes attempted suicides. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention; III. Procedures; D ☒ ☐ ☐ – Ongoing Monitoring of Those at Risk for Suicide (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Policy section 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention did from court as determined by the mental health director. not have this language per the regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect, stating that this policy and procedure section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to ☒ ☐ ☐ Lexipol. In circumstances where an inmate is sentenced to a life term, transport deputies will notify detention deputies of the matter. Medical and mental health are also notified and will follow up with the specific inmate. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The fire prevention inspection was conducted by administrator shall consult with the local fire department the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority on January 5, having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025. During this inspection, Mendocino’s fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire training and fire prevention preplanning are suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: reviewed by the local fire department. Any changes or updates are consulted with local fire authorities as soon as practical. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance with two-year retention of the inspection record; 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning; I.B. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire inspection reports for the past two years. The documentation provided indicates continued compliance. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The last fire prevention inspection was conducted by the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority on January 5, 2025. There were no deficiencies noted. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) an evacuation plan; and, 2201.00 – Earthquake; IV.C. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning; V: Evacuation Routes to Initial Staging Area (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2204.00 – Fire Suppression Preplanning; VIII: ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Emergency Release and Housing of Inmates 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1706.00 – Inmate Count 0B Each facility administrator shall maintain a BSCC staff interviewed the Classification Unit demographics accounting system which reflects the and were informed that the Average Daily ☒ ☐ ☐ monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- Population amount is approximately 250. BSCC sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. staff reviewed the Inmate Head Count sheet for the day of the inspection, and the facility had a total count of 255 incarcerated persons. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 1706.00 – Inmate Count applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. The department is up to date with reporting information for the BSCC Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS 410.10 – Inmate Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV Booking jackets are in the booking area, and facility shall develop written policies and procedures for items are also scanned for electronic reference the maintenance of individual records for each in AEGIS. 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, 410.10 – Inmate Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement 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). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 410.20 – Incident Reporting Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident, safety cell, and rule violation reports ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical from January 2025 to the present. The harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee documentation follows this portion of the or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other regulation. person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 410.20 – Incident Reporting 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 410.20 – Incident Reporting assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 411.00 – Release of Information to the Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility MCSO’s policies and procedures are available shall develop written policies and procedures for the on their public website: dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐ https://mendocinosheriff.org/publications/sb- government agencies, and to the news media. The 978-materials/ public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Policy section 411.00 – Release of Information Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as to the Public did not have this language per the found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect, stating that this policy ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedure section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 411.00 – Release of Information to the Public people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (2) 1061, Education Plan 600.00 – Inmate Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (3) 1062, Visiting 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (4) 1063, Correspondence 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (5) 1064, Library Service 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews 609.00 – Propria Persona (Pro Per) Status 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time On 01/16/25, a directive from the Sheriff came into effect as their policies are currently under revision and in the process of being transferred over to Lexipol. In this directive, 605.00 – Inmate Recreation was addressed with the following language: All inmates shall be given the opportunity to receive a minimum of 10 hours ☒ ☐ ☐ out of cell time distributed over a seven-day period. The 10 hours shall include a minimum of three hours of exercise and seven hours of recreation. Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 102.00 – Operations and Responsibilities Writings 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews, Section ☒ ☐ ☐ XI – Inmate Requests for News Media Interviews Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (8) 1067, Access to Telephone 604.00 – Inmate Telephone Calls ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (10) 1069, Orientation 600.10 – Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 600.00 – Inmate Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (12) 1071, Voting 603.00 – Inmate Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (13) 1072, Religious Observance 600.00 – Inmate Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 700.00 – Inmate Rules 710.00 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 700.00 – Inmate Rules Persons 710.00 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 700.00 – Inmate Rules 710.00 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 700.00 – Inmate Rules 710.00 – Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 1100.00 – Medical Services ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is also available in the Inmate Orientation Handbook and on the kiosks. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 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 In ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section 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 In procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a 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 In ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to 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 In BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility 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. The initial review report shall contain the following Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Directive information: 2024-11-14-No1 – Corrections Division Death In (1) Demographic information 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a Minors are not held in this facility. 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. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 501.00 – Inmate Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, BSCC staff reviewed the Mendocino County Jail or III facility shall develop and implement a written – Intake Classification Questionnaire, the classification plan designed to properly assign Primary Inmate Classification Form, and the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities classification plan during the documentation according to the categories of gender identity, age, review. The plan follows this regulation. 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 classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall 501.00 – Inmate Classification: Classification establish and implement a classification system which Sergeant has the responsibility to perform will include the use of classification officers or a overrides on decisions made by classification classification committee in order to properly assign staff, reviews due process appeals, and incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation coordinates the flow of sensitive information. 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 classification plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 501.00 – Inmate Classification 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. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment and Notification 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment made of the person being booked as to whether the and Notification person has or has had any communicable diseases, 1600.00 – Reception/ Intake Operations such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or BSCC staff reviewed NaphCare’s Medical other special medical problem identified by the health Receiving Screening form, which asks about authority. The response shall be noted on the medical communicable diseases. screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 1101.00 – Mental Health Services 1600.00 – Reception/ Intake Operations 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 1101.00 – Mental Health Services readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 1600.00 – Reception/ Intake Operations considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Psych sick call is held every day and night. others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 1101.00 – Mental Health Services be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.00 – Reception/ Intake Operations daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 501.00 – Classification safety of the person in crisis or others. 1101.00 – Mental Health Services 1600.00 – Reception/ Intake Operations 1601.00 – Booking Operations, Section IV – Procedure, Subsection E – Uncooperative ☒ ☐ ☐ Arrestee Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section 1910.00 – Court Holding Facilities, Section XVII – Administrative Segregation also applies to corrections. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 501.00 – Classification 503.10 – Special Handling of Arrestee/Inmate Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation of incarcerated people. 1910.00 – Court Holding Facilities, Section XVII – Administrative Segregation also applies to corrections. Policies and procedures must include: 501.00 – Classification (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1910.00 – Court Holding Facilities, Section XVII protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility – Administrative Segregation also applies to staff. corrections. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 503.10 – Special Handling of Arrestee/Inmate, an incarcerated person’s health. Section III - Procedure, Subsection B – Mentally Disordered Arrestee/Inmate, Subdivision 5: Inmates who are on administrative segregation will be seen by mental health and medical staff twice a week in order to monitor the inmate’s mental stability. Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1101.00 – ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental Health Services: Inmates who are on Administrative Separation will be seen by mental health and/or medical staff a minimum of twice a week in order to monitor the inmate’s mental stability. Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section 1910.00 – Court Holding Facilities, Section XVII – Administrative Segregation also applies to corrections. (c) Administrative separation may be used for 1601.00 – Booking Operations, Section IV – incarcerated people who have: Procedure, Subsection E – Uncooperative (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Arrestee: Uncooperative arrestees unwilling to promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal provide booking information shall be housed in in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects Administrative Segregation, after a reasonable the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, amount of time has lapsed. and facility staff. (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or 1910.00 – Court Holding Facilities, Section XVII ☒ ☐ ☐ affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated – Administrative Segregation also applies to people, and facility staff. corrections. (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 503.10 – Special Handling of Arrestee/Inmate: administrative separation to obtain the objective of Inmates who are on administrative segregation protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility will be seen by mental health and medical staff staff. twice a week in order to monitor the inmate’s mental stability. 1601.00 – Booking Operations, Section IV – ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure, Subsection E – Uncooperative Arrestee Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section 1910.00 – Court Holding Facilities, Section XVII – Administrative Segregation also applies to corrections. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and 503.10 – Special Handling of Arrestee/Inmate evaluation of the need to continue placement in Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1101.00 – administrative separation. Mental Health Services: Inmates who are on Administrative Separation will be seen by mental health and/or medical staff a minimum of twice a week in order to monitor the inmate’s mental stability. Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1601.00 – ☒ ☐ ☐ Booking Operations: Once the Classification Deputy has conducted their initial interview with an inmate who has been placed on Administration Separation, and there is a need to continue them on Administration Separation, the Classification Deputy will conduct a review of said inmate within 15 day and a follow up interview within 15 days of the review. That pattern will continue until the inmate is no longer on Administration Separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section II. Definitions: Subsection B.5 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 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention; Section III. procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate Procedures; Subsection A. Intake Process ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section I. Policy; punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Subsection A (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section III. approval of the facility manager or designee, or Procedure; Subsection A responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ reports from January 2025 to the time of inspection. On the observation logs, supervisors notate “No Change” for continued retention, and it is conducted in compliance with this portion of the regulation. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section III. as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Procedure; Subsection C placement in the safety cell. The person shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to A medical assessment is conducted within one advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a hour of placement. minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Per the directive dated 08/10/23, policy section care staff shall obtain a mental health 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell: A mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ opinion on placement and retention in a Safety placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Cell will now be within 12 hours. as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section III. twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Procedures; Subsection E lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ placements and observation logs from January 2025 to the present. The documentation provided indicates MCSO is compliant with this portion of the regulation. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section III. administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Procedures; Subsection H. Nutrition and Fluids: ☒ ☐ ☐ Shall be offered at least two cups of water per hour. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell, Section III. retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Procedures; Subsection B; Subdivision 1 designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's Incarcerated persons are provided with a Safety safety or to the security of the facility are documented. Smock. A safety blanket may also be issued. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 503.30 – Sobering Cell; Section II. Definitions, Subsection A. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering cell incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety ☒ ☐ ☐ placements from January 2025 to the present. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. The documentation provided indicates that incarcerated persons are placed into sobering cells in accordance with this portion of the regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 503.30 – Sobering Cell; Section III. Procedure; soon as they are able to continue the admission process Subsection I or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering cell ☒ ☐ ☐ placements from January 2025 to the present. Staff note the time the incarcerated person is removed from the sobering cell on the observation logs. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 503.30 – Sobering Cell; Section III. Procedures; six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Subsection H: The Shift Supervisor will review staff to determine whether the person has an urgent the arrestee’s condition within four (4) hours of medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these placement and document an opinion for the regulations. arrestee’s continued retention in the Sobering Cell, or the arrestee’s removal from the Sobering Cell. 1. An inmate shall not remain in a Sobering Cell over six hours between reviews without an evaluation by a medical staff ☒ ☐ ☐ person or a review by the Facility Supervisor. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of sobering cell placements from January 2025 to the time of inspection. The documentation provided indicates incarcerated persons are typically evaluated by health staff within one hour of placement or at the first opportunity. Also, supervisors and health staff continually evaluate the incarcerated person while they remain in a sobering cell. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must 503.30 – Sobering Cell; Section III. Procedure; receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Subsection G Incarcerated persons are typically evaluated by ☒ ☐ ☐ health staff within one hour of placement or at the first opportunity. Health staff continually evaluate the incarcerated person while they remain in a sobering cell. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 503.30 – Sobering Cell; Section III. Procedures; the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Subsection E: Intermittent direct visual half hour. Such observation shall be documented. 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 January 2025 to the present. The documentation provided shows the department is compliant with this portion of the regulation. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 501.00 – Classification 503.10 – Special Handling of Arrestee/Inmate The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 503.40 – Americans with Disabilities Act responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the 503.10 – Special Handling of Arrestee/Inmate regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ The department works with the Redwood Coast purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Regional Center. such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 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: 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; II. Definitions: Subsection C. Restraints (2) signs or symptoms which should result in 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section immediate medical/mental health referral; VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection J. ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Medical Issues equipment; 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) protective housing of restrained persons; 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection K. Placement of Inmates in Restraint Chair BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint chair placement reports from January 2025 to the time of the inspection and verified that incarcerated persons placed into the restraint chair were placed inside of a safety cell by themselves. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; 503.20 – Use of Safety Cell; Section III. and, Procedures; Subsection H. Nutrition and Fluids: Shall be offered two cups of water per hour. 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection J. Medical Issues: Inmates in Safety Cells can become dehydrated. To prevent this, they shall be offered at least two cups of water per hour and shall be allowed more water if the need is ☒ ☐ ☐ evident; and Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection O. Sanitation BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of restraint chair placement observation logs from January 2025 to the time of the inspection. Water offering is logged according to the department’s policy. (5) exercising of extremities. 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection L. Exercising Extremities ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of restraint chair placement observation logs from January 2025 to the time of the inspection. The documentation provided indicates that staffing is allowing opportunities for exercising extremities. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section following requirements: V. Use of Restraints; Subsection C; Subdivision (1) In no case shall restraints be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ 3; and punishment or as a substitute for treatment. Section VIII – Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection B (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section incarcerated people who display behavior which V. Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- V. Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section restraints only with the approval of the facility VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection M. manager, the facility watch commander, or Observations responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Per policy, the facility supervisor is to review for continued retention at a minimum of every half ☐ ☒ ☐ hour, which exceeds this portion of the regulation. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of restraint chair observation logs from January 2025 to the time of the inspection and noticed there was no notation of supervisors conducting this review. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy section 505.00 – Use of Force and maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Restraints did not have this language per the regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect stating that this policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section shall be secured within one hour from the time of VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection G. placement. Review by Medical; and Subsection M. Observations; Subdivision 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of restraint chair placement observation logs and reports from January 2025 to the time of the inspection. The documentation provided indicates that health staff conduct an evaluation prior to or during the initial placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section four hours of placement. 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of restraint chair placement observation logs and reports from January 2025 to the time of the inspection. The documentation provided indicates that health staff conduct an evaluation prior to or during the initial placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection K. that the restraints are properly employed, and to Placement of Inmates in Restraint Chair: Direct ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated physical and visual observation shall be person. Such observation shall be documented. conducted three times per half hour… While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of which makes provisions to protect the person from restraint chair placement observation logs from abuse. January 2025 to the time of the inspection. The documentation provided indicates that staff conduct their observations according to their policy, which exceeds the regulation. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section consultation with responsible health care staff VIII. Use of Restraint Chair, Subsection H. determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Review by Mental Health Staff safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further ☒ ☐ ☐ Per the 08/10/23 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 On 01/16/25, a directive from the Sheriff came the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended into effect as their policies are currently under maximum time limits for placement. revision and in the process of being transferred over to Lexipol. In this directive, 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints was addressed with the following language: Arrestees/Inmates shall not be kept in the restraint chair for more than the restraint chair device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limit. The restraint ☒ ☐ ☐ chair device we use has a maximum time limit of 2 hours. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of restraint chair placement observation logs from January 2025 to the time of the inspection. The documentation provided indicates that no incarcerated persons were placed in a chair longer than the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended time limits. (11) All events and information related to the 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints; Section placement in restraints shall be documented and IV. Use of Force; Subsection D shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 505.00 Use of documentation shall include: the reason for Force and Restraints – All events and placement; person authorizing placement; names of information related to the placement in the staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint chair shall be documented and shall be and the duration of placement. video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section V. Use of Restraints; Subsection C; Subdivision The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 2; and responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section VIII. Use of Restraint Chair; Subsection procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant E; Subdivision 2 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 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section in recovery after delivery or termination of the V. Use of Restraints; Subsection C; Subdivision ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg 2 or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination V. Use of Restraints; Subsection C; Subdivision of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section who is currently responsible for the medical care of V. Use of Restraints; Subsection C; Subdivision an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 505.00 – Use of Force and Restraints, Section pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, V. Use of Restraints; Subsection C; Subdivision ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated 2 pregnant people. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 502.00 – DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, 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. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 502.00 – DNA Sample Collection reasonable force” shall be defined 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. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded 502.00 – DNA Sample Collection, Section IV. by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Handling Unusual Circumstances 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 502.00 – DNA Sample Collection; Section IV. authorization of the facility watch commander or Handling Unusual Circumstances; Subsection designee on duty. The authorization shall include B. Continued Refusal ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects 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 502.00 – DNA Sample Collection; Section IV. extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Handling Unusual Circumstances; Subsection audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction B. Continued Refusal 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. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 600.00 – Inmate Programs The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall The following programs are provided by Ukiah plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Adult School: SUDT, GEO reentry, Native education program for incarcerated persons. American Spiritual, Gideons Bible, Case Management, Reentry, Connections to Care, ☒ ☐ ☐ Victim Impact for men, Motherhood is Sacred, Fatherhood is Sacred, JW Bible Study, Adult School for women, Catholic Services – Communion, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Jehovah’s Witness Bible Study, and Bible Study. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS When such services are not made available by the 600.00 – Inmate Programs appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or 600.00 – Inmate Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 600.00 – Inmate Programs established. Modified academic or vocational opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews: Inmates are encouraged to maintain The facility administrator shall develop and implement relationships with family and friends. written policies and procedures, which include the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ Reservations are made on a first come, first (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: served basis. (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Visits are scheduled through Gettingout.com. ☒ ☐ ☐ The website offers a 24/7 helpline, 1-866-516- 0115 (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews; Section facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two V. Rules for Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 602.00 – operational or safety and security concern exists. All Inmate Visiting and Interviews: Visits may not be cancelled visits must be documented. The facility cancelled unless a legitimate operational or manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled safety and security concern exists. All cancelled visits and document such review. visits must be documented. The facility manager ☒ ☐ ☐ or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review. No visits have been cancelled during this inspectional cycle. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews; Section section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ IV. Procedure; Subsection C. Eligibility children of the incarcerated person. Requirements; Subdivision 2 (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews; Section visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the IX. Video Visits requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ requested by an incarcerated person. Video visits can be scheduled through Gettingout.com. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors In-person visitation is free of charge. The facility are onsite and participating in either in-person or video does not provide on-site video visitation. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) The facility offers in-person visitation and remote exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 video visitation. 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 The facility offers in-person visitation and remote as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ video visitation. visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person and remote video visitation. Visitation hours; Video Visitation: Can be scheduled through Gettingout.com. In-person Visitation: Monday: • Wing 1: 1300-1600 hours • D Module and Separation: 1900-2200 hours Tuesday: • Wing 2: 1300-1600 hours • C Module: 1900-2200 hours Wednesday: • Wing 4 Protective Custody: 1300-1400 hours • Wing 4 Administrative Separation: 1800-2200 hours Thursday: • A Module: 1900-2200 hours Saturday: • Wing 3: 0800-1100 hours Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Inmates will be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least 60 minutes per inmate each week. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. CDM 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews, Section D. Ineligible Visitors: 1. Contagious disease 2. Apprehended for smuggling contraband into the facility or being implicated in an escape plot 3. Prior felony conviction without Facility Supervisor approval 4. Any visitor who has been confined in the Building One Main Detention Facility and /or the Building Two Detention Facility during the past six months without Facility Supervisor approval 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section I. Policy; Subsection B 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 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section I. read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy; Subsection C manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section I. correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Policy; Subsection D member of the State Bar or holder of public office, 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, confidentially, 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section I. ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Policy; Subsection E (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Per the 08/10/23 directive, 601.00 – Inmate shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Correspondence: Inmates may mail four (4) “No and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Fund” letters per week. correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid Correspondence is unlimited for attorneys and envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to courts. Sheets are not limited. the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews 609.00 – Propria Persona (Pro Per) Status The facility administrator shall develop written policies 1704.00 – Inmate Rights 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME On 01/16/25, a directive from the Sheriff came into effect as their policies are currently under (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall revision and in the process of being transferred develop written policies and procedures for a minimum over to Lexipol. In this directive, 605.00 – of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Inmate Recreation was addressed with the seven days to include: following language: All inmates shall be given the opportunity to receive a minimum of 10 hours out of cell time distributed over a seven-day period. The 10 hours shall include a minimum of three hours of exercise and seven hours of recreation. The facility provided random dayroom and ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation logs for review. It appears incarcerated persons are receiving an 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 made. It is noted that 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 was recommended to minimize the use of different forms to avoid inconsistency. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and On 01/16/25, a directive from the Sheriff came into effect as their policies are currently under revision and in the process of being transferred over to Lexipol. In this directive, 605.00 – Inmate Recreation was addressed with the ☒ ☐ ☐ following language: All inmates shall be given the opportunity to receive a minimum of 10 hours out of cell time distributed over a seven-day period. The 10 hours shall include a minimum of three hours of exercise and seven hours of recreation. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. On 01/16/25, a directive from the Sheriff came into effect as their policies are currently under revision and in the process of being transferred over to Lexipol. In this directive, 605.00 – Inmate Recreation was addressed with the following language: All inmates shall be given the opportunity to receive a minimum of 10 hours out of cell time distributed over a seven-day period. The 10 hours shall include a minimum of three hours of exercise and seven hours of recreation. The facility provided random dayroom and ☒ ☐ ☐ recreation logs for review. It appears incarcerated persons are receiving an 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 made. It is noted that 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 was recommended to minimize the use of different forms to avoid inconsistency. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 605 – Inmate Recreation; Section III. procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation for General Population; Subsection B, Subdivision 1 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 102.00 – Operations and Responsibilities AND WRITINGS 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews, Section (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall XI. Inmate Requests for News Media Interviews develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Inmate Orientation Handbook 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: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section V. any legitimate penological interest; Copying of Non-Legal Inmate Mail; Subsection ☒ ☐ ☐ A. Legal History (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section III. mail containing information concerning where, how, Procedure; Subsection D. Incoming Regular or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Mail; Subdivision 7 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; 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) open and inspect any publications or packages 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section III. received by an incarcerated person; and Procedure; Subsection D. Incoming Regular ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section III. periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Procedure; Subsection F. Limitations ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one 700.00 – Inmate Rules; Section II. Level One time. Violations; Subsection B. Rule Violations 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 604.00 – Inmate Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies TTYs are in every housing unit. and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls The tablets have the “Purple App.” This is which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. provided for inmates to be able to communicate Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by with their loved ones via ESL. others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section I. Policy; Subsection F. The facility administrator shall develop written policies 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have 609.00 – Propria Persona (Pro Per) Status access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section I. regulations, and, Policy; Subsection F.: Inmates who are without funds shall be allowed to send out two postage- ☒ ☐ ☐ free letters each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but without limitation on the number of postage-free letters to his attorney and to the courts. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 601.00 – Inmate Correspondence; Section III. Procedure; Subsection C. Incoming Confidential’ Legal Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ 602.00 – Inmate Visiting and Interviews; Section VII. Official Visits/Interviews; Subsection C. Defense Attorney Visits 1069 ORIENTATION 600.10 – Inmate Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the implementation of a program for Incarcerated people are provided with an Inmate people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient Orientation Handbook upon booking. them at the time of placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section III. Forms and may be supplemented with video orientation. of Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provision shall be made to provide accessible 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section IV. orientation information to each person, including those Delivery of Orientation to Special Needs with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited Inmates English proficiency (LEP). Arrangements will be made to orient the inmate through a telephone-based interpreter or a third ☒ ☐ ☐ party. Hearing impaired may use the kiosk. Visually impaired individuals will have the orientation verbally explained. Such a program shall be published and include, but not 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section II. Policy be limited to, the following: (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. rules; Inmate Orientation Handbook (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section II. Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook (3) grievance procedures; 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section II. Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook (4) programs and activities available and method of 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section II. Policy application; ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook (5) medical and mental health services; 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section II. Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish Inmate Orientation Handbook (6) classification/housing assignments; 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section II. Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; 600.10 – Inmate Orientation; Section II. Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook (8) voting, including registration; 603.00 – Inmate Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 610.00 – Prison Rape Elimination Act sexual harassment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) availability of personal care items and 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V. opportunities for personal hygiene. Housing Procedures; Subsection P. Personal Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Inmate Orientation Handbook 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 600.00 – Inmate Programs: Programs shall be open to both sentenced and unsentenced The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility inmates who meet participation criteria. shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private Inmate Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 600.00 – Inmate Programs discretion of the facility administrator and may include: (a) risk and needs assessments; The Inmate Programs include, but are not (b) best practices in: limited to the following: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; 1. Education Program (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; 2. Counseling Programs (4) vocational testing and counseling; 3. Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; 4. Recreational Programs (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; Inmate Orientation Handbook (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 603.00 – Inmate Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmate Orientation Handbook incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county Information regarding voting, eligibility, and the registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, application process is available on the Canteen state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. kiosk. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 600 – Inmate Programs 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Inmate Orientation Handbook 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 confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: (1) a grievance form; 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) instructions for registering and appealing a 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure grievance, including relevant deadlines; Inmate Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Each section on the grievance form is self- explanatory. If a person has difficulty filling out a form, they may ask for assistance from sworn staff or counseling. (3) a process for submission and handling of Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 607.00 – anonymous grievances; Inmate Grievance Procedure: An inmate may submit an anonymous grievance either by Grievance Form or blank piece of paper and submit it to staff through the mailbox located in the housing units. Such grievances will be logged as received by anonymous and will not ☒ ☐ ☐ require an inmate signature. The grievance will be forwarded to the Corrections Sergeant in charge of grievances. The Correction Sergeant will review the grievance and investigate or assign a Corrections Deputy to investigate the grievance if necessary. The grievance will then be placed in the Grievance File. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure; Section appropriate staff level; II. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook (5) appeal to the next level of review; 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure; Section II. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 607.00 – level of review which acts on the grievance; Inmate Grievance Procedure: If a grievance is ☒ ☐ ☐ rejected, the inmate may still submit the grievance to the next level. Each level of rejection shall have a written reason for denial. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure; Section within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed II. Procedures a period of 15 calendar days; ☒ ☐ ☐ Level I has seven working days to respond. Inmate Orientation Handbook 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure; Section within the facility; II. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure; Section appeal, response, and related documents to the II. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, Inmate Orientation Handbook (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure; Section regular review of grievances, responses, and II. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. Inmate Orientation Handbook (b) Grievance System Abuse: 607.00 – Inmate Grievance Procedure; Section The facility may establish written policy and procedure VII. Misuse of the Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ to control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. Inmate Orientation Handbook 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 700.00 – Inmate Rules 710.00 – Inmate Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and Inmate Orientation Handbook disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons. Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 700.00 – Inmate Rules and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing 710.00 – Inmate Discipline units and the booking area or issued to each person ☒ ☐ ☐ upon booking. Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are 700.00 – Inmate Rules unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section VI. provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Communication Issues: For those inmates who verbally or provide them with material in an are illiterate or unable to read English, and for understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary persons with disabilities, Corrections Staff will procedures and actions. verbally instruct them or provide them with ☒ ☐ ☐ material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties. Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 700.00 – Inmate Rules; Section II. Level One PERSONS Violations 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section IV. Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Reporting Procedures; Subsection B. Level Two and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. and Level Three Infractions; Subdivision 5. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following Formal Sanctions elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Inmate Orientation Handbook conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. access to television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 700.00 – Inmate Rules; Section III. Level Two or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Violations minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section III. writing by the staff member observing the act and Infractions; Subsection C ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 1. Loss of good time/work time. 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section IV. Reporting Procedures; Subsection B. Level Two and Level Three Infractions; Subdivision 5. Formal Sanctions ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section IV. Reporting Procedures; Subsection B. Level Two and Level Three Infractions; Subdivision 5. Formal Sanctions ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section IV. Reporting Procedures; Subsection B. Level Two and Level Three Infractions; Subdivision 5. Formal Sanctions ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section II. authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to Definitions: The Disciplinary Board Chairman impose such consequences. will conduct Disciplinary Board Hearings, review Rule Infraction Reports, and if needed, impose ☒ ☐ ☐ discipline. Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section I. Policy; involved in the charges. Subsection D: The Disciplinary Board Chairman ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section IV. shall be acted on with the following provisions and within Reporting Procedures; Section A. Level One specified timeframes: Infraction 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice ☒ ☐ ☐ of the violation(s), shall be provided to the Inmate Orientation Handbook incarcerated person. Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section II. hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Definitions: Subsection C. Due Process after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has Inmate Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section II. appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Definitions: Subsection C. Due Process present witnesses and documentary evidence. The ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or Inmate Orientation Handbook assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex. Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section II. hours after an incarcerated person has been Definitions: Subsection C. Due Process informed of the charge(s) in writing. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 710.00 – Inmate Discipline, Section II. charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Definitions: The Disciplinary Board Chairman the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility will conduct Disciplinary Board Hearings, review manager or designee. Rule Infraction Reports, and if needed, impose discipline, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Section II. Definitions: Subsection C. Due Process Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section II. written statement by the fact-finders about the Definitions: Subsection C. Due Process evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept Inmate Orientation Handbook pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section II. supervisor on all disciplinary action. Definitions: Subsection C. Due Process ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Orientation Handbook Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 700.00 – Inmate Rules 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section IV. The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Reporting Procedures; Subsection B; shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Subdivision 5. Formal Sanctions infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Inmate Orientation Handbook discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Housing Unit Kiosks in English and Spanish. (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. disciplinary reports from January 2025 to the (d) Removal from work details. present. Each incarcerated person has a file (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal that assists with tracking discipline. The forms of Code Section 4019. discipline appear to be progressive. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Policy section 710.00 – Inmate Discipline did not have this language per the regulation. On The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary effect stating that this policy and procedure actions shall not include corporal punishment, group section shall abide by this portion of the punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological regulation. The policy and procedures are degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section VIII. 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Limitations on Disciplinary Sanctions; A.1.a. facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Policy section 710.00 – Inmate Discipline did not the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title have this language per the regulation. On 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles effect stating that this policy and procedure 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be section shall abide by this portion of the deprived of them through any portion of the day regulation. The policy and procedures are ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage currently in the process of transitioning to in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be Lexipol. 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. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or Policy section 710.00 – Inmate Discipline, did medical staff determine that an individual has not have this language per the regulation. On serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into they shall be removed from disciplinary separation effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately upon this determination. section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated 710.00 – Inmate Discipline; Section VIII. person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the Limitations on Disciplinary Sanctions; right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ Subsection A; Subdivision 3 or group of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 710.00 – Inmate Discipline, Section VIII. Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ Limitations on Disciplinary Sanctions; disciplinary purposes. Subsection A; Subdivision 4 (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 710.00 – Inmate Discipline, Section VIII. implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Limitations on Disciplinary Sanctions; ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these Subsection A; Subdivision 5 regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. 710.00 – Inmate Discipline, Section VIII. ☒ ☐ ☐ Limitations on Disciplinary Sanctions; Subsection A; Subdivision 6 (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 710.00 – except in cases where the incarcerated person has Inmate Discipline: Correspondence privileges violated correspondence regulations, in which case shall not be withheld for disciplinary reasons. If ☒ ☐ ☐ correspondence may be suspended for no longer than an inmate has been restricted from the use of 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility the tablet, the housing deputy shall print out any manager. incoming mail and provide it to the inmate. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel 710.00 – Inmate Discipline, Section VIII. be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ Limitations on Disciplinary Sanctions; Subsection A; Subdivision 7 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 710.00 – Inmate Discipline, Section XII. Disciplinary Records: While in custody, Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept disciplinary files are maintained in the respective of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate’s Classification file. As inmates are requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule released, their Classification files are forwarded violation reports and report of the disposition of each. to jail records and scanned into the inmate’s global jacket. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and Notification; Section II. Policy (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The ☒ ☐ ☐ plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect 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 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and and Notification; Section IV. Responsibilities the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; and Notification; Section IV. Responsibilities 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; and Notification; Section IV. Responsibilities (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ and Notification; Section IV. Responsibilities exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ and Notification, Section X, Subsection H and I (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment medical needs, and safety of the affected and Notification; Section V. Aerosol incarcerated persons; Transmissible Diseases (ATD); Subsection B; ☒ ☐ ☐ and Section VI. Blood Borne Pathogens Each disease listed has a housing procedure. (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person 410.00 – Jail Records Management and Access that address the limits of confidentiality; and, 411.00 – Release of Information to the Public ☒ ☐ ☐ 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Notification, Section X, Subsection H and I (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Notification, possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Section IV – Responsibilities communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL 1100.00 – Medical Services 1101.00 – Mental Health Services The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 1106.12 – Suicide Prevention 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. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 1201.00 – Food Service Operations; Section V. Responsibilities, Subsection A. Food Service In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Manager; Subdivision 4a: Menu planning for those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall special diets; and be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one Section IX. Inmate Meal Distributing: Meals will of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food be served three times a day, with at least one ☒ ☐ ☐ must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 being a hot meal; and hours pass between evening and morning meals. Section XI – Health and Safety Inspections 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 fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 1201.00 – Kitchen Operations actual consumption of each meal except for those on Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1700.00 – medical diets where the responsible physician has Housing Unit Operation: Inmates will be allowed prescribed additional time. a minimum of 15 minutes to finish their meals except for those on medical diets where the ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible physician has prescribed additional time. According to the interviewed incarcerated people, the time allotted to eat their meals exceeds minimum standards. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1700.00 – may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Housing Unit Operation: If an inmate has missed be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on a meal, staff shall provide the inmate with a medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed bagged meal that has been prepared by the meal. ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen. According to the kitchen supervisor, extra meals are always prepared in the event an incident like this occurs. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange 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, 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange: All ☒ ☐ ☐ issued items will be washed in the clothing bag; except for blankets and shoes. (c) Clean undergarments; 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange: All ☒ ☐ ☐ issued items will be washed in the clothing bag; except for blankets and shoes. (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ MCSO provides two bras, four pairs of panties and two nightgowns for females The person’s personal undergarments and footwear 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange, may be substituted for the institutional undergarments Section V – Special Clothing and footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary The department provides undergarments and responsibility to provide the personal undergarments footwear. and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and Policy section 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Exchange did not have this language per the laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Sheriff went into effect stating that this policy and Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more procedure section shall abide by this portion of compatible with their gender identity and gender the regulation. The policy and procedures are expression. currently in the process of transitioning to ☒ ☐ ☐ Lexipol. BSCC staff visually and physically confirmed that all issued clothing was compliant with this portion of the regulation during the on-site inspection. Any torn clothing found during laundry exchange is replaced and used as rags. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment CLOTHING and Notification; Section XV. Control of Vermin 1305.00 – Laundry Operations; Section IV – There shall be written policies and procedures Contaminated Laundry 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. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – Housing Procedures; Subsection P. Personal There shall be written policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as Housing Procedures; Subsection P. Personal requested with no maximum allowance. Hygiene; Subdivision 1d. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff confirmed sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons are available in all areas where menstruating persons are held or housed, i.e., intake, medical, and female housing. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – supply themself with the following personal care items, Housing Procedures; Subsection P. Personal because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene; Subdivision 1a shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Procedures; Subsection P. Personal Hygiene; Subdivision 1a (c) Soap, 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Procedures; Subsection P. Personal Hygiene; Subdivision 1a (d) Comb, and 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Procedures; Subsection P. Personal Hygiene; Subdivision 1a (e) Shaving implements. 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – Housing Procedures; Subsection D – Hair ☒ ☐ ☐ Clippers/ Nail Clippers; and Section V – Housing Procedures; Subsection Q. Razors Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Policy section 1601.00 – Booking Operations did hours of housing assignment. not have this language per the regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any Policy section 1601.00 – Booking Operations did personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” not have this language per the regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect stating that this policy and procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations, Section V – ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing Procedures; Subsection Q. Razors Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations, Section Q - shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Razors 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. 1266 SHOWERING 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – Housing Procedures, Subsection P – Personal There shall be written policies and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Hygiene; and developed by the facility administrator for Subsection R – Isolation Showers showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V – upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every Housing Procedures, Subsection P – Personal ☒ ☐ ☐ other day or more often if possible. Hygiene; and Subsection R – Isolation Showers Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 1700.00 – prohibited from showering at least every other day Housing Unit Operation, 1700.00 – Housing Unit following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Operations: Absent exigent circumstances, no prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager person shall be prohibited from showering at or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be least every other day following assignment to a documented. 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. After speaking with several incarcerated people during the onsite inspection, there is no indication that showering was ever prohibited. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations, Section V – Housing Procedures, Subsection D – Hair ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Clippers/ Nail Clippers (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V identification in court, incarcerated people shall be – Housing Procedures; Subsection Q – Razors allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at and ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may Section V – Housing Procedures; Subsection D suspend this requirement in relation to people who are – Hair Clippers/ Nail Clippers considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations; Section V method approved by the State Board of Barbering and – Housing Procedures; Subsection D4a.: The Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Housing Deputy will ensure that the inmate Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of requesting the hair clippers, disinfects the hair Regulations. clippers in the following manner: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) First removing all foreign matter; and (2) Disinfecting with an EPA – registered disinfectant (Lysol with bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety and Maintenance, Section V – Health and Sanitation Mattresses of The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, released inmates will be sanitized and stored. for each incarcerated person entering a living area who 1109.00 – Communicable Disease Treatment ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be and Notification: Mattresses will be completely limited to: wiped down with an approved disinfectant. (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the 1700.00 – Housing Unit Operations, requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; Section W – Inmate Cell/Dormitory (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange, Section II – General Information, Subsection B ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are initially provided with three sheets. (c) one towel; and, 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange, Section II – General Information, Subsection B ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are initially provided with two towels. (d) one blanket or more depending upon climatic 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange, conditions. Section II – General Information, Subsection B ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are initially provided with two blankets. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Policy section 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Exchange did not have this language per the regulation. On 08/17/2025, a directive by the Sheriff went into effect stating that this policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedure section shall abide by this portion of the regulation. The policy and procedures are currently in the process of transitioning to Lexipol. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one 1301.00 – Clothing and Linen Exchange, mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Section II – General Information, Subsection B incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are initially provided with two blankets and three sheets. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 200.00 – Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Per the 08/10/23 directive, Policy 200.00 – Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Sanitation, Safety and Maintenance: Medical according to policies and procedures established by the care housing shall be cleaned with the health authority. appropriate cleaning solution provided by the establishment. ☒ ☐ ☐ There are two areas for medical care housing. During the onsite inspection, they appeared clean, and BSCC staff were informed that they are regularly cleaned and sanitized before and after usage. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; however, if minors are held in the building, they may be Minors are generally not held within this subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. ☐ ☒ ☐ facility, but in the event a rare incident occurs, the department has a policy section to cover this topic. 800.00 – Juveniles in Custody, Section III – Procedure, Subsection D 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held within this facility. IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors are generally not held within this INCARCERATED ADULTS facility, but in the event a rare incident occurs, the department has a policy section The facility administrator shall establish policies and to cover this topic. procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and 800.00 – Juveniles in Custody, Section III – adults confined in the facility. The policies and Procedure, Subsection D 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. 1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held within this facility. 1B 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: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (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. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 Minors are not held within this facility. 2B 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 Minors are not held within this facility. 3B The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (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 Minors are not held within this facility. 4B 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 Minors are not held within this facility. 5B 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. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (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 five days without subsequent review. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN Minors are not held within this facility. JAILS 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 Minors are not held within this facility. (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (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. (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. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 Det. Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 1980 1982 1986 1988 2001 Title 15 Title 15 Title 15 Title 24 Title 24 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ (Check All That Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin L. Adamos DATE: 08/12/25 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 The male sobering cell is in Building 1. intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. The 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; ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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 in total. A sobering cell shall: One sobering cell located in Building 1, male 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of ☒ receiving area. ☐ ☐ 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; ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet Per the 1980 Title 15 Regulations, padding on fixture in such a manner that they provide support partitions or handrails was not required during to the user; the time of construction per the regulations: have partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixtures in such a manner that they ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support for the user and reduce the possibility of injury from falls by the user. The partition for the male sobering cell is made of stainless steel. 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 Located in dress-out areas (male/female). of the facility. The 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 There are three total: A safety cell shall: Two in the male receiving area. 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐ floor area with no one floor dimension being less One in the female housing area. 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; 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; 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 was not established until 1988 with Title 24. The facility was regulated Double-occupancy cells shall: by the 1982 Title 15 – Multiple Occupancy 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; ☒ Cells. ☐ ☐ Double-Occupancy cells exist in Building 2 (Wings 1, 2, and 4). 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.8 DORMITORIES The majority of the facility was regulated by 1980 and 1982 Title 15 Regulation 1117 – Dormitories shall: Multiple Occupancy Cells: 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a a. contain 35 square feet of floor per minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed person; unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for b. be limited to no more than 8 persons; triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height c. be no smaller than 100 square feet of 8 feet (2438 mm); with a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet; d. contain a water closet separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified in Section T15-1120 of these regulations; e. contain sufficient bunks as specified in Section T15-1120 of these regulations to accommodate each occupant; and, f. provide storage of personal items for each occupant. 1988 Title 24 – Dormitories: Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet; designed ☐ ☒ ☐ for no more than 64 inmates and no less than 8 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. Multiple Occupancy Cells exist in Building 1 (A, B, C, and D Modules). During the on-site inspection, temporary stack-a-bunk beds were utilized in some of the Multiple Occupancy Cells. When temporary beds are used, the facility is out of compliance with Title 15 section 1231.3.5 – Beds. Also, on the day of the inspection, the multi-occupancy cells (4) in A Module were over their rated capacities. Dormitories exist in Building 2 (Wings 1, 2, 3, and 4). During the on-site inspection, temporary stack-a-bunk beds were utilized in each dormitory. When temporary beds are used, the facility is out of compliance with Title 15 section 1231.3.5 – Beds. Also, on the day of the inspection, the dormitories in Wings 3 and 4 were over their rated capacities. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no Multiple Occupancy Cells exist in Building 1 fewer than four inmates; (A, B, C, and D Modules) and fall under the 1980 and 1982 Title 15 Regulation 1117 for Multiple Occupancy Cells: Modules A & D have 4 Multi-Occupancy Cells each with a capacity of 5 per. Module B & C have 17 Multi-Occupancy Cells each with a capacity of 3 per. Dormitories exist in Building 2 (Wings 1, 2, 3, ☐ ☒ ☐ and 4). Building 2 rated capacity dormitories: Wing 1 = 8 Wing 2 = 8 Wing 3 = 48 Wing 4 = 16 On the day of the inspection, the dormitories in Wings 3 and 4 were over their rated capacities. 3. Provide access to water closets separate from Sink located in the dayroom area, toilet the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ located in a separate area, unable to view ☐ ☐ in Section 1231.3; and unless entering the dormitory. 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 6 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 the 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. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ Building 1 has two multi-purpose rooms. MULTIPURPOSE SPACE Additionally, a classroom was built near the An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ kitchen area in 2003 to accommodate inmates ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area from both buildings. and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for This is a Type II facility. 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 7 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. ☐ ☐ 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, The 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 rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 cells or the 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 8 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE In the 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 This is a Type II facility. In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable Each area/housing unit has its own secured janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of janitor’s closet. 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 The facility utilizes separate storage rooms for laundry, property, mattresses, and dry One or more storage rooms shall be provided to storage 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 onsite inspection, BSCC In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and staff pressed random intercom buttons to Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- ensure 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, In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for along with storage for additional clothing and ☒ washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☐ ☐ linen. 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. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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). 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 With the dormitories in Wing 4 being over a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☒ their rated capacities, the ratio did not comply ☐ with this portion of the regulation. 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the Although the 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 ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 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 the 1982 Title 15 or the 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 With the dormitories in Wing 4 being over a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☒ their rated capacities, the ratio did not comply ☐ with this portion of the regulation. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the Although the 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, 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 There are no troughs within this facility. ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS Although the 1982 Title 15 and 1988 Title 24 Regulations did not require this portion, the There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in recreation yard in Building 1 meets this every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ standard. All Wings in Building 2 also meet ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging this standard, as the recreation yard door is cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants left open and incarcerated people have free of day rooms and exercise areas. access to their cells. 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 During the on-site inspection, temporary stack- a-bunk beds were utilized in multi-occupancy Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☐ ☒ cells and dormitories. ☐ 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. ☐ ☐ 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 11 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Except in minimum security areas, beds must be During the on-site inspection, temporary stack- securely fastened to the floor or the wall. a-bunk beds were utilized in multi-occupancy ☐ ☒ ☐ cells and dormitories. These temporary beds are not secured 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. 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 Per the 1980 Title 15 Regulations, padding on partitions or handrails was not required during In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be the time of construction per the regulations: padded. have partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixtures in such a manner that they ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support for the user and reduce the possibility of injury from falls by the user. 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 SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 12 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent During the previous inspection, the safety tearing or ripping; and cell’s padding on the female side had a tear ☒ on the inside of the door and door frame. ☐ ☐ During this on-site inspection, it was free from tears or rips. 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 This is a Type II facility. 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 The majority of the facility was built before the requirements of this regulation; however, Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- there are three holding cells (1, 2, and 4) in 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific the intake area that fall under the 2001 Title requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ 24 regulations. These cells were compliant ☐ applicable to the facility type and construction date in with the regulation. Recommendations were the "comments" section.) offered for the rest of the facility and addressed directly with the facility commander. 3100 Mendocino SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI PHY 25-26 Page 13 of 13 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 3100 FACILITY: Mendocino Adult Det. Facility TYPE: II RC: 295 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin L. Adamos DATE: 08/12/25 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S 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 (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 2001 1 (10) (10) 9’ x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 12’ and 3’ of bench; subtract 6.2’ from sq. footage for outcropping. Safety 1980 2 (1) (2) 8’ x 6’ x 8’ 1 Note: Toilet is flush-mounted with the floor; variable light control inside the 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) Separation Single 1980 5 1 (1) (5) 10’ x 7’3” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Inmates in discipline or administrative segregation cells shower in the 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 Note: 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. The unit has a centralized dayroom with single and multiple-occupancy cells along the perimeter. Dayroom has 5 8’ tables. 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 SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI LASE 25-26 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) # Beds RC T U W F S C-Mod Single 1980 3 1 1 3 10’7” x 7’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 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. The unit has a centralized dayroom with single and multiple-occupancy cells along the perimeter. Dayroom has 5 8’ tables. 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) Note: 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 2010-12 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-occ & 2 double-occ); upper level/mezzanine with dorm and 2 double-occ 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 Note: Irregular shape Double 1986 4 2 2 8 ≈12’7” x 10’7” x 8’7” 1 1 1 Note: Irregular shape; corner rooms are slightly larger. Dorm 1986 1 8 8 8 ≈34’10” x 16’9” x 8’5” 1 1 1 Note: Irregular shape. Wing 2 - Podular-design unit with 5 tables (4 seats each) in centralized dayroom; lower level with 6 cells (5 single-occ & 1 double-occ); upper level/mezzanine with dorm and 2 double-occ 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 Note: 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 SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI LASE 25-26 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) # Beds RC T U W F S Double 1986 3 2 2 6 ≈12’7” x 10’7” x 8’7” 1 1 1 Note: Irregular shape; corner rooms are larger. Single 1986 1 1 1 1 ≈14’5” x 10’2” x 8’8” 1 1 1 Note: 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 8’5” 1 1 1 Note: 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 2002-04 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 1986 1 24 24 24 ≈41’7” x 22’10” x 8’3” & B 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 21’9” 4 2 6 7 3 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 02-04 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 Note: 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 Note: Irregular shape; approximately 70 square feet (slightly under). Double 1986 12 2 2 24 ≈14’1” x 10’10” x 8’8” 1 1 1 Note: 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’ Note: 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 SHRF Mendocino Adult Det. Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 3 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23)