Mendocino Superior Court (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

Initial Inspection Report 2023-2024 Biennial Inspection Cycle Date of Exit Briefing: 1/14/2025 Inspection Type: Comprehensive County: Mendocino Facility Name(s): Mendocino County Superior Court BSCC #(s): 3130 BSCC Type: CH Facility Representatives: Lieutenant Steve Siderakis BSCC Field Representative: Jovin Adamos Corrective Action Plan Required? YES DATE CAP DUE TO BSCC: 2/14/2025 Current Items of Noncompliance Title 15. Section Description § 1027.5 Safety Checks (f) A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular defined Although policy is in place, the logs did not indicate intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, that a supervisor reviewed the daily logs. including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. § 1029. Policy and Procedures Manual (6) Security and control including physical counts and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least Although policy is in place, a documented annual annually, review, evaluate, and make a evaluation was not provided for documentation record of security measures. The review and review. evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The facility did not have any documentation to § 1032. Fire Suppression Preplanning indicate they consulted with the local fire department or State Fire Marshal regarding their fire suppression plan. Mendocino County – Fort Bragg Justice Center Initial Inspection Report Page 2 Title 15. Section Description Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression