Merced County Jail (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

May 1, 2024 Verne Warnke, Sheriff Merced County Sheriff’s Department 700 W. 22nd St. Merced, CA 95340 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MERCED COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Warnke: The 2023-2024 Targeted Inspection of the Merced County Sheriff's Office has been completed. The following facilities were inspected on Tuesday, March 19, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Merced County Main Jail 3160 II John Latorraca Correctional Center (JLCC) 3190 II These inspections were 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, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f). In addition to the inspections by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards for the Main Jail. One item of noncompliance was identified at the JLCC facility: Title 24, 1231.2.10 Exercise Area The exercise area does not contain or provide free access to a toilet, or washbasin. However, arrangements are made when there is a need. Verne Warnke Sheriff Page 2 Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) for detailed information. Refer to the Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachment for information related to the Rated Capacity and Title 4 Compliance. * * * Please email me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-1559 if you have any questions. Sincerely, TIM MCWILLIAMS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Merced County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Merced County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Merced County* County Administrator, Merced County* John Hendon, Administrative Assistant, Merced County Sheriff’s Office (email copy) Jeff Coburn, Captain, Merced County Sheriff's Office (email copy) *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3160+ Merced County Sheriff’s Department Jail Facilities LTR 23-24 II