Merced SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

June 24, 2025 Verne Warnke, Sheriff-Coroner Merced County Sheriff’s Office 700 W. 22nd Street Merced, CA 95340 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MERCED COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Warnke: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Merced County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected on Tuesday, May 13, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Merced County Main Jail 3160 II John Latorraca Correctional Center 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 to the 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. However, the Medical, Mental Health inspection, and Nutritional Evaluation were unavailable. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-1559 if you have any questions. Verne Warnke Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 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* Jeff Coburn, Captain, Merced County Sheriff’s Office John Hendon, Administrative Assistant, Merced County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3160+ Merced SHRF II CI LTR 25-26 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3160 FACILITY NAME: Merced County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: John Hendon, CD Bone FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 05/13/25 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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons 224 Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at A staffing roster was provided at the time of least one employee on duty at all times in a local inspection. All staff are versed in jail detention facility or in the building which houses a local operations and emergency events, and ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and attend a mandatory CORE academy that accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an provides training in emergency response emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Individual assignments ensure that staff are would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ available in all areas. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there This facility does not house female shall be at least one female employee who shall be incarcerated persons. immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Three months of staffing rosters were personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator reviewed as part of this inspection. Personnel shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the are divided into three teams to cover each personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a day. Each shift has a designated minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the staffing level, and upon review, none of the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a shifts went below the minimum amount. review and recommendations shall be reported to the Shifts are comprised of both male and female local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. staff. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse The Officer Activity Logs verify this practice. ☒ ☐ ☐ between safety checks. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Persons placed in sobering cells and safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as cells are observed on a more frequent basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied The policy identifies the timing of safety intervals. checks to be conducted on an irregular ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule. A review of the documentation provided verified that the safety checks are completed on an irregular basis. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Officer Activity Logs verify the time the safety documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall check occurred. include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check Officer Activity Logs verify the location of the occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ safety check. number; and, 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 32 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 Officer Activity Logs verify the employee’s who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ name and ID number of the employee conducting the safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are This policy includes the requirement of reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or supervisors to review documentation at facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns regular intervals. The Compliance Unit also of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, reviews safety checks to verify that they are safety checks. being performed within 60 minutes. If a check ☒ ☐ ☐ is not completed within 60 minutes, a note is entered identifying why the check was late. Two full months of safety check documentation were reviewed for this inspection and verified that the practice outlined in the policy. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 306 Training 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 704 Emergency Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the 719 Licensure, Certification, and Registration training standards established by the Board for general Requirements fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Verification was made that there is always at person on duty who is trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty who is trained in fire procedures that relate specifically to the facility. and life safety procedures. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the health authority, shall develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: CPR certification is under the Red Cross. ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Performed as required by 15 CCR 184. copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon This also applies to health care staff. medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PPE is available for each person. equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a This is identified in the Training policy. correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering CPR is only performed when it is safe and CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the appropriate. nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such ☒ ☐ ☐ as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Correctional staff have been trained and medical responders are present when a person is certified in the use of CPR. ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Merced County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Policy Manual. Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The This manual was updated on 01/15/2025. policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Notes: The policies and procedures required in 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 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 102 Annual Review and Performance-Based administrator/manager. Goals and Objectives ☒ ☐ ☐ 215 Administrative and Supervisory Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 511 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restrictions on the use of a carotid control holds. hold and chock hold exist. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 512 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 502 Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. 508 Classification (6) Security and control including physical counts and 501 Counts searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 216 Perimeter and Facility Security contraband control, and key control. 514 Searches Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 211 Key and Electronic Access Device review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include 102 Annual Review and Performance-Based internal and external security measures of the facility Goals and Objectives including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: 402 Fire Safety (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ hostages; (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400 Facility Emergencies (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400 Facility Emergencies 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 32 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; 402 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 507 Management of Weapons and Control ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Devices security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 505 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 508 Inmate Classification (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) ☒ ☐ ☐ and sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 521 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 710 Medical Screening 711 Mental Health Services The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation prevention program developed by the facility 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Verification was made that suicide training is ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel. conducted annually. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 710 Medical Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ A medical screening (form) is performed at the time of booking. Information from the arrestee regarding medical and mental health is documented on the form. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 505 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Persons classification. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among 729 Incarcerated Person Health Care arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Communication ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 505 Special Management Incarcerated suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Persons restrictive environment should be considered. 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental/medical health staff routinely confer with the jail staff to determine the most appropriate housing based upon the safety of the arrestee. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 505 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 726 Continuous Quality Improvement 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths attempted suicides as defined by the facility 726 Continuous Quality Improvement administrator, including the development of a corrective 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention action plan to address deficiencies identified in the ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review. Like an In-Custody Death, a multi-disciplinary review is conducted on those who make a significant effort to do self-harm. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ 725 Continuation of Care (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402 Fire Safety 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 which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 402 Fire Safety 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 402 Fire Safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ Monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff were reviewed and verified at the time of inspection. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 402 Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; Completed by the Merced Fire Department on 05/02/24. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 402 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ 404 Evacuation 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402 Fire Safety people in the case of fire. 404 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ An emergency housing plan has been developed in case of fire. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management 0B Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 500 Population Management applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ Merced County is current with reporting for the Jail Profile Survey as verified through the portal on the BSCC website. 1041 RECORDS 209 Incarcerated Person Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV All documents from an incarcerated person facility shall develop written policies and procedures for booking information, in-custody behavior, the maintenance of individual records for each incidents, and court appearances, are incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained in their booking record. A unique limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, number is assigned to each incarcerated commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary person upon being booked into jail. 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, The Federal Survey on Sexual Violence is uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at completed annually. 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 210 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Two months of Incident Reports were and procedures for the maintenance of written records requested for this inspection. Of the reports and reporting of all incidents which result in physical reviewed, they classified as either criminal harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee reports, medical reports, safety incidents or or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other classification reports. All reports identified the person. type of incident, the date/time, the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ officer, identification of those involved, and a narrative. The reports clearly identified the cause of the report. And the date/time of approval. Parts of the narrative portion also included whether the events were recorded on body cameras. All reports are reviewed and approved by a Sergeant. There is also a review completed by the compliance unit to verify compliance with policy and regulations. Such records shall include the names of the persons The reports concluded with the last action involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ taken by the reporting officer. and the date and time of the occurrence. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff The reports were written by the person assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the involved. In many cases, supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. reports were also written by other staff involved. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 218 News Media Relations 219 Community Relations and Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Merced County Sheriff’s Office provides the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ below-listed information on their agency found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. website. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 218 News Media Relations people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ 219 Community Relations and Public (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Information (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1010 Visitation (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 1008 Mail (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 1007 Library Services (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1008 Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 1009 Telephone Access (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 Access to Courts and Counsel (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 708 Healthy Lifestyle Promotion ☒ ☐ ☐ 1000 Programs and Services 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 610 Voting (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 1015 Religious Programs (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 609 Grievances (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 601 Disciplinary Separation (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 700 Health Care Administrative Meetings and ☒ ☐ ☐ Reports 701 Access to Health Care 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Discussion with agency personnel verified and procedures to comply with the in-custody death that they understand the correct procedure to ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section follow to ensure compliance with this 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of regulation. 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 health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a 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 An In-Custody Death Review is conducted to appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to determine the appropriateness of clinical policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to care, determine if there are changes needed ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. in policies, procedures, or practices, and identify other issues that require additional information. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Understanding of the ICDR process was initial review report of every in-custody death to the verified through a staff interview. BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 The policy specifically identifies the information: information identified in this regulation as a (1) Demographic information requirement for inclusion in the information (A) Full name of the decedent provided to the BSCC. (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a This agency does not house minors. 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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 Inmate Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Two months of classification documentation or III facility shall develop and implement a written were requested for this inspection. This classification plan designed to properly assign included initial classification and incarcerated persons to housing units and activities reclassification of incarcerated persons. Of according to the categories of gender identity, age, the documents reviewed, I found that all criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Classification interviews are recorded on physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- body cameras, and a report is written assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or documenting the interview. The reports were sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for well-written and contained an explanation of the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such how the officer described the classification housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the process. extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ A point-additive scale is used to determine housing. The responses to the questions The written classification plan shall be based on objective asked during the classification process criteria and include receiving screening performed at the correspond to a numerical value which, when time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each totaled, identify a suggested security level person's classification level, housing restrictions, and and housing. The Classification Officer can housing assignments. override that based on additional information they may have. The point-additive scale is normed to meet area needs. The Classification Unit consists of five deputies and one Sergeant. Though divided between the two facilities, the Classification Unit maintains effective communication to ensure all classification needs are addressed. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Classification officers are used to determine and implement a classification system which will include the appropriate housing for all new and the use of classification officers or a classification current incarcerated individuals. Staff may committee in order to properly assign incarcerated request a review of any person’s persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and classification status at any time. Incarcerated leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as persons may request a review not less than much information as is available about and from the 30 days after the prior review. 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, Each classification assessment includes an the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis interview where a series of questions are whether a placement would ensure the health and safety asked to determine a classification level. At of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement the end of each interview, the incarcerated would present management or security problems. A person signs the Classification Notice Form person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall ☒ ☐ ☐ verifying that they were informed of their be given serious consideration. classification, security level, housing assignment, the classification process, PREA information, and ADA information. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 714 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be At the start of the booking process, an intake made of the person being booked as to whether the questionnaire is conducted (by medical staff), person has or has had any communicable diseases, such asking if the person has any communicable as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of diseases or if there is an observable symptom ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or noticed. All indicators are noted. If other special medical problem identified by the health determined positive, additional measures are authority. The response shall be noted on the medical taken. screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 704 Emergency Health Care Services 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Behavioral crisis identification may be people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ recognized at booking. Those suffering from behavioral crisis may include telehealth. behavioral crisis issues while in custody are referred to as the qualified mental health staff. Referrals may also be made after the initial booking process, and the person is placed in a housing unit. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Classification works closely with the readily available, an incarcerated person shall be medical/mental health staff on determining considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ the appropriate housing needs for those section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or suffering from a behavioral crisis event. others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 505 Special Management Incarcerated safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ This is done in consultation with medical/mental health staff. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: All cells in the facility have the same furniture (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate and fixtures. No other deprivation of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of objective is done. protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect If incarcerated persons are adversely an incarcerated person’s health. affected, the qualified health care ☒ ☐ ☐ professional informs the Shift supervisor, and appropriate changes are coordinated based upon need. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for For those persons placed in administrative incarcerated people who have: separation areas, the classification unit (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or maintains a documented history identifying promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in the need for separation. nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ☒ ☐ ☐ affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of The documentation is in the Classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of files of each person. ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Reviews for those in these types of housing evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ areas are reviewed every 30 days. administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 519 Safety and Sobering Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A sampling of safety cell placements was 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who requested for this inspection. Of the display behavior which results in the destruction of documents reviewed, all had previously been property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by a Sergeant. Marks were placed self or others. identifying when hydration was offered and if there were any checks made outside the 15- minute mark, or hard-to-read observations. Overall, the reports and documentation were consistent with these regulations. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy identifies the procedure responsible physician, shall develop written policies and used for placement into the safety cell and the procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate reasoning behind deciding on the need for the ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell placement. to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment The sobering cell is never to be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ or as a substitute for treatment. punishment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the This is authorized by the facility Lieutenant or approval of the facility manager or designee, or designee. Continued retention is ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be documented at least every four hours. reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment is completed within 12 possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of hours. placement in the safety cell. The person shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health A mental health opinion is obtained on each care staff shall obtain a mental health person held in the safety cell. They can be opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted at any time, but not longer than 12 placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon hours of placement. as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least The Inmate Observation Log identifies the twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Safety cell, date, and time of placement, lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be authorizing staff member (RN or Supervisor), documented. and a corresponding incident report number. The report identifies the reason for placement ☒ ☐ ☐ in the safety cell. Logs also identify the time of each safety check, offers of hydration, officers’ observations, and supervisors' reviews. A review of the safety check logs identified that checks were routinely made within the timeframe of this regulation. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure This is identified in policy ☒ ☐ ☐ administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Each person is provided with a safety retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably garment or a blanket upon placement in the designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell. privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 519 Safety and Sobering Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Inmate Observation Log for Sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cells is the same log that is used for Safety incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety cell placements and Restraint placements. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Prior to removal from the sobering cell, each as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ ☐ ☐ person is evaluated by medical staff to no longer a risk to themselves or others. determine their ability to care for themselves. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over Medical staff check on all sobering cell six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody placements. staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must Of the documents reviewed, no persons were ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. held in the sobering cell for over 12 hours. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the For this inspection, two months of sobering sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half cell placement were requested. Of the hour. Such observation shall be documented. documents reviewed, an Incident Report is created for each placement in the Sobering cell. Observation logs reviewed identify the date and time of placement, the staff authorizing placement, times of observation ☒ ☐ ☐ checks, staff obviations, medical check and all are reviewed by the sergeant. Observation log documentation verified that safety checks were made at least once every 30 minutes. Documentation also included when the person was cleared from the sobering cell. A review of the documentation provided verifies compliance with this regulation. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities 710 Medical Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment 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 Central Valley Regional Center is notified by regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or medical staff confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of 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: Merced County Sheriff’s Office has approved (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ the use of the Restraint Chair and just recently, the WRAP. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Medical staff are also advised of all restraint immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ placements. of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; When in the restraint chair, incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons are placed in the safety cell. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Documentation of hydration is identified on ☒ ☐ ☐ the observation log and noted upon review. (5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Restraints are not used for punishment. following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Reports for the placement in restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which identified the reasoning and many identified ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an the potential to cause harm to themselves. intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less All attempts are made to de-escalate restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation situations prior to the use of restraints. ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in At the time of request for documentation to be restraints only with the approval of the facility reviewed, the WRAP was not an approved manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint device. responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Medical staff were identified as being present shall be secured within one hour from the time of at the time of placement. They also placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ documented their reviews and identified when a person was safe to be removed from the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within No one was in restraints for over two hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be The documentation provided are the Inmate conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Observation Logs which are the same for that the restraints are properly employed, and to safety cell placements, sobering cell ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated placements and restraint placements. The person. Such observation shall be documented. appropriate box for placement is checked While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons which also identifies the rate of safety checks. shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Each document was stamped as reviewed by which makes provisions to protect the person from a supervisor, along with the date, abuse. identification of hydration and signatures of ☒ ☐ ☐ the sergeant. Each observation log had an accompanying incident report attached which described the event and reason for placement. The incident reports were also completed for changing from the restraint chair to the safety cell as well as removal from all. All persons that were placed in the restraint chair were housed alone in a safety cell. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Of the documents reviewed, no one was in consultation with responsible health care staff restraints longer than a two-hour period. determines that an incarcerated person cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the The documents reviewed identified events placement in restraints shall be documented and that were captured on the body-worn camera shall be video recorded unless exigent of the staff involved. 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 512 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the No female incarcerated persons are held at responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ this facility. procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the ☐ ☐ ☒ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the ☐ ☐ ☒ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical ☐ ☐ ☒ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, ☐ ☐ ☒ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 520 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized Generally, force is not used to collect DNA law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel samples. 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 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 by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written A written authorization by the shift supervisor authorization of the facility watch commander or is required prior to the use of force, in addition designee on duty. The authorization shall include to a warrant. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Video recording is used for any use of force extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including for the collection of biological samples. This audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. is done via body-worn cameras. 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 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ • Basic Education plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an • High School Equivalency Credential education program for incarcerated persons. • Basic Literacy 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 32 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 Merced County Sheriff’s Office contracts with appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator the G.E.O. group and is in partnership with ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with the Merced County Probation Department for available resources. programs. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or Volunteer programs, academic programs, ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. and vocational programs are available. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Reasonable criteria for participation in any established. Modified academic or vocational type of class setting are established and are opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ based upon the safety and security of the practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules facility, staff, and incarcerated persons. and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1010 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement A total of three persons may conduct in- written policies and procedures, which include the person visiting at one time. following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: (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 Visiting information and schedules are hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made available on the agency website. In-person available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation occurs Tuesday – Sunday and includes day and evening visitation periods. This is posted on the agency website. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV There are two visitation periods per week for facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two in-person visitation. ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate This may occur for specific, uncontrolled operational or safety and security concern exists. All events that prevent the agency from providing cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation due to safety concerns. manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Minor children are included in the visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ policy. children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing There is no video visitation. visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; Face to face, in-person. Visitation hours; Various hours, based on housing location. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two, 30-minute visitation periods. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Disciplinary and medical. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 Mail 603 Access to Courts and Counsel 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 Each person can receive an unlimited amount incarcerated person may send or receive; of mail. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be This occurs only at the approval of the facility read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ commander. manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s This is identified in policy as confidential correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any correspondence, and items such as these are member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and not reviewed by facility staff. 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, This is also identified in policy as confidential with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ correspondence and follows the same practice of confidentiality. (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds In addition to the envelopes and paper shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes provided, the agency provides a pencil in that and eight sheets of paper each week to permit packet. correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV Requests for books are made by incarcerated facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined persons. Persons who work in the library by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ deliver books to each housing area monthly. 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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 32 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 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall A review of Exercise and Out of Cell time for develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of all cells was reviewed. Some housing areas 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of have dayrooms which account for more than seven days to include: seven hours of recreation. The Security Housing Unit does not have a dayroom, so ☒ ☐ ☐ their out-of-cell time is conducted in the exercise yard. These areas are offered a total of 10 hours of out-of-cell time weekly. BSCC recommends that documentation of these two activities be conducted separately, one specific to exercise and one specific to out-of- cell time. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Safety and security issues are addressed as ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. needed. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 1008 Mail WRITINGS (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Books, newspapers, and magazines may be develop written policies and procedures which will permit received at the facility if they are sent by the incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any publisher and are treated as normal mail, with book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for the same parameters surrounding them as ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The regular mail. 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 any ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Merced County Sheriff’s Office maintains a mail containing information concerning where, how, listing of publications that are not allowed. or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All are inspected for contraband. ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Excess mail may be stored in the periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may incarcerated person’s personal property and ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one returned to them upon release. time. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or Phones are available in the housing areas. communication device beyond those telephone calls Arrangements are made for those with which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. hearing or speech impairments. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Access to Courts and Counsel 1008 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Unlimited mail, marked as confidential or ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, legal mail from an active legal counsel. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential consultation may be through ☒ ☐ ☐ visits or by telephone. 1069 ORIENTATION 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Adult Detention Handbook shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and The Adult Detention Handbook is available in may be supplemented with video orientation. English and Spanish and distributed to all ☒ ☐ ☐ persons who are housed in the jail upon dress-in. A verbal and video orientation is also provided Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation A Spanish language version of the handbook information to each person, including those with is available. ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not The Adult Detention Handbook identifies all be limited to, the following: items listed in (1) – (10) below. ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☐ ☐ ☒ Not identified due to safety concerns. (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1000 Programs and Services 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for The G.E.O. company has been contracted to incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the provide these programs in partnership with services and resources available in the community and the Merced County Probation Department. may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the • Substance Abuse and Healthy discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Lifestyle Education (a) risk and needs assessments; • Parenting (b) best practices in: • Basic computer instruction (1) individual, group or family counseling; • Basic Life Skills (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; • Cooking & Food Services (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; • Landscaping (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Horticulture (5) employment counseling; • Woodworking (6) discharge and reentry planning; • Auto Body and Painting (c) referral to community resources and programs; • Basic Auto Repair (d) reentry planning and service development; • Basic Office Skills (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 610 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Each incarcerated person retains the right to written policies and procedures whereby the county vote as verified with the local election officials. registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1015 Religious 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. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 609 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall A random sampling of grievances was develop written policies and procedures whereby all reviewed for this inspection. Of the incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to grievances reviewed, response time was well ☒ ☐ ☐ submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions within the time stated in the agency policy. of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; Responses and appeals dealt directly with classification actions; disciplinary actions; program the grieved issue and did not bleed into other participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; areas not associated with the specific grieved and food, clothing, and bedding. issue. The grievances reviewed met Such policies and procedures shall include: compliance as identified in the regulation. (1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ Available on request in all housing units. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions are on the grievance form, in the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance, including relevant deadlines; policy and in the Adult Detention Handbook (3) a process for submission and handling of Though the policy states that there is a anonymous grievances; process for the submission and handling of anonymous grievances, there is nothing stated on what the process entails. When questioned, staff stated that anonymous grievance submittal can be accomplished by ☒ ☐ ☐ placing the grievance in a sealed envelope which the line staff member cannot review or answer. This was implemented so incarcerated persons could file complaints against staff members without being initially identified. BSCC recommends that this be placed in the agency policy. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Identified in policy and verified during the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate staff level; inspection. (5) appeal to the next level of review; The facility Lieutenant is the final level of ☒ ☐ ☐ appeal. Medical appeals are forwarded to the Corrections Captain. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Incarcerated persons are notified in writing ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; when grievances are denied. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response Grievances are not automated. within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Identified in policy. ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Incarcerated persons receive a copy of appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance submittals and responses. incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct The facility's Lieutenant reviews grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ quarterly. appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Frivolous grievances are noted, and the The facility may establish written policy and procedure to incarcerated person is notified. ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Rules are posted in the living areas and actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ available in the Adult Detention Handbook. 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 Verification of posting was made and cited in and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing the Adult Detention Handbook, which is ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon provided to each person upon the decision to booking. remain in custody. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable When questioned about this, staff identified to read English, and for persons with disabilities, that there is a Spanish Adult Detention provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Handbook and options for assisting others ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an with disabilities. understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 600 Discipline PERSONS Each facility administrator shall develop written policies A random sampling of disciplinary incident and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. reports was reviewed for this inspection. All The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following major incidents had a hearing officer elements: (compliance deputy), and a separate incident (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- report was written documenting the hearing. ☒ ☐ ☐ conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Evidence used in determining guilt/innocence impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to was provided. Appeals to any imposed were television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less noted as being conducted the same day, with than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation the report identifying the sanctions. For minor and supervisory approval. acts of facility violations, no hearing takes place, documentation is made in the records management system, subject to the supervisor approving the sanction. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules These disciplinary actions are identified in or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive policy. minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary All hearings are conducted by the compliance authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ deputy. impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are Staff involved in the discipline do not ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. participate in the disciplinary review. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person A copy of the notice is provided to the shall be acted on with the following provisions and within incarcerated person. specified timeframes: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Unless declined or there are criminal charges hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours pending, hearings are not held until after a 24- after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary hour waiting period, but usually within 48 officer and the incarcerated person has been hours of notification. ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to This is identified in policy. appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Charges after 72 hours are not processed. hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary The facility Lieutenant reviews the final charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and dispositions of disciplinary action. Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility action occurs within 72 hours of notice. manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a The compliance deputy provides this to the written statement by the fact-finders about the incarcerated person. evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Included in agency policy. Major discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor on all disciplinary action. appeals are immediate. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600 Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer The sanctions identified in this regulation are shall be directly related to the severity of the rule included in the discipline policy. infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly This is stated in policy. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Of the documents reviewed, no person was 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the placed in disciplinary separation for 30 facility manager before the disciplinary separation consecutive days. This section is also status is continued. This review shall include a included in the policy. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have All cells in the facility have the same furniture the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title and fixtures. Clothing and bedding do not 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be differ from the regular issue when placed in issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles the separation cells. 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or Though mental health concerns are medical staff determine that an individual has serious considered when deciding to impose mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall discipline, this is not expressly detailed in the be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐ policy after placement in disciplinary upon this determination. separation. However, it is practiced at the facility. BSCC recommends that this be placed in their policy. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Identified in policy 600, Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Identified in policy 600, Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Hygiene items are allowed and not subject to implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of discipline. ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ Food is not withheld for any reason. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld All persons experiencing discipline are except in cases where the incarcerated person has allowed to receive correspondence material. violated correspondence regulations, in which case ☒ ☐ ☐ correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Access to court and legal counsel is never ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. prohibited. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600 Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept All disciplinary records are maintained of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This according to the incarcerated person’s name ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule and booking number for historical purposes. violation reports and report of the disposition of each. Each report identifies previous disciplinary incidents that the incarcerated person has experienced. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 714 Communicable Disease DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Communicable diseases are categorized into facility administrator and the county health officer, shall several different sorts, such as Aerosol develop a written plan to address the identification, transmissible diseases, Bloodborne treatment, control and follow-up management of pathogens, and Ectoparasitic infections. 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 Local, state, and Federal agencies are shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the notified of specific communicable diseases. 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated An Exposure Control Officer provided non- ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; HIPAA-related information. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the A multidisciplinary team meets quarterly to presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ review and discuss communicable disease exposure to others; issues and activities in the jails. (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, The medical team works with the facility's medical needs, and safety of the affected Lieutenant and Classification to determine ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; the appropriate housing based on the medical needs. (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the The facility doctor is responsible for reporting possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases and conditions to the local public communicable disease. health department. 1211 SICK CALL 701 Access to Health Care 702 Non-Emergency Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 710 Medical Screening authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, 714 Communicable Disease ☒ ☐ ☐ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person Sick-call is conducted in the morning and requesting medical/mental health attention be given such afternoon, daily. attention. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 900 Food Services In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and All meals are cooked at the JLCC facility and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall transported to the Main Jail. The meals are be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one served at approximately 6:30 am, 11:30 am, of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ and 4:30 pm daily. One hot meal is provided must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 at the dinner service. hours pass between evening and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal except for those on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who A substitute meal is provided upon return to may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall the facility if a meal is missed. be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 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, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shorts are also available. (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☐ ☐ ☒ Females are not accepted at this facility. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Only for those with medical needs based on be substituted for the institutional undergarments and approval. footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Clothing is exchanged twice per week. of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Additional clothing may be issued as the laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, weather conditions warrant. Ripped, torn, or free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ overly stained clothing is disposed of. Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 805 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 607 Grooming There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Female incarcerated persons are not napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☐ ☐ ☒ accepted at this facility. maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exemptions made for suicidal persons. Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other The standards of the California Board of shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Barbering and Cosmetology are followed (16 shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980) 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 607 Grooming 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Most persons have daily access to the upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ shower. Those housed in high-security areas other day or more often if possible. receive access to the shower every other day. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be This is identified in the 807 policy. prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 607 Grooming 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Hair care services are provided monthly. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 32 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 The standards of the California Board of method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Barbering and Cosmetology are followed (16 Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980) for all hair care Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of appliances Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, One washcloth, one hand towel, and one bath ☒ ☐ ☐ towel are provided. (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Items are provided at dress-in. ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE The facility administrator shall develop written policies Custody deputies conduct daily inspections. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Facility managers conduct monthly ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the inspections. The Compliance Unit verifies facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule that the inspections are conducted as of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and required. correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 32 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 No minors are held at this facility. subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR 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 INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 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. (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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES 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 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 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 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. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 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 (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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 3160 FACILITY: Merced County Jail TYPE: II RC: 197 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE 05/13/25 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S RECEPTION AND BOOKING Pre-Book Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 7’x10’ This cell is used for pre-booking, short-term. Seven feet of bench, capacity of 4. No fixtures. Observation 1 Sobering 1991 1 (8) (8) 12’x17’ 1 1 1 Note: 210 square feet. Male Sobering cell. Observation 2 Sobering 1991 1 (4) (4) 12’x7’.5” 1 1 1 Note: 86 square feet. Female Sobering cell. Safety 1 Safety 1991 1 (1) (1) 7’8”x6’ 1 Safety 2 Safety 1991 1 (1) (1) 7’8”x6’ 1 Note: Sliding door. Holding Cells 5 Holding 1991 1 (6) (6) 12’x20’5” 1 1 1 1-4 Holding 1991 4 (16) (16) 12’x17’ 1 1 1 SECURITY HOUSING 3, 4, 5 Single 1991 3 1 1 3 12’5”x7’ 1 1 1 1, 2 Double 1991 2 2 2 4 12’5”x7’ 1 1 1 Note: No dayroom, program, etc. Some dayroom time in holding cell with adequate space and T.V. Shower available in the corridor. 6,7 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 10’x12’6” 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom is included in the cell size. 105 square feet plus. New construction – 1999 VOIG project. Shower available in the corridor. 8 Double 1994 1 2 2 2 7’2”x11’8” 1 1 1 Note: Administrative segregation. 1 shower available. New construction – 1999 VOIG project. (2018) Name changed to “Security Housing” SK. Shower available in the corridor. *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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (rev.12/2022) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S INMATE WORKER - HOUSING Dorm 1994 1 14 12 12 22’x35’ 2 2 3 2 Dayroom 1991 16’x14’8” Note: Remodeled in 1999. Reduced from 18 RC to 12 RC. Commissary area added. Double Bunked – 1994 Standards allows for 12 inmates. (20-22) Dayroom is separate from dorm and shower area. When this area houses over 12 inmates it becomes non-compliant with regulations. (23-24) No fountain, however a large water receptacle is supplied. BLOCK 1 Cells 4-7 Multiple 1963 4 8 8 32 21’x66’x12’ 2 2 2 1 Cells 1-3 Double 1963 3 2 2 6 10’x5’5”x12’ 1 1 1 1 Note: Dimensions listed for multiple cells are for the entire four-cell area including dayrooms. One shower is shared for the three cells. Additional combination toilet unit in the shower area. BLOCK 2 Cells 5-8 Multiple 1963 4 8 8 32 21’x66’x12’ 1 1 1 1 Cells 1-4 Double 1963 4 2 2 8 10’x5’5”x12’ 1 1 1 1 Note: Dimensions listed for multiple cells are for the entire four-cell area including dayrooms. BLOCK 3 Cells 1A & 1B Multiple 1963 2 4 4 8 21’x90’x12’ 1 1 1 1 Cells 2-6 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 21’x90’x12’ 1 1 1 1 Note: Dimensions listed for multiple cells are for the entire four-cell area including dayrooms. (25-26) LASE adjusted to accurately reflect the number of bunks in 1A & 1B. RC updated. BLOCK 4 Cells 1A & 1B Multiple 1963 2 4 4 8 21’x90’x12’ 2 2 2 1 Cells 2-6 Multiple 1963 6 8 8 40 21’x90’x12’ 2 2 2 1 Note: Dimensions listed for multiple cells are for the entire four-cell area including dayrooms. 2012 – Block 4 taken out of use for part of the cycle due to staff shortages; returned to use by end of cycle. Note: One cell in Block 3 and in Block 4 has only 4 bunks with added dayroom. Allow for all singles to be double bunked with major emphasis on need to classify certain prisoners for single occupancy housing. (25-26) LASE adjusted to accurately reflect the number of bunks in 1A & 1B. RC updated. *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. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (rev.12/2022) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008 BSCC Code: 3160 FACILITY NAME: Merced County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: X 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other:1963 Apply): & 1991 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 05/13/25 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) 1991 standards. Contains a weapons locker outside the security X perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending X booking Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” X 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X Shower room available 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running X water for staff use. Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) 1991 standards. X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates X Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear X ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all X inmates Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking X fountain as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less X Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and X has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Is at least 160 square feet X Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking fountains as specified by these regulations X Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) 1991 standards. X 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear X ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and X drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Padding on floor X 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of X the facility Safety Cell (2.5) 1991 standards. Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate X Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the X floor, with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls X Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, X inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X provide a view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from X the bottom of the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible X to inmate occupant. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) 1991 and 1994 standards. X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and X drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not X required in Type I facilities.) Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 1991 and 1994 standards. X Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and X drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat X not required in Type I facilities.) Dormitories (2.8) 1994 standards (inmate worker dormitory). (Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not change the calculations.) Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at X least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required. (To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.) Designed for no fewer than 4 and no more than 64 X inmates Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and drinking fountains as specified by these X regulations Provide storage space for each inmate's personal X items (NA Type I) 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dayrooms (2.9) (Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.) X Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms 2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to X access at a given time and are the least restrictive standard.) Exercise Area (2.10) Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X must have a recreation area or provide community access to one. Clear height of 15 feet X Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated 1963 standards. Minimum of 30’ x 50’ x 15’. inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided X by number of one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required surface area. 2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and X drinking fountain Provides adequate security X Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I) There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the X needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of applicability to Type IV.) Medical Examination Room (2.12) Two exam rooms. There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or X more inmates. 2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health care. Located within the security area and provide for X privacy of inmates Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no X single dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water 2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X medical procedures are provided 2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies X Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) X There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Medical Care Housing (2.14) Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility X program indicates special medical care housing is needed. Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living X area of either. Provides lockable storage area for medical X instruments 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed X to the community standard. Hare Care Space (2.15) X Space and equipment are available. 2-99: Requirement deleted. Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I) X Inmates can purchase specified items. There is secure storage for commissary stock. 01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to X circumstances when commissary supplies are kept within the security perimeter. Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) X There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or showers, without an appropriate visual barrier. X 2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins Visiting Space (2.18) X There is sufficient visiting area. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located within the security area (Type II only). A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and X Types I, III & IV. Storage Room (2.21) One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, X institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. (Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.) 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) (Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities regardless of security level.) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option and references to X electronic surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators or points in security perimeter were deleted. 08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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, capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Central control requirement deleted. Laundry Facilities (2.23) X Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and X maintaining fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 X or more inmates. 2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on- site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male X and female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no X single dimension less than 6 feet Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) X Available and provides for confidentiality 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X 1:16 in holding cells; 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas. Privacy requirement deleted. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Wash basins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere: 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms X 2-99: One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas. The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on X the water outlet. 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and constructed of materials that are impervious to water X and soap so that they may be easily cleaned. 2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability to supervise. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Beds/Bunks (3.5) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type X or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Must have a solid bottom. Lighting (3.6) Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is X sufficient for purposes of supervision. Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design in areas higher than minimum security. Windows (3.7) In housing areas higher than minimum security, X windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in on dimension. Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and X everything on them are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or X laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams. Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) X A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is provided near each wash basin. Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks are provided wherever feasible. X 2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type X 2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are X provided per inmate. 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I) X A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy cells. 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Weapons Locker (3.12) (NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities) A secure weapons locker is located outside the X security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. 08: “No weapons are brought into the security area” deleted from the regulation. Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific X requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 3160 Merced SHRF County Jail II CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3190 FACILITY NAME: John Latorraca Correctional Center FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: John Hendon, Lt. Thomas, Sgt. Arteaga FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 05/13/25 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. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 202 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons 224 Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in ☒ ☐ ☐ each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at A staffing roster was provided at the time of least one employee on duty at all times in a local inspection. All staff are versed in jail detention facility or in the building which houses a local operations and emergency events and attend ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and a mandatory CORE academy that provides accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an training in emergency response. emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Individual assignments ensure that staff are would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ available in all areas. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Verified on site and by a staff roster. shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Three months of staffing rosters were personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator reviewed as part of this inspection. Personnel shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the are divided into three teams to cover each personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a day. Each shift has a designated minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the staffing level, and upon review, none of the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a shifts went below the minimum amount. review and recommendations shall be reported to the Shifts are comprised of both male and female local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. staff. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse The Officer Activity Logs verify this practice. ☒ ☐ ☐ between safety checks. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Persons placed in sobering cells and safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as cells are observed on a more frequent basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied The policy identifies the timing of safety intervals. checks to be conducted on an irregular ☒ ☐ ☐ schedule. A review of the documentation provided verified that the safety checks are completed on an irregular basis. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Officer Activity Logs verify the time the safety documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall check occurred. include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check Officer Activity Logs verify the location of the occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ safety check. number; and, 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 32 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 Officer Activity Logs verify the employee’s who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ name and ID number of the employee conducting the safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are This policy includes the requirement of reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or supervisors to review documentation at facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns regular intervals. The Compliance Unit also of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, reviews safety checks to verify that they are safety checks. being performed within 60 minutes. If a check ☒ ☐ ☐ is not completed within 60 minutes, a note is entered identifying why the check was late. Two full months of safety check documentation were provided for review for this inspection, and verified the practice outlined in the policy. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 306 Training 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 704 Emergency Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the 719 Licensure, Certification, and Registration training standards established by the Board for general Requirements fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Verification was made that there is always at person on duty who is trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty who is trained in fire procedures that relate specifically to the facility. and life safety procedures. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the health authority, shall develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: CPR certification is under the Red Cross. ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Performed as required by 15 CCR 184. copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon This also applies to health care staff. medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PPE is available for each person. equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a This is identified in the Training policy. correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering CPR is only performed when it is safe and CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the appropriate. nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such ☒ ☐ ☐ as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Correctional staff have been trained and medical responders are present when a person is certified in the use of CPR. ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Merced County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Policy Manual. Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The This manual was updated on 01/15/2025. policy and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Notes: The policies and procedures required in 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 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 102 Annual Review and Performance-Based administrator/manager. Goals and Objectives ☒ ☐ ☐ 215 Administrative and Supervisory Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 511 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restrictions on the use of a carotid control holds. hold and chock hold exist. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 512 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 502 Reception ☒ ☐ ☐ received persons for release. 508 Classification (6) Security and control including physical counts and 501 Counts searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 216 Perimeter and Facility Security contraband control, and key control. 514 Searches Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 211 Key and Electronic Access Device review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include 102 Annual Review and Performance-Based internal and external security measures of the facility Goals and Objectives including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: 402 Fire Safety (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ hostages; (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400 Facility Emergencies (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 400 Facility Emergencies 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 32 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; 402 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 507 Management of Weapons and Control ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Devices security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 505 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 508 Inmate Classification (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) ☒ ☐ ☐ and sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 521 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to This is also identified in the Adult Detention privately report sexual abuse and sexual Handbook. There is also a poster throughout ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated the facility identifying the process. persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 710 Medical Screening 711 Mental Health Services The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation prevention program developed by the facility 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Verification was made that suicide training is ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel. conducted annually. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 710 Medical Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ A medical screening (form) is performed at the time of booking. Information from the arrestee regarding medical and mental health is documented on the form. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 505 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Persons classification. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among 729 Incarcerated Person Health Care arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Communication ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of 505 Special Management Incarcerated suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Persons restrictive environment should be considered. 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ Mental/medical health staff routinely confer with the jail staff to determine the most appropriate housing based upon the safety of the arrestee. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 505 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 726 Continuous Quality Improvement 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths attempted suicides as defined by the facility 726 Continuous Quality Improvement administrator, including the development of a corrective 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention action plan to address deficiencies identified in the ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review. Like an In-Custody Death, a multi-disciplinary review is conducted on those who make a significant effort to do self-harm. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ 725 Continuation of Care (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 720 Suicide Prevention and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ from court as determined by the mental health director. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402 Fire Safety 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 which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 402 Fire Safety 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 402 Fire Safety with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ Monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff were reviewed and verified at the time of inspection. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 402 Fire Safety Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; Completed by the Merced County Fire Department on 1/11/24. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 402 Fire Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ 404 Evacuation 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402 Fire Safety people in the case of fire. 404 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ An emergency housing plan has been developed in case of fire. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management 0B Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 500 Population Management applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ Merced County is current with reporting for the Jail Profile Survey as verified through the portal on the BSCC website. 1041 RECORDS 209 Incarcerated Person Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for All documents from an incarcerated person the maintenance of individual records for each booking information, in-custody behavior, incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents, and court appearances, are limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, maintained in their booking record. A unique commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary number is assigned to each incarcerated actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible person upon being booked into jail. physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, The Federal Survey on Sexual Violence is uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at completed annually. 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 210 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Two months of Incident Reports were and procedures for the maintenance of written records requested for this inspection. Of the reports and reporting of all incidents which result in physical reviewed, they classified as either criminal harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee reports, medical reports, safety incidents or or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other classification reports. All reports identified the person. type of incident, the date/time, the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ officer, identification of those involved, and a narrative. The reports clearly identified the cause of the report. And the date/time of approval. Parts of the narrative portion also included if the events were recorded on body cameras. All reports are reviewed and approved by a Sergeant. There is also a review completed by the compliance unit to verify compliance with policy and regulations. Such records shall include the names of the persons The reports concluded with the last action involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ taken by the reporting officer. and the date and time of the occurrence. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff The reports were written by the person assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the involved. In many cases, supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. reports were also written by other staff involved. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 218 News Media Relations 219 Community Relations and Public Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Merced County Sheriff’s Office provides the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ below-listed information on their agency found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. website. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 218 News Media Relations people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ 219 Community Relations and Public (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Information (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1010 Visitation (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 1008 Mail (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 1007 Library Services (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1008 Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 1009 Telephone Access (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 603 Access to Courts and Counsel (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs 708 Healthy Lifestyle Promotion ☒ ☐ ☐ 1000 Programs and Services 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 610 Voting (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 1015 Religious Programs (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 609 Grievances (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 601 Disciplinary Separation (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline 600 Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 601 Disciplinary Separation (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services 700 Health Care Administrative Meetings and ☒ ☐ ☐ Reports 701 Access to Health Care 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 516 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section Discussion with agency personnel verified 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of that they understand the correct procedure to the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC follow to ensure compliance with this within 10 days of an in-custody death. regulation. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a 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 An In-Custody Death Review is conducted to appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to determine the appropriateness of clinical policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to care, determine if there are changes needed ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. in policies, procedures, or practices, and identify other issues that require additional information. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Understanding of the In-Custody Death initial review report of every in-custody death to the Review (ICDR) process was verified through BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility a staff interview. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 The policy specifically identifies the information: information identified in this regulation as a (1) Demographic information requirement for inclusion in the information (A) Full name of the decedent provided to the BSCC. (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a This agency does not house minors. 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. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 Inmate Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Two months of classification documentation or III facility shall develop and implement a written were requested for this inspection. This classification plan designed to properly assign included initial classification and incarcerated persons to housing units and activities reclassification of incarcerated persons. Of according to the categories of gender identity, age, the documents reviewed, I found that all criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Classification interviews are recorded on physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- body cameras, and a report is written assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or documenting the interview. The reports were sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for well-written and contained an explanation of the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such how the officer described the classification housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the process. extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ A point-additive scale is used to determine housing. The responses to the questions The written classification plan shall be based on objective asked during the classification process criteria and include receiving screening performed at the correspond to a numerical value which, when time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each totaled, identify a suggested security level person's classification level, housing restrictions, and and housing. The Classification Officer can housing assignments. override that based on additional information they may have. The point-additive scale is normed to meet area needs. The Classification Unit consists of five deputies and one Sergeant. Though divided between the two facilities, the Classification Unit maintains effective communication to ensure all classification needs are addressed. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Classification officers are used to determine and implement a classification system which will include the appropriate housing for all new and the use of classification officers or a classification current incarcerated persons. Staff may committee in order to properly assign incarcerated request a review of any person’s persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and classification status at any time. Incarcerated leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as persons may request a review not less than much information as is available about and from the 30 days after the prior review. incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of ☒ ☐ ☐ appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility This facility is in the middle of a large administrator or designee. Each person may request a renovation project, which requires the review of their classification plan no more often than 30 classification staff to move incarcerated days from their last review. persons to accommodate the construction. Files are reviewed frequently to determine the Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been best placement. deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Each classification assessment includes an the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis interview where a series of questions are whether a placement would ensure the health and safety asked to determine a classification level. At of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement the end of each interview, the incarcerated would present management or security problems. A person signs the Classification Notice Form person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall ☒ ☐ ☐ verifying that they were informed of their be given serious consideration. classification, security level, housing assignment, the classification process, PREA information, and ADA information. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 714 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be At the start of the booking process, an intake made of the person being booked as to whether the questionnaire is conducted (by medical staff), person has or has had any communicable diseases, such asking if the person has any communicable as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of diseases or if there is an observable symptom ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or noticed. All indicators are noted. If other special medical problem identified by the health determined positive, additional measures are authority. The response shall be noted on the medical taken. screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 704 Emergency Health Care Services 712 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Behavioral crisis identification may be people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ recognized at booking. Those suffering from behavioral crisis may include telehealth. behavioral crisis issues while in custody are referred to qualified mental health staff. Referrals may also be made after the initial booking process, and the person is placed in a housing unit. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Classification works closely with the readily available, an incarcerated person shall be medical/mental health staff on determining considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ the appropriate housing needs for those section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or suffering from a behavioral crisis event. others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 505 Special Management Incarcerated safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ This is done in consultation with medical/mental health staff. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 505 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: All cells in the facility have the same furniture (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate and fixtures. No other deprivation of housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the ☒ ☐ ☐ privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of objective is done. protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect If incarcerated persons are adversely an incarcerated person’s health. affected, the qualified health care ☒ ☐ ☐ professional informs the Shift supervisor, and appropriate changes are coordinated based upon need. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for For those persons placed in administrative incarcerated people who have: separation areas, the classification unit (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or maintains a documented history identifying promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in the need for separation. nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and There are four administrative separation cells facility staff. at this facility, and placement of incarcerated (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is persons is done judiciously. criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ☒ ☐ ☐ affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of The documentation is in the Classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of files of each person. ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Review for those in these types of housing evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ areas is reviewed every 30 days. administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 519 Safety and Sobering Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A sampling of safety cell placements was 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who requested for this inspection. Of the display behavior which results in the destruction of documents reviewed, all had previously been property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by a Sergeant. Marks were placed self or others. identifying when hydration was offered and if there were any checks made outside the 15- minute mark, or hard-to-read observations. Overall, the reports and documentation were consistent with these regulations. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency policy identifies the procedure responsible physician, shall develop written policies and used for placement into the safety cell and the procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate reasoning behind deciding on the need for the authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: The safety cells were not occupied at the time of this inspection. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment The sobering cell is never to be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ or as a substitute for treatment. punishment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the This is authorized by the facility Lieutenant or approval of the facility manager or designee, or their designee. Continued retention is ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be documented at least every four hours. reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment is completed within 12 possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of hours. placement in the safety cell. The person shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health A mental health opinion is obtained on each care staff shall obtain a mental health person held in the safety cell. They can be opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted at any time, but not longer than 12 placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon hours of placement. as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least The Inmate Observation Log identifies the twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Safety cell, date, and time of placement, lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be authorizing staff member (RN or Supervisor), documented. and a corresponding incident report number. The report identifies the reason for placement ☒ ☐ ☐ in the safety cell. Logs also identify the time of each safety check, offers of hydration, officers’ observations, and supervisors' reviews. A review of the safety check logs identified that checks were routinely made within the timeframe of this regulation. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure This is identified in policy. ☒ ☐ ☐ administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Each person is provided with a safety retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably garment or a blanket upon placement in the designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell. privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 519 Safety and Sobering Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Inmate Observation Log for Sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cells is the same log that is used for Safety incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety cell placements and Restraint placements. or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Prior to removal from the sobering cell, each as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ ☐ ☐ person is evaluated by medical staff to no longer a risk to themselves or others. determine their ability to care for themselves. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over Medical staff check on all sobering cell six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody placements. staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must Of the documents reviewed, no persons were ☒ ☐ ☐ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. held in the sobering cell for over 12 hours. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the For this inspection, two months of sobering sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half cell placement were requested. Of the hour. Such observation shall be documented. documents reviewed, an Incident Report is created for each placement in the Sobering cell. Observation logs reviewed identify the date and time of placement, the staff authorizing placement, times of observation checks, staff observations, medical check, ☒ ☐ ☐ and all are reviewed by the sergeant. Observation log documentation verified that safety checks were made at least once every 30 minutes. Documentation is also included when the person was cleared from the sobering cell. A review of the documentation provided verifies compliance with this regulation. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities 710 Medical Screening The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 713 Special Needs Medical Treatment 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 Central Valley Regional Center is notified by regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or medical staff. confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of 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: Merced County Sheriff’s Office has approved (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ the use of the Restraint Chair and just recently, the WRAP. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Medical staff are also advised of all restraint immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ placements. of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; When in the restraint chair, incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons are placed in the safety cell. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Documentation of hydration is identified on ☒ ☐ ☐ the observation log and noted upon review. (5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Restraints are not used for punishment. following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Reports for the placement in restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which identified the reasoning, and many identified ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an the potential to cause harm to themselves. intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less All attempts are made to de-escalate restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation situations prior to the use of restraints. ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in At the time of the request for documentation restraints only with the approval of the facility to be reviewed, the WRAP was not an manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ approved restraint device. responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Medical staff were identified as being present shall be secured within one hour from the time of at the time of placement. They also placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ documented their reviews and identified when a person was safe to be removed from the restraints. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within No one was in the restraints for over two ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. hours. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be The documentation provided are the Inmate conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Observation Logs which are the same for that the restraints are properly employed, and to safety cell placements, sobering cell ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated placements and restraint placements. The person. Such observation shall be documented. appropriate box for placement is checked While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons which also identifies the rate of safety checks. shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Each document was stamped as reviewed by which makes provisions to protect the person from a supervisor, along with the date, abuse. identification of hydration and signatures of ☒ ☐ ☐ the sergeant. Each observation log had an accompanying incident report attached which described the event and reason for placement. The incident reports were also completed for changing from the restraint chair to the safety cell as well as removal from all. All persons that were placed in the restraint chair were housed alone in a safety cell. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Of the documents reviewed, no one was in consultation with responsible health care staff restraints longer than a two-hour period. determines that an incarcerated person cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the The documents reviewed identified events placement in restraints shall be documented and that were captured on the body-worn camera shall be video recorded unless exigent of the staff involved. 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 512 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Restraints are not used on incarcerated in recovery after delivery or termination of the persons known to be pregnant. Handcuffing ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg is only done in front of the pregnant person. or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Absent exigent circumstances, restraints are delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination not used for those in labor, delivery, or of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the recovery from birth. ☒ ☐ ☐ wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Should the medical staff request removal of who is currently responsible for the medical care of restraints for medical reasons, the restraints an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical are removed. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 This is identified in the Adult Detention pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Handbook for all incarcerated persons to ☒ ☐ ☐ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated read. pregnant people. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 520 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to Generally, force is not used to collect DNA ☒ ☐ ☐ collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or samples. 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 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 by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written A written authorization by the shift supervisor authorization of the facility watch commander or is required prior to the use of force, in addition designee on duty. The authorization shall include to a warrant. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Video recording is used for any use of force extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including for the collection of biological samples. This audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. is done via body-worn cameras. 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 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ • Basic Education plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an • High School Equivalency credential education program for incarcerated persons. • Basic Literacy 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 32 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 Merced County Sheriff’s Office contracts with appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator the G.E.O. group and is in partnership with ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with the Merced County Probation Department for available resources. programs. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or Volunteer programs, academic programs, ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. and vocational programs are available. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Reasonable criteria for participation in any established. Modified academic or vocational type of class setting are established and are opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ based upon the safety and security of the practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules facility, staff, and incarcerated persons. and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1010 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility A total of three persons may conduct in- schedules, space, and number of personnel will person visiting at one time. allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visiting information and schedules are hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made available on the agency website. In-person available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation occurs Tuesday–Sunday and includes day and evening visitation periods. This is posted on the agency website. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV There are two visitation periods per week for facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two in-person visitation. ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate This may occur for specific, uncontrolled operational or safety and security concern exists. All events that prevent the agency from providing cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ visitation due to safety concerns. manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Minor children are included in the visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ policy. children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing There is no video visitation. visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; Face to face, in-person. Visitation hours; Various hours, based on housing location. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two, 30-minute visitation periods. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Disciplinary and medical. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 Mail 603 Access to Courts and Counsel 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 Each person can receive an unlimited amount incarcerated person may send or receive; of mail. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be This occurs only at the approval of the facility read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ commander. manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s This is identified in policy as confidential correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any correspondence, and items such as these are member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and not reviewed by facility staff. 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, This is also identified in policy as confidential with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ correspondence and follows the same practice of confidentiality. (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds In addition to the envelopes and paper shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes provided, the agency provides a pencil in that and eight sheets of paper each week to permit packet. correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Requests for books are made by incarcerated include access to the following resources via paper persons. Persons who work in the library documents or through electronic media and include deliver books to each housing area monthly current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 32 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 1004 Exercise and Out of Cell Time (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall A review of Exercise and Out-of-Cell time for develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of all housing areas was conducted. The 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of dormitory housing units include dayrooms seven days to include: where those incarcerated can use them at any time. The East and West housing units ☒ ☐ ☐ are comprised of 18-24 single-person and double-person cells with a large dayroom. A schedule is used to ensure each cell is offered a total of 10 hours of out-of-cell time weekly. Similarly, an exercise schedule is used to ensure each cell is offered three hours of yard time weekly. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Safety and security issues are addressed as ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. needed. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND 1008 Mail WRITINGS (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Books, newspapers, and magazines may be book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for received at the facility if they are sent by the ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The publisher and are treated as normal mail, with facility administrator shall develop and implement a the same parameters surrounding them as written plan to make available a current newspaper or regular mail. 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 any ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate penological interest; (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Merced County Sheriff’s Office maintains a mail containing information concerning where, how, listing of publications that are not allowed. or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All are inspected for contraband. ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Excess mail may be stored in the periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may incarcerated person’s personal property and ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one returned to them upon release. time. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or Phones are available in the housing areas. communication device beyond those telephone calls Arrangements are made for those with which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. hearing or speech impairments. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 Access to Courts and Counsel 1008 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Unlimited mail, marked as confidential or ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, legal mail from an active legal counsel. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential consultation may be through ☒ ☐ ☐ visits or by telephone. 1069 ORIENTATION 503 Inmate Handbook and Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Adult Detention Handbook shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and The Adult Detention Handbook is available in may be supplemented with video orientation. English and Spanish and distributed to all ☒ ☐ ☐ persons who are housed in the jail upon dress-in. A verbal and video orientation is also provided. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation A Spanish language version of the handbook information to each person, including those with is available. ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not The Adult Detention Handbook identifies all be limited to, the following: items listed in (1) – (10) below. ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☐ ☐ ☒ Not identified due to safety concerns. (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1000 Programs and Services 1005 Education, Vocation, and Rehabilitation The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for The G.E.O. company has been contracted incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the with to provide these programs in partnership services and resources available in the community and with the Merced County Probation may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service Department. delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the • Substance Abuse and Healthy discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Lifestyle education (a) risk and needs assessments; • Parenting (b) best practices in: • Basic computer instruction (1) individual, group or family counseling; • Basic Life Skills (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; • Cooking & Food Services (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; • Landscaping (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Horticulture (5) employment counseling; • Woodworking (6) discharge and reentry planning; • Auto Body and Painting (c) referral to community resources and programs; • Basic Auto Repair (d) reentry planning and service development; • Basic Office Skills (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 610 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ Each incarcerated person retains the right to written policies and procedures whereby the county vote as verified with the local election’s registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, officials. state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1015 Religious 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. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 609 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall A random sampling of grievances was develop written policies and procedures whereby all reviewed for this inspection. Of the incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to grievances reviewed, response time was well ☒ ☐ ☐ submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions within the time stated in the agency policy. of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; Responses and appeals dealt directly with classification actions; disciplinary actions; program the grieved issue and did not bleed into other participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; areas not associated with the specific grieved and food, clothing, and bedding. issue. The grievances reviewed met Such policies and procedures shall include: compliance as identified in the regulation. (1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ Available on request in all housing units. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions are on the grievance form, in the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance, including relevant deadlines; policy and in the Adult Detention Handbook. (3) a process for submission and handling of Though the policy states that there is a anonymous grievances; process for the submission and handling of anonymous grievances, there is nothing stated on what the process entails. When questioned, staff stated that anonymous grievance submittal can be accomplished by ☒ ☐ ☐ placing the grievance in a sealed envelope that the line staff member cannot review or answer. This was implemented so incarcerated persons could file complaints against staff members without being initially identified. BSCC recommends that this be placed in the agency policy. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Identified in policy and verified during the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate staff level; inspection. (5) appeal to the next level of review; The facility Lieutenant is the final level of ☒ ☐ ☐ appeal. Medical appeals are forwarded to the Corrections Captain. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Incarcerated persons are notified in writing ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; when grievances are denied. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response Grievances are not automated. within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ a period of 15 calendar days; (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Identified in policy. ☒ ☐ ☐ within the facility; (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Incarcerated persons receive a copy of appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance submittals and responses. incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct The facility's Lieutenant reviews grievances regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ quarterly. appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Frivolous grievances are noted, and the The facility may establish written policy and procedure to incarcerated person is notified. ☒ ☐ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Rules are posted in the living areas and actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ available in the Adult Detention Handbook. 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 Verification of posting was made and cited in and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing the Adult Detention Handbook, which is ☒ ☐ ☐ units and the booking area or issued to each person upon provided to each person upon the decision to booking. remain in custody. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable When questioned about this, staff identified to read English, and for persons with disabilities, that there is a Spanish Adult Detention provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Handbook and options for assisting others ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an with disabilities. understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 600 Discipline PERSONS A random sampling of disciplinary incident Each facility administrator shall develop written policies reports was reviewed for this inspection. All and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. major incidents had a hearing officer The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following (compliance deputy), and a separate incident elements: report was written documenting the hearing. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- ☒ ☐ ☐ Evidence used in determining guilt/innocence conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may was provided. Appeals to any imposed were impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to noted as being conducted the same day with television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less the report identifying the sanctions. For minor than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation acts of facility violations, no hearing takes and supervisory approval. place, documentation is made in the records management system subject to the supervisor approving the sanction. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules These disciplinary actions are identified in or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive policy. minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing ☒ ☐ ☐ by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary All hearings are conducted by the compliance authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ deputy. impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are Staff involved in the discipline do not ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. participate in the disciplinary review. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person A copy of the notice is provided to the shall be acted on with the following provisions and within incarcerated person. specified timeframes: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Unless declined or there are criminal charges hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours pending, hearings are not held until after a 24- after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary hour waiting period, but usually within 48 officer and the incarcerated person has been hours of notification. ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to This is identified in policy. appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall have access to staff or assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Charges after 72 hours are not processed. hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary The facility Lieutenant reviews the final charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and dispositions of disciplinary action. Disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility action occurs within 72 hours of notice. manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a The compliance deputy provides this to the written statement by the fact-finders about the incarcerated person. evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Included in agency policy. Major discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor on all disciplinary action. appeals are immediate. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600 Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer The sanctions identified in this regulation are shall be directly related to the severity of the rule included in the discipline policy. infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 600 Discipline The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group This is stated in policy. punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Of the documents reviewed, no person was 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the placed in disciplinary separation for 30 facility manager before the disciplinary separation consecutive days. This section is also status is continued. This review shall include a included in the policy. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have All cells in the facility have the same furniture the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title and fixtures. Clothing and bedding do not 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be differ from the regular issue when placed in issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles the separation cells. 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or Though mental health concerns are medical staff determine that an individual has serious considered when deciding to impose mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall discipline, this is not expressly detailed in the be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐ policy after placement in disciplinary upon this determination. separation. However, it is practiced at the facility. BSCC recommends that this be placed in their policy. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Identified in policy 600, Discipline or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Identified in policy 600, Discipline Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Hygiene items are allowed and not subject to implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of discipline. ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ Food is not withheld for any reason. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld All persons experiencing discipline are except in cases where the incarcerated person has allowed to receive correspondence material. violated correspondence regulations, in which case ☒ ☐ ☐ correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Access to court and legal counsel is never ☒ ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary measure. prohibited. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600 Discipline Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept All disciplinary records are maintained of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This according to the incarcerated person’s name ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule and booking number for historical purposes. violation reports and report of the disposition of each. Each report identifies previous disciplinary incidents that the incarcerated person has experienced. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 714 Communicable Disease DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Communicable diseases are categorized into develop a written plan to address the identification, several different sorts, such as Aerosol treatment, control and follow-up management of transmissible diseases, Bloodborne tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan pathogens, and Ectoparasitic infections. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Local, state, and Federal agencies are shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the notified of specific communicable diseases. 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated An Exposure Control Officer provided non- ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; HIPAA-related information. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the A multidisciplinary team meets quarterly to presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ review and discuss communicable disease exposure to others; issues and activities in the jails. (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, The medical team works with the facility’s medical needs, and safety of the affected Lieutenant and Classification to determine ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; the appropriate housing based on the medical needs. (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the The facility doctor is responsible for reporting possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases and conditions to the local public communicable disease. health department. 1211 SICK CALL 701 Access to Health Care 702 Non-Emergency Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 710 Medical Screening authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, 714 Communicable Disease ☒ ☐ ☐ which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person Sick-call is conducted in the morning and requesting medical/mental health attention be given such afternoon, daily. attention. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 900 Food Services In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one All meals are cooked at the JLCC facility and of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ transported to the Main Jail. The meals are must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 served at approximately 4:30 am, 9:00 am, hours pass between evening and morning meals. and 5:00 pm daily. One hot meal is provided Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people at the dinner service. 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 actual consumption of each meal except for those on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who A substitute meal is provided upon return to may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall the facility if a meal is missed. be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 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 outer garments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Shorts are also available. (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Only for those with medical needs based on be substituted for the institutional undergarments and approval. footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Clothing is exchanged twice per week. of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Additional clothing may be issued as the laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, weather conditions warrant. Ripped, torn, or free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ overly stained clothing is disposed of. Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 805 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene 607 Grooming There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Napkins, pads, and tampons are issued at the napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐ time of dress-in and available in the housing maximum allowance. units. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exemptions made for suicidal persons. Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other The standards of the California Board of shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Barbering and Cosmetology are followed (16 shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980). 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 607 Grooming 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Most persons have daily access to the upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ shower. Those housed in high security areas other day or more often if possible. receive access to the shower every other day. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be This is identified in the 807 policy. prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 607 Grooming 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Hair care services shall be available. Hair care services are provided monthly. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at ☒ ☐ ☐ least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 32 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 The standards of the California Board of method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Barbering and Cosmetology are followed (16 Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980) for all hair care Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of appliances. Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, One washcloth, one hand towel, and one bath ☒ ☐ ☐ towel are provided. (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Items are provided at dress-in. ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE The facility administrator shall develop written policies Custody deputies conduct daily inspections. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Facility managers conduct monthly ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the inspections. The Compliance Unit verifies facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule that the inspections are conducted as of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and required. correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 32 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 No minors are held at this facility. subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR 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 INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 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. (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. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES 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 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 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 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. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 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 (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. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 32 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection BSCC: 3190 FACILITY: John Latorraca Correctional Center TYPE: II RC: 567 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 05/13/25 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Holding Area 0B Holding 1 Holding 1986 1 11 (11) 15.6 x 7.7 x 9.5 1 1 1 Note: 16.5 Bench in holding 1. Holding Soberin 1986 1 8 (8) 7.5 x 10.9 x 9.5 1 1 1 Area g Holding Safety 1986 1 1 (1) 5.5 x 10.3 x 9.5 1 Area Note: Flush mount toilet. Female lockdown/East Side Housing 1B Single 1994 3 1 2 6 7.5 x 10.5 x 9.5 1 1 1 Double 1994 15 2 2 30 7.5 x 10.5 x 9.5 1 1 1 Note: The dayroom contains two showers and one fountain Male lockdown/West Side Housing 2B Single 1994 6 1 2 12 7.5 x 10.5 x 9.5 1 1 1 Double 1994 18 2 2 36 7.5 x 10.5 x 9.5 1 1 1 Note: The dayoom contains two showers and one fountain. Administrative Separation 191-193 Double 1994 3 2 2 6 7.5 x 11.2 x 9.5 1 1 1 194 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.5 x 11.2 x 9.5 1 1 1 Note: (25-26) 194 reclassified as a single cell, RC increased by 1. 300 Units Housing 3B Building Dorm 1986 1 9 20 20 55.4 x 26.6 x 12.5 3 3 1 3 301 Building Dorm 1986 1 28 20 20 55.4 x 26.6 x 12.5 3 3 1 3 303 Building Dorm 1986 1 28 20 20 55.4 x 26.6 x 12.5 3 3 1 3 304 Note: (25-26) 302 contains medical beds. Male Housing 4B Building 400 – Six dorms in this building. Buildings Dorm 1986 6 20 20 120 55.4 x 26.6 x 12.5 2 1 3 1 3 401-406 (23-24) Building 400 is currently under renovation and not occupied. 2025 inspection, not occupied. Building 500 – Eight dorms in this building. Buildings Dorm 1986 2 18 18 36 55.4 x 26.6 x 12.5 2 1 3 1 3 *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. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (08/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S 501-502 Building 500 503- Dorm 2001 6 20 20 120 48.5 x 30 x 9 2 1 2 1 2 508 Note: (23-24) Building 500 is currently under renovation and not occupied. 2025 inspection, not occupied. Building 600 Building Dorm 1986 2 20 20 40 55.4 x 26.6 x 12.5 2 1 3 1 3 601-602 55.4” x 26.6 x 603 - 605 Dorm 1986 2 26 20 60 2 1 3 1 3 12.5 606 Dorn 1986 1 30 20 60 55.4 x26.6 x 12.5 2 1 3 1 3 607 Dorm 1869 1 29 20 29 55.4x 26.6 x 12.5 2 1 3 1 3 Note: One ADA shower and water closet in each dormitory. *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. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correctional Ctr II CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (08/05) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008 BSCC Code: 3190 FACILITY NAME: John Latorraca Correctional Center FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: X 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: Other:1986 Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 05/13/25 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) (23-24) Only female booking is conducted at this facility. Male Inmates are transferred Contains a weapons locker outside the security X from the Main Jail to this facility. perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending X booking Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” X 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X Shower room available 2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X 2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running X water for staff use. Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates X Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear X ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all X inmates Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking X fountain as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less X Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and X has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet X 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all X inmates Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and X drinking fountains as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) X 01: Name change to “sobering cell.” Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear X ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and X drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X Padding on floor X 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of X the facility Safety Cell (2.5) Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate X Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the X floor, with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls X Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, X inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X provide a view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from X the bottom of the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible X to inmate occupant. Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and X drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not X required in Type I facilities.) Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 1994 standards. X Maximum capacity of two inmates 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X facilities Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a X minimum width of 6 feet Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and X drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat X not required in Type I facilities.) Dormitories (2.8) Dorms are 55.4’ x 26.6’ (triple bunks). RC is (Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk set at 20 inmates per dorm. requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive Dormitories were originally constructed to standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language, house Weekender inmates (Type IV Facility), but did not change the calculations.) a low-custody, low-risk type of inmate. Sometime during the 1990’s the facility was Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per changed into a Type II facility, and no inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of upgrade to detentions-grade housing area, or floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at X fixtures were completed, and triple bunks least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight foot were placed in most dorms. clear ceiling height required. (To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.) Designed for no fewer than 4 and no more than 64 X inmates Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and drinking fountains as specified by these X regulations Provide storage space for each inmate's personal X items (NA Type I) Dayrooms (2.9) (Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.) X Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms 2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to X access at a given time and are the least restrictive standard.) Exercise Area (2.10) Prior to the 2008-2010 inspection, a lighted, paved, and fenced exercise yard was Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X constructed. must have a recreation area or provide community access to one. Clear height of 15 feet X 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated 1963 standards. Minimum of 30’ x 50’ x 15’. inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided X by number of one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required surface area. 2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and The JLCC constructed two outdoor drinking fountain recreational areas in 2010-12, and these exercise areas do not comply with Title 24, Section 1231.2.10 (20-22). Arrangements are X made to escort inmates to restroom facilities when in need. However, the agency is in the midst of a construction project, and the plans identify space for a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain. Provides adequate security X Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I) There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the X needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of applicability to Type IV.) Medical Examination Room (2.12) There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or X more inmates. 2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health care. Located within the security area and provide for X privacy of inmates Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no X single dimension less than 7 feet Provide hot and cold running water 2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X medical procedures are provided 2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies X Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13) X There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216). Medical Care Housing (2.14) (25-26) Medical beds in 302. Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility X program indicates special medical care housing is needed. Housing is located within the security area, accessible to both male and female inmates, but not in the living X area of either. Provides lockable storage area for medical X instruments 2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed X to the community standard. Hare Care Space (2.15) X Space and equipment are available. 2-99: Requirement deleted. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I) X Inmates can purchase specified items. There is secure storage for commissary stock. 01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to X circumstances when commissary supplies are kept within the security perimeter. Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I) Inmates receive their meals in their housing areas. X There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for each inmate being fed. Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or showers, without an appropriate visual barrier. X 2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins Visiting Space (2.18) X There is sufficient visiting area. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located within the security area (Type II only). A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and X Types I, III & IV. Storage Room (2.21) One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, X institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. (Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.) 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) (Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities regardless of security level.) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option and references to X electronic surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators or points in security perimeter were deleted. 08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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, capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Central control requirement deleted. Laundry Facilities (2.23) X Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying personal laundry. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and X maintaining fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) There is at least one suitably furnished confidential interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 X or more inmates. 2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on- site health care Located in the security area, accessible by both male X and female inmates Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no X single dimension less than 6 feet Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) X Available and provides for confidentiality 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) (20-22) Most of the dorm units were built with porcelain toilets/urinals installed. Many were Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being broken and in need of repair/replacement. able to visual supervise; one is provided in every (25-26) The agency is amid a massive single and double occupancy cell and at the following construction project where this is to be ratio elsewhere: addressed. The agency is noncompliant when the 1:10 ratio is exceeded. On the day 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); of inspection, the ratio was not exceeded. 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; X 1:16 in holding cells; 1:20 in exercise areas; and, Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio. 2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas. Privacy requirement deleted. See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions. Wash basins (3.2) (20-22) Most of the dorm units were built with Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is porcelain wash basins installed. Many were provided in every single and double occupancy cell broken and in need of repair/replacement. and at the following ratio elsewhere: None in the exercise area. (25-26) The 1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001); agency is amid a massive construction 1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells; project where this is to be addressed. The X agency is noncompliant when the 1:10 ratio is 1:20 in exercise areas; and, exceeded. On the day of inspection, the ratio Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio. was not exceeded. 2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms X 2-99: One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas. The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on X the water outlet. 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) (20-22) Many of the dorm unit shower heads were broken and in need of Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or repair/replacement. (25-26) The agency is tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and amid a massive construction project where constructed of materials that are impervious to water X this is to be addressed. The agency is and soap so that they may be easily cleaned. noncompliant when the ratio exceeds 1:20. 2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower On the day of inspection, the ratio was not areas must provide modesty for inmates, with exceeded. staff ability to supervise. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Beds/Bunks (3.5) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type X or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Must have a solid bottom. Lighting (3.6) Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is X sufficient for purposes of supervision. Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design in areas higher than minimum security. Windows (3.7) In housing areas higher than minimum security, X windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in on dimension. Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and X everything on them are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or X laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams. Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) X A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is provided near each wash basin. Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks are provided wherever feasible. X 2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type X 2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are X provided per inmate. 2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I) X A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy cells. 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Weapons Locker (3.12) (NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities) A secure weapons locker is located outside the X security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys. 08: “No weapons are brought into the security area” deleted from the regulation. Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific X requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 3190 Merced SHRF John Latorraca Correction Ctr II CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - A383 PHY Type 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09)