BSCC
Modoc Sheriff's Dept (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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September 5, 2024
Williams "Tex" Dowdy, Sheriff
Modoc County Sheriff's Office
PO Drawer 460
Alturas, CA 96101
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, MODOC
COUNTY JAIL FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Dowdy:
The 2024 Targeted Inspection of the Modoc County Sheriff's Department has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, and the
following facility was inspected on August 13, 2024. Warner dorm was not inspected due
to being unoccupied for a remodel project.
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Modoc County Jail 3220 II
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Three items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards.
§ 1231.2.4 Sobering cell
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff determined the washbasin and drinking fountain
are noncompliant due to not having running water.
Facility staff provides water to people placed in the sobering cell.
§ 1231.2.5 Safety cell
During the Targeted Inspection, BSCC staff determined the safety cell is noncompliant
due to the toilet being nonoperational. Staff use a bucket of water to flush the toilet when
needed.
Tex Dowdy
Sheriff
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§ 1231.2.6 Single-occupancy cells
During the Targeted Inspection, BSCC staff determined the Main Tank is noncompliant
with this regulation due to minimal water pressure or nonoperational washbasins in all
cells.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024; BSCC staff
reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report on August 16, 2024, for
noncompliance items found during the inspection. Your agency provided BSCC staff with
a CAP addressing these issues on September 13, 2024. We will respond to the CAP
under a separate cover letter.
* * *
Please email me at steven.wicklander@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-5967 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
STEVEN WICKLANDER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Modoc County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Modoc County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Modoc County*
County Administrator, Modoc County*
J. Winkle, Sergeant, Modoc County Sheriff's Office (Electronic Copy)
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3220 Modoc Sheriff’s Department II Targeted LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3220
FACILITY NAME: Modoc County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Winkle
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/13/2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
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 504 Safety Checks
between safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
check documentation from June 2024 through
July 2024. During the documentation review,
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff determined that the agency
complies with this regulation.
When cells or housing areas are empty, the
staff makes notations on the log.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 504 Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 520 Safety and Sobering Cells
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 504 Safety Checks
intervals.
☒ ☐ ☐ The agency's documentation indicates that
safety checks are performed at irregular and
diverse intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504 Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency’s safety check logs annotated the
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety areas, times, and persons conducting the
check occurred; safety check.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(2) the location where each individual safety check 504 Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 504 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 504 Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ The jail commander and the Sheriff of Modoc
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely County review and sign the daily safety check
completion of, safety checks. logs.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 400 Facility Emergencies
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 400 Facility Emergencies
fire department to be included as part of the policy and 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire life
with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspection log and confirmed that
the agency is compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 400 Facility Emergencies
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
Date: 5/30/2024
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
404 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 400 Facility Emergencies
people in the case of fire. 404 Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Agency would evacuate to Lassen and
Shasta Counties.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 517 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
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
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.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to 517.5 In-Custody Death Review
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study. The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a
team of qualified staff to conduct an
administrative review of every in-custody
death. At a minimum, the review team should
☒ ☐ ☐
include the following (15 CCR 1046(a); 15
CCR 1030):
(a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander
(b) County Counsel
(c) District Attorney
(d) Investigative staff
(e) Responsible Physician, qualified health
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
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 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including
names and roles) involved in the reporting of the
death or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a 517 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding Juveniles are not held at this facility.
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 520.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
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A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 520.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering
☒ ☐ ☐ cell placement reports, logs, and the agency's
policy. During the review, BSCC staff
determined the agency complies with this
regulation.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 520.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
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 520.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 19
sobering cell placement reports, logs, and the
☒ ☐ ☐
agency's policy. During the review, BSCC
staff noted that all placements were held for
less than eight hours and determined the
agency complies with this regulation.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in 520.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed ten sobering cell
placement reports from March through July
2024. After the documentation review, BSCC
staff determined that the agency was
☒ ☐ ☐ compliant with this regulation. However, two
of the ten reports were noncompliant with
safety checks.
BSCC provided technical assistance by
recommending that the agency review its
sobering cell policy with all staff.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of Force
513 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints defined by this regulation are not
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint used at this facility.
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:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☐ ☐ ☒
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
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
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☐ ☐ ☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☐ ☐ ☒
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
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.
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(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
Orientation Manual
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of interviewed multiple incarcerated people
seven days to include: about access to the recreation yard and out-
of-cell time. During the interviews, the people
☒ ☐ ☐
stated they are offered daily access to the
recreation yard. The agency also documents
the recreation yard access in their computer
system.
BSCC staff determined the agency complies
with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 3220
FACILITY NAME: Modoc County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: Post 4/73: X OTHER: 1988, 1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/13/2024
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2) There is a booking room area. If additional
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ space is required, the agency uses the
secure side of the visitation room.
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) The weapons locker is located in the
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ sallyport, outside of the secure area of the jail.
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4)
01: Name change to "sobering cell"
☒ ☐ ☐
Limited to no more than 15 inmates
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain toilet A toilet, washbasin, and drinking fountain are
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: 1:8 ratio available when requested.
Contain washbasin 4-73: Washbasins provide cold water
4-73: 1:8 ratio
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
determined the washbasin and drinking
☐ ☒ ☐ fountain are noncompliant due to not having
running water.
Facility staff provides water to people placed
in the sobering cell.
Contain drinking fountain See above.
☐ ☒ ☐
Adequate visual observation ☒ ☐ ☐
Padding recommended Padded floor, walls and partition.
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Padding required
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available in booking/reception
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
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Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) 1973 standards only required 43 sqft for each
Maximum capacity of one inmate. Single Occupancy Cell. Most cells are
equipped with two bunks; square footage
insufficient for double-occupancy. Your
☒ ☐ ☐ agency is considered noncompliant when you
place two people in these cells.
The facility routinely houses fewer persons
incarcerated than their rated capacity.
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and
height of 8 feet
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height
of 8 feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet
Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain 4-73: 1 in each single or multi-occupancy cell
BSCC staff conducted a follow-up inspection
for water in the washbasins of C, D, E, and F
tanks (seven cells total) that were minimally
or nonoperational during the comprehensive
inspection in 2023 and follow-up inspections.
During the Targeted Inspection, the fixtures
still remain noncompliant. The agency has
ordered new combo units to replace the
current ones installed.
☐ ☒ ☐
During the Targeted Inspection, BSCC staff
determined the Main Tank is noncompliant
with this regulation due to minimal water
pressure or nonoperational washbasins in all
cells.
The agency has placed portable water
containers in all housing models of the facility
for people to use until the issues are
corrected.
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard
☒ ☐ ☐
30" X 76" mattress
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) There are no cells of this type in the facility.
A capacity of more than 2 persons ☐ ☐ ☒ The remainder of the regulation was deleted
from this checklist.
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
Safety Cells (2.5)
☒ ☐ ☐
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and
height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) During the Targeted Inspection, BSCC staff
determined the safety cell is noncompliant
☐ ☒ ☐ due to the toilet being nonoperational. Staff
use a bucket of water to flush the toilet when
needed.
Equipped with solid security door and view panel ☒ ☐ ☐
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Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light
☒ ☐ ☐
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8)
Capacity of 4-50 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate Cascade, Warner, and Sierra dormitories
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ have a rated capacity of 10.
A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio Toilets and washbasins allow for a maximum
☒ ☐ ☐
of 16.
4-73: Drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Showers (3.4) 4-73: 1:16 ratio
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio 1994: Multi occupancy cells/dorms
Lighting (3.6)
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good
☒ ☐ ☐
supervision
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
☒ ☐ ☐
through an adequate heating and cooling
system
Dayrooms (2.9) Sufficient space (dorm and dayroom) for 10.
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and Dorms are rated using 1994 physical plant
dormitories standards.
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in
Type II and III facilities and inmate workers in
Type I
Exercise Area (2.10)
Available in Type II and III facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) A room used for programming is located
Available in Type II and III facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ adjacent to the dormitories.
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs
Dining Facilities (2.17) Persons incarcerated eat in their assigned
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100 dayrooms.
persons or more) ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the
same room or not in view of inmates dining
Visiting (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
☐ ☐ ☒
facilities
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐
sink
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Storage Space (2.21)
☒ ☐ ☐
Adequate space available
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) .
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of ☒ ☐ ☐
alerting staff in a central control
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6]
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required
Emergency Power (2.24)
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 3220
FACILITY: Modoc County Jail TYPE: II RC: 43
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Steven Wicklander DATE: 8/13/2024
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
Booking
Holding 1973 1 - (2) (2) 6.2' x 5.5' - - - - -
Notes: Contains 4' bench, seating limits capacity; toilet facilities accessible; room functions as a booking enclosure.
Sobering 1973 1 - (4) (4) 6.3' x 9.8' x 8.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Safety 1988 1 - (1) (1) 8.3' x 6.6' 1 - - - -
Notes: Irregular shaped cell; approximate square footage of 52.48.
Main BLOCK (A & B)
Single 1973 6 2 1 6 7.0' x 8.5' x 8.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: The housing unit consists of a central dayroom with six cells (three on each side); there is a shower in the dayroom,
as well as a toilet and washbasin. There are two picnic-style tables in dayroom, TV, and phone. Each cell has two bunks, 2
storage units, and combo unit. Dayroom areas are 24.25' x 14.75' x 9' = 357 sq. ft.; phone in dayroom.
C-BLOCK
Single 1973 2 2 1 2 7.0' x 8.5' x 8.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Dayrooms are 15.25' x 9.5' x 9.0'; shower in dayroom; phone in dayroom.
D-BLOCK
Single 1973 2 2 1 2 7.0' x 8.5' x 8.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Dayrooms are 15.25' x 9.5' x 9.0'; shower in dayroom; phone in dayroom.
E-BLOCK
Single 1973 2 2 1 2 7.0' x 9.5' x 8.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Dayrooms are 14.25' x 6' x 8'; shower in dayroom; phone in dayroom.
F-BLOCK
Single 1973 1 1 1 1 7.0' x 9.5' x 8.0' 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Dayrooms are 14.25' x 6' x 8'; shower in dayroom; used as segregation or discipline cell; prior LASE listed 2 cells.
Original unit had two cells; however, one was lost in the creation of the safety cell. Phone in dayroom.
2016-2018 inspection – LASE changed to reflect the second bunk was removed from this single occupancy cell.
Cascade Dorm 1994 1 8 10 10 See notes 2 - 2 1 2
Warner Dorm 1994 1 8 10 10 See notes 2 - 2 1 2
Sierra Dorm 1994 1 7 10 10 See notes 2 - 2 1 2
Notes: Dorms are irregularly shaped with a total of 731 sq. ft. each – combined dayroom and dorm space. Furnishings are
adequate for rated capacity. Seating for 16 in Cascade and Sierra dorms, and 12 in Warner. Dorms were reevaluated for
rated capacity under 1994 standards based on double bunks 05/16/95.
2016-2018 inspection – LASE changed to reflect that eight (of 16) bunks were removed from each dormitory.
2018-2020 inspection – LASE changed to reflect one bunk was removed from each dormitory. It does not change the rated
capacity.
2020-2022 inspection – LASE changed to reflect only eight bunks in these three dormitories.
*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.
3220 Modoc County Jail PHY 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98)