BSCC
Mono County Jail (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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October 15, 2024
Ingrid Braun, Sheriff-Coroner
Mono County Sheriff’s Department
49 Bryant Street
Bridgeport, CA 93517
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MONO COUNTY JAIL FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Braun:
A Targeted Inspection of the Mono County Sheriff's Department has been completed. A
pre-inspection briefing was held on Friday, June 28, 2024, and the following facility was
inspected on September 11, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Mono County Jail 3250 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 the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards.
§ 1027.5 Safety Checks:
Safety checks were conducted in excess of 60 minutes from the previous safety
check.
§ 1027.5 Safety Checks:
Staff documented safety checks in exact 60-minute intervals.
§ 1046. Death in Custody:
Agency policy does not state the initial review report shall contain the demographic
and location information as specified in the regulation.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
Ingrid Braun
Sheriff-Coroner
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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing was held with your staff immediately following the onsite inspection on
Wednesday, September 11, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and
discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations.
An Initial Inspection Report outlining the identified areas of noncompliance was provided
to your staff on September 24, 2024.
A CAP that addresses each outstanding item of noncompliance is due to the Board of
State and Community Corrections (BSCC) no later than October 23, 2024.
* * *
Please email me at jill.farris@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4325 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JILL FARRIS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Mono County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Mono County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Mono County*
County Administrator, Mono County*
Chad Casanova, Sergeant, Mono County Sheriff’s Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3250 Mono County Jail II Targeted LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3270
FACILITY NAME: Mono County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Hansen & Sergeant Casanova
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504 Safety Checks
“…all correctional staff shall conduct safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement checks on all incarcerated persons, at a
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that frequency determined by custody status,
include, but are not limited to, the following: housing classification, and applicable state
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- law.
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held (c) Safety checks shall be done by personal
and housed in the facility. observation of the correctional deputy and
shall be sufficient to determine whether the
incarcerated person is experiencing any
stress or trauma.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse “(a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least
between safety checks. once every 60 minutes and more frequently if
necessary.”
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs dated between May, June,
and August 2024 and found safety checks
☐ ☒ ☐
exceeded 60 minutes from the previous
check; therefore, the facility is noncompliant
with this regulation. During the onsite
inspection, BSCC staff provided technical
assistance and best practices
recommendations to address this area of
noncompliance.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 512 Use of Restraints
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 518 Safety and Sobering Cells
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations.
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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(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied “(b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an
intervals. irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict when the
checks will occur.”
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety check logs between May, June, and
August 2024, and found facility staff
☐ ☒ ☐
conducted numerous safety checks in exact
60-minute intervals from the previous safety
check; therefore, the facility is noncompliant
with this regulation. During the onsite
inspection, BSCC staff provided technical
assistance and best practices
recommendations to address this area of
noncompliance.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: “All safety checks shall be documented.”
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred; “(a) The actual time when each safety check
occurred.”
(2) the location where each individual safety check “(b) The location where each safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, number.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff “(c) Initials or member identification number of
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s). staff who completed the safety check.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are “Safety check documentation shall be
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the
facility manager, including methods of mitigating Jail Commander or supervisor. The review
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely shall include any noted inconsistent
completion of, safety checks. documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks.”
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
reviewed supervisor log reviews between
August and September 2024 and determined
compliance with this regulation. The shift
supervisor reviews safety check logs at the
end of every week.
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 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
fire department to be included as part of the policy and 402.4 Fire Prevention Equipment
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); “All required fire alarms, sprinklers, and
detection devices shall be in good working
order at all times.”
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 402.7 Inspections
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
“The Office shall be inspected by an
appointed staff member who is qualified to
perform fire and safety inspections on a
monthly basis to ensure that fire safety
☒ ☐ ☐
standards are maintained.”
BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention
inspections conducted by facility staff going
back one year for compliance with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and BSCC staff reviewed the Mammoth Lakes
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Fire Protection District inspection of the facility
inspections at least once every two years; dated April 20, 2023. The report noted minor
deficiencies that were addressed.
☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, Summit Fire & Security granted
a Fire Suppression Inspection Certificate
dated June 11, 2024. The facility is in
compliance with this regulation.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, Evacuation route maps are posted in the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402.8 Emergency Housing of Incarcerated
people in the case of fire. Persons
“The Jail Commander or the authorized
designee shall develop a plan for the
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency housing of incarcerated persons
in the event of a fire.”
Facility staff would contact neighboring
agencies for emergency housing if needed.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
515.3 Mandatory Reporting
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death “All in-custody deaths shall be reported within
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting requirements of Government Code section 10 days of the death to the state Attorney
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of General's office, in accordance with reporting
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC guidelines and statutory requirements
within 10 days of an in-custody death. (Government Code § 12525).”
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 515 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a “The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of team of qualified staff to conduct an
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall administrative review of every in-custody
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or death. At a minimum, the review team should
designee, the health administrator, the responsible include the following (15 CCR 1046(a); 15
physician and other health care, and supervision staff CCR 1030): (a) Sheriff and/or the Jail
who are relevant to the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander, (b) County Counsel, (c) District
Attorney, (d) Investigative staff, (e)
Responsible Physician, qualified health care
professionals, supervisors, or other staff who
are relevant to the incident.”
“The in-custody death review should be
initiated as soon as practicable but no later
than 30 days after the incident.”
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the “The team should review the appropriateness
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to of clinical care, determine whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are
identify issues that require further study. warranted, and identify issues that require
further study.”
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the
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 Agency policy does not state the initial review
information: report shall contain the demographic and
(1) Demographic information location information as specified in this
(A) Full name of the decedent regulation; therefore, they are noncompliant
(B) Date of birth with this regulation.
(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
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.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 518 Safety and Sobering Cells
518.1.1 Definitions
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of “Sobering Cell – A holding cell designed to
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety minimize the risk of injury by falling or
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial
sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated
persons who are a threat to their own safety
☒ ☐ ☐
or the safety of others as a result of being
intoxicated from any substance, and who
require a protected environment to prevent
injury or victimization by other incarcerated
persons.”
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 518.3 Sobering Cell Procedures
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. “(d) Incarcerated persons will be removed
☒ ☐ ☐ from the sobering cell when they no longer
pose a threat to their own safety and the
safety of others and are able to continue the
booking process.”
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over “(c) Qualified health care professionals shall
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody assess the medical condition of the
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent incarcerated person in the sobering cell at
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ least every six hours. Only incarcerated
regulations. persons who continue to need the protective
housing of a sobering cell will continue to be
detained in such housing.”
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must “(c) Qualified health care professionals shall
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. assess the medical condition of the
incarcerated person in the sobering cell at
least every six hours.”
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency can call Emergency Medical
Technicians for evaluation if medical staff is
not on duty within the facility.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in “(b) A safety check consisting of direct visual
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every observation that is sufficient to assess the
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person's well-being and
behavior shall occur at least once every 30
minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual
observation of the incarcerated person by
staff shall be documented.”
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
sobering cell observation logs dated between
☒ ☐ ☐ December 2023 and July 2024 and found the
facility staff conducted the majority of safety
checks no less than every half hour for
compliance with this regulation.
BSCC staff found one staff member
conducting 60-minute safety checks. Due to
the infrequency of Sobering Cell placements,
BSCC recognizes this could be a training
issue and offered technical assistance and
best practices information.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the “This policy establishes guidelines for the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement application, supervisory oversight, and
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restrictions on the use of restraints on persons
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which incarcerated in this facility. This policy shall
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated apply to the use of specific types of restraints,
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this such as four/five-point restraints, restraint
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, chairs, ambulatory restraints, and similar
or other restraint devices when used to restrain ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint systems, as well as all other
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility restraints, including handcuffs, waist chains,
manager may delegate authority to place an and leg irons when such restraints are used
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health to restrain any incarcerated person for
care staff. prolonged periods.”
The facility staff have not used restraints as
defined in these regulations in the last twelve
months. Compliance is determined through
policy review.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 512.7 Availability of CPR Equipment
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; 512.8 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.6 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.5 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
following requirements:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment (a) “Restraints shall not be used as
or as a substitute for treatment. punishment…”
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on “Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs,
incarcerated people who display behavior which shall only be used on an incarcerated person
results in the destruction of property or reveal an when it reasonably appears necessary to
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. overcome resistance, prevent escape, or
☒ ☐ ☐
bring an incident under control, thereby
preventing injury to the incarcerated person or
others, or eliminating the possibility of
property damage.”
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less “Restraints shall never be used for retaliation
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- or as punishment. Restraints shall not be
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are utilized any longer than is reasonably
deemed ineffective. necessary to control the incarcerated person.
Restraints are to be applied only when less
☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive methods, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted
and are deemed ineffective in controlling the
dangerous behavior of an incarcerated
person.”
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in “Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
restraints only with the approval of the facility use of restraints on any incarcerated person.
manager, the facility watch commander, or Whenever feasible, the use of restraints, other
responsible health care staff; continued retention than routine use during transfer, shall require
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. the approval of the Supervisor prior to
application. In instances where prior approval
is not feasible, the Supervisor shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ apprised of the use of restraints as soon as
practicable.”
“(g) The specific reasons for the continued
need for restraints shall be reviewed,
documented, and approved by the Jail
Commander or the Supervisor at least every
hour.”
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be “(h) Continuous direct visual observation shall
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ be maintained until a medical opinion can be
obtained.”
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention “(i) Within one hour of placement in restraints,
shall be secured within one hour from the time of a qualified health care professional shall
placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ document an opinion regarding the placement
and retention of the restraints.”
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within “The medical staff shall be called to observe
four hours of placement. the application of the restraints, when
feasible, prior to the application or as soon as
☒ ☐ ☐
practicable after the application, and to check
the incarcerated person for adequate
circulation.”
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be “Staff members shall conduct continuous
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure direct face-to-face observation at least twice
that the restraints are properly employed, and to every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated check the incarcerated person's physical well-
person. Such observation shall be documented. being and behavior. Restraints shall be
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ checked to verify the correct application and
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area to ensure they do not compromise circulation.
which makes provisions to protect the person from All checks shall be documented, with the
abuse. actual time recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of the
incarcerated person's behavior.”
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in “(k) As soon as practicable, but within eight
consultation with responsible health care staff hours of placement in restraints, the
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be incarcerated person must be evaluated by a
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the mental health professional to assess whether
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further the incarcerated person needs immediate
evaluation. and/or long-term mental health treatment. If
☒ ☐ ☐ the Jail Commander, or the authorized
designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff, determines that the
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 “(I) Where applicable, the Jail Commander
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended shall use the restraint device manufacturer's
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement. recommended maximum time limits for
placement.”
(11) All events and information related to the “The use of restraints for purposes other than
placement in restraints shall be documented and for the controlled movement or transportation
shall be video recorded unless exigent of an incarcerated person shall be
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documented on appropriate logs and shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for video recorded unless exigent circumstances
placement; person authorizing placement; names of prevent staff from doing so.”
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 1003 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall “The Jail Commander or the authorized
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum designee shall be responsible for ensuring
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of there is sufficient secure space allocated for
seven days to include: physical exercise and out-of-cell time, and
☒ ☐ ☐ that a schedule is developed to ensure
accessibility to both activities for all
incarcerated persons.”
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
exercise and out-of-cell time logs and
determined compliance with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and “At least three hours per week of exercise
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities shall be provided…”
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. “…at least seven hours of out-of-cell time
☒ ☐ ☐ distributed over a period of seven days for
recreation.”
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Policies shall include reasonable and necessary 1003.5 Security and Supervision
procedures to ensure safety and security.
“The supervising staff may terminate the
exercise or out of cell time period and escort
☒ ☐ ☐
back to the housing unit any incarcerated
person who continues to act in an aggressive
or disorderly manner after being ordered to
stop by the staff.”
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3250
FACILITY: Mono County Jail TYPE: II RC: 48
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: September 11, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking
1 Holding 1980 1 (8) (8) 12.4’ x 6.9’ x 12.2’ - - - - -
Note: Bench is 12’03”.
Observe 1 Sobering 1980 1 (6) (6) 16.3’ x 6.9’ x 12’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: This cell has padding.
Observe 2 Sobering 1994 1 (2) (2) 9’ x 8’ x 12’ 1 - 1 1 -
Note: This cell has padding.
Housing
Iso 1 Double 1994 1 2 2 2 16.6’ x 8.3’ x 11.9’ 1 - 1 1 1
Iso 2 Double 1994 1 2 2 2 16.6’ x 8.3’ x 11.8’ 1 - 1 1 1
Note: These two cells have their own shower/toilet.
A Block Double 1994 8 2 2 16 11.7’ x 6.8’ x 12.5’ 1 - 1 1 1
Note: Maximum security, dayroom: 59’ x 13.6’ x 12.3’
B Block Dorm 1994 1 10 10 10 26.6’ x 14.6’ x 11.9’ 1 - 1 1 1
C Block Dorm 1994 1 10 10 10 26.6’ x 14.6’ x 11.9’ 1 - 1 1 1
Note: B & C are medium security and share dayroom: 29.7’ X 24.1’ X 11.8’.
D Block Dorm 1980 1 4 4 4 27’ x 155.8’ x 11.8’ 1 - 1 1 1
Note: This module houses females.
Incarcerated Worker Dorm
E Block Dorm 1994 1 4 4 4 16.’8 x 11.8’ x 11.8’ 1 - 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1980 & 1994
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 3250
FACILITY NAME: Mono County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1980 1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: September 11, 2024
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
0B
X
25B
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X Accessible in the medical exam room, not in
Water fountain accessible X the cell.
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible
X
Weapons Locker (3.12)
1B
External to the security area and equipped with X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates
by staff X
Sobering Cell (2.4) Two (2) sobering cells. The agency uses
2B
X these cells as observation cells when
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate needed.
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to Modesty partition in place.
X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor Observation Cell 1 was completed in 1980.
X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Accessible in the medical exam room.
3B
X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
4B
X
Available for inmate valuables
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Telephone (2.1)
5B
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) The facility does not have a safety cell. The
6B
X remainder of the regulation is deleted from
this form.
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
7B
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 ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not Bunks secured.
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986
X
standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) Deleted in 1986 standards. Approved
8B
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells dormitories.
X
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 100 square feet X
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking
X
fountain
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items X
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229)
9B
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
X
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities
and workers in Type I and II facilities
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a
X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
X
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
10B
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) X
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Dormitories (2.8)
11B
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
X
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 X
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
X
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items X
Dayrooms (2.9)
12B
X
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in
front of cells-rooms
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
X
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X Drinking cups are issued.
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
X
facilities
Shower (3.4)
X
Available on a ratio of 1:16
Lighting (3.6)
13B
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level
and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to
exceed 5 foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5)
14B
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
15B
A comfortable living environment is maintained X
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
X
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
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Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17) In dayroom.
16B
X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining X
Visiting (2.18) In-person visiting with a barrier.
17B
X No contact or video visitation.
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates X
Attorney Interviews (2.26) Confidential contact visitation for attorney-
18B
client consultation.
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
19B
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
X
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
20B
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop X
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
21B
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, X
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV
(2.22)
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
and programs or activity areas X
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
22B
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
23B
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15) X
24B
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
(Deleted 2/99))
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Canteen (2.16) Operated by Jail Staff.
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities X
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