Monterey County Jail (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

February 10, 2025 Tina M. Nieto, Sheriff-Coroner Monterey County Sheriff’s Office 1414 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MONTEREY COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY Dear Sheriff Nieto: A Targeted Inspection of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Friday, September 27, 2024, and the following facility was inspected on Thursday, November 14, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Monterey County Jail 3280 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. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. 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 Thursday, November 14, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at rob.gardner@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 846-4604 if you have any questions. Tina M. Nieto Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 Sincerely, ROBERT GARDNER Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Monterey County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Monterey County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Monterey County* County Administrator, Monterey County* Captain Rebecca Smith, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3280 Monterey Sheriff’s Office II Targeted LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3280 FACILITY NAME: Monterey County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Rebecca Smith, Commander Veronica Olguin, Commander Olivo Guerrero, Commander Brandon Smith FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: November 14, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 504 Inmate Safety Checks (MCSO Custody Manual/Lexipol 12-30-22) The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff observed several safety checks include, but are not limited to, the following: taking place and found the staff was attentive ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- and timely with their checks. 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 Policy 504.3 (a) between safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check logs between August and September ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024 and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. Safety checks were conducted within 60 minutes of the previous check and at random intervals. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Policy 518.4 (b) Sobering Cell Procedures cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐ of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Policy 504.3 (b) intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Policy 504 Inmate Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Policy 518 Safety and Sobering Cell Documentation shall include: Policy 512 Use of Restraints (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; BSCC staff has reviewed a sampling of safety check logs between August and September ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024. All checks are being completed at random intervals and in accordance with this section. The agency’s documentation is compliant with all three requirements of this regulation. 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. 3280 Monterey County Jail 23-24 Targeted Page 1 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check Policy 504 Inmate Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Policy 518 Safety and Sobering Cell number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 512 Use of Restraints (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Policy 504 Inmate Safety Checks who completed the safety check(s). Policy 518 Safety and Sobering Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 512 Use of Restraints (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Policy 518.3(c) Safety Cell Procedures, reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Safety Check Log Review facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff completion of, safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ observed the multiple levels of review and documentation that occur for routine Safety checks, Safety Cell placements, and Sobering cells. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Policy 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 Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Preplanning 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 Policy 402.7 Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; BSCC reviewed monthly fire prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections for the last two years and determined the agency is compliant. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy 402.3(c) Fire Suppression Preplanning Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, Policy 402.3(e) Fire Suppression Preplanning ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Policy 402.3(f) Fire Suppression Preplanning people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Policy 515 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. 3280 Monterey County Jail 23-24 Targeted Page 2 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths health administrator, shall develop written policy and Policy 515.5 In-Custody Death Review 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 Policy 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Policy 515.5 In-Custody Death Review policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Policy 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths initial review report of every in-custody death to the Policy 515.5 In-Custody Death Review 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 Policy 515 Reporting In-Custody Deaths information: Policy 515.5 In-Custody Death Review (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 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. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Policy 518 Safety and Sobering Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of Sobering 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ Cell placement records dated between incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety August and September 2024 and found the or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. documentation sufficient to justify placement and retention in the cells. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as Policy 518.4(c) Sobering Cell Procedures soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. 3280 Monterey County Jail 23-24 Targeted Page 3 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over Policy 518.4(c) 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 Policy 518.4(c) Sobering Cell Procedures receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in Policy 518.4(b) Sobering Cell Procedures the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of Sobering Cell placement records dated between August and September 2024 and found the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency in compliance with this regulation. Both medical and sworn staff conducted intermittent direct visual observations within the required timeframe. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Policy 512 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Devices as defined are infrequently responsible physician, shall develop and implement used at this facility. There were only three written policies and procedures for the use of restraint documented uses of restraint devices in the devices. Restraint devices include any devices which 12 months preceding the inspection. These immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated incidents were well-documented and the logs person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☒ ☐ ☐ and checks were compliant within the section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, requirements of this section. 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: Policy 512 Use of Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; Policy 512.1 Purpose and Scope ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Policy 512 Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; Policy 512.1 Purpose and Scope availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 512.6 Availability of CPR Equipment equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) exercising of extremities. Policy 512 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Policy 512.2 Use of Restraints - Policy 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 Policy 512.2 Use of Restraints - Policy incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 3280 Monterey County Jail 23-24 Targeted Page 4 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Policy 512.2 Use of Restraints – Policy restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Policy 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control 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 Policy 512 Use of Restraints maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Policy 512.3(h) Use of Restraints – Control shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Policy 512.3(i) Use of Restraints – Control four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 512.3(j) Use of Restraints – Control 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 Policy 512 Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Policy 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control 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 Policy 512 Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Policy 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Policy 512 Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Policy 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control 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. 3280 Monterey County Jail 23-24 Targeted Page 5 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME Policy 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of dayroom develop written policies and procedures for a minimum and yard schedules for individuals in of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of administrative separation, protective custody, seven days to include: special housing, and mainline housing and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Depending on the classification, cell(s) were allowed access to the dayroom twice a day for 30-90 minutes. Weather permitting, individuals were allowed access to the recreation yard for anywhere between two and five hours once and twice a week. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and Policy 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation Policy 1004.2 Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Policy 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 1004.4 Access to Recreation Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Policy 1004 Inmate Exercise and Recreation procedures to ensure safety and security. Policy 1004.5 Security and Supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ 3280 Monterey County Jail 23-24 Targeted Page 6 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 07.01.24 ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019 BSCC Code: 3280 FACILITY NAME: Monterey County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: 2005: ☐ 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: ☒ 2019: 1991: ☒ 1980: ☒ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: November 14, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have ☒ the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR ROOM ☒ A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ and ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☒ ☐ inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR ROOM A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐ to the user; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section ☒ 1231.3; and, ☐ ☐ 8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion ☒ ☐ ☐ of the facility. 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL There are two safety cells in this facility. Both safety cells are serviceable and meet all Title A safety cell shall: 24 requirements for safety cell placement and 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ use. ☐ ☐ floor area with no one floor dimension being less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, ☒ the controls for which must be located outside of ☐ ☐ the cell; 4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the ☒ inmate occupant, control of which is located outside ☐ ☐ of the cell; 6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24 ☒ inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☐ ☐ the entire room; 7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor; and, 8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be ☒ inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS ☒ Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate; 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and ☐ ☐ seat. 1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS ☒ Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities; 3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐ mm); 4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and seat as specified in Section 1231.3. ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk and ☐ ☐ seat. 1231.2.8 DORMITORIES Dormitories shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm); 2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no ☒ fewer than four inmates; ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets separate from the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐ in Section 1231.3; and 4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐ occupant. 1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ maximum number of inmates; ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as ☒ specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III facilities (except those housed in special-use cells) and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom space as described in this section may be a part of ☒ a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☐ ☐ segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by the square footage required for the dayroom. 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ number of square feet of surface area will be computed by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the number of one-hour exercise periods per day. The exercise area must contain or provide free access to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ provided in Section 1231.3. There must be at least one exercise area of not less than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall ☒ facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☐ ☐ level of custody. Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area ☒ or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ All housing located in the “Block Area” have MULTIPURPOSE SPACE dedicated programming space. An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐ do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE This is a secured area outside of inmate housing. Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING ☒ There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐ and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates. When the program statement for a Type II or Type III facility indicates that medical care housing is needed, such housing must provide lockable storage space for ☒ medical instruments and must be located within the ☐ ☐ security area of the facility accessible to both female and male inmates, but not in the living area of either. The medical care housing unit shall be designed in ☒ consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐ Medical/mental health areas may contain other than ☒ single occupancy cells. ☐ ☐ If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned, they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐ standards. 1231.2.16 COMMISSARY In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books, newspapers and magazines, etc.). An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Dining occurs within each housing area. In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐ dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups of inmates to dine together. Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐ barrier. Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 ☒ m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☐ ☐ each inmate being fed. 1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE In-person visitation with glass barrier is accessible in each housing area. In-person ☒ Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☐ ☐ visitation is augmented with onsite and remote facilities for in-person visiting. video visitation. 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety ☒ equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☐ ☐ breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc. 1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable ☒ janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of ☐ ☐ cleaning implements and supplies must be provided within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, ☒ Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in ☐ ☐ the security area. 1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and ☒ personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☐ ☐ supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- actuated audio monitoring system 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, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for ☒ washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☐ ☐ either in the facility or in the community, if access is permitted for same. 1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐ in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐ Regulations. 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for confidential interviews in every ☒ facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐ room shall be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to ☒ both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (1829 mm). 1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS ☒ 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☒ the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS ☒ 1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold ☒ or tempered water. ☐ ☐ 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 SHOWERS Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐ and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.5 BEDS Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐ a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 ☒ mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐ Except in minimum security areas, beds must be ☒ securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 LIGHTING Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐ with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant ☒ controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☐ ☐ Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give ☒ good visibility for purposes of supervision ☐ ☐ In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐ security, light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.7 WINDOWS In housing areas of higher than minimum security, exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates for escape must be designed and constructed so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension. 1231.3.8 CELL PADDING ☒ In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☐ ☐ padded. In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor, doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐ height of 8 feet (2438 mm). All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☒ Marshal. ☐ ☐ All padding must be: 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☒ tearing or ripping; and ☐ ☐ 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to ☒ tearing or ripping. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.9 MIRRORS A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐ must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 1231.3.10 SEATING ☒ In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☐ ☐ seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of ☒ ☐ bench is seating for one person. ☐ 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat ☒ for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table and a seat. 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER ☒ A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐ security perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☐ ☐ Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum security. 13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 3280 Monterey County Jail PHY 23-24 Targeted Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 3280 FACILITY: Monterey County Jail TYPE: II RC: 1197 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: November 14, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Booking B-1 Holding 1991 1 (15) (15) 18.3 X 8.5 X 9.0 1 1 1 27’ bench B-2 Holding 1991 1 (14) (14) 16.7 X 8.4 X 9.0 1 1 1 23’ bench B-3 Holding 1991 1 (15) (15) 8.3 X 19.7 X 9.0 1 1 1 28’ bench B-4 Holding 1991 1 (12) (12) 15.2 X 8.3 X 9.0 1 1 1 22’ bench B-5 & B-6 Holding 1991 2 (4) (8) 6.6 X 8.1 X 9.0 1 1 1 B-7 & B-8 Holding 1991 2 (4) (8) 6.6 X 8.1 X 9.0 1 1 1 B-9 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 6.6 X 8.1 X 9.0 1 1 1 B-10 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 6.6 X 8.1 X 9.0 1 1 1 6’ bench B-11 Holding 1991 1 (4) (4) 6.4 X 8.0 X 9.0 1 1 1 6’ bench Observation Detox 1991 1 (8) (8) 21.3 X 7.9 X 9.0 1 1 1 1 Observation Detox 1991 1 (8) (8) 21.3 X 7.9 X 9.0 1 1 1 2 Observation Detox 1991 1 (1) (1) 5.9 x 7.8 x 8.9 1 1 1 3 Observation Detox 1991 1 (1) (1) 5.9 x 7.8 x 8.9 1 1 1 4 Men’s Single 1991 6 1 1 6 Irregular shapes 1 1 1 1 Holding Safety 3 Safety 1991 1 (1) (1) 5.9 x 7.8 x 8.9 1 Safety 4 Safety 1991 1 (1) (1) 5.9 x 7.8 x 8.9 1 Court Holding Cells 1 & 2 Holding 1980 2 (3) (6) 6.0 X 9.0 X 8.0 1 1 1 5’ 6” bench in each; capacity limited by bench space. 3 Holding 1980 1 (9) (9) 8.0 X 14.0 X 8.0 1 1 1 14’ bench; capacity limited by bench space. *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. 3280 Monterey County Jail LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 4 Holding 1980 1 (16) (16) 13.0 X 15.0 X 8.0 1 1 1 34’ 6” bench; maximum capacity based on one toilet. Housing – Minimum space is not being met in housing areas A through J. Cells 103, 106, 107, 110, 203, 206, 207, and 210 in units D, G, H, I, and J are doubled. One shower is available in the dayroom of each single-cell module. Pod A Single 1976 15 1 1 15 See Above Note 1 1 1 Pod B Single 1976 15 1 1 15 1 1 1 Pod C Single 1976 15 1+ 1+ 19 1 1 1 Pod D Single 1976 15 1 1 15 1 1 1 Note: Eight cells double-bunked; a total of 23 beds in this housing unit. In August 2008, four bunks were added to cells in Pod C. Pod E Dorm 1976 1 34 28 28 37’10” x 13’ x 9’ 2 2 2 Pod F Dorm 1976 1 42 30 30 37’10” x 13’ x 9’ 4 4 2 Pod G Single 1976 15 1 1 15 Irregular 1 1 1 Note: Eight cells double-bunked; a total of 23 beds in this housing unit. Pod H Single 1976 15 1 1 15 Irregular 1 1 1 Note: Eight cells double-bunked; a total of 23 beds in this housing unit Pod I Single 1976 15 1 1 15 Irregular 1 1 1 Note: Eight cells double-bunked; a total of 23 beds in this housing unit Pod J Single 1976 15 1 1 15 Irregular 1 1 1 Note: Eight cells double-bunked; a total of 23 beds in this housing unit Pod K Dorm 1980 4 30 16 64 57’ x 32,2” x 10’ 2 2 2 1 Rotunda Dorm 1980 5 4 5 1 6 Housing Block K Double 2017 36 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 Block L Double 2017 36 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 Block M Double 2017 36 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 Block N Double 2017 36 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 A & B Dorm 1991 2 60 120 120 Irregular 6 6 1 3 C Dorm 1991 1 60 60 60 Irregular 6 6 1 3 D Dorm 1991 1 60 60 60 Irregular 6 6 1 3 E Dorm 1994 1 36 24 24 Irregular 3 3 2 Housing Pod Q Dorm 1980 1 29 15 15 35’5” x 37’6” x 20’ 3 3 2 Note: Inmate Workers; 1,239 square feet. Pod R Single 1976 15 1+ 1+ 19 11’8” x 7’6” x 8’ 1 1 1 Pod S Single 1976 15 1+ 1+ 19 11’8” x 7’6” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Minimum space exceeded in modules R and S. One shower available in dayrooms of R and S. During the 2006-2008 inspection cycle, four bunks were added to cells in pods R and S. Each of those cells provide at least 70 square feet. Pod T Dorm 1980 1 48 24 24 39’10” x 32’7” x 2 4 2 2 20’ *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. 3280 Monterey County Jail LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Pod U Dorm 1980 1 48 24 24 39’10” x 32’7” x 2 4 2 2 20’ Note: (1-24-25) Rated capacity for Pods T and U limited by number of toilet fixtures available. Housing Block V Double 2017 32 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 W117 Sobering 1976 1 (3) (3) Irregular 1 1 1 W121-123 Single 1976 2 1 1 2 Irregular 1 1 1 W-118-120 Single 1976 2 1 1 2 Irregular 1 1 1 W114 Safety 1976 1 1 (1) (1) Irregular Housing Block X Double 2017 32 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 Block Y Double 2017 32 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 Block Z Double 2017 32 2 2 72 Irregular 1 1 1 Infirmary Infirmary Single 1991 4 1 (1) (4) Approx. 117 sq ft 1 1 1 ea Medical *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. 3280 Monterey County Jail LASE 23-24 - 3 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01)