BSCC
Nevada Wayne Brown DF (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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October 2, 2024
Shannan Moon, Sheriff-Coroner
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, CA 95959
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, NEVADA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Moon:
A Targeted Inspection of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-
inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, and the following facility was
inspected on Wednesday September 4, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Wayne Brown Correctional Facility 3455 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.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4323 if you have any
questions.
Shannan Moon
Sheriff-Coroner
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Sincerely,
MATTHEW SCHULER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Nevada County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Nevada County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Nevada County*
County Administrator, Nevada County*
Robert Vaughn, Compliance Officer, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3455 Nevada Wayne Brown DF II Targeted LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3455
FACILITY NAME: NEVADA COUNTY WAYNE BROWN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TYPE: II
FACILITY
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: DEPUTY ROBERT VAUGHN
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: 09/04/2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Nevada County Custody Manual Section 504
– Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Policy states “Safety checks shall be done by
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ personal observation of the correctional
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- officer and shall be sufficient to determine
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least whether the incarcerated person is
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held experiencing any stress or trauma.”
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse NCCM 504 – Safety Checks
between safety checks.
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Safety checks shall be
conducted at least once every 60 minutes and
more frequently if necessary.”
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety NCCM 504 – Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as NCCM 519 – Safety and Sobering Cells
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations. Policy states “A safety check consisting of
direct visual observation that is sufficient to
☒ ☐ ☐
assess the inmate's incarcerated person's
well-being and behavior shall occur twice
every 30 minutes (15 CCR 1055) with no
more than a 15-minute lapse between safety
checks.”
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied NCCM 504 – Safety Checks
intervals.
Policy states “Safety checks shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
conducted on an irregular schedule
(staggered) so that incarcerated persons
cannot predict when the checks will occur.”
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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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the NCCM 504 – Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “The actual time when each
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety safety check occurred.”
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check NCCM 504 – Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “The location where each safety
check occurred, such as a cell, module, or
dormitory number.”
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff NCCM 504 – Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s).
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Initials or member identification
number of staff who completed the safety
check.”
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are NCCM 504 – Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely safety checks from January 2024 through
completion of, safety checks. August 2024. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING NCCM 402 – Fire Safety
NCCM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Planning
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 NCCM 402 – Fire Safety
fire department to be included as part of the policy and NCCM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Planning
Regulations Section 1029);
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy states “the Jail Commander shall, in
cooperation with the local fire department or
other qualified entity, develop a plan for
responding to a fire.”
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff NCCM 402 – Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record; NCCM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the fire prevention logs
for the two-year required retention period and
the documentation appeared to be compliant
with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and NCCM 402 – Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires NCCM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ Planning
Last Inspection date: 04/06/2023
(d) an evacuation plan; and, NCCM 402 – Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐ NCCM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated NCCM 402 – Fire Safety
people in the case of fire. NCCM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-
Planning
NCCM 402.8 – Emergency Housing of
Incarcerated Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy states “The Jail Commander or the
authorized designee shall develop a plan for
the emergency housing of incarcerated
persons in the event of a fire.”
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY NCCM 515 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths
NCCM 723 – Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Review
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting requirements of Government Code section Policy states “Submit a copy of the in-custody
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of death report required to be submitted to DOJ,
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC per Government Code Section 12525 to the
within 10 days of an in-custody death. BSCC within 10 days of the death.”
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the NCCM 515 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and NCCM 723 – Inmate Death – Clinical Care
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Conduct an initial review and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or complete a written report of the death within
designee, the health administrator, the responsible 30 days of the death (Initial Death Review
physician and other health care, and supervision staff Report).”
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the NCCM 515 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to NCCM 723 – Inmate Death – Clinical Care
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ Review
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the NCCM 515 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the NCCM 723 – Inmate Death – Clinical Care
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of Policy states “Submit a copy of the Initial
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. Death Review Report to the BSCC within 60
days of the death.”
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The initial review report shall contain the following NCCM 515 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths
information: NCCM 723 – Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(1) Demographic information Review
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth It is the policy of Nevada County Sheriff’s
(C) Date of death Department to follow state and local
(D) Time of death guidelines regarding notifications and
(E) Gender reporting in-custody deaths.
(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 NCCM 515 – Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may NCCM 723 – Inmate Death – Clinical Care
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding Review
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made Minors not held or detained in this facility.
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and
requirements set forth in these regulations.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL NCCM 519 – Safety and Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Policy states “It is used as an initial sobering
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of place for arrestees or incarcerated persons
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety who are a threat to their own safety or the
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. 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.”
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of sobering
cell placements from January 2024 through
August 2024. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as NCCM 519 – Safety and Sobering Cells
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. Policy states “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 NCCM 519 – Safety and Sobering Cells
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent Policy states “Qualified health care
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these professionals shall assess the medical
regulations. condition of the incarcerated person in the
sobering cell at least every four (4) hours.”
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must NCCM 519 – Safety and Sobering Cells
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Policy states “A medical assessment of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person in the safety cell shall
occur as soon as possible, but not more than
12 hours from the time of placement.”
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in NCCM 519 – Safety and Sobering Cells
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. Policy states “A safety check consisting of
direct visual observation that is sufficient to
☒ ☐ ☐ assess the incarcerated person's well-being
and behavior shall occur at least twice every
30 minutes on an irregular schedule. Each
visual observation of the inmate by staff shall
be documented.”
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy states “This policy shall apply to the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement use of specific types of restraints, such as
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint four/five-point restraints, restraint chairs,
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which ambulatory restraints, and similar restraint
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated systems, as well as all other restraints,
☒ ☐ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this including handcuffs, waist chains, and leg
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, irons when such restraints are used to restrain
or other restraint devices when used to restrain any incarcerated person for prolonged
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility periods.”
manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
Policy states “This policy shall apply to the
use of specific types of restraints, such as
four/five-point restraints, restraint chairs,
☒ ☐ ☐ ambulatory restraints, and similar restraint
systems, as well as all other restraints,
including handcuffs, waist chains, and leg
irons when such restraints are used to restrain
any incarcerated person for prolonged
periods.”
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Policy states “CPR equipment, such as barrier
☒ ☐ ☐
equipment; masks, shall be provided by the facility and
located in proximity to the location where
incarcerated persons in restraints are held.”
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
Policy states “Restraints may also be applied
☒ ☐ ☐ according to inmate classification, such as
maximum security, to control the behavior of
a high-risk inmate while he/she is being
moved outside the cell or housing unit.”
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
Policy states “Incarcerated persons who are
confined in restraints shall be given food and
fluids. Provisions shall be made to
☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate any toileting needs at least
once every two hours. Food shall be provided
during normal meal periods. Hydration (water
or juices) will be provided no less than once
every two hours or when requested by the
incarcerated person.”
(5) exercising of extremities. NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
Policy states “Incarcerated persons placed in
restraints for longer than two hours should
receive a range-of motion procedure that will
☒ ☐ ☐
allow for the movement of the extremities.
Range-of-motion exercise will consist of
alternate movement of the extremities (i.e.,
right arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10
minutes every two hour.”
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Policy states “Restraints shall never be used
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ for retaliation or as punishment. Restraints
shall not be utilized any longer than is
reasonably necessary to control the
incarcerated person.”
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Policy states “Restraint devices, such as
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. restraint chairs, should only be used on an
incarcerated person when it reasonably
☒ ☐ ☐ appears necessary to overcome resistance,
prevent escape, to bring an incident under
control or for forced blood draws, 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 NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are Policy states “Restraints are to be applied
deemed ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐ only when less restrictive methods, including
verbal de-escalation techniques, have been
attempted and are deemed ineffective in
controlling the dangerous behavior.”
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or Policy states “Supervisors shall proactively
responsible health care staff; continued retention oversee the use of restraints on any
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. Whenever feasible, the
use of restraints, other than routine use during
transfer, shall require the approval of the
Sergeant or Officer in Charge prior to
application.”
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Continuous direct visual
observation shall be maintained until a
medical opinion can be obtained.”
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
placement. Policy states “Within one hour of placement in
☒ ☐ ☐
restraints, a qualified health care professional
shall document an opinion regarding the
placement and retention of the restraints.”
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
four hours of placement.
Policy states “As soon as practicable, but
within four hours of placement in restraints,
☒ ☐ ☐
the incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed to determine whether the person
has a serious medical condition that is being
masked by the aggressive behavior.”
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Policy states “Staff members shall conduct
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated continuous direct face-to-face observation at
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ least twice every 30 minutes on an irregular
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons schedule to check the incarcerated person's
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area physical well-being and behavior.”
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Policy states “As soon as practicable, but
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the within eight hours of placement in restraints,
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further ☒ ☐ ☐ the incarcerated person must be evaluated by
evaluation. a mental health professional to assess
whether the incarcerated person needs
immediate and/or long-term mental health
treatment.”
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. Policy states “Where applicable, the Jail
☒ ☐ ☐
Commander shall use the restraint device
manufacturer's recommended maximum time
limits for placement.”
(11) All events and information related to the NCCM 512 – Use of Restraints
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The restraint placements from January 2024
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for through August 2024. The documentation
placement; person authorizing placement; names of appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME NCCM 1004 – Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Policy states “The Jail Commander or the
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum authorized designee shall be responsible for
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of ensuring there is sufficient secure space
seven days to include: allocated for physical exercise and out of cell
time, and that a schedule is developed to
ensure accessibility to both activities for all
incarcerated persons. At least three hours per
☒ ☐ ☐ week of exercise opportunities shall be
provided and at least seven hours of out of
cell time distributed over a period of seven
days for recreation.”
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
exercise and recreation logs from January
2024 through August 2024. The
documentation appears to be compliant with
this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and NCCM 1004 – Exercise and Out of Cell Time
Policy states “At least three hours per week of
☒ ☐ ☐ exercise opportunities shall be provided and
at least seven hours of out of cell time
distributed over a period of seven days for
recreation.”
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. NCCM 1004 – Exercise and Out of Cell Time
Policy states “At least three hours per week of
☒ ☐ ☐ exercise opportunities shall be provided and
at least seven hours of out of cell time
distributed over a period of seven days for
recreation.”
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary NCCM 1004 – Exercise and Out of Cell Time
procedures to ensure safety and security.
Policy states “Staff shall be responsible for
inspecting exercise equipment to ensure it
appears safe for use. Broken equipment or
☒ ☐ ☐ equipment that is in an unsafe condition shall
not be used. Incarcerated persons will not be
permitted to use equipment without
supervision. All equipment shall be accounted
for before incarcerated persons are returned
to their housing unit.”
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Corrections Standards Authority
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 3455
FACILITY NAME: Wayne Brown Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: Type II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88: 1/91: OTHER:
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FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: September 4, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐
Provides clear visual supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
Telephone accessible
☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐
individual compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-
rooms ☐ ☐ ☒
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours ☐ ☐ ☒
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and
☐ ☐ ☒
has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates
by staff ☐ ☐ ☒
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4)
☒ ☐ ☐
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐
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Contain washbasin
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
provide support
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
☒ ☐ ☐
Padding on the floor
☒ ☐ ☐
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
☒ ☐ ☐
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5)
☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside
☒ ☐ ☐
the cell
Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐
Equipped with variable intensity, security light,
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
☒ ☐ ☐
at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more
than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches
☒ ☐ ☐
above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
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Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986
☒ ☐ ☐
standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
☐ ☐ ☒
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒
No smaller than 100 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant ☐ ☐ ☒
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items ☐ ☐ ☒
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
☐ ☐ ☒
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
☐ ☐ ☒
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons ☐ ☐ ☒
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
☐ ☐ ☒
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items ☐ ☐ ☒
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
☒ ☐ ☐
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) ☒ ☐ ☐
Dormitories (2.8)
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
☒ ☐ ☐
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
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
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Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items ☒ ☐ ☐
Dayrooms (2.9)
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in ☒ ☐ ☐
front of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities
Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16 ☒ ☐ ☐
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐
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)
☒ ☐ ☐
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
A comfortable living environment is maintained ☒ ☐ ☐
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) Pod A 1,554 sq. feet.
Pod B 1,106.71 sq. feet
☒ ☐ ☐
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
☒ ☐ ☐
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
☒ ☐ ☐
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining ☒ ☐ ☐
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Visiting (2.18)
☒ ☐ ☐
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates ☒ ☐ ☐
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
☒ ☐ ☐
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
☒ ☐ ☐
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, ☒ ☐ ☐
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV
(2.22)
☒ ☐ ☐
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
☒ ☐ ☐
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain ☒ ☐ ☐
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15) ☒ ☐ ☐
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
☒ ☐ ☐
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities ☒ ☐ ☐
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3455
FACILITY: Wayne Brown Correctional Facility TYPE: II RC: 284
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: September 4, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
# RC T U W F S
Location Type Standards Cells Beds RC (L x W x H)
BOOKING – one shower available in each of the change-out rooms (2)
H1 Holding 1988 1 - (2) (2) 7.4’ x 7.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 36” bench; seating limits capacity
H3 – H5 Holding 1988 3 - (2) (6) 6.4’ x 7.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 36” bench; seating limits capacity
H6 Holding 1988 1 - (4) (4) 11.4’ x 7.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 88” bench; seating limits capacity
H2 Sobering 1988 1 - (3) (3) 7.4’ x 9.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Used as female sobering cell
H8 Sobering 1988 1 - (6) (6) 18.0’ x 6.8’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Used as male sobering cell
H7 Safety 1988 1 - (1) (1) 7.0’ x 7.4’ 1 - - - -
101/T4 Holding 1988 1 - (11) (11) 16.8’ x 7.4’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 20.6’ bench; used as transportation holding room; off the transportation corridor. 2014-2016: Used for contact visits.
HOUSING – POD A Consists of two separate housing units/sections; pod has an outdoor exercise area and
multipurpose room.
Section A Single/ 1988 35 * * 62 2200 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 5
Double (1999 standards)
Notes: Section A has 18 cells on mezzanine (A201-A218) and 17 on the lower level (A101-A113, A115-A118). 26 of the
cells are rated for double-occupancy and 9 for single-occupancy. There are 3 showers on the mezzanine and 2 on the lower
level. Portable tables and chairs in dayroom.
Section B Double 1988 16 2 2 32 1125 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 2
(1999 standards)
Notes: Section B has 8 cells on the mezzanine (B201-B208) and 8 on the lower level (B101-B108). All 16 cells are rated for
double-occupancy. There are two showers in the unit, one on each level. Portable tables and chairs in dayroom.
HOUSING – POD B Consists of five separate housing units/sections; pod has an outdoor exercise area and
multipurpose room.
Section C Double 1988 16 2 2 32 1175 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 *
(1999 standards)
Notes: Section C has 8 cells on the mezzanine (C201-C208) and 8 on the lower level (C101-C108). All 16 cells are rated
for double-occupancy. There are two showers in the unit, one on each level. Five stainless steel tables in dayroom for a
combined seating of 30 (6 each).
Section D Single 1988 9 1 1 9 370 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 *
(1999 standards)
Notes: Four cells on lower level (D101-D104) and five on mezzanine (D101-D105). All cells single-occupancy. One shower
in unit on lower level. Dayroom irregularly shaped, 370 square feet. 2010-2012 Inspection: Nine single cells rated for
general population; previous to this cycle, these cells were used for disciplinary isolation.
Section E Single/ 1988 9 * * 13 460 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 *
Double (1999 standards)
Notes: Four cells on lower level (E102-E105) and five cells on mezzanine (E210-E205). Four cells are rated for double-
occupancy and five for single-occupancy. Dayroom irregularly shaped. Used for Administrative Segregation. Two stainless
steel tables with combined seating for ten (4 + 6). One shower in unit.
Section F Double 1988 4 2 2 8 500 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 *
(1999 standards)
*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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
# RC T U W F S
Location Type Standards Cells Beds RC (L x W x H)
Notes: Single level housing area. All four rooms are rated for double-occupancy. Two stainless steel tables with combined
seating for eight (4 each). One shower in unit.
Section G Double 1988 4 2 2 8 500 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 *
(1999 standards)
Notes: Single level housing area. Three rooms are rated for double-occupancy. One room is rated for single-occupancy.
Two stainless steel tables with combined seating for eight (4 each). One shower in unit.
MEDICAL – Three rooms are negative pressure rooms; shower and bath off dayroom; 1 table with seating for 6;
dayroom is 13’ x 29.4’ for a total of 381 square feet.
101-105 Single 1988 4 1 (1) (4) 8.0’ x 12.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
103 Single 1988 1 1 (1) (1) 12.0’ x 9.6’ 1 - 1 1 -
N-HOUSING – Minimum Security Unit consists of one central dayroom. There are pool tables, ping pong tables, and
vending machines in dayroom; separate laundry facility for this unit off of the dayroom. Two exercise areas for this
housing area – one contains a universal weight machine and free weights. No fountains in dayrooms or exercise
yard. Doors unlocked to dorms for access to restrooms and fountains. Unit is co-ed. 2008-2010: Additional beds
added within regulation.
101 & 103 Dorm 1988 2 20 20 40 25.3’ x 35.6’ 2 - 2 1 2
102 & 104 Dorm 1988 2 10 10 20 16.8’ x 25.4’ 1 - 1 1 1
201 & 203 Dorm 1988 2 20 20 40 25.3’ x 35.6’ 2 - 2 1 2
202 & 204 Dorm 1988 2 10 10 20 16.8’ x 25.4’ 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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